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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 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.
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 top-notch restaurants 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!
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 Fairgrounds
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Great service and excellent accommodations!!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
Completely remodeled and very nice!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport
Excellent
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
The room was clean and well maintained. However, at least one of the glasses that are provided in the kitchen area was dirty. Otherwise the staff at the front were pleasant.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Front desk staff was very nice , transportation was quick fir the airport, rooms were nice and comfortable
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo
Clean
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Headliners Music Hall.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while in the area.
