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.
Historic Old Louisville Neighborhood and Visitors Center
1340 S. 4th St., Central Park
Louisville, KY 40208
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Historic Old Louisville Neighborhood and Visitors Center
Old Louisville
Looking for a trip into a rare and beautiful historic architectural area? Louisville is the site of the nation’s largest...
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
1340 S. 4th St.
Louisville, KY 40208
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Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Old Louisville
We offer a 60 minute guided walking tour showcasing the highlights of this great architecture all year long! Most of the...
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
452 E. Christmas Blvd., PO Box 179
Santa Claus, IN 47579
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Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
Southern Indiana
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari are a family theme park/water park combo located in Santa Claus, Indiana. The theme...
Howard Steamboat Museum & Mansion
1101 E. Market St., PO Box 606
Jeffersonville, IN 47131
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Howard Steamboat Museum & Mansion
Southern Indiana
Personal, informative guided tours. Victorian mansion, original furnishings. Steamboat models, tools & artifacts. Festival...
Huber Orchard & Winery
19816 Huber Rd.
Starlight, IN 47106
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Southern Indiana
Winery, tours & tastings, cheese factory, gift shop, petting zoo & farm market.
Indulge The Spa
11999 Casino Center Drive SE
Elizabeth, IN 47117
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Southern Indiana
The newest indulgence at Caesars Southern Indiana, Indulge The Spa is the place to prepare for a big day or unwind after...
Iroquois Amphitheater
1080 Amphitheater Road
Louisville, KY 40214
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South
Large outdoor performance hall presenting live bands & movies, plus a small experimental theater.
Iroquois Golf Course
1501 Rundhill Rd.
Louisville, KY 40214
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Airport
This scenic 18-hole layout is hilly & lined with mature trees. The terrain of the Bermuda course challenges golfers of all...
Iroquois Park
5216 New Cut Road
Louisville, KY 40214
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South
Iroquois Park was planned by Frederick Law Olmsted as a "scenic reservation" of forested hillsides and breathtaking...
Jane Austen Festival
561 Blankenbaker Lane, Locust Grove
Louisville, KY 40207
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East End
Festival that celebrates British author Jane Austen and the Regency Era. The Jane Austen Festival which takes place in...
Jefferson Memorial Forest
11311 Mitchell Hill Rd.
Fairdale, KY 40118
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South
Just 15 minutes from downtown Louisville, the nation's largest municipal urban forest has something for everyone. The...
Jewish Community of Louisville
3600 Dutchmans Ln.
Louisville, KY 40205
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Jewish Community of Louisville
East End
Seeking to embrace the true spirit of community, the JCC is dedicated to the enrichment of Jewish life and fosters the...