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 lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
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 Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Activities
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
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
The Galt is our preference when visiting Louisville.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The front desk was amazing and super helpful! I forgot the gentleman's name - but we even tried to tip him and he wouldn't accept. Great customer service, clean pool, clean rooms and enjoyed the restaurant as well!
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Amazing stay!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
It was pretty decent. One of the workers was a little too strict about my kids jumping into the pool but overall, decent stay.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
New and clean
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
I enjoyed my stay at this location. Kevin, who worked the front desk was incredibly helpful with giving me options to make me comfortable to telling me about their sister property so that i may have more options for the future. The rooms were warm with comfortable beds and a quiet surrounding. I ...
Reviewed on 29 Jan 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.
Deer Park
Deer Park might not have many top sights, but Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Louisville Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
