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 great live music 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.
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 great live music and lively festivals.
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
Bourbon Tour (03) : Buffalo Trace, Woodford, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Other
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
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
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
We didn't get to have breakfast since we woke up late, even though a staff told us to help ourselves as thwy were cleaning up. We did coffee & it was just what we needed.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Mall of St. Matthews
Ants in the room, staff not helpful with EV charger (we needed to get a special card to charge but they did not offer). Restaurant not open, elevator buttons not working.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
DuPont Suites
This was an excellent find for a clean comfortable room with friendly staff at a great price. Only downside is the noise. The walls, ceilings, and floors are paper thin. We heard every romantic act from next door, creak and toilet flush from above, and litany of complaints that an Uber didn’t arrive ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Very clean room. I had the unfortunate timing of being a guest at the same time of a basketball tournament so had many basketball boys running the hallways late at night. But overall amenities were great.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Great location. Rooms are very big, but could use some minor updates.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
I didn't go to the bar and i went out to eat breakfast but i do know that they breakfast buffet is $14.95 and they dont have complementary breakfast
Reviewed on 26 Apr 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.
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.
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 Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
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 Mid City Mall Shopping Center.
Butchertown
While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Lynn Family Stadium and Thomas Edison House.
