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 More21c Louisville Museum
700 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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21c Museum is dedicated to collecting and exhibiting the very best work of living artists from all over the world. With...
Actors Theatre of Louisville
316 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Entertaining comedies, dramas & musicals including annual favorites - Dracula, A Christmas Carol & the Humana Festival of...
Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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There’s bourbon. And then there’s divine inspiration painstakingly crafted into a spirit so sublime you’ll want to share...
Barrels & Billets
800 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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The name ‘Barrels & Billets’ is a nod to Hillerich & Bradsby Co.’s history and connection with wood. That connection goes...
Beards and Beers
514 South 5th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Beards and Beers is an old school barbershop with a modern take on quality haircuts and beard care. In addition, the shop...
Belle of Louisville Riverboats
401 W. River Rd.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Belle of Louisville Riverboats
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Take a step back in time aboard the Belle of Louisville, the last remaining authentic Mississippi River-style steamboat...
The Best Black Baseball Team You’ve Never Heard Of – An Interactive Discovery
800 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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The Best Black Baseball Team You’ve Never Heard Of – An Interactive Discovery
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Our curator had a mystery on her hands. We acquired two rare and precious photographs of a Black baseball team but what...
Big Four Bridge
1101 River Rd
Louisville, KY 40202
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The Big Four® Bridge links Louisville Waterfront Park to Jeffersonville, Indiana over the Ohio River. The Big Four® was...
Black Americans In Bourbon
829 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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As the Official Starting Point of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail™, the Frazier History Museum is developing a unique and...
Black Ballplayers: Heritage & Heroes Exhibit @ Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Black Ballplayers: Heritage & Heroes Exhibit @ Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
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Stand with Jackie Robinson. Admire Hank Aaron’s heroics. Hold Derek Jeter’s bat. Every day at Louisville Slugger Museum &...
Bluegrass Concierge
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We offer a luxury one-stop concierge service that encompasses all aspects of our clients’ travel experience like...
Bluegrass Concierge
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We offer a luxury one stop concierge service that encompasses all aspects of our clients’ travel experience. We offer...