Fern Creek 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
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
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
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
The Best of Old Louisville: 60-Minute PRIVATE Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Fern Creek
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"The pool closes at 9pm, that sucks, but the room service was pretty good. Changed my towels daily. The only problem i had with the room was lack of a microwave."
Reviewed on 9 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
"For one of the best It lacks alot. The customer service agents at the font did not know much about the city. Also there is no market place to pick up water or any where to shop if you forgot anything"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"Desk staff is rude. Room is dirty, and you won’t get housekeeping unless you ask for it. The internet doesn’t work. The ac is not cold."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"Spacious clean room, with extra amenities. Casino was smoke free and very open."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
"I'd suggest avoiding the interior rooms that overlook the inside of the building. Very dark."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Fern Creek
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.
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.
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.
