University
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
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 Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Top hotels in University
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The Galt is our preference when visiting Louisville.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The room is nice. But we didn’t have a trashcan and some utilities in the washroom. But in the rest 4/5.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Amazing stay!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
It was pretty decent. One of the workers was a little too strict about my kids jumping into the pool but overall, decent stay.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
All of the above. Staff especially
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
I enjoyed my stay at this location. Kevin, who worked the front desk was incredibly helpful with giving me options to make me comfortable to telling me about their sister property so that i may have more options for the future. The rooms were warm with comfortable beds and a quiet surrounding. I ...
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs are top sights worth seeing.
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 Ulmer Stadium and Freedom Hall.
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 Headliners Music Hall.
