Fairgrounds
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention center in Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art scene.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
KFC Yum Center
Catch an event at KFC Yum Center during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
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.
University of Louisville
Explore the campus of University of Louisville, during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.
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.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Louisville: The Brandy in Bourbon Country Experience
Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Todo estuvo perfecto estamos muy contentos
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Clean large rooms with good beds and pillows.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
Great location, decent room and breakfast. Stayed two nights for a convention at the expo center. Easy to get to. Breakfast was MUCH better on Friday morning than Saturday. I wonder why? More choices and variety the first day. Easy and convenient and reasonably priced. Bonus was on site Tesla ...
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
Great place to stay. Friendly staff. Very clean!
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
Everything was great.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
Clean, comfortable room, the breakfast was outstanding!
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
University
If you're spending some time in University, L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium and Trager 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, Ulmer Stadium and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum 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.
Shelby Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shelby Park and surrounding area, you can visit Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Landward House.
Germantown
When in Germantown, you can plan a visit to Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
