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 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.
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.
Fourth Street Live!
You can do some window-shopping at Fourth Street Live! during your visit to Louisville. Experience the area's entertainment choices and lively festivals.
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Staff was nice and helpful. Room was clean. There was a slight odor in the hallways, but overall enjoyed my stay. Would/Will stay here again
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
My car, along with 5 others in the parking lot were all broken into, windows shattered. Police officer stated it happens all the time when they have large events at the Expo Center & they have repeatedly told the hotels to add more lighting & cameras to the parking lots but they refuse. I will not ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
Yes, but small one
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
We had a great stay. Hotel was updated and clean. Staff were very nice. My son and his friend enjoyed the pool table in the lobby. Nice free breakfast. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
No coffee 6 minutes after breakfast was finished at 9:30am was inconvenient! We had late nights and were only able to take advantage of breakfast hours 1 day in our 3 day stay. Convenient location to Kentucky Expo Center.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Would not recommend
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
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.
University
If you're spending some time in University, L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium and Ulmer Stadium 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.
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.
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 Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Landward House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
