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
During your trip, find out what's happening in Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention centre in Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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 great live music and lively festivals.
Things to do
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in South Louisville
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Loved our stay!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Great stay
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Good price
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Room looked new and really spacious and clean. Location is close to the airport and downtown. Staff is very professional and accommodating.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
This may be my favorite among all the hotels I’ve stayed in. My room was SO quiet. It’s the size of a small apartment & it was nice to have space to spread out. Staff was friendly & professional. I love the CVS with a connecting door to the lobby. So convenient! Breakfast was great. I had a custom ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Louisville
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union 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 Du Pont Manual Stadium and Ulmer Stadium.
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 Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
