If you are new to the beautiful city of Louisville, be sure to make lots of time to take in all of the city's amazing attractions. Here are some highlights of some of the many activities you can look forward to in the city of Louisville.
You will find that Louisville has something to offer everyone and will satisfy every taste and style. All of your family's needs in the home, healthcare services and education will be supplied by some of the world best professionals.
Downtown, you will find world class entertainment, dining and shopping. Vintage and second hand shops can be found throughout the area. They are fun to explore whether you are buying or selling. Estate jewelry sales, Art Deco furniture and electronics deals are often amazing and make the search worthwhile.
For most people interested in getting familiar with the city's larger cultural institutions, the West Main District is a great starting point. Located downtown, the area is home to what residents call "Museum Row." The area also has some of the best boutiques in the city, offering anything from a designer ladies sweater to fine men's wear. For the military history buff, the nearby Frazier International History Museum showcases a large collection of arms and armor, a collection of artifacts that spans more than 1,000 years.
Another nearby attraction is the city's Science Center, Kentucky's largest collection of interactive exhibits and IMAX films. Museum Row is also home to a museum of memorabilia of boxer Muhammad Ali, an area native. Nearby, box stores and large home supply retailers line the city selling everything from entire Lusterstone solutions for the home to industrial vehicles for the work-site.
Historic attractions include numerous properties, sites and outdoor spaces. One fun historic outing is a visit to the Belle of Louisville steamboat, the oldest of it's kind still in operation in the country. Events along the water, from a local charity's barbecue and car raffle to large concert festivals, make for an exciting outing there.
One large area attraction, Fort Knox, is found between Hardin, Meade and Bullitt Counties. It's famously home to America's gold bullion depository. When there, be sure to also visit the George Patton Museum. Also be sure to take the time to stop and explore in Farmington Plantation, The Farnsley-Moremen Landing, Historic Locust Grove, Portland Museum, Howard Steamboat Museum, Carnegie Center for Art and HistoryUnion Station and Riverside areas. |