Conrad/Caldwell House Museum
- Meeting planners can stage events amid intricate woodwork, stained glass and carved stone inside one of Old Louisville’s most stunning Richardsonian Romanesque architectural treasures, which is also known as “Conrad’s Castle.” www.conradcaldwell.org
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
- One of Louisville’s most famous landmarks is replete with interactive exhibits and whimsical sculptures. Guests can admire the World’s Biggest Bat (120 feet long), face down a 90 mph fastball, and step into Bud’s Batting Cage to take a swing. www.sluggermuseum.org
Muhammad Ali Center
- Private events such as conferences, parties or small meetings inside this downtown site between historic Main Street and the Ohio River come with river views, modern design, contemporary audiovisual equipment, and accolades to one of Louisville’s favorite sons. www.alicenter.org
Churchill Downs
- Derby Day (the first Saturday in May) isn’t the only time to enjoy this storied site. Large and small groups can take advantage of suite hospitality for meetings and parties in the center of Thoroughbred racing, a venue rich in history, pageantry and elegance. www.churchilldowns.com
The Olmstead
- Named for famed 19th century architect Frederick Law Olmstead Jr., this near-downtown site in the historic Crescent Hill and St. Matthews districts from the 1920s can accommodate up to 500 people within its interior and landscaped exterior for receptions, ceremonies and presentations. www.theolmstead.com