Guidebook for Louisville

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Guidebook for Louisville

Arts & Culture

Even if you're here during Churchill Down's off season, you can still catch all the excitement of the greatest 2 minutes in sports!! Open year round. Track tours available.
180 locals recommend
Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central Avenue
180 locals recommend
Even if you're here during Churchill Down's off season, you can still catch all the excitement of the greatest 2 minutes in sports!! Open year round. Track tours available.
Like no other!! Take time to explore this amazing place. Learn about this amazing man's journey throughout his life, from his humble beginnings here in Louisville to the world of boxing and then on to his spiritual awakening beyond the ring. This is an excellent experience for kids as Muhammad Ali's favorite audience was children. The museum embodies the concept of teaching kids about their own greatness. Highly recommend!!!
279 locals recommend
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th St
279 locals recommend
Like no other!! Take time to explore this amazing place. Learn about this amazing man's journey throughout his life, from his humble beginnings here in Louisville to the world of boxing and then on to his spiritual awakening beyond the ring. This is an excellent experience for kids as Muhammad Ali's favorite audience was children. The museum embodies the concept of teaching kids about their own greatness. Highly recommend!!!
Learn about the classic Louisville Slugger bat and revisit all the legends of American baseball in this one of a kind museum that's been making bats on the same equipment for years! Order a custom-engraved Louisville Slugger for yourself or as a special gift!
441 locals recommend
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main St
441 locals recommend
Learn about the classic Louisville Slugger bat and revisit all the legends of American baseball in this one of a kind museum that's been making bats on the same equipment for years! Order a custom-engraved Louisville Slugger for yourself or as a special gift!
Buy a piece of local history! Louisville Stoneware artists create custom, hand painted pottery on location. Beautiful, functional pieces make great gifts or souvenirs.
15 locals recommend
Stoneware & Co.
731 Brent St
15 locals recommend
Buy a piece of local history! Louisville Stoneware artists create custom, hand painted pottery on location. Beautiful, functional pieces make great gifts or souvenirs.
Located on the UofL campus, Louisville's iconic art museum just completed a stunning renovation. Immerse yourself in art!
289 locals recommend
The Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd St
289 locals recommend
Located on the UofL campus, Louisville's iconic art museum just completed a stunning renovation. Immerse yourself in art!
New Albany has the coolest little art scene just across the river in Indiana (close to the Big Four walking bridge pictured on the Guidebook cover). They have art classes, exercise classes, shows, concerts and festivals in and around this unique little historic district.
ArtSeed
1931 East Spring Street
New Albany has the coolest little art scene just across the river in Indiana (close to the Big Four walking bridge pictured on the Guidebook cover). They have art classes, exercise classes, shows, concerts and festivals in and around this unique little historic district.
This place is so cool and fun. Check it out if you get a chance. An art experience and so much more!
12 locals recommend
21c Museum Hotel
700 W Main St
12 locals recommend
This place is so cool and fun. Check it out if you get a chance. An art experience and so much more!
43 locals recommend
KMAC Museum
715 W Main St
43 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

Copper & Kings American Brandy Company
1121 E Washington St
125 locals recommend
Just around the corner off Crittenden Dr., Kentucky Kingdom has what my nephews refer to as THE MOST AWESOME WATERSLIDE EVER, LOL!! You be the judge! Scare yourself silly on all the midway rides! Open seasonally.
127 locals recommend
Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay
937 Phillips Ln
127 locals recommend
Just around the corner off Crittenden Dr., Kentucky Kingdom has what my nephews refer to as THE MOST AWESOME WATERSLIDE EVER, LOL!! You be the judge! Scare yourself silly on all the midway rides! Open seasonally.
Louisville's massive underground caverns have bike trails, zip line tours, rope climbing, tram tours and more! Miles and miles of non-stop underground fun! (Open seasonally.)
136 locals recommend
Louisville Mega Cavern
1841 Taylor Ave
136 locals recommend
Louisville's massive underground caverns have bike trails, zip line tours, rope climbing, tram tours and more! Miles and miles of non-stop underground fun! (Open seasonally.)

