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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 University Hotel Deals
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
We enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The bartenders were awesome!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
This is the second time i've been to Louisville, first time at Omni. I think i prefer this place over the other place i stayed at last time. Although parking cost about 20 a night there, its conveniently behind the hotel. fairly easy to walk to. Might be a bit far for anyone that has a disability. ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Wonderful stay..the hotel is close to where we wanted to be.. like Louisville slugger etc..
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Property was beautiful. Room was modern and clean. The whole hotel was beautifully designed.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Excellent prices, lots of parking, self contained
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University
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.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
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.
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.
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.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
