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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 great live music 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.
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 Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.
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.
Whiskey Row
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
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
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
One night stay. All good
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Great!
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
I frequently visit Louisville and have found my new favorite hotel! Staff is very friendly, breakfast was better than other hotels I’ve had, and it was nice and quiet. Even our two small dogs adjusted well. Wonderful overnight stay!
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo
Very clean room, sraff was really nice, breakfast was good
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
Stayed for the Kentucky State Fair. Walking distance to fairgrounds. Great staff and clean rooms.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Clean room. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
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 Speed Art Museum and Freedom Hall.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Broadway Theatre 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.
