St. Matthews Travel Guide
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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 great live music and lively festivals.
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.
University of Louisville
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Louisville during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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 St. Matthews
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Louisville East
We didn't get to have breakfast since we woke up late, even though a staff told us to help ourselves as thwy were cleaning up. We did coffee & it was just what we needed.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Mall of St. Matthews
Great staff!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Very clean room. I had the unfortunate timing of being a guest at the same time of a basketball tournament so had many basketball boys running the hallways late at night. But overall amenities were great.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Room hot. Air conditioner wasn’t working properly. Maintenance called. They had to pull filter. It was black with filth. Very dangerous health hazard. Did not replace filter. Had to sleep without filter in air conditioner. Also dangerous health hazard.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Great!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
My only complaint is there is no room service, and there is no food available past 11:00pm. The bar in the casino stays open until 3am, however, there is no room service. They should offer food and beverage service to the rooms, and there should be food available 24/7 because it’s a casino hotel. ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St. Matthews
Cherokee Triangle
While there might not be top attractions in Cherokee Triangle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
Irish Hill
While Irish Hill isn't home to many top sights, Headliners Music Hall and Mellwood Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Highlands
While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Mid City Mall Shopping Center.
Butchertown
While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Lynn Family Stadium and Thomas Edison House.
