Louisville Area

Located along the Ohio River and along the Indiana border, Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky. It’s the home of Churchill Downs, where the legendary Kentucky Derby horse race takes place each May. Baseball fans flock to the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, where the bats for Major League Baseball are produced, and the Muhammad Ali Center, a nonprofit museum and cultural center dedicated to boxer and Louisville native son Muhammad Ali.  

The Myriad Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky (photo by Kriech Higdon Photography)

Stay at this groovy Louisville, Kentucky, property that had a former life as a disco-ball factory. Today, it features cozy guest rooms and a vintage-style swim club. 

The Last Refuge in Louisville, Kentucky (photo courtesy of The Last Refuge)

Have a drink at the Louisville, Kentucky, restaurant and bar that showcases Bob Dylan’s whiskey brand in a beautifully appointed former church.

Plate of Korean pork ribs at NAMI Modern Korean Steakhouse in Louisville, Kentucky (photo by Sara Babcock)

Dig into new takes on classic Korean dishes at this Louisville, Kentucky, spot from James Beard Award nominee and “Top Chef” alum Edward Lee. 

The Hot Brown at The Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky (photo by Chris Witzke)

This deceptively simple creation has become a staple of Kentucky cuisine, and it was created at this hotel in Louisville where you can still order it today

Visitors at one of the Churchill Downs Behind the Scenes Tours in Louisville, Kentucky (photo courtesy of Kentucky Derby Museum)

Derby Day comes just ones a year, but a variety of tours take travelers behind the scenes of Louisville, Kentucky’s legendary horse-racing venue.

Witches’ Tree in Louisville, Kentucky (photo courtesy of Louisville Historic Tours)

This creepy tree surrounded by rich lore is a stop on Louisville Historic Tours’ lineup of ghostly spots throughout the city. 

Louisville Mega Cavern in Louisville, Kentucky (photo courtesy of destination)

This 100-acre underground attraction in Louisville, Kentucky, is home to the world’s only fully underground zip line and aerial ropes courses.