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Things to see in Louisville, Kentucky (United States): 29 places and when to go
Louisville, Kentucky is a city in United States with around 948,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (14), With kids (4), Museums and art (4). The best known are Kentucky Kingdom, Waverly Hills Sanatorium and Cathedral of the Assumption. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 21. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 38.227, -85.7506
- Population
- About 948,000
- Places
- 29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (14) · With kids (4) · Museums and art (4) · Nature (3) · History (2) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 456 km as the crow flies
What to see in Louisville, Kentucky
The places in and around Louisville, Kentucky, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Kentucky KingdomAmusement park in Louisville, Kentucky3.5 km
- Waverly Hills SanatoriumFormer hospital in Kentucky, United States13 km
- Cathedral of the AssumptionCatholic cathedral in Louisville, Kentucky2.9 km
- Louisville ZooNon-profit organization in the USA4.6 km
- Speed Art MuseumArt museum in Louisville, Kentucky, USA1.4 km
- Muhammad Ali CenterNon-profit organization in the USA3.6 km
- Palace TheatrePerforming arts center and former movie theater in Louisville, Kentucky, United States2.4 km
- Eleven Jones CaveCave in Louisville, Kentucky, USA2.3 km
- Jefferson Memorial ForestPark in Kentucky, United States of America21 km
- Little LoomhouseHistoric houses in Kentucky, United States7.9 km
- Central SchoolHistoric school building in Lake City, Iowa, USA886 km
- Stitzel–Weller DistilleryHistoric distillery in Louisville, Kentucky5.4 km
- ADT - Indiana (South) - H - Seg 2Hiking44 km
- Atrium BrewingBrewery1.2 km
- Brough Brothers DistilleryDistillery3.5 km
- Clarksville CoveWith kids5.9 km
- Gallant Fox Brewing CompanyBrewery4.8 km
- Gravely Brewing CoBrewery3.3 km
- Halpatter BreweryBrewery939 km
- Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.Distillery3.8 km
- Knobstone TrailHiking45 km
- Michter's Shively DistilleryDistillery3.6 km
- Michters Distillery & Tour CenterDistillery3.6 km
- Monnik Beer CompanyBrewery1.1 km
And the other 5, by what you come to do:
When to go to Louisville, Kentucky
The best time to visit Louisville, Kentucky is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:37
- FebPossible10:34
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:00
- MayBest time14:04
- JunBest time14:39
- JulBest time14:25
- AugBest time13:29
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:53
- DecPossible9:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 21. In April, 29 of the 29 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Louisville, Kentucky
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 456 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- New Albany, Indiana9 places11 km
- Pewee Valley5 places25 km
- Corydon5 places35 km
- Bardstown15 places54 km
- Frankfort, Kentucky15 places77 km
- French Lick5 places84 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Louisville, Kentucky?
The best known: Kentucky Kingdom, Waverly Hills Sanatorium, Cathedral of the Assumption, Louisville Zoo, Speed Art Museum. In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Louisville, Kentucky?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 21.
How do you get to Louisville, Kentucky?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 456 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Louisville, Kentucky as the destination and these 29 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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