Southside 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 Southside
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"Very satisfied with this property. I will choose this hotel again."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Clean"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
"Beautiful hotel! My husband and I loved our stay! ❤️"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"Had a great stay! Staff was helpful and room was clean."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"Excellent hotel. Very clean"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Louisville Downtown by IHG
"We stayed 2 nights and the first night we received a phone call at midnight from the front desk that my vouchers were available for breakfast. I was furious that they called at midnight. They could have been slipped under our door. There was no need to call at midnight."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Southside
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 Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
