Fairgrounds Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention centre in Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
KFC Yum Center
Catch an event at KFC Yum Center during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
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.
University of Louisville
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Louisville during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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
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: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The room was spotless. Staff was friendly, professional, and efficient. What a great experience.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
Clean. Good breakfast. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport
Clean room and friendly staff. Heating unit in the room was noisy.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
Great place to stay. Friendly staff. Very clean!
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
Extremely nice room and very clean.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
University
If you're spending some time in University, L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium and Ulmer 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 Ulmer Stadium and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Landward House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Ohio River Valley while in the area.
