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Fourth Street Live!
400 South 4th Street • Louisville, KY 40202
Located in the Heart of Historic Downtown
502-584-7170
Fourth Street Live! is Louisville's premier dining, entertainment and retail destination located on Fourth Street, between Liberty Street and Muhammad Ali Boulevard. Restaurant and entertainment venues include Hard Rock Cafe, Lucky Strike Lanes, Red Star Tavern, T.G.I. Friday's, The Pub, Sully's, J. Gumbo's and the world's first Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge. Bars and nightclubs include; Tengo Sed Cantina, Angel's RockBar, Hotel, Saddle Ridge, and Felt billiards lounge. Live music is featured nightly at Howl at the Moon. Fourth Street Live! also features a major food court. Retail amenities include Borders Books & Music, Foot Locker, T-Mobile, Ginny's Hallmark, and GameStop. more... mapSix Flags Kentucky Kingdom
937 Phillips Lane • Louisville, KY 40209
502-366-7508
This exciting theme park offers thrilling rides, a water park, and much more. more... map
Belterra Casino Hotel Resort
777 Bel Terra Drive • Louisville, KY 47020
812-427-7777, 888-BELTERRA
Each one of the 308 deluxe rooms and suites has a marble bathroom with a whirlpool style tub, and a small screen TV in each bathroom. Deluxe accommodations provide you a choice of either king or double queen sleeping arrangements. They offer over 1,300 of the latest and most exciting slot and video poker machines and their 18-hole course provides over 7,000 yards of golf meandering through newly created lakes and specimen trees. more... map
Brennan House & Medical Office Museum (circa 1868)
631 South Fifth Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-540-5145
The Brennan House is a Victorian mansion in downtown Louisville that is filled with an entirely original family collection. It is listed on the National Register and is a 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization open to the public. more... mapCathedral of the Assumption
433 South Fifth Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-582-2971
This magnificently restored cathedral features massive stone arches under an umbrella of 24 kt. gold stars. more... mapFarmington Historic House
3033 Bardstown Road • Louisville, KY 40205
502-452-9920
Built in 1816, this beautiful home was based off of designs by Thomas Jefferson. mapLittle Loomhouse
328 Kenwood Hill Road • Louisville, KY 40214
502-367-4792
Examples of weaving from the past 200 years are displayed in these historic board-and-batten cabins. The Little Loomhouse is a Louisville Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Places. more... mapLocust Grove
561 Blankenbaker Lane • Louisville, KY 40207
502-897-9845
Locust Grove is a National Historic Landmark on 55 acres of the original 694 acre farm established by William and Lucy Clark Croghan in 1790. Locust Grove hosted three U.S. Presidents, Monroe, Jackson and Taylor, and was a stopping point for famed explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark upon their return from their expedition to the Pacific. In addition, Locust Grove was home to numerous enslaved African-Americans who lived and worked on the farm and contributed to its success. Locust Grove tells the story of George Rogers Clark, early Kentucky history, western expansion and everyday life on the frontier. more...Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing (circa 1837)
7410 Moorman Road • Louisville, KY 40272
502-935-6809
The Farnsley-Moremen House stands as a testament to the rich history of agriculture along the Ohio River. Built by Gabriel Farnsley, this red brick Kentucky "I-House" boasts a two-story Greek Revival portico and an incredible river view. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. more... mapThomas Edison House (circa 1850's)
729-31 East Washington Street • Louisville, KY 40202
Located in Historic Butchertown
502-585-5247
Some of the interesting artifacts found at Louisville's Thomas Edison House include both cylinder and disc phonographs, as well as Edison Business Phonographs. An Edison Kinetoscope, the first home motion picture projector, is also on display in the museum. more... mapWhitehall (circa 1855)
3110 Lexington Road • Louisville, KY 40206
502-897-2944
Whitehall, thought to have been built by John Marshall, began as a modest two-story brick house in the Italianate style. Guided tours of Whitehall House & Gardens are offered to the public Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m more... map
Zachary Taylor National Cemetery
4701 Brownsboro Road • Louisville, KY 40207
502-893-3852
Located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, in northeast Louisville, Zachary Taylor National Cemetery "was established in 1928 by an act of Congress initiated by the Taylor family to have the government take title to the family burial site where President Zachary Taylor was interred." Zachary Taylor National Cemetery is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. more... map
Callahan Museum of Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue • Louisville, KY 40206
502-895-2405
Founded in 1858, one of the oldest institutions of its kind. The American Printing House For The Blind helps those that are blind and visually impaired to become more independent through the use of their educational materials. more... mapConrad-Caldwell House Museum
1402 St. James Court • Louisville, KY 40208
502-636-5023
A magnificent Richardsonian Mansion, also known as "Conrad's Castle." Inside you will find breathtaking woodwork, stained glass and fixtures. more... mapEmbroidery Museum & Resource Center
