Watterson Park
Louisville
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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
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
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
Top hotels in Watterson Park
Red Roof Inn Louisville Fair and Expo
Very clean and comfortable. Just didnt have a fridge or microwave. And i couldnt get the hairdryer to work. But overall a great stay. Felt safe. Parking was good.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The room was amazing and clean. It is the perfect place to stay, especially when you go to an event at the Yum center ! Its connected ! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. And the valet service is perfect! Cant wait to stay there again
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Desk attendant friendly. Room was very clean, however hallways/common areas were not. The ice machine by our room wasn't in working order. No optional upcharged breakfast buffet; they told us we needed to order from the menu because the hotel was only at 16% occupancy. I was also told the pool was ...
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Excellent friendly staff
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Room was good
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Derby City Gaming Hotel and Resort never disappoints. Nicest casino resort rooms in the area. Oliver’s Chop House is the BEST restaurant in Louisville!!! Overall, great stay! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Watterson Park
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
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 Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
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.
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.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
