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 acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
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.
Activities
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
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
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Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Breakfast was really bad lack of food had to ask constantly for hot water to make tea When I booked hotel an airport shuttle was included in price. No airport shuttle,so extra expenses on taxi's(main reasons this hotel was booked) Hotel room was the same as it was 10 years ago. Severe noise from ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
Nice hotel clean rooms perfect!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Nice rooms. Very spacious and clean,
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
Staff was amazing, property was nice and clean, room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was great!
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport
The room was great for my dogs. No issues. Have stayed here the last 3 years when attending the dog show.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 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.
Audubon
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Audubon and surrounding area, you can visit Freedom Hall and Highland Festival Grounds.
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 Speed Art 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 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 Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
