Louisville Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county seat of Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States
About Louisville
A major city on the Ohio River in North Central Kentucky across from Southern Indiana, Louisville exists at the confluence of Southern and Midwestern attitudes and cultures. Known historically as the "Gateway to the South", Louisville has long been a transportation center for the region. It is the largest city in Kentucky, with about one and a half million people living in the metro area. The city was named after the French King Louis XVI. There are many correct pronunciations of "Louisville," fromLOOey-viltoLOOuh-vuhltoLU-vul, but pronouncing it like "Lewisville" is generally considered incorrect, and will definitely mark you as an out-of-towner. Other local nicknames include "River City" and "Derby City", in addition to the myriad of ways the name can be pronounced, depending on your acc
Top Attractions in Louisville
Explore the best things to see and do in Louisville:
- ★American Printing House for the Blind
- ★Bellarmine Knights
- ★Belle of Louisville river cruises
- ★Bourbon and Beyond
- ★Bulldog Cafe
- ★Cherokee Triangle Art Fair
- ★Churchill Downs
- ★Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
Where to Eat in Louisville
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴80/20 @ Kaelin's
- 🍴Addis Grill
- 🍴Bandido Taqueria Mexicana
- 🍴Barry's Cheesesteaks & More
- 🍴Bistro Le Relais
- 🍴Burger Boy
Where to Stay in Louisville
- 🏨21c Museum Hotel Louisville
- 🏨Courtyard Louisville Airport
- 🏨Four Points Louisville
- 🏨Galt House Hotel & Suites
- 🏨Hyatt Place Louisville/East
- 🏨Hyatt Regency Louisville
Louisville Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including: