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Louisville Landmarks
Churchill Downs is one of Louisville Landmarks.

1. Churchill Downs

9.2
700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY
Race Track · South Louisville · 105 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: Arguably the most famous of Louisville landmarks, the Downs and the Twin Spires draws folks from all around the world. Read more.

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory is one of Louisville Landmarks.

2. Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

9.2
800 W Main St, Louisville, KY
Museum · Central Business District · 83 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: When you're downtown look for the giant four-story+ bat resting against the outside of the building. Read more.

Muhammad Ali Center is one of Louisville Landmarks.

3. Muhammad Ali Center

8.5
144 N 6th St (W. River Rd), Louisville, KY
History Museum · Central Business District · 44 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: Don't call the Muhammad Ali Center a boxing museum. Its mission goes far beyond boxing gloves and fight footage. Read more.

Speed Art Museum is one of Louisville Landmarks.

4. Speed Art Museum

8.6
2035 S 3rd St (btw Unity Pl & Shipp), Louisville, KY
Museum · University · 32 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: It's Kentucky's largest and oldest art museum with more than 12,000 pieces to choose from spanning from ancient Egypt to contemporary art. Read more.

Belle of Louisville is one of Louisville Landmarks.

5. Belle of Louisville

9.1
401 W River Rd, Louisville, KY
Historic and Protected Site · Central Business District · 15 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: Iconic steamboat docked near Waterfront Park hosts dinner cruises and more. Read more.

Louisville Slugger Field is one of Louisville Landmarks.

6. Louisville Slugger Field

8.9
401 E Main St (at N Preston St), Louisville, KY
Baseball Stadium · Central Business District · 67 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: A downtown landmark that presents good vibes for ballgames, fireworks shows and concerts from time to time. Read more.

Kentucky Derby Museum is one of Louisville Landmarks.

7. Kentucky Derby Museum

8.9
704 Central Ave, Louisville, KY
Museum · South Louisville · 24 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: Experience all the history and grandeur of the Kentucky Derby with a visit to this museum. Read more.

Frazier History Museum is one of Louisville Landmarks.

8. Frazier History Museum

9.1
829 W Main St, Louisville, KY
History Museum · Central Business District · 39 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: With a focus on firearms and other weapons, the 3+ floor museum hosts exhibits from around the world. Read more.

Waverly Hills Sanitorium is one of Louisville Landmarks.

9. Waverly Hills Sanitorium

8.3
4400 Paralee Dr, Louisville, KY
Arts and Entertainment · 15 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: The former sanatorium has been considered one of the scariest places on earth. Tours and creepy overnight stays are available. Read more.

Locust Grove is one of Louisville Landmarks.

10. Locust Grove

7.1
561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY
Historic and Protected Site · East Louisville · 8 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: One of Louisville's national historical landmarks, Locust Grove is known for hosting tours, war reenactments, lectures, chamber music concerts and educational events. Read more.

Louisville Mega Cavern is one of Louisville Landmarks.

11. Louisville Mega Cavern

7.4
1841 Taylor Ave (Cadillac Ct.), Louisville, KY
Historic and Protected Site · Poplar Level · 33 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: The man-made cavern spans under a number of roadways above and is part of 17 miles of corridors located beneath the city of Louisville, Kentucky. Read more.

12. Louisville Zoo

8.9
1100 Trevilian Way (at Poplar Level Rd), Louisville, KY
Zoo · Poplar Level · 51 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: Small local zoo recently added 2 polar bear cubs to its newly designed Glacier Run exhibit. Read more.

Cherokee Park is one of Louisville Landmarks.

13. Cherokee Park

9.4
745 Cochran Hill Rd, Louisville, KY
Park · Cherokee Seneca · 48 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: Take a stroll around the beautiful park's scenic 2.4 mile loop to see some of the best views on town. Read more.

St James Ct is one of Louisville Landmarks.

14. St James Ct

8.1
Louisville, KY
Park · Old Louisville · 6 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: Find some of Louisville's oldest buildings by walking around this neighborhood filled with Victorian houses, fountains & more Read more.

Cave Hill Cemetery is one of Louisville Landmarks.

15. Cave Hill Cemetery

8.6
701 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY
Cemetery · Cherokee Triangle · 18 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: Victorian era National Cemetery and arboretum in the Highlands houses the grave site of Colonel Sanders. Read more.

Falls of the Ohio State Park is one of Louisville Landmarks.

16. Falls of the Ohio State Park

8.3
201 W Riverside Dr, Clarksville, IN
State or Provincial Park · 14 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: Just across the river in Indiana you'll find a state park with fossils hidden in the banks of the Ohio Read more.

Belvedere/Riverfront Plaza is one of Louisville Landmarks.

17. Belvedere/Riverfront Plaza

8.2
500 W Main St (at 5th St), Louisville, KY
Park · Central Business District · 7 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: The Belvedere provides an ideal alternative to the Waterfront's sprawling green space, boat harbor and children's play area with a splendid view of Southern Indiana and Louisville's downtown skyline. Read more.

Louisville Palace Theatre is one of Louisville Landmarks.

18. Louisville Palace Theatre

8.9
625 S 4th St (West Chestnut Street), Louisville, KY
Concert Hall · Central Business District · 21 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: With a vintage look reminiscent of renaissance architecture the Palace is a sight to behold once inside. Read more.

Fourth Street Live! is one of Louisville Landmarks.

19. Fourth Street Live!

6.5
(btw Muhammad Ali & Liberty), Louisville, KY
Plaza · 56 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: Downtown nightlife hub hosts a wide variety of chain restaurants, nightclubs & more - with frequent outdoor concerts and events. Read more.

Actors Theatre Of Louisville is one of Louisville Landmarks.

20. Actors Theatre Of Louisville

8.7
316 W Main St (South 3rd St.), Louisville, KY
Theater · Central Business District · 27 tips and reviews

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: Premier theater venue in downtown Louisville featuring three stages under one roof. Actors plays host to local and national award-winning and classic stage plays.