Top 10 Things to do Good for Couples in Louisville, Kentucky (KY)

April 25, 2022 Flossie Demartino

Each year, horse enthusiasts hoof it to Louisville and Churchill Downs, the legendary home of the Kentucky Derby. In addition to equestrian endeavors and bluegrass roots, Louisville boasts a range of exciting attractions the whole family can enjoy. Stroll through Central Park, in the historic district, to people-watch and get a real feel for the city. Visit other nearby parks for hiking, biking and fossil finding. Baseball fans will love the Louisville Slugger Museum, a celebration of the sport's legends. The museum is easy to spot, just look for the humongous bat that leans against the building.
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1. Conrad-Caldwell House Museum (Conrad's Castle)

1402 St James Ct, Louisville, KY 40208-2127 +1 502-636-5023 [email protected] http://conrad-caldwell.org
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Conrad-Caldwell House Museum (Conrad's Castle)

The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum is a historic, Victorian mansion located in the heart of Old Louisville on St. James Court. It is one of the finest examples of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture and was the masterpiece of famed local architect Arthur Loomis of Clarke & Loomis. Surrounded by a beautiful courtyard neighborhood at the center of the largest collection of Victorian Homes in the US, "Conrad's Castle" featured all the latest innovations of its day, including interior plumbing and electric lighting. Known for its beautiful woodwork and parquet floors, this massive Bedford limestone home, covered with gargoyles, beautiful archways, and elaborate stone designs, incorporated 7 types of hardwoods and magnificent stained glass windows in the interior design, making it one of the most stunning homes in Old Louisville. The Museum has been lovingly restored to the Edwardian Age, housing a massive collection of period items including many original pieces.

Reviewed By mhume

Beth Caldwell, a great granddaughter of the second owner of the home, led our tour and it was the best home tour I have ever done, due in large part to her engaging personality and personal stories! The framing woodwork and staircase, as well as the different parquet flooring pattern in each room are remarkable examples of craftsmanship from the past. Seeing the Acousticon (a hearing aid from the early 1900s) which Grace used, her life size doll, a sewing machine from the era, mechanical pencils and tools used by the Caldwell men, the large hidden wall safe, and more were all interesting. The exterior is constructed of limestone, and with its indoor plumbing and electric light bulbs, it was one of the most remarkable homes of its day! It is a treasure to have such a beautifully preserved home to tour in Louisville.

2. Copper & Kings American Brandy Distillery

1121 E Washington St, Louisville, KY 40206-1822 +1 502-561-0267 ext. 213 [email protected] http://www.copperandkings.com/bookatour/
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5.0 based on 539 reviews

Copper & Kings American Brandy Distillery

Copper & Kings is an American Brandy, Gin, Absinthe & Liqueur distillery located in Louisville, Kentucky. Come see why Copper & Kings is consistently rated one of Louisville's Best Distilleries! All tastings will be safely conducted in our spacious Art Gallery or, weather permitting, in our outdoor Courtyard space. 6 Guest Maximum Capacity per Tasting Experience. To keep our guests and staff safe during the Covid-19 pandemic, all guests are required to wear a mask when visiting the distillery. Social Distancing will be enforced throughout the entire distillery. Our Tour Guides will lead all tours wearing a mask, and we will sanitize all touchpoints before and after each experience. To keep our Production Team safe, our Tasting Experiences will not access our Production Floor or the Barrel Room for the time being. Our style of distillation and barrel maturation will be thoroughly discussed during the educational tasting. Stay safe & take care.

Reviewed By Lovestheocean789

Informative, upbeat and fun tour with Missy.Tasted samples of three different types of brandy in a colorful tasting room with cool art. Impressed with sustainability efforts (bee hive, pollinator gardens, solar panels, repurposing of wood and waste products.) Brandy products were very good-also some gin and absinthe.The sales/distilling/ownership team seems very creative with fresh perspective on whole distilling/marketing process. Tour finishes on urban rooftop bar overlooking sections of Louisville with downtown in distance. Great two hours!

3. Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co

120 N 10th St, Louisville, KY 40202-2610 +1 502-566-4999 [email protected] http://kentuckypeerless.com
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5.0 based on 370 reviews

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company opened in Louisville, Kentucky in 2015, but the distillery's roots extend back to 1889, when their ancestor, Henry Kraver, began distilling bourbon. Corky and Carson Taylor, fourth and fifth generation descendants of Kraver, are the historic-turned-urban Bourbon makers dedicated to providing a distinctively-authentic bourbon experience with distillery tours and tastings. Visit to experience, first-hand, the Peerless Caliber that sets Peerless spirits apart.

