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Category: Parks - Louisville Attractions & Activities
Address: 230 Southwestern Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40212
Park offers lovely acreage for family fun in a natural setting. Enjoy a playground, picnic tables, basketball court, tennis courts, playground, and softball field. Browse through more than 45,000 book titles at the Library of Graham.
Category: Museums - Louisville Attractions & Activities
Address: 2035 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40208
Kentucky's largest art museum was instituted in 1927 and occupies, with later additions, a limestone, Greek Revival structure. The extensive permanent collection spans 6000 years and boasts more than 12,000 items. Among its strongest holdings are contemporary American art and sculpture, northern European art from the...
Category: Louisville Attractions & Activities
Address: 1402 St James Ct, Louisville, KY 40208
This magnificent, carved-stone residence is considered one of the city's finest historic homes. Built in Richardsonian Romanesque style, it features elaborate, beautifully decorated Victorian interiors and furnishings. The three-story structure boasts wonderful architectural details, including a wealth of lovely...
Category: Museums - Louisville Attractions & Activities
Address: 1310 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40208
Founded in 1884 for the purpose of collecting, preserving, and publishing historical material – particularly that pertaining to Kentucky's rich heritage – this facility boasts nationally recognized, carefully preserved collections. They include artwork, artifacts, books, diaries, family histories, manuscripts,...
Frazier International History Museum
Category: Louisville Attractions & Activities
Address: 829 W Main Str, Louisville, KY 40202
When you enter the Frazier International History Museum, you find yourself drawn into a world of knights and cowboys, desperadoes and patriots. Don't miss the chain mail shirt from the 15th century and the swords and spears from the 1300s. Check out the full set of armor from 1600 and the jousting lances from the...
Category: Historic Sites - Louisville Attractions & Activities
Address: 729-31 E Washington St, Louisville, KY 40202
Built around 1850, this residence was Edison's home from 1866 to 1867. It offers a fantastic glimpse at his impact on history, science, and communication, especially since much of the work that earned him 1,093 patents is on display. Hands-on exhibits include rare artifacts related to Edison's invention of the light...
Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site
Category: Historic Sites - Louisville Attractions & Activities
Address: 914 E Main St, New Albany, IN 47150
This graceful mansion was built in 1867 by local tycoon William S. Culbertson who utilized the home to graciously entertain local dignitaries and guests from around the world. Designed by renowned architects James and William Banes of New Albany, the French Second Empire motif includes hand-painted ceilings, marble...
Main Street Historical District
Category: Louisville Attractions & Activities
Address: 627 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
Beautiful cast iron detailing is one of the reasons this district is so impressive. Tourist attractions like the Louisville Slugger Museum and the Louisville Science Center can be found in the area, which is also home to the Fort Nelson site, built in 1782. Many of the buildings have been renovated into apartments and...
Category: Historic Sites - Louisville Attractions & Activities
Address: 631 S 5th St, Louisville, KY 40202
The Brennan family occupied this three-story Victorian house for more than 85 years. The fascinating structure features artifacts related to the Industrial Revolution, local history, art, and 19th-century family life. The brick Italianate home, built in 1868, features Tiffany lamps, an impressive staircase, and a host...
Category: Historic Sites - Louisville Attractions & Activities
Address: 307 E Market St, Salem, IN 47167
Born in 1838 in Salem, John Hay was a politician, ambassador, and writer. His distinguished career included appointments under Presidents Lincoln, McKinley, and Roosevelt. He was also author of the "Pike County Ballads," an editorial writer for the New York "Tribune," and a successful businessman. His noteworthy...