Food Scene

Famous little Wagner's is trip back in time. The walls of the restaurant are lined with photographs and memorabilia from nearly a century of horse racing and Churchill Downs history. Friendly, smiling employees are the heart of this local gem. Step back in time and enjoy some downhome Kentucky flavor. Check out their great selection of souvenirs in the old pharmacy.
28 locals recommend
Wagner's Pharmacy
3113 S 4th St
28 locals recommend
Famous little Wagner's is trip back in time. The walls of the restaurant are lined with photographs and memorabilia from nearly a century of horse racing and Churchill Downs history. Friendly, smiling employees are the heart of this local gem. Step back in time and enjoy some downhome Kentucky flavor. Check out their great selection of souvenirs in the old pharmacy.
Nicest people anywhere! Friendly, caring and fun. Excellent service, delicious down-home cookin’. Great folks, great food, great prices! If you want a real taste of Kentucky, don’t miss out on Sue’s.
Sue’s Touch of Country Kitchen
2605 Rockford Lane
Nicest people anywhere! Friendly, caring and fun. Excellent service, delicious down-home cookin’. Great folks, great food, great prices! If you want a real taste of Kentucky, don’t miss out on Sue’s.
12 locals recommend
The Granville Pub
1601 S 3rd St
12 locals recommend
Matt Winn's Steakhouse

Shopping

Best prices on nicknacks, baubles, antiques and memorabilia in town! And just around the corner! Two buildings full of odds and ends of every style and color!! How about an official Derby glass from 1987?! No doubt you'll find it here! Call first to check their hours.
6 locals recommend
Tickled Pink Memorabilia Mall
3269 Taylor Blvd
6 locals recommend
Best prices on nicknacks, baubles, antiques and memorabilia in town! And just around the corner! Two buildings full of odds and ends of every style and color!! How about an official Derby glass from 1987?! No doubt you'll find it here! Call first to check their hours.
86 locals recommend
Logan Street Market
1001 Logan St
86 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Nulu Market Place
823 E Market St
11 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

Best views of Louisville at Jefferson County's highest elevation. Beautiful walking trails, great shows at Iroquois Amphitheater. If you're here in October, don't miss the incredible Jack o Lantern Spectacular or the beautiful Winter Woods Spectacular at Christmas time.
92 locals recommend
Iroquois Park
92 locals recommend
Best views of Louisville at Jefferson County's highest elevation. Beautiful walking trails, great shows at Iroquois Amphitheater. If you're here in October, don't miss the incredible Jack o Lantern Spectacular or the beautiful Winter Woods Spectacular at Christmas time.
Miles of hiking trails through this beautiful park, with a fishing lake, playgrounds and a nature learning center
58 locals recommend
Jefferson Memorial Forest
11311 Mitchell Hill Road
58 locals recommend
Miles of hiking trails through this beautiful park, with a fishing lake, playgrounds and a nature learning center
Nature trails, gardens and stunning art and sculpture near Bardstown, KY. Worth the drive!
44 locals recommend
Bernheim Arboretum and Research
2075 Clermont Rd
44 locals recommend
Nature trails, gardens and stunning art and sculpture near Bardstown, KY. Worth the drive!
A new little gem in Louisville’s crown, the Botanical Gardens are a unique way to get to know Kentucky, through its beautiful plant life. Take a stroll through its meandering walkways and learn all about the local flora.
39 locals recommend
Waterfront Botanical Gardens
1435 Frankfort Ave
39 locals recommend
A new little gem in Louisville’s crown, the Botanical Gardens are a unique way to get to know Kentucky, through its beautiful plant life. Take a stroll through its meandering walkways and learn all about the local flora.

Essentials

Kroger Pharmacy
4211 S 3rd St