Travel to Louisville, Kentucky for something to see and do for every member of the family. Keep the kids occupied with the endless opportunities for fun. Other than horse enthusiasts, most people never think of Louisville as a mecca of culture, entertainment and excitement. As the saying goes, it's one of the South's best kept secrets. For starters, try the following sights:
- Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory
- Muhammad Ali Center
- Belle of Louisville
- Louisville Mega Cavern
- Churchill Downs
Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory
For the sports aficionados, visit the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. Stroll through the factory and see northern white ash and maple trees turned into a Louisville Slugger baseball bat that may end up in the hands of your favorite baseball player.
Muhammad Ali Center
Stop at The Muhammad Ali Center to learn about The Champ's boxing career and humanitarian efforts. Try a round of shadow boxing with The Greatest Muhammad Ali.
Belle Of Louisville
Take a cruise down the Ohio River on the Belle of Louisville, a 1914 steamboat and National Historic Landmark. It's the oldest operating paddlewheel steamboat in the nation powered by engines dating back to the 1890's.
Louisville Mega Cavern
The Louisville Mega Cavern guided tram tour takes the family underground to learn the history of geology, mining and recycling in Louisville. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, this cavern was the largest civil defense shelter in the nation.
Churchill Downs
Take a tour of Churchhill Downs, home to the Kentucky Derby. Learn about the training that goes into preparing a winning horse. Take some pictures so the kids can prove to their friends they visited the most famous racetrack in the world.
The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
Stop by the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts for a 30 minute show narrated by Ashley Judd. The movie visits Kentucky’s people, culture, history, music, and spirit on a multi-media large screen. The viewers experience the great state of Kentucky in a capsule.
For a memorable travel vacation, make Louisville, Kentucky your family's destination. Let the kids take home a mini Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat. Cruise the Ohio River on the Nations oldest operating paddlewheel steamboat. Tell your friends to make Louisville, Kentucky their next travel destination.
It takes more than one day to visit all the sights in Louisville, a modern metropolis rich in history and tradition. For information on more sights to see, visit or call the Louisville Visitor Center at 301 S. Fourth St. 4th & Jefferson, Louisville, KY 40202 Phone 502 379-6109
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