The Royal Armouries USA comes to life at the Frazier International History Museum. Everyday thousands of years of world changing history comes to life through costumed interpreters, interactive exhibits and engaging special events. You'll see amazing collections of American and international artifacts, and stand face-to-face with famous world leaders.
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.
Immerse yourself in the heritage of Kentucky art and crafts at the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, located in Louisville's downtown "Museum Row". Novice and master artists have previewed their art work at the thriving gallery that sits just a stone's throw from the Louisville Science Center, the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, and Muhammad Ali Center.
Have a zoo-per-duper family fun time at Louisville Zoo. Discover rare Western gorillas, Sumatran tigers and Asian & African elephants at the 100-acre zoo's popular naturalist animal habitats and attractions. Besides zoo animal fun, there's a Zip Line and Climbing Wall, a 4-D Ride Theater and Sky Trail for loads of high adventure!