Germantown 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 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 Germantown
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"This hotel is wonderful. It was completely remodel in 2024 they said. Rooms were spscish and nice. All staff from shuttle, to front desk, to the eaters were very friendly. We stayed one night got there late bc of our flight but they still picked us up at airport to get us to the hotel and the guy ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Could use a couple more outlets and usb ports. The usb ports in the bedroom did not work."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"Very outdated, the different floors smelled like smoke and mold. Bathrooms look like hospital bathrooms. Some rooms A/C worked, some didn't. Seems like its a trucker hotel, area is a little ratchet. There is a bar that is open to the public and safety wise idk how that works. Its an okay hotel but ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"It was great"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
"Room was a great size! Super clean property with stylish pool and bar area! Great experience with the staff each time!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Brown Hotel
"People were lovely- helpful and kind!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Germantown
Highlands
While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
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 Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
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.
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.
Smoketown Jackson
Though Smoketown Jackson may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Louisville Palace and Nulu Market Place.
Cherokee Triangle
While there might not be top attractions in Cherokee Triangle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Historic Frankfort Avenue.
