{"id":28164,"date":"2018-11-21T08:37:15","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T08:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=28164"},"modified":"2021-10-12T15:57:22","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T15:57:22","slug":"10-ways-to-the-perfect-long-weekend-in-louisville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/10-ways-to-the-perfect-long-weekend-in-louisville\/","title":{"rendered":"10 ways to have the perfect long weekend in Louisville"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Note:<\/strong><em>&nbsp;All travel is subject to frequently-changing governmental restrictions\u2014please check federal, state, and local advisories before scheduling trips.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Each May, about 168,000 locals and tourists stream into Churchill Downs to witness America&#8217;s greatest horse race, the Kentucky Derby. While the Derby is a must-do event, it&#8217;s also a time of year when hotels book up and attractions close because everyone else wants to see the Derby, too. Visiting the City of Beautiful Churches another time of year means you can take advantage of Louisville&#8217;s horse-racing traditions, but still see everything else that makes the city so awesome. Here&#8217;s our list of 10 things to do, see, eat and drink in Louisville over a long weekend.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/20-us-destinations-to-add-to-your-bucket-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: 20 U.S. Destinations You Should Add to Your Bucket List<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sleep Among Art and Artifacts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_28598\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28598\" class=\"wp-image-28598 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/21c-Louisville.jpg\" alt=\"21c Museum Hotel, Louisville\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/21c-Louisville.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/21c-Louisville-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/21c-Louisville-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/21c-Louisville-226x150.jpg 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28598\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">21c Museum Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Louisville-Hotels-21c-Museum-Hotel-Louisville.h1413350.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">21c Museum Hotel<\/a><\/strong> is known for its amazing contemporary art collection scattered throughout the 91-room property, and available to guests and the public at no charge. Louisville is the location of the first 21c in the collection. If you prefer a historic vibe, the 1923 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Louisville-Hotels-The-Brown-Hotel.h9861.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brown Hotel<\/a><\/strong> has been restored with period art, glass and antiques, as well as artifacts from favorite hometown son Muhammad Ali.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Grab Breakfast<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Louisville food scene is a rich as is befitting a modern Southern city; you&#8217;ll need to plan for lots of eating opportunities. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.conhuevos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Con Huevos<\/strong><\/a> offers Mexican brunch with jalape\u00f1o potatoes that shouldn&#8217;t be missed. At <a href=\"https:\/\/nooshnosh.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Noosh Nosh<\/strong><\/a>, try the barrel-aged maple syrup on the dish of your choice.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>And, They&#8217;re Off!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_28597\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28597\" class=\"wp-image-28597 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Kentucky-Derby-Museum-.jpg\" alt=\"Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville\" width=\"1024\" height=\"779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Kentucky-Derby-Museum-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Kentucky-Derby-Museum--300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Kentucky-Derby-Museum--768x584.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Kentucky-Derby-Museum--197x150.jpg 197w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28597\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kentucky Derby Museum | Photo: Barbaro<\/p><\/div>\n<p>No, not everything in Louisville centers around the Kentucky Derby, but horse racing is part of life here, and when in Rome&#8230;head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.derbymuseum.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Kentucky Derby Museum<\/strong><\/a> to learn about the sport, the tradition and the roses. The museum is open seven days a week, so you can check it out even if you aren&#8217;t in town during racing season. On the days leading up to special events, the museum offers extended hours, walking tours, and golf cart tours.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Try Some Bourbon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_28596\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28596\" class=\"wp-image-28596 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Angels-Envy-cocktail-class.jpg\" alt=\"Angel's Envy Louisville\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Angels-Envy-cocktail-class.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Angels-Envy-cocktail-class-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Angels-Envy-cocktail-class-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Angels-Envy-cocktail-class-225x150.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28596\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Angel&#8217;s Envy | Photo: Louisville Tourism<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It&#8217;s the official drink of the state, and you can&#8217;t leave without trying it. Tours where someone else is driving are a particularly good idea. <a href=\"https:\/\/mintjuleptours.com\/book-a-tour\/our-tours\/public-derby-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Mint Julep Experiences<\/strong><\/a> extends their fun and educational offerings during select competition weekends. If you want to go it alone, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angelsenvy.com\/distillery\/visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Angel&#8217;s Envy Distillery<\/a><\/strong> on Main Street offers tours by reservation. If you just want a perfectly crafted cocktail, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryeonmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Rye<\/strong><\/a> on Market Street (yes, they serve spirits other than rye).<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Take a Swing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_28599\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28599\" class=\"wp-image-28599 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Slugger-Museum-Factory.jpg\" alt=\"Slugger Museum, Louisville\" width=\"1024\" height=\"617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Slugger-Museum-Factory.