Parkland Travel Guide
Louisville
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 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.
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
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Parkland
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"Great bar the food was great , my room was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Great grounds, conveniently located large hotel but easy to navigate great getaway. Nice pool."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"The room was clean. The hotel was adequate. It is old and shabby. The first room we were assigned had water on the floor near the refrigerator. The second room's showerhead and control were not fixed into the wall - they moved when you touched them. Both rooms had sounds of water moving through pipes ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
"This was my first stay at the Omni and I was not disappointed. The staff was friendly, the atmosphere was beautiful, the room was quiet, and the location was ideal for getting to several must sees."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"Wonderful staff, large clean rooms. Will be back."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
"This was a recently renovated hotel and it is in excellent condition. Location was great and the staff was friendly."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkland
West Main Historic District
A noteworthy feature of West Main Historic District is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Frazier International History Museum and Louisville Slugger Museum.
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.
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.
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs are top sights worth seeing.
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.
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
