a look at louisville 2010
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Visit Maker’s Mark,® Whisky Magazine’s 2008
“Visitor Attraction of the Year” and Louisville Magazine’s 2009
“Best Bourbon Distillery to Visit.”
We love company. Visit us and you’ll enjoy a free, up-close and personal tour. You can even dip your own bottle of Maker’s Mark. Just call 1-270-865-2099 for directions. See you here soon.
WE MAKE OUR BOURBON CAREFULLY. PLEASE ENJOY IT THAT WAY.
Maker’s Mark® Bourbon Wh isky, 45% Alc./Vol. ©2010 Maker’s Mark Distillery, Inc. Loretto, KY.
Contents3814 49 63
PublishersLynn and Fred Mullins
Art DirectorBrandon Mullins
Contributing PhotographersDan DryBrandon Mullins
On the coverPhoto by Dan Dry
Published byFront Row Media, LLC3665 Gloucester DriveLexington, Ky. 40510(859)[email protected]
Any reproduction either in whole or part is strictly prohibited.Copyright 2010.
WelcomeÊ toÊ LouisvilleA look at what makes Louisville such a wonderful and uniquedestination, and why so many have decided to call it home.
ShoppingMillions of Shoppers are drawn to the huge array of shopping options in Louisville. There is something for everyone at the shops here.
TheÊ ArtsTake in the rich cultural heritage at a performance by ballet, orchestra and theatre groups - or stop by a museum or gallery.
DiningFrom local and regional to continental and international cuisine,you can find a new favorite when you dine out tonight.
SightseeingMuseums, historic buildings, the zoo and so much more.
KentuckyÊ BourbonÊ TrailFollow the Kentucky Bourbon Trail during your visit.
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Louisvillean original city
Louisvillean original city
ThereisonlyoneLouisvilleSluggerMuseumandFactory;onlyoneMuhammadAliandoneMu-hammadAliCenter;onlyoneloca-tionoutsideofGreatBritainwiththeBritishRoyalArmouriescol-lectionofartifacts.Andcertainly,onlyoneChurchillDowns-hometotheKentuckyDerby.Louisvilleishometomanyone-of-a-kindorigi-nalattractions,events,placesandpeople.FromColonelSanderstoPeeWeeReesetoDianneSawyer;birthplaceofthecheeseburger,theMintJulep,theHotBrown,DerbyPieandmoreVictorian-stylehomesinoneareathananyothercityinAmerica…Louisville’soriginalityisobviousinmanyways. Louisvilleislocatedbe-tweenSt.LouisandCincinnationthebanksofthescenic981-mile-longOhioRiver.LocatedatthenorthernedgeofthesouthandthesouthernedgeoftheMidwest,Lou-isville’scentrallocationputsitwith-inaday’sdriveofhalfthenation’spopulation.LouisvilleInternationalAirportisthethird-busiestaircargofacilityintheUnitedStatesandtheninthbusiestintheworld. 3
Louisville’sgreatestnaturalresource,theOhioRiver,isthereasonforthecity’sexistence.Whenearlysettlersbeganthewest-wardexpansion,theOhioRiverwastheprimarywaterlinkbetweentheWestandNortheast.Aseriesofrapidsalongtheroute,however,forcedsettlerstodisembarkandportagearoundthefalls.Thisstop-pingpointbecameastrategicareafordistributionandeventuallygrewintothecityofLouisville,whichwasnamedinhonorofKingLouisXVIofFrance.RevolutionaryWarheroGeorgeRogersClarkfoundedLouisvillein1778.4
Louisvillehasmorethan120uniqueattractions,manyofthemone-of-a-kind,toenjoyyear-roundincludingtheaters,museums,galleries,musicandfunforeveryageandeveryinterest.Takeinoneofthearea’shistoricBourbondistilleriesonthefamous“BourbonTrail”orenjoyoneofninestopsontheUrbanBourbonTrailinLouisville.Educationaltoursandmuseumsarearoundeverycorner.DiscoverthehistoryofLouisville’sbeginningsontheOhioRiverandtheFallsoftheOhiotothetraditionsoftheKentuckyDerbyatChurchillDownsorthemakingsofthelegendaryLouisvilleSlugger.TaketimetoexplorethenooksandcranniesofthecityinareaslikeOldLouisville.
SpectatorsportsincludeaTripleAbaseballteamatLouisvilleSlug-gerFieldandthecollegesportsoftheUniversityofLouisvilleCardinalsandBellarmineUniversityKnights.LiveThoroughbredracingisofferedatChurchillDownsinthespringandfallandsimulcastwageringfromothertracksisofferedyear-round.
Louisvilleisalsoanartcity.TheSpeedArtMuseum,theKentuckyMuseumofArtandCraftandthe21CMuseumHotelartgalleryofferper-manentandchangingexhibits.GalleriesaboundalongBardstownRoad,FrankfortAvenueandMar-ketStreetwithmonthly“trolleyhops”toshowcaseexhibits.BlownglassisapopularmediumwithtwostudiosindowntownLouisville-GlassworksandFlameRun.LouisvilleStonewareandHadleyPot-teryfeatureuniquehandcraftedpiecescreatedbyKentuckyartistsusingtechniquespasseddownthroughgenerations.
LouisvillehasmanyoriginalsfromtheKen-tuckyDerbyandMuhammadAlitotheLouisvilleSluggerandamuseumforeach.London’sRoyalArmouriesareondisplayatitsonlylocationoutsideofEngland,theFrazierInternationalHistoryMu-seum.
Well-knownforaffordability,accessibilityanditsartscommunity,LouisvilleisoneofonlyafewcitiesintheUnitedStateswithaprofessionalfull-timeorchestra,opera,ballet,children’stheatre,dinnertheatreandBroadwayseries. 6
Year-round, patrons enjoy performances at the Tony Award-winning Actors Theatre of Louisville and The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, which is also the home of Stage One, a nationally recognized pro-fessional theatre for young audiences. Derby Dinner Playhouse, the area’s only year-round professional dinner theatre, presents the best of Broadway musicals and comedies. Throughout the summer months the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival’s professional acting company offers free performances in Old Louisville’s historic Frederick Olmsted designed Central Park and Music Theatre Louisville performs in an historic out-door amphitheater at Iroquois Park in Louisville’s South End. Whether taking in a play or an elegant perfor-mance by the Louisville Ballet, Louisville Orchestra or Kentucky Opera, Louisville has an entertainment offer-ing for nearly every taste.
Louisvillehassteadilygainednoticeasoneofthecountry’smostvitalrestaurantscenes.Withover2,500restaurants,visitorsfromaroundtheworldareastoundedbythevarietyandqualityoffinediningintheareabychefswhohavetakenregionalcuisinetoanationallyrecognizedlevel.Therearequietcafes,cof-feehouses,ethnicrestaurants,bourbonloungesandthefinestinnewSoutherncooking.
ShoppingpossibilitiesinLouisvilleareaslimitlessasyourimagination.Fortheshoppingenthusiastthereareseveralmajorshoppingmallsfeaturingnation-allyrecognizedretailerssuchasMacy’s,VonMaur,Dillard’s,Chico’s,PotteryBarn,Williams-Sonoma,ColdwaterCreek,BananaRepublic,AnnTaylor,WhiteHouseBlackMarket,OldNavyandtheGap.Ifyourpassionisantiques,thereareshopswithamazingfinds,rangingfromjewelrytofurnituretoarchitecturalsalvageandcollectiblesscatteredthroughoutthecommunity.Downtown,findexquisitecreationsofglassorauthenticKentucky-madecrafts.Anenclaveofgalleries,an-tiquestoresandboutiquesdotbothBardstownRoadandBaxterAvenue;ifyou’relookingforthatone-of-a-kinditem,thisistheplacetofindit.UpscaleconsignmentshopslineFrankfortAvenuewheredealscanbefoundondesignerclothesforunbelievableprices.Sogetyourwalletandwalkingshoesreadyandheadoutintothecityforsomebargainhunting,window-shoppingorjustplainsplurging!
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Louisvilleishometothe“greatesttwominutesinsports,”theKentuckyDerbyatthemostfamousracetrackinAmerica,ChurchillDowns.Louisvillehasmuchtoofferthesportsenthusiastwith228publictenniscourts,21publicgolfcourses,and31privategolfcourses.FrederickLawOlmsted,NewYork’sCentralParkplanner,designedfourparksand12,000-acresinLouisville.Thepublicparksincludeplaygrounds,swimmingandwadingpools,basketballcourts,baseballfields,footballfields,hockeyrinks,recreationcenters,horsebackridingandmorethan30milesofbikelanesthroughoutthecity.Theaward-winningLouisvilleWater-frontParkdesignedbyMichaelHargreavesisalongtheOhioRiver,downtown,andincludesa14-acreGreatLawn,milesofwalkingandbikingpaths,children’splayarea,picnicareasandabeautifulnewbronzeLincolnMemorialsculptedbyLouis-ville’sownnationallyrecognizedartist,EdHamilton.
SkateboardersheadfortheLouisvilleExtremePark,justsouthofWither-spoonSt.atClay.Builtafterthecity’ssuccessfulhostingofESPN’sB3Games,the40,000-square-footconcrete,outdoorcoursefeaturespipes,bowls,rampsandrailsthattestevenprofessionalboarders.(Freeadmission,helmetsrequired.)
Louisville’sneighborhoodsarecontinuingtoevolvefromtheirhistoricpasts.Itsearliestneighborhoodswereincorporatedrivertownseachwithitsownstrongsenseofneighborhoodidentity.ThecityboastssevenPreservationDistricts:Butch-ertown,CherokeeTriangle,Clifton,Limerick,OldLouisville,ParklandBusinessDistrict,andWestMainStreet.
