Southside Travel Guide
Louisville
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 lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
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 Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.
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.
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.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education
Top hotels in Southside
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
We love staying at the Galt house for the views, large rooms, and close proximity to events down town. However, I have felt for a while now that the staff could use some retraining. No one ever seems particularly friendly. We like to stay in the main tower, I always specify this when booking, and ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Wi-Fi VERY inconsistent. Kept losing connection.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Eric was a great help! Eric helped me to exact room I was wanting to have. High floor room with a river! It was absolutely perfect! Thank you again Eric!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Staff was very attentive and helpful. The room was clean but slightly dated. The drains were very slow and there was a slow leak from the shower faucet. Despite these minor issues it was a pleasent stay.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Wingate by Wyndham Louisville Fair and Expo
Great staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
No breakfast served on Monday or Tuesday
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
Highland Park
While there might not be top attractions in Highland Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kentucky Kingdom and Freedom Hall.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs are top sights worth seeing.
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ulmer Stadium and Speed Art Museum.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
