St. Matthews 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 lively festivals.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
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 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.
Fourth Street Live!
You can do some window-shopping at Fourth Street Live! during your visit to Louisville. Experience the area's entertainment choices and lively festivals.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Top hotels in St. Matthews
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Louisville East
Great staff and location, but it's time for an updated remodel. It's getting a bit outdated and dirty.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The room and area was great. The included breakfast with my booking was a joke.. the only restaurant that was open for the breakfast only had buffet so they did not honor our voucher
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Staff was nice and helpful. Room was clean. There was a slight odor in the hallways, but overall enjoyed my stay. Would/Will stay here again
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
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Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Front desk staff was difficult to understand, pool was very nice but the bar overlooks it which was a touch uncomfortable, website said breakfast included but it was not. Room was nice and clean , the blankets were basically just sheets though and it was chilly, no microwaves in room which is difficult ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
All worked
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
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.
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.
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.
