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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745 Cochran Hill Road
Louisville, KY 40206
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Cherokee Park's main feature is the 2.4-mile Scenic Loop, with separate lanes for vehicle traffic (one-way) and...
Chickasaw Park
1200 Southwestern Parkway
Louisville, KY 40211
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Park Address: 1200 Southwestern Pkwy Louisville, KY 40211 Year Acquired: 1921 Park Hours: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Size:...
Churchill Downs
700 Central Ave.
Louisville, KY 40208
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Churchill Downs, located on Central Avenue in south Louisville, Kentucky, United States, is a Thoroughbred racetrack most...
City Taste Tours of Louisville
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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...
Clayton & Crume
216 S. Shelby St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Clayton & Crume is a quality leather goods company that offers custom & unique gifts for men & women. We celebrate our...
Commonwealth Theatre Center
1123 Payne St.
Louisville, KY 40204
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The Louisville area's leading theater conservatory for young people.
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,...
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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...
Copper & Kings
1121 E. Washington Street
Louisville, KY 40206
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Copper & Kings is an American Brandy company, based in Butchertown that makes a dynamic American-style brandy. Their...
Covered Bridge Golf Club
12510 Covered Bridge Rd.
Sellersburg, IN 47172
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This course is 15 minutes from Downtown and a must-visit when visiting Louisville. One of the finest "Open to the...
CQ Princess, Captain's Quarters Yacht Charters
5700 Captains Quarters Rd.
Prospect, KY 40059
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CQ Princess, Captain's Quarters Yacht Charters
East End
A luxury dinner yacht based out of Captain's Quarters Riverside Grille. Available for charter year 'round! The CQ Princess...
The Craftery Bar
823 East Market Street, Suite 102
Louisville, KY 40206
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The Craftery is Louisville’s first & only DIY studio + full bar where you can sip cocktails while making a one-of-a-kind...