South Louisville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
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 Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
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
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best South Louisville Hotel Deals
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Room was comfortable. Staff excellent.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Excellent friendly staff
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Staff has been very kind and very helpful. Room was very clean
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Wingate by Wyndham Louisville Fair and Expo
Very clean/ good breakfast
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Great customer service and very clean
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Louisville
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
Highland Park
While there might not be top attractions in Highland Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kentucky Kingdom and Freedom Hall.
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.
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.
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.
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