Beautiful and historic downtown Louisville provides the perfect setting for a day full of fun activities. The Louisville Slugger Bat Factory and Museum, located on Main Street, provides a nostalgic look into America's favorite pastime. Visitors can see the slugger bats in action during baseball season at Louisville Slugger Field, home of Louisville's triple A baseball team the Bats. Nearby, visitors can experience the legacy of the most famous Louisville native, Muhammad Ali, at the Ali Center, Louisville Science Center and the Kentucky Art and Craft Gallery offers stimulation for both the mind and the eye. For relaxation, visitors can enjoy views of the Ohio River while taking a stroll through Waterfront Park or go rollin' on the river aboard the Belle of Louisville (cruises vary according to season). Visitors looking for cultural events will find plenty of live theater and musical entertainment at Actors Theater, Derby Dinner Playhouse, and the Kentucky Center for the Arts, which showcases the Louisville Orchestra and the Louisville Ballet.

In addition to downtown attractions, a short drive away, visitors can take in the rich and timeless tradition of Churchill Downs, the World's Most Legendary Racetrack^TM, or delve into racing history at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Nearby, Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom (open April through October) offers thrills and chills including Chang - the world's longest, tallest, fastest standup roller coaster! Visitors will enjoy seeing some of the longest, tallest, fastest animals at the Louisville Zoo.

For more information on attractions in Louisville, visit the Louisville Visitor's Guide online or contact the Greater Louisville Convention & Visitor's Bureau at 1-800-626-5646.

Links to Other Attractions in Kentucky:

Kentucky Department of Tourism
Kentucky State Parks
Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife
Kentucky Artisan Center