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Popular places to visit

Kentucky Exposition Center

Kentucky Exposition Center

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Kentucky Exposition Center
Churchill Downs featuring horse riding and land animals as well as a small group of people

Churchill Downs

4/5(4 reviews)

Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.

Churchill Downs
Louisville Slugger Museum featuring interior views

Louisville Slugger Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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 Slugger Museum
Louisville Zoo

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 Zoo
Louisville Mega Cavern showing caves

Louisville Mega Cavern

3/5(1 review)

An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.

Louisville Mega Cavern
Whiskey Row

Whiskey Row

Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Whiskey Row

Things to do

Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour

Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour

฿843
per adult
Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour
Where every day is Derby Day!

Kentucky Derby Museum General Admission Ticket

฿714
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kentucky Derby Museum General Admission Ticket
Louisville: NuLu District Food and History Tour

Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District

฿4,185
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

฿649
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

฿487
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour

Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail

฿2,109
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail
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Top hotels in University

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4 out of 5
140 North Fourth Street, Louisville, KY
The price is ฿3,921 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,921
฿4,613 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,484 reviews)
"The elevators and escalators were fun. When times were less busy it was nice to quickly get from garage to the room. All needs were met and staff was helpful. The room and stairwells could use some deep cleaning. Maybe some fresh paint and fresh air and more lighting in the stairwells. Overall it ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

3.5 out of 5
830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY
The price is ฿3,581 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿3,581
฿4,213 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (689 reviews)
"Sheena and the manager (I believe his name is Aaron) were extremely friendly and accommodating. I was having some issues with third-party payment and I am sure I appeared stressed out. Beyond offering me any difference in rate, I received a complimentary breakfast for my 2 kids and I (2 days) as ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Omni Louisville Hotel

Omni Louisville Hotel

4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street, Louisville, KY
The price is ฿5,135 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,135
฿6,042 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,524 reviews)
"The property is expansive. A bit much for my taste but the staff was friendly. What I didn't care for is paying for Wi-Fi, which is usually included during one's stay. Their notification system needs upgrading. We happen to leave our room at 9:30a and took off the DND sign off our door. On the way ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Omni Louisville Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
800 W Market St, Louisville, KY
The price is ฿3,226 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,226
฿3,795 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,499 reviews)
"Close to Slugger museum!"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu

Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu

3.5 out of 5
710 E Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY
The price is ฿4,085 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿4,085
฿4,807 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions KFC Yum Center and Fourth ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (665 reviews)
Great place to lay your head
"Sorry I had to pay for parking"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu
Radisson Hotel Louisville North

Radisson Hotel Louisville North

3 out of 5
505 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, IN
The price is ฿1,906 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿1,906
฿2,154 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Clarksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall ...
6.8/10 (2,222 reviews)
"Great stay, quiet, close to the venue I was attending a show at."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
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Other neighbourhoods around University

Kentucky Derby Museum which includes interior views

South Louisville

If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs are top sights worth seeing.

South Louisville
Conrad Caldwell House showing signage and heritage elements

Old Louisville

3/5(2 area reviews)

Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Asia Institute Crane House while in the area.

Old Louisville
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Fairgrounds

While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.

Fairgrounds
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Shelby Park

Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Shelby Park
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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.

Germantown
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Smoketown Jackson

Though Smoketown Jackson may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Louisville Palace and Nulu Market Place.

Smoketown Jackson

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