
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.












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Learn MoreHuber's Orchard & Winery
19816 Huber Rd.
Starlight, IN 47106
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Southern Indiana
Winery, tours & tastings, cheese factory, gift shop, petting zoo & farm market.
Indulge The Spa
11999 Casino Center Drive SE
Elizabeth, IN 47117
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Southern Indiana
The newest indulgence at Caesars Southern Indiana, Indulge The Spa is the place to prepare for a big day or unwind after...
Iroquois Amphitheater
1080 Amphitheater Road
Louisville, KY 40214
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Large outdoor performance hall presenting live bands & movies, plus a small experimental theater.
Iroquois Golf Course
1501 Rundhill Rd.
Louisville, KY 40214
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Airport
This scenic 18-hole layout is hilly & lined with mature trees. The terrain of the Bermuda course challenges golfers of all...
Iroquois Park
5216 New Cut Road
Louisville, KY 40214
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Iroquois Park was planned by Frederick Law Olmsted as a "scenic reservation" of forested hillsides and breathtaking...
Jefferson Memorial Forest
11311 Mitchell Hill Rd.
Fairdale, KY 40118
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Just 15 minutes from downtown Louisville, the nation's largest municipal urban forest has something for everyone. The...
Jerry Green & Friends
120 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Jerry Green has been entertaining Louisvillians and visitors for over 20 years. Jerry Green performs a variety of music...
Jewish Community of Louisville
3600 Dutchmans Ln.
Louisville, KY 40205
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Jewish Community of Louisville
East End
Seeking to embrace the true spirit of community, the JCC is dedicated to the enrichment of Jewish life and fosters the...
Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar
140 N. Fourth St., Galt House Hotel
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar first opened its doors on the second floor of The Galt House Hotel in 1972. Notable for its dark...
K.U.L.A. Gallery
536 S. Fourth St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
A contemporary art gallery and venue located in the heart of downtown Louisville.
Kentucky Artisan Distillery
6230 Old LaGrange Road
Crestwood, KY 40014
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Oldham County
The Kentucky Artisan Distillery is the official home of Jefferson’s Bourbon. Distilling, blending, and bottling of unique...
Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Welcome Center @ the Frazier History Museum
829 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Welcome Center @ the Frazier History Museum
Downtown
The Frazier History Museum in partnership with the Kentucky Distillers’ Association Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Welcome...