Subscribe to the GoCityKids Newsletters and get the scoop delivered.
Activities and Resources
- OUTDOORS (32)
- Amusement Parks/Rides (3)
- Arboretums/Gardens (3)
- Beaches (0)
- Boats & Trains (1)
- Camp Grounds (1)
- Fairgrounds (1)
- Farmer's Markets (3)
- Farms (2)
- Great Views (2)
- Historic Attractions (7)
- Mini Golf/Golf (0)
- Museums (2)
- Nature Centers (1)
- Parks (15)
- Playgrounds (6)
- Sports Arenas (2)
- Sports, Play & Rec Centers (4)
- Theaters (3)
- Tourist Spots (5)
- Tours & Neighborhood Walks (3)
- Water Spots (4)
- Zoos & Animals (2)
Free Stuff
Find free things to do near you!
Blogs and Sites
Check out some of our favorite blogs!
location.
LouisvilleLouisville OUTDOORS
Outdoors
Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.Louisville ZooParent rating:  Location: 1100 Trevillian Way, Louisville, KY We love a zoo that's more organized than our home! The Louisville Zoo not only manages to feed (and clean up after) its residents, it also operates the wet and wild Calistoga Splash ... |
Churchill Downs and Kentucky Derby MuseumParent rating: Location: 704 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY Churchill Downs is, of course, one of the world's best-known racetracks. It's also one of Louisville's most popular tourist attractions, and as such it offers tours for visitors (and residents)...
|
Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen LandingParent rating: Location: 7410 Moorman Road, Louisville, KY Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing is a 300-acre site on the Ohio River southwest of downtown Louisville. The landing highlights the area's 19th-century history, when the Ohio Rive... |
Kentucky Exposition Center and Freedom HallParent rating: Location: 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY Home to the Kentucky State Fair and host to some of the biggest names and hottest up-and-coming acts, the Kentucky Exposition Center includes Freedom Hall, an indoor arena with seating f...
|
Belle of Louisville & Spirit of JeffersonParent rating: Location: 401 West River Road, Louisville, KY As multi-generational entertainment in Kentucky goes, the Belle of Louisville and the Spirit of Jefferson rank pretty high with visitors as well as residents.
The boats are popular for ...
|
Louisville Bats at Slugger FieldParent rating: Location: 401 East Main Street, Louisville, KY Baseball fans can enjoy minor league ball in a major league park at Louisville Slugger Field, commonly abbrevia...
|
Waterfront ParkParent rating: Location: 129 East River Road, Louisville, KY Waterfront Park offers 85 acres of water fun, great views, strolling, boating access, and the Great Lawn - enjoyed year-round for informal/pickup football and soccer games (please don't wear cl...
|
Iroquois Amphitheater & Broadway At IroquoisParent rating: Location: 1080 Amphitheater Road, Louisville, KY |
Iroquois ParkParent rating: Location: 5216 New Cut Road, Taylor Boulevard at Southern Parkway, Louisville, KY Louisville Metro Parks' recently updated Iroquois Park features the excellent playground a...
|
Historic Locust GroveParent rating: Location: 561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY Historic Locust Grove hosts a variety of lectures, shows, and other events throughout the year. The beautiful grounds make a nice spot for family picnics, and the facility can be rented for fam...
|
Louisville Nature CenterParent rating: Location: 3745 Illinois Avenue, Louisville, KY The Louisville Nature Center is home to native wildflower gardens, indoor exhibits, and a bird blind. Birthday parties for young nature lovers ages four to eight include an outdo... |
Farmington Historic PlantationParent rating: Location: 3033 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY The Farmington Historic Plantation is a plantation that grew hemp in the 1800s. The plantation's most famous guest was Abraham Lincoln, a personal friend of John Speed, the land owner. ... |
Baxter Community Center & Baxter SquareParent rating: Location: 1125 Cedar Court, Louisville, KY The Baxter Community Center houses a gymnasium, a computer center, and a fitness center. Several programs and classes are offered throughout the year, including dance team, teen c...
|
