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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Ollie #1 of 41 attractions in Louisville
4.5 of 5 stars 175 reviews
A six-story bat, leaning against the building, draws visitors to this museum which features a bat archive and reproduced dugout.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Factory Tours
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Kentucky Derby Museum
Ollie #2 of 41 attractions in Louisville
4.5 of 5 stars 106 reviews
Owner description: When you visit the Kentucky Derby Museum you will find yourself immersed in the next best thing to actually being at the Derby! Our exhibits will take...... more » Owner description: When you visit the Kentucky Derby Museum you will find yourself immersed in the next best thing to actually being at the Derby! Our exhibits will take you through the journey from the birth of the foal to the winner's circle. Find yourself in the middle of Kentucky Derby week activities and Derby traditions. Or you can take in the view of the track on Derby Day from the middle of the Infield. We are the exclusive tour provider for Churchill Downs offering tours 7 days a week. We can’t wait to say "Welcome!" Come join in the fun! « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Museums
Distance  5.5 km from city centre
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Churchill Downs
Ollie #3 of 41 attractions in Louisville
4.5 of 5 stars 91 reviews
This beautiful racetrack has been the home of the Kentucky Derby since 1875.
Attraction type  Horse Tracks; Historic Sites
Distance  5.5 km from city centre
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Actors Theatre of Louisville
Ollie #4 of 41 attractions in Louisville
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
A high-caliber theater that produces riveting, cutting-edge shows.
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Cherokee Park
Ollie #5 of 41 attractions in Louisville
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Less hilly and grassier than its local cousins, Cherokee Park is mostly open meadows and woods.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  5.4 km from city centre
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Louisville Mega Cavern
Ollie #6 of 41 attractions in Louisville
4.5 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Attraction type  Caverns/ Caves
Distance  8.0 km from city centre
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Muhammad Ali Center
Ollie #7 of 41 attractions in Louisville
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: Located in the heart of historic downtown Louisville, Kentucky, the Muhammad Ali Center is a cultural attraction and international education center...... more » Owner description: Located in the heart of historic downtown Louisville, Kentucky, the Muhammad Ali Center is a cultural attraction and international education center inspired by the ideals of hometown hero Muhammad Ali. The Ali Center features 2 levels of award-winning exhibits, a five-screen orientation theater film, historic Civil Rights era media footage, video of Ali fights, interactive boxing fun, two art galleries, children's Hope and Dream wall, meeting and event space, retail store and more. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
Historic Frankfort Avenue
Ollie #8 of 41 attractions in Louisville
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
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Frazier History Museum
Ollie #9 of 41 attractions in Louisville
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: The Frazier International History Museum, through a partnership with the Royal Armouries in Britain, brings 1,000 years of history to life every day...... more » Owner description: The Frazier International History Museum, through a partnership with the Royal Armouries in Britain, brings 1,000 years of history to life every day through live interpretations by costumed interpreters, multimedia presentations and hands-on learning. « less
Attraction type  Military Museums; Museums
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Louisville Zoo
Ollie #10 of 41 attractions in Louisville
4 of 5 stars 84 reviews
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  7.3 km from city centre
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Louisville Slugger Field
Ollie #11 of 41 attractions in Louisville
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Famed minor league ball park named after the classic Louisville Slugger baseball bat.
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  1.8 km from city centre
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Old Louisville
Ollie #12 of 41 attractions in Louisville
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews

Old Louisville is a veritable treasure trove of architecture from the Victorian era, as well as some homes from the early 1900s. The neighborhood is comprised of nearly 1,400... more »

Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  3.1 km from city centre
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Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center
Ollie #13 of 41 attractions in Louisville
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Convention Centres
Distance  7.2 km from city centre
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The Kentucky Center and Brown Theatre
Ollie #14 of 41 attractions in Louisville
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres; Performances
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Waverly Hills Sanatorium
Ollie #15 of 41 attractions in Louisville
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
This is one of top haunted locations in the world. Tours vary from 2 hour to overnight. I can review an overnight if interested. (and Pictures)
Attraction type  Mysterious Sites
Distance  15.4 km from city centre
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KentuckyShow!
Ollie #16 of 41 attractions in Louisville
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Owner description: KentuckyShow! is a breathtaking, 30-minute multimedia adventure across time and place featuring the people, sights and sounds of this fascinating...... more » Owner description: KentuckyShow! is a breathtaking, 30-minute multimedia adventure across time and place featuring the people, sights and sounds of this fascinating state. It's a first-see for visitors and a must-see for Kentuckians. « less
Attraction type  Cinemas
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
Cave Hill Cemetery
Ollie #17 of 41 attractions in Louisville
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Cemeteries
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The Speed Art Museum
Ollie #18 of 41 attractions in Louisville
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Features paintings by Rembrandt, Picasso and Rubens, as well as contemporary art exhibits.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  4.1 km from city centre
Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
Ollie #19 of 41 attractions in Louisville
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
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Iroquois Park
Ollie #20 of 41 attractions in Louisville
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: The more rugged of the Louisville parks, Iroquois Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, has plenty of forested hillsides and scenic vistas for...... more » Owner description: The more rugged of the Louisville parks, Iroquois Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, has plenty of forested hillsides and scenic vistas for those willing to walk the extra mile. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  10.6 km from city centre
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