Louisville
\Pop. 693,604, Kentucky\'s largest city, 16th largest U.S. city. Jefferson County seat, est. 1780. Greater Louisville, including Jefferson, Bullitt, Oldham & Shelby counties in Ky. & Clark, Floyd & Harrison counties in Ind., pop. 1,035,975. I-65, I-71 & I-64, on the Ohio River. Named for King Louis XVI of France, Louisville was founded by Gen. George Rogers Clark & its city charter was signed by Thomas Jefferson, then the governor of Va., on May 1, 1780. Louisville is well known as the home of the Kentucky Derby & the Belle of Louisville. Wet. Eastern Time.
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\Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau
\Stop by our Visitors Center, downtown, at the corner of 4th & Jefferson Sts. adjacent to the Hyatt Regency for maps, discount attraction tickets, directions, brochures, assistance & merchandise. Tune to Radio 530 AM for tourist information. www.gotolouisville.com 888.LOUISVILLE/888.568.4784.
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\Kentucky\'s Derby Region
\Within a 100 mi. radius of Louisville you\'ll discover outdoor adventure, rich history, antique shopping, scenic drives, festivals & events & much more! Join us for the Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration, 2008-2010, & visit us at www.kyderbyregion.com. 800.225.TRIP \(LL12\).
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\Harrison County convention & Visitors Bureau
\310 N. Elm St., Corydon, IN. Make your way westward along the Ohio River & you\'re a short drive to Historic Corydon & Harrison Co., IN. Rich in history, adventure, entertainment & more. You\'ll discover Indiana\'s premier experience. Jan.-Dec. Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. noon-5. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas. No adm. fee. www.thisisindiana.org 888.738.2137.
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\Southern Indiana Visitors center
\I-65 exit 0, Jeffersonville, IN. "The Sunny Side of Louisville," just across the Ohio River, offers a wide selection of affordable lodging with 2,500 rooms, abundant shopping & dining & free parking. www.sunnysideoflouisville.org 812.280.5566,800.552.3842.
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\Visitors Center in Historic Old Louisville, I-65 exit 135, 218 W. Oak St., Louisville, KY 40203. 502.637.2922.
\Airports
\Bowman Field, I-264 & Taylorsville Rd. General aviation.
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\Louisville International Airport, bordered by I-65 & I-264. Commercial airport. 7 airlines. Visitors Center.
\State Park
\E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park
\3000 Freys Hill Rd., off Westport Rd. Open year-round. 544 acres.
\Park Features: Outdoor Olympic pool, all-purpose bldg., picnic shelters, organized recreational program year-round, radio-control airfield, lacrosse, archery, softball, soccer, tennis, bicycle Moto-cross track, fitness trail, nature trail, off leash dog park, cross country course, playgrounds, community garden, conference center.
\Tennis: 12 courts.
\Special Park Events:
\Irish Classic 10K Run, Mar. 14.
\National Kite Month Kick Off, Mar. 28.
\Independence Day Celebration, June 27.
\Triathalon XXVIII, Aug. 1.
\Doggie Swim, Sept. 11-12.
\Lake
\McNeely Lake, Cooper Chapel Rd., 15 mi. S. of Louisville. 51 acres. Built 1953. Fishing \(bluegill, largemouth bass, green sunfish, redear sunfish, longear sunfish, black crappie, yellow bullhead, channel catfish\), picnicking, paved ramp. Electric motors only. Use of shad for bait prohibited. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
\City Parks
\Jefferson Memorial Forest, off I-65, I-265 exit 6, KY 1065, near Fairdale. 6,191 forested acres, hiking, fishing, camping, picnicking, educational program, meeting facilities.
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\Louisville Metro Parks, Jefferson Co. 123 parks totaling over 14,000 acres. Facilities include golf courses, tennis courts, pools, exercise tracks, sports fields, outdoor theatres, fishing lakes, campgrounds, nature preserves, historic properties & an urban forest. A system of 18 city parks, including Cherokee, Iroquois & Shawnee, & 6 connecting parkways were designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted in the early 1890s.
\Points of Interest
\Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Rd. Founded 1950 by the Archdiocese of Louisville. Co-ed, liberal arts. 135 acre campus. Enrolls 2,500. Home of the Thomas Merton Center & McGrath Art Gallery.
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\Belle of Louisville
\Downtown Louisville Wharf, 4th St. & River Rd. This Natl. Historic Landmark is the oldest steam-driven paddlewheeler of her kind in the country. Exciting public cruises on the beautiful Ohio River are offered Apr.-Nov. The distinct sound of the Belle\'s calliope beckons all to come aboard for the fun! Some cruises feature a delicious lunch or dinner buffet for the entire family to enjoy. Lunch $26, Dinner $36, Sightseeing $15, seniors \(60+\) $14, children \(3-12\) $6, 2 & under free. Reservations required 48 hrs. in advance for lunch & dinner. Special events include a Thunder Over Louisville Party, Oktoberfest, Live Band Dances & Red Hat cruises. Kentucky Bluegrass each Sun. June-Oct. Prices vary for special events. www.belleoflouisville.org 502.574.2992, 866.832.0011.
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\Cave Hill Cemetery, 701 Baxter Ave. Dedicated 1848. 300 acres with lakes & beautiful memorials. Graves of George Rogers Clark & Col. Harland Sanders. Daily 8-4:45. No trailers or buses.
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\Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave. at S. 4th St. The oldest continuously operated thoroughbred racetrack in the U.S. since 1875 & a Natl. Historic Landmark. The first Kentucky Derby was held in May 1875. The grandstand, with its trademark Twin Spires, was built in 1895. Spring Race Meet, early Apr.-early July, Fall Race Meet, late Oct.-late Nov. The Kentucky Derby is run at Churchill Downs on the first Sat. in May.
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\Embroidery Resource Center, 426 W. Jefferson St. At the national headquarters of The Embroiderers\' Guild of America. Displays of historic & modern embroidery from around the world. Mon.-Fri. 9-4:30, Sat. 10-4.
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\Falls of the Ohio National Wildlife Conservation Area, Ohio River. The only falls on the Ohio River. A 387 million year old fossil reef extends across the river forming a series of rapids. The drop of 26 ft. in 3 mi. made the river impassable until the construction of the Portland Canal in 1830. The fossil bed can be viewed from Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville, Ind., I-65 exit 0. Interpretive Center open Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas. Adm. Mon.-Thurs. $4, Fri.-Sun. $5.
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\French Lick Resort
\8670 W. SR 56, French Lick, IN. A complete restoration has brought new life to this historical masterpiece. 686 guest rooms & suites. 51,000 sq.ft. single-level casino with Vegas-style gaming including the latest interactive slot technology, variety of table games, non-smoking gaming area, 10 seat & electronic poker tables, 15 dining options, 3 championship tees golf courses, driving ranges, world class spas & salons, riding stables, tennis courts, indoor & outdoor pools, fitness center, The Promenade Shoppes, conference & event center & more. www.frenchlick.com 888.936.9360.
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\Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium, University of Louisville, Cardinal Blvd. Family astronomy & space science features, Friday Night Laser Music Shows, current sky presentations. Public shows Fri. 8 pm-midnight, Sat. 11 am-3:30 pm. Adults $7, children, students & seniors $5.
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\Glassworks
\815 W. Market St., downtown at the corner of 9th & Market Sts. The country\'s only glass art center housing glass blowing, flameworking & architectural glass art under one roof. "Transformed by Light" video, studio tours, gallery, classes. www.louisvilleglassworks.com 502.584.4510.
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\Jefferson Community & Technical College, 109 E. Broadway. Est. 1968. KCTCS system. Enrolls 9,000. Beautiful Gothic quadrangle formerly housed Presbyterian Seminary.
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\Kentucky Exposition Center
\I-65 & I-264. Ky.\'s largest all-purpose facility with over 1,200,000 sq. ft. of indoor, contiguous, climate-controlled space. One of the largest buildings of its kind in the U.S. Home to the University of Louisville basketball team. The site of 12 of the 15 largest conventions & trade shows in Kentucky including 3 shows produced in-house - National Farm Machinery Show in Feb., Kentucky State Fair in Aug. & North American International Livestock Exposition in Nov. Conveniently located adjacent to Louisville International Airport & only 6 mi. from downtown, with direct access from the interstates. Host to more than 3 million visitors each year. www.kyexpo.org 502.367.5005.
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\Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 4th Ave. 200,000 sq. ft. exhibit space for trade shows, conventions, meetings, concerts, 30,000 sq. ft. ballroom & 50 breakout rooms.
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\Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau
\The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau offers discounted attraction tickets. For more information, to purchase tickets or to request an Official Visitors Guide visit www.gotolouisville.com or call 888.LOUISVILLE/888.568.4784.
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\Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York St. Est. 1816. 1,033,008 books, Kentucky Collection. Continuous rotating exhibits in Bernheim Gallery. Statues of Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin & George D. Prentice. Mon.-Thurs. 9-9, Fri. & Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5.
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\Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
\1044 Alta Vista Rd. Est. 1853, moved to present 67 acre campus in 1963. Enrolls 200. Gardencourt mansion houses The Louisville Institute & Grawemeyer Award in Religion. Laws Lodge Conference Center offers accommodations & meeting space. Includes 14 acres of Frederick Law Olmsted gardens. www.lpts.edu 502.895.3411. 800.264.1839.
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\Louisville Science Center & IMAX Theatre
\727 W. Main St. 40,000 sq. ft. of hands-on fun & a newly renovated 4-story IMAX Theatre. Now on display: THE WORLD AROUND US, a permanent exhibit that brings natural and earth sciences to life. Also explore THE WORLD WITHIN US, THE WORLD WE CREATE & KidZone. Combo ticket $15, children 2-12 & seniors $12; exhibits only $12, children & seniors $10; IMAX only $8, children & seniors $7. Mon.-Thurs. 9:30-5, Fri. & Sat. 9:30-9, Sun. noon-6. Last admission one hour before closing. Closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 24 & 25. www.LouisvilleScience.org 502.561.6100, 800.591.2203.
