What to do in Kentucky

Activities, attractions and tours

Newport on the Levee which includes modern architecture and street scenes
Belle of Louisville showing a ferry, a river or creek and a sunset
Newport on the Levee which includes night scenes, a bay or harbour and a bridge
Creation Museum which includes interior views
Louisville Science Center which includes outdoor art and a city


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What to do in Kentucky


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Louisville showing signage and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Downtown Louisville

4/5(37 area reviews)

Explore "Museum Row" in the West Main District, catch a game at Louisville Slugger Field, or stroll across the pedestrian-only Big Four Bridge. Enjoy diverse attractions, restaurants, and the Louie Link skywalk.

Downtown Louisville
Lexington showing tranquil scenes and farmland

Downtown Lexington

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.

Downtown Lexington
Orange Freeze

Jeffersontown

Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Bluegrass Indoor Karting while you're in town.

Jeffersontown
Ky Derby festival balloon glow.

Fairgrounds

While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.

Fairgrounds
Best Mojitos in the city with real sugar cane. And sweet plantains with the meal to top it off!

St. Matthews

Major shopping destination with the fifth-largest mall in Kentucky, Mall St. Matthews, and smaller centers along Shelbyville Road. Don't miss the historic St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Holy Trinity.

St. Matthews
Conrad Caldwell House showing heritage elements and signage

Old Louisville

2.5/5(11 area reviews)

Boasting Victorian architecture and the highest concentration of stained glass windows in residential homes, Old Louisville offers a walkable neighborhood with pedestrian-only streets, diverse dining options, and attractions like Central Park and the Conrad-Caldwell House.

Old Louisville

 

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