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 Georgian mansion by V_Minx
As quoted in a website (http://www.kytravel.com/hist1.htm)
"This 1790 Georgian plantation house, owned by Jefferson County, was the last home of General George Rogers Clark. A smokehouse, servant quarters and gardens are also found on the 55-acre grounds. On Natl. Register and a Natl. Historic Landmark. Gift shop offers unique Kentucky items. Open all year. House open daily 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sun. 1:30-4:30 p.m., last guided tour 3:30 p.m. Admission $6, seniors (60+) $5, students & children 6-12 $3, under 6 free."
During the summer, there are activities such as weaving and candle making that children and adults can participate in. I loved this tour and hope you give this site a try. It is a great way to gets your hands around life in the "western frontier" when the Indians roamed the land and the United States was in its infancy. Leave a Comment Address: 561 Blankenbaker Ln.Phone: 502.897.9845Directions: The NE corner of the city, just south of the junction of I-71 and I-264.
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I did not get to see this site personally yet, but it is someplace I wish to get to.
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"Thomas Alva Edison lived in this 1850s shotgun duplex in the National Historic District of Butchertown while employed by the Western Union Co. after the Civil War (1866-67). On the Natl. Reg., the museum has many of Edison’s inventions on display and a gift shop with Edison memorabilia. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission $4, seniors (60+) $3, students & children 6-12 $2, under 6 free. Handicap accessible." Leave a Comment Address: 729-31 E. Washington St.Phone: 502.585.5247Directions: In the downtown area just south and east of the junction of I-264 and I-65.
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There are many beautiful and impressive homes and mansions along 3rd and 4th streets around Central Park in Old Louisville. It is quite a treat to simply walk around the neighborhood. There was one mansion open for tours on Sunday; this was the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.
As quoted from a website (http://www.kytravel.com/hist1.htm)
"This 1895 mansion is among the most ornate in the Old Louisville area with beautiful carved stone, extraordinary interior woodwork and parquet floors. A living example of the grand lifestyle of Louisville's turn of the century entrepreneurs. Open Wed.-Fri. & Sun. noon-4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed holidays. Admission $5, seniors $4, children 2-12 $3."
While somewhat interesting if you wish to see what the interior of the mansions looks like and a bit about the type of people who built the homes, the tour itself is a little "dry". Leave the kids at home because they won't enjoy themselves here unless you leave them in the park across the street. Leave a Comment Address: 1402 St. James CtPhone: 502.636.5023Directions: Old Louisville is near Central Park.
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Gaslight Festival. This festival, located in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, is great for families and younger kids. There are rides, games, arts and crafts, and a whole bunch of other stuff. It is pretty cool for kids and teens, especially as a place to hang out, and meet other teens. Leave a Comment Directions: Fiesta Amusement Carnival Rides: Weekend Festival Hours Friday, September 20 6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m. Saturday, September 21 9:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Sunday, September 22 12 Noon 6:00 p.m. Location: Stonybr
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Right across the river, follow signs for Falls of the Ohio Visitors Center. The waterfalls on the Ohio River, over a century ago, when Louisville was founded forced travelers to get out and portage around. Louisville was founded to support this activity. Years later, a dam was constructed. Today, you can go visit, when the dam is closed, the Falls of the Ohio, and walk around below the dam. It is really cool and kids will love it. The visitors center has much more information on the history of the area. Also, along with the falls, a little ways down river, are the McAlpin Locks. These are also old, yet still functional pieces of Louisville history. Leave a Comment
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The Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks horse races are two of the oldest and most famous in the US, consecutively running since 1875. I was lucky enough to attend the 133rd festival this year, with alot of the attention being dedicated to the memory of Barbaro, the 2006 winner who was recently put down.
On the days leading up to the Oaks and Derby, admission is only $2 to the grandstands and parking is free (on the back side). Leave a Comment
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At the Louisville Glassworks, you may purchase a wide selection of glass ornaments (or anything that you can imagine really), or do what we did, and we created our own glass "bubble". We could select our own colours also, but you need to wait at least around 24 hours to pick it up to allow it to settle. All this cost $40.00.
It was extremely hot inside the area where the glass is made, so it was a relief we were there in the winter as we would stick our heads outside of the door to cool off whilst we waited for each of our turns to blow the glass. Leave a Comment
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This is an excellent place to do further research on Kentucky. It's also an interesting building. The old part dates back to 1902, while the newer one was completed in 1969. It has some interesting sculpture as well--statues of Benjamin Franklin in front of the new part and of Abraham Lincoln in front of the older one. Leave a Comment Address: 301 York St, Louisville, KY 40203Phone: 502-574-1611Directions: On Fourth Street, just a block south of Broadway, downtown.Website: http://www.lfpl.org/
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 Statue of the first Derby
winner Aristides (1875) by grandmaR, 4 more photos
Incidentally, Thoroughbred is a breed of horse like a poodle is a breed of dog. Thoroughbreds are purebred, but not all purebreds are thoroughbreds.
We did see the Grandstand, the Finish Line and Winner's Circle. The guide told us about the saddling enclosure, and showed us (from outside) where all the owners boxes were.
First tour 9:30 am; Last tour 4:15 pm. Obviously most of the tours are not available during Derby Week (the first week in May)
There are additional tours that you can pay for, but we didn't take any of those. This includes the INSIDERS' TOUR Museum tour guides take up to 20 guests on a one-hour behind the scenes tour of the Jockeys' Quarters, Millionaires' Row, the Press Box and other areas of Churchill Downs' newly renovated clubhouse.
$10.00 for adults, children (4 and under) FREE. W/ Museum admission only.
Starts Monday - Saturday (10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm); Sunday (1:30 pm and 3:00 pm)
Not available during the Spring Meet at Churchill Downs.
and the BACKSIDE TOURS (AVAILABLE MARCH THRU NOV)
Museum tour guides take up to 12 guests on a one-hour tour of Churchill Downs' stable area and infield. There are also two stops for picture taking, time permitting.
$6.00 for adults, children (4 and under) FREE. W/ Museum admission only.
Starts Monday - Saturday (7:00 am, 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm); Sunday (12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm) Leave a Comment Address: 700 Central AvenuePhone: 502.636.4400Directions: In South-Central Louisville, approximately three miles from the downtown business district and two miles from Louisville International Airport (Standiford Field). From Downtown - Follow Third Street south. Then right on Central AvenueWebsite: http://www.churchilldowns.com/visit_the_track/plan_your_visit/derby_museum.html Other Contact: http://www.derbymuseum.org/
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 by bmiller39
Louisville is home to the Kentucky Derby which runs the first Saturday in May. At the track (Churchill downs) there is a great inter active museum that is worthy of a visit. if you are here when the track is open for the regular meets, I recommend at least a visit. We do have a nice zoo and an IMAX theater which changes programs often. Leave a Comment
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