
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.












Sanctuary Massage & Spa
2013 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
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Clifton & Cresent Hill
Sanctuary offers many professional massage modalities for your comfort and convenience, including but not limited to:...
SAR Genealogical Research Library
809 West Main St.
Post Office Box 1776
Louisville, KY 40202
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SAR Genealogical Research Library
Downtown
Discover your family tree back to the American Revolution, while exploring a rare collection of artifacts from America's...
Schimpff's Confectionery
347 Spring St.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
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Southern Indiana
Family owned since 1891 - candy store, candy museum, soda fountain, demonstration kitchen, & lunch room. See candy made on...
Seneca Golf Course
2300 Pee Wee Reese Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205
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East End
Rated the sixth-toughest course in Kentucky and voted "Best of Louisville" for several years running.
Seneca Park
3151 Pee Wee Reese Road
Louisville, KY 40207
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Clifton & Cresent Hill
Size: 531.5 acres Amenities: Ballfield Basketball Biking - Mountain Biking - Road Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Hiking...
Shawnee Golf Course
460 Northwestern Pkwy.
Louisville, KY 40212
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West Louisville
Shawnee boasts the only complete driving range complex in Metro Parks and a three-hole BellSouth Youth Golf Academy free...
Shawnee Park
4501 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40211
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West Louisville
Frederick Law Olmsted designed Shawnee Park as the great public space of the city -- a place for picnics, sports, parades...
Shippingport Brewing Company
1221 W. Main St
Louisville, KY 40203
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Portland
Shippingport Brewing and the Sally Forth Taproom are in the Portland neighborhood of Louisville, KY. We're here to have a...
Smokeasy Lounge LLC
566 South 5th Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Smokeasy is a must visit. Experience luxury like never before at our private cigar lounge. Perfect for intimate gatherings...
South Points Scenic Area
P.O. Box 58933
Louisville, KY 40268
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South
South Points Scenic Area boasts 10,000+ acres of parkland, including: a flagship Olmsted park, Kentucky's official...
Speed Art Museum
2035 South Third St.
Louisville, KY 40208
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Old Louisville
Kentucky’s oldest and largest art museum invites and inspires diverse audiences to experience the power of creativity...
The Sports & Social Club
427 S. 4th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
The Sports & Social Club is a relaxed sports bar offering classic pub food and tremendous sports viewing on over 35+ HDTVs...