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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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 great live music and acclaimed art galleries.
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 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.
Louisville Mega Cavern
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Louisville Mega Cavern during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in South Louisville
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
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 Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Asia Institute Crane House 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 Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
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.
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.
- Churchill Downs
- Kentucky Derby
- Kentucky Exposition Center
- KFC Yum Center
- University of Louisville
- Louisville Slugger Museum
- Louisville Zoo
- Louisville Mega Cavern
- L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
- Whiskey Row
- Louisville Waterfront Park
- Muhammad Ali Center
- Ohio River
- Kentucky Bourbon Trail Visitor Center
- 21c Museum Hotel
- Freedom Hall
- Belle of Louisville
- Louisville Slugger Field
- Lynn Family Stadium
- Iroquois Park
- Nulu Market Place
- Springhurst Towne Center Shopping Center
- Historic Frankfort Avenue