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 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
Southside Hotel Deals
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Great
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
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
Omni Louisville Hotel
Amazing stay!
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
It was pretty decent. One of the workers was a little too strict about my kids jumping into the pool but overall, decent stay.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
All of the above. Staff especially
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
I enjoyed my stay at this location. Kevin, who worked the front desk was incredibly helpful with giving me options to make me comfortable to telling me about their sister property so that i may have more options for the future. The rooms were warm with comfortable beds and a quiet surrounding. I ...
Reviewed on Jan 29, 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, L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium and Trager Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg isn't home to many top sights, Ulmer Stadium and Freedom Hall 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.
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.