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\The LOUISVILLE ZOO
\Enjoy wild adventures year round amongst more than 1,300 exotic animals in beautiful, naturalistic habitats amid an amazing botanical garden on 134 rolling acres. Behold baby Scotty, the Zoo\'s first baby African elephant, born March 2007, as he rolls in the mud, swims in the pool & continues to grow. Be immersed in the middle of gorillas "in the round" at award-winning Gorilla Forest with Western lowland gorillas & patas monkeys. At Lorikeet Landing you can get nose-to-beak with colorful Australian parrots as they land on you in the open walk-through aviary. Louie, the rare white alligator, offers a unique look at an animal that would not survive in the wild. The Islands exhibit features orangutans, baby siamangs, tapirs, Sumatran tigers, babirusa & a glorious array of rare island birds. Experience a special encounter with wallaroos & wallabies at Wallaroo Walkabout & watch Amur tigers being trained up close at Tiger Tundra. Escape from the heat at the Calistoga Splash Park at Glacier Run. Enjoy gift shops, indoor & outdoor cafes, a petting zoo, fun rides on an antique carousel, tram & miniature train rides, playgrounds. Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year\'s Day. Sept.-Feb. 10-4 \(exit by 5\), Mar.-Labor Day 10-5 \(exit by 6\). Adults \(12-59\) $11.95, seniors \(60+\) $9.95, children \(3-11\) $8.50, children \(2 & under\) free. 15¢ of every adm. goes directly to support critical conservation programs.Prices subject to change without notice. Special group rates & facilities available for 15 or more. I-264 exit 14 to 1100 Trevilian Way. www.louisvillezoo.org 502.459.2181.
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\McAlpine Locks & Dam, N. 27th St. The McAlpine Dam, constructed from 1961-64, is 8,627 ft. long & has 9 gates, 22 ft. by 100 ft. The lock is 1,200 ft. long with a new lock under construction. Visitor center open 8-5. Free. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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\Muhammad Ali Center
\144 N. 6th St. \(between Main St. & River Rd.\) Award-winning downtown attraction & cultural center inspired by the ideals of Muhammad Ali. Interactive exhibits, historical media footage, five-screen orientation theater film, hands-on boxing fun, two art galleries, retail store, many amenities. ADA compliant. Open daily. www.alicenter.org 502.584.9254.
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\Riverfront Plaza/Belvedere, at Ohio River between 4th & 6th Sts. An 8 acre landscaped plaza overlooking the Ohio River & an 800 ft. wharf for the Belle of Louisville.
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\Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom
\Nothing can match the excitement of a thrilling day packed with over 80 rides, shows, 2 kids\' areas & a huge water park all included in one admission price. I-65 & I-264, adjacent to the Ky. Expo. Ctr. 502.366.2231. www.sixflags.com/kentuckykingdom
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\Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2825 Lexington Rd. Founded 1859, moved to Louisville 1877. Enrolls 4,000. 75 acres. Includes Boyce College, undergraduate studies.
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\Spalding University, 845 S. 3rd St. Est. 1814. Private 4 yr. college. Enrolls 1,700. Historic 1871 Whitestone Mansion preserved in administration building. Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5.
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\Spirit of Jefferson
\Downtown Louisville Wharf, 4th St. & River Rd., adjacent to the Belle of Louisville. This charming riverboat is well appointed, heated & air conditioned, featuring year-round cruising on scheduled dates. The Spirit offers delicious lunch & dinner buffets while cruising the beautiful Ohio River. Lunch $26, Dinner $36, Sightseeing $15, seniors \(60+\) $15, children \(3-12\) $7, 2 & under free. Reservations required 48 hrs. in advance for lunch & dinner. Special events offered throughout the year. Private charters available. www.belleoflouisville.org 502.574.2992, 866.832.0011.
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\University of Louisville, Belknap Campus, 2301 S. 3rd St. Chartered 1798. Enrolls 21,000, 11 schools & colleges including law, medicine, arts, education & business. On the steps of Grawemeyer Hall is an original casting of Rodin\'s "The Thinker."
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\Waterfront Park, Ohio River waterfront, downtown. Playgrounds, waterplay area, boat docks, amphitheatre, Great Lawn, water feature, walking paths, tree groves & overlooks. Concerts, festivals & other special events.
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\Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, 4701 Brownsboro Rd. This Natl. Historic Landmark includes the graves of President & Mrs. Zachary Taylor \(1784-1850\), 12th President of the U.S., & thousands of U.S. veterans & their dependents.
\Museums
\Callahan Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Ave. Exhibits relating to education of the blind. Mon.-Fri. 8-4:30, Sat. 10-3. Free.
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\Filson Historical Society, 1310 S. 3rd St. Est. 1884. Headquartered in the Ferguson Mansion, built in 1905. Museum, non-circulating library & special collections, including maps, photographs, portraits, genealogical materials & manuscripts. Library Mon.-Fri. 9-5. 1st Sat. 9-noon, research fee $10. Mansion & museum Mon.-Fri. 10-5, free.
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\Frazier International History MUSEUM
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\Jeffersontown Historical Museum, 10635 Watterson Tr., Jefferson-town. Artifacts depicting the history of Jeffersontown. Rotating exhibits of 1300 folk dolls. Mon.-Fri. 10-5. Free.
\KENTUCKY DERBY MUSEUM
\704 Central Ave. Gate 1 at Churchill Downs. High definition 360° film, interactive exhibits, guided tours of Churchill Downs, live Thoroughbred. Museum, Gift Shop & Derby Cafe open daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, Oaks & Derby Days. www.derbymuseum.org 502.637.7097.
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\KENTUCKY Museum of Art & Craft
\715 W. Main St. Museum features 3 floors of exhibition space displaying Kentucky\'s finest traditional & contemporary artwork. Groups welcome, educational workshops, gallery rental for events. Gallery Shop features wearable art, jewelry, baskets, toys, ceramics, quilts, folk art, glass & more. Gallery hrs. Mon.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 11-5. www.kentuckyarts.org 502.589.0102.
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\The Little Loomhouse, 328 Kenwood Hill Rd. Natl. Reg. Cabins house Kentucky coverlet information & samples, spinning wheels, looms, textile displays, weaving studio & gift shop. Tues.-Thurs. & 3rd Sat. 10-3:30. Tour $3.50.
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\Louisville Slugger MuseuM & Factory
\800 W. Main St. Fascinating & fun bat factory tour. Interactive exhibits. Historic memorabilia. World\'s Biggest Bat. Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. noon-5. No bat production Sun. & holidays, production varies at other times based on factory needs. Take home a Louisville Slugger bat, personalized with your name. www.sluggermuseum.com 502.588.7228, 877.775.8443.
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\Louisville Visual Art Association, River Rd. & Zorn Ave., I-71 exit 2. The LVAA, founded in 1909, is headquartered in the Historic Landmark Water Tower. Rotating exhibits by national & regional artists. Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sun. noon-4. Adm. fee.
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\National Society Sons of the American Revolution, 1000 S. 4th St. Headquarters, museum & genealogical library. Revolutionary era exhibits. Mon.-Fri. 9:30-4:30. Free. Library $5 fee.
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\Portland Museum, 2308 Portland Ave. Light & sound show, "Portland: The Land, the River & the People," arts & humanities gallery, video documentaries of the 1937 flood & more. Tues.-Fri. 10-4:30. Adm. $5.
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\The Speed Art Museum
\2035 S. 3rd St. The state\'s first art museum holds collections spanning 6,000 years. Major works include Rembrandt, Moore, Picasso, Monet & Rubens, modern American, African, ancient & Native American. The region\'s only interactive Art Learning Center features hands-on activities for children. Call for special exhibition information. Cafe Bristol & Museum Shop. Tues., Wed. & Fri. 10:30-4, Thurs. 10:30-8, Sat. 10:30-5, Sun. noon-5. www.speedmuseum.org 502.634.2700.
\Historic Buildings
\Brennan House Historic Home & Heritage Center, 631 S. 5th St. 1868 Victorian home. Brennan family home with all original belongings. Tours by appt. $5.
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\Cathedral of the Assumption, 433 S. 5th St. Dedicated in 1852, restoration completed 1994. Masses Mon.-Fri. 7:45 & noon, Sat. 5:30, Sun. 9:30, noon & 5:30.
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\Christ Church Cathedral, 421 S. 2nd St. City\'s oldest house of worship, built 1822. Episcopal cathedral since 1894. Wed. Eucharist 7 am, Sun. Eucharist 8:15 & 10 am, Morning Prayer Tues. 9 am, Thurs. 8 am.
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\Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
\1402 St. James Ct. This 1895 Victorian mansion in Old Louisville is among the most ornate in the area. Wed.-Fri. & Sun. noon-4, Sat. 10-4. www.conradcaldwell.org 502.636.5023.
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\Farmington Historic Plantation, 3033 Bardstown Rd. Completed in 1816, Farmington was the center of a 550 acre hemp plantation owned by the Speed family & sustained by nearly 60 slaves. Tues.-Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. seasonal hrs. Adm. $9
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\Historic Old Louisville, surrounding Central Park, between I-65 to the east, 7th St. to the west, W. Breckenridge St. to the north & Cardinal Blvd. to the south. 3rd largest National Preservation District & largest collection of Victorian mansions in the U.S. including 48 city blocks & 1,400 homes.
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\Locust Grove Historic Site
\561 Blankenbaker Ln., between Brownsboro & River Rds. Farm with 1790 Georgian main house restored, furnished & operated by Historic Locust Grove, Inc. Land owned by Louisville Metro Parks. Last home of Louisville founder, Gen. George Rogers Clark. Natl. Hist. Landmark. On 55 acre grounds are gardens, outbuildings, fields & woods. Visitors\' Center with exhibits & museum store. Partially hndcp. acc. See website for special events. Open daily year-round 10-4:30; Sun. 1-4:30. Adults $8, seniors $7, children $4, under 6 free, group rates. Gallery only $3. www.locustgrove.org 502.897.9845.
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\Louisville City Hall, 601 W. Jefferson St. This Italianate/Second Empire building completed in 1873 has a clock tower & sculptures of horses, pigs & cows on the facade.
