South Louisville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kentucky Derby Museum showing interior views
Kentucky Derby Museum featuring interior views
Kentucky Derby Museum featuring interior views
Kentucky Derby Museum showing interior views
Kentucky Derby Museum which includes interior views

Popular places to visit

Churchill Downs showing land animals and horse riding as well as a small group of people

Churchill Downs

Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.

Churchill Downs
Kentucky Derby Museum showing interior views

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 Derby Museum
Kentucky Exposition Center

Kentucky Exposition Center

Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.

Kentucky Exposition Center
Louisville Slugger Museum showing interior views

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 Slugger Museum
Louisville Zoo

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.

Louisville Zoo
Louisville Mega Cavern which includes caves

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.

Louisville Mega Cavern

Activities

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

AU$23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Bourbon Bottle Hall selfie!

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

AU$24
per adult
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

AU$42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Our professional ghost tour guides dress in historic costume and carry lanterns.

Walking Ghost Tour in Louisville

AU$38
per adult
Walking Ghost Tour in Louisville
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories

Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories

AU$23
per traveller
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour

Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours

AU$39
per adult
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
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Our pick of the best South Louisville Hotel Deals

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4 out of 5
140 North Fourth Street, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$247 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$247
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,708 reviews)
"Amazing hotel"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

3.5 out of 5
830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY
Fully refundable
The price is AU$171 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$171
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (882 reviews)
"Super nice staff, great location, kid and dog friendly!"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Omni Louisville Hotel

Omni Louisville Hotel

4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$360 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$360
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,651 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful and the staff was amazing from the time we checked in until we checked out definitely one of my top five hotel hotels and stays"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Omni Louisville Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
800 W Market St, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$155 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$155
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,595 reviews)
"Helpful and friendly staff. Great for families!"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4 out of 5
4520 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,527 reviews)
"Very nice! Clean hotel!"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

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Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Radisson Hotel Louisville North

Radisson Hotel Louisville North

3 out of 5
505 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, IN
The price is AU$101 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$101
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Clarksville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall ...
6.8/10 (2,454 reviews)
"Parking was good but the building is old and the carpet to the escalator are terrible"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
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Other neighbourhoods around South Louisville

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University

If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

University
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Fairgrounds

While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.

Fairgrounds
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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.

Highland Park
Conrad Caldwell House featuring signage and heritage elements

Old Louisville

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Old Louisville
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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 Speed Art Museum and Freedom Hall.

Schnitzelburg
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Shelby Park

Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Shelby Park

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