Southville Travel Guide
Louisville
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
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!
Top hotels in Southville
The Delegate
The Delegate is a unique travel experience. I would look at it a a crossover from an Airbnb and a hotel. Far more personal than a hotel, but more relational than an Airbnb. It brings together the best of both. Having fine dining on the premises was a plus. The bar staff was the best. Clean and easy ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Capital Plaza Hotel
Clean room, staff was wonderful
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn Frankfort
The breakfast was great
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Shelbyville by IHG
The room was spotless, both check in and check out were effortless, and everyone was really friendly and helpful. Comfortable beds are why we stay here.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Shelbyville
yes, everything was very nice
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Frankfort by IHG
All the above
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southville
Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bluegrass Indoor Karting and Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center 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.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Deer Park
Deer Park might not have many top sights, but Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Louisville Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
