
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 Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
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
3005 River Road
Louisville, KY 40207
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Downtown
Louisville Water Tower, historic venue and museum, features architectural, engineering and innovative water wonders!...
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.
Main Event Entertainment
12500 Sycamore Station Pl.
Louisville, KY 40299
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East End
When you want to let your fun out with family and friends, Main Event is the best and easiest place to head for fun. With...
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 502 Winery
915 E Liberty
Louisville, KY 40204
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Portland
Kentucky's only urban winery set in an historic, reclaimed building in downtown Louisville. OLD 502 Winery showcases...
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...
Ovrdrive
112 W. Jefferson St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Discover OVRDRIVE; Downtown Louisville's premier sports and entertainment hub! Immerse yourself in full-motion racing...
Paoli Peaks
2798 West County Rd., 25 South
Paoli, IN 47454
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Southern Indiana
Skiing, snowboarding and snow-tubing less than an hour away from Louisville! Located in the rolling hills of Southern...
Pedal Pub Louisville
100 E Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
The original party bike, Pedal Pub Louisville's tours are led by professionally trained leaders who take you to 2-3 bars...