426 West Jefferson Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-589-6956
This gallery houses a regularly changing schedule of needlework exhibits. mapFrazier International History Museum
829 West Main Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-753-5663
"The Frasier" is a three-story 100,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art history museum. Its two world-class collections include a permanent collection and historical artifacts from the Royal Armouries, Britain's oldest museum. Through live performances by costumed interpreters, two re-enactment areas, hands-on interactive multi-media presentations, a 48-seat movie theater, and educational programs visitors can relive the history of America and its British and European heritage over the last 1,000 years. more... mapGallery NuLu
632 East Market Street, Second Floor • Louisville, KY 40202
Located in the East Market Street Gallery District
502- 561-1162
Some of the artists represented at Gallery NuLu, a contemporary art gallery, include Tom Legoff, Skylar Smith, Cynthia Reynolds, and Bryce Hudson. Gallery NuLu in downtown Louisville is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment. mapKentucky Center For African-American Heritage
315 Guthrie Green, Suite 400 • Louisville, KY 40202
502-583-4100
Located in the Historic Russell District, this African American Museum offers a variety of unique exhibits and special events. more... mapKentucky Derby Museum
704 Central Avenue • Louisville, KY 40208
Located on the Front Steps of Churchill Downs
502-637-7097
The Kentucky Derby Museum gives guests a first-hand look at the event for which Louisville is known worldwide. It offers a free kids program to all public and parochial schools within the states of Indiana and Kentucky and community outreach programs. more... mapKentucky Museum of Art and Craft
715 West Main Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-589-0102
The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft is a nonprofit organization founded to promote and support art and craft excellence in Kentucky. The Education Center also provides special needs workshops, summer art camps, community center programs, school partnership workshops, Girl Scout workshops, child, teen and adult workshops, and craft artist demonstrations. The Gallery Shop features the work of approximately 200 artists at any one time, offering work in all media from folk art to furniture. more... mapLouisville Slugger Museum
800 West Main Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-7228
Home of the world's biggest baseball bat! This factory and museum is a popular spot for sports lovers, and a Louisville landmark. more... mapMuhammad Ali Center
144 North Sixth Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-584-9254
The Ali Center is an international cultural and educational institution that preserves and shares the legacy of Muhammad Ali. more... mapNational Society Sons of the American Revolution
1000 South Fourth Street • Louisville, KY 40203
502-589-1776
Their headquarters building contains a number of copies and original artwork that commemorate the people and events of the Revolutionary War. more... mapNew Center for Contemporary Art
742 East Market Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-552-2994
The New Center for Contemporary Art is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. more... mapPortland Museum
2308 Portland Avenue • Louisville, KY 40212
502-776-7678
Explore Louisville's river heritage through vivid dioramas, life-sized character manequins, automated sound track, documentaries, and more. more... mapSpeed Art Museum
2035 South Third Street • Louisville, KY 40208
502-634-2700
Founded in 1927, this is the first and largest public art museum in the area. It holds over 12,000 pieces in its permanent collection. Its extensive collection spans 6,000 years, ranging from ancient Egyptian to contemporary art. The museum has distinguished collections of 17th century Dutch and Flemish painting, 18th century French art, Renaissance and Baroque tapestries, and significant holdings of contemporary American painting and sculpture. African and Native American works also represent a growing segment of the museum's collection. more... mapZephyr Gallery
610 East Market Street • Louisville, KY 40202
Located in Downtown Louisville
502-585-5646
A member of the LOOK, the East Market Business Association and the First Friday Trolley Hop, Zephyr Gallery is a contemporary fine arts gallery. Owned and operated by the members allowing visitors direct personal access with artists, Zephyr is the oldest cooperative gallery in the region with a member base comprised of 24 local artists. The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. more... map
National Parks & Natural Wonders
Squire Boone Caverns
100 Squire Boone Road • Corydon, IN 47142
Located 21 Miles from Louisville
812-732-4382
Glimpse millions of years in one moment as you gaze at dazzling cave formations and underground waterfalls. The same caverns discovered by Squire and Daniel Boone two centuries ago are now accessible via lighted walkways. Guided tours let you observe earth's secrets deep below the surface. more... map
Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian Way • Louisville, KY 40233
502-459-2181
Their exhibits include Lorikeet Landing, Gorilla Forest, Islands, and the Tiger Tundra. You will see hundreds of species of mammals, birds, reptiles & amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. The Louisville Zoo sits on 100 plus acres of land with hundreds of varieties of exotic and natural plants, trees and grasses. more... mapWaterfront Park
