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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. 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, amusem*nt park, breweries, historic homes, confectionaries, parks and music festivals comprise the fabric of Louisville’s cultural scene.

If you need help planning your trip, contact our destination experts! Give us a call at (888) 568-4878 or send an email to info@gotolouisville.com (hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm EST).

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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McNeely Lake Park
10500 Cedar Creek RoadLouisville, KY 40229
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McNeely Lake Park

South

North Entrance near fishing docks: 6900 Cooper Chapel Rd.Size: 746 acresAmenities: BallfieldBasketballBoat Ramps &...

Mega Underground Bike Park
1841 Taylor Ave.Louisville, KY 40213
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Mega Underground Bike Park

Central

Are you ready to experience a one of a kind Underground Bike Park? Over 320,000 square feet including over 45 trails, Jump...

Mellwood Tavern
1801 Brownsboro Rd.Louisville, KY 40206
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Mellwood Tavern

Clifton & Cresent Hill

The building residing at the Corner of Brownsboro Road and Mellwood Avenue was originally opened in 1885 and is the...

Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery
801 W. Main St.Louisville, KY 40202
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Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery

Downtown

Located at 801 West Main Street in the heart of downtown Louisville, Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery is across the street...

Mint Julep Experiences
210 W Liberty St.Louisville, KY 40202
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Mint Julep Experiences

Downtown

From crafted public bourbon tours to fully-customized experiences, Mint Julep Experiences is Kentucky’s premier tour...

Mokara Spa
400 S 2nd StLouisville, KY 40202
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Mokara Spa

Downtown

Mokara Salon & Spa at Omni Louisville Hotel offers services to treat you from head to toe. Let go of your stress in the...

Muhammad Ali Center
144 N. 6th St.Louisville, KY 40202
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Muhammad Ali Center

Downtown

Located in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky, the Muhammad Ali Center is a cultural attraction and international...

National Jug Band Jubilee
PO Box 2944Louisville, KY, KY 40201
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National Jug Band Jubilee

Downtown

Louisville: Storied birthplace of jug band musicAt the turn of the 20th century, the River City enjoyed the lively,...

National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, The - Genealogical Research Library & Museum
809 West Main St.Post Office Box 1776Louisville, KY 40202
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Downtown

Discover your family tree back to the American Revolution, while exploring a rare collection of artifacts from America's...

Neat Bourbon Bar + Bottle Shop
1139 Bardstown Rd.Louisville, KY 40204
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Neat Bourbon Bar + Bottle Shop

Highlands

Sip "History By The Pour" and see why National Geographic Traveller listed Neat as the #1 recommended bourbon bar in the...

Norton Commons
9418 Norton Commons Blvd. #300Prospect, KY 40059
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Norton Commons

East End

Norton Commons is the region's only New Urban neighborhood, currently consisting of almost 70 independently-owned...

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