Watterson Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 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.
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 Watterson Park Hotel Deals
Red Roof Inn Louisville Fair and Expo
Yes it was
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Candlewood Suites Louisville Airport by IHG
Our room was clean and the staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Very clean room. However the landline hotel room phones did not work so you couldn’t call the front desk. Also there was no microwave. Overall very nice hotel and staff.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
I decided to stay here because of a deal that was running. Overall, it was great. Breakfast is not included with all packages. FYI. Apart from that, the main things that kept me from giving a 5 star review were the lack of a microwave in the room, and though tea was included, the Keurig did not have ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
We came for Bourbon and Beyond and it was hot, we loved the reprieve at the pool. Drinks were expensive.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Very clean, comfortable bed, and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Watterson Park
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Deer Park
Deer Park might not have many top sights, but Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
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.
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.
Cherokee Triangle
While there might not be top attractions in Cherokee Triangle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Historic Frankfort Avenue.
