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Popular places to visit
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby Museum
Experience the thrill of attending a championship horse-racing event at a museum dedicated to one of the Triple Crown races.
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.
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.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Louisville: Copper & Kings Distillery Tour and Tasting
Top hotels in South Louisville
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan on going back to spend more time. Really enjoyed bar on bridge area. We weren’t able to stay for breakfast so I didn’t rate it.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The staff here was very nice. I asked if there was a free breakfast, and to my surprise the clerk offered me a free breakfast coupon for each of us the next day. My husband and I are on weird diets, so we had to contrive a breakfast, but the staff was helpful in that. The free breakfast was not typically ...
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Eric was a great help! Eric helped me to exact room I was wanting to have. High floor room with a river! It was absolutely perfect! Thank you again Eric!
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
The young lady at the desk, working 3rd shift I assume was awesome, above and beyond. Everything was top teir
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Louisville Fair and Expo
Great staff
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
No breakfast served on Monday or Tuesday
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Louisville
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
Highland Park
While Highland Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kentucky Kingdom and Freedom Hall.
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.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg isn't home to many top sights, Ulmer Stadium and Speed Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
