Fairgrounds Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


Visit Fairgrounds
Stay near popular Fairgrounds attractions
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
"The interior pool room was very hot. Along the baseboards and corners carpeting were a little dusty but all in all the hotel was nice and the shuttle driver was nice too Give us a ride to Kentucky Kingdom."
Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
"Breakfast was not good"
Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
"Everything was perfect"
Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center
"Breakfast was meatless, bread cereal and a pancake maker plus bananas were the staple."
Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
"The room was clean but did have a mildew smell. We were there for a basketball tournament and finding another hotel wasn’t in the cards although I did look for one. The staff was really nice and the AC was good! We did report that the air vent in the bathroom needed to be secured and were informed ..."
Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo
"Rooms were clean Staff was helpful"
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Fairgrounds

Downtown Louisville
Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.

Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Plainview Tennis 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.

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

Phoenix Hill
While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field are some notable places to visit nearby.















