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
During your trip, find out what's happening at Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention center in Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
2 Hour Pedal Bar Tour through Downtown Louisville
South Louisville Hotel Deals
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Other neighborhoods around South Louisville
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University
If you're spending some time in University, Cardinal Stadium and Speed Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
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Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Asia Institute Crane House while you're in town.
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Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg isn't home to many top sights, Shelby Park and Freedom Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Shelby Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shelby Park and surrounding area, you can visit Shelby Park and Broadway Theatre.
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Germantown
When in Germantown, you can plan a visit to Shelby Park and Nulu Market Place, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
More to Explore
9 Awesome one-week vacation destinations you need to visit
- Churchill Downs
- Kentucky Derby
- Kentucky Derby Museum
- Kentucky Exposition Center
- KFC Yum Center
- Kentucky Kingdom
- Louisville Slugger Museum
- University of Louisville
- Louisville Mega Cavern
- Fourth Street Live!
- Louisville Zoo
- Kentucky International Convention Center
- Louisville Waterfront Park
- Cardinal Stadium
- Louisville Palace
- Muhammad Ali Center
- Ohio River
- Mall St. Matthews
- Waverly Hills Sanatorium
- E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
- Kentucky Bourbon Trail Visitor Center
- Freedom Hall
- Whiskey Row
- Belle of Louisville
- Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino
- Springhurst Towne Center Shopping Center
- Derby Dinner Playhouse
- Huber’s Orchard
- Baptist Hospital Louisville