Visit St. Matthews
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 lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
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 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 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.
Whiskey Row
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education
Top hotels in St. Matthews
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Louisville East
Conveniently located property. Room was clean and spacious but starting to show its age a bit. Carpet needs to be replaced and one of the closet doors was broken. Bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 5 Jan, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Mall of St. Matthews
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Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Great staff. Great, clean property. Loved our stay.
Reviewed on 9 Jan, 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
It’s always a pleasure staying at the Plaza. Check in/ out is easy. Clean rooms / safe area
Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
One of the nicest hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Amazing property!
Reviewed on 8 Jan, 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
El personal fue amable y la habitation en buenas conditioned
Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St. Matthews
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 Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Highlands
While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Mid City Mall Shopping Center.
Butchertown
While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Lynn Family Stadium and Thomas Edison House.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
East Market District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Market District and surrounding area, you can visit Nulu Market Place and Thomas Edison House.
