What to do and see in Louisville, Kentucky (KY): The Best Fun Activities & Games

March 16, 2022 Fernanda Pittenger

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.
Restaurants in Louisville

1. The Louisville Quest

See website for more details, Louisville, KY 40202 +1 502-458-7882 [email protected] http://www.thelouisvillequest.com
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The Louisville Quest

The Louisville Quest is a sight-seeing tour, scavenger hunt and race, all rolled into one. Teams compete to answer challenge questions, solve puzzles and race from location to location in the least amount of time… all for fun and discovering Louisville! Once you glimpse the sights, museums, shops and history of Louisville, you will want to see more. Several routes are available, including our popular Bourbon Quest!

Reviewed By watcher2001 - New Albany, United States

I went into this thinking it was going to be another boring team building activity. Could not have been more wrong. Imagine the amazing race. Working as teams to figure out riddles to get your clue to the next stop on the map. Riddles were challenging enough to be fun while not being too hard that they were frustrating. Highly recommend.

2. Bluegrass Karting & Events

2520 Ampere Dr, Louisville, KY 40299-3862 +1 502-297-9899 [email protected] http://www.bluegrasskarting.com
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Bluegrass Karting & Events

Louisville's premier entertainment destination featuring axe throwing and the fastest go-karts in Louisville! 100% indoor, we are open year-round, rain or shine! Enjoy the perfect balance of competition and exhilaration while racing up to 40 mph go-karts, or the perfect balance of chill and thrill while flinging axes with your friends. All this while maintaining a fun atmosphere and the highest safety standards. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Downtown Louisville, Kentucky, we offer various speeds of karts for ages 7 and up, and axe throwing for ages 14 and up. Check us out for birthday parties, bachelor(ette) parties, corporate events and team building activities!

Reviewed By 162debit - Milwaukee, United States

We bought the 3 hour unlimited pass and were able to do several races, throw axes for an hour, and smash things. Everyone was very nice and helpful. Monty and Riley really tried to help us improve our ax throwing... with various degrees of success ????

3. Masterpiece Mixers Paint and Party Studio

8021 Dixie Hwy Suite 105, Louisville, KY 40258-1300 +1 502-694-7449 [email protected] http://masterpiecemixerslouisville.com
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Masterpiece Mixers Paint and Party Studio

Get out and get creative! Unleash your inner artist at our upbeat painting parties. Join a regular class or book a private party and our super fun instructors will walk you step-by-step in creating your masterpiece. Great for birthday parties, girls night out, date night, bridal showers, company events and more.

4. Escape LOU

2235 Frankfort Ave Suite 107, Louisville, KY 40206-2407 +1 502-709-7533 [email protected] https://escapelou.com
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Escape LOU

Clocks, locks and secret passages... Your team of 4-10 players are locked in a fully themed room with two goals; collect the hidden asset and escape the room before time runs out! To complete your mission you will need your wits, teamwork & a lot of critical thinking.

Reviewed By Demika4137

We had an amazing time I’ll be bringing my family back we did the James Bond room it was amazing we did oretty good with only 45 sec left

5. Countdown Louisville

1501 Envoy Cir Suite 1501, Louisville, KY 40299-1820 +1 502-709-8831 [email protected] http://countdownlouisville.com/
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Countdown Louisville

Countdown Louisville real-world escape room adventures. You, and your team, discover hidden clues, unscramble codes, and solve puzzles to escape in time. Countdown Productions, Inc. Countdown Louisville operates only in Louisville, Kentucky and is not affiliated with any other escape room in any other city.

Reviewed By baraley

Our group had a great time and loved the challenge of escaping! We highly recommend Countdown Louisville to any and everyone, whether you go with family or co-workers - you will have a great time!

6. Altitude Trampoline Park of Louisville

4420 Dixie Hwy Suite 220, Louisville, KY 40216-2988 +1 502-449-9952 [email protected] http://www.altitudelouisville.com/
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Altitude Trampoline Park of Louisville

Altitude Trampoline Park is one of the largest trampoline parks in the state. Altitude Louisville has over 22,000 sq. ft. of interconnected wall to wall trampolines and attractions making it by far the largest park in the area. The indoor park includes a variety of specific activities such as 3D Dodgeball, Basketball Dunking Lanes, Kid Zone, Foam Pits, Gymnastics “tumble tracks,” and much more.

