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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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention centre in 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.
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
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in University
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"Very good value and a nice hotel. Only issue was an excessively loud, ineffective A/C unit which was implied that might have been rectified had we been IHG members. Staff quickly brought a box fan which doesn’t help slot at 80 degrees in the room. That was the only issue. Would have been 5 stars ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Omni Louisville Hotel
"Lovely, well-maintained property with professional, helpful staff. The restaurant is fantastic, and make sure you get a croissant! The only imperfect aspect was the valet parking which took an impossibly long time. I think I might still be waiting in that line..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"Great time. Nice pool close to many restaurants and shopping areas. This is our second time there and we love it"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"Great hôtel…smells great…would be nice to have a fitness room"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
"I'd suggest avoiding the interior rooms that overlook the inside of the building. Very dark."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in University
Downtown Louisville
Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.
Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Bluegrass Indoor Karting while you're in town.
St. Matthews
St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Ohio River Valley while in the area.
Phoenix Hill
While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field are some notable places to visit nearby.
