Louisville Things to Do

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One of Louisville's newest, least-known attractions, this museum is affiliated with the Royal Armouries in Leeds (see my Leeds tips). Opened in 2004, it contains three floors of weapons and other artifacts. Galleries cover the history of English arms from the Battle of Hastings in 1066 through the colonial wars in Africa and the Far East in the 19th century. There is an extensive American gallery, with weapons from the early days of exploration through the Civil War and the settlement of the old West.

It's an impressive collection, housed in an old tobacco warehouse in the heart of downtown. Check the website for information on special events and demonstrations.

Everyone has to go to the Kentucky Derby at least TWICE. One time for the infield to see the masses of humanity in a debaucherous mess and one time to go to the grandstands so that you can see how the more affluent do the ponies.

I have lived in Louisville Kentucky for the past 14 years. I am now 16 years old, and I have two sisters just a few years younger (15 and 12).
My family and I looked through this list to find something to do for a day to keep us amused during the summer. All these places that have been listed, are not "teen friendly". I had been to all these places on school field trips by the 5th grade. They weren't amusing then, and they are not amusing now!
To save all of you people some time, Louisville is not a "teen friendly" place. There are some tight little places for the little kids, like the science museum. And if your an adult, there are more then enough bars and clubs for you to go to. Oh & please please please DO NOT go to the zoo. It isn't worth your money, or time. - or at least that is my whole family's view on it.

Really, the only thing for teens to do in the Louisville is to go shopping, but to be honest, our malls even all that good.
So sorry to ruin someone's "oh-so fun" trip if I did, but I want to give everyone a heads up before you take your trip to Louisville.

ps. For those who don't live in Louisville. It isn't louis-ville, it is looey-ville. kapesh?

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The Kentucky Derby Museum is a great way to learn about the Kentucky derby. They have many interesting exhibits that are both "hands-on" as well as informative. You can watch any of the modern derbies at the click of a button. You can also learn about the previous winners and their riders. There is quite a history to the Kentucky Derby and this museum has it all.

One of the highlights of the museum is a 360 degree movie the provides a "you are there" feel to it. It has all of the festivities as well as the race itself.

In addition to the museum admission, you can purchase an extra barn and backlot tour. This van tour allows you see all of the trainers' barns and the backside of the track. The van stops on the backside and you are allowed to walk around the viewing platform near the start of they 1 mile races.

There is also a free walking tour that allows you to see the finish line, grandstands, and other grounds. It is very fun to walk around this historic structure when it is empty. You can really appreciate all of the history that has been made here.

Unbelievable! Fabulous!! World class!!!

This one was a real surprise. The museum isn't all the prepossessing from the outside but inside it has a truly world-class collection. They have partnered with the Tower of London museum and so have a quite phenomenal medieval weapons collection together with, of course, a history of fire-arms section. I spent hours there and would have happily spent hours more.

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The Louisville Slugger museum is a great place for baseball fans of all ages.

The factory tour provides a fascinating insight into how baseball bats are manufactured. Unfortunately, photographs cannot be taken inside the factory, but you are able to see how the different models of bats are created. There is one process for the lower quality bats and another process for the major league bats. Bats are made from both ash and maple.

The museum itself has a number of bats from famous players throughout the history of major league baseball. It also features a demonstration of a 100 mph pitch. There are a number of exhibits that provide lots of information on baseball history.

There is also a batting cage where you try out some Louisville Slugger bats yourself.

Each visitor on the factory tour receives a miniature bat as a souvenir and you can purchase personalized bats as well.

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This is an incredibly beautiful home constructed in the old St. James Court area of Louisville, KY. It was built by Theophilus Conrad, a tanning magnate. It is a Richardsonian mansion constructed of limestone. The interior work on the home is absolutely breathtaking. The intricate wood work on the flooring and the walls cannot be matched. You would be hard pressed to find this kind of craftsmanship anywhere.

The home has been beautifully furnished to match the era in which it was created. The cost of the tour is $5 per person and you will be treated to a fascinating and intimate exploration of the house.

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The Louisville Bats are the AAA affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. They play at Louisville Slugger Field, which is a beautiful, modern baseball park. The concessions and atmosphere make for a great baseball experience. This is a wonderful opportunity to see professional baseball in an intimate setting. I would recommend this highly for any baseball fan or any foreign traveler wanting to experience baseball for the first time.