St. Matthews Travel Guide
Louisville
Visit St. Matthews
Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention centre in Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals 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.
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.
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 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!
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in St. Matthews
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Louisville East
"all is great"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Mall of St. Matthews
"Only one elevator working and only some of the floors/buttons worked in the working one. The hotel staff even posted a note to complain to the owners as they will not fix the problem."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
DuPont Suites
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"Clean and spacious room for a family of 4-5. Breakfast not included when booking a room."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Clean"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
"Goof"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in St. Matthews
Downtown Louisville
Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.
Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Bluegrass Indoor Karting while you're in town.
Phoenix Hill
While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field are some notable places to visit nearby.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Kentucky Kingdom and Freedom Hall.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Ohio River Valley while in the area.
