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
During your trip, find out what's happening in Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention centre in Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in South Louisville
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Heating did not work. The room was freezing, we called down for help in middle of the night and they offered no help, said we’d have to wait until morning. The blankets and bedding were very thin and uncomfortable, thinner than a towel. They had no extra blankets!! Furnishing was very basic, and ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
The room was clean. The guest services was amazing. The restaurants, the bars, the marketplace everything was top notch.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The food at the restaurant was terrible
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Not very happy…my girlfriend was added to the reservation bc i would working in New Albany when check out time would be. She went to check in and her name wasn’t even added to the reservation, she had to show proof of the add on. Once she got the room she opened the door and the room hadn’t been ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Excellent services and beautiful bedrooms
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
The rooms and entire hotel were spotless… The staff were all warm and friendly and very inviting extremely helpful… I would come back and stay there… Thank you Hilton Garden Inn
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Louisville
University
If you're spending some time in University, L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium and Ulmer Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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 Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Ohio River Valley 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 Ulmer Stadium and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.
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.
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.
