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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 lively festivals and acclaimed art scene.
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening at Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to 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.
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.
Fourth Street Live!
You can do some window-shopping at Fourth Street Live! during your stay in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Louisville: Copper & Kings Distillery Tour and Tasting
Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Great service and excellent accommodations!!
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
Completely remodeled and very nice!
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport
Cleanliness, gorgeous hotel, spacious room
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
The room was clean and well maintained. However, at least one of the glasses that are provided in the kitchen area was dirty. Otherwise the staff at the front were pleasant.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Front desk staff was very nice , transportation was quick fir the airport, rooms were nice and comfortable
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo
Clean
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
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 Speed Art 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 Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.
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.
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.
