South Louisville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Kentucky Derby Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
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.
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.
Top hotels in South Louisville
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The Galt House Hotel was clean, friendly, and accessible to everything down town. The restaurants and bars were warm and friendly. It was a great stay.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
We had booked a suite for the night of our wedding and when checking in, the staff (Matt & Lina) were awesome! Matt upgraded our room to the Presidential Suite and made the night even better! Thank you all for the wonderful experience!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
It was a great stay my only complaint is they have the fans on in the pool area and it makes it really cold when you get out of the pool other then that amazing place
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Service great all around!
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Quite and comfy bed
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Love watching the horses on the track in the am
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around South Louisville
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
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.
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.
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.
Smoketown Jackson
Though Smoketown Jackson may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Louisville Palace and Nulu Market Place.
South Louisville Travel Guide
- Churchill Downs
- Kentucky Derby
- Kentucky Exposition Center
- KFC Yum Center
- University of Louisville
- Louisville Slugger Museum
- Louisville Mega Cavern
- L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
- Louisville Zoo
- Whiskey Row
- Louisville Palace
- Muhammad Ali Center
- Louisville Waterfront Park
- Freedom Hall
- 21c Museum Hotel
- Kentucky Bourbon Trail Visitor Center
- Ohio River
- Nulu Market Place
- Louisville Slugger Field
- Springhurst Towne Center Shopping Center
- Lynn Family Stadium
- Belle of Louisville
