Fairgrounds Travel 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 great live music 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 great live music 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.
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
overall just a great experience
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Great location. Friendly staff. Clean room.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
Breakfast is alright , tv can be update to the latest streaming service. Bathroom need a fan in there
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Staff was honestly pretty rude in their responses, but gave us what we asked for spoke with two different team members. Breakfast was good and the room was a little outdated. (Specially the bathroom) There are quite a few things good to do near by.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center
Clean, comfortable. Met our needs. Close to Churchill Downs.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
Sarah was so welcoming and helpful, she goes above and beyond to assist customers. I observed her with a few people and she is awesome!
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
University
If you're spending some time in University, Ulmer Stadium and Speed Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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 Ulmer Stadium and Speed Art Museum.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
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.
