Welcome to Bourbon City
Louisville, Kentucky, is a vibrant city known for its rich history, diverse culture, and Southern charm. Famous for the Kentucky Derby, Louisville offers a variety of attractions including the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, the Muhammad Ali Center, and a thriving culinary scene. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks along the Ohio River, explore historic neighborhoods, and experience the city's lively arts and music scene. Whether you're a history buff, sports fan, or foodie, Louisville has something for everyone.
Explore Bourbon City
Kentucky Derby Museum & Churchill Downs Backstretch Breakfast: Begin the day at two of the most iconic and beloved Kentucky institutions. Enjoy a traditional Southern breakfast as you watch the morning workouts of some of the finest thoroughbreds in the world. Then, tour the museum that is dedicated to the “most exciting two minutes in sports,” -- the Kentucky Derby.
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory: Tour the World- famous bat factory and museum. Admire the world’s largest baseball bat before going inside to see how Louisville Sluggers are made. Have an all-star experience by swinging a bat just like Babe Ruth’s, facing down a 90-mph fastball and sharing a dugout with Mickey Mantle.
Frazier History Museum and Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center: The official starting point of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® in Louisville’s Bourbon District, groups will learn of Kentucky’s burgeoning Bourbon & culinary scenes. Explore The Spirit of Kentucky while being guided through the history, craft and culture of America’s only native spirit. A build-a-barrel activity and a hall stocked with hundreds of bourbons are highlights of this tour.
Flame Run & Payton Glass Activity Center at Glassworks: Flame Run occupies the hot shop, a welding shop, and operates a glass gallery and gift shop. The Mark Payton Glass Center develops “edutainment” opportunities in the Walk-In Workshop, tours, flameworking experiences, and gallery. Groups can craft a creation by blowing their own glass or enjoying flameworking experiences.
Louisville Mega Cavern: An underground adventure awaits in a 17-mile man-made cavern below the city of Louisville. One of the largest caverns in the U.S., the Mega Cavern is home to four attractions including tram tours, zip line tour and bike park.
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company: Family owned and operated since 1889, Peerless offers behind the scenes tours for an up-close look at how to craft the finest spirits from grain to bottle-all under one roof. The urban distillery and vast family history are sure to make this experience one you won’t forget.
Muhammad Ali Center: Preserving the legacy of Louisville’s most famous native son Muhammad Ali, visitors experience state of the art interactive exhibits and a biographical storyline of Ali’s values: respect, confidence, conviction, dedication, spirituality and giving.
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience: Located on Louisville’s historic “Whiskey Row,” in a 15,000 sq. ft. facility featuring an artisanal distillery, tours and tastings. This state-of-the-art distillery celebrates the legacy of Evan Williams, Kentucky’s first distiller and the namesake of Heaven Hill’s flagship Bourbon brand.
Grab a Bite
Bristol Bar & Grille: Enjoy dinner at this group friendly Louisville original. This local favorite has been around for 40 years. Its menu offers American Bistro fare serving aged choice steaks, pasta, fresh seafood, salads, sandwiches, and appetizers–including their famous Green Chili Wontons.
Belle of Louisville & Mary M. Miller: Enjoy a scrumptious meal aboard a treasured National Historic Landmark. The Belle is over 100 years old and is the oldest operating steamboat in the nation. The Mary Miller riverboat is named after the first ever female Steamboat Captain. Sit back and take in the views of Louisville as you cruise along the Ohio River.
Captain’s Quarters Riverside Grille: Nestled along the scenic banks of the Ohio River, offering delicious seafood, international cuisine and an array of refined American fare – all served in a picturesque atmosphere. The ambience and gourmet cuisine will make your experience truly unforgettable. It is more than just riverside dining; it is a dining experience.
Schimpff’s Confectionary: Over 120-years old, Schimpff’s is one of the oldest continuously operated family-owned candy business in the U.S. Located just minutes from downtown Louisville, a stop at Schimpff’s is a must to stock up on delicious handmade confections.
Logan Street Market: If you are looking to provide your group with the ultimate food and beverage experience, consider the Logan Street Market as your one stop shop for dining, entertainment. Open Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and drinks as part of any well curated tour of Louisville.
Urban Bourbon Experiences
- Angel’s Envy Distillery
- Brough Brothers
- Buzzards Roost Whiskey Row Experience
- Copper & Kings American Brandy
- Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
- Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company
- Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery
- Old Forester Distillery
- Old Louisville Whiskey Company
- Oxmoor Bourbon Company
- Prohibition Craft Spirits
- Pursuit Spirits
- Rabbit Hole Distillery
- Stitzel-Weller Distillery
Beyond the Distillery
- Bardstown Bourbon Co. Experience
- Barrels & Billets, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
- Beyond the Barrel Bourbon Tour
- Bourbon & Bridles Tour, Kentucky Derby Museum
- Castle & Key 502
- Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center
- Mint Julep Experiences
- Moonshine & Madness Tour
- Phantoms of Prohibition Cocktails & Bites
- Ready, Set Go! Bourbon Experience, Frazier History Museum
- The Urban Bourbon Trail
- Whiskey Walking Tours
- Craft Your Own Cocktail Classes