
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.












Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Built on a tremendous legacy and a pioneering spirit, Angel’s Envy innovated the foundations of bourbon and rye through a...
Barrels & Billets
800 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
The name ‘Barrels & Billets’ is a nod to Hillerich & Bradsby Co.’s history and connection with wood. That connection goes...
Bourbons Bistro
2255 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
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Clifton & Cresent Hill
We have been featured on national television programs and been the recipient of awards from the Courier-Journal, Whisky...
Brough Brothers Distillery
1460 Dixie Hwy.
Louisville, KY 40210
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West Louisville
Brough Brothers Bourbon is the brilliant brainchild of Victor, Chris and Bryson Yarbrough in Louisville, Kentucky. A...
Buzzard's Roost Spirits
624 W Main St
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Today, Buzzard’s Roost Sipping Whiskey is built around six core expressions and special limited release whiskies are...
City Taste Tours of Louisville
Pick Up at Downtown Hotels
Louisville, KY 40202
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City Taste Tours of Louisville
Downtown
PUBLIC TOURS: We have coined our tour…The Tour….because it is! Hop aboard our wacky bus for some crazy fun. If you want to...
Clayton & Crume
216 S. Shelby St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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NuLu
Clayton & Crume is a quality leather goods company that offers custom & unique gifts for men & women. We celebrate our...
Copper & Kings
1121 E. Washington Street
Louisville, KY 40206
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Butchertown
Copper & Kings is an American Brandy company, based in Butchertown that makes a dynamic American-style brandy. Their...
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
528 W. Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
Downtown
Located on Louisville's historic "Whiskey Row," the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience features an artisanal distillery,...
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...
Gerties Whiskey Bar
821 E. Market St.
Louisville, KY 40206
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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...