Fairgrounds Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention centre in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Churchill Downs
You can take time to visit Churchill Downs during your travels to Louisville. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
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
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Louisville Slugger Museum during your travels in Louisville. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Louisville Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Louisville Zoo home during your holiday in Louisville? Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Very dog friendly
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
I called to see if the pool was heated and was told it was.... When I got to the pool It was cold. I got in as far as my legs. The pool area itself was cold...which didn't help. Towels were laying around. I was VERY disappointed *especially* because I wanted to enjoy the stay. Other than my keys ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
Black out curtains don’t close - front desk “oh yea we know several rooms mothers are not getting to operate the curtains” and AC squeaked all night / choose somewhere else until they can get maintenance onsite.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Our room was clean, the toilet was having some issues and was not flushing well. We used the shuttle for the expo center that was great! Your drivers were very friendly! Snacks at ghe drsk were way too expensive! Breakfast was good! Overaĺl a pleasant experience
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
Great rooms
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport
This was perfect for what we needed for just staying the night for a gymnastics meet.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Audubon
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Audubon and surrounding area, you can visit Du Pont Manual Stadium and Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve.
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.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Broadway Theatre 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 Du Pont Manual Stadium and Headliners Music Hall.
