Valley Station 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 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.

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 acclaimed theatre scene 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

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

Spirits Distillery Guided Tours and Tastings in Louisville

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

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Top hotels in Valley Station

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Very nice staff.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
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Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Omni Louisville Hotel
I spent two nights at the Omni and truly did not want to leave. My visit was exceptional from start to finish. My room was clean, quiet, and extremely comfortable, and the amenities were outstanding. The ambiance was so inviting that I found it hard to leave, though I was in town for a conference ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Close enough to downtown but quiet, free parking and a beautiful room
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Room needs to have carpet replaced. It was so filthy the bottom of my feet turned black. There us mold around the windows and on the curtains. The bathroom needs updated. There was no mat to put inside the tub and it was very slippery. It was a very old tub. Won't stay there again.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Complimentary breakfast had a really good variety and options. Staff was friendly and helpful. Check in was effortless and clear with hotel amenities. The room was clean and fresh; bathrooms were well kept. I mattress was definitely starting to wear out but still sleep able.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Valley Station

Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.

University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Audubon
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Audubon and surrounding area, you can visit Freedom Hall and Highland Festival Grounds.

Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Ohio River Valley while in the area.

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.

Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Broadway Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
