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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Learn MoreLouisville Philharmonia - The Musicians' Orchestra
PO Box 7485
Louisville, KY 40257
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Louisville Philharmonia - The Musicians' Orchestra
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Louisville Philharmonia is a completely musician-run orchestra with a mission to provide a high-quality musical outlet for...
Louisville Slugger Field
401 East Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Louisville Slugger Field is home to the Louisville Bats professional baseball team, Triple-A Affiliate of the Cincinnati...
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
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Get ready to smell the wood, see the wood chips fly, and learn about the history of an American icon. We’ve been making...
Louisville Water Tower Park
3005 River Road
Louisville, KY 40207
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Louisville Water Tower Park features architectural, engineering and innovative water wonders! Louisville Water Company’s...
Louisville Youth Orchestra
PO Box 997
Louisville, KY 40201
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It shall be the purpose of the Louisville Youth Orchestra to provide a musical experience of the highest quality for all...
Mercury Ballroom
611 S 4th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Located in the heart of South Fourth St., just steps away from the historic Louisville Palace Theatre, Mercury Ballroom is...
Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery
801 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery
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Located at 801 West Main Street in the heart of downtown Louisville, Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery is across the street...
Mint Julep Experiences
210 W Liberty St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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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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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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The Muhammad Ali Center is a multicultural center with an award-winning museum dedicated to the life and legacy of...
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N. 6th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Located in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky, the Muhammad Ali Center is a cultural attraction and international...
National Jug Band Jubilee
PO Box 2944
Louisville, KY, KY 40201
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Louisville: Storied birthplace of jug band music At the turn of the 20th century, the River City enjoyed the lively,...