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.
Flying Axes
610 Nanny Goat Strut
Louisville, KY 40202
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NuLu
Flying Axes is Kentucky’s premier axe throwing experience, located in NULU! Come to Flying Axes to grab a cold one and let...
Fourth Street Live!
411 S. Fourth St., Ste. 180
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Fourth Street Live! is Louisville’s premier dining and entertainment destination! Located in the heart of downtown...
Full Throttle Adrenaline Park
2520 Ampere Drive
Louisville, KY 40299
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East End
Louisville's premier entertainment destination featuring axe throwing and the fastest go-karts in Louisville! 100% indoor,...
Galerie Hertz Art Gallery
1253 S. Preston St.
Louisville, KY 40203
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Downtown
For over 28yrs, the gallery has been dedicated to showing & representing the best in Regional, National & International...
Garvin Gate Blues Festival
1202 South 6th St.
Louisville, KY 40203
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Old Louisville
The Garvin Gate Blues Festival is held the second weekend of October on the streets of Historic Old Louisville, the corner...
Harbor House of Louisville
2231 Lower Hunters Trace
Louisville, KY 40216
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South
The Ken-Ducky Derby (KDD) is an annual fundraising rubber duck race held in Louisville, KY, and is an official Kentucky...
Haven Spa and Salon
315 Wendover Ave.
Louisville, KY 40207
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East End
Welcome to Haven Spa and Salon, a luxury boutique day spa in the heart of Saint Matthews. At Haven, we understand every...
Headliners Music Hall
1386 Lexington Rd.
Louisville, KY 40206
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Highlands
Locally owned and operated, HEADLINERS MUSIC HALL is the premier live entertainment venue of Louisville, Kentucky. We...
Hermitage Farm
10500 W. Hwy 42
Goshen, KY 40026
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Oldham County
With roots that span generations, Hermitage is a world-class equine operation tied to Oldham County, Kentucky’s rich...
Hidden Hill Nursery & Sculpture Garden
1011 Utica-Charlestown Rd.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
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Hidden Hill Nursery & Sculpture Garden
Southern Indiana
Hidden Hill Nursery & Sculpture Garden has 8 acres of garden art, fountains, benches, whimsy & unusual plants for sale. 15...
Highland Entertainment District
1500 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205
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Highland Entertainment District
Highlands
Great nightlife, dining, shopping & more! This unique & eclectic Louisville area has something for everyone from family...
Historic Locust Grove
561 Blankenbaker Ln.
Louisville, KY 40207
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East End
Locust Grove is a 55-acre, 18th century farm site and National Historic Landmark. Established in 1790, the former home of...