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3.5 hours of touring fun  food, drink and pick-up included $125/person, our tour is a sightseeing tour, hop-on/hop-off attractions tour, bourbon tour, wine tour, beer tour, food tour and history tour. t he best of louisville in one fun tour, on your tour adventure you  will enjoy stops into churchill  downs (home of the kentucky derby), louisville’s museum row, louisville slugger and the victorian mansion district you will even cross the mighty ohio river and visit a charming neighborhood of indiana., tastes may include derby pie™, chocolate bourbon truffles, hot brown pizza, famous local appetizers, bbq, wings and much more  and, you can’t experience all of louisville without some bourbon, kentucky wine or trying a mint julep, can you ,        so, come hop on the bus and  have your taste buds and camera ready,                                        reserve your seat today,                                          call or text,       502 .457.8686  or  502.417.5246 , visit our facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/citytastetours,      tours run 7 days per week  call or text for times.

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Hello! We’re so glad you found us. Feel free to browse around and take a look at all of the tours we have to offer. If you have specific ideas of where you want to go,  give us a call  and we will try to make that happen. We love showing guests the beautiful place we call home and can’t wait to take you on a ride to enjoy some of the  greatest scenery  the bluegrass state has to offer.

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We are a small-batch tour company, serving Louisville, Bardstown, Lexington and everywhere in between. Some of the places and attractions that can be included in our tours may include, but are not limited to:

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Louisville area.

• Angel's Envy Distillery
• Bardstown Bourbon Co. Tasting Room
• Buzzard's Roost Tasting Room
• Brough Brothers Distillery
• Copper & Kings Distillery
• Evan Williams Distillery
• Michter's Distillery
• Old Forester Distillery
• Peerless Distillery
• Rabbit Hole Distillery
• Stitzel-Weller Distillery

Bardstown & Beyond

• Bardstown Bourbon Co. Distillery
• Four Roses Bottling & Warehouse Facility
• Heaven Hill Distillery
• James B. Beam Distillery
• Limestone Branch Distillery
• Lux Row Distillery
• Maker's Mark Distillery
• Preservation Distillery
• Wilderness Trail Distillery
• Willett Distillery

Frankfort/Lexington

• Bluegrass Distillers
• Buffalo Trace Distillery
• Bulleit Distillery
• Castle & Key Distillery
• Four Roses Distillery
• Glenn's Creek Distillery
• James E. Pepper Distillery
• Jeptha Creed Distillery
• Lexington Brewery & Distillery (Alltech)
• Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.
• Woodford Reserve Distillery

Horse Farms:

Sun Valley Mares, Old Friend’s Farm, Coolmore Stud Farm

Historic Sites and Other Attractions:

Churchill Downs, Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville Slugger Museum, Frazier History Museum, Waverly Hills Sanatorium, Shops of the Bluegrass Outlet Mall

Kentucky Breweries:

BlueGrass Brewing, Akasha, Monnik, West Sixth, Atrium, Great Flood, Apocalypse, Gravely, Against The Grain, Goodwood, Blue Stallion, Falls City, Gallant Fox, Great Flood, et al

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Lover’s Leap, Equus Run, Forest Edge, Castle Hill, Hive & Barrel, Jester’s, McIntyre’s, Old 502, Talon, et al

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Kentucky Bourbon Trail

A group bus tour, featuring 3 distilleries, belle of louisville dinner cruise and old kentucky home state park  .

Visit the birthplace of bourbon!  Visit several bourbon distilleries and experience everything from barreling to bottling and of course sampling! Enjoy a dinner cruise aboard The Belle of Louisville and visit the Old Kentucky Home State Park, best known for Stephen Foster’s anti-slavery ballad “My Old Kentucky Home.”   There’s something for everyone on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail — tours, tastings, activities, big-city nightlife, and quaint country towns

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• 4 Dinners, including Belle of Louisville Riverboat Dinner Cruise (based on availability)
• Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center (Frazier Museum)
• Jim Beam Distillery
• Heaven Hill Distillery
• Bardstown Bourbon Distillery
• Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History
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Each tour has a starting price of $199 and includes admission to 2 distilleries, sales taxes and convenience fees. Water, ice, soft drinks and snacks also included.

EASTERN BOURBON TOUR

Travel to the heart of Bluegrass Country where multi-million dollar Thoroughbreds graze in their rich lush farmlands and then view the hundreds of rickhouses that are aging the many fine bourbons of Kentucky.