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VisitingOldLouisvilleisliketakingastepbackintime.TheareahasthelargestcollectionofrestoredVictorianhomesinthecountryandLouisville’sold-est,largestandmostbeautifullypreservedhomes,surroundedbythebeautyofmaturemagnoliaandoaktrees.Amidthericharchitectureofthiscommunityyou’llfindhistorichomes,quaintbedandbreakfastinnsandexcellentdiningoptions.Also,checkouttheofferingsofwalkingandbustours,fromarchitecturaltoghostthemes. O ldandnewcombineinexcitingwaysinLouisville’sdowntown.OnlyNewYorkCity’sSoHodistricthasmore19thcenturycast-ironstorefrontsthanLouisville’sWestMainStreet,locatedablocksouthoftheOhioRiver.Itsarchitec-tureandwroughtirondécorrevealLouisville’srootsasariverportanddistributioncenter.Enjoythetriedandtruetraditionsatoneofthemanyestablisheddowntownrestaurants,orenjoyoneoftheneweateriesatFourthStreetLive!The$70millionentertainmentdistricthasrevitalizeddowntown,addingavarietyofrestaurantsandentertainmentvenues.
Aneasydrive,andjustminutesfromdowntown,isLouisville’sBardstownRoadintheHighlands.Longknownas“RestaurantRow,”BardstownRoadishometoanumberofeclecticeateriesofferingmosteverykindofculinarydelightfrom4-starfinediningwithlocallygrowningredientstoworldcuisineatcausaleclecticcafes.Hereyouwillfindmanyofthe“LouisvilleOriginals”restaurantsuniquetoLouisville.Anenclaveofgalleries,antiquestoresandboutiquesdotBardstownRoadandsidestreetsinthearea.Ifyouarelookingforthatone-of-a-kinditem,thisistheplacetofindit.NightlifeflourishesonBardstownRoadandBaxterAvenue.10
FrankfortAvenuerunsthroughthehistoricCliftonandCrescentHillneigh-borhoods.Bothneighborhoodsderivetheirnamesfromthearea’stopography.FrankfortAvenueisquicklybecomingthecounterparttoBardstownRoad.Justminutesfromdowntown,FrankfortAvenuefollowstheL&NrailroadtracksandislinedwithsomeofLouisville’sbestrestaurantsandupscaleconsignmentshops.“LouisvilleOrignals”restaurantscanbefoundupanddownFrankfortAvenuewithavarietyofculinaryofferings.Dealscanbefoundondesignerclothesforunbeliev-ableprices.Andifantiquesarewhatyourheartdesires,FrankfortAvenueclaimssomeofthecity’sbestantiqueshopping.Theareaalsooffersseveralwineandbourbonbars.
Louisvilleishometosomeofthemostexcitinganduniquefestivalsandeventsinthecountry.NowhereelsecanyouseethepremieresofthenewestplaysbyAmerica’scutting-edgeplaywrights,orseesportshistorybeingmadebyaKen-tuckyDerbywinnerorexperienceruralcharmatastatefair.ActorsTheatreofLou-isvillehoststheHumanaFestivalofNewAmericanPlayseveryyearinMarchandApril.Louisvilleseestodaywhataudiencesaroundtheworldseetomorrow.TheKentuckyDerbyisthemostlegendaryhorseraceintheworldandthepageantryandtraditionofthisannualriteofspringiscelebratedeveryMay.TheKentuckyDerbyFestivalisatwo-weekextravaganzaofcommunityeventsandpartiesthatculminateinthe“runfortheroses.”BeatlefansfromallovertheworldconvergeonLouisvilleinMayforAbbeyRoadontheRiver,thelargestBeatlesfestivalintheworld.SummerwelcomestheStreetRodNationals,theworld’slargestparticipa-tionautomotiveevent,andtheKentuckyStateFair,oneofthelargestfairsinthecountry.Inthefall,thenation’stopartshowtakesplaceinSt.JamesCourtandhot-airballoonsflyoverthecityfortheBluegrassBalloonFestival.Winterushersintheholidays,andthecitytwinkleswiththeholidayspiritwhenthelightsoftheseasonarelitatLightupLouisvilleinNovember.
Nomatterwhattimeofyearyouvisit,youaresuretofindaheapingdishofhospitalityservedupinanunconventionalway.TakealookatLouisvilleandyouwillfindatrulyoriginalexperiencearoundeverycorner. 11
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Alice and Olivia
Juicy Couture
Trina Turk
French Connection
Seven for All Mankind
Milly Dress
Shopping in
LOUISVILLESure, you can shop at home, but does
your hometown have everything that
Louisville has to offer? Eclectic gifts,
fashionable clothing, unique an-
tiques and hard-to-find music. With
Louisville’s convenient shopping lo-
cations and diverse stores, you’re
sure to find everything you want
that can’t find anywhere else. Bring
home unique paintings, sculptures
and jewelry created by local artists.
If it’s decorating your home that’s on
your mind, fill it with beautiful antique
pieces that you’ll be hard pressed to
find anywhere else. From special and
unique to everyday items and neces-
sities, Louisville’s got what you want.
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AlterEgo in Westport Village offers European and American made fashions for women and one-of-a-kind artisan jewelry. 1321 Herr Ln. # 190. (502) 426-2435.
AestheticsÊ InÊ Jewelry Let us make that special piece of jewelry for you. Don’t deny him the pleasure of making you happy. 410 West Chestnut. (502) 589-2728.
ArchitypeÊ GalleryÊ is a locally owned and op-erated design house, specializing in leather bags and accessories. 1764 Fankfort Ave. (502) 896-8050.
ClayÊ &Ê Cotton An early 19th century Central embroidered valance from the Neutrogena Collec-tion at the Museum of International Folk Art, San-ta Fe was the inspiration for this beautiful 100% hooked wool rug. 1341 Bardstown Rd. (502) 558-7780.
Clodhoppers offers a large selection of ap-parel, shoes, and accessories. Awarded Best of Louisville 3 times by Louisville magazine. Open 7 days a week Mon.- Sat. 10am -7pm, Sun. 12pm-5pm. Located in the historic Vogue Theater. 3727 Lexington Rd. Clodhoppers.com. (502) 891-0079.
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Collections Women’s boutique offering the fol-lowing brands: Esley, Neslay, Minuet, Holy Cow, and Heartstrings. 1301 Herr Ln. (502) 749-7200.
CorbettÊ FrameÊ is a full service jewelry store that sells fine jewelry, designer jewelry, custom work and repairs. 8201 Shelbyville Road. (502) 327-9393.
DotÊ FoxÊ Providing Louisville with a cultural edge in clothing. 1701 Bardstown Rd. (502) 452-9191.
TheÊ DressingÊ RoomÊ Featuring Designers:Alexander Wang, Camilla & Marc, Elizabeth & James, Erin Kleinberg, and many more. 2836 Frankfort Ave. Lodge 820. (502) 896-8733.
EdensideÊ GalleryÊ Something for everyone at Edenside Gallery. 1422 Bardstown Rd. (502) 459-2787.
Dot Fox
The Dressing Room
Collections
Edenside Gallery
LesÊ Filles Les Filles Boutique is a Women’s Ac-cessories Boutique specializing in Artisan Jewelry, Handbags, and much more.1301 Herr Ln. (502) 618-4888.
RodesÊ Established in 1914, Rodes for Him and Her is Louisville’s premier store for the finest ap-parel available. 4938 Brownsboro Road. (502)753-5460.
Sister Dragonfly Juliette Jacket designed by Three sisters. Visit the whimsical, delightful bou-tique. 2021 Frankfort Avenue. (502) 899-7625.
TheÊ TrailÊ StoreÊ Innovative gear for hiking, biking, camping, and running. 1321 Herr Ln. (502) 423-1545.
TwoÊ ChicksÊ &Ê Co.Ê We have a great selec-tion of unique gifts, jewelry, and purses. 12121 Shelbyville Rd. (502) 254 0400.
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LouisvilleShopping
The Antique Marketat Distillery Commons
There’s no place like it in Louisville!Corner of Lexington Road and Payne Street (502)583-5510
Tuesday - Saturday 10-5, Sunday 1-5, Closed Mondays
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(859) 276-0756124 Southland DriveLexington10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.- Sat.
(502) 254-040012121 Shelbyville Rd.Middletown, Louisville10 a.m.-6 p.m.Mon.-Sat.Thurs. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
TwoÊ ChicksÊ &.Ê Co
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.- Sat.
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Two Chicks and Company Jewelry and Gifts is a Ò must-seeÓ during your visit to Kentucky. With two locations to serve you Ð Lexington and Louisville Ð we have the very best selection of jewelry, fashion accessories, gifts, home and garden accents. From the most current in fashion trends, you will find great hats, handbags, and accent jackets. Compliment any outfit for any occasion from our vast array of jewelry, at wonderful prices. If you are looking for that perfect keep-sake to commemorate your stay in our great State, consider taking home a state pil-low, towel, glass or china Ð two collections to choose from. Celebrate each day with one of our Happy Ev-erything plates and various attachments. And, for the little ones, we have the most adorable childrenÕ s wear and gifts anywhere! For a fun, one-stop shop-ping experience, visit Two Chicks and Company, www.twochicksandcompany.com.
Dolfinger’s is Louisville’s oldest and most distinguished gift shop. Since 1863, it has brought to Louisville the finest china, silver and crystal. Today, that tradition continues with a unique selection of gifts for all occa-sions. Among the many renowned manu-facturers represented are Baccarat, Wm. Yeoward, LaLique, Herend Porcelain, Anna Weatherly, Moser, Seguso, Jay Strong-water and Match Pewter. At Dolfinger’s you’ll find find elegant baby gifts, over 15 styles of julep cups, the Churchill Downs gift collection, unique hand-crafted jewelry and Kentucky-crafted Churchill Weavers throws. Combine your shopping with a tea at La Tea Da, a tea room located inside the store. (Reservations required.) Dolfinger’s wraps and ships.
Shelbyville Road Plaza 4600 Shelbyville Road.
Call 895-3226 for hours and directions.
