Southside Travel Guide
Louisville
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 theatre scene 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 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.
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 Southside
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Great stay!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Spacious room, historic building downtown Louisville! Convenient to downtown restaurants..also had a very nice bar and restaurant on location. Outstanding breakfast buffet!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Visited for my son’s wrestling event. Great front desk staff- April and Sam are very helpful and kind. It’s a family friendly hotel and also has a fun night atmosphere for adults. Hotel is older but clean and the atmosphere is relaxing. We will stay here again!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
It was a clean place to stay
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Stunning hotel, valet service was chaotic
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Brown Hotel
Absolutely beautiful hotel loved the stay!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs are top sights worth seeing.
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium 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.
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 Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Broadway Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