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\Main Street Cultural District, 600-800 W. Main St. A large collection of elaborate 19th century cast iron facades, art galleries, museums & restaurants. Home to many of Louisville\'s performing arts groups.
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\Metro Hall, 531 W. Jefferson St. Greek Revival, designed 1835-36 by Gideon Shryock as the Jefferson Co. Courthouse, completed in 1860. Statues of Henry Clay \(Hart, 1867\), Thomas Jefferson \(Ezekiel, 1899\) & Louis XVI \(Valois, 1819\). Rotunda exhibit features a rare 1823 copy of the Declaration of Independence.
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\Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Rd. 19th century farmstead on the Ohio River. House built c. 1837. Tues.-Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. 1-4:30. Adm. $6.
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\Thomas Edison House, 729-31 E. Washington St. Thomas Edison lived here while employed by Western Union Co. Museum features Edison\'s inventions, hands-on experiences. Tues.-Sat. 10-2. Adm. $5.
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\Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway. Built by L&N as a train depot in 1891. Houses Transit Authority of River City \(TARC\). 5 story atrium, stained glass skylight & 2 rose windows. Mule driven trolley car in the atrium, built in 1865. Mon.-Fri. 8-5.
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\Whitehall House & Gardens, 3110 Lexington Rd. Built c. 1855, the original 8 room, 2-story red brick house was transformed c. 1910 into a 15-room, Classical Revival, antebellum mansion. 2-acre, tri-level, formal Florentine garden. Mon.-Fri. 10-2. Adm. $5.
\Sightseeing Tours
\Classic Biplane Tours, Bowman Field, 2815 Taylorsville Rd.
\Downtown Trolley, 4th Ave., Main & Market Sts.
\Louisville Horse Trams, downtown.
\Theatres
\Actors Theatre of Louisville, 316 W. Main St. Award winning regional theatre. 1837 bldg. on Natl. Reg. Plays Aug.-May.
\Bunbury Theatre, 604 S. 3rd St.
\The Gardens, 525 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
\Iroquois Amphitheater, Iroquois Park, New Cut Rd.
\The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, 501 W. Main St. 3 performance halls. Local, national & international performing arts programs including Broadway in Louisville, Kentucky Opera, Louisville Ballet, Louisville Orchestra & Stage One.
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\KENTUCKYSHOW!
\A multi-sensory experience much like the state itself. At the Kentucky Center downtown on Main Street. On the hour Tues.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. noon-5. Adm. $7, students & seniors $6. www.kentuckyshow.com 502.562.7800.
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\The Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St.
\W. L. Lyons Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway.
\Special Events
\University of Louisville Basketball, Freedom Hall, Ky. Expo. Ctr., Jan.-Mar.
\Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow, Ky. Expo. Ctr., Jan. 24-Feb. 1.
\National Farm Machinery Show, Ky. Expo. Ctr., Feb. 11-14.
\National Houseboat Expo, Ky. Expo. Ctr., Feb. 20-22.
\Kentucky Crafted: The Market, Ky. Expo. Ctr., Feb. 21-22.
\Humana Festival of New American Plays, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Mar. 1-Apr. 11.
\Ohio Valley Military Society Show of Shows, Ky. Expo. Ctr., Mar. 5-8.
\Norton Healthcare Walking Expo, Mar. 28.
\Louisville Bats Baseball, Louisville Slugger Field, Apr. 9-Sept. 7.
\Kentucky Derby Festival, Apr. 11-May 1.
\Churchill Downs Spring Meet, early Apr.-early July.
\Cherokee Triangle Art Fair, Cherokee Triangle, Apr. 25-26.
\Party for the Planet, Louisville Zoo, Apr. 26.
\Kentucky Oaks 135, Churchill Downs, May 1.
\Kentucky Derby 135, Churchill Downs, May 2.
\Gardeners Fair, Locust Grove, May 8-10.
\Thru the Zoo 5K Run/Walk, Louisville Zoo, May 9.
\Art in the Arbor Festival, Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, May 9-10.
\Abbey Road on the River, Galt House Hotel & Suites/Belvedere, May 21-25.
\Kentucky Reggae Festival, Water Tower, May 23-24.
\Rock Creek Horse Show, Rock Creek Riding Club, June 3-6.
\Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, Central Park, June 11-July 19.
\Louisville\'s Greek Festival, Belvedere, June 12-14.
\Zoofari, Louisville Zoo, June 13.
\Locust Grove Antiques Market, Locust Grove, June 28 & Sept. 27.
\Kentucky State 4-H Horse Show, Broadbent Arena, Ky. Expo. Ctr., June 28-July 4.
\5/3 Bank Waterfront Independence Festival, Waterfront Park, July 3-4.
\Louisville Blues-n-Barbecue Festival, Water Tower, July 10-11.
\Hidden Treasures Garden Tour, Old Louisville, July 11-12.
\Kentucky Bluegrass Music Festival, Belvedere, July 31-Aug. 1.
\National Street Rod Association, Ky. Expo. Ctr., Aug. 6-9.
\St. Joseph Orphan\'s Home Picnic, St. Joseph Children\'s Home, Aug. 8.
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\2009 KENTUCKY STATE FAIR
\Aug. 20-30 at Ky. Expo. Center. The largest air conditioned fair in America with over 1.2 million sq. ft. of indoor space, 600 commercial vendors, 10,000 animals & 45,000 competitive entries, all indoors. World\'s Championship Horse Show Aug. 23-29. Star concerts. Outdoor attractions include thrill show, military display, food & music tents. Kentucky State Fair midway. Concert & Horse Show tickets at TicketMaster outlets. Fair admission & parking required. KFEA Member. www.kystatefair.org State Fair Hotline 502.367.5002. TDD users call 502.367.5131.
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\Kentucky Country Jamboree, Water Tower, Aug. 28-30.
\Brew at the Zoo, Louisville Zoo, Aug. 29.
\Worldfest, Belvedere, Labor Day wknd.
\University of Louisville Football, Papa John\'s Cardinal Stadium, late Aug.-Nov.
\Rock the Water Tower, Water Tower, Sept. 5-6.
\Middletown Family Fun Festival, Middletown, Sept. 11-12.
\National Quartet Convention, Ky. Expo. Ctr., Sept. 13-19.
\Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival, Jeffersontown, Sept. 13-20.
\National Jug Band Jubilee, Iroquois Amphitheater, Sept. 18-19.
\Ursuline Campus Art Fair, 3105 Lexington Rd., Sept. 19-20.
\IdeaFestival, Ky. Intl. Convention Ctr., Sept. 24-26.
\Bluegrass Balloon Festival, Bowman Field, Sept. 25-27.
\St. James Court Art Show, Old Louisville, Oct. 2-4.
\World\'s Largest Halloween Party, Louisville Zoo, Oct. 10-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-30.
\Oktoberfest Louisville, 4th St., Oct. 9-10.
\Churchill Downs Fall Meet, late Oct.-late Nov.
\University of Louisville Basketball, Freedom Hall, Ky. Expo. Center, Nov.-Dec.
\Louisville Artisan Guild Holiday Showcase, American Legion, Bardstown Rd., Nov. 7-8.
\North American International Livestock Exposition, Ky. Expo Center, Nov. 7-20.
\Festival of Trees & Lights, Louisville Slugger Field, Nov. 20-22.
\Light Up Louisville, downtown, Nov. 27.
\Bardstown Road Aglow, Bardstown Rd., Dec. 5.
\Holiday House Tour, Old Louisville, Dec. 5-6.
\Pancakes, Paws & Santa Claus, Louisville Zoo, Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20.
\Lodging
\21C Museum Hotel, 700 W. Main St., 91 units, rest.
\1853 Inn at Woodhaven Bed & Breakfast, 401 S. Hubbards Ln., 8 units.
\Aleksander House Bed & Breakfast, 1213 S. 1st St., 4 units.
\Archway Motel, 10615 Dixie Hwy., 20 units.
\Austin\'s Inn Place Bed & Breakfast, 915 S. 1st St., 8 units.
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\Baymont Inn & Suites East
\I-64W exit 15, I-64E exit 15C, 9400 Blairwood Rd. 100 newly renovated rooms & suites located 10 mi. from downtown & Ky. Expo. Center. Free deluxe continental breakfast, free hi-speed wireless internet, free local & long distance calls, business center, fitness center, pool, jacuzzi suite, cable TV. www.baymontinns.com/hotel/17798 502.339.1900, 877.BAYMONT.
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\Bernheim Mansion Bed & Breakfast, 1416 S. 3rd St., 5 units.
\Best Western Airport East, 1921 Bishop Ln., 150 units.
\Best Western Dixie Inn, I-264 exit 8, 47 units.
\Best Western Envoy Inn & Suites, I-64 exit 15, 101 units.
\Breckinridge Inn, I-264 exit 18A, 123 units.
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\The Brown Hotel
\335 W. Broadway. A Louisville landmark since 1923 with wonderful English Renaissance architecture & Southern grace. 3 blocks from 4th Street Live! Pillow top Dreamland feather beds, Egyptian cotton sheets. 2 restaurants. Complimentary high-speed wireless internet. Valet parking, complimentary airport shuttle. Wknd. rates & packages. www.brownhotel.com 502.583.1234, 888.888.5252.
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\Campion House Bed & Breakfast, 1238 S. 3rd St., 2 units.
\Candlewood Suites Airport, I-264 exit 14, 100 units.
\Candlewood Suites East, I-64 exit 17, 78 units.
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\Central Park Bed & Breakfast
\1353 S. 4th St., Historic Old Louisville. 3 story 1884 Victorian, original stained glass & hand carved woodwork. 7 king or queen guest rooms, with fireplaces, ensuite private baths & whirlpool. Full breakfast. www.CentralParkBandB.com 877.922.1505, 502.638.1505. BBAK member. A Select Registry Inn.
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\The Chariot Hotel
\I-64 exit 15, 116 spacious newly decorated rooms with king or double size beds. Restaurants, shopping centers, & entertainment nearby. Free continental breakfast. Free wireless internet. Affordable rates. Daily, weekly or monthly. www.thechariothotel.com 502.491.2577.
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\Columbine Bed & Breakfast,1707 S. 3rd St., 6 units.
