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  • Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall 2003

     "Louisville, KY"
     
     Louisville, Kentucky
     
     
     

    Nestled along the Ohio River, Louisville was founded in 1778 by Revolutionary War hero General George Rogers Clark and quickly grew into a thriving riverport. The the 1800s Louisville was a processing and shipping center for tobaco, bourbon, textiles, and agricultural products. Part of Louisville's charm is its rich heritage, rememberd and honored through the preservation of many majestic historic sites. The city is winthin a day's drive of more than half the population of the United States. Area events include Taste of a Nation, The Chocolate Rendezvous, Best of Louisville Bash, and Halloween in the Forest.

     American Printing House for the Blind
     1839 Frankfort Ave.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 895-2405 or (800) 223-1839
     http://www.aph.org/aph1.htm
     Founded in 1858, The American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. (APH) is the world's largest company devoted solely to creating products for people who are blind and visually impaired.

     Bardstown Tourist & Convention Commiss
     107 E. Stephen Foster Ave.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 348-4877
     http://www.bardstowntourism.com/
     Bardstown offers quality shopping for antiques and crafts in an historic atmosphere.

     Belle of Louisville & Spirit of Jefferson
     401 W. River Rd.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 574-2992
     
     
    This 1914 sternwheeler offers sightseeing and dance cruises on the Ohio River.

     Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
     State Highway 245
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 955-8512
     http://www.bernheim.org/
     Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest - strengthening the bonds between people and nature through programs and research. Bernheim features a 250-acre arboretum, 35 miles of hiking trails and picnic areas.

     BlueGrass Bison
     1140 Bagdad Road
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 647-0377
     http://www.bluegrassbison.com/
     Bluegrass Bison is located in Shelbyville, KY and is home to Chief Joseph, the most expensive bison bull ever sold at Denver's Gold Trophy Show and Sale.

     Buffalo Trace-Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
     1001 Wilkinson Blvd.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 223-7641
     http://www.buffalotrace.com/
     Long ago, millions of buffalo carved paths through AmericaÕs wildernesses, which pioneers and settlers followed to new lands and adventures. Today, Buffalo Trace Distillery, AmericaÕs oldest distilling sight, is located on an ancient buffalo crossing along the Kentucky River and produces the worldÕs finest bourbon according to traditional time-honored methods.

     Cathedral Heritage Foundation
     429 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 583-3100
     http://www.cathedral-heritage.org/
     Based at the historic Cathedral of the Assumption in Louisville, Kentucky, CHF is a non-profit organization whose mission is the creation of an interfaith spiritual center for the entire community.

     Cave Hill Cemetery
     
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 451-5630
     
     The cemetery includes a cemetery and a botanical garden with the graves of Gen. George Rogers Clark and Col. Harland Sanders.

     Churchill Downs
     700 Central Ave.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 636-4400
     http://www.churchilldowns.com/
     
    This track is where the Kentucky Derby is run.

     Churchill Downs Sports Spectrum
     4520 Poplar Level Road
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 962-2200
     http://www.tracksideotb.com/
     Experience Louisville's racing action and other major sports at Churchill Downs.

     Colonel Harland Sanders Museum
     1441 Gardiner Ln.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 456-8353
     
     The museum shows the history of Kentucky Fried Chicken and is in the Headquarters.

     Comedy Caravan
     P.O. Box 4971
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 459-0022
     http://www.comedycaravan.com/
     The Comedy Caravan, Louisville's full-time comedy theatre. Tickling Kentuckiana's funnybone for eleven years!

     Conrad/Caldwell House
     1402 St. James Court
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 636-5023
     
     This 1890s Victorian mansion was built by architect Arthur Loomis for Theophilus Conrad.

     Derby Dinner Playhouse
     525 Marriott Dr.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (812) 288-8281
     http://www.derbydinner.com/
     Derby Dinner Playhouse is the premier dinner theatre in the Louisville and Kentuckiana area. If you travel to Louisville or live in the Kentuckiana area, Derby Dinner Playhouse is must-see entertainment.

     Elizabethtown Tourism & CVB
     1030 North Mulberry Street
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (270) 765-2175
     http://www.ltadd.org/etowntourism/
     Come explore the beautiful countryside, wonderful residents, and the rich natural resources in the 'Heartland of Kentucky'.