Dolfinger’s
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4938 Brownsboro Rd. (Hwy. 22 across from Holiday Manor) • 502.753.7633800.866.3112 • Open Mon. - Sat. 10 AM -6 PM (Thurs. until 7 PM) Closed Sun.
FOR HIM • FOR HER
For HimETROHiltl
FaçonnableCanali
Bills KhakisScott Barber
Ermenegildo ZegnaAgave
SamuelsohnRobert Talbott
For HerSt. John
Armani CollezioniKate SpadeMarc Cain
Lafayette 148Nanette Lepore
Charles Chang LimaBurberry
Tori BurchStuart Weitzman
www.rodes.com • [email protected] • Facebook
For HimETROHiltl
FaçonnableCanali
Bills KhakisScott Barber
Ermenegildo ZegnaAgave
SamuelsohnRobert Talbott
For HerSt. John
Armani CollezioniKate SpadeMarc Cain
Lafayette 148Nanette Lepore
Charles Chang LimaBurberry
Tori BurchStuart Weitzman
FRANKFORTÊ AVENUE
the shops on
Come Get Dressed With Us.....Featuring Designers:
Alexander Wang, Camilla & Marc, Elizabeth & James, Erin Kleinberg, Madison Marcus, And Cake,
Aaron Ashe, Gemma, Karina Grimaldi, PoleciJamison, Hudson Denim, Mawi, Alexis Bittar
Thad Cline, Rebecca Minkoff, Ettika2836 Frankfort Ave. Lodge 820
Louisville, KY 40206 502.896.8733
Susustainable, Original, Local
ARCHITYPE Gallery is a locally owned and oper-ated design house, specializing in leather bags and accessories. Our designs merge Form and Function to create products that are both beauti-ful and useful. We draw inspiration from architec-ture, science, history, and all aspects of culture, using rich and vibrantly colored leather to create a signature look.
1764 Frankfort Avenue Louisville, KY 40206502.896.8050 www.architypegallery.com
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The Wine Market has been selling wine in The Highlands for over 10 years. As a small neighborhood wine company, it features value point European wines. The knowledgeable staff is available to help with questions and food pairing suggestions. Our strength is service with an informative approach. Wine samplings are daily from 4 pm - 8pm. Offer-ings change frequently, so please come by to see what we are up to.Ê
1200Ê BardstownÊ RoadÊ Ê Ê Ê (502)451-7446Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê www.thewinemarket.net
The Wine Market
Edenside Gallery
Extensive and eclectic, Edenside Gallery features an outstanding collection of art, fine crafts, home furnishings and art jewelry. Open Mon. - Sat. 10am - 6pm, and Sun. 1pm - 5pm.Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê
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Dot FoxDot Fox clothing culture provides Louisville with a cultural edge that transcends contemporary lifestyles. We carry progres-sive lines like Boxfresh, WESC, Soundgirl and Tulle. We are constantly evolving and new merchandise is always pouring in. We are open 11am - 8pm Mon. - Thurs., 11am - 9pm Fri. - Sat., and 12pm - 6pm Sun. Come by and see us.
Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê 1567Ê BardstownÊ Rd.Ê (502)452-9191Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê www.dotfoxclothingculture.com
Clay & CottonClay & Cotton is a women’s boutique that specializesin unique and beautifully designed clothing, accesso-ries, soaps, lotions, body care products and homedecor items including pillows, area rugs, bedding andkitchen things.`
1341Ê BardstownÊ Rd.ÊÊ Ê Ê (502)558-7780
www.clayandcotton.com
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A LOOK AT
LouisvilleIsÊ gettingÊ evenÊ moreÊ connectedÊwithÊ visitorsÊ toÊ theÊ BluegrassÊ !
BeginningÊ withÊ theÊ 2010-2011Ê edition,Ê Ê Ò AÊ LookÊ AtÊ LouisvilleÓ ,ÊtheÊ hardcover,Ê in-roomÊ guide-bookÊ toÊ theÊ BluegrassÊ willÊ nowÊextend its reach and influence by being available online after May, 2010.
You will now be able to interact with our sponsor hotels before the trip, enabling them to plan ahead. Links will be provided to our site after May, 2010.
www.alookatlouisville.com
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BeginningÊ withÊ theÊ 2010-2011Ê edition,Ê Ê Ò AÊ LookÊ AtÊ LouisvilleÓ ,Ê
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Meet me at The Village.
Shop. Dine. Live. www.westportvillage.com
LEASING INFORMATION
Colin Underhill 502.585.6366Suzanne Tiano 502.581.8207
Westport Village is off of the newly expanded Westport Road,
between Herr Lane and Lyndon Lane.
502.581.8800
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1321 Herr Ln. Suite 185 Louisville, KY 40222 502.423.1545 www.louisvilletrailstore.com
1301 Herr LN. Suite # 160 Louisville, KY 40222 (502)618.4888
Les filles
Les Filles Boutique is a WomenÕ s Acces-sories Boutique specializing in Artisan Jewelry, Handbags, and much more. Find unique, handcrafted jewelry, handbags and accessories from local and nationalartists.
1301 Herr LN. (Suite # here) Louisville, KY 40222 (502)749-7200
collections
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- Esley- Neslay- Minuet
- Holy Cow- Heartstrings
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alterEGO in Westport Village offers European and American made fashions for women and one-of-a-kind artisan jewelry
1321 Herr Ln. Louisville,KY 40222 (502)426.2435 www.alteregoapparel.com
alterEgo
1321 Herr Ln. Suite 185 Louisville, KY 40222 502.423.1545 www.louisvilletrailstore.com
The Trail shopBefore we opened our doors in November of 2007, we searched far and wide to fill The Trail Store with truly innovative gear, from compa-nies that are setting the new standard for how we pursue the outdoors. Why? WeÕ re gear nerds at heart, but we are serious outdoor enthusiasts, too. We see that there are lots of people in this town that appreciate the same things we do, and are interested in learning more about how to hit the trails Ð whether you hike, bike, camp or run.
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Arts SceneLOUISVILLE
Entertainment first fills the
eyes and ears of its audi-
ence. Next comes the ability
to feed the soul and warm the
heart. Louisville’s rich cultur-
al heritage is evident on any
given night with performances
by a ballet, theatre or music
company as well as at galler-
ies and art centers. Whatever
you’re in the mood for, we’ve
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Welcome to Metro Louisville where “everyone plays!” In fact, over 1.5 million people enjoyed a performance or program by one of the Fund for the Art’s member groups, and programs last year including 450,000 school children. Our community is one of the countries preeminent arts centers offering professional companies in all four performing arts disciplines — orchestra, ballet, theatre and opera. And, we have exceptional visual arts programs. From the Louisville Ballet’s annual holiday production of The Nutcracker at The Kentucky Center to a Music Theatre of Lou-isville production under the stars at Iroquois Amphitheater, you will find Louisville pulsing with artistic energy year round. There is so much to see and do. Perhaps a Kentucky Opera produc-tion sure to deliver heartbreak and intrigue along with spectacu-lar musical accompaniment. Or major choral-orchestral works from the Baroque and Classical periods performed by the Louis-ville Bach Society. Family audiences will enjoy age appropriate live theatre put on by professional acting company Stage One at The Kentucky Center or a toe tapping, hand clapping Louisville Orchestra Making Music Concert at The Brown Theatre. For drama enthusiasts, Actors Theatre stages award-winning plays in its historic Main Street building including its own Hu-mana Festival of New American Plays taking place each spring. Who wouldn’t enjoy PNC Bank Broadway productions which roll into town to play at The Kentucky Center throughout the season? Or catch a free summertime production of The Bard’s in Central Park by the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival. Of course Louisville’s visual arts scene is an ever changing palette of exhibitions from the Kentucky-crafted to the contem-porary at both the Louisville Visual Art Association, located east of Louisville on the banks of the Ohio, and the Kentucky Muse-um of Art and Craft on Main Street. The Speed Art Museum on the University of Louisville Campus offers both permanent and touring exhibits as well as the child-friendly Arts Sparks activity area. And Friday evenings are a gallery hopping adventure in the smaller, independently-owned storefronts in downtown Lou-isville (first Friday) and the Frankfort Avenue area (last Friday) with old fashioned trolleys providing free transportation along route sites. Opportunity abounds in Louisville’s arts community to come play. Visit the Fund for the Arts web site at www.fundforthearts.com for links to our member groups and their upcoming calen-dars.
Enjoy your visit!Allan Cowen, President and CEO
Fund for the Arts
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Louisville Arts
Actors Theatre, founded in 1964, is internationally
acclaimed as one of the country’s consistently in-
novative nonprofit professional theatre companies.
As a leader in the American theatre, The Actors
Theatre of Louisville has won coveted awards,
including a Tony Award for distinguished achieve-
ment, and has received worldwide recognition for
excellence and creativity. Depending on the time
of year, Actors presents up to 24 performances a
week in its three-theatre complex on downtown
Louisville’s Main Street. Registered as a National
Historic Landmark, the theatre’s home is a distin-
guished blend of historic yesteryear and the pres-
ent. (502) 584-1205 or (800) 4-ATL-TIX. www.Ac-
torsTheatre.org
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The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft displays the
finest in contemporary art and craft in three floors
of exhibition galleries. The gallery shop features
a large selection of one-of-a-kind decorative and
functional items made by over 400 regional artists.
Works include jewelry, paintings, ceramics, turned
wood, glass, metal, textiles, folk art and more. Its
award-winning building is located in downtown
Louisville on historic West Main Street in the
Museum District. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
Located at 715 West Main Street, Louisville, KY
40202. (502) 589-0102. www.kentuckyarts.org
The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
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Derby Dinner Playhouse is located just
five minutes from downtown Louisville.
This 500-seat dinner theatre in-the-
round has been entertaining audiences
for 35 years with the best of Broadway
musicals and comedies. A freshly pre-
pared home-style buffet featuring clas-
sic American cuisine is included in the
ticket price. Visit www.derbydinner.com
for a complete show schedule or to
make reservations. Open year-round;
group rates AAA discounts available.
