Fairgrounds 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
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.
Activities
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education
Our pick of the best Fairgrounds Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Na
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Clean and very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
Yes, but small one
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
We had a great stay. Hotel was updated and clean. Staff were very nice. My son and his friend enjoyed the pool table in the lobby. Nice free breakfast. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport
Perfect for a quick trip to the airport in the morning
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
The staff here is excellent. Kelly and Aria were both very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
Highland Park
While there might not be top attractions in Highland Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kentucky Kingdom and Freedom Hall.
University
If you're spending some time in University, L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium and Ulmer Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Audubon
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Audubon and surrounding area, you can visit Freedom Hall and Highland Festival Grounds.
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 Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Landward House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
