South Louisville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby Museum
Experience the thrill of attending a championship horse-racing event at a museum dedicated to one of the Triple Crown races.
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
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.
Things to do
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in South Louisville
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Very clean! Amazing hotel!
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The place was remodeled beautifully and clean.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Staff was friendly and helpful. We did take advantage of happy hour on site. Food was reasonably priced service was wonderful and food tasted great. We loved the indoor pool.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
The room was clean and pleasant. Did not care for the parking situation.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Spotless, fabulous rooms. Had to have an accessible room. The shower was huge with a sturdy bath seat. Spotless bathroom. Very friendly staff. Really need valet parking considering how you parking is laid out. Luckily there was one handicap spot available otherwise I don't know how my wife a I would ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around South Louisville
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
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.
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 Ulmer Stadium.
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 Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Du Pont Manual Stadium.
Smoketown Jackson
Though Smoketown Jackson may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Louisville Palace and Nulu Market Place.
