University Travel Guide
Louisville
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Top hotels in University
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Elevator was broke, couldn’t get the room cleaned, found a broken plastic fork in my eggs!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The bar was wonderful and bartender was amazing
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
No breakfast. Pretty water. Location good.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Room was great with king size. Shower was great also. Definitely recommend hotel to stay at even though no pool or weight room. No one under 21 allowed at location.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Very nice rooftop pool
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Brown Hotel
I have always wanted to stay at this historic hotel and finally had the chance. It did not disappoint. The hotel is such a pleasant change from the same old hotel chain. I highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs are top sights worth seeing.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
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 Ulmer Stadium and Speed Art Museum.
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 Headliners Music Hall.