     Farmington Historic House Museum
     3033 Bardstown Road
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 452-9920
     
     The Federal-style house was built in 1810 by Thomas Jefferson's design for Johnd Lucy Speed.

     Filson Historical Society
     1310 South Third Street
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 635-5083
     http://www.filsonclub.org/
     The Filson Club Historical Society was organized May 15, 1884, for collecting, preserving, and publishing historical material, especially that pertaining to Kentucky.

     Genealogical Research Library
     1000 S. 4th St.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 589-1776
     http://www.grl.com/
     The source for tracing your family tree and locating your ancestors in over 21 countries.

     Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium
     2301 S. Third Street
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 853-5667
     http://www.louisville.edu/planetarium/
     The planetarium offers sky shows on various days of the month.

     Hadley Pottery Co.
     1570 Story Ave.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 584-2171
     
     The company produces pottery hand-painted by Mary Alice Hadley.

     Historic Homes Foundation, Inc.
     3110 Lexington Road
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 899-5079
     http://www.historichomes.org/
     The foundation offers historic information on the Louisville, Kentucky area.

     Jefferson County Courthouse
     527 W. Jefferson St.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 574-5761
     
     The courthouse was designed by Gideon Shryock and has guided tours of the facility.

     Joe & Mike's Pretty Good Tours
     3744 Glenmeade Road
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 459-1247
     
     The tours offer a bus ride through historic areas.

     Kentucky Art & Craft Gallery
     609 West Main St.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 589-0102
     
     The center is dedicated to the contemporary Kentucky craftspeople and artists.

     Kentucky Center for the Arts
     501 W. Main Street
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 562-0100
     http://www.kca.org/
     
    The art center offers an art collection, their hsitory, tours, and more.

     Kentucky Derby Museum
     704 Central Ave.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 637-1111
     http://www.derbymuseum.org/
     The museum shows the Thoroughbred industry and the Kentucky Derby through various displays.

     Kentucky Kingdom
     937 Phillips Ln.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 366-2231
     http://bestoflouisville.com/kentuckykingdom/
     
    The amusement park has over 110 rides and attractions.

     Kentucky Opera
     101 South Eighth Street
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 584-4500 or (800) 690-9236
     http://www.kyopera.org/
     The twelfth oldest opera company in the U.S. was founded in 1952.

     Kentucky Shakespeare Festival
     1114 South Third St.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 583-8738
     http://www.kyshakes.org/
     The festival offers free productions of Shakespeare in Central Park.

     Little Loomhouse, The
     328 Kenwood Hill Rd.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 367-4792
     
     These buildings are a collection of 1800 log cabins with weaving drafts and coverlets.

     Locust Grove Historic Home
     561 Blankenbaker Lane
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 897-9845
     http://www.locustgrove.org/
     The ca. 1790 Georgian mansion and National Historic Landmark served as the last home of General George Rogers Clark, Revolutionary War hero and founder of Louisville, KY. The fine brick home was owned by Clark's sister, Lucy Clark Croghan, and her husband, Major William Croghan, a close friend of the Clark family.

     Louisville Ballet
     315 E. Main St.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 583-3150
     http://www.louisvilleballet.org/
     Kentucky's state ballet offers professional dancing.

     Louisville Motor Speedway
     P.O. Box 19678
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 966-2277
     http://www.louisvillespeedway.com/
     The speedway presents major league stock car racing.

     Louisville Panthers
     P.O. Box 9227
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 992-PUCK
     http://www.loupanthers.com/
     Louisville's professional ice hockey team belongs to the American Hockey League.

     Louisville Science Center
     727 W. Main St.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 561-6100 or 561-6111
     http://www.louisvillescience.org/
     
    The Louisville Science Center is a not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to improving public understanding of science, math and technology through interactive exhibits and programs.

     Louisville Slugger Museum
     800 West Main Street
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 588-7228
     http://www.slugger.com/museum/
     
    At the entrance to the museum is a 120-foot steel baseball bat resting against the wall of the implement's headquarters and manufacturing plant.

