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Louisville, Kentucky Landmarks

The landmarks listed below are located in the city of Louisville, Kentucky.

Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs

Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky 40208
Famous for hosting the annual Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs filled a void in Louisville left by the closing of Oakland and Woodlawn, two earlier race courses. The twin spires atop the grandstands are used as a symbol of the track and the Derby.

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky 40202
The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory showcases the history of the Louisville Slugger brand of baseball bats made by Hillerich & Bradsby, and of baseball in general. The building also serves as their corporate headquarters and a production facility.

Riverfront Plaza/Belvedere

Riverfront Plaza/Belvedere

Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
Dedicated on April 27, 1973, the Riverfront Plaza/Belvedere consists of a grassy 7-acre (28,000 m2) park built atop a large parking garage and Interstate 64. It also features fountains, shelters, and an ice-skating rink.

Waverly Hills Sanatorium

Waverly Hills Sanatorium

Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky 40272
Opened in 1926 for tuberculosis patients, the hospital was often overcrowded. It was also used as a geriatrics hospital, but was closed in 1981 allegedly due to patient abuse. It is claimed to be the most haunted hospital in the eastern United States.

Top 5 Most Popular Louisville Landmarks

  1. Churchill Downs
  2. Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
  3. Waverly Hills Sanatorium
  4. Riverfront Plaza/Belvedere
  5. University of Louisville School of Music

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