Fairgrounds Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
Whiskey Row
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
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.
Activities
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Our pick of the best Fairgrounds Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Todo estuvo perfecto estamos muy contentos
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Perfect
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
Great location, decent room and breakfast. Stayed two nights for a convention at the expo center. Easy to get to. Breakfast was MUCH better on Friday morning than Saturday. I wonder why? More choices and variety the first day. Easy and convenient and reasonably priced. Bonus was on site Tesla ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
Great place to stay. Friendly staff. Very clean!
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
Cleanliness and kind staff
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
Clean, comfortable room, the breakfast was outstanding!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
University
If you're spending some time in University, L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium and Trager 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 Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but KFC Yum Center and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum 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 Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
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.
