Louisville Attractions
Things to do in Louisville
Louisville Attractions. Looking for something fun to do with your family? Want something kid friendly? Need to find a good park to play with your dog? Then look no further because HelloLouisville.com has you covered. We've sought out the best attractions in Louisville and have detailed information about parks, museums, festivals, zoos and more.
Ever envisioned tailgating from the virtually the moment you leave your home to the time you get to the track? Go easy and take the fun way, the safe way and the green way to get there, and go NASBUS.
The Schmidt Coca-Cola museum in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, features the largest collection of Coke memorabilia in the world.
Incredible Dave's is a huge indoor playground for adults and kids alike, with bumper cars, bungee jumping, cosmic bowling, inflatables, lives music on weekends, a restaurant and a bar.
No visit to Louisville is complete without a visit to Churchill Downs — the most famous racetrack in the world. Racing fans easily recognize the Twin Spires of Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby since 1875.
Tourists and locals will enjoy exploring Civil War sites in Kentucky, which provide an in-depth look into the area’s past, including Kentucky’s role as a border state.
Streams, gardens and more than 35 miles of hiking trails make up some of the outdoor amenities at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest.
Home of two indoor ice rinks, Iceland Sports Complex has built quite a following with several hundred hockey players at different levels.
In less than two years, MillaNova Winery has earned a reputation for its finely crafted wines and scenic facilities, located 28 miles southeast of Louisville off Highway 44 and Bethel Church Road.
Pair stunning botanical gardens with unique historical architecture and you have Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, an unsung beauty of the Louisville Metro area.
The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green is dedicated to the Corvette's history, with more than 80 models to view, interactive displays to see, and a tour of the Corvette plant to experience.
Looking for a place to help your kids burn off a little energy and get some exercise? A trip to Puzzle’s Fun Dome -- a cavernous play park with inflatable bouncy castles and games – will leave them ready for a long nap.
Every parent has had to deal with bored kids on a rainy day. The next time the sky opens up, here are eight ideas for fun indoor Louisville attractions for kids.
From April through August, the centerpiece of downtown Louisville is Slugger Field, where the Triple-A Louisville Bats take on International League foes in a setting that couldn’t be more perfect.
Lake Jericho Recreational Camping Area in Henry County offers a 137-acre lake with quiet, calm waters, camping, shelters with restrooms, outdoor picnic areas with grills and more.
The Butler-Turpin Historic Home, located on the grounds of General Butler State Resort Park, provides a genteel window into the past and a crash course in Kentucky’s political and military history.
Ohio Valley Volleyball Center features six courts of year-round indoor adult volleyball leagues and tournaments.
At the Maker's Mark Distillery, you can see how Maker’s Mark is made and hand-dip your own souvenir.
The Creation Museum in northern Kentucky, just across the river from Cincinnati, offers a Biblical interpretation of how the world was created.
Louisville is blessed with a number of fine art galleries, and it could be said that the hottest of these right now just might be the Pyro Gallery.
In Kentucky, wild turkey season is in the spring and fall. But apparently, it’s always "Wild Turkey" season. Wild Turkey Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Ky., is doubling its production, from 5 million to 10 million gallons a year, and you can tour its new facility, which opened in December.
Ever wanted to see distant galaxies close up, travel through the rings of Saturn, or just gaze at the wonder of the night sky? Then Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium is the place to go.
Sports fans and wildlife lovers alike will delight in seeing Blue, the official University of Kentucky wildcat, housed at the Salato Center in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Go hiking in Louisville. Face the sun, eye to eye. Go where very few have gone before. Take a look at the one of the last swampy areas in the region. Examine rocks older than life as we know it.
The state-of-the-art Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center provides a bourbon-tasting experience similar to wine tastings in Napa or Sonoma.
The Speed Art Museum, the largest art museum in Kentucky, houses thousands of pieces from a variety of time periods in art and world history.
Churchill Downs' famous Twin Spires stretch majestically over a racetrack that has played host to world leaders, celebrities, and guests from nearly every country across the globe.
Based on affordability and overall entertainment value, here are the top Louisville kids attractions.
Haven’t heard of the National Society, Sons of the American Revolution? Well you’re not alone. The society, better known by their initials SAR, has been keeping the history of the American Revolution alive for over 100 years.
Although it will be a few years before the main recreational area is open to the public, outdoor lovers can get a sneak peek at the lush natural settings and peaceful countryside that will be the Parklands of Floyds Fork.
In 2010, Louisville held the grand opening for the KFC Yum! Center, a new home for the Louisville Cardinals basketball teams as well as an attractive venue for major shows, acts and concerts.
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