Southside Travel Guide
Louisville
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 art galleries and great live music.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
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.
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.
Whiskey Row
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Southside
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Amazing hotel
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The bartenders were awesome!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
The hotel is beautiful and the staff was amazing from the time we checked in until we checked out definitely one of my top five hotel hotels and stays
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Helpful and friendly staff. Great for families!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Very nice! Clean hotel!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Parking was good but the building is old and the carpet to the escalator are terrible
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
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.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium 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 Speed Art Museum and Freedom Hall.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
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.
