| Louisville is Kentucky's largest city and is equally large | | | | 3. Louisville Zoo |
| in fun, culture, history and adventure. Nestled on the | | | | The Louisville Zoo can easily be found just 15 minutes |
| banks of the majestic Ohio River, just south-east of | | | | from Downtown Louisville, and is a great destination to |
| the Falls of the Ohio, this city boasts a picturesque | | | | take the whole family. Take the kids to various shows |
| setting, that is accompanied by a laid back and relaxed | | | | and exhibits such as Elephant Aerobics, Giraffe |
| atmosphere. | | | | Feeding, Tiger Training and Meerkat Enrichment. These |
| Louisville is more famous as the home of "The Most | | | | animals will delight and entertain the children, while |
| Exciting Two Minutes of Sports": The Kentucky Derby. | | | | educating them as the same time. |
| People from all over the country flock to this annual | | | | Other popular features of the zoo include the Sky Trail |
| event and Louisville have dramatically stepped up to | | | | High Adventure Course and the Calistoga Splash Park |
| the position of accommodating these visitors. | | | | at Glacier Run. Alternatively you can take it all in on the |
| This region is packed with things to do, places to see | | | | Zoo Tram, which will take you on an intriguing journey |
| and adventures to experience, so why not plan your | | | | of the world's animals. |
| next holiday around a visit here? | | | | 4. Kentucky Derby Museum |
| 1. Belle of Louisville | | | | This amazing museum sits on the steps of the historic |
| Pay a visit to the award-winning Waterfront Park in | | | | Churchill Downs and is one of the community's most |
| downtown Louisville and you will find the Steamer Belle | | | | prized organisations. The museum gives visitors a first |
| of Louisville, a National Historic Landmark and The | | | | hand look at the history of the event, providing a lasting |
| Riverboat Spirit of Jefferson. The beautiful Belle has | | | | impression of tradition and pride. Home to more than |
| graced the waters of the Ohio River for 93 years and | | | | 20,000 items that depict the past of this event, there is |
| a journey on it offers a truly majestic experience that | | | | sure to be something of interest here for you. |
| will leave you with many wonderful memories. | | | | 5. Broad Run Vineyards |
| 2. Museum Row on Main | | | | This is one of the Old World family wineries you simply |
| If there is one thing Louisville does well (besides the | | | | cannot miss out on visiting. Nestled on 15 acres of |
| Kentucky Derby), it's museums. Museum row on main | | | | beautiful gardens, this winery produces some truly |
| is home to 9 downtown attractions that are all within | | | | delicious wines that will leave you coming back for |
| walking distance of each other. Attractions here | | | | more. Take a tour and visit the old tasting room, or |
| include the Frazier International History Museum, The | | | | simply relax and soak up the fresh country air while |
| Muhammad Ali Centre, The Kentucky Centre for the | | | | enjoying one of the fine drops. |
| Performing Arts and the Louisville Science Centre, just | | | | Louisville is an amazing place that should be visited at |
| to name a few. | | | | least once in a lifetime, if only for the Kentucky Derby. |
| There is enough here to see and do for a week so | | | | No matter what your tastes and interests are, you are |
| make sure you use your time wisely so that you can | | | | sure to find something to please here! |
| see it all! | | | | |
