Kentucky Exposition Center
Louisville, KY
937 Phillips Lane 40209
VENUE GUIDE
Kentucky Exposition Center
Plan more than your event at Kentucky Exposition Center. Jump to our Your Opening Act or Your Encore lower on this same venue page.
Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Kentucky Exposition Center
Make the event easier by staying close to Kentucky Exposition Center and the surrounding Louisville area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Extended Stay America Select Suites- Louisville - Airport
0.4 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.8 (655 reviews)
Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport
0.4 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.7 (32 reviews)
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
0.5 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (1,566 reviews)
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport
0.5 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.1 (1,054 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Kentucky Exposition Center & the Area
Kentucky Exposition Center is an event venue in Louisville, KY. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Kentucky Exposition Center for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Subway
0.4 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Kentucky Exposition Center.
Google Maps rating: 3.7 (267 reviews)
Tikka Tacos
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (417 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
The Deuce
0.8 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Kentucky Exposition Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (309 reviews)
Zanzabar
1.2 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (1,641 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Thorntons
0.4 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.5 (108 reviews)
McDonald's
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (2,101 reviews)
Scooter's Coffee
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (143 reviews)
Heine Brothers Coffee
1.0 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (758 reviews)
Starbucks Coffee Company
1.1 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (352 reviews)
Sunergos Coffee
1.2 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (949 reviews)
Museums
Colonel Sanders Museum (KFC Headquarters)
2.5 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (147 reviews)
Thomas Edison House
3.8 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (200 reviews)
Attractions
Huston Quin Park
1.2 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Kentucky Exposition Center.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (174 reviews)
George Rogers Clark Park
1.3 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (916 reviews)
Emerson Park
1.5 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Kentucky Exposition Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (165 reviews)
Speed Art Museum
1.7 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (2,089 reviews)
GG Moore Park
1.7 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Kentucky Exposition Center.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (106 reviews)
Kentucky Derby Museum
1.7 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (5,628 reviews)
Shopping
Central Station
1.2 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Kentucky Exposition Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (3,663 reviews)
Iroquois Manor Shopping Center
2.6 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (1,937 reviews)
Hazelwood Shopping Center
2.7 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (140 reviews)
Mid City Mall
2.8 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (2,650 reviews)
Indian Trail Square
3.0 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (3,076 reviews)
Somali Mall International
3.4 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Kentucky Exposition Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (258 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Kentucky Exposition Center. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Subway
0.4 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.7 (267 reviews)
Tikka Tacos
0.4 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Kentucky Exposition Center.
Today: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (417 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
The Deuce
0.8 mi from the venue
Drinks near Kentucky Exposition Center after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (309 reviews)
Zanzabar
1.2 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (1,641 reviews)
Getting to Kentucky Exposition Center
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • TARC serves the Louisville metro. Check the transit agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Kentucky Exposition Center.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Parking availability, lot or garage access, pricing and event-day restrictions can vary for Kentucky Exposition Center. Check the venue's official website and the specific event instructions before arrival.
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Upcoming Events & Tickets
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