Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville

Name: Kentucky Kingdom
Address: 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, 40209, United States
Telephone: +1 502-813-8200

#2 among attractions in Louisville

Amusement park

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Facts and practical information

Kentucky Kingdom, formerly known as Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, is an amusement park in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. The 67-acre park includes a collection of amusement rides and the Hurricane Bay water park. Kentucky Kingdom is located at the intersection of Interstate 65 and Interstate 264, sharing a parking lot with the Kentucky Exposition Center. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1987 (37 years ago)Season: April - OctoberTotal rides: 51Roller coasters: 6Water rides: 2Coordinates: 38°11'45"N, 85°44'49"W

Address

937 Phillips LnSouth Side (Highland Park)Louisville 40209 United States

Contact

+1 502-813-8200

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Day trips

Kentucky Kingdom – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: T3 Roller Coaster, Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Freedom Hall, Thunder Run.

~580 ftS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
T3 Roller Coaster, Louisville
3 min walk • T3 is an inverted roller coaster at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky. Previously named T2, the Suspended Looping Coaster model manufactured by Vekoma opened on April 8, 1995. The amusement park closed in 2009 due to financial difficulties, but later reopened under new ownership in 2014.
1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Louisville
25 min walk • Cardinal Stadium, formerly known as Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, is a football stadium located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, on the southern end of the campus of the University of Louisville.
0.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Freedom Hall, Louisville
11 min walk • Freedom Hall is a multi-purpose arena in Louisville, Kentucky, on the grounds of the Kentucky Exposition Center, which is owned by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
~170 ftW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Thunder Run, Louisville
1 min walk • Thunder Run is a wooden roller coaster at the Kentucky Kingdom amusement park in Louisville, Kentucky. The ride originally operated from August 1990 through to October 2009, when then-operators Six Flags abandoned the park.
~880 ftE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Lightning Run, Louisville
5 min walk • Lightning Run is a Hyper GT-X roller coaster located at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky. The ride is manufactured by Chance Rides and opened on May 24, 2014. The coaster is the only operational Hyper GT-X model coaster in the world.
~980 ftSE
Amusement park, Amusement ride
Kentucky Flyer, Louisville
5 min walk • Kentucky Flyer is a wooden roller coaster located at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky. The coaster opened on April 28, 2019, to celebrate Kentucky Kingdom's 30th anniversary.
0.4 miNE
Convention center, Fair, Event space
Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville
11 min walk • The Kentucky Exposition Center, is a large multi-use facility in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Originally built in 1956.
1.2 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Name, Louisville
31 min walk • Holy Name Church Rectory, Convent and School is a historic church at 2920 and 2914 S. 3rd Street and 2911 and 2921 S. 4th Street in Louisville, Kentucky. It was built in 1902 and added to the National Register in 1982.
~570 ftS
Amusement park, Amusement ride
The Gauntlet, Louisville
3 min walk • The Gauntlet is an inverted roller coaster located at Magic Springs and Crystal Falls amusement park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The Suspended Looping Coaster model was manufactured by Vekoma and opened at the park for the 2004 season.
1.1 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Epworth Methodist Evangelical Church, Louisville
28 min walk • Epworth Methodist Evangelical Church, also known as Trinity Baptist Temple, is a historic Gothic Revival church at 412 M. Street in Louisville, Kentucky. It was built in 1895 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is a one-story gable-front building.
~970 ftW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Storm Chaser Roller Coaster, Louisville
5 min walk • Storm Chaser is a steel roller coaster located at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Designed by Alan Schilke and manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction at an estimated cost of $10 million, the ride opened to the public on April 30, 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kentucky Kingdom open?

Kentucky Kingdom is open:

Monday 11 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 7 pm
Thursday 11 am - 7 pm
Friday 11 am - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday 10 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kentucky Kingdom?

Nearby attractions include Thunder Run, Louisville (1 min walk), T3 Roller Coaster, Louisville (3 min walk), Lightning Run, Louisville (5 min walk), Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville (11 min walk).

How to get to Kentucky Kingdom by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kentucky Kingdom:

Bus

Crittenden / Dakota • Lines: 2North (6 min walk)
Crittenden / Huron • Lines: 2South (7 min walk)