Things To Do
Please & Thank You
Get the best damn chocolate chip cookie ever created. Just do it. The coffee and tea is great too, but seriously don't miss out on the cookie.
Churchill Downs
You don't have to be a racing fan to appreciate Churchill Downs. Home to the greatest two minutes in sports, the iconic twin spires represent this pinnacle of thoroughbred racing and first jewel of the Triple Crown, the Kentucky Derby. While the Kentucky Derby will be over, you can catch some live racing or tour the backside to experience the excitement that comes with thoroughbred racing!
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
If horse racing isn't your sport, maybe baseball is. Louisville Slugger is undeniably the most famous bat in baseball. And to learn about its production, history and about baseball in general, you come to the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. Highlights include a factory tour and Bud's Batting Cage, where museum patrons can hit with replica bats once used by superstars like Ruth and Williams.
Muhammad Ali Center
Even if you're not a boxing fan, you should make time to see this impressive facility dedicated to legendary athlete and activist Muhammad Ali, who called Louisville his hometown. Along with memorabilia displays, historical footage and art and photo galleries, the center's permanent and temporary exhibits also touch on broader issues that were important to Ali, including race, gender equity and global citizenship.
Mega Cavern Mega Zips
One of the city's more unique attractions, the 100-acre Louisville Mega Cavern, which was created out of a 19th-century limestone quarry, now houses the world's only underground zip line course. But the zip line course isn't the only activity you'll find in this subterranean adventure park – there's also a bike park, an aerial ropes course and a tram tour for those interested in a more relaxed cavern experience.
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
This is one of many Bourbon experiences that the city has to offer. If you have extra time, we recommend visiting the actual bourbon trail. Mint Julep Tours can put together a custom package for you on one of their buses or you can take your car and do it yourself.