Guidebook for things to do in and around Old Louisville
Entertainment & Activities
Because...it's the home of the fastest 2 minutes in sports! The Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby happen every year at this iconic race track.
544 locals recommend
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveBecause...it's the home of the fastest 2 minutes in sports! The Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby happen every year at this iconic race track.
Enjoy a good bourbon? Schedule a tour for this iconic distillery in downtown Louisvile
171 locals recommend
Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main StEnjoy a good bourbon? Schedule a tour for this iconic distillery in downtown Louisvile
Kentucky Science Center
727 W Main StFun place to take the kids right by the river downtown!
Our Zoo is lots of fun! Gorillas, elephants, a new baby zebra, penguins, monkeys, a hippo, tiger, polar bear, grizzly bear and more!
199 locals recommend
Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian WayOur Zoo is lots of fun! Gorillas, elephants, a new baby zebra, penguins, monkeys, a hippo, tiger, polar bear, grizzly bear and more!
Arts & Culture
Frazier History Museum
829 W Main StThe Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd StCheck out this incredible museum!
Shopping
NuLu is New Louisville. Old is new again and NuLu area has tons of great boutique shopping, coffee shops, beer stores, bars and restaurants.
213 locals recommend
East Market District
NuLu is New Louisville. Old is new again and NuLu area has tons of great boutique shopping, coffee shops, beer stores, bars and restaurants.
Super walkable to tons of little shops, restaurants and bars, all local!
30 locals recommend
Frankfort Avenue
Frankfort AvenueSuper walkable to tons of little shops, restaurants and bars, all local!
Drinks & Nightlife
4th street is loaded with fun bars, restaurants and nightclubs!
229 locals recommend
Fourth Street Live!
411 S 4th St4th street is loaded with fun bars, restaurants and nightclubs!
Sightseeing
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StMust see part of historic Old Louisville. Take a walk or drive through St. James Court to view some of the most beautiful homes in America!
8 locals recommend
St. James Court Fountain
1430 St James CtMust see part of historic Old Louisville. Take a walk or drive through St. James Court to view some of the most beautiful homes in America!
Take a stroll or a job across the Ohio River into southern Indiana. Fun restaurants, bars, and shops are on the other side too! Great views of the city from the bridge!
214 locals recommend
Big Four Bridge
1101 River RdTake a stroll or a job across the Ohio River into southern Indiana. Fun restaurants, bars, and shops are on the other side too! Great views of the city from the bridge!
The campus is just a few blocks away from our listing. Go CARDS!
43 locals recommend
University of Louisville
2301 S 3rd StThe campus is just a few blocks away from our listing. Go CARDS!
Parks & Nature
Great Lawn
231 Witherspoon StHead to the waterfront and walk the Big 4 pedestrian bridge!
Beautiful Olmstead Park, with walking paths, tennis courts, amphitheater and playground.
41 locals recommend
Central Park
1340 S 4th StBeautiful Olmstead Park, with walking paths, tennis courts, amphitheater and playground.
Essentials
Kroger
1265 Goss Ave