St. Matthews Travel Guide
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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 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.
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.
University of Louisville
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Louisville during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Bourbon Tour (03) : Buffalo Trace, Woodford, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Other
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
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
For other parents. The website says full breakfast. They had a couple of hot items on their big buffet bar :( Families that travel and have kids really depend on a good breakfast. This was 75% why we picked this Hotel. They really need another waffle maker if they can't put more hot food out. The ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Mall of St. Matthews
After having a terrible experience the night before at another hotel, this hotel was the complete opposite! Our room was immaculate, staff was beyond friendly, especially the chef in the restaurant, Ramon. Our room was spacious and had plenty of amenities. This was our second stay here, and we will ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
DuPont Suites
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Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Everything was very clean and in good condition. The restaurant and bar were very good. Front desk staff was nice, but slow. We were there during the National Archery Tournament, and they were not prepared for as many people to be checking in at once that did and it took some of us almost an hour. ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
The property is extremely outdated and poorly maintained. The buildings had a strong old, musty smell throughout, and there were visible leaks from the roof in multiple areas. The overall cleanliness of the property was disappointing. Everything felt dirty, dingy, and neglected.
Reviewed on 11 May 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 Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
Irish Hill
While Irish Hill isn't home to many top sights, Headliners Music Hall and Mellwood Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
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 Mellwood Art Center.
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 Headliners Music Hall.
