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.
Iroquois Park
5216 New Cut Road
Louisville, KY 40214
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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...
Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central Ave.
Louisville, KY 40208
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Experience Derby Day, Every Day! General Admission includes a 30-minute historical walking tour of Churchill Downs...
Kentucky Opera
708 Magazine Street
Louisville, KY 40203
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Downtown
Kentucky Opera 23/24 Season | Charting Courses Hansel and Gretel - September 29 & October 1, 2023 The W.L. Lyons Brown...
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...
Long Run Park
1605 Flat Rock Road
Louisville, KY 40245
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East End
Size: 416.35 acres Amenities: Basketball Biking - Road Boat Ramps & Landings Fishing Golf Grill Horse Riding Trails...
Louisville Champions Park
2050 River Road
Louisville, KY 40206
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Downtown
Size: 222 acres Amenities: Concessions Cross Country Dog Run Field Hockey Multi-purpose Field Restrooms Soccer...
Louisville Food Tours
828 E Market St.
Louisville, KY 40204
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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...
Louisville Mega Cavern & Mega Zips All Underground Ziplines & Adventure Tour
1841 Taylor Ave.
Louisville, KY 40213
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Louisville Mega Cavern & Mega Zips All Underground Ziplines & Adventure Tour
Highlands
An all underground Mega Zip lines and adventure tour featuring six underground zip lines, including a fun filled dual...
Louisville Nature Center
3745 Illinois Ave.
Louisville, KY 40213
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The Louisville Nature Center is located in the center of Louisville and adjacent to the Beargrass Creek State Nature...
Louisville Salt Cave
9800 Shelbyville Rd.
Louisville, KY 40223
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East End
Louisville Salt Cave is your place to breathe in beauty. Salt therapy, also known as halotherapy, benefits the immune...
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Downtown
Get ready to smell the wood, see the wood chips fly, and learn about the history of an American icon. We’ve been making...