St. Matthews Travel Guide
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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 theatre scene and lively festivals.
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.
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.
Fourth Street Live!
You can do some window-shopping at Fourth Street Live! during your visit to Louisville. Experience the area's entertainment choices and lively festivals.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in St. Matthews
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Louisville East
The spigot in the shower constantly dripped and made excessive noise constantly. Breakfast was very fresh and hot. The staff at the front desk was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Helpful staff, easy navigation.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Na
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
I was very frusterated with the check-in process and the staff. We booked this hotel to have 2 queen beds and then at check-in which was just before 10pm at night they tried to tell me that they did not have any double queen rooms available and that I was getting switched into a kind room (which ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Clean quiet close to Louisville plenry of parking
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Nice hotel and clean nice people 🙏❤️
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St. Matthews
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.
Tyler Park
While Tyler Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Highlands
While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
Butchertown
While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Lynn Family Stadium and Thomas Edison House.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
