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Ranked #1 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Great For Families" 17/05/2013
- "Not to be MIssed" 16/05/2013
Category: Speciality Museums; Factory Tours
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Batter up! It takes a special place to craft the #1 Bat in Major League Baseball. At Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory,...
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Batter up! It takes a special place to craft the #1 Bat in Major League Baseball. At Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, experience history-in-the-making as you stroll through the actual factory where world-famous Louisville Slugger bats are created. The award-winning factory tour is a highlight of the visit here, but there’s plenty more to enjoy along with it.Admire the World’s Biggest Bat – stretching 120 feet into the sky. Hold bats actually used by baseball superstars like Mickey Mantle, Johnny Bench, Cal Ripken Jr. and Derek Jeter. Face down a 90-mph fastball hurled by a major league pitcher. Count the homerun notches Babe Ruth carved into his Louisville Slugger bat for every home run he hit with it. Step into the batting cages and take some swings with a replica model of your hero’s bat. Guests even get a free miniature souvenir bat at the end of the factory tour. You can even create a bat with your own name on it, just like the pros. They make great gifts for all kinds of special occasions, from newborn babies, to groomsmen gifts, to team trophies and more. The museum store is also loaded with lots of sporty merchandise for every budget. Be sure to swing by!
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Ranked #2 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Only for Racing Fans" 16/05/2013
- "Love horses and racing? You'll love t..." 16/05/2013
Category: Speciality Museums; Museums
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When you visit the Kentucky Derby Museum you will find yourself immersed in the next best thing to actually being at the...
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When you visit the Kentucky Derby Museum you will find yourself immersed in the next best thing to actually being at the Derby! Our exhibits will take you through the journey from the birth of the foal to the winner's circle. Find yourself in the middle of Kentucky Derby week activities and Derby traditions. Or you can take in the view of the track on Derby Day from the middle of the Infield. We are the exclusive tour provider for Churchill Downs offering tours 7 days a week. We can’t wait to say "Welcome!" Come join in the fun!
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Ranked #3 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Zipline thrills" 18/05/2013
- "Cool experience but a little too price..." 17/05/2013
Category: Caverns/ Caves
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While visiting Louisville, Kentucky, you won't want to miss MEGA Zips; "The World's Only All Underground Zip Lines &...
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While visiting Louisville, Kentucky, you won't want to miss MEGA Zips; "The World's Only All Underground Zip Lines & Adventure Tour" featuring 5 zip Lines, 3 challenge bridges, and up to 2 hours of adrenaline. For those wanting a lesser thrill, be sure to check out the Louisville MEGA Cavern Historic Tram Tour: Ride and never walk through a part of 17 miles of underground passageways beneath the city of Louisville. Learn about the geology, history, mining techniques, recycling, and green business technology. See where 50,000 people would have been invited to stay during the Cold War Era. The historic tram tour operates mid-January through October 31st. If you are visiting us during the holiday season, be sure to check out Lights Under Louisville: The World's Only All Underground Holiday Light Show. Drive through 1.2 miles of underground passageways beneath the city of Louisville, Kentucky as you see and hear the sights and sounds of the holiday season. Offered seasonally mid-November through December. The cavern is transformed into an underground holiday light show with more than 750 lit characters.
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Ranked #4 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Beautiful & peaceful" 12/05/2013
- "Beautiful park" 11/05/2013
Category: Parks
Less hilly and grassier than its local cousins, Cherokee Park is mostly open meadows and woods.
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Ranked #5 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Amazing" 11/05/2013
- "Glad we spent some time here" 08/05/2013
Category: Cemeteries
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Ranked #6 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Very interesting" 12/05/2013
- "fascinating museum" 11/05/2013
Category: Military Museums; Museums
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The Frazier International History Museum, through a partnership with the Royal Armouries in Britain, brings 1,000 years of...
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The Frazier International History Museum, through a partnership with the Royal Armouries in Britain, brings 1,000 years of history to life every day through live interpretations by costumed interpreters, multimedia presentations and hands-on learning.
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Ranked #7 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Birthday Game" 07/05/2013
- "good time" 29/04/2013
Category: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Famed minor league ball park named after the classic Louisville Slugger baseball bat.
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Ranked #8 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Awesome horse races!" 17/05/2013
- "Derby" 17/05/2013
Category: Horse Tracks; Historic Sites
This beautiful racetrack has been the home of the Kentucky Derby since 1875.
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Ranked #9 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Good place to stay" 01/05/2013
- "Surprise gem!" 16/04/2013
Category: Historic Sites
Built in 1790, Locust Grove is the former home of the founder of Louisville.
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Ranked #10 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Not to be MIssed!!!" 16/05/2013
- "It's a Must" 15/05/2013
Category: Speciality Museums
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Located in the heart of historic downtown Louisville, Kentucky, the Muhammad Ali Center is a cultural attraction and...
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Located in the heart of historic downtown Louisville, Kentucky, the Muhammad Ali Center is a cultural attraction and international education center inspired by the ideals of hometown hero Muhammad Ali. The Ali Center features 2 levels of award-winning exhibits, a five-screen orientation theater film, historic Civil Rights era media footage, video of Ali fights, interactive boxing fun, two art galleries, children's Hope and Dream wall, meeting and event space, retail store and more.
