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.
Louisville WOW Spa
220 Breckinridge Ln.
Louisville, KY 40207
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East End
The WOW SPA welcomes you to delight in decompression peace and relaxation.
Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian Way, PO Box 37250
Louisville, KY 40213
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Highlands
1,400 animals from all over the world. 90 developed acres that can accommodate anything from company picnics of 10,000 to...
Marengo Cave
400 East State Rd. 64
Marengo, IN 47140
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Southern Indiana
Marengo Cave Family Fun Park offers something for everyone. Lots of family-friendly activities and guided cave tours are...
McNeely Lake Park
10500 Cedar Creek Road
Louisville, KY 40229
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South
North Entrance near fishing docks: 6900 Cooper Chapel Rd. Size: 746 acres Amenities: Ballfield Basketball Boat Ramps &...
Mint Julep Experiences
210 W Liberty St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
From crafted public bourbon tours to fully-customized experiences, Mint Julep Experiences is Kentucky’s premier tour...
Mokara Spa
400 S 2nd St
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Mokara Salon & Spa at Omni Louisville Hotel offers services to treat you from head to toe. Let go of your stress in the...
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N. 6th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Located in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky, the Muhammad Ali Center is a cultural attraction and international...
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...
Parklands of Floyds Fork, The
15712 Shelbyville Rd.
Louisville, KY 40245
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East End
The Parklands is a systemic, world-class addition to Louisville’s parks system that includes four major parks linked by a...
Riverside, the Farnsley-Moreman Landing
7410 Moorman Road
Louisville, KY 40272
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Riverside, the Farnsley-Moreman Landing
South
Standing atop a gentle rise overlooking the Ohio River, the Farnsley-Moremen House is the centerpiece of a 300-acre...
Sanctuary Massage & Spa
2013 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
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Clifton & Cresent Hill
Sanctuary offers many professional massage modalities for your comfort and convenience, including but not limited to:...
Seneca Park
3151 Pee Wee Reese Road
Louisville, KY 40207
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Clifton & Cresent Hill
Size: 531.5 acres Amenities: Ballfield Basketball Biking - Mountain Biking - Road Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Hiking...