Aktivitäten in Louisville

Thanks to its location along the border of Kentucky and Indiana, Louisville possesses a distinct blend of Southern and Midwestern vibes. From being Kentucky's largest city, host of the famous Kentucky Derby, home of boxer Muhammad Ali and the KFC headquarters, and the place where Louisville Sluggers are manufactured, Louisville is certainly an eccentric destination with a whole lot of character to discover and explore.

In addition to Louisville’s aforementioned claims to fame, the city also attracts visitors as a major bourbon whiskey destination. Many come to taste some of the finest bourbons Kentucky has to offer. In Louisville, they say bourbon is not just a drink — it’s a way of life, seeing as about one third of all bourbons comes from Louisville. Some also believe it’s where the Old Fashioned cocktail originated.

Louisville boasts thriving art, music, and theatre scenes and a plethora of lovely public parks for locals and tourists alike to enjoy. The city’s architecture is also quite striking, particularly in the historic district of Old Louisville where you’ll find the largest collection of Victorian mansions and buildings in the US. This contrasts starkly with the modern skyscrapers in Louisville’s downtown.

The history of Louiseville traces back to its founding in 1778 by George Rogers Clark, making it one of the oldest cities in the US west of the Appalachians. Interestingly, the city was named after King Louis XVI of France for his help during the American Revolution.

Top three things to do in Louiseville

Watch the horses race at the Churchill Downs Racetrack

While in Louisville, you may want to pay a visit to the famed venue where the Kentucky Derby is held. If you have a chance to see the longest continually running sporting event in US history in person, take it. If not, you can always watch a regular horse race. Alternatively, there’s also the option to explore the Kentucky Derby Museum, located in the same horse racing complex.

Follow the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Louisville makes an ideal base for exploring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Whiskey lovers will be hard-pressed to resist visiting one or more of the 7 stops that are found in Louisville. It’s recommended you visit the distilleries on Whiskey Row and beyond if you want to sample some of the best bourbons that Kentucky has to offer.

Scratch beneath Louisville’s surface at Museum Row

There are plenty of options if you’d like to immerse yourself in Louisville’s local culture and history. Most of these can be found in downtown Louisville’s Museum Row, the name by which Louisvillians refer to a part of West Main Street populated by several important museums. The Frazier History Museum, the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, and the Muhammad Ali Center are just some of the many museums that await you.