\Comfort Inn Airport & Expo, 653 Phillips Ln., 98 units.
\Comfort Inn Airport Southwest, 4444 Dixie Hwy., 85 units.
\Comfort Suites, I-64 exit 17, 69 units.
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\Comfort Suites Airport
\I-65 exit 128, 81 units. Near Louisville Intl. Airport & Ky. Expo Ctr. Coffeemakers, hair dryers, irons/boards, refrigerators, microwaves. Free wi-fi, local calls, weekday newspaper, deluxe breakfast bar. Exercise room, indoor pool. www.choicehotels.com 502.964.0740.
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\Country Inn & Suites Airport, 2850 Crittenden Dr., 121 units.
\Country Inn & Suites East, I-64 exit 17, 70 units.
\Courtyard Louisville Airport, 819 Phillips Ln., 150 units.
\Courtyard Louisville Downtown, 100 S. 2nd St., 140 units.
\Courtyard Louisville East, I-64 exit 15, 151 units.
\Courtyard Louisville Northeast, I-265 exit 32, 114 units.
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\Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport
\2 min. from the airport with complimentary shuttle & parking. At the entrance of Ky. Expo. Ctr. & Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom. 588 remodeled rooms, 22 meeting & banquet rooms, Blue Horse Restaurant/Bar/Cafe, indoor/outdoor pool, 24 hr. business center & gift shop. www.cplouisville.com 800.626.2708.
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\Days Inn Airport, I-65 exit 128, 109 units.
\Days Inn Central, I-65 exit 134, 140 units.
\Days Inn Hurstbourne, I-64 exit 15, 107 units.
\Days Inn Southwest, I-264 exit 5, 51 units.
\Drury Inn & Suites, I-64 exit 15, 141 units.
\Dupont Mansion Bed & Breakfast, 1317 S. 4th St., 8 units.
\Econo Lodge, 6109 Preston Hwy., 36 units.
\Econo Lodge Downtown, 401 S. 2nd St., 97 units.
\Economy Inn, I-264 exit 16, 193 units.
\Embassy Suites, I-64 exit 15, 150 units.
\Extended Stay America, 1401 Browns Ln., 66 units.
\Extended Stay America, 9801 Bunsen Way, 76 units.
\Extended Stay America, 6101 Dutchmans Ln., 120 units.
\Fairfield Inn Downtown, 100 E. Jefferson St., 140 units.
\Fern Valley Hotel, I-65 exit 128, 406 units, rest.
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\French Lick Resort
\8670 W. SR 56, French Lick, IN. 686 guest rooms & suites. 51,000 sq. ft. casino, 15 dining options, 3 championship tee golf courses, driving ranges, 2 world class spas & salons, tennis courts, indoor/outdoor pools, fitness center, retail shops. www.frenchlick.com 888.936.9360.
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\Gallery House Bed & Breakfast, 1386 S. 6th St., 3 units.
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\Galt House Hotel
\140 N. 4th St. Features 1,290 guest rooms with 600 Executive Suites, outstanding restaurants, hip lounges & breathtaking views. 124,000 sq. ft of meeting space. Located on the waterfront & in the pulse of the city. 7 mi. from the airport & 1,000 mi. from ordinary. Chances are it is exactly what you have been looking for. GaltHouse.com 502.589.5200, 800.The.Galt.
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\Hampton Inn & Suites East, I-64 exit 17, 77 units.
\Hampton Inn Airport, I-264 exit 11, 130 units.
\Hampton Inn Downtown, 101 E. Jefferson St., 173 units.
\Hampton Inn I-265 East, I-265 exit 32, 95 units.
\Hawthorn Suites, I-264 exit 20B, 90 units.
\Hilton Garden Inn Airport, I-65 exit 132, 210 units, rest.
\Hilton Garden Inn East, I-64 exit 17, 112 units.
\Hilton Garden Inn Northeast, I-265 exit 32, 135 units.
\Holiday Inn Airport & Expo, I-65 exit 132, 106 units, rest.
\Holiday Inn Airport East, I-264 exit 15, 200 units, rest.
\Holiday Inn Express, I-64 exit 17, 82 units.
\Holiday Inn Express I-265 East, I-265 exit 32, 81 units.
\Holiday Inn Hurstbourne, I-64 exit 15, 271 units, rest.
\Holiday Inn South Airport, I-65 exit 128, 123 units, rest. Opening Spring 2009.
\Holiday Inn Southwest, 4110 Dixie Hwy., 169 units, rest.
\Homestead Studio Suites, I-64 exit 17, 100 units.
\Homewood Suites, I-64 exit 15, 100 units.
\Hotel Louisville Downtown, 120 W. Broadway, 287 units, rest.
\Howard Johnson Express, I-264 exit 11, 44 units.
\Hyatt Place, I-64 exit 15C, 123 units.
\Hyatt Regency, 320 W. Jefferson St., 392 units, rest.
\Inn at the Park Bed & Breakfast, 1332 S. 4th St., 8 units.
\Inn Off The Alley, 1325 Bardstown Rd., 3 units.
\Intown Suites Airport, I-65 exit 128, 120 units.
\Intown Suites Hurstbourne, I-64 exit 15, 121 units.
\Intown Suites Northeast, I-265 exit 32, 128 units.
\Intown Suites South, 7121 Preston Hwy., 149 units.
\Jameson Inn East, I-64 exit 17, 119 units.
\Jameson Inn South, I-65 exit 128, 119 units.
\La Quinta Inn, 4125 Preston Hwy., 97 units. 502.368.0007.
\Laws Lodge Conference Center, 1044 Alta Vista Rd., 48 units.
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\Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau
\The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau offers discounted vacation packages. For more information, to build your own package, to make reservations or to request an Official Visitors Guide visit www.gotolouisville.com or call 888.LOUISVILLE/888.568.4784.
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\Marriott Louisville Downtown, 280 W. Jefferson St., 616 units, rest.
\Marriott Louisville East, 1903 Embassy Sq. Blvd., 254 units, rest.
\Microtel Inn, I-64 exit 17S, 99 units.
\Motel 6, I-264 exit 15, 110 units.
\Pinecrest Cottage & Gardens Bed & Breakfast, 2806 Newburg Rd., 1 unit.
\Quality Inn & Suites Airport, I-65 exit 134, 87 units.
\Quality Inn & Suites Midtown, I-264 exit 16, 95 units.
\Ramada Inn Downtown North, 1-71 exit 2, 116 units, rest.
\Ramada Limited & Suites, I-264 exit 11, 49 units.
\Red Carpet Inn, I-64 exit 15, 174 units.
\Red Roof Inn Airport, I-65 exit 130, 109 units.
\Red Roof Inn East, I-64 exit 15, 108 units.
\Red Roof Inn Southeast, I-264 exit 15, 110 units.
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\Residence Inn by Marriott Airport
\I-264 exit 11, 120 units. Across from Ky. Expo. Center. Free high speed internet, hot deluxe breakfast daily & manager\'s reception Mon.-Thurs. All suites have fully equipped kitchens with sofa beds. www.residenceinn.com/sdfra 502.363.8800.
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\Residence Inn Downtown, 333 E. Market St., 140 units.
\Residence Inn East, I-64 exit 15, 96 units.
\Residence Inn Northeast, I-265 exit 32, 102 units.
\Rocking Horse Manor Bed & Breakfast, 1022 S. 3rd St., 6 units.
\Rodeway Inn, I-264 exit 11, 66 units.
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\Samuel Culbertson Mansion Bed & Breakfast
\1432 S. 3rd St. Minutes from downtown, airport, Churchill Downs, museums & Ky. Expo Center. 5 guest rooms & full suites with private baths, antiques & heirlooms, cable TV, VCR. Full breakfast. www.culbertsonmansion.com 502.634.3100, 866.522.5078.
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\The Seelbach Hilton, 500 4th Ave., 321 units, rest.
\Sleep Inn Airport, I-264 exit 12, I-65 exit 131B, 68 units.
\Sleep Inn East, I-64 exit 17, 63 units.
\SpringHill Suites Airport, I-264 exit 11, 120 units.
\SpringHill Suites Downtown, 132 E. Jefferson St., 198 units.
\SpringHill Suites Hurstbourne North, I-64 exit 15, 142 units.
\Staybridge Suites, I-64 exit 17, 94 units.
\Suburban Extended Stay Jeffersontown, 4540 Taylorsville Rd., 144 units.
\Super 8 Motel Airport, 4800 Preston Hwy., 98 units.
\Super 8 Motel East, I-64 exit 17, 59 units.
\Super 8 Motel Expo Center, 101 Central Ave., 67 units.
\Travelodge, 3315 Bardstown Rd., 104 units.
\Tucker House Bed & Breakfast, 2406 Tucker Station Rd., 4 units.
\Value Place East, I-265 exit 17, 121 units.
\Value Place New Cut, I-265 exit 6, 121 units.
\Wingate Inn, I-64 exit 17, 73 units.
\Restaurants
\Asiatique, 1767 Bardstown Rd.
\Avalon, 1314 Bardstown Rd.
\Bistro 301, 301 W. Market St.
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\Blue Horse - Bar/Cafe/Terrace
\Crown Plaza Louisville, off the lobby. Visit the Blue Horse restaurant to start your day with a hearty breakfast or delicious lunch or dinner. Dining outside on the Terrace is optional if weather permits. To unwind guests can enjoy refreshing beverages in the lounge, featuring Ky.\'s premium locally produced Woodford Reserve bourbon & flat screen TVs. www.cplouisville.com 800.626.2708.
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\Bluegrass Bistro at Derby City Antique Mall, 3819 Old Bardstown Rd.
\Bristol Bar & Grille, 4 locations.
\Cafe Metro, 1700 Bardstown Rd.
\Colonnade Cafe, Louisville Antique Mall, 834 E. Broadway.
\Cumberland Brews, 1576 Bardstown Rd.
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\Derby Cafe, Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Ave.
\El Mundo, 2345 Frankfort Ave.
\Emperor of China, 2210 Holiday Manor Center.
\Empress of China, 2249 Hikes Ln.
\English Grill, The Brown Hotel, 335 W. Broadway.
