South Louisville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby Museum
Experience the thrill of attending a championship horse-racing event at a museum dedicated to one of the Triple Crown races.
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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.
Things to do
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Spirits Distillery Guided Tours and Tastings in Louisville
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
Top hotels in South Louisville
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Good
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Checked in
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Perfect place to stay to be within walking distance to just about everything Louisville has to offer. Hotel is gorgeous and well kept.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Very nice hotel.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Hotel was very Nice. It has a Restaurant, Music and Lounge area by the Pool area and also next to the Restaurant area to be able to just relax. It was our first time visiting this property and would return. The cost was very reasonable as well.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
The Brown Hotel
Amazing! Great location and bars.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Louisville
University
If you're spending some time in University, Ulmer Stadium and Speed Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
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.
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.
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.
