East Market District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
Louisville Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.
Activities
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
The Best of Old Louisville: 60-Minute PRIVATE Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best East Market District Hotel Deals
Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu
great stay, nice rooms, great pillows, good location.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hotel Genevieve part of JdV by Hyatt
Only complaint is there is not enough light in the room
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
AC Hotel Louisville Downtown
I was 2 nights, everything was so smooth and easy, really good experience.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Stellar Suites
The Duke Hotel
Very nice setting. Rooms were awesome. Very clean. Late evenings can be louder than normal due to being on Market Street. Great shops within walking distance. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Clean room, comfortable, bar area was very nice, and kids loved the pool area.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around East Market District
Phoenix Hill
While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field are some notable places to visit nearby.
Butchertown
While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Lynn Family Stadium and Mellwood Art Center.
Downtown Louisville
Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.
Smoketown Jackson
Though Smoketown Jackson may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Louisville Palace and Nulu Market Place.
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.
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.
