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 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.
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11311 Mitchell Hill Rd.
Fairdale, KY 40118
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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...
Justins' House of Bourbon
101 W. Market St
Louisville, KY 40202
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Louisville, KY
Visit Kentucky's premier bourbon liquor store. Here at Justins' House of Bourbon, we have the most diverse collection of...
K.U.L.A. Gallery
536 S. Fourth St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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A contemporary art gallery and venue located in the heart of downtown Louisville.
Kentucky Artisan Distillery
6230 Old LaGrange Road
Crestwood, KY 40014
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Oldham County
The Kentucky Artisan Distillery is the home to Jefferson's Bourbons, Whiskey Row Bourbon & Highspire Rye. Located in...
Kentucky Center for African-American Heritage
1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40203
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Kentucky Center for African-American Heritage
West Louisville
The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage is the result of a collection of African American educators, artists and...
Kentucky Derby Festival
1001 S. 3rd St.
Louisville, KY 40203
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Downtown
The Kentucky Derby Festival consists of over 70 special events in the two weeks preceding the Kentucky Derby. We...
Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY 40209
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Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay
Airport
Your family's place to play! Enjoy the totally revamped Kentucky Kingdom with all your favorites - Lightning Run, Thunder...
Kentucky Opera
323 West Broadway, Suite 601
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Celebrating their Brown-Forman 60th Anniversary Season, Kentucky Opera will present Tosca (Sept. 21 & 23) The Prodigal Son...
Kentucky Peerless Distilling
120 North 10th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
Experience an authentic distillery with real history in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. The Kentucky Peerless Distilling...
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Tours
120 North 10th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Kentucky Peerless Distilling Tours
Downtown
Experience an authentic distillery with real history in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. The Kentucky Peerless Distilling...
Kentucky Performing Arts
501 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Kentucky's premier performing arts venue. Home of ballet, Broadway, opera, orchestra & children's theater. Access services...