877-898-8577.
Music Theatre Louisville (MTL) is dedi-
cated to producing, presenting, and de-
veloping quality, diverse and affordable
entertainment. Since 1981, MTL has
produced a summer season consisting
of musicals selected from the tradition-
al Broadway musical theatre canon.
During the school year, the organiza-
tion’s educational mission provides site
based programming in area public and
private schools. Additionally, musical
theatre camps are open to the public in
Music Theatre Louisville
323 W. Broadway, Suite 600.
Louisville, KY 40202
Ph: 502-589-4060
www.MusicTheatreLouisville.com
The exterior facade of this historical landmark, The
Louisville Palace — although dynamic in appearance
— diminishes in comparison with the immensity and
spectacular design of the Spanish Baroque motif
that characterizes the interior of the theatre. Upon
entering the 2,800-seat theatre, you will feel as
though you have stepped into an immense Spanish
courtyard. In any direction, Eberson’s unique
architectural style lends something magnificent to
please the eye and spark the imagination. The name
is synonymous with the finest in touring Broadway
attractions, local, national and international
performing arts presentations, classic films and
concert engagements featuring contemporary,
gospel, R&B, variety, comedy and country artists.
A treasure to generations of Louisvillians, the
Theatre is once again Louisville’s grand palace for
entertainment.
The Louisville Palace
Louisville is home to Kentucky Shakespeare
Festival, the official state Shakespeare
Festival of Kentucky. Kentucky Shakespeare
Festival is the longest-running Shakespeare
Festival of its kind in North America
celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010. We
use the works of Shakespeare to enrich our
community through accessible, professional,
theatre experiences that educate, inspire,
and entertain people of all ages. Thousands
of people visit Central Park in historic Old
Louisville, our nation’s largest district of
Victorian homes, to enjoy an evening of
FREE Shakespeare under the stars every
summer. For performance schedule and
more information visit www.kyshakes.org.
Kentucky ShakespeareFestival
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Stage One
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Derby Dinner Playhouse is located just five minutes from downtown Louis-ville. This 500-seat dinner theatre in-the-round has been entertaining audiences for 35 years with the best of Broadway musicals and comedies. A freshly pre-pared home-style buffet featuring classic American cuisine is included in the ticket price. Visit www.derbydinner.com for a complete show schedule or to make res-ervations. Open year-round; group rates AAA discounts available.
525 Marriott Drive Clarksville, Ind.(877) 898-8577 www.derbydinner.com
Stage One is a company of professionals
dedicated to bringing the finest quality live
theatre to over 100,000 young people, their
teachers, and families everywhere. Now in
its 63rd season, Stage One is recognized
as one of the nation’s leading professional
theatres for young audiences and is the oldest
theater in Louisville, KY. The mission of Stage
One is to provide high quality, entertaining,
professional theatre for young audiences
that develops the whole child, supports the
learning environment, and builds strong family
bonds.
The Louisville Chorus is the longest-thriving most frequent-ly performing choral arts agency in Kentuckiana and neigh-boring states also exceeding the longevity of opera, ballet, and theatre in the area. We are a concert filming resource for INTERNATIONAL broadcast on EWTN, the largest re-ligious media network in the world, and a choral resource for recording Hollywood music in the making of movies. A member of Chorus America, The Chorus has had music chosen for nationwide broadcast on the first nationally-dis-tributed radio series to focus exclusively on the art of choral music performance. An arts agency of auditioned singers, The Louisville Chorus annually thrills audiences with the widest in repertoire from choral masterworks to pops, sa-cred, secular, children-oriented, romantic, Broadway, Patri-otic, and much more. We release professional commercial CDs, perform regularly with other arts agencies,including involvement with young artists, offer annual charity ben-efit shows, present a very active season of concerts and events, program outreach concerts, and perform for arts series throughout Kentuckiana. [email protected]. www. LouisvilleChorus.org.
The Louisville Chorus
Home to many of the city’s major arts organizations, The Kentucky Center brings the finest in music, dance, theater and more to Kentucky. We are the home for Louisville’s nationally-renowned arts scene, to The Louisville Orchestra, Kentucky Opera, Louisville Ballet, Stage One and PNC Bank Broadway in Louisville, as well as a host of community theaters and our own Kentucky Center Presents performances. The four theaters of the Center, along with our sister facility the elegant W. L. Lyons Brown Theatre, are Kentucky’s showcases for the performing arts. From Broadway to ballet, from blues to bluegrass, from big bands to Beethoven, our stages overflow with magnificent entertainment almost every night of the year. We are located at 501 W. Main Street, Louisville, 40202. For a complete list of shows please visit us on the Web at www.kentuckycenter.org or contact the box office at (502) 584-7777 or (800) 775-7777.
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Louisville is home to Glassworks - the country’s most complete center dedicated to the art of glass. Visitors can tour 2 floors of working glass studios, including glassblowing, flameworking and architectural glass and watch as artists and craftsmen create magnificent works of glass art. Whether it be from a torch, a 2200 degree furnace, or a simple glass cutter, the art that emerges in front of your eyes is sure to amaze all ages. The Glassworks Gallery features resident artists as well as distinctive works in glass from national and international artists. Glassworks also offers ongoing classes and workshops for all skill levels.
Glassworks
The Louisville Orchestra
The Louisville Orchestra has a proud history of providing world-class performances to the greater Louisville community, with series ranging from Classics, NightLites, Pops and the new American Music Legends, a robust educational curriculum, summer events such as ROARchestra at the Louisville Zoo, and the family orKIDStra series. The Louisville Orchestra is proud to be a contributing and vibrant part of our community. The Louisville Orchestra is currently in its 70th season and performs more than 100 concerts a season. For a listing of upcoming concerts and events please visit our website at www.louisvilleorchestra.com.
300 W. Main St, Ste. 100, Louisville, KY 40202
502-587-8681
Founded in 1952, the Louisville Bal-let, the State Ballet of Kentucky, of-fers dance to an audience of more than 75,000 people each year and has earned a national reputation as one of the country’s leading ballet compa-nies. The Company has over 65 world premiere ballets to its credit and a repertoire of approximately 140 works by choreographers such as Marius Petipa, George Balanchine, Paul Tay-lor and David Parsons. The Louisville Ballet’s education programs reach over 15,000 school children annually through student matinee performanc-es and on-site lecture demonstrations.
(502) 583-3150www.louisvilleballet.org.
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Kentucky Opera
Kentucky Opera was founded in 1952 by Moritz von Bomhard and designated the State Opera of Ken-tucky in 1982. Operas were pre-sented in the Columbia Auditorium until 1964 when they moved to the Brown Theater. The company be-gan performing selected works at Whitney Hall in the Kentucky Cen-ter for the Arts in 1984 and moved all mainstage performances to the Whitney in 2000. The Louisville Or-chestra plays for all performances, and the Louisville Ballet performs on occasions when operas require classical dance. For information call (502) 584-4500 or visit the Web site at www.kyopera.org.
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Established in 1927, the Speed Art Museum is Kentucky’s oldest and largest art museum with over 12,000 pieces in its permanent collection. Its collection spans 6,000 years, ranging from ancient Egyptian to contemporary art. The museum has collections of 17th century Dutch and Flemish painting, 18th century French art, Renaissance and Baroque tapestries and significant holdings of contemporary American painting and sculpture. African and Native American works also represent a growing segment of the museum’s collection. The Speed houses paintings, sculpture, furniture and decorative arts by Kentucky artists. 2035 South Third Street. (502) 634-2700. Admission to the Speed’s permanent collection is free. A donation of $4 is recommended.
Speed Art Museum
Ed Branson
715 West Main Street www.kentuckyarts.org 502.589.0102
KM C KMAC offers free admission, three floors of exciting exhibitions, and an award-winning Gallery Shop.
KENTUCKY MUSEUM OF ART AND CRAFT
Dining with
LouisvilleÕ s“Signature”
Restaurants
Traveling is sure to work up an appetite, and youÕ re in luck because the city of Louisville has so many signature restaurants and distinct recipes, the whole country is talking about it. Louisville has been visited by Food NetworkÕ s FoodNation with Bobby Flay as well as Best Of. Even Emeril has enjoyed the food of Lou-isville enough to cook recipes on his show like the Louisville cooler, Kentucky Hot Browns, Kentucky Burgoo and Kentucky Bourbon sauce. Now, you donÕ t have to watch it on TV or imitate Emirl in the kitchen, Experience the incredible tasting food first-hand. Let this book guide you to LouisvilleÕ s best restaurants, and let your hunger guide your plate. Bon appetit!
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BistroÊ 301
301 West Market Street Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 584-8337www.bistro301.com
The TortelliniDiablo
Located in a historic, turn-of-the-century building on the corner of 3rd and Market Street in the heart of downtown, Bistro 301 offers eclectic, upscale American bis-tro fare in a relaxed and friendly environment. Bistro 301Õ s fea-tures range from great salads and sandwiches to prime steaks, fresh seafood and Chef James LucasÕ daily specials. The restaurant also features local organic produce and homemade desserts. Full bar service with 12 beers on tap and over two dozen wines by the glass are available along with happy hour specials from 4 to 7 Monday through Friday.
Signature Dish
Cheese-stuffed tortellini with chicken, andouille, red peppers, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes and garlic in a red pepper cream sauce. Also, donÕ t miss our prime steaks, fresh seafood and Chef James LucasÕ daily specials.
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BourbonÕ sÊ BistroBourbons Bistro is uniquely Kentucky, featuring fine southern-inspired cuisine and 130 plus bourbons. Come and cel-ebrate over 200 years of Kentucky tra-dition. Opening in April 2005, Bourbons hit the ground running with a 3 1/2 star rating from the Courier Journal, as wellas being named a Best New Restau-rant of 2005. In addition, Bourbons Bis-tro was recently named American Icon of Whisky - Restaurant and Bars 2006 by Whisky Magazine. Locally owned, Bourbons Bistro is just two miles from downtown at 2255 Frankfort Avenue. Our historic building dating back to 1877, provides a great setting for the upscale-casual interior that is warm and inviting. Outdoor dining is avail-able on a seasonal basis. Experienced staff is dedicated to providing an ex-ceptional dining experience.
