Title: Visit California: 2026 California, Louisville Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in California](https://expedia.com/California-Louisville-Hotels.0-n553248635976386133-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Louisville](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Louisville.d603002.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Louisville](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Louisville.d603002.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in California](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-California.d553248635976386133.Car-Rental-Guide)[California Vacations](https://expedia.com/California.d553248635976386133.Destination-Travel-Guides) # California, KY ## Louisville ![Whiteside Bakery built in 1908, later incorporated into the General Baking Co produced Bond Bread, a favorite of Hopalong Cassidy.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3108/ad01bbe6-fe45-4dc7-ae91-108548fab751.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whiteside Bakery built in 1908, later incorporated into the General Baking Co produced Bond Bread, a favorite of Hopalong Cassidy.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3108/ad01bbe6-fe45-4dc7-ae91-108548fab751.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit California Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Louisville Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Louisville.dx603002) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Ky Derby festival balloon glow.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3108/631c1cae-190e-4c2d-8285-c74cd4673a26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kentucky Exposition Center 4.5/5(628 reviews) Learn about the events happening at Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art scene. [](https://expedia.com/Kentucky-Exposition-Center-Fairgrounds.d6062673.Vacation-Attraction) ![Churchill Downs showing horseriding and land animals as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062639/76f7056c-4ed0-47bf-b122-29ce15d34894.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Churchill Downs 4.5/5(551 reviews) Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby. [](https://expedia.com/Churchill-Downs-South-Louisville.d6062639.Vacation-Attraction) ![Panorama Ohio River waterway riverboats and bridges leading to heart of downtown Louisville KY](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140365/7abc2e76-97fc-4220-85b3-22fc7e888802.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### KFC Yum Center 4.5/5(423 reviews) Catch an event at KFC Yum Center during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area. [](https://expedia.com/KFC-Yum-Center-Downtown-Louisville.d6140365.Vacation-Attraction) ![Louisville Slugger Museum showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062643/cda9eeeb-8ec5-448c-8a77-ca9140c3b310.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Louisville Slugger Museum 4.5/5(606 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Louisville-Slugger-Museum-Downtown-Louisville.d6062643.Vacation-Attraction) ![Louisville Zoo featuring bird life and zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062685/bc12bf14-754f-4860-9a11-900defed9726.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Louisville Zoo 4.5/5(136 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Louisville-Zoo-Poplar-Level.d6062685.Vacation-Attraction) ![A fun place to go for night life.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3108/f9d13e4a-b270-4f0e-b531-47af10c5ff1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fourth Street Live! 4.5/5(839 reviews) You can do some window-shopping at Fourth Street Live! during your stay in Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene. [](https://expedia.com/Fourth-Street-Live-Downtown-Louisville.d6127372.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Kentucky Derby Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1127882/33cbed9e-b4e9-4812-9584-4ee813698d13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit $22 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kentucky-derby-museum-general-admission-and-guided-track-visit.a1127882.activity-details) ![Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47596422/298b8ba7-4b43-4f0d-bf5e-0369bb7a294d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours $32 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lace.a47596422.activity-details) ![Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50585486/bc7da054-f90c-499a-9e2a-f4c01e33d44c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit $22 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kentucky-derby-museum-admission-with-guided-track-visit.a50585486.activity-details) ![Louisville: NuLu District Food and History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48415447/1315a7ca-8f58-4cb5-aaaf-a15d66b1f555.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District $129 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/louisville-3-hour-food-and-history-tour-of-nulu-district.a48415447.activity-details) ![Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3295239/87366872-a20e-4f01-b708-3272095269ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby $28 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/old-louisville-ghost-tour-as-recommended-by-the-new-york-times-4th-and-ormsby.a3295239.activity-details) ![Bourbon Bottle Hall selfie!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48547051/fd134135-94e8-4ce0-bd8b-f3dc79d58cca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum $16 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/general-admission-ticket-to-frazier-history-museum.a48547051.activity-details) [See all activities in Louisville](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Louisville.d603002.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## California Hotel Deals ![Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/200000/191500/191434/b5c46c3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham 140 North Fourth Street Louisville KY $149 nightly $175 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Louisville. 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