South Louisville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kentucky Derby Museum showing interior views
Kentucky Derby Museum featuring interior views
Kentucky Derby Museum featuring interior views
Kentucky Derby Museum showing interior views
Kentucky Derby Museum which includes interior views

Popular places to visit

Churchill Downs showing land animals and horse riding as well as a small group of people

Churchill Downs

Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.

Churchill Downs
Kentucky Derby Museum showing interior views

Kentucky Derby Museum

Experience the thrill of attending a championship horse-racing event at a museum dedicated to one of the Triple Crown races.

Kentucky Derby Museum
Kentucky Exposition Center

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 acclaimed art galleries.

Kentucky Exposition Center
Louisville Slugger Museum showing interior views

Louisville Slugger Museum

4/5(1 review)

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 Slugger Museum
Louisville Zoo

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 Zoo
Louisville Mega Cavern which includes caves

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 Mega Cavern

Activities

Where every day is Derby Day!

Kentucky Derby Museum General Admission Ticket

NZ$37
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kentucky Derby Museum General Admission Ticket
Bourbon & Derby: Makers Mark OR Buffalo trace + Churchill Down

Bourbon & Derby: Makers Mark OR Buffalo trace + Churchill Down

NZ$400
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bourbon & Derby: Makers Mark OR Buffalo trace + Churchill Down
Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour

Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour

NZ$44
per adult
Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

NZ$33
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Louisville: NuLu District Food and History Tour

Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District

NZ$216
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

NZ$25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best South Louisville Hotel Deals

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4 out of 5
140 North Fourth Street, Louisville, KY
The price is NZ$265 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$265
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,528 reviews)
"This place is amazing. Its amazing atmosphere people and surroundings"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

3.5 out of 5
830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY
The price is NZ$221 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$221
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (747 reviews)
"Bed was very comfortable. Our AC did not work. Maintenance came, slowly. Yet arrived to determine the unit needed replacement. They moved us to another room, no question."

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Omni Louisville Hotel

Omni Louisville Hotel

4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street, Louisville, KY
The price is NZ$316 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$316
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,556 reviews)
Great Anniversary Trip
"Upon checking in, I told Sharone it was our 44th Anniversary and we come to The Omni after spending the day at the KY State Fair. This was our 6th year returning. Not long after we were in our room, we heard a knock on the door. It was Sharone with a gift bag and two 4 gold balloons, denoting our ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Omni Louisville Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
800 W Market St, Louisville, KY
The price is NZ$163 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$163
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,519 reviews)
"Although the hotel was lovely and breakfast was delicious, I was let down by the subpar customer service. After a long drive on 8/13/25 , I arrived at 9:30pm with my family and confirmed my reservation, but the front desk agents in duty , refused to let me use the lobby restroom until I finished ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown

Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown

4 out of 5
501 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$242 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$242
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"I have stayed several times! Always a great experience."

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu

Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu

3.5 out of 5
710 E Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY
The price is NZ$252 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$252
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Whiskey Row and KFC Yum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (696 reviews)
"Wonderful quick and easy. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu
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Other neighbourhoods around South Louisville

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Fairgrounds

While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.

Fairgrounds
Conrad Caldwell House featuring signage and heritage elements

Old Louisville

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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

Old Louisville
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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.

Shelby Park
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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.

Germantown
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Smoketown Jackson

Though Smoketown Jackson may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Louisville Palace and Nulu Market Place.

Smoketown Jackson
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Tyler Park

While Tyler Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.

Tyler Park

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