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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 acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
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 lively bars while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The place was remodeled beautifully and clean.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
We spent two nights at the hotel and enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and comfortable. The front desk staff and housekeeping personnel were very friendly. The breakfast was very good and the service was fine. The hotel is conveniently located to the airport and downtown points of interest. We ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Nice
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo
Yes
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
Staff was great. Loved the availability of laundry and fresh fruit for breakfast.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
The property was clean, and well kept. Breakfast was good tor me
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
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 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.
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 Du Pont Manual Stadium.
Fairgrounds Travel Guide
- Kentucky Exposition Center
- Freedom Hall
- Highland Festival Grounds
- KFC Yum Center
- Churchill Downs
- University of Louisville
- Louisville Slugger Museum
- Louisville Mega Cavern
- Kentucky Derby
- L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
- Louisville Zoo
- Whiskey Row
- Louisville Palace
- Muhammad Ali Center
- Louisville Waterfront Park
- Kentucky Bourbon Trail Visitor Center
- 21c Museum Hotel
- Ohio River
- Lynn Family Stadium
- Nulu Market Place
- Jim Beam American Outpost
- Springhurst Towne Center Shopping Center
- Louisville Slugger Field
