East Market District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention centre in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
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.
University of Louisville
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Louisville during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
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.
Activities
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Our pick of the best East Market District Hotel Deals
Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu
Our floor was a bit sticky (tile). Other than that, it was a nice hotel in a good location. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Genevieve part of JdV by Hyatt
We stayed in 4 hotels during a cross country trip and this was by far the best. I'm an interior designer and the decor made me silly happy. Every detail was well thought and executed and there were such cute amazing little surprises in every corner. The staff was friendly and accommodating and I ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
The Duke Hotel
Was given incorrect login to room and hotel stay. Host contacted me over 9 hours later, I was force to get a different hotel due to no access into my booked stay .
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
AC Hotel Louisville Downtown
Stellar Suites
Spacious, modern, in a hip location, very walkable. Seamless check in and check out
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
No way is this a 4 star hotel.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 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.
