Hawthorne
Louisville
Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
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.
Louisville Zoo
A zoo visit promotes respect for animals and their well-being. Share a day with family at this city zoo with its abundance of species and activity areas.
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.
Things to do
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in Hawthorne
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The room and everything was great
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Everyone at the Omni Louisville was FANTASTIC! They decorated our room prior to arrival to help us celebrate our anniversary and make our stay even more memorable!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Somewhat better
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
One of the best hotels ive ever stayed at. I will Definitely be back
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
Unfortunately, the hotel is located directly across from a nightclub, and the excessive noise from the loud music made it very difficult to get any rest.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hawthorne
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
St. Matthews
St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.
Cherokee Triangle
While there might not be top attractions in Cherokee Triangle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
Tyler Park
While Tyler Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
Irish Hill
While Irish Hill isn't home to many top sights, Headliners Music Hall and Mellwood Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Highlands
While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