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Ranked #11 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "old louisville" 14/05/2013
- "Love the area" 12/05/2013
Category: Neighbourhoods
Old Louisville is a veritable treasure trove of architecture from the Victorian era, as well as some homes from the early 1900s. The neighborhood is comprised of nearly 1,400... more »
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Ranked #12 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Dracula" 17/05/2013
- "Humana Festival of New Plays" 11/05/2013
Category: Theatres
A high-caliber theater that produces riveting, cutting-edge shows.
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Ranked #13 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Great Idea" 14/05/2013
- "New Adventure!!" 27/03/2013
Category: Walking tours
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The Louisville Quest! is part race, part scavenger hunt and part historical, sight-seeing tour. Teams will compete to answer...
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The Louisville Quest! is part race, part scavenger hunt and part historical, sight-seeing tour. Teams will compete to answer challenge questions, solve puzzles and race from location to location in the least amount of time…for fun and discovering downtown Louisville! Once you glimpse the sights, museums, shops and restaurants and that downtown Louisville has to offer, you will want to see more.
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Ranked #14 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Awesome" 23/04/2013
- "What a Blast!" 08/04/2013
Category: Game/ Entertainment Centres
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Ranked #15 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Great old place" 21/04/2013
- "NeedToBreathe & Drew Holcomb concert 4..." 20/04/2013
Category: Theatres; Performances
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Ranked #16 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Beautiful Use of Natural Asset" 12/05/2013
- "Very cool" 12/05/2013
Category: Parks
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Ranked #17 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Unmatched view!" 18/05/2013
- "Downtown Attraction!!!" 17/05/2013
Category: Bridges
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Ranked #18 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "My Favorite Area in Louisville" 17/05/2013
- "Riding down Frankfort Ave." 07/05/2013
Category: Neighbourhoods
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Ranked #19 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Fine Art" 21/03/2013
- "Speedy Recovery" 27/02/2013
Category: Art Museums
Features paintings by Rembrandt, Picasso and Rubens, as well as contemporary art exhibits.
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Ranked #20 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "A nice zoo" 16/05/2013
- "Rude Staff and Empty Exhibits" 15/05/2013
Category: Zoos
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Ranked #21 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Fabulous experience!!" 10/05/2013
- "I showed, bought a ticket and NO MOVIE..." 03/05/2013
Category: Cinemas
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KentuckyShow! is a breathtaking, 30-minute multimedia adventure across time and place featuring the people, sights and sounds...
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KentuckyShow! is a breathtaking, 30-minute multimedia adventure across time and place featuring the people, sights and sounds of this fascinating state. It's a first-see for visitors and a must-see for Kentuckians.
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Ranked #22 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Stunning" 18/05/2013
- "Beautifully restored theatre with grea..." 28/04/2013
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #23 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Beautiful example of Richardsonian Rom..." 14/05/2013
- "one of the best victorian homes ive be..." 12/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Speciality Museums
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Ranked #24 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Informative and educational" 06/04/2013
- "Very informative" 18/11/2012
Category: Museums
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Ranked #25 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Very Interesting" 18/05/2013
- "NICE" 10/05/2013
Category: Tours
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Glassworks houses the Mark Payton Glass Center and Flame Run. See live demonstrations in Glassblowing and Flameworking on our...
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Glassworks houses the Mark Payton Glass Center and Flame Run. See live demonstrations in Glassblowing and Flameworking on our daily tours. Make a project in our Walk-in Workshop. Shop around in one of our two galleries. Hours are 10-5pm Monday - Saturday. Closed Sundays.
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Ranked #26 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Great historic spot" 07/05/2013
- "From the mind of Thomas Jefferson" 01/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites
This Jeffersonian mansion was built in 1815 by the Speed family.
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Ranked #27 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Must visit" 18/05/2013
- "Awesome" 17/05/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #28 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Top contemporary gallery" 23/04/2013
- "Some of the best contemporary art" 22/04/2013
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Ranked #29 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Haunted...perhaps" 17/05/2013
- "WASTE OF TIME" 30/04/2013
Category: Mysterious Sites
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The Waverly Hills Sanatorium is on the U.S. National Register of Historical Places. The massive five story hospital was built...
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The Waverly Hills Sanatorium is on the U.S. National Register of Historical Places. The massive five story hospital was built in 1926 and sits atop Waverly Hill today. It housed 400 patients and was one of the largest facilities of its kind. Waverly served the community through decades of the worse TB outbreak in the country. After closing in 1961, due to the introduction of life saving antibiotics, the hospital reopened in 1962 as "Woodhaven Geriatric Center" which operated the facility until 1982 when it was closed by the state. Ravaged by years of neglect, the present owners have breathed new life into the building by conducting tours though the facility in effort to restore it to a useful asset for the community once again. Waverly has earned her place as one of the most haunted places in the country and has been host to many films and TV shows. During tour season (March – August) Waverly offers several options of visiting. *2hr. Introductory Paranormal Tour which includes a 20 film then a walk through the building.*2hr. Historical walk through tour held one Sunday each month*Public or Private overnight sessions for ghost hunting enthusiasts. For all tour or overnight reservations or inquiries contact the office open daily 9am to 5pm Monday - Friday.
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Ranked #30 of 60 attractions in Louisville
- "Fun experience" 16/05/2013
- "Flame Run - Kentucky made sunshine" 04/01/2013
Category: Art Galleries
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