Where to stay
Hotels in Louisville
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Cozy Home near Downtown - Close to Nulu - Sleeps 6
East Chestnut Street 818 | Louisville, KY 40204, US
Urban Oasis Haven in St Catherine
East Saint Catherine Street 337 | Louisville, KY 40203, US
Classic Louisville Home with Contemporary Upgrades
East Saint Catherine Street 919 | Louisville, KY 40204, US
Spacious 5-Bedroom Retreat for 12 in Serene Neighborhood Near Louisville's Best Attractions
Meadowcreek Drive | Louisville, KY 40218, US
Historic 3-BR Downtown Bourbon Getaway
117 West Breckinridge Street | Louisville, KY 40203, US
3BR 2BA Derby Home Walk to Churchill Free Parking
701 Burton Avenue | Louisville, KY 40208, US
Charming 4-Bed Home with Modern Touches & Porch
3011 Cleveland Boulevard | Louisville, KY 40206, US
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At a glance
Climate
Temperate
Languages
English
Local currency
USD
(USD)
Local time
(GMT-4)
Ideal trip length
3–5 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
NuLu
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
15-20% expected
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
75 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Hot Brown
Derby Pie
Bourbon Balls
Fried Chicken
When to visit Louisville
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: April
Busiest: Apr-May
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Jan30
Cold, often snow
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Feb35
Cold, some snow
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Mar55
Cool, warming up
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Apr90
Pleasant, Derby month
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May85
Warm, pleasant
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Jun70
Hot, humid
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Jul65
Hot, humid
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Aug65
Hot, humid
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Sept80
Warm, pleasant
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Oct85
Cool, fall foliage
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Nov60
Cool, crisp
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Dec40
Cold, holiday lights
Things to do in Louisville
6 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the afternoon
2 places
Urban Bourbon Trail
Downtown/NuLu 4 hrs
Sample Kentucky's signature spirit at various downtown distilleries and bars.
Churchill Downs Racetrack
Churchill Downs 2 hrs
Visit the historic home of the Kentucky Derby, even outside race season.
Any time of day
4 places
Kentucky Derby Museum
Churchill Downs 2.5 hrs
Explore the history and tradition of the iconic Kentucky Derby.
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Downtown 2 hrs
Witness the creation of baseball's legendary bats and explore its history.
Muhammad Ali Center
Downtown 2.5 hrs
Discover the inspiring life and legacy of boxing legend Muhammad Ali.
Waterfront Park
Downtown 1.5 hrs
Enjoy scenic views and recreational activities along the Ohio River.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Louisville
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Unstructured tour
Private Party Bus in Louisville
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Louisville Highlands Tastes & Tales Walking Food & History Tour
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3-Hour Private Food & History Guided Walking Tour in Louisville
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Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours
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The Supernatural Paranormal Buff Walking Tour
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Prohibition Ghosts Cocktails and Bites Walking Tour in Louisville
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Bourbon & Bites Food Tour in Louisville's NuLu District
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Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghosts of Derby City
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Louisville
Straight-line distance from the centre of Louisville.
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