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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 acclaimed art galleries.
Churchill Downs
You can take time to visit Churchill Downs during your travels to Louisville. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
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.
Louisville Mega Cavern
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Louisville Mega Cavern during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Great service and excellent accommodations!!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
Completely remodeled and very nice!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
The room was clean and well maintained. However, at least one of the glasses that are provided in the kitchen area was dirty. Otherwise the staff at the front were pleasant.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Front desk staff was very nice , transportation was quick fir the airport, rooms were nice and comfortable
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo
Clean
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport
Yes
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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 Ulmer Stadium and Freedom Hall.
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 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.
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.
