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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 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.
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.
Whiskey Row
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
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
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
Staff was very kind and hospitable! Our room was comfortable and clean.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
We spent two nights at the hotel and enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and comfortable. The front desk staff and housekeeping personnel were very friendly. The breakfast was very good and the service was fine. The hotel is conveniently located to the airport and downtown points of interest. We ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo
Beds were comfortable, room clean and breakfast offerings fine. All good for the price and 15 minute walk to University of Louisville football stadium and 5 minute short drive to Churchill Downs.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Staff was courteous and helpful
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Good Price. Clean. Very close to Fairgrounds.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs 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 Du Pont Manual Stadium and Ulmer Stadium.
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.
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.
