Russell, KY
Louisville
Popular places to visit
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.
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention center in Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art scene.
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.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
Whiskey Row
Find out about the history of Louisville when you spend time at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
University of Louisville
Explore the campus of University of Louisville, during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.
Things to do
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Russell Hotel Deals
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Clean, comfortable room. Sam, the bartender at Swizzle, is excellent. However, the hotel needs much better signage to the garage.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
All good
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Decent not super clean but better than a lot of places
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Todo estuvo perfecto estamos muy contentos
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Very clean room
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
The lady at check in was so nice. Our room was amazing.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Russell
West Main Historic District
Boasting the largest collection of cast iron façades outside New York's SoHo district, this historic area features "Museum Row" with attractions like the Louisville Slugger Museum and Muhammad Ali Center.
Downtown Louisville
Explore "Museum Row" in the West Main District, catch a game at Louisville Slugger Field, or stroll across the pedestrian-only Big Four Bridge. Enjoy diverse attractions, restaurants, and the Louie Link skywalk.
Old Louisville
Boasting Victorian architecture and the highest concentration of stained glass windows in residential homes, Old Louisville offers a walkable neighborhood with pedestrian-only streets, diverse dining options, and attractions like Central Park and the Conrad-Caldwell House.
Smoketown Jackson
While there might not be top attractions in Smoketown Jackson, you can explore the larger area and discover places like KFC Yum Center and Louisville Palace.
Phoenix Hill
While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, KFC Yum Center and Nulu Market Place are some notable places to visit nearby.
East Market District
While there might not be top attractions in East Market District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nulu Market Place and Thomas Edison House.
