Parkland Travel Guide
Louisville
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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 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 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.
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 Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.
Things to do
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!
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Parkland
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"Great experience"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Clean"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
"Goof"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"Curtain at window was a mess. AC made noise all night. Went to dinner Friday evening found a sign that said, take orders to the bar. Found no one interested in serving dinner."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"We loved the cleanliness, the staff were super accommodating…"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
"I paid for a two room suite but after checking in I was told that Exprdia enter my room descpition wrong in the system and was placed in a standard room. However, the hotel manager made things right by placing me in the correct room type. Also, I had very little sleep due to unsupervised young men ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Parkland
Downtown Louisville
Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.
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.
Phoenix Hill
While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field are some notable places to visit nearby.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Kentucky Kingdom and Freedom Hall.
