Lake Forest 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!
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in Lake Forest
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Room was remodeled, very nice and clean! Bed was Very comfy.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Clean
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Friendly staff, clean rooms, good food options
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
The hotel was very dated the pictures looked way better, the pool was very cold, the outlets in the bathroom were very lose and our room key needed to be reprogrammed 2 times and still failed after the 2nd time that’s when we decided to check out a day early.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Friendly staff, very clean, room decor is very nice. Great stay! We will be back.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
Room was not ready at check in time. I had to wait till 7:00pm at night to check in and I had to call the hotel to check if room was ready. I was told house keeping didn’t turn over the keys
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Forest
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.
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.
Deer Park
Deer Park might not have many top sights, but Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Cherokee Triangle
While there might not be top attractions in Cherokee Triangle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Historic Frankfort Avenue.
Irish Hill
While Irish Hill isn't home to many top sights, Headliners Music Hall and Mellwood Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
