Watterson Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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 Watterson Park Hotel Deals
Red Roof Inn Louisville Fair and Expo
It was the perfect stay for me. It had a microwave and a fridge that worked perfectly fine. I didn’t have any problems with water temperature at the hotel. The room was provided with an iron and ironing board, which was nice to have. In my 1 bed King bedroom, it also had a desk area to be on your ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Helpful staff, easy navigation.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Na
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
I was very frusterated with the check-in process and the staff. We booked this hotel to have 2 queen beds and then at check-in which was just before 10pm at night they tried to tell me that they did not have any double queen rooms available and that I was getting switched into a kind room (which ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Clean quiet close to Louisville plenry of parking
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
The room was really nice. The only complaint, if you want to call it that, is there was no gift shop. I’m used to seeing gift shops, so if you want to get anything that you forgot. They did have vending machines. I think a gift shop just makes it nicer.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Watterson Park
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Audubon
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Audubon and surrounding area, you can visit Freedom Hall and Highland Festival Grounds.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
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 Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
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.
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 Ulmer Stadium and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.