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\French Lick Resort
\8670 W. SR 56, French Lick, IN. Thrill your palate at an array of eateries from 1875: The Steakhouse & Sinclair\'s Fine Dining to The Grand Colonnade Buffet, Diamond Jim\'s Trattoria or The Power Plant Bar, & many more. www.frenchlick.com 888.936.9360.
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\Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, 3576 Springhurst Blvd.
\Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen, 7 locations.
\The Irish Rover, 2319 Frankfort Ave.
\J Gumbo\'s, 2109 Frankfort Ave.
\John E\'s, 3708 Bardstown Rd.
\Kaelin\'s Restaurant, 1801 Newburg Rd.
\Kingfish Restaurant, 3021 Upper River Rd.
\L & N Wine Bar & Bistro, 1765 Mellwood Ave.
\Lilly\'s, 1147 Bardstown Rd.
\Limestone Restaurant, 10001 Forest Green Blvd.
\Lynn\'s Paradise Cafe, 984 Barret Ave.
\Molly Malone\'s, 933 Baxter Ave.
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\Rivue Restaurant & Lounge
\140 N. Fourth St., Galt House Hotel. Louisville\'s hip upscale, rooftop restaurant & lounge, located 25 stories atop the Galt House, is unlike anything you\'ve seen before. It features breathtaking panoramic views, sophisticated decor, amazing contemporary cuisine & twin revolving floors that let you drink it all in. www.rivue.com 502.568.4239, 800.THE.GALT.
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\Seviche, A Latin Restaurant, 1538 Bardstown Rd.
\Shah\'s Mongolian Grill, 9148 Taylorsville Rd.
\Sitar Indian Cuisine, 1702 Bardstown Rd.
\Texas Roadhouse, I-65 exit 127.
\Thai Cafe, 2226 Holiday Manor Center.
\Uptown Cafe, 1624 Bardstown Rd.
\Varanese, 2106 Frankfort Ave.
\Vincenzo\'s, 150 S. 5th St.
\Volare Italian Ristorante, 2300 Frankfort Ave.
\Familiar Food: I-64 exit 15, Bob Evans, Hardee\'s, McDonald\'s, Subway, Waffle House, Wendy\'s; I-64 exit 17, Arby\'s, Cracker Barrel, Hometown Buffet, McDonald\'s, Subway, Waffle House, Wendy\'s; I-65 exit 128, Arby\'s, Frisch\'s, Hardee\'s, McDonald\'s, Shoney\'s, Subway, Waffle House.
\Shopping Centers
\Jefferson Mall, Outer Loop, I-65 exit 129E.
\Mall St. Matthews, 5000 Shelbyville Rd., I-264 exit 20B.
\Oxmoor Center, 7900 Shelbyville Rd., I-264 exit 20E.
\Springhurst Towne Center, I-265 exit 32.
\The Summit, I-265 exit 34.
\Shopping & Entertainment
\Among Friends Quilt Shop, 9537 Taylorsville Rd.
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\Architectural Salvage
\614-618 E. Broadway. A Victorian house adjoining 12,000 sq. ft. of warehouses, workshops & courtyards. Architectural antiques, leaded glass entry doors, brass hardware, lighting, mantels, antique & custom stained glass. Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-3:30. www.architecturalsalvage.com 502.589.0670.
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\Bliss Gallery & Gifts, 2044 Frankfort Ave.
\Broad Run Vineyards & Winery, 10601 Broad Run Rd.
\City Block Louisville, 116 W. Jefferson St.
\Clay & Cotton, 1341 Bardstown Rd.
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\The Crazy Daisy Antique Mall
\1430 Mellwood Ave. Over 20,000 sq. ft. of antiques, furniture, jewelry, art, Hadley Pottery, Louisville Stoneware & Ky. Derby memorabilia. "Crazy Daisy Rough Room" & courtyard with patio furniture, concrete urns & fountains. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.crazydaisyantiquemall.com 502.560.1335.
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\Dare II, 1860 Mellwood Ave.
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\Derby City Antique Mall
\3819 Old Bardstown Rd., I -264 exit 16, S. 1 mi. Louisville\'s favorite place to shop antiques & collectibles is in the mall in the 1920s Hikes Grade School in Beuchel. Family owned & operated, 150 dealers. Quality antique furniture, silver china, glassware, jewelry, toys, Derby memorabilia. Have lunch in the full service cafe. V, MC. Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5. www.derbycityantiquemall.com 502.459.5151.
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\Dolfinger\'s, 4600 Shelbyville Rd.
\Edenside Gallery, 1422 Bardstown Rd.
\European Antique Market, 933 Barrett Ave.
\Felice Vineyards, 829 E. Market St.
\Flame Run, 828 E. Market St.
\Forget-Me-Knot Quilt Shoppe, 1250 Bardstown Rd.
\Fourth Street Live!, 400 S. 4th St.
\Gallery Janjobe, 1860 Mellwood Ave.
\Hadley Pottery, 1570 Story Ave.
\Happy Heart Quilt Shop, 7913 Third Street Rd.
\Hawks View Glass Blowing Gallery & Cafe, 170 Carter Ave.
\Incredible Dave\'s, 9236 Westport Rd.
\Joe Ley Antiques, 615 E. Market St.
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\Kentucky Derby PARTY supplies & GIFTS
\8007 Vinecrest Ave., Suite 9, Louisville, KY 40222. Our 30th year of celebrating the excitement of the Kentucky Derby®. Specializing in items for horse lovers of all ages, collectibles, tempting Kentucky delicacies from Derby Pie® to Maker\'s Mark® Bourbon Candy. We ship worldwide, year-round. www.derbygifts.com 502.425.2126, 800.993.3729.
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\Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Roadside Farm Markets
\Visit a Certified Roadside Farm Market near you to find Kentucky Proud products. For a free Market Directory visit Kentucky Farm Bureau at www.kyfb.com/federation/home.asp & select Roadside Market, call 502.495.5106 or e-mail roadside@kyfb.com
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\Liquor World, 5 locations.
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\Louisville Antique Mall
\834 E. Broadway. I-65N exit 136A to Broadway, right 8 blocks. America\'s Premier Antique Mall has moved to a newly renovated building just min. from downtown hotels. Over 200 dealers display everything from furniture to china, silver to toys. Visit the Colonnade Cafe on the 5th floor. Free parking in rear. Mon.-Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-6. Visa, MC. www.louisvilleantiquemall.com 502.333.6195.
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\Louisville Stoneware, 731 Brent St.
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\Louisville Visitors Center
\Visit the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau Visitors Center, at the corner of 4th & Jefferson Sts. in downtown Louisville, for a collection of quality merchandise & original products reflecting the institutions & icons of Louisville, KY. www.gotolouisville.com 502.379.6109.
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\Love Boutique, 140 W. Jefferson St.
\Luna Boutique, 1310 Bardstown Rd.
\Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave.
\Objects of Desire, 1503 Bardstown Rd.
\Old Town Wine & Spirits, 1529 Bardstown Rd.
\Preslar\'s Western Shop, 3299 Fern Valley Rd.
\Puzzle\'s Fun Dome, 11530 Bluegrass Pkwy.
\Quest Outdoors, 2330 Frankfort Ave.
\Renaissance Fun Park, 201 Park Place Dr.
\River Bend Winery, 120 S. 10th St.
\Road to Morocco, 604 S. 3rd St.
\A Taste of Kentucky, 11800 Shelbyville Rd.
\Two Sisters Antiques, 2022 S. Preston St.
\Boating & Camping
\Captain\'s Quarters Marina, 5700 Captain\'s Quarters Rd.
\Carrie G. Cox Park, River Rd. & Indian Hills Tr., ramp.
\Riverview Park, Greenwood Rd., ramp.
\Golf
\Bellarmine University Golf Course, 2001 Newburg Rd., 9 holes.
\Bobby Nichols Golf Course, 4301 East Pages Ln., 9 holes.
\Charles Vettiner Golf Course, 10207 Mary Dell Ln., 18 holes.
\Cherokee Golf Course, Cherokee Park, 9 holes.
\Crescent Hill Golf Course, 3110 Brownsboro Rd., 9 holes.
\Different Strokes English Springs, 600 English Station Way, 9 holes.
\Different Strokes New Cut/Twin Lakes, 6112 New Cut Rd., 9 holes.
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\French Lick Resort
\8670 W. SR 56, French Lick, IN. Walk in the footsteps of a legend on the beautifully restored 18 hole Donald Ross course or the 9 hole Valley Links. Full service pro shop. Hagen\'s Club House Restaurant. In 2009 tee times will begin on the new Pete Dye course. Indoor golf & tennis center. www.frenchlick.com 888.936.9360.
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\Indian Springs Golf Club, 3408 Indian Lake Dr., 18 holes.
\Iroquois Golf Club, Iroquois Park, 18 holes.
\Long Run Golf Course, 1605 Flat Rock Rd., 18 holes.
\Penn Run Golf Course, 12900 Chrisman Rd., 18 holes.
\Quail Chase Golf Course, 7000 Cooper Chapel Rd., 27 holes.
\Seneca Golf Course, Seneca Park, 18 holes.
\Shawnee Golf Course, 460 Northwestern Pkwy., 18 holes.
\Sun Valley Golf Course, 6505 Bethany Ln., 18 holes.
\Tennis
\Advantage Tennis & Fitness Club, 4014 Dutchman\'s Ln., 7 indoor courts.
\Bass Rudd Tennis Center, University of Louisville, 350 Warnock St., 8 outdoor courts, 6 indoor courts.
\Blairwood Tennis, Swim & Fitness Club, 9300 Blairwood Rd., 11 outdoor courts, 8 indoor courts.
\Central Park, 4th St. & Park Ave., 6 lighted courts.
\Charles Vettiner Park, Mary Dell Ln., 5 lighted courts.
\Chickasaw Park, Southwestern Pkwy., 12 lighted courts.
\E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Rd., 12 courts.
\Fern Valley Tennis Club, 3621 Fern Valley Rd., 8 indoor courts.
\Iroquois Park, Southern Pkwy., 4 lighted courts.
\Louisville Indoor Racquet Club, 8609 Westport Rd., 7 outdoor courts, 12 indoor courts.
