Free & Cheap Things to Do in Louisville, KY

  • The list below includes 75 free or cheap things to do in or near Louisville, Kentucky, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
  • From Cave Hill Cemetery to Cherokee Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Louisville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Clarksville, Jeffersonville, Corydon and New Albany.
  • The list below includes 75 free or cheap things to do in or near Louisville, Kentucky, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
  • From Cave Hill Cemetery to Cherokee Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Louisville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Clarksville, Jeffersonville, Corydon and New Albany.
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Xtreme Laser Combat 3101 Pond Station Road, Louisville, KY MoreLess Info
With LED laser rifles and headband sensors, soldiers engage in pretend warfare amidst old cars, open spaces, and graffiti-covered buildings
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94% 4018 votes
Specialty Museums 800 West Main St., Louisville, KY 40202 MoreLess Info
The famous Louisville Slugger baseball bat gets its own spotlight at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. Guests are treated to the history behind the top bat used in Major League Baseball before seeing the factory in action.
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92% 2177 votes
Horse Races 700 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208 MoreLess Info
The home of the Kentucky Derby is the Churchill Downs racetrack. Horse races are held throughout the year with the crowning event being the annual Kentucky Derby while Family Fun Days are held each week during the Spring Meet.
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91% 721 votes
Specialty Museums 144 N. Sixth Street, Louisville, KY 40202 MoreLess Info
Muhammad Ali's legendary life is displayed across three levels of exhibits at the Muhammad Ali Center. Interactive and multimedia displays help to teach visitors the six core principles which led Ali throughout his life, and cultural programs are frequently held to embrace these values.
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92% 131 votes
Go Karts 2520 Ampere Drive, Louisville, KY 40299 MoreLess Info
Faster and more technical than a typical outdoor go-kart track, Bluegrass Indoor Karting features daily Open Racing times for Adult karts, reaching speeds of up to 40 MPH, or Junior riders who travel up to 30 MPH.
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History Museums 829 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202 MoreLess Info
Over 1,000 years of history is covered at the Frazier History Museum including American and international artifacts as well as the British Royal Armouries. Daily historic interpretation performances are held within special areas while hands-on activities and touch carts are available throughout the museum.
1.9 Miles
92% 105 votes
Art Museum 2035 South Third Street, Louisville, KY 40208 MoreLess Info
The Speed Art Museum is Kentucky's oldest museum and has been home to countless art pieces for nearly a century. Currently undergoing major renovations, the museum is instead hosting special exhibitions and family art events at a satellite location named Local Speed, open on weekends.
10.1 Miles
78% 275 votes
Haunted Tours 4400 Paralee Lane, Louisville, KY 40272 MoreLess Info
The Waverly Hills Sanatorium was a major hospital that is now known as one of the most haunted sites in the country. Visitors who are interested in the paranormal can schedule tours of the site or overnight sessions ghost hunting sessions.
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83% 71 votes
Movie Theaters 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202 MoreLess Info
Narrated by Ashley Judd, KentuckyShow! is a large screen multimedia experience. The show is conducted over a span of roughly 30 minutes and covers the people, culture, history, and music of Kentucky.
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63% 334 votes
Science Museums 727 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202 MoreLess Info
The Louisville Science Center contains special areas for adults and children. In the adult area, visitors find a four-story theater showing science documentary films and the chance to talk to science experts, while in the children's area contains many hands-on exhibits.
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89% 36 votes
Movie Theaters 1250 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40204 MoreLess Info
Featuring eight different auditoriums, Baxter Avenue Theatres is a unique movie theater that shows a mix of newly released, foreign, and independent films. The theater is unique for its lighted moving sculptures, hand-painted murals, and artistic decor throughout.
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