Attractions
We know how to have fun.
We’ve got more things to do than you’ll have time for.
Whether you’re looking to learn about the life of the Greatest – Muhammad Ali, see how Louisville Sluggers are made, tour the world’s best bourbon distilleries or take a leisurely walk across our pedestrian bridge, there’s no shortage of fun things to do in Greater Louisville.
Museums & History
You’ll never run out of things to do or learn in Lou.
Greater Louisville’s rich history of tradition combined with our progressive values is the backdrop for incredible historical artifacts and museums coupled with emerging artforms. In one day, you can go back in time to understand how our distilleries grew at the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, learn about the life of the GOAT Muhammad Ali, watch the incredible creation of hand-blown glass and even see how products and services for the visually impaired are developed.
Notables
If you're ready to play, we've got you covered.
Sure, it can be fun to spend the day going to your standard museums, but here in Greater Louisville, we also like to take things up a notch from time to time. If you’re looking to place a bet or two on the ponies, sip the nectar of America’s native spirit, experience shopping and dining at an urban outdoor market, or simply take in the breathtaking sights of the city, you can do all of that here and more.
90 Minute Trips
Some might say it GORGEous here.
Whether your speed is doing (biking, climbing, kayaking), exploring (hiking, caving, horseback riding), or observing (enjoying wildlife, botanical gardens, and historical markers), Kentucky is a paradise for outdoor adventure. Mammoth Cave National Park, the world’s longest cave system, offers you a unique opportunity to explore Kentucky’s caves and caverns. If you want a taste of what it’s like to see the world from the back of a horse, Kentucky has a number of horse parks where you can do that. There are so many outdoor adventures to be had in Kentucky, that it’s impossible to list them all! But this list offers a pretty good start.
Day Trips
Kentucky has so much to offer for the adventurer.
Whether you like site (or height) seeing or fly fishing, you can get to just about any type of outdoor recreation in Kentucky in 3 hours or less. Here are some great adventures that are beyond a two-hour drive.
Find a Job in Lou
Whatever you want to do, you can do it here.
Convinced yet? If you’re looking for a change of desk scenery, check out our Louisville-only job board. You can search for full-time, part-time, temporary, and startup jobs as well as internships.