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 great live music and lively festivals.
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.
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 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.
Louisville Waterfront Park
Explore the great outdoors at Louisville Waterfront Park, a lovely green space in Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
Things to do
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
2 Hour Pedal Bar Tour through Downtown Louisville
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
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Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024
![Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Center, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11400/11386/76f942f7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2024
![Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62610000/62606600/62606596/646aa846_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024
![Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76900000/76891600/76891567/bfe267df_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024
![Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29640000/29637000/29636934/0fe9dbc5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024
![Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9700/9700/f2f2f70a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
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University
If you're spending some time in University, Cardinal Stadium and Speed Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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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 Shelby Park and Freedom Hall.
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Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
![Conrad Caldwell House showing signage and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/297000/297412-Conrad-Caldwell-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Asia Institute Crane House while in the area.
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Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Shelby Park and Broadway Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Shelby Park and Nulu Market Place.