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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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
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 South Louisville
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"Room was clean and spacious. Bed was very comfortable and the staff was amazing"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"Clothes was stolen from in front of my door, The restaurant was very racist in order for me to order food and a drink they wanted to hold on to my credit card. My husband company paid for him to stay here , I will not ever stay here again and I urge anyone else to run fast …."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"nice"
Reviewed on 20 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
"Beautiful historic hotel. Great steak in restaurant. You may need to ask for extra towels."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South Louisville
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium 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 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.
