Stay at the Galt House Hotel

Even if you're not planning to stay, it's worth paying a visit to Kentucky's largest hotel, which dates back to the early 1800s. The Galt House, a Trademark Collection Hotel in downtown Louisville, was originally Dr. W.C. Galt's private home. The Galt House Hotel first opened its doors in 1835, and the original house was incorporated as the hotel's East Tower in 1984. The Galt House Hotel's main selling point is its convenient location near Museum Row, the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, the Muhammad Ali Center, and other attractions.

On-site, there are two bourbon bars as well as a spa with bourbon-infused treatments. Anyone looking for unusual and free activity can visit Gallop to Glory, a hidden installation on the hotel grounds near the main entrance, which features the handprints and signatures of the Kentucky Derby's winning jockeys.

Address: 140 N. Fourth St., Louisville, KY 40202