Valley Station Travel Guide
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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 lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
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
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in Valley Station
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Room was spotless. Staff was outstanding!
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The front desk was amazing and super helpful! I forgot the gentleman's name - but we even tried to tip him and he wouldn't accept. Great customer service, clean pool, clean rooms and enjoyed the restaurant as well!
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Excellent location, unique common areas, good food and plenty to experience without leaving the hotel. Library bar, speak easy, two restaurants and attached marketplace offers a wide variety. Staff are friendly. Rooms clean and spacious. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
It was pretty decent. One of the workers was a little too strict about my kids jumping into the pool but overall, decent stay.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Everything about my stay was wonderful the room was spacious and very clean hotel staff was excellent and casino I had a great time
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
I enjoyed my stay at this location. Kevin, who worked the front desk was incredibly helpful with giving me options to make me comfortable to telling me about their sister property so that i may have more options for the future. The rooms were warm with comfortable beds and a quiet surrounding. I ...
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Valley Station
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs are top sights worth seeing.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
University
If you're spending some time in University, L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium and Trager Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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 Freedom Hall.
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.
