Fairgrounds, KY
Louisville
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening at Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
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 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.
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 Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.
Things to do
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit
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
Old Louisville Walking Tour Recommended by The New York Times! @ 4th and Ormsby
Fairgrounds Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"It was a quick overnight stay. The Derby Pie was delightful and the staff was very helpful and friendly."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
"Room was clean. Easy check in."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport
"We enjoyed this spot for the classic tournament at the expo center. It’s close enough to walk in 5-7 minutes. Beds were super comfy and everything was very clean. Nice quick breakfast. We loved it! Highly recommend."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
"Convenient and affordable"
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
"Staff was phenomenal. Comfortable beds linnen Unfortunately this hotel could use some deep carpet cleaning. There is a musty odor that overpowers the senses. No amount of spray can fix that. Carpets definitely dirty. Lobby near nicely decorated. Water fountain and coffee available for free."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
"Clean room, comfy bed, easy check in and out. Great breakfast"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Fairgrounds
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
South Louisville
While visiting South Louisville, you might make a stop by sights like Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg isn't home to many top sights, Du Pont Manual Stadium and Speed Art Museum 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 Du Pont Manual Stadium and Headliners Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
