Southside, KY
Louisville
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.
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.
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
Southside Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Delicious fresh breakfast, very friendly staff, beautiful facility overall. Will definitely stay at Crown Plaza again!
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Spacious room, historic building downtown Louisville! Convenient to downtown restaurants..also had a very nice bar and restaurant on location. Outstanding breakfast buffet!
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Loved every second
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
We had a wonderful stay - we will be back!
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Stunning hotel, valet service was chaotic
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
The Brown Hotel
Absolutely beautiful hotel loved the stay!
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Southside
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
South Louisville
While visiting South Louisville, you might make a stop by sights like Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs.
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg isn't home to many top sights, Du Pont Manual Stadium and Ulmer Stadium 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 Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Broadway Theatre.