Things to Do in Jefferson County, KY

Farmington Historic Home

Louisville, Kentucky

Famed early-19th-century plantation with an Abe Lincoln connection now hosting tours & programs.

Farmington Historic Home

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Famed early-19th-century plantation with an Abe Lincoln connection now hosting tours & programs.

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3033 Bardstown Road
(502) 452-9920

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Louisville Mega Cavern

Louisville, Kentucky

Former limestone quarry now housing a zip line & tram, ropes course, underground bike park & events.

Louisville Mega Cavern

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Former limestone quarry now housing a zip line & tram, ropes course, underground bike park & events.

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1841 Taylor Avenue
(502) 855-6342

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Louisville Zoo

Louisville, Kentucky

Modest-size zoo with habitats for gorillas, tigers & other animals, plus a splash park.

Louisville Zoo

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Modest-size zoo with habitats for gorillas, tigers & other animals, plus a splash park.

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1100 Trevilian Way
(502) 459-2181

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Louisville Nature Center

Louisville, Kentucky

Wildflower garden, pond & trails offering locals a place to relax as well as learn about nature.

Louisville Nature Center

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Wildflower garden, pond & trails offering locals a place to relax as well as learn about nature.

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3745 Illinois Avenue
(502) 458-1328

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Whitehall

Louisville, Kentucky

Historic home and garden hosting classes and events, including weddings.

Whitehall

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Historic home and garden hosting classes and events, including weddings.

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3110 Lexington Road
(502) 897-2944

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Brown Park

Saint Matthews, Kentucky

Dog-friendly grass-covered park featuring a creek and playground with picnic shelters.

Brown Park

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Dog-friendly grass-covered park featuring a creek and playground with picnic shelters.

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1298 Browns Lane
(502) 895-9444

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Speed Art Museum

Louisville, Kentucky

Spacious art museum featuring classic & modern works, plus special exhibitions in contemporary digs.

Speed Art Museum

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Spacious art museum featuring classic & modern works, plus special exhibitions in contemporary digs.

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2035 South 3rd Street
(502) 634-2700

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The Filson Historical Society

Louisville, Kentucky

Waterfront Botanical Gardens

Louisville, Kentucky

Botanical gardens featuring free-admission and winding walkways, plus flowers, waterfalls and a creek.

Waterfront Botanical Gardens

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Botanical gardens featuring free-admission and winding walkways, plus flowers, waterfalls and a creek.

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1435 Frankfort Avenue
(502) 276-5404

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Thomas Edison House

Louisville, Kentucky

Historic boarding house where Thomas Alva Edison lodged, now a museum dedicated to his inventions.

Thomas Edison House

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Historic boarding house where Thomas Alva Edison lodged, now a museum dedicated to his inventions.

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729 East Washington Street
(502) 585-5247

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Conrad-Caldwell House Museum

Louisville, Kentucky

Castle-like house museum, built in 1893, featuring striking Richardsonian Romanesque architecture.

Conrad-Caldwell House Museum

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Castle-like house museum, built in 1893, featuring striking Richardsonian Romanesque architecture.

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1402 Saint James Court
(502) 636-5023

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Kentucky Derby Museum

Louisville, Kentucky

Films, interactive exhibits & more tell the famed horse race's story at this Churchill Downs venue.

Kentucky Derby Museum

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Films, interactive exhibits & more tell the famed horse race's story at this Churchill Downs venue.

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704 Central Avenue
(502) 637-1111

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Churchill Downs

Louisville, Kentucky

Iconic thoroughbred horse-racing track (it hosts the Kentucky Derby), with a museum & tours.

Churchill Downs

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Iconic thoroughbred horse-racing track (it hosts the Kentucky Derby), with a museum & tours.

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700 Central Avenue
(502) 636-4400

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Waterfront Park

Louisville, Kentucky

City destination with walking paths, water features, kids’ play areas, vast lawns & public art.

Waterfront Park

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City destination with walking paths, water features, kids’ play areas, vast lawns & public art.

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129 River Road
(502) 574-3768

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City Taste Tours

Louisville, Kentucky

Bus tours that take in Churchill Downs, and shops, as well as distilleries and breweries.

City Taste Tours

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Bus tours that take in Churchill Downs, and shops, as well as distilleries and breweries.

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221 South 4th Street
(502) 457-8686

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Whiskey Row

Louisville, Kentucky

Visitors can sample many varieties of bourbon at this area featuring bars, live music, and other entertainment.

Whiskey Row

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Visitors can sample many varieties of bourbon at this area featuring bars, live music, and other entertainment.

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West Main Street

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Louisville Water Tower

Louisville, Kentucky

Historic tower & neoclassical-style pumping station on the Ohio River housing the WaterWorks Museum.

Louisville Water Tower

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Historic tower & neoclassical-style pumping station on the Ohio River housing the WaterWorks Museum.

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3005 River Road
(502) 897-1481

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Muhammad Ali Center

Louisville, Kentucky

Memorabilia, exhibits & videos recount the life of the famous boxing icon & activist Muhammad Ali.

Muhammad Ali Center

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Memorabilia, exhibits & videos recount the life of the famous boxing icon & activist Muhammad Ali.

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144 North 6th Street
(502) 584-9254

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KMAC Contemporary Art Museum

Louisville, Kentucky

Large venue for art & design-focused exhibits & programs with an emphasis on regional works.

