West Main Historic District
Louisville





Visit West Main Historic District
Popular places to visit

KFC Yum Center
Catch an event at KFC Yum Center during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.

Louisville Slugger Museum
Baseball is part of the American fabric. See where one important tool for this sport is produced in the factory that makes ball games possible.

Whiskey Row
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Fourth Street Live!
You can do some window-shopping at Fourth Street Live! during your visit to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

Muhammad Ali Center
One of the world’s greatest boxers continues providing inspiration beyond the world of sport. Understand this superstar by visiting this center honoring him.

Belle of Louisville
For a nostalgic trip, cruise down a mighty river on this authentic steamboat that has carried tourists, tradesmen and cattle for over a century.
Things to do

Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit

Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District

Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in West Main Historic District

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Location is great, staff nice, big hotel with a lot of activity which is what I was wanting
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Omni Louisville Hotel
All good
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
Room very ckean
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Staff Nice, Room Clean and Beautiful
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

21c Museum Hotel Louisville
Room was clean. The staff is helpful, nice, welcoming. Loved the art. Room is large. Great area.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Towneplace Suites By Marriott Louisville Downtown
Room was clean and room provided everything you need. Front desk was super friendly. Loved the hotel.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around West Main Historic District

Downtown Louisville
Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like KFC Yum Center and Whiskey Row.

Phoenix Hill
While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, KFC Yum Center and Nulu Market Place are some notable places to visit nearby.

East Market District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Market District and surrounding area, you can visit KFC Yum Center and Nulu Market Place.

Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Ohio River Valley while in the area.

Smoketown Jackson
Though Smoketown Jackson may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like KFC Yum Center and Louisville Palace.

Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but KFC Yum Center and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
