Visit St. Matthews
Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
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.
Whiskey Row
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Top hotels in St. Matthews
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Louisville East
I'm giving a top rating because I think it's deserved even though I could complain about a few things. We were there Christmas Eve and Christmas nights on the 4th floor in 424. The value to us was tremendous because it was one of the cheapest rooms near my family's gathering. There were a few odd ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Mall of St. Matthews
Very clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
We love staying at the Galt house for the views, large rooms, and close proximity to events down town. However, I have felt for a while now that the staff could use some retraining. No one ever seems particularly friendly. We like to stay in the main tower, I always specify this when booking, and ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The staff here was very nice. I asked if there was a free breakfast, and to my surprise the clerk offered me a free breakfast coupon for each of us the next day. My husband and I are on weird diets, so we had to contrive a breakfast, but the staff was helpful in that. The free breakfast was not typically ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Eric was a great help! Eric helped me to exact room I was wanting to have. High floor room with a river! It was absolutely perfect! Thank you again Eric!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
The room was clean and the staff was friendly. Easy to work with and answered all my questions.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St. Matthews
Tyler Park
While Tyler Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Highlands
While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Mid City Mall Shopping Center.
Butchertown
While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Lynn Family Stadium and Mellwood Art Center.
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 Headliners Music Hall.
East Market District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Market District and surrounding area, you can visit Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field.
