Fairgrounds, KY
Louisville
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention center in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
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
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.
University of Louisville
Explore the campus of University of Louisville, during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.
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
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education
Fairgrounds Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Close to airport. Restaurant/bar was really good.
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
I cant believe this hotel wouldnt take our cash! Cash is legal tender!!! If it wasnt for the manager on duty, who was very nice, I would have given it the poorest ratings!!
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
It says Hilton, but it is the motel 6 of Hilton. Yes it is clean, the staff is great, the breakfast is fine. The hotel is "dog friendly" which means you will hear barking dogs most of the time when their owners are out. Make sure you bring your own cups, too, as there are none in your room. Probably ...
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Clean and nice
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
Yes, but small one
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport
Excellent!
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Fairgrounds
Highland Park
While Highland Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kentucky Kingdom and Freedom Hall.
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Audubon
Though Audubon might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Du Pont Manual Stadium and Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg isn't home to many top sights, Du Pont Manual Stadium and Ulmer Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Poplar Level
While visiting Poplar Level, you might make a stop by sights like Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern.
Shelby Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shelby Park and surrounding area, you can visit Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Broadway Theatre.
