Things To Do
Omni Louisville Hotel
The Omni Louisville Hotel is a premier hotel with many eateries and activities including the Falls City Market which is a food court and grocery store where you can get coffee, meals, alcohol, snacks, & more. You can also dine at restaurants in the hotel: Neighborhood Services and Bob's Steak & Chop House, as well as grab drinks at the Library Bar and Pin + Proof Speakeasy (which has a bowling alley!). There's also a spa, pool, and gym. Grab a Louisville Downtown map at the front desk and visit https://www.gotolouisville.com/ for more recommendations. Note for guests: If you choose to park at the hotel, overnight parking is $45 + tax.
Urban Bourbon Distilleries at Whiskey Row
For bourbon lovers and those interested in bourbon! If you're arriving early, this would be a great Friday or Sunday activity. There are many urban bourbon distilleries that offer tours and tastings within a few minutes drive from the Omni Hotel such as Old Forester, Angel's Envy Distillery, Evan Williams, Michter's Fort Nelson and others. Those under 21 are allowed on most tours, but not on the tastings. It's recommended you purchase your tickets in advance.
Restaurants
Some recommended downtown restaurants include Proof on Main at the 21c Museum Hotel, Mussel & Bourbon Bar, Repeal Steakhouse, Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse, and Merle's Whiskey Kitchen. Explore more restaurants on https://www.gotolouisville.com/
East Market District Neighborhood (NuLu)
NuLu is one of our favorite Louisville neighborhoods filled with restaurants, bars, and shops. Our welcome party (West Sixth NuLu) is located here and we recommend grabbing dinner nearby at Meesh Meesh, La Bodeguita De Mima, Feast BBQ, or Bar Genevieve and Byrdie's in Hotel Genevieve.
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
The world renown Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory is only a five minute drive from Omni Hotel. We recommend you get picture with the enormous bat out front and book a tour to see how the bats are made (you can even personalize your own bat)!
Muhammad Ali Center
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee!" Muhammad Ali Center is a multicultural center four minutes from the Omni Hotel with a museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali.
Churchill Downs Racetrack & Kentucky Derby Museum
Visit Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum (12 minute drive from Omni Hotel) for all there is to know about horses and horse racing in Kentucky! Please note, there are no races at this time of year.
Speed Art Museum
For art lovers, the Speed Art Museum (7 minute drive from Omni Hotel) is the oldest and largest art museum in Kentucky! It's a spacious art museum featuring classic & modern works, plus special exhibitions in contemporary digs. It is located at the University of Louisville campus.
Frazier History Museum
The Frazier History Museum, a five minute drive from the Omni Hotel, preserves and presents Kentucky history through artifacts, exhibitions, educational programs, Bourbon tastings, and guided tours.
Waterfront Park & Big Four Pedestrian Bridge
The Big Four Bridge spans the Ohio River, connecting Louisville with Jeffersonville, Indiana. Walking across is about a 2-mile round trip and a great way to take in some of the city's natural beauty. The Waterfront Park is a must for taking a stroll!