Try the ...
BaconWrappedDiverScallops
2255 Frankfort Ave,(502) 894-8838
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CorbettÕ sAs one of KentuckyÕ s leading four-star din-ing experiences, CorbettÕ s Ò An American PlaceÓ amazes diners with its internationally infused regional fare. Named one of Amer-icaÕ s Top 20 New Restaurants by Esquire and LouisvilleÕ s Best New Restaurant by Louisville Magazine, CorbettÕ s menu pays homage to fresh seasonal ingredients. Chef/owner Dean Corbett, who was featured on the NBC Today Show and received the cov-eted Ò Best Chef AwardÓ by Louisville Maga-zine transformed the historic Von Allman Mansion into a space that is both inviting and charming.
The expansive tree-shaded patio and the Wineskellar offer guests more casual din-ing options with small plates, an extensive wine and beer list and creative cocktails. The ChefÕ s Interactive Tasting Room is like no other dining experience in the country. Through state-of-the-art audio/visual tech-nology, guests may interact directly with the chef in the kitchen through sophisticat-ed cameras, televisions and microphones.In addition to ‡ la carte dinner selections, guests may also choose from Grande Tast-ing and Vegetarian Tasting menus. Lunch is served on weekdays and brunch on Sunday.
Also check out chef CorbettÕ s other entertain-ment venue, JackÕ s Lounge, known for innova-tive cocktails and upscale bar food located in
the St. Matthews neighborhood.
CorbettÕ s Ò An American PlaceÓ5050 Norton Healthcare Blvd.
(502) 327-505848
CaptainÕ sÊ Quarters
5700 CaptainÕ s Quarters RoadHarrods Creek, KY 40027 (502)228-1651
www.cqriverside.com
This long time locals favorite (since the early 1800Õ s) graces the banks of the mighty Ohio River just a few miles east of downtown. Offering year round dining and nightlife this is a must see Louisville dining destina-tion. Whether sipping a beer watching the local pleasure boat traffic or din-ing in the Lodge next to the towering fireplace you cannot beat the varied ambience and cuisine of CQ. If youÕ re lucky enough to be around and up for a party late night on SundayÕ s during the summer, just come. DonÕ t ask why or how a party like this happens on a work night, it just does.
Where Riverside Dining isAlways in Season
Chef David Lee and Chef Matthew Wilcoxson offer up a variety of fine and casual cuisines including our house favorites Asian Pan Seared Tuna and our famous Kentucky Hot Brown rec-ognized by Southern Living Magazine as the Best of Louisville.
Asian PanSeared Tuna
Signature Dish
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Del FriscosThe Original Del Frisco’s family owned and operated since 1981. Great Steak for Great people. 4107 Oechsli Ave., 897-7077www.delfriscoslouisville.com
DelÊ FriscoÕ sDel Frisco's is truly a hid-den treasure. Once you en-ter the modest door in a row of shops you enter a warm, fine-dining experience with deep wood, thick carpets and a romantic atmosphere. A separate dining and bar area can accommodate 225 seats with private rooms for large dinners or meetings.
We serve U.S.D.A Prime corn-fed, aged steak – the finest tastiest beef that mon-ey can buy. It comes to you without tenderizers or chem-icals, because with quality meat, tenderizers are not necessary. Tender texture and delicious taste are natu-ral.
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4107 Oechsli Ave.Louisville, Kentucky 40207
(502) 897-7077 delfriscoslouisville.com
Jeff RubyÕ s Steakhouse is high-en-ergy, upscale dining. The visually-stunning, Art Deco interior and vibrant atmosphere set the stage for a total dining experience unlike any other. We are known for not only award-win-ning cuisine, but also for the impec-cable service, passionate attention to detail and desire to deliver a truly memorable evening that is The Jeff Ruby Experience.
Jeff RubyÕ s Steakhouse offers an incomparable selection of hand-se-lected, hand-cut USDA Prime steaks, meticulously dry-aged on premises. We also serve a tantalizing array of fresh seafood specialties and an ex-tensive sushi & sashimi menu. After giving a Jeff Ruby restaurant a higher rating than any steakhouse in Chi-cago or New York City, they added, Ò Sinatra would have loved this placeÓ . Make your reservation tonight for a total dining experience you wonÕ t soon forget.
JeffÊ RubyÕ sÊ Steakhouse
325 West Main StreetLouisville, KY 40202
502-584-0102www.jeffruby.com
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LÊ &Ê NRelaxing, affordable "comfort cui-sine" with a 5-star flair created by Chef Rick Adams. L & N Wine Bistro and Barhas a warm, invit-ing casual atmosphere with patio seating available. Conveniently located in Clifton/Butchertown neighborhood. Our wine list was-voted Best of Louisville 2005 & 2008, offering the country’s larg-est cruvinet wine dispensing sys-tem, with nearly 80 wines by the glass. You can also enjoy our full bar with infused martinis & craft beers.
L & N offer a creative, extensive menu featuring items such as: Bourbon Escargot, Fried Green Tomatoes, Shrimp Beignets, Seared Scallops, House Smoked Pork Chop, Bison Strip Au Poivre, Steak Frites, Clifton Seafood Pasta, and Roasted Poussin.
1765 Mellwood Ave.Louisville, KY 40206
(502)897-0070www.landnwinebarandbistro.com
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MartiniEssentially and authentically Italian describes this comfort-able yet sophisticated Cam-eron Mitchell Restaurant and Bar. Whether youÕ re stopping in for an appetizer or antipasto to complement one of fifteen va-rieties of the namesake drink, or dining in to savor the gener-ously portioned and exquisitely flavored pastas, pizzas, meats and seafood dishes, Martini Italian Bistro is everything you love Italy for.
A bounty of flavors from every region of the Italian Ò bootÕ Õ may be found on the menu of this cosmopolitan Bistro. Martini features authentic appetizers; sumptuous pastas, seafood and meat main dishes; and creamy desserts. All comple-mented by an extensive wine list with a large selection of Ital-ian wines.
4021 Summit Plaza Drive Louisville, Kentucky 40241
(502) 394-9797www.martini-italian-bistro.com
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500 Fourth StreetLouisville, KY 40202
(502) 807-Dinewww.theoakroomlouisville.com
For eleven consecutive years, The Oak-room has been and continues to be Ken-tucky Ô s only AAA Five Diamond restau-rant. Our award-winning culinary team sources the finest seasonal ingredients celebrating our commitment to the com-munity and the environment. The Oak-room also maintains the largest wine cellar in the region. The collection includes wine from the legendary growths and vineyards of France to the small artisanal producers of Sonoma County , from the banks of the Blue Danube to the Finger Lakes of New York.
TheÊ Oakroom
The OakroomÕ s menu is classic American cuisine, but presented in a way that can only be envisioned by one of the regions most recognized and celebrated chefs. Chef Jim Gerhardt has been accredited as defining the term “Kentucky Fine Dining.” He has appeared on the Food Network, Travel Channel, James Beard House and was one of the Star Chefs at the 2002 Win-ter Games in Salt Lake City . Guests can expect to be treated to a unique culinary experience where dishes boast Kentucky-produced and international ingredients side-by-side.
Sante MagazineÕ s Best Hotel Restaurant in The South
KentuckyÕ s Only Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
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PatÕ sÊ SteakhousePat's Steakhouse has a tradition as a coach inn and travelers' rest stop that dates back more than 150 years. Inside, the restau-rant's comfortable dining rooms are warm with the amber colors of aged wood, the ideal atmosphere for guests to relax and enjoy the spirit of the occasion. The service at PatÕ s Steakhouse is always at-tentive yet never obtrusive. PatÕ s menu of traditional fare, includ-ing their renowned hand-trimmed steaks, will surely satisfy every member of your dinner party. PatÕ s Steakhouse offers an ideal setting for your special evening with the perfect blend of ambience, atten-tive service, and savory fare.
Unlike other restaurants who like to serve everything a la carte, we remain old fashioned and continue to give our customers a complete meal. All our dinners include a sal-ad and your choice of two sides. Voted Best Steakhouse by Lou-isville Magazine, Leo Magazine, CitySearch.com and Kentucky Monthly Magazine.
2437 Brownsboro Road (502) 893-2062
www.patssteakhouselouisville.com
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Varanese offers the ultimate in al Fresco dining all year round along Historic Frankfort Avenue. Live jazz plays nightly amidst the beautiful architectural backdrop and water-wall that is a signature of Varanese. Once a vintage gas station, now renovated to one of the SouthÕ s most eclectic contemporary Mediterranean restaurants, Varanese has an atmosphere of relaxation and romance. Offers vegetarian specialties, half-price bot-tles of wine on Wednesdays, half-off appe-tizers and drink specials on Sunday Service Industry Nights, free flambé dessert with entree on Mondays. Monthly wine dinners. Nominated Ò Best ChefÓ & Ò Friendliest Res-taurantÓ , Best of Louisville 2009. Open until Midnight Friday and Saturday and until 11 p.m. MondayÐ Thursday.
Varanese
Chef John VaraneseÕ s eclectic menufeatures a variety of local Kentucky Proud ingredients prepared with his signature-fresh, creative flair. He represented Ken-tucky AquacultureÕ s sustainable seafood at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off Ô 09 in New Orleans. Sous chef, Hollis Barnett,holds the title of Ò Cast-Iron ChefÓ . Varanese offers an extensive wine list and has won Ò Best Mint JulepÓ two yearÕ s running. Chef Varanese co-produces his TV show, Ò Big World Of FoodÓ , which showcases organic,biodynamic and sustainable products from local farms.
2106 Frankfort AvenueLouisville, KY 40206
(502) 899-9904www.varanese.com
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Open till 1 a.m. or later every night. ESPN Game Plan & NFL Sunday Ticket. Drink Specials every day. Crab Races on Thursdays. Largest covered patio/bar in Louisville. Seven televisions, live music.