SOUTHERN BOURBON TOUR

URBAN BOURBON TOUR

The Bardstown area offers a diverse tour route of the very old and new distillery experiences. One of the world's largest producers of Bourbon, Jim Beam boast over a 200-year long family heritage of distilling and offers some of the finest bourbons in the world.

The Urban Trail experience is a mix of old historical distilleries and some "New Starters" which have entered the competitive world of bourbon. Stitzel-Weller has a rich and varied history where the Bulleit Bourbon brand was resurrected after many years of dormancy. 

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Are you looking for things to do when you're in Louisville? Come ride with us and venture into the wonderful and fascinating world of Bourbon. We are a private tour company and offer customized travel itineraries for our Bourbon enthusiast that include distilleries in the rolling Bluegrass countryside as well as local tours in and around the Louisville area.

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Ale Trail Tour goes to three or four various breweries in Louisville. They will rotate through the following: Flat12, Gordon Biersch, Against The Grain, Goodwood, Apocalypse, Great Flood, Monnik, Donum Dei, Floyd County Brewing, Akasha, Milewide, Gravely and more. Book online!

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Louisville has one of the richest beer histories in the entire country. From Pre-Prohibition German immigration until now, Louisville has embraced and celebrated a beer brewing culture that is central to the city’s unique character and identity. Our brewery tours are one of the most fun things to in Louisville.

We want to entertain you, introduce you to the brewing process, explain proper beer tasting techniques, and finally sample the goods at our local craft breweries. Plain and simple, we want to dedicate an entire afternoon to beer and want you to be a part of it.

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Bourbon tours - and so much more.

You can enjoy the comfort of the Kentucky Bourbon Bus for any occasion, Day Trips to Keenland, Derby Trips, Birthday Parties, Prom, Weddings, Date Nights, Corporate Transportation.  If you Need us, we will be there! 

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 Kentucky Bourbon Bus will help guide your Bourbon Adventure! We have personally visited every site in Bourbon Country, and we know the in's and outs. Kentucky Bourbon Bus is how to do Bourbon Country like a local! 

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No Cookie Cutter tours here. Let's talk about what you want to See, Taste, Eat, and Drink - and we will build a custom day, you and your group will never forget! Please note that Distillery Experiences  book up quickly - , You NEED to book "experiences" directly with the distilleries, and we will take care of getting you there safely! - If you need help with recommendations, we are More Than HAPPY to help!

 All Bookings are private to your group only. Vehicle Size is up to 14 passengers. Please note that availability of tours and "experiences" at individual distilleries are subject to availability. It's required that you book experiences (directly) with the distilleries you plan to visit!!! We are happy to help and make recommendations, but please remember our guests are responsible for securing those reservations! Our Deposits are NOT Refundable after booking without prior agreement.  ALL Locations MUST BE in the State of Kentucky! - We can not cross state lines!

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13+ Things To Do in Louisville Kentucky for Year-Round Fun

Posted: January 14, 2024 | Last updated: January 14, 2024

Louisville, Kentucky, is nicknamed “Bourbon Country” for a good reason. The city is famous for bourbon production. Still, there’s so much more to this fabulous Southern city. Bourbon is the main attraction, but fun is abundant for all ages. Here are the best things to do in Louisville, Kentucky, for year-round fun that you’re sure to enjoy.

Louisville is the largest city in the Bluegrass State. It’s a city full of museums, baseball, outdoor adventures, and art. They’re proud of their horse racing heritage, hot brown sandwiches, and bourbon production. Combine all of it, and it’s one of the most sought-after Southern cities for travel.

There’s no wrong time to visit Louisville , but there are more crowded times (like during May for the Kentucky Derby). Plan a jam-packed itinerary with all these things to do in Louisville, and you’ll have a memorable time.

Best Things To Do in Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville has a defined downtown area, but I recommend driving around the city. A few Louisville attractions aren’t centrally located but are worth the short drive from downtown.

1. Churchill Downs & the Kentucky Derby Museum

The two minutes of derby excitement thrives year-round in The  Kentucky Derby Museum . There’s a history behind everything you love about the Derby: the roses, mint juleps, and famed horses. The Derby Museum walks you through the history of racing and how Louisville became the thoroughbred city it is today. 

