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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening at Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and great live music.
Churchill Downs
You can take time to visit Churchill Downs during your travels to Louisville. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Louisville Slugger Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Louisville Slugger Museum during your travels in Louisville. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Louisville Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Louisville Zoo home during your trip to Louisville? Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
Louisville Mega Cavern
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Louisville Mega Cavern during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Whiskey Row
Find out about the history of Louisville when you spend time at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Kentucky Derby Museum General Admission Ticket
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail
Fairgrounds Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
Other neighborhoods around Fairgrounds
Highland Park
While Highland Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kentucky Kingdom and Freedom Hall.
South Louisville
While visiting South Louisville, you might make a stop by sights like Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg isn't home to many top sights, Speed Art Museum and Freedom Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Poplar Level
While visiting Poplar Level, you might make a stop by sights like Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern.
Old Louisville
Boasting Victorian architecture and the highest concentration of stained glass windows in residential homes, Old Louisville offers a walkable neighborhood with pedestrian-only streets, diverse dining options, and attractions like Central Park and the Conrad-Caldwell House.
Shelby Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shelby Park and surrounding area, you can visit Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.
- Kentucky Exposition Center
- Freedom Hall
- Highland Festival Grounds
- KFC Yum Center
- Churchill Downs
- Kentucky International Convention Center
- University of Louisville
- Louisville Slugger Museum
- Louisville Zoo
- Louisville Mega Cavern
- L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
- Fourth Street Live!
- Whiskey Row
- Kentucky Derby
- Louisville Waterfront Park
- Muhammad Ali Center
- Louisville Palace
- E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
- Ohio River
- Mall St. Matthews
- Kentucky Bourbon Trail Visitor Center
- 21c Museum Hotel
- Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino
- Kentucky Derby Museum
- Waverly Hills Sanatorium
- Belle of Louisville
- Jim Beam American Outpost
- Huber’s Orchard
- Louisville Slugger Field
- Lynn Family Stadium
- Iroquois Park
- Nulu Market Place