Visit St. Matthews
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 St. Matthews
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Louisville East
The room was clean and the staff was very friendly. The breakfast buffet was also nice. We went to go to the mega cavern for the Christmas lights and it was centrally located for that. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Mall of St. Matthews
Spotless and staff was Great
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Super nice
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Stay was amazing. Had a wonderful time. Staff was awesome. The bed was incredible.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Clean and friendly staff. Hotel was close to lots of things to do.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Affordable and luxurious
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around St. Matthews
Deer Park
Deer Park might not have many top sights, but Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Louisville Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Cherokee Triangle
While there might not be top attractions in Cherokee Triangle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
Tyler Park
While Tyler Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Butchertown
While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Lynn Family Stadium and Mellwood Art Center.
Highlands
While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Mid City Mall Shopping Center.
