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.
KMAC Contemporary Art Museum
715 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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KMAC Museum is a contemporary art museum in downtown Louisville on Museum Row. Our regularly rotating exhibitions showcase...
Laugh Louisville
441 S 4th street, Suit 210
Louisville, kentucky 40202
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Louisville's Best Comedy Club Located on the second level of Louisville's premier entertainment and dining district, 4th...
Lewis + Louis Bourbon Tasting
400 S 2nd St
Louisville, KY 40202
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Join us in Lewis + Louis Tasting Room for a professionally guided bourbon tasting featuring pours that you will only find...
Louisville Ballet
315 E. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Louisville Ballet is celebrating its 72nd anniversary of making moving art. As the official state ballet of Kentucky, it...
Louisville Bats
401 E. Main St., Louisville Slugger Field
Louisville, KY 40202
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Triple-A affiliate of Major League Baseball’s Cincinnati Reds. Award-winning Louisville Slugger Field, located on the...
Louisville Central Community Centers, Inc.
1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40203
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Louisville Central Community Centers, Inc.
Downtown
A non-profit community-based organization that offers a variety of programs and services in support of children and...
Louisville Champions Park
2050 River Road
Louisville, KY 40206
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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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Experience the story of Louisville one bite at a time in Louisville's most beautiful and historic neighborhoods. From beer...
Louisville Ghost Walks
4201 S 2nd St.
Louisville, KY 40214
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Haunted Pub Walk, 'A Spirited Tour of the Paranormal' Join Mr. Ghost Walker and enjoy three stops at some of Louisville's...
Louisville Memorial Auditorium
970 S. Fourth St.
Louisville, KY 40203
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Louisville Memorial Auditorium
Downtown
Historic Louisville Memorial Auditorium which has been designated a Louisville Landmark seats 1,742 and hosts concerts,...
Louisville Orchestra, The
620 W. Main St., Suite 600
Louisville, KY 40202
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The ensemble offers a wide variety of concert series to the community, including classical programs featuring...
Louisville Palace, The
625 South 4th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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