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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries 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 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.
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.
Whiskey Row
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Breakfast was delicious.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
This hotel was wonderful. The staff was great, the breakfast was good and the room was clean.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Great location for the football game. Glean room easy check in and out with nice staff
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
I really enjoyed my stay! The room was clean and the staff was really, really friendly. The breakfast was great and the wait staff was extremely courteous and funny! We had dinner at the bar one night and it was fantastic. The front desk folks were always very helpful, courteous and friendly. I was ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo
Great stay here! Rooms very clean and staff was fantastic. Zero complaints.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Clean room. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
Highland Park
While there might not be top attractions in Highland Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kentucky Kingdom and Freedom Hall.
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Speed Art Museum and Freedom Hall.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while in the area.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
