Attractions
Muhammad Ali Center
Fans of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali can see and experience all
aspects of the life of the man dubbed 'The Greatest' at this huge
multi-media, interactive exhibition centre, which features 10
theatres and more than 50 interactive stations. Ali's story,
including his boxing career,...
see full detailsKentucky Derby Museum
Even those who are not horse-racing fans can experience the
thrill of the sport at the museum and through tours offered at
Churchill Downs, one of the world's oldest (established in 1874)
and most famous tracks, which hosts the annual renowned Kentucky
Derby. The...
see full detailsBelle of Louisville
The Belle of Louisville is America's oldest still-serving
sternwheeler riverboat, plying the Ohio River from Louisville's
waterfront to give visitors memorable sunset cruises, sightseeing
excursions and Saturday night party cruises. The historic boat
powered by two steam engines and boasting 32 whistles, was
commissioned in...
see full detailsThomas Edison’s House
Thomas Edison, inventor of the incandescent electric light bulb,
lived in the house on East Washington Street in 1866 when he was
only 19 years old and had yet to receive acclaim for his many
inventions. When Edison lived in Louisville he worked...
see full detailsCathedral of the Assumption
The Cathedral of the Assumption is the fourth oldest public
building in Louisville as well as the third oldest Catholic
Cathedral in the United States in continuous use. Designed in the
Neo-Gothic style by William Keeley and Isaiah Rogers, the Cathedral
was completed in...
see full detailsLouisville Science Center
The Louisville Science Center in historic West Main Street,
founded in 1871 as a natural history collection, has experienced
more than a century of growth to become Kentucky's largest hands-on
science centre, visited by more than 550,000 people each year. A
highlight of the...
see full detailsLouisville Glassworks
America's first complete centre dedicated to the art of glass,
from architectural glassworks to the finest glass jewellery and
ornaments, is located in Louisville on the corner of 9th and Market
Streets in the historic Snead Manufacturing Building. Visitors can
watch glassblowers, flameworkers, cutters...
see full detailsWoodford Reserve Distillery
Besides horses, Kentucky is famous for its Bourbon whiskey.
Numerous distilleries are open to the public, but one of the oldest
still operating is the Woodford Reserve Distillery nestled between
lush horse farms in Woodford County on McCracken Pike. Bourbon was
first distilled here...
see full detailsFrankfort
The capital city of Kentucky, history-rich Frankfort is situated
about 50 miles (80km) east of Louisville, about 50 minutes drive
from Louisville International Airport. The state capital boasts a
vast array of architectural styles, famous landmarks, museums and
enjoyable shopping precincts. Among the interesting...
see full detailsMammoth Cave
The Mammoth Cave National Park near Edmonson in south-central
Kentucky boasts the longest cave in the world, with 350 miles
(563km) of caverns and passages having so far been explored and,
according to experts, 'no end in sight'. The cave has been promoted
as...
see full detailsChurchill Downs
The home of the most famous horse race in America, Churchill
downs is full of tradition and amazing stories. It opened in 1875,
and has hosted the Kentucky Derby ever since. The track also hosts
the Breeders Cup. Races are run from May...
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