
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 MoreCity Taste Tours of Louisville
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Louisville, KY 40202
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City Taste Tours of Louisville
Downtown
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Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
1402 St. James Ct.
Louisville, KY 40208
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Old Louisville
The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum is one of the finest examples of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture in Louisville,...
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...
Dollface Brows and Beauty
207 S. Shelby St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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NuLu
Located in downtown Louisville, Dollface offers award-winning beauty services — brows, lashes, skin, face & body waxing,...
EP Tom Sawyer State Park
3000 Freys Hill Road
Louisville, KY 40241
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East End
Top Five Things To Do 1. Test your skills at the only outdoor public archery range in Louisville. 2. Take a dip in the...
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...
Haven Spa and Salon
315 Wendover Ave.
Louisville, KY 40207
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East End
Welcome to Haven Spa and Salon, a luxury boutique day spa in the heart of Saint Matthews. At Haven, we understand every...
Historic Old Louisville Neighborhood and Visitors Center
1340 S. 4th St., Central Park
Louisville, KY 40208
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Historic Old Louisville Neighborhood and Visitors Center
Old Louisville
Looking for a trip into a rare and beautiful historic architectural area? Louisville is the site of the nation’s largest...
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11999 Casino Center Drive SE
Elizabeth, IN 47117
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Southern Indiana
The newest indulgence at Caesars Southern Indiana, Indulge The Spa is the place to prepare for a big day or unwind after...
Iroquois Park
5216 New Cut Road
Louisville, KY 40214
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South
Iroquois Park was planned by Frederick Law Olmsted as a "scenic reservation" of forested hillsides and breathtaking...
Jefferson Memorial Forest
11311 Mitchell Hill Rd.
Fairdale, KY 40118
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Just 15 minutes from downtown Louisville, the nation's largest municipal urban forest has something for everyone. The...