South Louisville, KY
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Popular places to visit
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby Museum
Experience the thrill of attending a championship horse-racing event at a museum dedicated to one of the Triple Crown races.
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening at Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and great live music.
Louisville Slugger Museum
Baseball is part of the American fabric. See where one important tool for this sport is produced in the factory that makes ball games possible.
Louisville Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.
Louisville Zoo
A zoo visit promotes respect for animals and their well-being. Share a day with family at this city zoo with its abundance of species and activity areas.
Things to do
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Louisville: Copper & Kings Distillery Tour and Tasting
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
South Louisville Hotel Deals
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Updated rooms and public spaces, fun retail and bar options, excellent location.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Wonderful experience at Crowne Plaza in Louisville! Parking was great. The lobby was beautiful and clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and tidy. The lamp in the room was broken and needed to be replaced, not glued. I did inform the staff. I wish the restaurant was open ...
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Clean Spacious and good atmosphere.
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Great, will book again !
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Nice room, walk in shower, great breakfast
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
My room was spacious and the beds super comfortable. I loved the wall coverings throughout the property which portrayed much of rich history surrounding the Kentucky Derby.
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025
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Other neighborhoods around South Louisville
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
Old Louisville
Boasting Victorian architecture and the highest concentration of stained glass windows in residential homes, Old Louisville offers a walkable neighborhood with pedestrian-only streets, diverse dining options, and attractions like Central Park and the Conrad-Caldwell House.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg isn't home to many top sights, Du Pont Manual Stadium and Ulmer Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Shelby Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shelby Park and surrounding area, you can visit Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.
Germantown
When in Germantown, you can plan a visit to Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Du Pont Manual Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Smoketown Jackson
While there might not be top attractions in Smoketown Jackson, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Louisville Palace and Nulu Market Place.
