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 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Bourbon Tour (03) : Buffalo Trace, Woodford, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Other
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!
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"Great hotel. Would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
"We had to switch rooms because the shades were broken"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport
"The rooms were very clean and the staff was very friendly"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
"We were depending on the free airport shuttle for a late pick-up (around 12:15 am) and we were not picked up until almost an hour later because the one shuttle driver was sent in the opposite direction right before we called. Very disappointing after calling the hotel several times before our trip ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
"The staff at this hotel is exceptional. The nicest, most helpful, wonderful women I have ever met at a hotel."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
"The barn door style bathroom door did not close all the way leaving a significant gap that greatly reduced privacy. Other than that, the hotel was great."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs 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 Du Pont Manual Stadium and Speed Art Museum.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum 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 Du Pont Manual Stadium and Headliners Music Hall.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while in the area.