129 East River Road • Louisville, KY 40202
502-574-3768
Louisville Waterfront Park is a playground for people of all ages. It offers a grand view of the river, space for concerts & festivals, and picnic spaces. more... map
Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium
University of Louisville - Belnap Campus
502-852-6664
Provides educational and entertaining programs in astronomy, the sciences, arts and humanities utilizing advanced presentation and telecommunications technologies. They serve education and the general public to advance understanding of the universe in which we live and to serve as a public resource for astronomical and space science information. more... mapLouisville Science Center
727 West Main Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-561-6100
At the Louisville Science Center, you will find all the major sciences brought to life with exciting, interactive exhibits that engage your hands, your mind and your imagination. A full schedule of special events, temporary exhibits and IMAX® films means there is always something new. more... map
Belle of Louisville/Spirit of Jefferson
401 West River Road • Louisville, KY 40202
502-574-2992
The Steamer Belle of Louisville, a National Historic Landmark and The Riverboat Spirit of Jefferson serve as the western anchor of Louisville's award winning Waterfront Park in downtown. They are perfect charter venues for weddings, corporate events, family & military reunions, proms and much more. more... mapClassic Biplane Tours
2700 Gast Boulevard • Louisville, KY 40205
502-836-5252
Discover Louisville from the air while reliving the golden era of aviation in an open cockpit biplane. Two passengers can ride side by side. more... mapForest Discovery Center
533 Louis Smith Road • Starlight, IN 47106
Located 15 Miles from Louisville
812-923-1590
Features an indoor forest, theater, activity area, workshop, conference center, manufacturing tour, and gift shop. more...Ghost Walking Tours
4201 South Second Street • Louisville, KY 40214
502-689-5117
These popular Downtown Ghost Walks are led by Mr. Ghost Walker. Every Friday night during the season, the 90-minute tours will leave at 7:30 p.m. from the first floor lobby of the Brown Hotel in downtown Louisville. Stories and stops will include such haunted sites as the Brown Hotel, the Brennan House, the Palace Theater, the Seelbach Hotel, and many more. Reservations are required for all tours. more... mapMint Julep Tours
140 North Fourth Street, Suite 326 • Louisville, KY 40202
The Galt House
502-445-2858 or 523-9196, 866-986-8779
Whether you are traveling with through historic Louisville, horse country, or to the bourbon distilleries, Mint Julep provides a Kentucky adventure. They make sure tours meet and exceed your expectations by offering quality tours packed with interesting history, fun facts, and an experience you will never forget. more... mapStar of Louisville
501 Riverside Drive • Jeffersonville, IN 47130
812-289-7245, 800-289-SAIL
The Star is 130 feet of yacht style elegance with indoor climate-controlled dining facilities and outdoor observation decks. Enjoy a scenic cruise for lunch, dinner, or Sunday brunch. Included in every package with Star Cruises, is live DJ entertainment and dancing. more... mapWaverly Hills Sanatorium (circa 1924)
Located Near the Bobby Nichols Golf Course
502-933-2142
The non-profit organization, Waverly Hills Historical Society, Inc. is gradually restoring the remaining private architectural structures that once accommodated tuberculosis patients. These structures are the main sanatorium, laundry room, boiler room, and the water pump house building. Tours and overnight stays of Waverly are available. Visitors are able to see the restored and air conditioned historic laundry room building, death tunnel, the building interior, and learn about the history of Waverly. Some visitors have even claimed to be witness to paranormal activity. more...
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Bluegrass Brewing Co.
660 South Fourth Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-568-2224
The Bluegrass Brewing Co. features award-winning micro-brewed beers. These five BBC beers are almost always on tap - American Pale Ale, Altbier, Raspberry Meade, Dark Star Porter, and Nut Brown Ale. They also offer a constantly changing variety of rotating, seasonal, and specialty brews that vary at times between their different locations. Join them for American favorites served for lunch and dinner. more... mapBroad Run Vineyards
10601 Broad Run Road • Louisville, KY 40299
502-231-0372
Broadrun Vineyards is a spacious estate winery offering spacious indoor and outdoor grounds. Wine tastings are hosted daily. more... mapFelice Vineyards
829 East Market Street • Louisville, KY 40202
Located Downtown
502-568-4858
Creators of award-winning wines, Felice Vineyards offers a beautiful courtyard and tours of the grounds. more... mapHuber's Orchard & Winery
19816 Huber Road • Starlight, IN 47106
812-923-WINE
Huber's Orchard & Winery began farming back in 1843. Today, they have over 550 acres of farmland on which they grow many fruits, vegetables, Christmas trees, pumpkins, and grapes. They have a children's farm park, farm market, cheese shoppe, ice cream factory, winery, gift shoppe, banquet facility, and Indiana's first distillery – The Starlight Distillery. more... mapRiver Bend Winery
120 South Tenth Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-540-5650
River Bend Winery produces wines from Kentucky-grown grapes. The staff offers tours and event space. more... map
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