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 at Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Kentucky Derby Museum General Admission Ticket
Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail
Top hotels in South Louisville
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025
Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025
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 abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Asia Institute Crane House while you're in town.
Shelby Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shelby Park and surrounding area, you can visit Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.
Germantown
When in Germantown, you can plan a visit to Nulu Market Place and Thomas Edison House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Smoketown Jackson
While there might not be top attractions in Smoketown Jackson, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Louisville Palace and Nulu Market Place.
Tyler Park
While Tyler Park isn't home to many top sights, Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place are some notable places to visit nearby.