South Louisville
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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 great live music and lively festivals.
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
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Louisville: Copper & Kings Distillery Tour and Tasting
Top hotels in South Louisville
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The hotel was generally nice - but what really made our stay great was a woman whose name I believe was Nilka, who checked us in. We were in a rush to get to a wedding and she got us right in to a wonderful room even though we were a little early for check in. She had a great attitude and truly made ...
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Room was clean and comfortable. Service was impeccable.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The shuttle service was by far the best ever! Derrick our regular driver definitely goes above & beyond for his riders. All the staff was always super friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Room was spotless and staff was polite.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
The stay was great except for the hallway on the 4th floor smelled like baby poop. We could not smell the odor in our room. The hotel staff did address our concern and the smell was lessened.
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Highly recommend this hotel. The room we had was very clean, spacious, and good natural lighting. The staff especially at the reception area were all very approachable and helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Louisville
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
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, Du Pont Manual Stadium and Ulmer Stadium 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.
Germantown
When in Germantown, you can plan a visit to Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Du Pont Manual Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Smoketown Jackson
While there might not be top attractions in Smoketown Jackson, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Louisville Palace and Nulu Market Place.
