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.
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, The - Genealogical Research Library & Museum
809 West Main St.
Post Office Box 1776
Louisville, KY 40202
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Discover your family tree back to the American Revolution, while exploring a rare collection of artifacts from America's...
Number 15
121 W Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Born on Historic Whiskey Row, Number 15 is the Confluence of Kentucky Culture. Number 15 brings together the best parts of...
Old Forester Distillery
119 W Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Experience Old Forester Distillery tours! Tour experience includes fermentation, distillation, barrel making...
Old Forester's Paristown Hall
724 Brent Street
Louisville, KY 40204
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Old Forester’s Paristown Hall will support local, regional and national artists in creating unique and immersive...
Ovrdrive
112 W. Jefferson St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Discover OVRDRIVE; Downtown Louisville's premier sports and entertainment hub! Immerse yourself in full-motion racing...
Roots 101 African American Museum
124 N. 1st Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Roots 101 African American Museum
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The Roots101: African American Museum will be a museum dedicated to telling the story of the African American journey from...
Roots 101 African American Museum
124 N. 1st Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Roots 101 African American Museum
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The Roots 101 African – American Museum will be a museum dedicated to tell the story of the African-American journey...
The Sankofa Experience
124 N. 1st Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Roots 101 African American Museum located in downtown Louisville promotes understanding and inspire appreciation of the...
Shofur
Downtown
Louisville, KY 40202
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Looking for a charter bus or minibus rental in and around Louisville? Look no further than Shofur, your go-to group...
StageOne Family Theatre
315 W. Market, Ste. 2S
Louisville, KY 40202
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StageOne Family Theatre shares the love of live theater and arts experiences with children, teachers, and families...
Stevie Ray's Blues Bar
230 E. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Louisville's premier blues club featuring the top local, regional & national blues acts touring today. Live entertainment....
Thirsty Pedaler, The
100 E Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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We provide unique tours of Louisville on an authentic Dutch 15 person bicycle. Looking for a new way to see the sites,...