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Each year, horse enthusiasts hoof it to Louisville and Churchill Downs, the legendary home of the Kentucky Derby. In addition to equestrian endeavors and bluegrass roots, Louisville boasts a range of exciting attractions the whole family can enjoy. Stroll through Central Park, in the historic district, to people-watch and get a real feel for the city. Visit other nearby parks for hiking, biking and fossil finding. Baseball fans will love the Louisville Slugger Museum, a celebration of the sport's legends. The museum is easy to spot, just look for the humongous bat that leans against the building.
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1. Beckley Creek Park
2. The Parklands of Floyds Fork
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5.0 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By jeffF8875IX - Louisville, United States
Outstanding and well-kept park - perfect for hiking, dogwalking, and biking - paved bike paths as well as dirt trails through the woods and along Floyd's Fork creek - great time.
3. Cherokee Park
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4.5 based on 314 reviews
Less hilly and grassier than its local cousins, Cherokee Park is mostly open meadows and woods.
Reviewed By jrhee1 - Louisville, United States
Whether you want to take your kids to the playground, or you want to exercise, or just want to take fresh air, or you want to take a time to meditate, this is a great place. The park is big and beautiful. Worth coming.
4. Old Louisville
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4.5 based on 519 reviews
Welcome to the official TA tour page for Old Louisville. All of our tours are brought to you by Louisville Historic Tours. LHT is the oldest and most well-known tour company in Old Louisville. Our tours have been recommend by the New York Times and we've guided over 50,000 visitors through beautiful Old Louisville. Please click on the specific tour on the right hand side or email us for more information. Operating hours are below.
5. West Main Historic District
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By fenleft
If you like museums, W. Main is the place to be. There are several as you go down the street. The most popular one is the Slugger Museum. There you can take a factory tour and see how baseball bats are made and browse the museum to see the evolution of the baseball bat. But there is also the Frazier History museum, the kids Science Museum and a couple of others as well. And there are several bourbon distilleries in the area as well.
6. Historic Frankfort Avenue
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4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By fabamarketinghub - Louisville, United States
There are many wonderful places along Frankfort Avenue. Great restaurants that are acclaimed in high profile publications (i.e., Fond, At The Italian Table, Red Hog Butcher, Blue Dog Bakery, Bourbons Bistro, Silver Dollar, Craft House, Con Huevos, El Mundo, and many, many more). Also friendly locally owned bookstore Carmichael's Bookstore is a gem. Shops like Consider Boutique, Surroundings, Matt Anthony's Record Shop, Guest Room Records, Comfy Cow, Sweet Surrender, Please & Thank You!
7. Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
Looking for a unique Louisville experience? Founded in 1858, the American Printing House for the Blind is a company like no other. We're the world's largest creator of braille and educational aids for blind users. And you can watch them being made, step-by-step, as you tour our facility. During your FREE visit, you will: -Write your own name in braille. -See books printed on century-old braille presses and modern digital versions. -Explore the efforts of generations of blind and visually impaired students, teachers, and inventors to overcome obstacles to learning. -Handle braille books, tactile maps, and globes. -Tour a working recording studio where "Talking Books" are made. Located on historic Frankfort Avenue, the American Printing House for the Blind is within easy walking distance of charming shops and restaurants.
Reviewed By marypsmith2018 - Chicago, United States
The museum is small, it is next to a school for the blind. The exhibits are outstanding. We were two adults with two teenagers and spent over an hour examining the objects and learning about the history. None of us got bored. The staff went out of their way to answer our questions. Great experience!
8. Cave Hill Cemetery
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4.5 based on 716 reviews
Reviewed By thekatherinewolf - Mason, United States
Both of my great-grandparents are buried here as well as some other family members. This cemetery is absolutely beautiful and so interesting. The monuments and mausoleums are so ornate it is sometimes hard to believe that you are in an actual burial ground. The grounds have plenty of shade and many people go here to walk because of the hills. When I was young my mom would take me here to feed the ducks at the pond.
9. Louisville Waterfront Park
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4.5 based on 500 reviews
Reviewed By krissynanny
love the many diffrant parks for all ages the sprinkle park was very nice the parks was very clean, Love being right there on the river
10. Taste Fine Wines & Bourbons
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By LyssKiss15
Do not miss this quaint local wine and bourbon experience. We sat in the front window bay and this was the start of an enchanting evening. Mark and Jerry helped us select a flight of bourbon for one of us and great wines for the rest. After a day of Bourbon tasting on the The Bourbon Trail, being able to try something new, was a real treat! Mark and Jerry’s enthusiasm and passion for each of the selections was greatly appreciated. We ended up buying two of the three bottles we tasted. Even though we are from out of town, they make you feel like locals and long term friends. This was our last in Kentucky and we couldn’t have picked a better place to finish off a wonderful trip here!! DO NOT SKIP THIS PLACE!!
