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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.
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.
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.
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: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
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
Our pick of the best University Hotel Deals
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Room was great, hotel was in a great location for a concert at the Yum Center. Room service was pretty quick. Would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Clean and great service
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
The motel was clean, and the staff was very courteous
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
I have small bites on my right hand and on both legs. I have pictures and they are very similar to ones of bed bugs. I believe I was in room 204. I hope you look into this and resolve the issue. I am praying I didn’t bring any home to my bed and family
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
First time staying and it was wonderful ! Beautiful rooms and so clean!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
Staff was great and was apologizing for a room not being cleaned and ready even though we had arrived 30mins earlier than check in time.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
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.
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.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Landward House 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 Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
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.
