About Louisville

Get to Know Louisville

Louisville is a city that’s truly unique and different. It combines heritage with innovation, authenticity with originality and quirkiness with friendliness. And whether you're playing the ponies at Churchill Downs, making your way down the infamous Bourbon Trail, soaking in the cultural on Museum Row or enjoying the world-class culinary scene, Louisville has something to offer everyone.

Watch this quick video to see for yourself what Louisville has to offer you. You can also get a more in-depth look at Louisville below.

	Churchill Downs Enjoy a day at the races by experiencing the exciting and colorful spectacle of Thoroughbred racing at the legendary Churchill Downs. In 1875, Churchill Downs officially opened its gates in Louisville, and began its tradition as "Home of the Kentucky Derby," which is now the longest continually running sporting event in America. You can also visit the Kentucky Derby Museum located just steps from the racetrack.
	Bourbon Trail No one is more famous for Bourbon than Louisville, KY! There are seven bourbon attractions within walking distance of the downtown convention center and more than 40 stops to try on the Bourbon Trail, which will have you sipping Kentucky’s finest at local establishments, each stocked with at least 60 different bourbons. And don’t forget to try Louisville’s official cocktail, the Old Fashioned.
	Cultural District Explore downtown Louisville’s museum district feature 10 attractions within a four-block radius. Known as “Museum Row”, this cultural experience includes to the Muhammad Ali Center, Kentucky Science Center, Frazier History Museum, Louisville Slugger Museum, Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, Peerless Distilling Co, 21c Museum Hotel Louisville, Fort Nelson Park and Speed Art Museum.
	Culinary Scene Louisville’s culinary scene has caught the attention of people all across the globe as a foodie destination. Louisville was named “Best Up and coming Food City” by Thrillist, one of “America’s Best Cities for Food” by Travel + Leisure and one of the “Nation’s Best Local Food Scenes” by USA Today. From farm -to-table to modernist cuisine to country cooking, top chefs and top shelf, Louisville has a lot to bring to the table.
	City of Parks Louisville is known as the “City of Parks” for good reason. Louisville's park system is one of only five such systems across the country and was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the “Father of American Landscape Architecture” and designer of New York's Central Park. Visit any one of Louisville’s first-rate parks: Waterfront Park, Cherokee Park, Iroquois Park, Shawnee Park and the Parklands of Floyds Fork.
	Neighborhoods Explore all of the unique neighborhoods and communities of Lousiville. Venture around Downtown, Old Louisville, Bardstown Road - Baxter Avenue (The Highlands), Frankfort Avenue, East End, Beechmont and Nulu.
	Mega Cavern Underground Zip Lines Take a one-of-a-kind adventure with MEGA ZIPS – underground zip lines in a man-made cavern that includes a fun filled dual racing zip, two awesome challenge bridges that will test your skill, balance, and mettle. The guided tour is guaranteed to get your heart racing and your adrenaline pumping!
	Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay Water Park Kentucky Kingdom is a 67-acre amusement park with more than 70 rides includes five world-class roller coasters and dozens of thrill rides and classic favorites. Kentucky Kingdom also includes the popular Hurricane Bay Water Park that features both thrill and children's rides, waterslides and wave pools.