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 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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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...
EP Tom Sawyer State Park
3000 Freys Hill Road
Louisville, KY 40241
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East End
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Eva Bandman Park and Cyclocross
1701 River Road
Louisville, KY 40206
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Eva Bandman Park and Cyclocross
Downtown
Louisville's Eva Bandman Park is the premiere cyclocross venue in the United States. Cyclocross is a form of bicycle...
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
528 W. Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
Downtown
Opened in November 2013, the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience is a multi-million dollar artisanal distillery, immersive...
Falls of the Ohio State Park and Foundation
201 W. Riverside Dr.
Clarksville, IN 47129
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Falls of the Ohio State Park and Foundation
Southern Indiana
The Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center & General George Rogers Clark Home Site highlight the natural & cultural history...
Farmington Historic Plantation
3033 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205
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Farmington Historic Plantation
Highlands
Completed in 1816, this Federal-style home was the center of a 550-acre hemp plantation owned by the Speed family. Abraham...
Filson Historical Society, The
1310 S. 3rd St.
Louisville, KY 40208
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Filson Historical Society, The
Old Louisville
The Filson Historical Society, founded in 1884, is a privately-supported historical society dedicated to preserving and...
Flamenco Louisville
2031 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
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Clifton & Cresent Hill
Flamenco Louisville is the oldest flamenco organization in the area, providing a home and resources for flamenco...
The Flamingo Lounge
119 S. 7th St., Downstairs
Louisville, KY 40202
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The Flamingo Lounge is a bar and music venue located in the basement of Against the Grain Sandwich Emporium. Come visit...
Flying Axes
610 Nanny Goat Strut
Louisville, KY 40202
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Flying Axes is the first Indoor Axe Throwing Venue in Kentucky! Friends and colleagues compete in the sport of Axe...
Fourth Street Live!
411 S. Fourth St., Ste. 180
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
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French Lick Resort
8670 West State Road 56
French Lick, IN 47432
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Southern Indiana
French Lick Resort Casino is a $382 million historic restoration & casino development project that includes French Lick...