
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.












Kentucky Artisan Distillery
6230 Old LaGrange Road
Crestwood, KY 40014
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Oldham County
The Kentucky Artisan Distillery is the official home of Jefferson’s Bourbon. Distilling, blending, and bottling of unique...
Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Welcome Center—Frazier History Museum
829 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Welcome Center—Frazier History Museum
Downtown
The Frazier History Museum in partnership with the Kentucky Distillers’ Association Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Welcome...
Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY 40209
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Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park
Airport
Kentucky Kingdom Theme and Water Park is Kentucky’s largest amusement and water park in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky....
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.
120 North 10th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.
Portland
Experience an authentic distillery with real history in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. The Kentucky Peerless Distilling...
Louisville Food Tours
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Downtown
Experience the story of Louisville one bite at a time in Louisville's most beautiful and historic neighborhoods. From beer...
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...
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...
Off The Rails Tasting Room and Wine Depot
2118 Bruce Ave.
Louisville, KY 40218
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Off The Rails Tasting Room and Wine Depot
Highlands
Off the Rails is a new concept in our local beverage industry...one that marries every Kentuckian's three favorite adult...
Old Forester Distillery
119 W Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Experience Old Forester Distillery tours! Tour experience includes fermentation, distillation, barrel making...
Prohibition Craft Spirits
436 Baxter Ave.
Louisville, KY 40204
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Highlands
There’s something special about rolling up your sleeves and getting “Back-to-Basics”. And at PCS Distilling Company’s...
The Samuels House
160 S. Saint Gregory Church Rd
Samuels, KY 40013
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South
Premium vacation lodging steeped in bourbon legacy and American history – Welcome to the Samuels House. Owned and...
Smokeasy Lounge LLC
566 South 5th Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Smokeasy is a must visit. Experience luxury like never before at our private cigar lounge. Perfect for intimate gatherings...