
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.












George's Bar
119 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
As a guest at George’s Bar, you'll take a step back in time. Not only because you’re in the same building where George...
Gerties Whiskey Bar
821 E. Market St.
Louisville, KY 40206
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Goodwood Brewing Company
636 E. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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NuLu
Why take the extra time to wood-age beer? Why insist on the same pure, limestone water used to make bourbon? Well, here at...
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
400 S. 4th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
Downtown
Gordon Biersch is an upscale casual brewery restaurant known internationally for award-winning, handcrafted beers. Gordon...
Gravely Brewing Co.
514 Baxter Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
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Highlands
Our beer styles vary as much as our musical selections. From “holy crap that’s hoppy!” to “that's one of the best lagers...
Green River Louisville Tasting Room
714 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Green River Louisville Tasting Room
Downtown
Discover the Unexpected at Green River Louisville Uncover a bold new take on bourbon at the Green River Tasting Room,...
Harrods Creek Tavern
6313 River Rd.
Prospect, KY 40059
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East End
Tavern great bar food and great drink and bourbon selection happy hour from 3PM-7PM, Monday thru Friday.
Haven Spa and Salon
315 Wendover Ave.
Louisville, KY 40207
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East End
Welcome to Haven Spa and Salon, a luxury boutique day spa in the heart of Saint Matthews. At Haven, we understand every...
Headliners Music Hall
1386 Lexington Rd.
Louisville, KY 40206
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Highlands
Locally owned and operated, HEADLINERS MUSIC HALL is the premier live entertainment venue of Louisville, Kentucky. We...
Hell or High Water Bar
112 West Washington St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Hell or High Water is a discreet bar offering a vintage 1920's vibe located below whiskey row. Focused on meticulously...
Hermitage Farm
10500 W. Hwy 42
Goshen, KY 40026
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Oldham County
With roots that span generations, Hermitage is a world-class equine operation tied to Oldham County, Kentucky’s rich...
Hi-Wire Brewing
642 Baxter Ave.
Louisville, KY 40204
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Highlands
Located at 642 Baxter Avenue, the 5500-square-foot taproom opened in summer 2021 is our second taproom outside of NC, and...