ONIZIM’S BARN AT FURLONG’S9601 Shelbyville Road • 327-9299 • www.furlongs.com
Open until Midnight Friday and Saturday and until 11 p.m. Monday–Thursday. Varanese offers the ultimate in al Fresco dining all year round along Historic Frankfort Avenue. Live jazz plays nightly amidst the beautiful architectural back-drop and waterwall that is a signature of Vara-nese. Once a vintage gas station, now renovated to one of the South’s most eclectic contemporary Mediterranean restaurants, Varanese has an atmosphere of relaxation and romance. Offers vegetarian specialties, half-price bottles of wine on Wednesdays, half-off appetizers and drink specials on Sunday Service Industry Nights, free flambé dessert with entree on Mondays. Monthly wine dinners. nominated “Best Chef” & “Friend-liest Restaurant”, Best of Louisville 2009.
VARANESE2106 Frankfort Ave. • 899-9904www.varanese.com
The Tequila Factory Bar & Grill is Louisville’s newest and hottest Mexican restaurant. Situ-ated on Baxter Avenue, Tequila Factory serves your favorite Mexican food (Tacos al Pastor is a must!) as well as some delightfully unexpected menu choices. A tapas menu is available after 6 p.m., and features dishes such as Cilantro Pesto Shrimp and Pinchos, which are beef and shrimp kabobs seasoned with cilantro-lime butter. Also noteworthy are the Cactus Juice Margarita and the specialty menu featuring entrees prepared with tequila. Tequila Factory is more than just a restaurant, however. Start your evening out with a selection from Tequila Factory’s extensive tequila menu. You may end up staying for the music and ambience. M–W 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Th–Sa 11 a.m.–4 a.m., Su 12 p.m.–11 p.m.
TEQUILA FACTORY917 Baxter Ave. • 459-9191
It feels good to be on top ... but the bottom’s fun too! Rooftop Now Open! We serve comfort food with a stylish twist. Late lunch and dinner are served Tuesday – Saturday 4pm – 1am and Brunch to Dinner on Sunday 11am – Midnight. Daily food and drink specials offered. Tuesday is 2 for 1 Burger Nite.
MONkEY WRENCh1025 Barret Ave. • 582-2433
Looking for a great slice of pizza or a tasty sub late night in the Highlands? Come stop in the locally owned and operated ZA’s Pizza Pub to fill your craving. ZA’s has been a Louisville favorite for more than 13 years, with a menu featuring something for everybody, including Whole Wheat, Traditional or New York Style pies. In the mood for a vegetarian pizza? We recommend the Super Veggie or Garden ZA. Craving a pie with everything? Order The Works! And if you want to create your own concoction, don’t worry, there are over 25 dif-ferent toppings to choose from! Did we men-tion the fully stocked bar and beer list of over 35 of your favorites? M-Th 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., F-Sa 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m., Su 4 p.m.-11 p.m.
ZA’S pIZZA pUB1573 Bardstown Road • 454-4544
Frequently lauded as the best Asian fusion restaurant in Louisville, Asiatique also offers a sophisticated alternative to the weekend bar scene on Bardstown Road. Step inside the door and experience the romantic and stylish bar; head downstairs to groove in the Lounge; or make your way outside to the patio for sig-nature cocktails under the stars. Three great ways to enjoy three great nights at Asiatique! Thursdays enjoy $5 martinis, shaken and served up. Fridays feature Absolut and Malibu flavors for $4. Saturday is restaurant industry appreciation night. $7 late night appetizers every night.
ASIATIQUE1767 Bardstown Road • 451-2749www.asiatiquerestaurant.com
If you have never made a pilgrimage to the Burger Boy after a night on the town, you are missing out on a one-of-a-kind local legend. Since the ’60s, the corner of Brook and Bur-nett in Old Louisville has been home to locally owned diners. Open 24/7? Absolutely. Break-fast served all the time? Yes. Heaping portions? Oh yeah. Delicious? Without a doubt. Recently renovated and updated without missing a beat in the charm department, the Burger Boy re-ally is the best option after dark. Now serving Kentucky-raised bison burgers, veggie burg-ers, waffles and homemade fries. The Burger Boy truly is a one-of-a-kind burger and break-fast diner. Don’t forget to vote for us in LEO’s Readers’ Choice! Cash only.
BURGER BOY1450 S. Brook St. • 635-7410
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We are the perfect destination for late-night, date-night and special-occasion dining. We offer four-course fondue dinners starting with savory cheese fondue, crispy salads and mouth-watering entrees like filet, lobster and vegetar-ian dishes. We usually save the best for last, our decadent chocolate fondue paired with a dessert wine or our Love Martini. Enjoy a two-, three- or four-course fondue dinner while our experi-enced servers walk you through a perfect night out to remember! For FREE chocolate and ex-clusive VIP invitations, log onto www.themelt-ingpotclubfondue.com.
ThE MELTING pOT2045 S. hurstbourne pkwy.491-3125 • www.meltingpot.com
ZÕ sÊ OysterÊ BarZ's Oyster Bar & Steak-house is a Triple A rated 4 Diamond restaurant in addi-tion to being a locally rated 4 star restaurant. Z's steaks are selected from Prime mid-western aged beef, hand cut to order and cooked the way you like it.
Our seafood is purchased directly from "Day boat fish-ermen", prepared simply and cooked to perfection. Oys-ter lovers can select from the best oysters available, whether West Coast, East Coast or the Gulf. Don't call for seafood specials for the evening prior to 4:00 p.m....Chef is still at the airport...we just don't know, yet!" Z's features a Wine Spectator award winning wine list with over 600 different selections.
101 Whittington Parkway(502) 429-8000
www.zsoyster.com
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Bourbon is the original American spirit – a fact we celebrate every day, and every night, in Louisville. So come raise a glass at the bars along our Urban Bourbon Trail. Each is well-stocked with at least 50 Bourbons, and as many as 150.
Enjoy modern Bourbon cocktails or classics like the Old Fashioned and Mint Julep. Sample a range of flavors with a Bourbon flight. Try special menu pairings of Bourbons and appetizers. And savor amazing Bourbon-inspired cuisine from some of the region’s most creative chefs.
Make sure to pick up your Bourbon Country Passport as you begin the Urban Bourbon Trail. Be sure to ask your bartender or server to stamp the page for that stop before you leave. Bourbon Country prizes are awarded depending on how many stops are made along the Trail. The Passport also contains a guide to other restaurants and shops you may enjoy in the Louisville area, as well as information on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Visit www.justaddbourbon.com or call 888-568-4784 for more information.
No matter where you start, you’ll finish on a mellow note. One of the most flavorful and unique ex-periences of your life is waiting for you in Louisville – Gateway to Bourbon Country.
Remember to always sip responsibly.
A fresh new space with contemporary design, the Bar at BLU provides a modern Louisville ex-perience. The Bar at BLU offers 50 Kentucky Bourbons, Bourbon flights and Bourbon-infused appetizers in the heart of the city at the Marriott Louisville Downtown. Blu’s bartenders receive ex-tensive, ongoing training to earn the title “Certified Bourbon Master.” They’ll be happy to help you se-lect just the right Bourbon flight or specialty cock-tail. Try BLU’s Mint Julep, a twist on the classic featuring a touch of dark crème de cacao and Bai-ley’s Mint which earned kudos at the 2008 Four Roses Mint Julep competition. Thursday evening guests are treated to live Bluegrass music as they sip their favorite spirit.
The Bar at BLU
280Ê W.Ê JeffersonÊ St.Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê 502.627.5045Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê www.blugrille.com
Baxter Station Bar & Grill This neighborhood tavern opened in 1892, located just minutes from downtown near Distillery Com-mons. Once a watering hole for the Scotch,Irish and German immigrants who worked there, it has since evolved into a comfortable, casual bistro. At the bar, you’ll find plenty of the spirit you came for, including a fine selection of Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15-, 20- and 23-year-old – at very reasonable prices. On the menu, you’ll be tempt-ed by a melting pot of international and regional American cuisine, including an excellent Bourbon Pork Chop. The chef also treats patrons to sea-sonal Bourbon-inspired creations like Bourbon Seafood Creole and Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Torte
1201Ê PayneÊ St.Ê Ê Ê Only 2 miles from downtown Ê Ê Ê 502.584.1635Ê Ê Ê www.baxterstation.comWith over 130 Bourbons, it’s no wonder Bour-bons Bistro was named by Whisky Magazine as the “2006 American Icon of Whisky” for res-taurants and bars. Located just three miles from downtown Louisville on historic Frankfort Avenue, Bourbons Bistro offers one of the largest selec-tions of Bourbons in the U.S., from A.H. Hirsch 16-Year all the way to Yellowstone 90. Eight Bourbon flights include specialties like “Bottled in Bond” and “Wheated Bourbon.” Bourbons Bistro also features fine Southern-inspired cuisine, with Bourbon as a key ingredient in many entrées – like baby back ribs topped with a Bourbon pine-apple barbeque sauce. Monthly Bourbon dinners feature five courses, as well as a presentation from a Master Distiller.
2255Ê FrankfortÊ Ave.Ê Ê Ê Only 3 miles from downtown Ê Ê 502.894.8838Ê Ê Ê Ê www.bourbonsbistro.com
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Nothing compares to sipping an Old Fashioned in the lavish lobby bar of the Brown Hotel, a trea-sured landmark which Southern Living Magazine describes as “straight from a 1930s movie set.” With breathtaking turn-of-the-century architec-ture, an opulent hand-painted two-story ceiling, and a pianist playing old standards on a gor-geous grand, it’s easy to let your imagination take you back to another era. The Brown’s food and beverage staff visit a different Kentucky distill-ery every year to sample the batches and select the finest Bourbons for hotel patrons. Be sure to try the famous Hot Brown – an open-faced tur-key sandwich with bacon and a delicate Mornay sauce. Invented at the hotel in 1926 to feed its substantial late-night dance crowd, it’s still a bar menu favorite.
