South Louisville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Louisville
Popular places to visit
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby Museum
Experience the thrill of attending a championship horse-racing event at a museum dedicated to one of the Triple Crown races.
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 great live music.
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.
Activities
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
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
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
The Best of Old Louisville: 60-Minute PRIVATE Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best South Louisville Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"This hotel is wonderful. It was completely remodel in 2024 they said. Rooms were spscish and nice. All staff from shuttle, to front desk, to the eaters were very friendly. We stayed one night got there late bc of our flight but they still picked us up at airport to get us to the hotel and the guy ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"The room was very clean. The breakfast variety is OK."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"Very outdated, the different floors smelled like smoke and mold. Bathrooms look like hospital bathrooms. Some rooms A/C worked, some didn't. Seems like its a trucker hotel, area is a little ratchet. There is a bar that is open to the public and safety wise idk how that works. Its an okay hotel but ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"It was great"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
"Room was a great size! Super clean property with stylish pool and bar area! Great experience with the staff each time!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Brown Hotel
"The bed was very comfortable and clean. Last minute dinner was absolutely delicious. Food was amazing. Beautiful Hotel felt like you were eating in a gorgeous museum with live piano music."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South Louisville
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
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.
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 Du Pont Manual Stadium and Ulmer Stadium.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Broadway Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Du Pont Manual Stadium and Headliners Music Hall.