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Slugger-Museum-Factory-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Slugger-Museum-Factory-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Slugger-Museum-Factory-249x150.jpg 249w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28599\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Slugger Museum &amp; Factory | Photo: Louisville Tourism<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Even if you don&#8217;t know an RBI from the OPS, you likely have heard of the Louisville Slugger. And, if you <em>are<\/em> a baseball fan, well, this place is probably already on your list. No matter your opinion on the national pastime, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sluggermuseum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory<\/a><\/strong> warrants a visit. Snap a selfie in front of the 129-foot baseball bat sculpture outside. Inside, see how they are made and get one branded with your name.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Get Cultured<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_28600\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28600\" class=\"wp-image-28600 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Speed-Museum.jpg\" alt=\"Speed Art Museum, Louisville\" width=\"1024\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Speed-Museum.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Speed-Museum-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Speed-Museum-768x659.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Speed-Museum-175x150.jpg 175w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28600\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Speed Art Museum | Photo: Louisville Tourism<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Classical, ancient and modern art are on display at the recently expanded <a href=\"http:\/\/www.speedmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Speed Art Museum<\/strong><\/a>, which is housed in a wonder of modern architecture designed by Kulapat Yantrasast. Refer to it as &#8220;the Speed&#8221; and folks might think you&#8217;re local. Art and exhibitions at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cranehouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Asia Institute Crane House<\/strong><\/a> showcase the area&#8217;s cultural diversity.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Dig in at Dinner<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Chef, author and TV host Edward Lee has become the spokesman for Louisville&#8217;s amazing food scene. Dine at <a href=\"https:\/\/whiskeydryrestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Whiskey Dry<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/milkwoodrestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>MilkWood<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/610magnolia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>610 Magnolia<\/strong><\/a>, the three local eateries he owns, to experience his artistry for yourself.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Listen to Bluegrass <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_28602\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28602\" class=\"wp-image-28602 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/bluegrass.jpg\" alt=\"Kentucky bluegrass\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/bluegrass.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/bluegrass-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/bluegrass-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/bluegrass-242x150.jpg 242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28602\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kentucky bluegrass<\/p><\/div>\n<p>After the bourbon and the horses, this is Kentucky&#8217;s most legendary export, so don&#8217;t miss some fast-paced banjo and mandolin. <strong>Bluegrass Anonymous<\/strong> is a great place to find the schedule of who&#8217;s playing when you are in town. Popular venues include <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gerstles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Gerstle&#8217;s<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/headlinerslouisville.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Headliners Music Hall<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sample a Modjeska<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.muthscandy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Muth&#8217;s Candies<\/strong><\/a> are world famous for their Modjeskas, caramel candy with marshmallow in the center. They are named for the also-famous Helena&nbsp;Modrzejewska, a Polish actress who immigrated to Louisville. Your dentist won&#8217;t like them, but you will. Bourbon balls and other signature treats are also on the Muth&#8217;s menu.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Get Outside<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to food, music, bourbon and horses, Louisville is known for its leafy, green outdoors (yes, Kentucky bluegrass runs throughout). Two outdoor gems perfect for exploring include <a href=\"http:\/\/locustgrove.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Locust Grove<\/strong><\/a>, a restored 1792 mansion with gardens, and <a href=\"https:\/\/louisvilleky.gov\/government\/parks\/park-list\/cherokee-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Cherokee Park<\/strong><\/a>, which was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28603\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28603\" class=\"wp-image-28603 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Louisville.jpg\" alt=\"Louisville\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Louisville.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Louisville-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Louisville-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Louisville-225x150.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28603\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It&#8217;s pronounced &#8220;Lou-ah-vul.&#8221;<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Pronounce Louisville Correctly<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Finally, as you explore, don&#8217;t forget to speak like a local. The name of the city is &#8220;Lou-ah-vul,&#8221; not &#8220;Lou-ee-ville.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kentucky&#8217;s biggest city wins first place year round.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":140,"featured_media":28599,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[160],"tags":[17,1243,1444,1401,406,1400,77,1399,543],"class_list":["post-28164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-city","tag-art","tag-art-and-culture","tag-bluegrass","tag-derby","tag-foodie","tag-kentucky","tag-live-music","tag-louisville","tag-music"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>10 Ways to a Perfect Long Weekend in Louisville | Travelocity<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Forget about 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