Louisville favorites nominated for 'Best Attraction for Sports Fans'

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — USA Today has nominated four Louisville staples for the publication's 10Best Readers' Choice Award for "Best Attraction for Sports Fans." The city is the only in the U.S. with four attractions nominated, more than any other destination. 

The nationwide list includes 20 museums, venues and other iconic destinations selected by a panel of journalists and editors. The four nominated Louisville attractions include:

• Churchill Downs Racetrack
• Kentucky Derby Museum
• Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory
• Muhammad Ali Center 

They go up against other renowned attractions such as the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, the "Field of Dreams" movie site in Iowa, the Lake Placid Olympic Center in New York, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Massachusetts and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Ohio. 

Voting is open through Monday, Aug. 18. Fans can vote once daily for their favorite attraction by visiting USA Today's website.

"From baseball to boxing to horse racing, Louisville offers one of the most dynamic and immersive sports experiences in the country — and continues to be recognized on such a national stage," Louisville Tourism said in a news release. 

The publication's top five last year saw the Kentucky Derby Museum place No. 3 and the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory place No. 5. Also in the top five were the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Boise State's Blue Turf and the Savannah Bananas.  

Whether you're from out of town or a local, visit GoToLouisville.com for everything you need to know about planning a trip to the Derby City.