Fairgrounds Travel Guide
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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 theatre scene 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.
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 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.
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!
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"We had traveled 9 hours and went to the restaurant after checking in. It was 830pm and the restaurant did not close until 10. There were 2 people standing at the hostess station. When asked for a table of 4, she said it would be a 30 minute wait. I looked around and saw many many empty tables and ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
"Location was excellent,easy access, breakfast was wonderful"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
"Staff was friendly and helpful"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport
"Was a great visit. Only the one issue: Air Conditioner in the room was noisy"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
"Plenty of parking space, room is spacious and clean. Very close to SDF airport and have free shuttle to airport so it was convinient for me and my son after we check out. The front desk staffs are so nice and proffessional, help me to check in early with out any hassle and adfitional fee, since we ..."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
"Clean room, comfy bed, easy check in and out. Great breakfast"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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 Du Pont Manual Stadium and Ulmer Stadium.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Broadway Theatre 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 Du Pont Manual Stadium 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.
