Valley Station Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Valley Station
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
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.
Activities
Bourbon Tour (03) : Buffalo Trace, Woodford, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Other
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Our pick of the best Valley Station Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"Room was clean and spacious. Bed was very comfortable and the staff was amazing"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Nice clean rooms. Just wish there was a microwave."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"Cheap.. the lobby, pool, restaurant are decent but rooms are out definitely outdated, not cleaned well. Had sticky food residue on table. Rooms are dark and dingy. But rooms arent terrible for the low price.."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"The hotel was clean and spacious. I would stay there again."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
"Room was a great size! Super clean property with stylish pool and bar area! Great experience with the staff each time!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Brown Hotel
"N/A"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Valley Station
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs are top sights worth seeing.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium 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.
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 Du Pont Manual Stadium and Ulmer Stadium.
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.
