Watch the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, a thoroughbred race track in Louisville renowned the world over. The annual event takes place on a one and a quarter-mile track for a race known as the "The Most Exciting Two Minutes of Sports" and is steeped in traditions like drinking ice cold Mint Juleps and women wearing one-of-a-kind fancy hats. The event is one of the most well-known attractions in the city.
Discover a National Historic District that is home to Thomas Edison, the Farmington Plantation and White House Home and Gardens when you visit The Historic Homes Foundations in Louisville. Step into the past of some of the brightest inventions, architecture and horticultural treasures the city has to offer.
Find your inner greatness at the Muhammad Ali Center. Go toe to toe in the museum of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. Marvel in the midst of his cultural legacy as you travel through the interactive exhibits, attractions, and captivating multimedia presentations dedicated to promoting respect, hope and understanding, and inspiring everyone to be as great as they can be!