There’s a virtual reality experience where kids can “ride” on a horse and race via a computer screen. Try on jockey outfits and see how the jockeys weigh in before the race. The famous Triple Crown trophy is on display; there’s artwork throughout the museum, and kids will love learning about the horses and how they were named. 

A 30-minute tour of the grandstands is included with museum admission, but others are available for an upgrade price. Remember to stop by the cafe for a slice of Kentucky Derby pie and pick up your  Kentucky Bourbon Trail  passport. Drink a mint julep and acquire your first stamp!

2. Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Tours

Second to Bourbon, there’s plenty of baseball history in Louisville. Did you know the  Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory  produces over 1.8 million wood bats annually? You can’t miss the giant bat, a replica of Babe Ruth’s bat, that stands 120 feet tall outside the museum. Guests can tour the factory to see how the bats are made and take home a mini bat!

The museum includes a bat vault where you can see a collection of bats used by the most famous baseball players. If you upgrade your factory tour, they’ll personalize the experience according to your favorite players and teams. Plus, the upgraded tour includes a personalized mini bat.

3. Louisville Slugger Field

After seeing how the famous bats are made, you’ve got to catch a game at the Louisville Slugger Field. It’s the home field for the Louisville Bats, a professional baseball team, Triple-A affiliates of the Cincinnati Reds. It’s a beautiful ballpark and central to the downtown hotels and attractions. The Louisville Slugger Field offers a Kids Club Membership with a replica jersey and free admission to all Sunday home games.

4. Muhammad Ali Center

Louisville is the birthplace of Muhammad Ali, the world-famous boxer known for being the first fighter to win the world heavyweight championship on three occasions. The Muhammad Ali Center chronicles the late boxer’s life and achievements inside and outside the ring. 

The museum does a great job of showcasing his humanitarian efforts, and it’s one of the stops along the Civil Rights Trail. There are interactive exhibits that include shadow-boxing and a create-your-own Wheaties box! In addition to the museum, Louisville tourists can drive by his childhood home at 3302 Grand Ave.

5. Big Four Bridge

The best views of Louisville are on the Big Four Bridge. Formerly a railroad-only bridge, it’s now open to pedestrian and bike traffic. The bridge crosses the Ohio River, connecting Waterfront Park to Jeffersonville, Indiana. The entire distance totals two miles. You will surely get a good workout if you walk from one state to another and back again. Plus, you really can’t beat the views from the bridge!

6. Kentucky Science Center

The world of STEM comes to life at the  Kentucky Science Center . Little imaginations will soar with the interactive exhibits that make learning fun. The Kentucky Science Center is the premier kid destination in Louisville, but even the adults have fun playing at the center. 

In total, there are four stories of exhibits to explore. It’s hard to see the whole museum in one visit. Exhibits range from healthy body lessons to seeing an actual mummy. It’s sure to bring out the science nerd in your kids.

7. Old Louisville

If you’re a fan of Victorian-era architecture, you’ll love  Old Louisville . This National Preservation District is home to the most extensive contiguous collection of Victorian mansions in the United States. Begin your visit at the Historic Old Louisville Visitors Center in Central Park, an urban oasis with a vine-laden pergola with beautiful views and walking paths. They offer daily 60-minute walking tours.

8. Louisville Mega Cavern

If you love a classic ropes course, you’ve got to experience the underground ropes course at the Louisville Mega Cavern . It’s a former limestone mine, and today it’s the city’s most popular attraction. A tour guide leads the ropes course which lasts 2 hours to see the entire manufactured cave.

For those less adventurous, there’s a tram tour. The tram tour focuses on the informational side of the cavern. Learn about the history, geological wonders, and technology used in the cavern today.

9. Frazier History Museum

The  Frazier History Museum  has over 100,000 square feet of Kentucky history. You can’t miss the museum as it’s situated right on Main Street. It’s the welcome center for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and features up to nine exhibits at a time, including temporary traveling exhibits. Some noteworthy artifacts include President Theodore Roosevelt’s “big stick” and Geronimo’s bow. No two visits are alike, as the museum constantly updates its offerings.

10. Belle of Louisville Riverboats

Hop onboard the “most widely traveled river steamboat in American history” when you ride on the Belle of Louisville . The steamboat is owned and operated by the city and moored at the downtown wharf. Pick from a moonlight cruise or even a ride with Santa. It’s a distinctive way to experience Louisville, and  it’s air-conditioned.  

