Russell Travel Guide
Louisville
Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
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.
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.
University of Louisville
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Louisville during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Louisville Zoo
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.
Things to do
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
Top hotels in Russell
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Clean room. Polite staff. Lots to offer.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The breakfast was awesome and the staff was great and welcoming.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Fantastic in every way and was a great place to stay seeing Louisville, Kentucky. Almost nobody used the pool or hot tub, but we loved it outside. Also do not miss the speakeasy, which is hidden and open till midnight.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
We were very happy with our stay
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Super nice hotel. Large clean rooms and bathroom. No pool, fitness room, or laundry- the only downside. Just a short drive to downtown.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Air conditioning didn’t work, refrigerator didn’t work, water pressure horrible. Paid almost $600 to stay one night and it felt like we were at a Motel 6!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Russell
West Main Historic District
A noteworthy feature of West Main Historic District is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Frazier International History Museum and Louisville Slugger Museum.
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.
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.
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 Louisville Slugger Field.
