Shawnee 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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
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.
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.
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 Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.
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
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Shawnee
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"It was a quick overnight stay. The Derby Pie was delightful and the staff was very helpful and friendly."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Great hotel, nice location on the water. Booked a hotel through Expedia, Expedia didn’t send over the payment so I was charged by the hotel. When the hotel refunded my money, I realized that Expedia charged me $600.52 while the hotel charged me $460.69 for the same stay. Definitely check the cost ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
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Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"Let’s start with the good, the room is very nice, with a big and comfy bed. Though we are not gamblers the casino vibes were very nice we were there through a Friday so they had live entertainment. That’s where the good stops the front desk as this hotel is horrific and I really expect more from ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Brown Hotel
"Lovely old fashioned very comfortable hotel with a lot of character and fabulous staff. Excellent stay. Would stay here again in a heartbeat."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shawnee
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.
