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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in South Louisville
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Room lighting was a little dark but was super spacious for what I paid
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Customer service was amazing and the room was amazingly spotless. I felt at home in a quiet environment.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
All good
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Everything in the room worked everything was clean and spotless the staff was very sweet especially Miss Jenny thank you Ms Jenny the pool was clean although it was a little cold but that was just because the ceiling fan was on and it's kind of an open pool but we enjoyed every moment. We will be ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
Clean rooms, great restaurant, excellent location
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Louisville
University
If you're spending some time in University, L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium and Trager Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
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 Freedom Hall.
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.
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.