KMAC Contemporary Art Museum

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Large venue for art & design-focused exhibits & programs with an emphasis on regional works.

Address & contact information

715 West Main Street
(502) 589-0102

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Kentucky Science Center

Louisville, Kentucky

Kid-friendly science museum with hands-on exhibits, IMAX films, educational programs & more.

Kentucky Science Center

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Kid-friendly science museum with hands-on exhibits, IMAX films, educational programs & more.

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727 West Main Street
(502) 561-6100

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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

Louisville, Kentucky

A giant baseball bat marks this venue offering tours & exhibits on the sports-equipment icon.

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

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A giant baseball bat marks this venue offering tours & exhibits on the sports-equipment icon.

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800 West Main Street
(877) 775-8443

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Frazier Kentucky History Museum

Louisville, Kentucky

Sharing stories that matter through exhibitions, education, performances & events.

Frazier Kentucky History Museum

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Sharing stories that matter through exhibitions, education, performances & events.

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829 West Main Street
(502) 753-5663

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Locust Grove

Louisville, Kentucky

Tours & exhibits at the circa 1792 mansion & former home of Louisville founder, George Rogers Clark.

Locust Grove

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Tours & exhibits at the circa 1792 mansion & former home of Louisville founder, George Rogers Clark.

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561 Blankenbaker Lane
(502) 897-9845

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Iroquois Park

Louisville, Kentucky

Wooded park offering an amphitheater, sports courts, trails, disc golf, a spray pad & scenic vistas.

Iroquois Park

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Wooded park offering an amphitheater, sports courts, trails, disc golf, a spray pad & scenic vistas.

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2120 Rundill Road
(502) 363-7766

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Falls of the Ohio State Park

Clarksville, Indiana

Park on Ohio River featuring ancient fossil beds, nature-discovery center, hiking, fishing & more.

Falls of the Ohio State Park

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Park on Ohio River featuring ancient fossil beds, nature-discovery center, hiking, fishing & more.

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201 West Riverside Drive
(812) 280-9970

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Portland Museum

Louisville, Kentucky

Opened in 1982, this museum features exhibits on the art & history of the Portland neighborhood.

Portland Museum

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Opened in 1982, this museum features exhibits on the art & history of the Portland neighborhood.

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2308 Portland Avenue
(502) 776-7678

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Muhammad Ali Childhood Home Museum

Louisville, Kentucky

This former residence of the namesake sports figure has artifacts & memorabilia, plus guided tours.

Muhammad Ali Childhood Home Museum

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This former residence of the namesake sports figure has artifacts & memorabilia, plus guided tours.

Address & contact information

3302 Grand Avenue
(502) 890-5995

McAlpine Lock and Dam Visitors Area

Louisville, Kentucky

Observation area and museum focused on the history of the locks.

E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park

Louisville, Kentucky

Activity-filled, 550-acre urban park with trails, birding, a pool, an archery range & more.

E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park

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Activity-filled, 550-acre urban park with trails, birding, a pool, an archery range & more.

Address & contact information

3000 Freys Hill Road
(502) 429-7270

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Blackacre State Nature Preserve and Historic Homestead

Louisville, Kentucky

The Waverly Hills Sanatorium

Louisville, Kentucky

Ghost hunts, historical tours & haunted-house events in a Gothic-style, circa-1926 former hospital.

The Waverly Hills Sanatorium

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Ghost hunts, historical tours & haunted-house events in a Gothic-style, circa-1926 former hospital.

Address & contact information

4400 Paralee Drive
(502) 690-7880

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Harrods Creek Park

Prospect, Kentucky

Park, creek, and waterfall trail featuring woods, picnic benches and swings.

Harrods Creek Park

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Park, creek, and waterfall trail featuring woods, picnic benches and swings.

Address & contact information

6530 Montero Drive
(502) 228-1121

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Jefferson Memorial Forest

Kentucky

Nature preserve comprised of 6,500 acres of forest for hiking, camping & fishing in a stocked lake.

Jefferson Memorial Forest

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Nature preserve comprised of 6,500 acres of forest for hiking, camping & fishing in a stocked lake.

Address & contact information

11311 Mitchell Hill Road
(502) 368-5404

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Beckley Creek Park

Louisville, Kentucky

Placid, sprawling park featuring various trails, picnic areas, a sprayground & other options.

Beckley Creek Park

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Placid, sprawling park featuring various trails, picnic areas, a sprayground & other options.

Address & contact information

1411 Beckley Creek Parkway
(502) 584-0350

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Briar Hill Park

Crestwood, Kentucky

Neighborhood green space with tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, as well as playgrounds and picnic areas.

Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing

Louisville, Kentucky

Historic 300-acre farm & 1837 house open for educational garden & archaeological tours.

Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing

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Historic 300-acre farm & 1837 house open for educational garden & archaeological tours.

Address & contact information

7410 Moorman Road
(502) 935-6809

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The Maples Park

Crestwood, Kentucky

People say this park offers a large playground with slides, climbing structures, swings, and a merry-go-round, along with a popular splash pad and walking trails. They also highli…

The Maples Park

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People say this park offers a large playground with slides, climbing structures, swings, and a merry-go-round, along with a popular splash pad and walking trails. They also highlight the well-maintained and clean facilities, including paved paths. Visitors appreciate the ample parking and the availability of a barn for party rentals.