7. AA Clay Studio

2829 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40208-1301 +1 502-287-9666 [email protected] http://www.aaclay.com
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AA Clay Studio

AA Clay Studio, conveniently located in south-central Louisville is operated by qualified ceramic artists. The Studio is a shared working space with modern equipment. Schedule a 1-hour lesson online today!

8. Purrfect Day Cafe

1741 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205-1255 +1 502-916-5051 [email protected] http://www.purrfectdaycafe.com/
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Purrfect Day Cafe

Ready For Your Purrfect Experience? Purr, Play, Sip Welcome to Purrfect Day Café, the best place in town where you can mix and mingle with Louisville’s most eligible adoptees, all while sipping your favorite coffee or cocktail! We’re Louisville’s first Cat Café, and we’re paw-sitive you’re going to love us! Whether or not you’re in the market for a new feline friend, Purrfect Day Café is a must-see destination! You can drop by any time to enjoy Louisville’s newest coffee, wine, beer and spirits bar at our location in the Highlands on Bardstown Road, but if you want the full kitty experience, it’s as simple as booking a visit online! You have the option to come early for a drink, or to stay late for an adoption, but what’s not optional is a lot of kitty love in between! Whether you’re looking for a quiet afternoon or a fun night out, whether you bring your friends, your family, or even a hot date, we’ve got the purrfect place!

Reviewed By 585caseyq - Lexington, United States

I have been to a few cat cafes in my time, and they have all been wonderful. I was walking in expecting it to be wonderful (per usual) but it exceed my expectations. I was expecting adult cats, who I love, BUT IT WAS A DAY WITH 20 KITTENS! I was beyond excited, because I haven't been able to foster kittens this year. Anyway, it was clean, and the kittens were all healthy and happy. This was a wonderful day for me and my friend. The other piece is that the kittens are all adoptable. They are the perfect kittens to adopt because they have been socialized with all types of humans! It was the perfect day.

9. Lucky Cat Cafe & Lounge

2230 Dundee Rd, Louisville, KY 40205-1828 +1 502-403-5809 [email protected] http://www.luckycatcafe.org/
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Lucky Cat Cafe  & Lounge

Sip Coffee. Pet Cats. RELAX. Located in a charming, 100-year old cottage, Lucky Cat Cafe is the only nonprofit cat cafe in the Southeast U.S. Three whimsical rooms of cats & kittens to hang out with or adopt. Coffee, cocoa, tea, and homemade baked goods. Reserve a time online or walk-in. Small donation to enter Cat Lounge. Age 7 and up.

Reviewed By Kaylee502

When my boyfriend was looking to adopt a cat last year, we visited another cat cafe first, but found this one to be a much better experience. He has now adopted 2 cats from here - and I will definitely be getting my next one here as well. Whether your goal is to adopt or just to hang out with some sweet kitties, you'll have a great time at Lucky Cat. It's a cozy, welcoming atmosphere - like visiting a friend's house. The volunteers are all friendly and helpful too. And if you *are* looking to adopt, this is a great way to let a cat choose you in an environment that's pretty close to an actual home (so you can get an idea of how they'd fit in yours). Highly recommended all-around.

10. Activate Games

2510 Hurstbourne Gem Ln, Louisville, KY 40220-4074 +1 502-829-7002 [email protected] http://www.activate.games
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Activate Games

Activate offers high-tech games that test your team’s physical and mental agility across a wide variety of real-life challenges. Once inside, you and your team choose from hundreds of combinations of games and difficulty levels, each lasting one to three minutes. Your electronic wristband tracks your score and progress throughout your experience.

Reviewed By whit082778

We have been three times now so far and it is more fun every time that we go! We love that there are so many different levels and games for each room, which enables us to try to get better each time!

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