Louisville, Jefferson County, KY

Places to go in Louisville

18 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Art Sanctuary

Arts & Culture

Art Sanctuary

2012 Northwestern Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40203, USA

Churchill Downs

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Churchill Downs

Iconic thoroughbred horse-racing track (it hosts the Kentucky Derby), with a museum & tours.

700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY 40208, USA

Conrad-Caldwell House Museum

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Conrad-Caldwell House Museum

Castle-like house museum, built in 1893, featuring striking Richardsonian Romanesque architecture.

1402 St James Ct, Louisville, KY 40208, USA

Frazier Kentucky History Museum

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Frazier Kentucky History Museum

Sharing stories that matter through exhibitions, education, performances & events.

829 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA

Full Throttle Adrenaline Park - Louisville

Arts & Culture

Full Throttle Adrenaline Park - Louisville

High-tech indoor complex with fast-moving go-karts & a multiturn racecourse.

2520 Ampere Dr, Louisville, KY 40299, USA

Headliners Music Hall

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Headliners Music Hall

Venerable, muraled concert space showcasing big-name acts ranging from rock to hip-hop.

1386 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY 40206, USA

Iroquois Amphitheater

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Iroquois Amphitheater

Large outdoor performance hall presenting live bands & movies, plus a small experimental theater.

1080 Amphitheater Rd, Louisville, KY 40214, USA

Kart Kountry

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Kart Kountry

Family-oriented amusement park with go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages, mini-golf & other games.

315 Joe B. Hall Ave, Shepherdsville, KY 40165, USA

Kentucky Derby Museum

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Kentucky Derby Museum

Films, interactive exhibits & more tell the famed horse race's story at this Churchill Downs venue.

704 Central Ave, Louisville, KY 40208, USA

Kentucky Science Center

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Kentucky Science Center

Kid-friendly science museum with hands-on exhibits, IMAX films, educational programs & more.

727 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA

KMAC Contemporary Art Museum

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KMAC Contemporary Art Museum

Large venue for art & design-focused exhibits & programs with an emphasis on regional works.

715 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA

Louisville Palace Theatre

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Louisville Palace Theatre

Palatial, circa-1928 theater with baroque decor hosts concerts, shows, movie events & more.

625 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

A giant baseball bat marks this venue offering tours & exhibits on the sports-equipment icon.

800 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA

Mellwood Art Center

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Mellwood Art Center

Sprawling former meat packing building, now home to artist studios, galleries, shops, cafes, events.

1860 Mellwood Ave, Louisville, KY 40206, USA

Muhammad Ali Center

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Muhammad Ali Center

Memorabilia, exhibits & videos recount the life of the famous boxing icon & activist Muhammad Ali.

144 N 6th St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA

Old Forester's Paristown Hall

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Old Forester's Paristown Hall

724 Brent St, Louisville, KY 40204, USA

Speed Art Museum

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Speed Art Museum

Spacious art museum featuring classic & modern works, plus special exhibitions in contemporary digs.

2035 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40208, USA

The Brown Theatre

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The Brown Theatre

Restored, old-world-style theater now hosts a broad range of events including live music & theater.

315 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202, USA