Louisville City Guide

Louisville is Kentucky’s largest city and is located just south of the Indiana border, across the Ohio River. Louisville, might best be known for thoroughbred horse racing, but it offers a wealth of other attractions as well.

In addition to horseracing, Kentucky is often touted for its bourbon and bluegrass music. Area bourbon distilleries often offer guided tours of their facilities, which tell the history of Kentucky bourbon and the slow process of crafting the famous spirit. A third of the country's bourbon is made in the Louisville area including Maker’s Mark, Wild Turkey, and Jim Beam. Bluegrass music is celebrated at many annual events that take place throughout the year.

The city of Louisville also offers visitors a variety of historical attractions and museums. Several historic landmarks exist in Louisville, and many are listed on the National Register of Historic Places including Thomas Edison House and Locust Grove. The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory features the world’s biggest bat and honor’s baseball’s best hitters. The Muhammad Ali Center is another “must see” attraction in Louisville paying tribute to the boxing legend that once made his home here.

If you’re looking for thrills, chills and spills you are sure to find them at one of the amusement or water parks in the area. Get wild on the family roller coaster with its unexpected twists and zigzagging turns at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom or blast off in a space adventure motion simulator or one of the other 110 rides and attractions. Have a wet and wild adventure with winding water slides, relaxing wave pool and a kid’s area at Atlantis Water Park.

The fun doesn’t have to stop after the sun goes down! Louisville nightlife is always hopping. A variety of choices are offered in the area including the Comedy Caravan, the Corner Nightclub Complex, Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar and many more.

Whether you choose to visit Louisville for the horseracing, the history or to explore the area, you’ll find many attraction and events to keep you busy. Flip over to our other listing and let us help you plan your next trip to Louisville, Kentucky.

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