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.
Beards and Beers
Norton Commons Blvd, Norton Commons
Prospect, KY 40059
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East End
Relax and socialize while our professionally licensed team provides you with a precision cut, an indulgent straight razor...
Belle of Louisville Riverboats
401 W. River Rd.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Belle of Louisville Riverboats
Downtown
Take a step back in time aboard the Belle of Louisville, the last remaining authentic Mississippi River-style steamboat...
Big Four Bridge
1101 River Rd
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
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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Downtown
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
Downtown
Stand with Jackie Robinson. Admire Hank Aaron’s heroics. Hold Derek Jeter’s bat. Every day at Louisville Slugger Museum &...
Black Heritage in Thoroughbred Racing Exhibit
704 Central Ave.
Louisville, KY 40208
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Black Heritage in Thoroughbred Racing Exhibit
South
This exhibit chronicles the integral role African Americans have played in Thoroughbred racing in America from the very...
Blackacre Conservancy
3200 Tucker Station Rd
Louisville, KY 40299
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East End
Blackacre is dedicated to preserving a special piece of Kentucky’s natural legacy and early settlement history for...
Blissful Relaxation
1200 East Oak St.
Louisville, KY 40204
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Germantown
Blissful Relaxation is designed to be the ultimate go-to destination for anyone looking for serious relaxation and...
Bobby Nichols Golf Course
4301 E. Pages Ln.
Louisville, KY 40272
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East End
This beautiful 9-hole course is named for Louisvillian and PGA professional Bobby Nichols. It has rolling terrain with...
Bourbon Blush Salon & Spa
124 S. 1st St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Staycation? Wedding weekend? Birthday? Whatever your reason - our salon and spa is the perfect place to gather your pals...
Bourbon Hall
116 W. Jefferson St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Sitting adjacent to the Omni Hotel and Downtown Marriott is Louisville, KY’s premier medium concert venue. The Bourbon...
Broadway Across America
620 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Welcome to the Broadway In Louisville Fan Page! We bring the finest national touring productions – blockbuster...