History Attractions in Louisville
Kentucky Derby
700 Central Avenue
Run for the Roses, Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports - it's THE horse race, but more like Mardi Gras in Louisville...
Falls Of The Ohio State Park
201 West Riverside Drive
State park with fossil beds along the Ohio River...
Crescent Hill Reservoir and Gatehouse
Reservoir Avenue, off Frankfort Ave.
Reservoir with walking trail; public tours of Gatehouse...
Bardstown Road in the Highlands
Bardstown Road (between Highland and Speed)
Shopping, dining and entertainment...
Little Loomhouse/Lou Tate
328 Kenwood Hill Road
Historic cottages and workshop of Master Weaver Lou Tate; site of first singing of "Happy Birthday" song...
Thomas Edison House
729 East Washington Street
Historic house and museum dedicated to Thomas Edison...
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 West Main Street
The factory that makes all Louisville Slugger bats is also a museum dedicated to the bat's history...
Joe Ley Antiques Inc
615 East Market Street
Two acres of antiques contained in a three-story building and garden...
Huber's Orchard, Winery, and Vineyard
19816 Huber Road
Family farm and winery, where you can pick your own fruit, tour the winery, or just buy fresh produce, cheese and wine...
Iroquois Park
5216 New Cut Road
Large park in southwest Louisville with trails, golf course, and great views of the city...
Pegasus Parade
Broadway
Parade held before Kentucky Derby as part of Derby Festival, featuring floats, equestrian units, and marching bands...
