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Bourbon and barbecue aren't the only things Louisville has to offer.

Louisville Activities: Visit Bourbon City

Known as Bourbon City, Louisville is home to Churchill Downs, where the Kentucky Derby takes place every May, and is a stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. There are plenty of distilleries to try the famed spirit. Louisville is also a family-friendly destination with outdoor activities such as Waterfront Park on the Ohio River, and museums with topics ranging from Louisville Slugger bats, arts, Muhammad Ali and the Derby.

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