\Louisville Tennis Center, 3783 Illinois Ave., 11 courts.
\Louisville Tennis Club, 2011 Herr Ln., 14 outdoor courts, 12 indoor courts.
\Seneca Park, Pee Wee Reese Rd., 10 lighted courts.
\Tennis Club at Springhurst, 4109 Simcoe Ln., 10 indoor courts.
\Outdoor Adventure
\Blackacre Nature Preserve & Historic Homestead, 3200 Tucker Station Rd.
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\Louisville Extreme Park, Clay & Witherspoon Sts. World class skate park featuring a 24 ft. full pipe. Open 24 hrs. Free.
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\Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Ave., across from the Louisville Zoo. Adjacent to Joe C. Creason Park & Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve, a 41 acre second-growth forest. Popular birding area offering a natural retreat in an urban setting. Open to the public for hiking, birding & nature study.
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\Six Mile Island State Nature Preserve, an island in the Ohio River near Louisville. Offers shelter & feeding shoals to many kinds of water birds. Open to the public for hiking, birding & nature study.
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\Tower View Farms, 12523 Taylorsville Rd.
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\Wheel Fun Bike Rentals, 135 River Rd.
\Brooks/Shepherdsville
\Information
\Shepherdsville/Bullitt County Tourist & Convention Commission
395 Paroquet Springs Dr., Shepherdsville, KY 40165. Mon.-Fri. 8-5. www.travelbullitt.org 502.543.8687, 800.526.2068.
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\Bullitt County Welcome Center
Kentucky Welcome Center, I-65S MM 114 near Shepherdsville. For Kentucky travel information call 502.543.5900 or 800.225.TRIP. www.kentuckytourism.com
\Lake
\Lake Nevin, I-65 exit 112, KY 245. Within Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest. 52 acres. Fishing. Open daily. $5 per vehicle Sat. & Sun.
\Points of Interest
\Belmont Iron Furnace, Shuffletown Rd., Belmont, off Ky 61. Built in 1884.
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\BERNHEIM ARBORETUM & RESEARCH FOREST
\KY 245, I-65 exit 112, 14 mi. W. of Bardstown, 25 mi. S. of Louisville. Renowned arboretum & 14,000 acre forest preserve with award-winning "green" visitor center, 75 ft. canopy tree walk, picnicking, hiking, lakes, nature programs, gift shop. Isaac\'s Cafe. Open every day 7 am-sunset. Closed Christmas & New Year\'s Day. Free Mon.-Fri., $5 per vehicle Sat., Sun. & holidays. www.bernheim.org 502.955.8512.
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\Bullitt County History Museum, 300 S. Buckman St., Shepherdsville. Housed in the Bullitt Co. Courthouse, the museum features displays from early pioneer salt making & iron smelting to modern day distribution/warehousing, printing & manufacturing. Mon.-Fri. 8-4. Free.
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\Jim Beam American Outpost, I-65 exit 112, Clermont. Tour includes a film, bourbon tasting, the Cooperage Museum & the T. Jeremiah Beam home, a Natl. Landmark. Mon.-Sat. 9 am-4:30 pm, Sun. 1-4, closed Sun. Jan.-Feb. Free.
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\Kart Kountry Family Entertainment Center
\I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville. The longest go-kart track in the world, over 1.5 mi. 5 sizes & speeds of go-karts for all ages. Miniature golf, batting cages, bumper boats, trampoline basketball. Huge game room with new & classic arcade games, redemption game center. www.gokartkountry.com 502.543.9588.
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\Lloyd House, US 31E, Mt. Washington. Restored 1880 home depicting Mt. Washington life at the turn of the century.
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\Old County Jail, Buckman St., Shepherdsville, behind the Bullitt Co. Courthouse. Built c. 1891
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\Old Stone First Bank, 1314 Buckman St., Shepherdsville. Was known as Bank of the Commonwealth & believed to be the 1st bank constructed W. of the Allegheny Mountains. Old Stone vault still visible. Ky. Landmark. Privately owned, tours by appt.
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\Paroquet Springs Conference Centre
\South Louisville, I-65 exit 117 in Shepherdsville. 37,500 sq. ft. of flexible exhibit & meeting space & breakout rooms. Groups up to 1,500. Banquet hall seating 200. Nearby lodging & attractions. www.paroquetsprings.org 800.526.2068, 502.955.7009..
\Special Events
\Kids Fest, Paroquet Springs Conference Ctr., 2nd Sat. Mar.
\Bridal Fair, Paroquet Springs Conference Ctr., 3rd Sun. Mar.
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\Knob Creek Military Gun Show & Shoot
\I-65 exit 117, KY 44W. 2nd wknd. Apr. & 2nd wknd. Oct. The nation\'s largest show & shoot for traders, shooters & spectators. Knob Creek Gun Range open year round, over 600 acres for safe shooting. www.machinegunshoot.com, www.knobcreekrange.com 502.922.4457.
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\Mt. Washington Spring Festival
\30th Annual. 2nd wknd. May. Mt. Washington Middle School, Mt. Washington. Arts, crafts, food, pageants, entertainment, car show. Festivities start Fri. at 3 pm, Sat. at 9 am. Parade Sat. 10 am. www.cityofmtwashington.org 502.538.4125.
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\Red Crow Indian Pow Wow, City Park, Shepherdsville, 1st wknd.June.
\Bullitt County Fair, Bullitt Co. Fairgrounds, June 15-20.
\4th of July Bullitt Blast, July 4.
\Salt River Canoe Race, Mt. Washington to Shepherdsville, July 4.
\Bluegrass 101 Festival, Bullitt Co. Fairgrounds, Aug. 28-29.
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\Mt. Washington Fall Festival
\3rd Annual. Sept. 19, 9 am-8 pm. Main St., downtown Mt. Washington. Car show, arts, crafts, entertainment. www.cityofmtwashington.org 502.538.4125.
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\Old Fashion Days, Lebanon Junction, 1st wknd. Oct.
\Colorfest, Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest, Oct. 17-18.
\Scarecrow Jubilee, Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest, Oct. 17-Nov. 29.
\Light Up Shepherdsville, City Park, 1st Fri. Dec.
\Christmas at Shepherdsville Square, Shepherdsville, 1st Sat. Dec.
\Christmas in the City, Lebanon Junction, 1st Sun. Dec.
\Lodging
\Baymont Inn
\I-65 exit 121, Brooks, 66 units. Coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron/board, free wi-fi, cable TV, HBO. Microwave & refrigerator. Jacuzzi suites available. Free continental breakfast. Exercise facility, indoor pool, hot tub, meeting space. Mention KVG for 15% off rack rate. www.baymontinns.com 502.957.6900.
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\Best Western South, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville, 85 units, rest.
\Country Inn & Suites, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville, 68 units.
\Days Inn, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville, 119 units.
\Econo Lodge, I-65 exit 121, Brooks, 50 units.
\Fairfield Inn Louisville South, I-65 exit 121, Brooks, 64 units.
\Hampton Inn, I-65 exit 121, Brooks, 64 units.
\Holiday Inn Express, I-65 exit 121, Hillview, 67 units.
\Motel 6, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville, 98 units.
\Quality Inn & Suites, I-65 exit 121, Brooks, 75 units. 502.955.6272.
\Ramada Inn, I-65 exit 121, Brooks, 79 units.
\Sleep Inn & Suites, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville, 81 units.
\Super 8 Motel, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville, 57 units. 502.543.8870.
\Restaurants
\China Buffet, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville.
\Country Cupboard Restaurant, 345 1/2 Buckman St., Shepherdsville.
\Denny\'s Classic Diner, 200 S. Lakeview Dr., Shepherdsville.
\The Kitchen Family Restaurant, 120 S. Lakeview Dr., Shepherdsville.
\Familiar Food: I-65 exit 117, Arby\'s, Dairy Queen, Fazoli\'s, KFC, Long John Silver\'s, McDonald\'s, Mr. Gatti\'s, Papa John\'s, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy\'s; I-65 exit 121, Arby\'s, Cracker Barrel, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House.
\Shopping & Entertainment
\Barnyard General Store, I-65 exit 116, Shepherdsville.
\Brooks Hill Winery, 2746 Brooks Hill Rd., Shepherdsville.
\Heartland of Kentucky Decanters & Steins, I-65 exit 105, Lebanon Junction.
\House of Quilts, 110 Sparrow Dr., Shepherdsville.
\Main Street Market, 10848 KY 44E, Mt. Washington.
\Most Awesome Flea Market in the World, I-65 exit 116, Shepherdsville.
\Quill Pen Antiques, I-65 exit 121, Brooks.
\Shepherdsville Country Music Show, 1833 KY 44W, Shepherdsville.
\South Louisville Antique & Toy Mall, I-65 exit 121, Brooks.
\Sparrow Drive Antique Mall, I-65 exit 116, Shepherdsville.
\Wight-Meyer Vineyard & Winery, 340 Meyer Dr., Shepherdsville.
\Zappos Shoe Outlet, 376 Zappos.com Blvd., Shepherdsville.
\Boating & Camping
\Grandma\'s RV Camping
\I-65 exit 116. 159 Dawson Dr., Shepherdsville, KY 40165. 60 RV sites with electricity, water & sewer. 50, 30 & 20 amps. Laundry, showers, restrooms. Pavillion available. Pets allowed with restrictions. No tents. 502.543.7023.
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\Louisville South KOA, KY 44E, Shepherdsville, 220 sites.
\Golf
\The Crossings Golf Club, 205 Letts Rd., Brooks, 18 holes.
\Heritage Hill Golf Club, 1050 Valley View Dr., Shepherdsville, 18 holes.
\Knob View Golf Course, 11980 S. Preston Hwy., Lebanon Junction, 9 holes.
\Maplehurst Golf Course, 700 Bells Mill Rd., Shepherdsville, 18 holes.
\Outdoor Adventure
\Bennett Lake, I-65 exit 121, Brooks.
\Harold\'s Harbor Pay Lake, KY 434, Lebanon Junction.