Reviewed By brianmX4189CR - Columbus, United States

This distillery was one of the coolest places we visited during our 2.5 day trip to Louisville! Their sweet mash bourbon was extremely unique from bottle to bottle which makes them a great place to visit and taste their bourbons! The tour was perfect with just enough history and observations of their distillery. The tasting room was extremely clean and unique bars on the trail. You have to give them a visit!

4. The Parklands of Floyds Fork

15712 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40245-4144 +1 502-584-0350 [email protected] http://www.theparklands.org
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5.0 based on 146 reviews

The Parklands of Floyds Fork

Reviewed By jeffF8875IX - Louisville, United States

Outstanding and well-kept park - perfect for hiking, dogwalking, and biking - paved bike paths as well as dirt trails through the woods and along Floyd's Fork creek - great time.

5. Angel's Envy Distillery

500 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40202-1002 +1 502-890-6300 [email protected] http://www.angelsenvy.com/distillery/visit/
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5.0 based on 813 reviews

Angel's Envy Distillery

Built in the heart of Louisville, the Angel’s Envy Distillery is downtown’s first fully operational whiskey production facility. Angel’s Envy puts you in the center of our distilling process for a unique tour experience. TOURS ARE BY ONLINE RESERVATION ONLY.

Reviewed By victoriaef2017 - Elizabethtown, United States

A classy distillery with history.... Minimalist surroundings Jimmy James was a fun & informative tour guide, answered all questions with a grin Loved having a drink In the bar reserved for those completing the tour And Kelly was a very friendly mixologist....fun to watch creating tasty as well as attractive libations A must if you are doing the Kentucky Bourbon Trail!

6. Kentucky Derby Museum

704 Central Ave, Louisville, KY 40208-1212 +1 502-637-1111 [email protected] http://www.derbymuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 3,298 reviews

Kentucky Derby Museum

The Kentucky Derby Museum, where every day is Derby day, is the official tour provider of historic Churchill Downs. When you visit the Museum, you will find yourself immersed in the next best thing to actually being at the Derby! As the exclusive tour provider for the track, various tours are offered throughout the year even when the track isn’t in session with live racing. General admission includes two levels of family-friendly interactive permanent & temporary exhibits, "The Greatest Race," a 360-degree immersive sound and visual experience that'll get your heart racing and emotions soaring, Historic Walking Tour of Churchill Downs Racetrack, access to the Gift Shop, Kentucky fare in the Derby Cafe Express and much more!

Reviewed By B465DMsarahc - Glenwood, United States

We stopped here on our drive through to take a break and it was well worth it. It was four of us, 10-month old, 14 year old, and my husband and I. We took the tour, watched the video, and walked around the museum. It was all well worth it and we learned a lot. We didn't get to see the entire museum because we had to get back on the road. You can stop here for a little over an hour, or spend the day....lots of options and lots of different tours depending on how long you want to stay. I will say, we got there after lunch time and the more in depth tours were already sold out, so if you want to take the behind the scenes tour that take you to the barns, etc. - you probably need to book those early. We would come here again.

7. Historic Locust Grove

561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY 40207-7100 +1 502-897-9845 [email protected] http://locustgrove.org/
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4.5 based on 222 reviews

Historic Locust Grove

Built in 1792, Locust Grove, a three story brick Georgian home, is the final home of General George Rogers Clark, the founder of Louisville, and conqueror of the Old Northwest Territory. The house was built by his sister Lucy Croghan and her husband William Croghan who raised 8 children here and hosted their brother William Clark, of Lewis and Clark fame, as well as Presidents Monroe, Jackson and Taylor, Vice President Arron Burr, statesmen such as Cassius Clay, and several artists including John James Audubon. This National Historic Landmark has been restored to reflect the elegance of General Clark's time at Locust Grove. The 55 acres of gardens, fields and woodlands are open for exploration daily.

Reviewed By KibesGreen - Broxbourne, United Kingdom

Originally built around 1792, the house has been carefully restored and now represents the early 1800s. The house and grounds are very interesting, with furniture and decoration that lets you see what life would have been like 200 years ago. The people that have visited Locust Grove make an impressive list and add to the history of the house. Presidents Andrew Jackson and James Monroe, and Lewis & Clarke are just some of the distinguished guests. As with all houses of this period the museum documents all of the people associated with property, including the enslaved workers, who at one time numbered between 50 and 70. Also the native Americans who would have been in conflict with the pioneers who built the mansion on their land.

8. Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

800 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202-2620 +1 877-775-8443 [email protected] http://www.sluggermuseum.com
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4.5 based on 6,521 reviews

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

Batter up! It takes a special place to craft the #1 Bat in Major League Baseball. At Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, experience history-in-the-making as you stroll through the actual factory where world-famous Louisville Slugger bats are created. The award-winning factory tour is a highlight of the visit here, but there's plenty more to enjoy along with it. Admire the World's Biggest Bat - stretching 120 feet into the sky. Hold bats actually used by baseball superstars like Mickey Mantle, Johnny Bench, Cal Ripken Jr. And Derek Jeter. Face down a 90-mph fastball hurled by a major league pitcher. Count the homerun notches Babe Ruth carved into his Louisville Slugger bat for every home run he hit with it. Step into the batting cages and take some swings with a replica model of your hero's bat. Guests even get a free miniature souvenir bat at the end of the factory tour. You can even create a bat with your own name on it, just like the pros. They make great gifts for all kinds of special occasions, from newborn babies, to groomsmen gifts, to team trophies and more. The museum store is also loaded with lots of sporty merchandise for every budget. Be sure to swing by!

Reviewed By Vmorris99 - Saint Louis, United States

Don't hesitate...go...and pay for the tour! We toured the museum while in Louisville for a convention and visit with friends. My husband and I took our 9 year old son. We all found the museum to exceed our expectations. You can pop into the museum, and you have the option to pay for a tour of the factory. We are so glad we took the tour! Our tour guide was knowledgeable, interesting and funny. You begin with a short movie about how they own their own forest, and how trees are selected, harvested for production and conserved. It was a short and interesting film. Then, our guide lead us through the factory and stopped at key points to describe the process of bat production, labeling and painting. I found the info on how MLB players select bats fascinating. At the end if the tour, each person receives a miniature bat. Afterwards, you are able to explore the museum, which contains baseball history, actual bats of famous players, clocked pitching speed demo, and fun photo opportunities including a dugout and pitching mound where you can pose with a famous player's actual bat. For fellow smashed penny collectors, the lobby features a crank machine with four designs for your smashing pleasure! The lobby also contains a nice gift shop where custom bats, hats, keychains and other souvenirs can be purchased. The ginormous bat on the outside of the building is Instagramable!

9. The Speed Art Museum

2035 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40208-1812 +1 502-634-2700 http://www.speedmuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 227 reviews

The Speed Art Museum

Features paintings by Rembrandt, Picasso and Rubens, as well as contemporary art exhibits.

Reviewed By LindaKay1959 - Louisville, United States

Isabelle de Borchgrave Exhibit- Fashioning Art from Paper. Life size dresses made from paper, covering 500 years of history from Europe and around the word. Also on special exhibit is Adele and Leonard Leigh’s collection of glass. The story of how they met and the life that led them to Louisville is quite interesting. Along with these two displays are the permanent displays in the museum. Social Distancing and mask are enforced. Tickets sold in advance at a limited number per hour. The exhibits take between 2 and 2 1/2 hours to cover.

10. Farmington Historic Home

3033 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205-3019 +1 502-452-9920 [email protected] http://www.historicfarmington.org/
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4.5 based on 79 reviews

Farmington Historic Home

Although TripAdvisor will not use our correct name, Farmington Historic Plantation, the site was home to the John and Lucy Fry Speed family and over 60 enslaved black Americans. The main house, completed in 1816, is a Jeffersonian Federal style Italianate villa, the center of a 550-acre hemp plantation. The house, restored 2000-2002, includes period furniture, art, and textiles. The 18.5 acre property includes educational signs, a formal garden, and agricultural signs. Farmington docents interpret Kentucky plantation slavery, hemp, and Abraham Lincoln's 1841 visit here with his friend, Joshua Speed.

Reviewed By lovesoldhomes - Louisville, United States

This plantation is a hidden gem! Don't be fooled by the close proximity to a busy Louisville thoroughfare.The plantation had me at its long, tree lined, winding drive way. We visited on a winter day but I can only imagine the driveway during the spring or fall. We were introduced to the grounds by John, our very knowledge guide, who made the plantation come alive by his stories of the family members and of the slaves that lived and worked on the site. The approach from the visitor center to main house paints an impressive picture of wealth and land ownership. The house will definitely take you back in time with its period authentic and original furnishings. The grounds and information about the former outbuildings lends to the enjoyment of the tour. A site worth seeing!

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