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If You Go… St. James Court, the Old Louisville Neighborhood, and the Greater Louisville Area Have Much to Offer the Culture-Conscious Traveler
Nightlife & Entertainment:
Historic Old Louisville - With the crowds from the art show, Old Louisville’s restaurants and bars will be rocking with special activities and menu selections. Check out Old Louisville’s endless array of independent businesses, housed in quaint, restored buildings. 502-637-2922.
Ocktoberfest Louisville - Held along
the 4th Street Corridor in downtown, you can cool off with a tall
stein of beer and a hearty brat at this annual Louisville Street party. Held
from 1 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on October 6 & 7.
Proof on Main - Chef Paley at will offer a special
brunch menu, perfect for fueling up for the day’s shopping. 4th Street Live! - The newest addition to downtown Louisville’s growing entertainment district, 4th Street Live features more than 20 high quality restaurants, nightclubs and shops under one roof. Enjoy high-class pool and bowling at the upscale Lucky Strike & Felt Lounge, sip bourbon at the Maker’s Mark Lounge, Shop at a Border’s superstore or just take in the numerous free concerts and events that are going on center stage every weekend. Continuously running bus service will take riders back and forth on a direct route from 4th Street Live to the St. James Court Art Show.
Glassworks - By day, this dynamic facility on downtown’s Market Street is a working glass studio that’s open to the public. By night, the Jazz Factory, located in the basement of Glassworks opens up for some of the best live jazz and fine cuisine in town. 502-584-4510.
Belle of Louisville - What could be more romantic than a dinner cruise down the Ohio River? You can do just that on the restored steamboat, The Belle of Louisville. A local cultural icon, this historic ship offers dinner cruises Monday through Saturday, starting at $32 per adult. 502-574-2992.
Museums:
Muhammad Ali Center - Opened just last year with a star-studded inaugural gala, The Muhammad Ali Center is more than just a museum about Ali’s boxing career. It is also designed to be a center to foster tolerance and justice, hosting events and educational seminars. Leave feeling more in touch with your inner “greatness.” 502-584-9254
Speed Museum - A world class museum nestled just outside Old Louisville, the Speed features a kids ArtSparks museum, traveling exhibits of art, as well as its extensive permanent collection of furniture, sculpture and paintings from all periods. 502-634-2700
Louisville Slugger Museum - Baseball fans will get their fill at the Slugger Museum, where they can learn more about the history of the game, see special exhibits and biographical information about the game’s greatest players, and explore interactive exhibits that let you see what it’s like to try to hit a professional fastball. Visitors can also watch the famous Louisville Slugger Bats being made, and receive their very own personalized bat. 1-877-775-8443
The Frazier International History Museum - Opened in 2005, this museum shows some of the firearms that shaped American history, such as George Washington’s Rifle, and more. It is the only American museum to share exhibits with Britain’s Royal Armory. Re-enactors bring the stories behind the weaponry to life, with daily presentations, live action swordplay and more. 502-753-5663
Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft - Located on West Main, this is a veritable shrine to Kentucky Artists, featuring rotating exhibits and an extensive gift shop filled with handmade treasures. 502-589-0102
Kentucky Derby Museum - Located right beside historic Churchill Downs, the Derby Museum brings the history of the Derby and the business of Thoroughbred horseracing to life. You can view the multimedia film “The Greatest Race”, view Derby memorabilia, shop in the gift shop, or arrange for a backside tour of Churchill Downs. 502-637-1111
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