The Brown Hotel Bar
335Ê W.Ê BroadwayÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê 502.324.1389Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê www.brownhotel.com
Jockey Silks is located in Louisville’s only water-front hotel, Galt House Hotel and Suites. The Galt House name dates back to 1835, when notable guests like Charles Dickens paid a visit to its first location at 2nd and Main Streets. With its old-world décor of wood, leather and horse-racing memora-bilia, you know you’re in the Derby City from the moment you step in the door. Named by Whisky Magazine as one of the “world’s best whisky bars.” Jockey Silks features more than 150 varieties of Bourbon. Most are reasonably priced and gen-erously poured. The friendly, well-informed staff takes great pleasure and pride in helping you se-lect exactly the right Bourbon for your taste and mood. They offer a full bar menu, too, including their version of the Hot Brown.
Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar
140Ê N.Ê 4thÊ St.Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê 502.589.5200Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê www.galthouse.com
Maker’s Mark Bourbon House & Lounge is lo-cated in Louisville’s vibrant Fourth Street Live! entertainment complex. Walk inside and behold – a stunning 57-foot bar featuring an entire wall of backlit Bourbon bottles. The lounge has an eclec-tic, contemporary vibe. And, while it bears the Maker’s Mark name, Bourbons from all of Ken-tucky’s distilleries are available for sipping. En-joy some original Kentucky regional cuisine while you’re there. Go light with sweet rock shrimp with Bourbon mustard aioli, or go all out with Bourbon-marinated sirloin steak. And don’t leave without savoring a Bourbon Ball or two (the classic choco-late-dipped treat) for dessert – you’ll never forgive yourself if you don’t.
MakerÕ s Mark Bourbon House & Lounge
446Ê S.Ê 4thÊ St.Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê 502.568.9009Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê www.makerslounge.com
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Step back in time to the Jazz era at the Old Seel-bach Bar. F. Scott Fitzgerald himself sipped Bour-bon here, and the Seelbach Hotel served as his inspiration for The Great Gatsby. Restored to its authentic, early 1900s décor, the expansive Bourbon bar has been described as “one of the finest stretches of mahogany in the country” by Gary Regan, author of The Book of Bourbon. It was also named one of “The 50 Best Bars in the World” by The Independent (London). Order an Old Seelbach Bar select, single-barrel, Bourbon, a classic Old Fashioned or Mint Julep, or the Seel-bach Cocktail, sparkling with champagne. Cock-tails are made from scratch, with ingredients like fresh-squeezed juices and Kentucky limestone water from traditional seltzer bottles. Tap your toes to some spirited live jazz Thursdays through Sundays. This is a Bourbon sipping experience like no other.
Housed in five historic buildings, Proof on Main is part of the celebrated 21c Museum Hotel. The din-ing room is one of the most striking public spaces in the city, with rotating installations of contem-porary art across a mixture of mediums. Proof’s large spirits collection is highlighted by an impres-sive selection of Kentucky’s finest Bourbons. Try a Darkened Manhattan, one of Proof’s signature drinks. Named one of the “Best New Restaurants of 2006” by Esquire Magazine, Proof’s menu fea-tures inventive, modern American food with Tus-can influences. Entrees include Kentucky bison tartare and braised Kentucky pork shank with crispy grits and green tomato marmalade. The more adventurous can try the baked octopus.
Proof On Main
When you walk into Z’s Fusion, look up – a stun-ning, glowing blue “river” meanders along the ceiling of this very long restaurant, a theme which is mirrored throughout the bar and dining areas. Eclectic and elegant, Z’s Fusion specializes in Euro-Asian Fusion cuisine using the freshest local ingredients available. The menu features award winning sushi, fish flown in fresh from Ha-waii, and tempting creations like curry fried green tomatoes and flat-iron steak with Asian pesto and mango-ginger compote. The bar stocks over 50 Bourbons, and several appetizers, entrees and a dessert feature the magic ingredient. For a truly unique Bourbon experience, try the Cherry Pipe Tobacco-infused Maker’s Mark with vapor accompaniment.
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The Old Seelbach Bar
115Ê S.Ê 4thÊ St.Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê 502.855.8000Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê www.zsfusion.com
702Ê W.Ê MainÊ St.Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê 502.217.6360Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê www.proofonmain.comÊ Ê Ê Ê
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Tours Scheduled Daily1841 Taylor Avenue, Louisville, KY 40213
502-855-MEGA (6342) Toll-Free 877-614-MEGA (6342)Call About Discounted Group Rates
Tickets May Be Purchased In Advance
“ It’s unanimous. On a scale of 1-10 my students rated our trip a 10. Believe me that is impressive when you get a group of teenagers to not only enjoy something, but to also agree.” Dave Myers Heavy Equipment Science Instructor
When you’re charged with the big job of planning a memorable outing, a tour through the Louisville MEGA Cavern will make a huge impression.
Your group, seated together on a specially-designed tram, will take a guided tour of one of the largest caverns in the U.S. You’ll ride through an expanse so great it spans under roadways and is part of 17 miles of corridors located under the Louisville Zoo.
A great tour for all ages—whether to learn about science and history, or simply to experience what a unique cavern of this magnitude looks like! The MEGA Cavern is a constant temperature of 60º, so you may want to encourage your guests to bring a jacket.
It’s an adventure rich in history, geology, recycling, and green building technology.
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LOUISVILLESightseeing
With over 90 attractions, you’re sure to
keep yourself entertained. Most cities
have museums, but they don’t have
the Louisville Slugger Museum where
you can get your own personalized bat.
No one else can offer the Muhammad
Ali Center, where visitors can explore
the life of the famous boxer and be-
come inspired by his story. And what
would a trip to Louisville be without a
stop at the Kentucky Derby Museum?
There are houses to tour, museums
to visit and animals to play with at the
zoo. Be adventurous at Six-Flags or
stroll around Tom Sawyer state park.
However you’d like to spend your day,
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Serving as an international education and cul-tural center that is inspired by the ideals of its visionary founder Muhammad Ali, the Muham-mad Ali Center is a place to explore the great-ness that lies within you and find the inspira-tion to pursue your potential. The Ali Center’s innovative and immersive visitor experience, public programming, and global initiatives car-ry on Muhammad’s legacy and continue his life’s work. Much more than a place that tells the story of one man’s journey, the Ali Center reaches beyond its physical walls to promote respect, hope and understanding and to in-spire adults and children everywhere to be as great as they can be. 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Sat and noon - 5 p.m. Sunday. 144 N. Sixth Street. (502) 584-9254.
Muhammad Ali Center
Churchill Downs is a thoroughbred racetrack most famous for hosting the Kentucky Derby. During the first year of its opening in 1875, Churchill Downs held the first Kentucky Derby and the first Kentucky Oaks. Today, Churchill Downs covers 147 acres. It seats 51,000, but over 140,000 derby spectators fill the paddock and infield with standing-room only admission.Admission information: General Admission: $2.00, Senior Citizens: $1,Children under 12 accompanied by an adult: Free.700 Central Avenue. Louisville, KY 40208. Main phone: (502)636.4400
Churchill Downs
An adventure rich in history, geology, mining, recycling and green building technology… and simply huge in scale. You’ll take a guided tram tour through an expanse so great it spans un-der a number of roadways above and is part of 17 miles of corridors located under the Louis-ville Zoo. It’s a great tour for all ages—whether you want to learn about science and history or simply want to see what a giant cavern of this magnitude looks like! 1841 Taylor Avenue, Louisville, Ky 0213. (502) 855-MEGA. www.louisvillemegacavern.com
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A world-class, 21st Century, 160 seat planetarium located on the beautiful University of Louisville Belknap Campus off Cardinal Blvd. at 2nd Street. I-65 North exit 133B, I-65 South exit 134. A night sky that is always clear under the 55 ft. diameter tilted dome features family shows in astronomy and space science each Saturday 11:15 AM to 4:15 PM. Skies Over Louisville presentations Friday at 8:00 PM followed by spectacular laser light music shows 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM Live telescope observations at dusk the first Saturday of each month, weather permitting. In the NASA funded Stellar Command Center visitors may operate a remote controlled telescope located on Mount Kent in Australia to view the southern cross constellations and other astronomical phenomena visible only in the southern hemisphere. Exhibits, Gift Shop, Celestial Botanical Garden, birthday parties, group events, school shows Monday – Friday (public welcome/call for times). Adults $7, children and seniors $5. Public pay parking at Speed Art Museum garage adjacent to the planetarium, free parking Friday night and Saturday in nearby surface lots. Handicap accessible, 502-852-6664, www.louisville.edu/planetarium.
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It takes a special place to craft the Official Bat of Major League Baseball. Since 1884, Louisville Slugger has put prime lumber in the hands of the greatest players of the game. A visit to the museum shows you how the sport has changed a bit between then and now, but the “crack of the bat” remains one of the sporting world’s most thrilling mo-ments.ADMISSION: Adult $9, Senior (60+) $8, Child (6-12) $4, 5 & under Free. Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, 800 West Main St., Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 588–7228
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The Belle Of Louisville, a National Historic Land-mark and the most beloved symbol of our city, con-tinues to grace us with her presence at the very site she visited so often throughout the early nineteen hundreds. Whether you’re a Louisville resident or a visitor to our city, a cruise aboard the Belle of Louisville or Spirit of Jefferson is a great year-round activity for couples, families and friends. Public cruises include either live entertainment, DJ service or narration by the riverboat captain. Both boats feature a full-service bar, outdoor observa-tion decks, handicap accessibility, dance floor, bandstand, easy passenger drop-off, and nearby parking. In additon, the Belle of Louisville offers an extensive concession cafe. Walk-on sightsee-ing tickets may be purchased in advance over the phone or the day of the cruise at our ticketing office located adjacent to the Belle of Louisville. Lunch or dinner cruise tickets require advance reservations. For more information, or to make a reservation, call (502) 574-2992. Cruising year-round Monday- Saturday noon - 2p.m. and 7- 9 p.m.
