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 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.
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.
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
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
The breakfast could’ve been better. I wished I ordered something instead of doing the buffet
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
Room was clean! Nice! What I am disappointed with is the airport shuttle!!! Promoted as 24 hours availability, but not saying it is shared with other hotels!! I called from my room to order the ride, arrived in the lobby as the first of a set looking to get the shuttle to the airport; as I waited ...
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
room was very clean, breakfast was good, a little pricey
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
All around a great place to stay for the money
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center
A great stay near the airport.
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
Very nice place to stay. Staff is the best
Reviewed on May 3, 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, Ulmer Stadium and Speed Art Museum 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 Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.
Germantown
When in Germantown, you can plan a visit to Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
