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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 art galleries 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.
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.
Whiskey Row
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Activities
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Fairgrounds Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Super nice staff, great location, kid and dog friendly!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Clean staff friendly , poor breakfast could definitely improve
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo
Good value, friendly staff
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Room was clean and bed was comfy. Shower was roomy and great lighting. Could have a thicker blanket for those who have competing sleep temps with their roommate. Breakfast was okay but the coffee was horrible. Not a ton of protein options and the hard boiled eggs were very cold.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport
Very friendly staff
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
I was parked very easily and the breakfast so perfect
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
Highland Park
While there might not be top attractions in Highland Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kentucky Kingdom and Freedom Hall.
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Speed Art Museum and Freedom Hall.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
