Churchill Downs
1875Home of the Kentucky Derby since 1875, the oldest continuously held horse race in America.
15.1 mi away
Everything Shepherdsville is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Shepherdsville.
Home of the Kentucky Derby since 1875, the oldest continuously held horse race in America.
Fortified vault holding a substantial portion of the U.S. gold reserves since 1937.
Louisville museum honoring the life and legacy of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Clay in 1942.
One of the oldest western stagecoach stops in America, operating continuously in Bardstown since 1779.
36 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Buckle up, because this spot is rumored to be one of the most haunted places in America: Waverly Hills Sanatorium. In the early 1900s, Jefferson County was battling a serious outbreak of tuberculosis, also known as the…
Ever wonder where Kentucky's weaving traditions come from? Look no further than the Little Loomhouse, a unique site right here in Louisville. Three cabins, built between 1870 and 1896, make up the Little Loomhouse.…
This unassuming hillside was once a key piece of the Union's plan to control Kentucky during the Civil War. In 1861, Union forces, fearing Confederate advances, ordered the construction of Fort Duffield near West Point.…
Ever wonder what life was like on a bustling Kentucky farm along the Ohio River? This is Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremen Landing, a window into that past. Built around 1837, the Farnsley family grew this property to…
Imagine paying a toll just to drive on this very road back in the 19th century. You’re on a segment of what was once the Louisville and Nashville Turnpike. This wasn't just any road; it was a major artery connecting…
Home of the Kentucky Derby since 1875, the oldest continuously held horse race in America.
Fortified vault holding a substantial portion of the U.S. gold reserves since 1937.
Dare to drive by Fort Knox, the legendary vault holding billions in gold bullion. It's more than just a building; it's a symbol of American financial power. Construction on the United States Bullion Depository began in…
This quiet cemetery holds a dark chapter from the Civil War: a controversial execution that still sparks debate today. Here in Jeffersontown, four Confederate soldiers – Wilson P. Lilly, Rev. Sherwood Hatley, Lindsey…
Imagine a world where Kentucky was the edge of civilization. That's the world of Blackacre, a preserved homestead offering a real glimpse into pioneer life. The heart of Blackacre is the Presley Tyler home, built around…
Pull over here a sec – we're right near the heart of Smoketown, a Louisville neighborhood with a powerful story to tell. Following the Civil War, Smoketown became a haven for African Americans seeking new lives and…
The Columbia Gym, in the lower level of the building at 824 South Fourth Street in Louisville (now part of Spalding University), is where a twelve-year-old Cassius Clay first learned to box in 1954. The often-told…
Imagine a city of the dead, but also a vibrant green space filled with history. That's Cave Hill Cemetery. Established in 1848, Cave Hill was designed as a rural cemetery, a popular style at the time meant to be a…
Imagine the hustle and bustle! This unassuming building, now TARC headquarters, was once Louisville's grand Union Station, a vital gateway for travelers and goods. Officially opened on September 7, 1891, by the…
Pulling up to the Brown Hotel? You're about to discover a culinary legend! This grand hotel is the birthplace of the Hot Brown, a Louisville original. Back in the 1920s, late-night dance parties were all the rage here.…
Look around you, because this spot was once at the very heart of a struggle for equal education. This school was the first in Louisville built specifically to address the massive overcrowding of Black students in the…
Ever wondered where Kentucky's Catholic roots began? You're approaching the very spot! This stunning Basilica of Saint Joseph Proto-Cathedral was the birthplace of Catholicism in the entire American West. Imagine, a…
One of the oldest western stagecoach stops in America, operating continuously in Bardstown since 1779.
Pull over here for a second; this spot is more important than it looks! St. Boniface was the first German Catholic Church in Louisville, founded way back in 1836. In the 1830s, Louisville was booming, and a lot of…
Step back in time to the Seelbach Hotel, a Louisville landmark rumored to have inspired *The Great Gatsby*! Opened in 1905 by Bavarian immigrant brothers Louis and Otto Seelbach, this grand hotel quickly became a symbol…
Ever wonder where Louisvillians went to see a show before the KFC Yum! Center? This is it: Louisville Gardens. Originally built in 1905 as the Jefferson County Armory, the building quickly became a popular venue for all…
Get ready to step back in time, because Bardstown isn't just a pretty town – it's a living history book! This charming district tells stories from Kentucky's earliest days, practically echoing with the footsteps of…
Ever wondered what kind of outlaws landed behind bars in frontier Kentucky? You're about to find out! Right next door to the famous Old Talbott Tavern, you're looking at the historic Nelson County Jail, built way back…
This city's story really begins with a natural obstacle. The Falls of the Ohio created a significant barrier to river travel, making it impossible to move goods easily between the upper Ohio River and the Gulf of…
Raise a glass at one of the oldest taverns west of the Alleghenies, the Old Talbott Tavern! Built in 1779, it quickly became a vital stagecoach stop between Louisville and Nashville. The tavern has been a fixture of…
Louisville's character is a blend, influenced by its strategic location on the Ohio River and the flow of people it attracted. Early settlers, largely of English and Scots-Irish descent, came seeking opportunity in the…
Louisville museum honoring the life and legacy of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Clay in 1942.
Tour legendary distilleries: Maker's Mark Buffalo Trace Woodford Reserve. Free tastings.
Float like a butterfly sting like a bee. Louisville's tribute to The Greatest.
Pull over here and take a look! This is Whiskey Row, and it's more important than it looks. Back in the late 1800s, this block of Main Street was the absolute heart of Kentucky's bourbon boom. Distillers like J.T.S.…
You are in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, home of the Muhammad Ali Center. Ali was born Cassius Clay right here in nineteen forty-two, won Olympic gold at eighteen, took the heavyweight title at twenty-two with I shook…
Climb aboard this historic steamboat, a true icon of Louisville's river heritage, and imagine life on the Ohio River in its heyday. This is the Belle of Louisville, a floating piece of history! Originally named the…
Three state governors called this mansion home, two for Kentucky and one for Louisiana. That's right, Wickland, just ahead, was built by Charles Anderson Wickliffe, who served as Governor of Louisiana. His two sons,…
Ever heard the song 'My Old Kentucky Home'? You're driving right by the place that inspired it! This state park centers around Federal Hill, a historic plantation home. Built around 1795, Federal Hill was owned by…
Get ready to crane your neck! You're approaching one of the world's largest clocks, a massive timepiece that was once the face of a bustling Colgate-Palmolive factory. This giant clock, boasting a 40-foot diameter, was…
Imagine being a riverboat worker in the 1800s. If you fell ill, your life depended on places like this. The United States Marine Hospital in Louisville, built in 1845, was one of seven hospitals built to serve sick…