What to do and see in Central Business District, Kentucky (KY): The Best Sights & Landmarks

February 1, 2022 Enriqueta Cusson

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.
Restaurants in Louisville

1. The Louisville Quest

See website for more details, Louisville, KY 40202 +1 502-458-7882 [email protected] http://www.thelouisvillequest.com
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The Louisville Quest

The Louisville Quest is a sight-seeing tour, scavenger hunt and race, all rolled into one. Teams compete to answer challenge questions, solve puzzles and race from location to location in the least amount of time… all for fun and discovering Louisville! Once you glimpse the sights, museums, shops and history of Louisville, you will want to see more. Several routes are available, including our popular Bourbon Quest!

Reviewed By watcher2001 - New Albany, United States

I went into this thinking it was going to be another boring team building activity. Could not have been more wrong. Imagine the amazing race. Working as teams to figure out riddles to get your clue to the next stop on the map. Riddles were challenging enough to be fun while not being too hard that they were frustrating. Highly recommend.

2. Louisville Slugger Field

401 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40202-1110 502-212-BATS [email protected] http://www.milb.com/louisville
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4.5 based on 690 reviews

Louisville Slugger Field

The baseball-specific stadium opened in 2000 with a seating capacity of 13,131. It is currently home to the Louisville Bats, Triple-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, and Louisville City FC of the United Soccer League.

Reviewed By ohltb - Raleigh, United States

Haven't been to a baseball game since I was 7 and living in Williamston, NC. This was a nice park, clean, friendly, lots to do for the kids, a great night out for the family.

3. West Main Historic District

West Main Street, Louisville, KY
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West Main Historic District

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.

4. Cathedral of the Assumption

Cathedral of the Assumption, Louisville, KY http://www.cathedraloftheassumption.org/
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Cathedral of the Assumption

Reviewed By Ccoug19 - Louisville, United States

This cathedral holds a lot of history. If you are interested in history, this place is a one you must visit. The historical building has many artifacts that date back when it was first constructed. If you are just looking to attend mass, this church is ideally located downtown and within a 2-3 minute walk from the Sealbach hotel, on the other side of 4th street live.

5. Fourth Street Live!

400 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202-3418 +1 502-584-7170 http://www.4thstlive.com/
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Fourth Street Live!

Fourth Street Live! is Louisville's premier dining and entertainment destination, located in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky. A short walk from historic downtown hotels, the Kentucky International Convention Center, Waterfront Park, the KFC YUM Center, Slugger Field, and much more, Fourth Street Live! offers something for everyone! *Individual business hours may vary.

Reviewed By olhardin10 - Shawnee, United States

Fourth Street Live is a collection of bars around a central courtyard. There are some fun distilleries, bars, and great restaurants. PBR is great for dancing and Howl at the Moon had a phenomenal Dueling Piano event on Saturday when we went! Definitely recommend going if you're in town over a weekend!!

6. The Belvedere

500 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202-2946
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4.0 based on 7 reviews

The Belvedere

7. Kentucky Center for African American Heritage

315 Guthrie St Ste 400, Louisville, KY 40202-3848 +1 502-583-4100
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Kentucky Center for African American Heritage

8. King Louis XVI Statue

527 W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202-2814 https://louisville.cc/king-louis-xvi-of-france/
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9. Gracehoper by Tony Smith

231 E Witherspoon St Crouches on the Overlook at Louisville Waterfront Park, Louisville, KY 40202-1397 +1 502-938-7433

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