Southville 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 lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
Fourth Street Live!
You can do some window-shopping at Fourth Street Live! during your visit to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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
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!
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Southville
The Delegate
Really cool hotel. Not much for amenities but great location, nice restaurant and bar. Friendly bar staff.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Candlewood Suites Shelbyville by IHG
The room was clean. The staff attentive.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Capital Plaza Hotel
Fromt desk was awesome and helpful. The gentleman in the bar was very accommodating and helpful even though just starting back up.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Simpsonville
A+ Staff was attentive & kind. We enjoyed our stay. We will return. Excellent property.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Frankfort
Very clean and great selection of breakfast foods in the morning. Very friendly and professional staff too.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Shelbyville
Rooms were brand new! Impeccably clean. Great variety of breakfast choices so you can stay on a healthy diet while traveling. Very quiet location off of the interstate, behind trees. Spacious and comfortable gathering areas in the lobby.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southville
Middletown
Middletown is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eastgate Shopping Center and Village Square Shopping 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.
Watterson Park
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Watterson Park. You might consider stopping by TG&G Indoor Rannge while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Cherokee Triangle
While there might not be top attractions in Cherokee Triangle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
