Southville 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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 Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.
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.
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 Southville
Capital Plaza Hotel
"They are going through renovations so not everything was available. Bar was not open. Good breakfast though. It will be amazing when the renovations are finished. Great location in Frankfort."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Delegate
"Very nice place to stay! Parking isn’t the best, but the hotel is very nice and clean. This was our second time staying and we will be back in the future!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Frankfort
"We couldn't even get into the facility bc nobody would answer the door. Had to sleep in our car."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Best Western Shelbyville Lodge
"I brought breakfast to the room. Within two minutes of sitting my cup down, a roach was crawling toward it on the dresser. Before that, I had taken a sip and it tasted spoiled as did the waffle I made. The bed seemed clean though I wouldn’t have slept there knowing roaches were a problem. The outside ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hampton Inn Simpsonville
"Friendly staff; rooms and bathrooms were clean"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hampton Inn Frankfort
"This was the best hotel that we have stayed in in a very long time. When we walked into the door to our room, it smelled really nice and clean. Bathrooms and rest of the room was literally spotless! The desk clerks were so sweet and very quick when we checked in and out. Very convenient to coffee ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southville
Middletown
Middletown is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Village Square Shopping Center and Eastgate Shopping 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.
St. Matthews
St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.
Cherokee Triangle
While there might not be top attractions in Cherokee Triangle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Historic Frankfort Avenue.
Tyler Park
While Tyler Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
Irish Hill
While Irish Hill isn't home to many top sights, Headliners Music Hall and Mellwood Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
