Step into the winner's circle at the Kentucky Derby Museum, honoring the event for which Louisville, Kentucky is known worldwide. Join four million visitors a year at the front steps of historic Churchill Downs to enter the museum for an insider's look into thoroughbred racing and one of the city's main attractions, "The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports."
Explore America's Victorian treasure, Old Louisville, home to the largest collection of Victorian Mansions in the United States. Thanks to the National Historic Preservation District, the historic neighborhood is home to "Museum Row," restaurants, taverns and night spots, and theaters. Enjoy a historic treasure hunt with a bounty of entertainment.
Explore the traditions of Kentucky at Mint Julep Tours located in Louisville. Your personal guides share their love for Kentucky while weaving passionate stories around Louisville's rich history, horse country and its bourbon distilleries. Choose from exciting tours including the Bourbon Trail Tour, Historic Louisville Tour, Horse Country Tour or the Tour De Jour.
The "fastest two minutes in sports" has turned into two weeks of festive celebration. Race over to the Kentucky Derby Festival for a two-week event commemorating the historic derby. The festival is loaded with more than seventy special events, including the nation's largest firework extravaganza.