Fairgrounds Travel Guide
Louisville
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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.
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.
Fourth Street Live!
You can do some window-shopping at Fourth Street Live! during your visit to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Room was very clean and roomy....
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Very clean. Comfortable bed. Would highly recommend
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
Clean. Good breakfast. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
room was ok, over priced for thin walls, running toilets, loud heater and low or empty conditioner and lotion.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
This hotel was clean and quiet. The rooms are nice, the beds are sturdy, and the staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
Airport shuttle was fantastic. The hotel is fine for a place to stay, which was all we needed. Breakfast was nice.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
Highland Park
While there might not be top attractions in Highland Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kentucky Kingdom and Freedom Hall.
University
If you're spending some time in University, L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium and Ulmer Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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 Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Landward House 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 Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
