2014 Kentucky Travel Guide

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Bourbon, Horses & History Region family to enjoy. Lunch $35, senior $34, child (3-12) $25; Dinner $43, senior $42, child (3-12) $27; Sightseeing $21, senior $20, child (312) $12. Children 2 & under free. Reservations required 48 hrs. in advance for lunch or dinner. A $1 port charge is added to each ticket. 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. Guided tours available. No trailers or buses. Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, KY 245, I-65 exit 112, As KY's Official State Arboretum, Bernheim features over 14,000 acres of wildlife sanctuary, a landscaped arboretum and a visitor center with open, airy design combining the latest “green” construction unlike any structure in the region. Bernheim offers many opportunities to enjoy and learn about nature. Bullitt County History Museum, 300 S. Buckman St. Housed in the Bullitt County Courthouse, the museum features displays from early pioneer salt making and iron smelting to modern day distribution, warehouse printing and manufacturing. 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, Apr. 27-June 30, Fall Race Meet, Sept. 3-Oct. 3, Oct. 27-Nov. 30. The Kentucky Derby is run at Churchill Downs on the 1st Sat. in May. Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, 528 W. Main St. Immersive tours, exhibits, videos, tasting room & gift shop celebrating the legacy of Ky.'s 1st distiller, Evan Williams. 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, IN. Interpretive Center open Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas. Adm. $5. 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. 1-4 pm. Adm. $8. Glassworks, 815 W. Market St. A multi-use facility dedicated to the art of glass featuring 2 working glass studios, 2 glass galleries, a walk-in workshop, daily tours, events spaces, commercial spaces, and much more! Studio tours Mon.-Sat. Hawks View Gallery and Café, 170 Carter Ave. Hand-blown Kentucky Crafted glass art , specializing in affordable gifts. Gallery, gift shop, and free tours. Continue watching the process on the large flat screen, live feed monitor while dining in the Hawks View Café.

Henry's Ark, 7801 Rose Island Rd., Prospect. Exotic & domestic animals. Tues.-Sun. 10-6, gates close at 5:30. Donations. Jim Beam American Stillhouse, KY 245, I-65 exit 112 Mon.-Sat. 9 -5:30. At the gateway to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, this 200-year-old landmark features the fascinating art of bourbon making as well as the history of the First Family of Bourbon. From moonshine to modern manufacturing, you will gain a new appreciation for our nation’s only native spirit. Tastings available to visitors 21 and older. Location in Clermont. Take I-65 to exit 112, then 1.25 miles on KY 245 to Happy Hollow Rd. Guided tours are free. Kart Kountry Go-Cart & Miniature Golf, I-65 exit 117, Family entertainment at the largest & longest go-cart track in the country. Go-cart riding, baseball & softball batting cage, bumper boats, arcade games, and mini-golf. Kentucky Exposition Center, I-65 & I-264. Ky.'s largest all-purpose facility with over 1.2 million sq. ft. of indoor, contiguous, climate- controlled space. 6th largest facility of its kind in the U.S. Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 4th St. 200,000 sq. ft. exhibit space for trade shows, conventions, meetings, concerts, 30,000 sq. ft. ballroom & 50 breakout rooms. Kentucky Kingdom, at the intersection of I-65 and I-264. Opening in May 2014. A totally revamped Kentucky Kingdom with all your favorite classics, plus seven exciting new rides. A big new area features eight new water rides and attractions, additional beach chairs and lounging areas, and private cabanas to rent. Kentucky Science Center & IMAX Theatre, 727 W. Main St. 40,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & a 4-story IMAX Theatre. The World Around Us, a permanent exhibit that brings natural and earth sciences to life, The World Within Us, The World We Create & KidZone. Adm. $13, children 2-12 $11, IMAX film $7. Sun.-Thurs. 9:30-5, Fri.-Sat. 9:30-9. Closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 24 & 25. KentuckyShow!, Kentucky Center, Tues.-Sat. 11-4 on the hr., Sun. 1-4. KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza. Multi-purpose arena on the banks of the Ohio River. Home to University of Louisville men's & women's basketball, concerts, conventions, meetings, family shows, ice shows & sporting events. Lazer Blaze, 4121 Shelbyville Rd. Home to world class laser tag, the most up to date arcade in Louisville, and an exciting mini golf course. They also house the ILTA Museum of Laser Tag in the First Contact Cafe'. Louisville Extreme Park, 531 Franklin St. one of the nation's nicest skate parks with 40,000 sq ft of outdoor concrete skating surface. Open 24 hours a day. Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York St. Est. 1816. 1,264,578 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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