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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Learn MoreThe 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...
Crescent Hill Golf Course
3110 Brownsboro Rd.
Louisville, KY 40206
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East End
Centrally located, with Bermuda grass fairways, this scenic 9-hole course is one of the busiest in Metro Louisville....
Danger Run
PO Box 2070
Clarksville, IN 47120
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East End
Solve clues and puzzles to solve a murder mystery and find your way to haunted attractions. Danger Run® is a scavenger...
Dave & Buster's
5000 Shelbyville Rd., Suite D200
Louisville, KY 40207
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East End
Dave & Buster’s Louisville, located at the Mall St. Mathews, is your one stop celebration destination! No matter where you...
David Dominé's Louisville Historic Tours
Corner 4th and Ormsby
Louisville, KY 40208
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David Dominé's Louisville Historic Tours
Old Louisville
As recommended by The New York Times! Seven days a week, Louisville Historic Tours offers award-winning guided walks...
Derby City Gaming & Hotel
4520 Poplar Level Rd.
Louisville, KY 40213
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Derby City Gaming Downtown
Downtown
Louisville, KY 40202
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Derby Dinner Playhouse
525 Marriott Drive
Clarksville, IN 47129
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Now in its 49th Season! Derby Dinner Playhouse is proud to be one of the country's oldest and largest continually...
Dollface Brows and Beauty
207 S. Shelby St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Located in downtown Louisville, Dollface offers award-winning beauty services — brows, lashes, skin, face & body waxing,...
E & S Gallery, Inc.
108 S. 10th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
E & S Gallery specializes in original and limited edition African-American art, custom framing and unique home furnishing...
Endless Summer Paddle Company
1501 Marinas Edge Way
Louisville, KY 40206
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Downtown
ESPC is a StandUp Paddleboard (SUP) company based in Louisville, KY. We offer SUP lesson, SUP Yoga classes, group paddles,...
EP Tom Sawyer State Park
3000 Freys Hill Road
Louisville, KY 40241
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East End
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