University, KY
Louisville
Popular places to visit
University of Louisville
Explore the campus of University of Louisville, during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening at Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's great live music 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.
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
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit
University Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Breakfast staff were very friendly but breakfast bar didn't open until about 7:30 due to some equipment problems
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
So convenient to the Yum Center!
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
At 3 am we heard someone try to use a key to enter our room. They left and came back 10 minutes later and used a key to enter our room, turn on the light, and then saw us and left. We tried to call the front desk 3 times using both the room phone and our cell phone and no one answered. Then we finally ...
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Staff went above and beyond to the stay so enjoyable
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
We had a wonderful stay at Derby City. The hotel rooms are large and the beds are comfortable. The rooms are updated and everything was clean.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown, KY
The room was cleaned and well-maintained. The staff were friendly and attentive, making guests feel welcomed and cared for throughout our stay. Parking garage that requires a little bit of a walk if the parking lot next to it is full
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
Other neighborhoods around University
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg isn't home to many top sights, Ulmer Stadium and Speed Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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 Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place, 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.