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.
E & S Gallery, Inc.
108 S. 10th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
E & S Gallery specializes in original and limited edition African-American art, custom framing and unique home furnishing...
Endless Summer Paddle Company
1501 Marinas Edge Way
Louisville, KY 40206
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Downtown
ESPC is a StandUp Paddleboard (SUP) company based in Louisville, KY. We offer SUP lesson, SUP Yoga classes, group paddles,...
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
528 W. Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
Downtown
Located on Louisville's historic "Whiskey Row," the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience features an artisanal distillery,...
Filson Historical Society, The
1310 S. 3rd St.
Louisville, KY 40208
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Filson Historical Society, The
Old Louisville
The Filson’s exhibits share the stories of the Ohio River Valley using photographs, manuscripts, books and artifacts from...
Frazier History Museum
829 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
The Frazier History Museum is where the world meets Kentucky. Located on Museum Row in the Bourbon District 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...
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...
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 90 minute guided walking tour showcasing the highlights of this great architecture all year long! Most of the...
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's 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...