University
Louisville
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 acclaimed art galleries 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.
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 lively bars 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
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in University
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
No breakfast, rooms was very clean
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Room was in good shape; though, you can not open windows. It has a refrigerator and coffee maker. Beds were perfect for my family. Staff was excellent and helped us when requested.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Excellent friendly staff
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Staff has been very kind and very helpful. Room was very clean
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Wingate by Wyndham Louisville Fair and Expo
Good stay!!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Sheri , the desk clerk was very nice polite and the rooms are very comfortable and was clean and quiet
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs are top sights worth seeing.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
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 Ulmer Stadium and Speed Art Museum.
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.
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.
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.
