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 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 Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.
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
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education
Top hotels in St. Matthews
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Louisville East
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Mall of St. Matthews
The staff were amazing and the room was in great shape.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Enjoyed my stay! Clean, accessible, comfortable, can’t wait to be back soon.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Breakfast was delicious.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Great location and amenities
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
AC worked great, room was very dark. Toilet kept running.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around St. Matthews
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.
Butchertown
While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Ohio River Valley and Lynn Family Stadium.
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.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
