St. Matthews Travel Guide
Louisville
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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.
Whiskey Row
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in St. Matthews
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Louisville East
"We picked this hotel for a one night stay to enjoy a day at Kentucky Kingdom, which was about 15-20 minutes away. Staff was kind and helpful. Hotel is in need of some upgrades and some of the pictures online can be misleading. For example, the hot tub no longer exists (some pool pictures show it ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Mall of St. Matthews
"Very clean, my room air unit was really loud. I called & front desk person came up, agreed, and put me in another room, no problems…"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
DuPont Suites
"Parking was easy and secure , the staff was very nice and I didn’t use the laundry facilities"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"Looks like it is newly renovated. Everything was clean and our room has so much space. The bed and pillow are soft and perfect for my liking."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Beautiful hotel. Clean and spacious rooms. Right in the middle of everything! Just walk! Easy drive to Churchill Downs."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
"Most things were great. Restaurant was closed so had to leave to get food."
Reviewed on 8 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.
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.
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 Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
