Watterson Park
Louisville
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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 lively festivals 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 top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour
Bourbon Tour (03) : Buffalo Trace, Woodford, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Other
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Kentucky Derby Museum General Admission Ticket
Self Guided Driving Tour to Four Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Top hotels in Watterson Park
Red Roof Inn Louisville Fair and Expo
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Watterson Park
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
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 Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
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.
Okolona
Travellers like the shopping in Okolona, and Great Clips Festival Shopping Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Cherokee Triangle
While there might not be top attractions in Cherokee Triangle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Historic Frankfort Avenue.