Watterson Park Travel Guide
Louisville
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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
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Top hotels in Watterson Park
Red Roof Inn Louisville Fair and Expo
It's on I give 5 stars because I didn't stay all night
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Very comfortable room. People were friendly. Good bartenders
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Clean and updated amenities
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
The pool was nice and was heated and open year round. They also had a DJ and some activities on Friday and Saturday night which seemed neat. They also have a bar with a pool table which also looked nice but was closed when I went down to look at it. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
the lady that was working the front desk in the morning on December 15th was absolutely wonderful. She helped us out a lot and it meant a lot to me. the food was amazing. son loved that your pool was opening and had fun himself. overall great experience and when i come back to visit in the summer ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Great
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Watterson Park
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
Tyler Park
While Tyler Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
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 Du Pont Manual Stadium and Ulmer Stadium.
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.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Du Pont Manual Stadium.
