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.
20+ Things to do in Louisville this October
Plenty of pumpkins, a variety of spirits, and a whole lot of Hot Browns can be found when visiting Louisville this October and Halloween season.
Learn MoreMellwood Tavern
1801 Brownsboro Rd.
Louisville, KY 40206
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Clifton & Cresent Hill
The building residing at the Corner of Brownsboro Road and Mellwood Avenue was originally opened in 1885 and is the...
Mercury Ballroom
611 S 4th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Located in the heart of South Fourth St., just steps away from the historic Louisville Palace Theatre, Mercury Ballroom is...
Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery
801 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery
Downtown
Located at 801 West Main Street in the heart of downtown Louisville, Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery is across the street...
Mint Julep Experiences
210 W Liberty St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
From crafted public bourbon tours to fully-customized experiences, Mint Julep Experiences is Kentucky’s premier tour...
Mokara Spa
400 S 2nd St
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Mokara Salon & Spa at Omni Louisville Hotel offers services to treat you from head to toe. Let go of your stress in the...
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N. 6th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Located in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky, the Muhammad Ali Center is a cultural attraction and international...
National Jug Band Jubilee
PO Box 2944
Louisville, KY, KY 40201
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Downtown
Louisville: Storied birthplace of jug band music At the turn of the 20th century, the River City enjoyed the lively,...
Neat Bourbon Bar + Bottle Shop
1139 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40204
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Neat Bourbon Bar + Bottle Shop
Highlands
Sip "History By The Pour" and see why National Geographic Traveller listed Neat as the #1 recommended bourbon bar in the...
Norton Commons
9418 Norton Commons Blvd. #300
Prospect, KY 40059
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East End
Norton Commons is the region's only New Urban neighborhood, currently consisting of almost 70 independently-owned...
Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center
3029 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard
Louisville, KY 40212
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Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center
West Louisville
The Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center is a 24-acre, multi-sport complex at 3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. in...
Number 15
121 W Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Born on Historic Whiskey Row, Number 15 is the Confluence of Kentucky Culture. Number 15 brings together the best parts of...
OLD 502 Winery
915 E Liberty
Louisville, KY 40204
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Portland
Kentucky's only urban winery set in an historic, reclaimed building in downtown Louisville. OLD 502 Winery showcases...