South Louisville, Louisville

Name: South Louisville
Address: Louisville, United States

#237 among attractions in Louisville

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South Louisville is a neighborhood two miles south of downtown Louisville, Kentucky, US. "South Louisville" or "South Side" is also used to describe the entire area of Southern Louisville. The neighborhood itself is bounded by Industry Road, the CSX railroad tracks, Central Avenue, Taylor Boulevard, Longfield Avenue, Compton Street, Thornberry Avenue, Colorado Avenue, Euclid Avenue, and Lincoln avenue. The world-famous Churchill Downs horse racing track and Kentucky Derby Museum are located in South Louisville. ()

Coordinates: 38°12'30"N, 85°46'5"W

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South Louisville – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kentucky Kingdom, Churchill Downs, T3 Roller Coaster, Papa John's Cardinal Stadium.

1.4 miSE
Thrill rides, kids' areas and a water park
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville
37 min walk • Kentucky Kingdom, formerly known as Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, is an amusement park in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. The 67-acre park includes a collection of amusement rides and the Hurricane Bay water park.
0.4 miS
Legendary horse-racing track
Churchill Downs, Louisville
10 min walk • Churchill Downs, located in the vibrant city of Louisville, Kentucky, stands as an iconic landmark in the world of horse racing. This legendary racecourse, known for its rich history and tradition, is the hallowed ground of the Kentucky Derby, often referred to as "The...
1.5 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
T3 Roller Coaster, Louisville
39 min walk • T3 is an inverted roller coaster at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky. Previously named T2, the Suspended Looping Coaster model manufactured by Vekoma opened on April 8, 1995. The amusement park closed in 2009 due to financial difficulties, but later reopened under new ownership in 2014.
0.5 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Louisville
14 min walk • Cardinal Stadium, formerly known as Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, is a football stadium located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, on the southern end of the campus of the University of Louisville.
~1410 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville
7 min walk • The Kentucky Derby Museum is an American Thoroughbred horse racing museum located on the grounds of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
1.4 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Thunder Run, Louisville
37 min walk • Thunder Run is a wooden roller coaster at the Kentucky Kingdom amusement park in Louisville, Kentucky. The ride originally operated from August 1990 through to October 2009, when then-operators Six Flags abandoned the park.
0.8 miNE
Museum, Public art, Art museum
Speed Art Museum, Louisville
20 min walk • The Speed Art Museum, originally known as the J.B. Speed Memorial Museum, now colloquially referred to as the Speed by locals, is the oldest, largest, and foremost museum of art in Kentucky.
~1270 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Name, Louisville
7 min walk • Holy Name Church Rectory, Convent and School is a historic church at 2920 and 2914 S. 3rd Street and 2911 and 2921 S. 4th Street in Louisville, Kentucky. It was built in 1902 and added to the National Register in 1982.
1.5 miSE
Amusement park, Amusement ride
The Gauntlet, Louisville
39 min walk • The Gauntlet is an inverted roller coaster located at Magic Springs and Crystal Falls amusement park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The Suspended Looping Coaster model was manufactured by Vekoma and opened at the park for the 2004 season.
1.2 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Epworth Methodist Evangelical Church, Louisville
32 min walk • Epworth Methodist Evangelical Church, also known as Trinity Baptist Temple, is a historic Gothic Revival church at 412 M. Street in Louisville, Kentucky. It was built in 1895 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is a one-story gable-front building.
1.3 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Storm Chaser Roller Coaster, Louisville
33 min walk • Storm Chaser is a steel roller coaster located at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Designed by Alan Schilke and manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction at an estimated cost of $10 million, the ride opened to the public on April 30, 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Louisville?

Nearby attractions include Holy Name, Louisville (7 min walk), Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville (7 min walk), Churchill Downs, Louisville (10 min walk), Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Louisville (14 min walk).

How to get to South Louisville by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Louisville:

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4th / Iowa • Lines: 4, 4South Glengarry, 4South Strawberry (5 min walk)
Winkler / 6th • Lines: 29East Bardstown Rd, 29East Oxmoor, 29West Bardstown Rd, 29West Oxmoor (5 min walk)