3 days in Louisville Itinerary

Kentucky’s largest city, Louisville, is best known as the home of the Kentucky Derby.

Get some historical perspective at Louisville Mega Cavern and Churchill Downs. Change things up with these side-trips from Louisville: Holiday World & Splashin' Safari (in Santa Claus) and Keeneland (in Lexington). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Kentucky Derby Museum and shop like a local with 21c Museum Hotel.

To see maps, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Louisville sightseeing tool .

If you are flying in from Sweden, the closest major airports are Louisville International Standiford Field, Blue Grass Airport and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport. In September in Louisville, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can travel back home.