Fairgrounds
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention centre in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene 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.
University of Louisville
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Louisville during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene 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
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Airport shuttle service was excellent.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Check in was easy. Location was nice. Staff was friendly. Room was clean & bed was very comfy.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
I didn’t feel very welcome, but one of other ladies. I think she was the manager. She knew everything. The guy that took care He was curious very good.. also in the room they didn’t have coffee pot . I wasn’t too happy with the shampoo in the conditions. Not the way they were built. Other than that ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Our room was clean, the toilet was having some issues and was not flushing well. We used the shuttle for the expo center that was great! Your drivers were very friendly! Snacks at ghe drsk were way too expensive! Breakfast was good! Overaĺl a pleasant experience
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
Great rooms
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport
Very impressive with the layout of the suite.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
Highland Park
While there might not be top attractions in Highland Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kentucky Kingdom and Freedom Hall.
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Audubon
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Audubon and surrounding area, you can visit Du Pont Manual Stadium and Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Du Pont Manual Stadium and Ulmer Stadium.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Broadway Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
