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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 lively festivals 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Asia Institute Crane House 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 Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.