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Popular places to visit
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 great live music and lively festivals.
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 great live music.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
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.
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.
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 University Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"The staff was very helpful."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"The hotel has it posted no pool parties and only 4 people per room but everytime we went to the pool there was close to 100 people in there and more people bringing kids and dropping them off for the “birthday party” . They had all kinds of floats and pool toys all over the place on top of that there ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
"Great place to stay, rooms great, staff amazing. Pool fun! Valet is toughest part, but staff kept running smoothly. Will definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"Very nice"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Brown Hotel
"The Brown is a lovely enclave in the heart of the city. Its rich history makes for an interesting stay. The cocktails at the bar were phenomenal and the waitstaff excelled! When we arrived, a live pianist was entertaining the guests. The room was simple, but lovely."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs are top sights worth seeing.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
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 Speed Art Museum.
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.
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.
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.
