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 lively festivals.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in South Louisville
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Spacious room with a great view. Right in the heart of all the downtown action.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Very welcoming to pets! Super clean! Staff was amazing at check in. I needed an extra hour the next day and it wasn’t an issue. There is a restaurant/bar, but I didn’t have time to visit. If you are coming to the Kentuckiana Cluster Dig Show, or to Louisville in general, you will not be ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Beautiful property!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Door mechanism for key did not work. We were told to just not leave the room. The carpet next to the bed was soaking wet and sticky. Room had an odor. We were told we could not switch rooms.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Great hotel
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Great breakfast
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Louisville
University
If you're spending some time in University, L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium and Ulmer Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
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.
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.
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.
Audubon
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Audubon and surrounding area, you can visit Freedom Hall and Highland Festival Grounds.
