University Travel Guide
Louisville
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 art galleries and great live music.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
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 Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.
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.
Whiskey Row
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
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: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
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 University
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Everything was amazing from Check in to check out
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Desk attendant friendly. Room was very clean, however hallways/common areas were not. The ice machine by our room wasn't in working order. No optional upcharged breakfast buffet; they told us we needed to order from the menu because the hotel was only at 16% occupancy. I was also told the pool was ...
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Excellent friendly staff
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Friendly staff. Great amenities. Easy access from Louisville via 2nd Street bridge. Nice clean rooms with plenty of pillows for maximum comfort. Even though I didn’t use the pool it is a nice size pool with plenty of room to just sit and relax.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Very spacious and well decorated room. This is always my favorite place to stayin the Louisville area.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Wingate by Wyndham Louisville Fair and Expo
Staff was amazing very friendly. Room was very clean
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs are top sights worth seeing.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
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 Speed Art Museum.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while in the area.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Highland Park
While there might not be top attractions in Highland Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kentucky Kingdom and Freedom Hall.