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Louisville Waterfront Park is an 85-acre public
park on the banks of the Ohio River in downtown
Louisville. The park hosts more than 1.5 million
visitors and 120+ events every year. Visit the Lin-
coln Memorial, which documents Abraham Lin-
coln’s life-long ties to Kentucky with a sculpture
of Lincoln and four bas-reliefs in an amphitheater
overlooking the river. Enjoy the two playgrounds,
waterplay, walking paths and picnic areas through-
out the park. Attend concerts and festivals on the
Great Lawn and Festival Plaza. Visit the Swing
Garden, filled with bench swings overlooking the
park and river. Park hours: 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
daily. For more information, maps, and a sched-
ule of events, visit www.LouisvilleWaterfront.com.
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Located in the heart of downtown Louisville, the Muhammad Ali Center serves as both a cultural attraction and an international education center that is inspired by the ideals of its founder—and Louisville native—Muhammad Ali. The Center houses three levels of award-winning exhibits, including three art galleries (LeRoy Neiman, Howard L. Bingham, and Si-mon Bull). The on-site “visitor experience” is guided by six prevailing core values of Ali’s life: respect, confidence, conviction, dedication, giving, and spirituality. These theme-based pa-vilions all feature dramatic media presentations and interactive exhibits that help illustrate the “how’s” of Ali’s life: how he found the courage, the dedication, and the discipline to become who he is today; how he found the conviction to stand up for what he believed; and how he turned his passion for excellence in the ring into a passion for humanitarian causes on the world stage. The Center’s public programming carries on Muhammad’s legacy and inspires greatness without ourselves. Private use space available. Retail store. Accessibility. Great experience for the whole family.
TheÊ MuhammadÊ AliÊ Center
Open Tues-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sundays 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays. www.alicenter.org Ph. 502.584.9254.
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Six FlagsThe area’s best thrill rides and roller coasters plus deli-cious food, games and all the fun and excitement you can handle. Come spend the day at Six Flags Kentucky King-dom. 937 Phillips Lane. (502) 366-2231. Admission: gener-al: $29.99, children under 48” $24.99, children under 2 free.
The Science Center is the largest hands-on science center in Kentucky, with about 150 interactive exhibits and activity stations, a four-story IMAX Theatre, teaching laboratories, a variety of educational programs and distance learning capabilities. Designated the “State Science Center of Ken-tucky” by the 2002 Kentucky General Assembly, we now serve over 550,000 persons annually. There are four per-manent exhibits including six activity areas allow children to explore the world brought down to their size, over 40 ac-tivity stations involving the fields of chemistry, physics, en-gineering, telecommunications, and manufacturing and so much more. 727 West Main Street (502) 561-6100. Hours 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Fri.- Sat. and noon - 6 p.m Sunday.
The Louisville Science Center
The Louisville Extreme Park is one of the nation’s best skate parks, with awesome features, including a 24 foot full-pipe! The park offers a great balance of street-style, transition style and vert. The park, completed in April 2002, includes 40,000 square feet of outdoor concrete skating surface and a wooden vert ramp. The park is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. The Louisville Extreme Park provides skateboarding, in-line skating and biking opportunities for people of all ages and skill levels. Centrally located down-town near Waterfront Park and Slugger Field, the skatepark is accessible from all parts of the community by bus and car, or by self-powered means via the RiverWalk and connecting multi-use paths! The park was designed with the input of a local task force.
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Experience the excitement of the Kentucky Derby every day at the world’s largest museum of its kind. Enjoy hands-on exhibits, a 360-degree feature film showcasing the sights and sounds of Derby and visit a retired racehorse on the property. Tour Behind the Scenes of Churchill Downs to see the Jockeys’ Quarters, Millionaires’ Row & Announc-er’s booth . Visit more than 1400 horses at the track dur-ing the Barn and Backside Tours (Mar. 15-Nov. 30). Ad-mission: Adults $12, Seniors $11, Students $8, Youth 5-12 $5, and children under 5: free. *Select tours available at an additional cost. 704 Central Ave. (502) 637-7097, www.derbymuseum.org Museum closed thru 2009 due to flood damage. Please see concierge for more information.
The Kentucky Derby Museum
History comes alive at the Frazier International His-tory Museum in Louisville, Kentucky in our 100,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art museum encompass-ing three floors. Here you can relive historical events that challenged our ancestors. Meet heroes, gener-als and famous leaders of America and the world whose triumphs and tragedies changed history. Mon.-Sat.: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,Sun.: Noon - 5p.m.829 West Main Street (502) 753-5663
Frazier International History Museum
The Louisville ZooAt the Louisville Zoo, every day is different! The Louisville Zoo, set amid an amazing botanical garden on 134 rolling acres, is a place here you can take a day off from your hec-tic life and relax by interacting with more than 1,700 of the world’s most amazing animals like gorillas, lions, tigers, el-ephants and more.Open daily year round, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sept. – Feb. ; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March through Labor Day. Admission: adults $11.95, children 3-11 $8.95, children (2 and under) free, senior citizens $8.95. 1100 Trevilian Way. (502) 459-2181. www.louisvillezoo.org.
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PassportTo
Historic Sitesof the Louisville Metropolitan Area
The Kentuckiana Heritage Consortium is a group of historic sites in the metropolitan
Louisville area that are preserving history now for later generations.
Locust GroveDating to c. 1790, this Georgian mansion is the oldest restored home in the Louisville area. It was built by William Croghan and his wife, Lucy Clark Croghan, and was the last home of George Rogers Clark, founder of Louisville. Besides the restored house, the site includes outbuildings, gardens, and a visitor center with exhibits.
561 Blankenbaker Ln., Louisville, KY 40207www.locustgrove.org. (502) 897-9845
FarmingtonCompleted in 1816 using plans designed by Thomas Jefferson, Farmington sits on 18 of its original acres. The site tells the story of the prominent Speed family and includes an early 19th century garden and stone springhouse, along with several other plantation out-buildings. 3033 Bardstown Rd., Louisville KY 40205 www.farmingtonhistorichome.org. (502) 452-9920
NunnleaNunnlea is an 1855 antebellum house built by the Funk family on property that was part of a Revolu-tionary War land grant. In the family’s hands for 75 years (and four generations of Funks), it includes a smokehouse and slave quarters.Tours by appointment - FREE ADMISSION1940 S. Hurstbourne Pky., Louisville, KY 40220 www.nunnlea.com. (502) 491-7343
Brennan HouseAn opulent Victorian mansion built in 1868, this house museum is the last historic residence remaining in downtown Louisville. Filled with the possessions of its last family, the Brennans, it includes a law library and 1930s medical doctor’s office. CALL FOR INFORMATION 631 S. Fifth St., Louisville, KY 40202 www.thebrennanhouse.org. (502) 540-5145
U.S. Marine HospitalDesigned by Robert Mills and built in 1852 by Ste-phen Long, this is the only remaining hospital com-missioned by the Federal government to meet the in-land medical needs of steamboat crewmen. It was also used to treat Civil War and World War I soldiers, and was in service until the 1930s. Undergoing extensive restoration in 2006, when open it will feature historic displays and exhibits 2215 Portland Ave., Louisville, KY 40212 www.marinehospital.org. (502) 772-8328
RiversideRiverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, located on nearly 300 acres, has as its centerpiece a restored 1837 home. It is a testament to the importance of the Ohio River in early settlement and to the area’s farm families. Tours include the house and grounds, programs and special events take place throughout the year.
7410 Moorman Rd. Louisville, KY 40272 www.riverside-landing.org. (502)935-6809
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Conrad-Caldwell House
This magnificent Victorian-era Richardsonian Roman-esque mansion, completed in 1895, was once known as “Conrad’s Castle”. A true testament to the skill of its builders, the interior and exterior are unparalleled ex-amples of wood and stone craftsmanship
1402 St James Ct., Louisville, KY 40208 www.conradcaldwell.org. (502)636-5023
Belle of LouisvilleBuilt in 1914, the Belle of Louisville is the oldest oper-ating Mississippi River-style steamboat in the world. Through the rhythm of her paddlewheel and the sounds of her steam-powered engines and whistles, a cruise onboard brings you back to the 19th century and a link with Louisville’s romantic river-town past. 401 W. River Road, Louisville, KY 40202 www.belleoflouisville.org. (502)574-2992
Bernheim ForestThe cultural history of any regions directly linked to its natural history. At the turn of the century, the 15,000 acres that make up Bernheim were clear cut for fuel needed in the iron and salt industries. Now a preserve dedicated to conservation and preservation, Bernheim is your place to connect with nature.
State Highway 245, Clermont, KY 40110 www.bernheim.org.(502)955-8512
Carnegie CenterBuilt in 1904, Beux Arts-style Carnegie Library housed the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library until 1969. The Carnegie Center offers changing art exhibitions and a variety of educational programs. On permanent display are a multi-media exhibit on the Underground Railroad and hand-carved dioramas of life in early 20th century Indiana.201 East Springs St., New Albany, IN 47150 www.carnegiecenter.org. (812)944-7336
Howard Steamboat MuseumFinished in December 1894, by the Howard family, owners of one of the largest and most respected 19th century steamboat-building enterprises in the country,the mansion houses original furnishings and steamboat artifacts, photos, and models. The interior reflects the skill of the steamboat workers who were employed to build the house. 1101 E. Market St., Jeffersonville, IN 47130www.steamboatmuseum.org. (812)283 3728
Little LoomhouseThe first of this series of three Victorian summer cabins was built in 1870, and the last was finished in 1896. They were occupied from 1939-1979 by Lou Tate, an internationally-known master weaver. The cabins are currently used to teach the history of textile arts, in-cluding spinning, natural dying and weaving.
328 Kenwood Rd., Louisville, KY 40209 www.littleloomhouse.org. (502)367-4792
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