Parkland 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 great live music and lively festivals.
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.
University of Louisville
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Louisville during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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 Parkland
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Everything was amazing!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Great!
Reviewed on 29 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
This will be my go to hotel moving forward anytime I visit KY. The only room for improvement would be to add a pool and more dining options.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Very nice stay. Only needed a new ice machine. Will definitely come back!!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Brown Hotel
Amazing! Great location and bars.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkland
West Main Historic District
A noteworthy feature of West Main Historic District is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Frazier International History Museum and Louisville Slugger Museum.
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.
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.
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.
University
If you're spending some time in University, Ulmer Stadium and Speed Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
