Fairgrounds, KY
Louisville
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening at Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene 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.
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.
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.
Fairgrounds Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Delicious fresh breakfast, very friendly staff, beautiful facility overall. Will definitely stay at Crown Plaza again!
Reviewed on 2026/5/17
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
Very nice hotel with lots of amenities, pool table , breakfast and Great service
Reviewed on 2026/5/12
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Nice, convenient hotel. Close to airport, close to university, so perfect for my needs. Staff was very friendly. Bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 2026/5/17
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Plenty of parking space, room is spacious and clean. Very close to SDF airport and have free shuttle to airport so it was convinient for me and my son after we check out. The front desk staffs are so nice and proffessional, help me to check in early with out any hassle and adfitional fee, since we ...
Reviewed on 2026/5/15
Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport
This was one of the better Hampton Inn's I've stayed in. Also it was walking distance to the Expo center which was a great benefit. Overall I would stay here again the next time my son's archery team goes to NASP Nationals.
Reviewed on 2026/5/11
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
Breakfast was delicious! A good variety of selections from fresh berries and yogurt to eggs and sausage. The facilities were very clean and quiet. Staff were very friendly. We will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 2026/5/16
Other neighborhoods around Fairgrounds
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
South Louisville
While visiting South Louisville, you might make a stop by sights like Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg isn't home to many top sights, Du Pont Manual Stadium and Ulmer Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Shelby Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shelby Park and surrounding area, you can visit Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Broadway Theatre.
Germantown
When in Germantown, you can plan a visit to Du Pont Manual Stadium and Headliners Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Old Louisville
Boasting Victorian architecture and the highest concentration of stained glass windows in residential homes, Old Louisville offers a walkable neighborhood with pedestrian-only streets, diverse dining options, and attractions like Central Park and the Conrad-Caldwell House.
