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.
Louisville Folk School
225 N. Clifton Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
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Clifton & Cresent Hill
Connecting the deep roots of Kentucky's music traditions with its promising and lively future through lessons,...
Louisville Food Tours
828 E Market St.
Louisville, KY 40204
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Downtown
Experience the story of Louisville one bite at a time in Louisville's most beautiful and historic neighborhoods. From beer...
Louisville Free Public Library
301 York St.
Louisville, KY 40203
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Louisville Free Public Library
Old Louisville
All Louisville Free Public Library locations are offering curbside pick-up of library materials at this time. In-person...
Louisville Ghost Walks
4201 S 2nd St.
Louisville, KY 40214
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Downtown
Haunted Pub Walk, 'A Spirited Tour of the Paranormal' Join Mr. Ghost Walker and enjoy three stops at some of Louisville's...
Louisville Mega Cavern & Mega Zips All Underground Ziplines & Adventure Tour
1841 Taylor Ave.
Louisville, KY 40213
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Louisville Mega Cavern & Mega Zips All Underground Ziplines & Adventure Tour
Highlands
An all underground Mega Zip lines and adventure tour featuring six underground zip lines, including a fun filled dual...
Louisville Mega Cavern's Lights Under Louisville!
1841 Taylor Ave
Louisville, KY 40213
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Louisville Mega Cavern's Lights Under Louisville!
Louisville, KY
LIGHTS UNDER LOUISVILLE IS TRULY A HOLIDAY WONDERLAND! Drive your own vehicle through the MEGA Cavern to experience the...
Louisville Memorial Auditorium
970 S. Fourth St.
Louisville, KY 40203
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Louisville Memorial Auditorium
Downtown
Historic Louisville Memorial Auditorium which has been designated a Louisville Landmark seats 1,742 and hosts concerts,...
Louisville Nature Center
3745 Illinois Ave.
Louisville, KY 40213
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Airport
The Louisville Nature Center is located in the center of Louisville and adjacent to the Beargrass Creek State Nature...
Louisville Orchestra, The
620 W. Main St., Suite 600
Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown
The ensemble offers a wide variety of concert series to the community, including classical programs featuring...
Louisville Palace, The
625 South 4th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Louisville Philharmonia - The Musicians' Orchestra
PO Box 7485
Louisville, KY 40257
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Louisville Philharmonia - The Musicians' Orchestra
Downtown
Louisville Philharmonia is a completely musician-run orchestra with a mission to provide a high-quality musical outlet for...
Louisville Salt Cave
9800 Shelbyville Rd.
Louisville, KY 40223
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East End
Louisville Salt Cave is your place to breathe in beauty. Salt therapy, also known as halotherapy, benefits the immune...