Known for the iconic Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs, Louisville also offers a unique mix of art, culture and history worth diving into on Main Street and beyond. From Whiskey Row to Museum Row, visitors can sample craft spirits and enjoy Historic Downtown, a walkable cultural zone with new adventures around every corner.

Bourbon Distillery Tours

Visit Louisville's Bourbon District for bean-to-bottle tours showcasing the history of Kentucky bourbon production. A distilled, barrel-aged spirit, bourbon is made primarily from corn and is a staple drink in Kentucky. Your first stop should be the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, the first commercial distillery on Whiskey Row. It is known for its straight bourbon and blends made with whiskey, such as honey, peach and green apple. At Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery, just two blocks away, visitors can take a guided tour or sample spirits at Fort Nelson's world-class bar. Another two blocks from Michter's on West Main Street, don't miss a tour of the Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.

The giant bourbon fountain inside the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience

Thoroughbred racehorses grazing in a field at WinStar Farm in Versailles

The Ultimate Road Trip to Discover Kentucky's Bourbon Country
Muhammad Ali Center

Dedicated to the life and legacy of world championship boxer Muhammad Ali, the Muhammad Ali Center in downtown Louisville promotes social justice through three floors of exhibits, extensive galleries and educational events. Enjoy multimedia presentations, historical videos and artifacts designed around the six main principles of Ali's life: trust, conviction, dedication, generosity, respect and spirituality.

Roots 101 African American Museum

Explore the rich African-American heritage through art, culture, history, and people. Visitors can take an emotional journey through the Cooper Gallery, dedicated to one of the first international dealers of black art. Spend the afternoon browsing exhibits featuring authentic African artifacts and learn more about legendary African-American sports figures.

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

Baseball history comes to life at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. Learn about the iconic baseball bat and how it influenced the sport. Explore galleries filled with artifacts and interactive exhibits that hit a home run when it comes to entertaining the whole family. Tour the bat factory, see the famous signing wall featuring autographs from top players, and visit the Bat Vault, home to over 3,000 original bats once in the hands of the likes of Ted Williams and Babe Ruth.

Louisville Slugger's towering baseball bat at the entrance to the museum and factory

KMAC Museum

Tour this contemporary art museum with exhibits featuring paintings, ceramics, woodwork, photography, film and found objects. Established with a mission to connect people with art and creative practice, the museum presents unique traveling exhibitions in order to maintain an exciting and original experience for visitors and residents.

Frazier History Museum

Discover the history of Kentucky through exhibits, artifacts and live performances that bring the histories of the state to life. Collections rotate throughout the year, but the museum has permanent exhibits of rare and surprising artifacts like Teddy Roosevelt's “Big Stick” and Mary Todd Lincoln's arrest warrant. Visitors can also begin their bourbon journey at the official starting point of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® at the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Welcome Center, located in the Frazier Museum.

Immersive Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Welcome Center exhibit at the Frazier Museum

Immersive Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Welcome Center exhibit at the Frazier Museum

Frazier History Museum

A mixture of luxury and art to offer a unique accommodation experience at the 21C Museum Hotel. The location that was once a series of 19th century warehouses now boasts luxurious rooms and provocative contemporary art floors – the perfect overnight stay for art enthusiasts. The hotel's art galleries are free to visit and are open to the general public and rotate regularly.

Sculpture “David (inspired by Michelangelo)” by Serkan Özkaya at the 21C Museum Hotel Louisville

Mega Cavern, Louisville

After exploring Museum Row, venture to this popular Louisville attraction and board the historic sightseeing trolley, which descends 10 stories below ground into a man-made cavern. You can also feel the thrill of ziplining between rocks and cliffs, discover Louisville 's history on a 90-minute walking tour, or test your endurance on the world's only completely underground aerial ropes course.

Fun underground obstacles on the zipline course inside Mega Cavern, Louisville

Unfiltered Truth Collection

To learn even more about the legacy of African Americans in Louisville, visit one or more of the attractions featuring immersive experiences from the Unfiltered Truth Collection, sharing untold stories of several historically significant Black Americans. From the first black jockey to win a Kentucky Derby to the first African-American to write and publish a cocktail book, these new tours illuminate important achievements and other memorable moments. Live actors authentically portray historical figures as they guide you through museums, historic sites, and bourbon tastings. Each of the attractions, including the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience,

Local Louisville resident George Harrison plays Tom Bullock, the first African-American to write and publish a cocktail book, in the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience

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