Lake Forest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lake Forest
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 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 Lake Forest Hotel Deals
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Very clean, great staff, close to activities and delicious food. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Well, i went there to relax. I felt very disappointed that my first time and first night ever being at this hotel, there where some kids. There where running around knocking on peoples door. The next day the power was out for three hours, and on top of that, then we sat outside for almost 30 mins. ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Property amazing
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
I don’t stay there and they took money off my card
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Excellent. Beautiful place.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Everything was perfect clean great customer service soon as you walk through the door it smelled amazing nice and clean amazing customer service checkin was nice and easy .. room was very nice and clean. Manger reception was awesome as well . The free breakfast was amazing! Definitely a 5 star ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Forest
Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bluegrass Indoor Karting and Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center while you're in town.
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.
Cherokee Triangle
While there might not be top attractions in Cherokee Triangle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Tyler Park
While Tyler Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
Butchertown
While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Lynn Family Stadium and Thomas Edison House.