\Knobs State Forest, KY 245. 1,540 acres. Near Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest & Camp Crooked Creek Boy Scout Camp. Hiking, wildlife viewing, picnicking. Off-road vehicles, horseback riding, hunting, camping & biking prohibited. Ky. Division of Forestry.
\Slow Poke Farm, 8910 Cedar Grove Rd., Shepherdsville.
\Sycamore Ridge Farm, 725 Wade Rd., Mt. Washington.
\Bedford/Milton
\Information
\Trimble County Tourist Commission, PO Box 251, Bedford, KY 40006. 502.255.7196.
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\City of Milton, 10179 US 421N, Milton, KY 40045. 502.268.5224.
\Special Events
\Animal Swap Meet, City Park, Milton, Mother\'s Day wknd. & Labor Day wknd.
\Trimble County Fair, Trimble Co. Park, Bedford, late June.
\Trimble County Apple Festival, Courthouse Sq., Bedford, 2nd wknd. Sept.
\Light-Up Bedford, Courthouse Sq., Bedford, 1st Fri. Dec.
\Lodging
\Bedford Inn Bed & Breakfast, 561 West St., Bedford, 4 units.
\Richwood Plantation Bed & Breakfast, 1233 KY 36, Milton, 13 units.
\Restaurants
\Little Town & Country Restaurant, 355 US 42E, Bedford.
\Old Town Family Restaurant, 98 KY 36, Milton.
\Our House Restaurant, 10430 US 421N, Milton.
\Familiar Food: Bedford, Hometown Pizza, Subway; Milton, Dairy Queen.
\Shopping & Entertainment
\Bray Orchards, 2580 US 42N, Bedford.
\Riverside Produce, 18 Coopers Bottom Rd., Milton.
\Golf
\Cardinal Hills Golf Course, 335 Stark Ln., Bedford, 18 holes.
\La Grange/Prospect
\Information
\Oldham County Tourism Commission, 412 E. Main St., La Grange, KY 40031. 502.222.0056, 800.813.9953.
\Points of Interest
\Confederate Cemetery, Maple Ave., Pewee Valley. The only official state burial ground for Southern veterans of the Civil War.
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\Duncan Memorial Chapel, 5600 Old Floydsburg Rd., Crestwood. This English Gothic architecture chapel in a beautifully landscaped setting is famous as a marriage chapel.
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\Henry\'s Ark, 7801 Rose Island Rd., Prospect. Exotic & domestic animals. Tues.-Sun. 10-6. Donations.
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\John W. Black Community & Aquatic Center, 1551 KY 393N. Seasonal Aquatic Center. Year-round meeting & convention facilities.
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\Little Colonel Playhouse, 302 Mt. Mercy Dr., Pewee Valley.
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\Oldham County History Center, 106 N. 2nd Ave., La Grange. Exhibits chronicle the history & development of Oldham Co. Museum & Archives Tues.-Sat. 10-4, Fri. 10-8. Free.
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\Rob Morris Home, 110 Washington St., La Grange. Restored 7 room home of the founder of the Order of the Eastern Star. Built about 1830. Mon.-Fri. 9-4. Donations.
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\Yew Dell Gardens
\6220 Old La Grange Rd., Crestwood. 33-acre estate of renowned horticulturalist Theodore Klein. Apr.-Nov. Mon.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. noon-4, Dec.-Mar. Mon.-Fri. 10-4. Call for tour hours. $7 adults, $5 seniors & children under 12. Members free. www.yewdellgardens.org 502.241.4788.
\Special Events
\Yew Dell Gardens Plant Sale & Garden Market, Crestwood, Apr. 25-26.
\Spring Fling, La Grange, 3rd Sat. May.
\Arts on the Green, Courthouse, La Grange. 1st wknd. June.
\Summer Concert Series, Courthouse Sq., La Grange, Fri. July-Oct.
\Oldham County Days, La Grange, 3rd wknd. July.
\Oldham County Fair, La Grange, last wk. July.
\Brownsboro Festival, Brownsboro, 3rd Sat. Aug.
\Westport RiverDaze, Westport, Aug.
\Prospect Arts & Crafts Fair, Prospect, 2nd Sat. Sept.
\All Nations Native American Festival, Westport, 3rd wknd. Sept.
\Crestwood Arts & Crafts Fair, Crestwood, 2nd Sat. Oct.
\Pewee Valley Arts & Crafts Day, Pewee Valley, 3rd Sat. Oct.
\Light Up La Grange, La Grange, 1st Fri. & Sat. Dec.
\Lodging
\Best Western Ashbury Inn, I-71 exit 22, La Grange, 98 units.
\Bluegrass Country Estate, 1226 Bluegrass Pkwy., La Grange, 5 units.
\Comfort Suites, I-71 exit 22, La Grange, 55 units.
\Goshen Crest Farm Bed & Breakfast, 2210 Goshen Ln., Goshen, 1 unit.
\Holiday Inn Express, I-71 exit 22, La Grange, 57 units.
\Super 8 Motel, I-71 exit 22, La Grange, 64 units.
\Restaurants
\Arbor Ridge Vine & Grill, 6402 Westwind Way, Crestwood.
\Cutter\'s Wharf, 1902 Victory Ln., Prospect.
\Irish Rover Too, 117 E. Main St., La Grange.
\Norma Jean\'s Trackside, 119 W. Main St., La Grange.
\The Red Pepper, 103 E. Main St., La Grange.
\Serendipity Cafe, 116 E. Main St., La Grange.
\Son of a Sailor, 612 W. Jefferson St., La Grange.
\Steve O\'s Italian Kitchen, 4205 KY 146W, La Grange.
\Vince Staten\'s Old Time Barbecue, 13306 US 42, Prospect.
\Westport General Store, 7008 KY 524, Westport.
\Familiar Food: 1-71 exit 22, La Grange, Applebee\'s, Arby\'s, Beef O\'Brady\'s, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Domino\'s, Hometown Pizza, KFC, Long John Silver\'s, McDonald\'s, Papa John\'s, Ponderosa, Rally\'s, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy\'s; US 42, Prospect, Dairy Queen, Domino\'s, McDonald\'s, Papa John\'s, Quizno\'s, Subway.
\Shopping & Entertainment
\The 1887 Corner Store, 101 E. Main St., La Grange.
\Christmas in Kentucky, 203 E. Washington St., La Grange.
\Friends & Fiber, 106 E. Main St., La Grange.
\Goshen General Store, 11940 US 42W, Goshen.
\Jennifer\'s Apparel & Gift Shop, 109 E. Main St., La Grange.
\Karen\'s Book Barn & Java Stop, 127 E. Main St., La Grange.
\Knock on Wood, 7001 Main St., Westport.
\Mary Kinney Company, 200 E. Main St., La Grange.
\Old Oak Frame House, 121 E. Main St., La Grange.
\OpenRange, 6401 Cross Keys Blvd., Crestwood.
\Sisters Tea Parlor & Gifts, 4765 Fox Run Rd., Buckner.
\Three Peas in a Pod, 125 E. Main St., La Grange.
\Three Pines Designs Quilts & Crafts, 4767 Fox Run Rd, Buckner.
\The Treasured Child, 115 E. Main St., La Grange.
\Boating & Camping
\Mac\'s Lakes Resort, 1625 Water Works Rd., La Grange, 30 sites.
\Tartan\'s Landing Marina, 3230 N. Buckeye Ln., Goshen.
\Golf
\Eagle Creek Golf Course, 2820 KY 53S, La Grange, 18 holes.
\Nevel Meade Golf Course, KY 329, Prospect, 18 holes.
\Oldham County Country Club, KY 393S, La Grange, 18 holes.
\Sleepy Hollow Golf Course, 4121 KY 1694S, Prospect, 9 holes.
\Outdoor Adventure
\Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve, Harmony Landing Rd., Goshen. US 42 to KY 1793, N. 1 mi. to Harmony Landing Rd., on right. 168 acre preserve. Daily dawn-dusk
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\Little Big Horse Trails, 1100 KY 524E, La Grange.
\New Castle
\Pop. 919. Henry County seat, est. 1798. US 421, 10 mi. S. of I-71, 30 mi. N. of Frankfort. Dry \(Eminence Wet, Henry Co. Dry\). Eastern Time.
\Information
\Henry County Chamber of Commerce, 11 N. Main St., PO Box 355, New Castle, KY 40050. 502.845.0806.
\Special Events
\Highland Renaissance Faire, Eminence, May 30-July 19.
\New Castle Spring Fling, Courthouse, June 13.
\Henry County Fair, June 27-July 4.
\Henry County Arts & Craft Guild Showcase, 2nd Sat. Sept.
\New Castle Fall Fling, Courthouse, Oct. 3.
\Drennon Days, Drennon Christian Church, KY 202, 2nd wknd. Oct.
\Living Nativity, Bethlehem, Dec. 22-25.
\Lodging
\Colonial Hill Inn Bed & Breakfast, 316 E. Cross Main St., 2 units.
Restaurants
\Chat-n-Nibble, 28 S. Penn St., Eminence.
\New Castle Cafe, 18 W. Cross Main St.
\Our Best Restaurant, 5728 KY 1861, Smithfield.
\Familiar Food: Eminence, Dairy Queen, Hometown Pizza, KFC, Snappy Tomato.
\Shopping & Entertainment
\Smith-Berry Vineyard & Winery, 855 Drennon Rd.
\Boating & Camping
\Lake Jericho Recreation Area, I-71 exit 28, Smithfield, 70 sites.
\Golf
\Henry County Country Club, US 421, 18 holes.
\Outdoor Adventure
\Kentucky River Wildlife Management Area, KY 561, 1 mi. W. of Gest. 2,620 acres. River flood plain, uplands, old fields & oak-hickory forest. 4 tracts: 1 mi. W. of Gratz \(near Lock 3\) on KY 561, 1/2 mi. S. of Gest, 1 mi. S. of Gratz on Brown\'s Bottom Rd., 4 mi. S. of Gratz on KY 355. Deer, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, dove, waterfowl. No horseback riding or camping. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
\Shelbyville
\Pop. 10,085. Shelby County seat. US 60 off I-64, E. of Louisville. A center for top antique dealers. Shelby County is known as the "Saddlebred Horse Capital of the World." Col. Harland Sanders made his home in Shelbyville at Blackwood Hall, adj. to restaurant bearing his wife\'s name. Wet. Eastern Time.
