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 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.
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.
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
Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education
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
Top hotels in Southside
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"We had traveled 9 hours and went to the restaurant after checking in. It was 830pm and the restaurant did not close until 10. There were 2 people standing at the hostess station. When asked for a table of 4, she said it would be a 30 minute wait. I looked around and saw many many empty tables and ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Me encantó"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"It was great for the price. There was a bit of noise. The bath did not work properly. I would likely stay again...it was just one night so I did not complain about the bath. It was a bit noisy early. It had beautiful grounds and a lake view. The price, again, was great."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
"We loved the room, our bed was very very firm but other than that it was perfect. Having all the dining options was super great too."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"The rooms that face south east you can hear the h-vac units running all night long. The casino didn't have any card games only video poker"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
The Brown Hotel
"The hotel was overpriced and lacked basic supplies like coffee and tea. The mattress was extremely hard, causing me severe pain and making me miss my front row show with Robert Plant. The bathroom baseboard was filthy with residue. The layout was confusing, making it hard to find anything. The parking ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
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 Du Pont Manual Stadium and Ulmer Stadium.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while in the area.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Broadway Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
