Fairgrounds Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


Visit Fairgrounds
Stay near popular Fairgrounds attractions
Activities

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District

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

Louisville Murder Mystery Self Guided City Escape Game

Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Fairgrounds Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"Great hotel for the festival. Very clean and comfortable."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
"The staff was amazing! Nice to have coffee always available BUT no half and half! Only that awful fake coffee mate. Please offer half and half!"
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
"The property was nice and had free EV chargers. The only issues we had was that the exhaust fan in the bathroom didn't work and obviously hadnt for some time because the bathroom door hinges were rusty and the shower steam never dissipated"
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo
"We only planned to stay for one night as it was our only option left close to the event we were going to. The walls are very thin, you hear all traffic, your neighbors and people in the halls. The shower had awful water pressure and water came out of the shower head and the faucet at the same time, ..."
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport
Our guide on 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.

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.

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.

Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ohio River Valley and Asia Institute Crane House while in the area.

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.















