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.
Louisville Salt Cave
9800 Shelbyville Rd.
Louisville, KY 40223
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East End
Louisville Salt Cave is your place to breathe in beauty. Salt therapy, also known as halotherapy, benefits the immune...
Louisville Slugger Field
401 East Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Louisville Slugger Field is home to the Louisville Bats professional baseball team, Triple-A Affiliate of the Cincinnati...
Louisville Water Tower
3005 River Road
Louisville, KY 40207
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Downtown
Louisville Water Tower Park features architectural, engineering and innovative water wonders! Louisville Water Company’s...
Louisville WOW Spa
220 Breckinridge Ln.
Louisville, KY 40207
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East End
The WOW SPA welcomes you to delight in decompression peace and relaxation.
Louisville Youth Orchestra
PO Box 997
Louisville, KY 40201
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Downtown
It shall be the purpose of the Louisville Youth Orchestra to provide a musical experience of the highest quality for all...
Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, KY 40213
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Highlands
1,400 animals from all over the world. 90 developed acres that can accommodate anything from company picnics of 10,000 to...
Lucky Cat Cafe
2230 Dundee Road
Louisville, KY 40205
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Highlands
KENTUCKY'S ONLY NONPROFIT CAT CAFÉ Cat lovers will find a whimsical and relaxing space at Lucky Cat Café, 3 miles from...
Maddox & Rose Marketplace
900 E Main St
Louisville, KY 40206
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NuLu
A unique candle pouring experience designed to fit your style. Custom craft your own candle, lotion, sugar scrub, or spray...
Main Event Entertainment
12500 Sycamore Station Pl.
Louisville, KY 40299
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East End
When you want to let your fun out with family and friends, Main Event is the best and easiest place to head for fun. With...
Malibu Jack's Louisville
1915 S Hurstbourne Pkwy
Louisville, Kentucky 40220
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East End
Malibu Jack's is an all indoor family fun park for families and people of all ages. Enjoy go-karts, laser tag, miniature...
Marengo Cave
400 East State Rd. 64
Marengo, IN 47140
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Southern Indiana
Marengo Cave Family Fun Park offers something for everyone. Lots of family-friendly activities and guided cave tours are...
McNeely Lake Park
10500 Cedar Creek Road
Louisville, KY 40229
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South
North Entrance near fishing docks: 6900 Cooper Chapel Rd. Size: 746 acres Amenities: Ballfield Basketball Boat Ramps &...