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Louisville

USA (KY)

Home of the Derby

The Kentucky Derby, bourbon distilleries, the Louisville Slugger, and Muhammad Ali — Louisville is a small city packed with American icons.

Things to do

Churchill Downs & Kentucky Derby Museum
must-see
Home of the Kentucky Derby since 1875 — track tours and immersive Derby film.
2 hrs · $18 · attraction
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
must-see
World's biggest baseball bat marks the entrance — see bats made for MLB stars.
1.5 hrs · $18 · culture
Urban Bourbon Trail
must-see
12+ downtown bourbon bars and distilleries — Evan Williams, Angel's Envy, Old Forester.
Half day · $15–30 per stop · food
Muhammad Ali Center
recommended
Multimedia tribute to the boxer's life, philosophy, and Louisville roots.
2 hrs · $16 · culture
Big Four Bridge
optional
Pedestrian-only Ohio River crossing connecting Kentucky and Indiana.
1 hr · Free · activity