\Information
\Shelbyville/Shelby County visitors bureau
\316 W. Main St., Shelbyville, KY 40065. www.shelbyvilleky.com 502.633.6388, 800.680.6388.
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\Shelby County Welcome Center
\Kentucky Welcome Center, I-64E near Simpsonville. For Kentucky travel information call 502.722.9383 or 800.225.TRIP. www.kentuckytourism.com
\Lakes
\Guist Creek Lake, off US 60, 2 mi. E. of Shelbyville. 317 acres. Built in 1961. Fishing \(largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie, channel catfish, hybrid striped bass\), ramp \(fee\), boat rentals. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
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\Lake Shelby, Burks Branch Rd. 20 acres. Fishing, prim. camping, RV camping, ramp, canoeing, nature trail, picnicking.
\Points of Interest
\Clear Creek Park, Burks Branch Rd. N. of Shelbyville, adj. to Lake Shelby. 200 acres. Family Activity Center, playgrounds, ballfields, picnic shelters, amphitheatre, nature trails, tennis, golf, indoor & outdoor pools, basketball, camping, boating, fishing, special events.
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\Late Victorian Downtown, bordered by US 60E & 60W, 3rd & 7th Sts. Most bldgs. on Natl. Reg.
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\Science Hill, 525 Washington St. Stately structures, c. 1790. Prominent girls\' school 1825-1939. Houses Wakefield-Scearce Galleries, shops, restaurant. Mon.-Sat. 9-5.
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\Shelby County Community Theatre, 801 Main St. Founded 1977. 6 productions each year.
\Special Events
\May Classic Horse Show, Shelby Co. Fairgrounds, May.
\Shelby County Fair, Shelby Co. Fairgrounds, June 12-20.
\Shelbyville Horse Show Jubilee, July 23-25.
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\Shelbyville Horse Show
Shelby Co. Fairgrounds, July 29-Aug. 1. The four night show features the finest American Saddlebred horses from around the country. Catch the excitement. www.shelbyvilleky.com 502.633.6388, 800.680.6388.
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\Bluegrass Festival by the Lake, Clear Creek Park, Sept.
\Long Run Massacre Reenactment, Red Orchard Park, Sept. 12-13.
\Kentucky State Championship Horse Show, Shelby Co. Fairgrounds, Sept.
\Trims & Whims Crafts Show, Wright Elementary, 1st wk. Nov.
\Celebration of Lights, downtown, Nov.
\Christmas Parade, downtown, 1st Sat. Dec.
\Lodging
\Best Western Shelbyville Lodge, I-64 exit 32B, 79 units.
\Chandler Ridge, 9771 Vigo Rd., Bagdad, 1 unit.
\Country Hearth Inn, I-64 exit 32B, 40 units.
\Days Inn, I-64 exit 32B, 64 units.
\Greenview Motel & Log Cabins, 2366 Shelbyville Rd., 26 units.
\Holiday Inn Express, I-64 exit 35, 81 units.
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\Ramada Shelbyville
\I-64 exit 32. Louisville Metro, 15 min. Movie Theater & Cattleman\'s Steakhouse adjacent. Free breakfast bar, indoor pool/spa, wi-fi, exercise room, guest laundry. Convenience mart. 68 rooms. Suites/jacuzzis available. www.the.ramada.com/shelbyville15501 502.633.9933.
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\Sanarosa Farm Bed & Breakfast, 850 McMakin-McMullan Rd., 2 units.
\Yellow Carriage House Bed & Breakfast, 4876 Shelbyville Rd., Simpsonville, 2 units.
\Restaurants
\Bistro 535, 535 E. Main St.
\Cattleman\'s Roadhouse, I-65 exit 32.
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\Claudia Sanders Dinner House
\3202 Shelbyville Rd. Founded by Col. Harland Sanders & wife Claudia. Family-style dinners are served with 8 vegetables. Homemade breads & desserts. Tues.-Sun. 11 am-9 pm. www.claudiasanders.com 502.633.5600.
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\Ken-Tex Bar-B-Q, 1163 Mt. Eden Rd.
\Marimba Mexican Restaurant, 2059 Midland Tr.
\McKinley\'s Bread Shop & Deli, 615 Main St.
\Old Stone Inn, 6905 Shelbyville Rd., Simpsonville.
\Science Hill Inn, 525 Washington St.
\Familiar Food: I-64 exit 32, Arby\'s, Dairy Queen, Hardee\'s, Pizza Hut, Wendy\'s; I-64 exit 35, Cracker Barrel, KFC, McDonald\'s, Subway, Taco Bell, White Castle.
\Shopping & Entertainment
\Antiques For You, 528 Main St.
\Country Cottage Collectibles, 137 Frankfort Rd.
\Finchville Furniture Company, 7180 Buck Creek Rd., Finchville.
\Great Escape 8, I-64 exit 32.
\The Keepsake Shop, 711 Washington St.
\Kentucky Home Alpacas, 1253 La Grange Rd.
\Making Ends Meet, 701 Washington St.
\Needle Nest, 702 Washington St.
\The Ruby Rooster Antique Mall, 514-18 Main St.
\Shelby Artists on Main, 617 Main St.
\Shelby County Flea Market, I-64 exit 28, Simpsonville.
\Shops of Science Hill, 525 Washington St.
\Wakefield-Scearce Galleries, 525 Washington St.
\Boating & Camping
\Guist Creek Campground
\Off US 60, 2 mi. E. of Shelbyville. Next to a 317 acre fishing lake. Overnight pull-thru sites w/ water & electric \(fee\), bathhouse, dump station, prim. tent campsites \(fee\). Bait, tackle, boat supplies, snacks & ice available. www.guistcreek.com 502.647.5359.
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\Guist Creek Marina
\Off US 60, 2 mi. E. of Shelbyville. On 317 acre lake. Fishing, ramp \(fee\), fishing boat rentals, boat slip rentals, live bait & tackle. www.guistcreek.com 502.647.5359.
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\Lake Shelby Campground, Burks Branch Rd., prim. & RV sites.
\Golf & Tennis
\Clear Creek Park, Burks Branch Rd., 9 holes, 6 lighted courts.
\Shelbyville Country Club, KY 53, 18 holes.
\Weissinger Hills Golf Course, I-64 exit 35, 18 holes.
\Taylorsville
\Pop. 1,009. Spencer County seat, est. 1799. KY 44, 55, on Salt River. 30 mi. SE. of Louisville, 23 mi. N. of Bardstown, 18 mi. S. of Shelbyville. Dry. Eastern Time.
\Information
\Taylorsville/Spencer County Tourism, PO Box 38, Taylorsville, KY 40071. 502.477.3246.
\State Park
\Taylorsville Lake State Park
\KY 248, 7 1/2 mi. from Taylorsville. 45 mi. SE. of Louisville via KY 55 & KY 155. Open year-round. 4,000 acre park.
\Park Features: Seasonal, full service marina, off KY 44, ramp, slip rental, fishing & pontoon boat rental.
\Chowning Lane, ramp.
\Possum Ridge, off KY 248, 9 mi. E. of Taylorsville, ramp, horseback riding trail, hiking trails.
\Van Buren, 16 mi. SE. on KY 1579, off KY 248, ramp.
\Camping: Mid Mar.-mid Nov., 60 sites, 45 w/ hookups, 10 horse camping sites, 15 prim. sites. \(Resv. available\).
\Special Park Events:
\Camper Appreciation Weekend, Apr.
\Possum Ridge 5K, June.
\Lake
\Taylorsville Lake
\KY 2239, off KY 55 or KY 44, Spencer Co., extending into Nelson & Anderson Cos. 3,050 acres. Fishing, marina, ramps, picnicking, camping, trails. Taylorsville Dam is on the Salt River approx. 60 mi. above the confluence of the Salt & Ohio Rivers. 1,280 ft. long, 163 ft. high, earth & rock fill. Drainage area above the lake is 352 sq. mi. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
\Visitor\'s Center & Office Overlook, KY 2239 off KY 55 or KY 44. Exhibit center with a theatre & other displays, overlook with excellent view of the dam & lake, trail to historic homestead.
\Special Events
\Kentucky Gourd Art Show, Spencer Co. Elementary School, May 16-17.
\Light Up Salt River Festival, Taylorsville Lake Overlook, last Sat. June.
\Spencer County Fair, Spencer Co. Fairgrounds, July 17-25.
\Taylorsville Heritage Festival, Main St., Sept.
\Spencer County Homecoming, 1st Sat. Oct.
\Spirit of the Warrior Pow-Wow, Waterford Park, 2nd wknd. Oct.
\Lodging
\Captain\'s Cove, 185 Captain\'s Cove Dr., 1 unit.
\Eagle\'s Motel, KY 44E, 18 units.
\Edgewater Resort, 1238 Settlers Trace Rd., 36 units.
\Rolling Hills Camping Resort, KY 44E, 14 units, 71 sites. 502.477.1291.
\Tanglewood Motel, 245 Tanglewood Ct., 8 units.
\Taylorsville Lake Resort, KY 44W, 30 units.
\Restaurants
\Dinner at Crespo\'s, 4881 Taylorsville Rd.
\L & S Diner, 125 Settlers Center Rd.
\Lynda\'s Grill, 108 Jefferson St.
\On the Way Cafe, 100 Tanglewood Dr.
\The Tea Cup, 37 Main St.
\Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Hometown Pizza, McDonald\'s, Moby Dick, Subway.
\Shopping & Entertainment
\Elk Creek Attic Crafts, 4881 Taylorsville Rd.
\The Red Scooter, 32 E. Main St.
\T & R Antiques, 46 E. Main St.
\Touch of Amish, 57 E. Main St.
\Boating & Camping
\Taylorsville Lake Marina, 1240 Settlers Trace Rd.
\Golf
\Tanglewood Golf Course, 245 Tanglewood Ct., 18 holes.
\Outdoor Adventure
\Catfish Hunter Pay Lake, 3152 Bloomfield Rd. \ ');