South Louisville
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Popular places to visit
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby Museum
Experience the thrill of attending a championship horse-racing event at a museum dedicated to one of the Triple Crown races.
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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.
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
Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Louisville: Photoshoot Walking Tour with Pictures
Top hotels in South Louisville
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Super nice
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Stay was amazing. Had a wonderful time. Staff was awesome. The bed was incredible.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Everything was amazing.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Room was excellent, with refrigerator and microwave. AC adjusted perfectly. Great shower. Breakfast area spacious and inviting. Convenient self parking. Close walk to everywhere. Love it! And the price was great!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Affordable and luxurious
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Great clean room, amazing theming
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around South Louisville
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while in the area.
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.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Du Pont Manual Stadium.
Smoketown Jackson
Though Smoketown Jackson may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Louisville Palace and Nulu Market Place.