11. Louisville Zoo

There are over 1500 animals to see and over 130 acres of exhibits to explore at the  Louisville Zoo . Some of the exhibits include the botanical gardens. The specialty exhibits include different habitats: Glacier Run, Africa, Islands, New World Exhibits (North, Central, and South America), Australian Outback, and the Aquarium. The zoo works continuously to teach conservation through community outreach. Kids love their playground, carousel, and petting zoo areas. 

12. Cave Hill Cemetary

Cave Hill is one of the more eerie things to do in Louisville, Kentucky. The Cave Hill Cemetary is the final resting place of Louisville’s most famous. Colonel Sanders from Kentucky Fried Chicken is buried in Cave Hill along with Muhammed Ali and Patty Hill (who wrote the “Happy Birthday” song) . The  Cave Hill Heritage Foundation guided tours  are offered throughout the year, whether you pick a walking, wagon, or golf cart tour. The themed tours focus on Civil War Heroes, women of Cave Hill, and Bourbon Distillers of Cave Hill, to name a few. 

13. Speed Art Museum

The Speed Art Museum houses Louisville’s most prestigious pieces of visual art. Located near the University of Louisville, the museum is art itself with modern architecture and unique outdoor spaces to enjoy. Find Native American Art to Contemporary pieces. The museum is most famous for its Degas, Picasso and Monet. 

14. Urban Bourbon Trail

Yet another bourbon trail needs to be explored: The Urban Bourbon Trail . This trail features the downtown distilleries and Louisville restaurants. It’s a culinary experience highlighting the best bourbon drinks in the city. The city’s official cocktail is the Old Fashioned, and there are plenty of versions to try on the Urban Bourbon Trail list. If you complete the trail by visiting at least six participating locations, you’ll earn an Urban Bourbon Trailblazer t-shirt from the visitors center!

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On Wednesday, they were at L&N Stadium in Louisville.

"It's so much fun. This is kind of my thing to do now. I love meeting the people out here and seeing all the unique vehicles," said Bill Markel, who has attended the event for years.

This year Markel brought his 1970 Dodge Challenger, but he says it doesn't feel like he's showing off his car.

"I look at it more as sharing my car because people will come by and say, 'Oh I used to have a car just like this or very similar and it brings back a lot of memories,' even just how the door works or how the radio functions," Markel said.

Vehicles from the 1930s to the present day were parked around the stadium, allowing people to get an up-close look at their favorite cars.

The Power Tour will head to Hebron, Ohio, on Thursday, and then make its final stop on Friday in Indianapolis.

The event is free for all ages.

2024 Hot Rod Power Tour is coming to two Kentucky cities. What to know about schedule, route, tickets

The Hot Rod Power Tour, a long-standing national traveling car show featuring over 6,000 custom vehicles for its 30th year, is making two stops in Kentucky this month as part of a five-city cruise. Here's what to know about it.

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2024 Hot Rod Power Tour to stop in two Kentucky cities

The Hot Rod Power Tour will visit two Kentucky cities in June.

• Monday, June 10: Beech Bend Raceway Park near Bowling Green. Event from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Located at 798 Beech Bend Road in Richardsville.
• Wednesday, June 12: L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Event from Noon to 6 p.m. Located at 2550 S. Floyd St. in Louisville.

30th Hot Rod Power Tour schedule

The full schedule for the five-city tour is as follows:

• Monday, June 10: Beech Bend Raceway Park near Bowling Green.
• Tuesday, June 11: Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tennessee.
• Wednesday, June 12: L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville.
• Thursday, June 13: National Trail Raceway in Hebron, Ohio.
• Friday, June 14: Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Hot Rod Power Tour 2024 tickets

Multi-day and single-day tickets are available for purchase here. The multi-day pass is $160 and includes two-day credentials, vehicle entry at all venues and a goodie bag. The single-day ticket is $60 for on-site parking for one vehicle and giveaway items. Spectators can attend events for free.

See custom cars for free at these Kentucky events

Spectator entry for events is free with a downloaded ticket or QR at entry, according to the Hot Rod website. Venues may charge parking fees and events are cashless, meaning only debit and credit cards are accepted.

Race cars at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green

Car enthusiasts can drive pace laps on the road course at the National Corvette Museum on Sunday, June 9. Costs start at $106 and space is limited. Slots for an hour are still available from 9 a.m. to noon. To learn more, click here.

