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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 great live music and lively festivals.

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 Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.

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.

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

Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

Kentucky Derby Museum General Admission Ticket

ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Top hotels in Fairgrounds

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
One night stay. All good
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Great location for the football game. Glean room easy check in and out with nice staff
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
I frequently visit Louisville and have found my new favorite hotel! Staff is very friendly, breakfast was better than other hotels I’ve had, and it was nice and quiet. Even our two small dogs adjusted well. Wonderful overnight stay!
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo
The room was great. Plenty of room and very clean. Totally impressed by the room. The included breakfast was nice. The lobby/common area was less than impressive the hangout.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
Stayed for the Kentucky State Fair. Walking distance to fairgrounds. Great staff and clean rooms.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Clean room. Friendly staff
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds

University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

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
Old Louisville is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while you're in town.

Germantown
When in Germantown, you can plan a visit to Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

