West Main Historic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Main Historic District
Popular places to visit
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 top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a pleasant night at the opera or attend a concert, live dance or stage production at this glass-fronted venue in downtown Louisville.
Louisville Science Center
Science is all around us, inescapable. Understand important elements of our world with a visit to this science center for all ages.
Activities
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best West Main Historic District Hotel Deals
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
We love staying at the Galt house for the views, large rooms, and close proximity to events down town. However, I have felt for a while now that the staff could use some retraining. No one ever seems particularly friendly. We like to stay in the main tower, I always specify this when booking, and ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Eric was a great help! Eric helped me to exact room I was wanting to have. High floor room with a river! It was absolutely perfect! Thank you again Eric!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
The staff was kind and helpful with all my DoorDash and uber orders! Hotel was clean. The rooms were smaller than at most Embassy Suites we have stayed at. The pillows were horrible and the beds were not the best!! Step up the sleep game please!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Front desk staff were very helpful when we had lost all our luggage and showed up for check in after midnight. They found basic toiletries and brought them to our room. It was very considerate.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
Clean, great location and amazing customer service
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Louisville
Great service overall
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
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 Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.
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.
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 Thomas Edison House.
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.
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.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
