Visit St. Matthews
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 art galleries 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 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.
Whiskey Row
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Top hotels in St. Matthews
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Louisville East
Big nice room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Mall of St. Matthews
We did not eat breakfast there or do laundry! But every trip to Louisville we stay at this hotel !!❤️
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Very comfortable room. People were friendly. Good bartenders
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Desk attendant friendly. Room was very clean, however hallways/common areas were not. The ice machine by our room wasn't in working order. No optional upcharged breakfast buffet; they told us we needed to order from the menu because the hotel was only at 16% occupancy. I was also told the pool was ...
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Clean and updated amenities
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
The pool was nice and was heated and open year round. They also had a DJ and some activities on Friday and Saturday night which seemed neat. They also have a bar with a pool table which also looked nice but was closed when I went down to look at it. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around St. Matthews
Crescent Hill
If you're spending some time in Crescent Hill, Historic Frankfort Avenue and Peterson-Dumesnil House are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Highlands
While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
Butchertown
While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Lynn Family Stadium and Thomas Edison House.
