University Travel Guide
Louisville
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
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 University
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Clean room. Nice staff. Brought up a crib
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
We had a great stay. No free breakfast, but restaurant on site to order. Walkable to the expo center.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Very clean, staff was great, nice market on level!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Room smelled like cigarettes when we arrived, the hotel charged my card an additional 100 dollars accusing us of smoking in the room. When I called to discuss with the desk they were extremely rude and I told them we never smoked in the room because none of us are smokers and she immediately decided ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Beautiful rooms, friendly staff, very clean and classy
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Everything was great. Check-in and check out clerks were good, room was nice and clean, breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
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.
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.
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.
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.