Prohibited items at the Hot Rod 2024 Power tour events

Prohibited items include drones, illegal drugs, weapons, pepper spray, fireworks, signs and pets besides service animals. Click here for the full list.

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7 tips for visiting bourbon distilleries and traveling the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

So you’ve caught the bourbon itch, and you’re eager to travel the Kentucky Bourbon Trail .

Cool — but so have hundreds of thousands of other people, too.

The Kentucky Distillers Association reported 2.55 million visits to Kentucky’s distilleries in 2023, and visitors came from 48 states, 20 countries, and six continents. Kentucky bourbon’s popularity has boomed over the past decade, and craft distilling and the tourism industry has blossomed alongside it. The demand means walk-in tours and tastings aren’t always available and reservations for lodging, experiences, and dining are often encouraged.

If you plan to travel the Kentucky Bourbon Trail , come prepared.

Ahead of the summer travel season, The Courier Journal reached out to tourism officials in Louisville, Bardstown and Frankfort to distill down just how far in advance you should hammer down your plans.

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Ready to hit the trail? Here's what to know about planning a Kentucky bourbon adventure.

Is there a time of year when Kentucky Bourbon Trail is less busy?

The end of winter, generally, tends to be the least busy time to visit Kentucky, but in recent years, many distilleries have seen an uptick around the winter holiday season and even in January, February and early March.

When should you book a tour at a Kentucky bourbon distillery?

Tourism officials recommend booking tours at least a month in advance, but this largely depends on the distillery you want to go to. Distilleries individually release calendars for booking dates, some distilleries, like the ever-popular Buffalo Trace Distillery (which is not on the official Kentucky Bourbon Trail), opens bookings two months in advance and offer a waitlist. Other distilleries have calendars that extend out three months or more in advance.

Officials suggest researching the distilleries you know you want to visit first, figuring out when those calendars will be released, and booking those must-see experiences as soon as possible. Set calendar reminders in your phone, so that you can circle back when the time comes.

When should I book a hotel or Airbnb for a trip along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail?

If you're planning a trip for a weekend in April, early May, September, or October book ahead as much as possible. In most cases, you can find accommodations in Frankfort with about two weeks' advanced notice. Bardstown officials recommended booking at least 1-2 months in advance. For major events, such as Bardstown's Kentucky Bourbon Festival in September, some people secure rooms a full year ahead of time.

When should I make a reservation at a Kentucky bourbon distillery restaurant?

In general, officials recommend booking a dining reservation at least two weeks ahead of time. Distillery restaurants, typically, operate fewer hours than traditional restaurants, so their reservations will be scarcer. If you’ve already secured a bourbon experience at a distillery, try to book a reservation that coincides with it.

When should I book a tour company to help me travel the Kentucky Bourbon Trail?

Again, officials recommend locking this down as soon as possible. Many tour companies open up their calendars for booking as much as a year in advance.

How many Kentucky bourbon distilleries can you visit in a single day?

Tours typically range from 30 to 90 minutes. As you're planning your calendar, make sure you’re watching how closely you stack them and what your travel time between distilleries may be. Many distilleries have cocktail bars and gift shops, so even if you have some lag time in between, you will almost certainly have somewhere interesting to linger.

The closer the distilleries are to each other, the more you can visit in a day. Louisville, for example, has several distilleries within walking distance of each other, and in Lexington, you can hit three distilleries back-to-back at the Distillery District . Travelers will need a car or tour bus to get around distilleries in Bardstown or Frankfort. 

A leisurely traveler can hit about three in a single day, whereas a more thorough planner might go to five.

What are the hidden gems along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail?

Smaller craft distilleries tend to be easier to book a tour with than internationally known brands. Distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour may have more availability than the traditional Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

For example, Whiskey Thief Distilling Company in Frankfort still offers walk-in tours, but they recommend you call ahead.

Many newer or smaller distilleries are not on the official Kentucky Bourbon Trail such as J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery in Frankfort as well as Louisville's Buzzards Roost and NuLu Whiskey Company .

Bardstown Bourbon Company and Castle & Key also operate tasting rooms in downtown Louisville.

Features columnist Maggie Menderski writes about what makes Louisville, Southern Indiana and Kentucky unique, wonderful, and occasionally, a little weird. If you've got something in your family, your town or even your closet that fits that description — she wants to hear from you. Sometimes she writes about bourbon, too. Say hello at [email protected]. Follow along on Instagram @MaggieMenderski.