
Things to Do in Louisville, KY
Experience Louisville by taking part in events, arts & culture, shopping, sports & outdoor activities, tours and much more.
With more than 120 attractions Louisville has something for everyone to see and do. The iconic Churchill Downs and Kentucky Derby Museum pay homage to the thoroughbred horse – a hallmark of what makes Kentucky so special. The bat of most major league baseball teams is made at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. The Belle of Louisville is the oldest operating steamboat still in existence. And, Louisville’s native son, Muhammad Ali, is now remembered with a self-guided tour of “Ali’s Footsteps of Greatness."
Another hallmark of Kentucky – Bourbon – has taken center stage as a “must do” when visiting the city. The Urban Bourbon Experience is comprised of more than ten distilleries that are open for public tours and tastings. The Urban Bourbon Trail boasts over 35 bars and restaurants with more than 60 bourbons and bourbon-inspired culinary delights – so download the passport, collect your stamps and enjoy a special prize at the end. If the arts are more to your liking, Louisville is one of only a handful of U.S. cities with a professional full-time orchestra, opera, ballet, children’s theatre, dinner theatre and Broadway Series. The Speed Art Museum and the KMAC both showcase the visual arts in their own stunning spaces. These, plus a zoo, amusement park, breweries, historic homes, confectionaries, parks and music festivals comprise the fabric of Louisville’s cultural scene.
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Louisville Experiences
From a booming bourbon renaissance, to iconic attractions and a renowned culinary scene, here are some of Louisville's "can't miss" experiences.












Falls of the Ohio State Park and Foundation
201 W. Riverside Dr.
Clarksville, IN 47129
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Falls of the Ohio State Park and Foundation
Southern Indiana
The Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center & General George Rogers Clark Home Site highlight the natural & cultural history...
Farmington Historic Plantation
3033 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205
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Farmington Historic Plantation
Highlands
Completed in 1816, this Federal-style home was the center of a 550-acre hemp plantation owned by the Speed family. Abraham...
Filson Historical Society, The
1310 S. 3rd St.
Louisville, KY 40208
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Filson Historical Society, The
Old Louisville
The Filson’s exhibits share the stories of the Ohio River Valley using photographs, manuscripts, books and artifacts from...
Five Iron Golf
836 E Market St
Louisville, KY 40206
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NuLu
Five Iron offers a unique indoor golf experience for golfers and non-golfers alike. Enjoy golf simulators, lessons, a...
Flame Run Hot Glass Studio and Gallery
828 E. Market St.
Louisville, KY 40206
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Flame Run Hot Glass Studio and Gallery
Downtown
Flame Run hot glass studio & gallery is the region's largest. See blown glass demonstrations, meet glass artists & take...
Flamenco Louisville
1993 Brownsboro Rd
Louisville, KY 40206
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Clifton & Cresent Hill
Flamenco Louisville is the oldest flamenco organization in the area, providing a home and resources for flamenco...
Floyd County Brewing Company
129 W. Main St.,
New Albany, IN 47150
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Southern Indiana
Floyd County Brewing Company is located right across the river in New Albany, IN. At this brewpub you’ll find Old World...
Frazier History Museum
829 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
The Frazier History Museum is where the world meets Kentucky. Located on Museum Row in the Bourbon District of downtown...
Full Throttle Adrenaline Park
2520 Ampere Drive
Louisville, KY 40299
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East End
Louisville's premier entertainment destination featuring axe throwing and the fastest go-karts in Louisville! 100% indoor,...
Galerie Hertz Art Gallery
1253 S. Preston St.
Louisville, KY 40203
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Downtown
For over 28yrs, the gallery has been dedicated to showing & representing the best in Regional, National & International...
Gallant Fox
2132 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206
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Clifton & Cresent Hill
Gallant Fox is a craft beer nano brewery in Louisville located in the Clifton area of Frankfort Avenue.
The Garden & Gun Club at Stitzel-Weller Distillery
3860 Fitzgerald Rd
Louisville, KY 40216
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The Garden & Gun Club at Stitzel-Weller Distillery
South
The Garden & Gun Club at Stitzel-Weller Distillery is a bespoke cocktail bar that pairs fine spirits with an intimate,...