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.
Bourbon & Blush Salon and Spa
124 S 1st St
Louisville, KY 40202
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We invite you to discover our welcoming and fresh approach to self-care. Bourbon & Blush provides a truly Kentucky...
Bourbon Hall
116 W. Jefferson St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Sitting adjacent to the Omni Hotel and Downtown Marriott is Louisville, KY’s premier medium concert venue. The Bourbon...
BourbonTown Tours
Bourbontowntours.com
Louisville, KY 40206
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BourbonTown Tours specializes in custom, private tours for you and your group. We customize tours based on what YOU want....
Broadway Across America
620 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Welcome to the Broadway In Louisville Fan Page! We bring the finest national touring musicals, plays and family shows to...
Bunbury Theatre Company
604 South Third Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Since 1985, local and national talent presenting a five show season of new works, comedies, dramas and musicals. From...
Buzzard's Roost Spirits
624 W Main St
Louisville, KY 40202
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Today, Buzzard’s Roost Sipping Whiskey is built around six core expressions and special limited release whiskies are...
Capacity Contemporary Exchange
641 W Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Capacity Contemporary Exchange
Downtown
Capacity Contemporary Exchange is an artist-run contemporary fine art gallery dedicated to presenting innovative local and...
City Taste Tours of Louisville
Pick Up at Downtown Hotels
Louisville, KY 40202
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City Taste Tours of Louisville
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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...
Cooking @ Millie's
340 W. Chestnut St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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We love Louisville and its culinary options. But when we went looking for a way to join in the fun through exciting and...
E & S Gallery, Inc.
108 S. 10th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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E & S Gallery specializes in original and limited edition African-American art, custom framing and unique home furnishing...
Endless Summer Paddle Company
1501 Marinas Edge Way
Louisville, KY 40206
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ESPC is a StandUp Paddleboard (SUP) company based in Louisville, KY. We offer SUP lesson, SUP Yoga classes, group paddles,...
Eva Bandman Park and Cyclocross
1701 River Road
Louisville, KY 40206
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Eva Bandman Park and Cyclocross
Downtown
Louisville's Eva Bandman Park is the premiere cyclocross venue in the United States. Cyclocross is a form of bicycle...