Watterson Park
Louisville
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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 acclaimed art scene and great live music.

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 lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

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

Louisville: Copper & Kings Distillery Tour and Tasting

Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit

Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Top hotels in Watterson Park

Red Roof Inn Louisville Fair and Expo
Very clean and comfortable. Just didnt have a fridge or microwave. And i couldnt get the hairdryer to work. But overall a great stay. Felt safe. Parking was good.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The room was amazing and clean. It is the perfect place to stay, especially when you go to an event at the Yum center ! Its connected ! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. And the valet service is perfect! Cant wait to stay there again
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Desk attendant friendly. Room was very clean, however hallways/common areas were not. The ice machine by our room wasn't in working order. No optional upcharged breakfast buffet; they told us we needed to order from the menu because the hotel was only at 16% occupancy. I was also told the pool was ...
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

Omni Louisville Hotel
Excellent friendly staff
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Staff
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Very spacious and well decorated room. This is always my favorite place to stayin the Louisville area.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Watterson Park

Poplar Level
While visiting Poplar Level, you might make a stop by sights like Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern.

Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.

Tyler Park
While Tyler Park isn't home to many top sights, Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg isn't home to many top sights, Ulmer Stadium and Speed Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cherokee Triangle
When in Cherokee Triangle, you can plan a visit to Headliners Music Hall and Historic Frankfort Avenue, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
