South Louisville Travel Guide
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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
Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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.
Top hotels in South Louisville
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Friendly staff, excellent location walkable to a variety of food and drink establishments. River views and walkway. Many distileries in the neighborhood. Nice breakfast options including a buffet, for a reasonable price. Tons of space in the king suite. We will be back.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Beautiful hotel! So large with so many amenities. Restaurant with really good food, coffee shop, pastries shop, breakfast and lunch sandwich shop and a convenient grocery store. Room was very clean and comfortable and service staff were so friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Front desk Nikki check in very helpful! Did run out of soap during week not replaced but otherwise good stay
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Great area and clean
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Great location
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Highly recommend this hotel. The room we had was very clean, spacious, and good natural lighting. The staff especially at the reception area were all very approachable and helpful.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around South Louisville
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 Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum 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.
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 Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Du Pont Manual Stadium.
Smoketown Jackson
Though Smoketown Jackson may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Louisville Palace and Nulu Market Place.
