Fairgrounds Travel Guide
Louisville


Visit Fairgrounds
Stay near popular Fairgrounds attractions
Things to do

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!

Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Fairgrounds

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
"Great plqce to stay!!!"
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center
"We love staying here when we go to certain events because we can walk. Staff are friendly. Ask for housekeeping because they will forget to service your room if you don’t ask. We had to ask for towels and disposable items to be refilled regularly. There’s a weird smell on the main floor and the stairway ..."
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo
"A sign in the room says no housekeeping unless requested. On first full day we came back to used towels gone and clean ones but no new bath mat to replace the one they took. They took my personal hair towel and claimed to not have it even though they launder on site. Didn’t seem to care much about ..."
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport
"Room was very clean and comfortable. Beds were soft and I slept great. The hotel was within walking distance to Bourbon and Beyond"
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Fairgrounds

Downtown Louisville
Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.

St. Matthews
St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.

Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Bluegrass Indoor Karting while you're in town.

Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ohio River Valley and Asia Institute Crane House while in the area.

Phoenix Hill
While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field are some notable places to visit nearby.















