Portland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

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 great live music 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 great live music 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

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

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

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
Our pick of the best Portland Hotel Deals

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Excellant
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Good
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Omni Louisville Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Yes
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Rooms spacious & clean
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
I have stayed before with very pleasant stays. This time they were short staffed making this last stay not as pleasurable. Hopefully they can manage to get more staffing. Breakfast was good, parking we used valet.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Portland

West Main Historic District
A noteworthy feature of West Main Historic District is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Frazier International History Museum and Louisville Slugger Museum.

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.

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

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 Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field.

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.

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.
