Fairgrounds Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Activities
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education
Our pick of the best Fairgrounds Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Delicious fresh breakfast, very friendly staff, beautiful facility overall. Will definitely stay at Crown Plaza again!
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
Very nice hotel with lots of amenities, pool table , breakfast and Great service
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Nice, convenient hotel. Close to airport, close to university, so perfect for my needs. Staff was very friendly. Bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Plenty of parking space, room is spacious and clean. Very close to SDF airport and have free shuttle to airport so it was convinient for me and my son after we check out. The front desk staffs are so nice and proffessional, help me to check in early with out any hassle and adfitional fee, since we ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport
This was one of the better Hampton Inn's I've stayed in. Also it was walking distance to the Expo center which was a great benefit. Overall I would stay here again the next time my son's archery team goes to NASP Nationals.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
Breakfast was delicious! A good variety of selections from fresh berries and yogurt to eggs and sausage. The facilities were very clean and quiet. Staff were very friendly. We will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs 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.
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.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Du Pont Manual Stadium and Headliners Music Hall.
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.
