South Louisville
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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
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 lively festivals.
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.
Things to do
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Louisville 3-Hour Bourbon Trolley Tour with Distillery & Tastings
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Top hotels in South Louisville
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Large room, clean!
Reviewed on 27 Mar, 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Close to airport
Reviewed on 27 Mar, 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Rooms are clean and in very good condition. With the exception of the soap dish in the shower not getting cleaned from the last guest. Grounds could be kept a bit cleaner. It's a big hotel so I'm sure it's hard to keep up with. Between my room window and the outside railing there is an old pop can ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar, 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Great stay! Very nice room
Reviewed on 27 Mar, 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Terrible.
Reviewed on 23 Mar, 2026
The Brown Hotel
outstanding customer service and friendliness.
Reviewed on 28 Mar, 2026
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 Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Ohio River Valley 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.
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.
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.
