Fairgrounds Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"I thought the hotel was very nice. A little bit dated but clean. The front desk staff was very nice. The room was huge because opted for the bigger room with a king bed. I would stay there again. The breakfast was just ok."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
"Clean room. Nice staff."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
"Everything was great!!!"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
"Good"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport
"The one thing I was disappointed about is I called ahead of time to let the staff know it was for my wife and our anniversary, and there was nothing in the room that pointed toward the occasion."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport
"Clean, you cant get any closer tov the Cardinals stadium. Breakfast was decent. Took a star for not having forks and not having extra bedding for fold out bed. I would stay again."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Fairgrounds
Downtown Louisville
Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.
Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Bluegrass Indoor Karting while you're in town.
St. Matthews
St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.
Phoenix Hill
While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