     Louisville Stoneware Co.
     731 Brent Street
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 582-1900 or (800) 626-1800
     http://www.louisvillestoneware.com/
     The company offers tours of its facitlity.

     Louisville Visual Art Association
     3005 River Road
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 896-2146
     http://www.louisvillevisualart.org/
     The center offers contemporary visual art.

     Louisville Waterfront Park
     129 E. River Road
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 574-3768
     http://www.louisvillewaterfront.com/
     Louisville Waterfront Park is a 50+ acre public park located on the Ohio River in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.

     Louisville Zoo
     1100 Trevilian Way
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 459-2181
     http://www.louisvillezoo.org/
     
    The Louisville Zoo is an agency of the City of Louisville, Kentucky, David Armstrong, Mayor. Accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, the Louisville Zoo is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and the planet.

     Music Theatre Louisville
     624 West Main Street
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 589-4060
     http://www.musictheatrelouisville.com/
     Music Theatre Louisville, Inc.,a non-profit organization based at Iroquois Amphitheater, is dedicated to producing, presenting and developing diverse and affordable entertainment.

     Near-Eastern and Biblical Antiquities
     2825 Lexington Rd.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 897-4141
     
     Founded in 1859, the seminary presents exhibits of an early English Bible, a Torah scroll, a mummy, and more.

     New Vision Enterprises
     1900 Brownsboro Rd.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 893-0211
     http://www.nveinc.com/
     Sub-contracting services and products such as janitorial supplies, brooms, mops, brushes, air filters, and toner cartridges produced and/or sold by visually impaired individuals or people with blindness. Certified for state contracts and state use programs.

     Park at Middletown, The
     201 Park Place Drive
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 253-9700
     http://www.funatthepark.com/
     Louisville area upscale park with miniature golf, rides, and picnic area perfect for corporate, youth, church and school outings.

     Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing
     7410 Moorman Road
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 935-6809
     http://www.co.jefferson.ky.us/attractionsriverside.html
     This 1880s restored Kentucky manor house offers tours and is furnished in its period.

     Saint James Court Art Show
     P.O. Box 3804
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 635-1842
     http://www.stjamescourtartshow.com/
     The showss consists of fine arts and crafts over a three day period.

     Speed Art Museum
     2035 South Third Street
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 634-2700
     http://www.speedmuseum.org/
     The museum is the largest and oldest in Kentucky and was founded in 1927.

     St. John's Church
     514 W. Adams Blvd.
     Louisville, California
     (213) 747-6285
     
     The church is the same as the one in Toscanella, Italy, a 11th-century church.

     Stage One: Louisville Children's Theatre
     501 W. Main Street
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 589-5946
     http://www.stageone.org/
     A professional theatre for young audiences.

     Star of Louisville
     151 West River Road
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 589-7827 or (800) 289-7245
     http://www.staroflouisville.com/
     
    Enjoy fine dining and entertainment while cruising year round aboard a yacht-style ship on the Ohio River in downtown Louisville, KY.

     The Louisville Palace
     625 S. Fourth Street
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 583-4555
     http://www.louisvillepalace.com/
     The Louisville Palace Theatre, offering live entertainment, musicals, movies and shows. Complete listing of shows, dates, times, and prices.

     Thomas Edison House
     729-31 E. Washington St.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 585-5247
     http://www.edisonhouse.org/
     
    Thomas Edison House-- Visit Thomas Edison House and explore Kentuckys connection to Americas most prolific inventor, Thomas Edison, who worked in Louisville as a telegrapher. Virtual tour, photos, and information on the museum in ca. 1850 house where he lived.

     Warner Bros. Studios V.I.P. Tour, The
     Hollywood Way and Olive Ave.
     Louisville, California
     (818) 954-1669
     
     The Warner Brothers offers a tour of its studios and historical museum on the studios.

     Whitehall
     3110 Lexington Road
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 897-2944
     
     This Classical Revival mansion was remodeled and expanded in 1909, for an 1855 two-story brick house.

     Zachary Taylor National Cemetery
     4701 Brownsboro Rd.
     Louisville, Kentucky
     (502) 893-3852
     
     The cemetery houses the tomb of Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States and a hero of the Mexican War.

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