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 great live music and lively festivals.
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
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
The Misfits and Mayhem Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
Top hotels in Fern Creek
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Clean room, friendly and professional staff
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
The Omni was fantastic. Clean and comfortable rooms. Friendly staff and close to everything
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The shuttle service was by far the best ever! Derrick our regular driver definitely goes above & beyond for his riders. All the staff was always super friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Room was spotless and staff was polite.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
The stay was great except for the hallway on the 4th floor smelled like baby poop. We could not smell the odor in our room. The hotel staff did address our concern and the smell was lessened.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Once again, Derby City Gaming and hotel does not disappoint. Great casino and hotel!!! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fern Creek
Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bluegrass Indoor Karting and Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center while you're in town.
St. Matthews
St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.
Middletown
Middletown is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Village Square Shopping Center and Eastgate Shopping Center.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Deer Park
Deer Park might not have many top sights, but Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Louisville Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Cherokee Triangle
While there might not be top attractions in Cherokee Triangle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
