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 lively festivals and acclaimed art scene.
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.
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.
University of Louisville
Explore the campus of University of Louisville, during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.
Things to do
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Fairgrounds Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The room is nice. But we didn’t have a trashcan and some utilities in the washroom. But in the rest 4/5.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
Everything was great. Nice room Wonderful staff. Great restaurant
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
The room was clean and well maintained. However, at least one of the glasses that are provided in the kitchen area was dirty. Otherwise the staff at the front were pleasant.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Very good
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Front desk staff was very nice , transportation was quick fir the airport, rooms were nice and comfortable
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
Staff, especially Mark, and clean room.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Fairgrounds
University
If you're spending some time in University, L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium and Trager 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 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.
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.
