31. Joseph A. Callaway Archaeological Museum
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (800) 626-5525
Address: 2825 Lexington Rd.
Description: On the campus of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary near Seneca Park, you’ll find the Joseph A. Callaway Archaeological Museum. This small museum houses the Nicol Collection of Biblical Archaeology and the Eisenberg Collection of Egyptian and Near Eastern Antiquities. There is also an art gallery with rotating exhibits of a religious nature. Visitation is free, but the museum is closed on Sunday.
32. Little Loom House
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (502) 367-4792
Address: 328 Kenwood Hill Rd.
Description: Staffed completely by volunteers, the Little Loom House is open for tours (at a cost of $3.50) on Tuesday, Wednesday, and the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by appointment. Three historic board and batten cabins from the 1800s, set on wooded grounds that were once home to renowned textile artist Lou Tate, serve as a cultural destination and education center for the preservation of the folk art of weaving. In addition to a coverlet collection, weaving center, and exhibition, looms and spinning wheels are also on display.
33. Louisville Nature Center
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (502) 458-1328
Address: 3745 Illinois Ave.
Description: Located right in the heart of the city, the Louisville Nature Center offers wonderful opportunities for nature study and recreation. Among the unique features are a pond and native wildflower garden, hiking trails through the Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve, butterfly gardens, and wildlife exhibits. In addition to a watershed exhibit, there is a one-of-a-kind bird blind. You’ll also find a library that provides a great place to do research and spend some time indoors when the weather is uncooperative.
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 1839 Frankfort Ave.
35. Portland Museum
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (502) 776-7678
Address: 2308 Portland Ave.
Description: Louisville’s river heritage is explored at the Portland Museum through vivid dioramas, life-size character mannequins, automated soundtracks, documentaries, and more. Housed in an 1852 Italianate mansion with a modern addition, the museum also uses long-term and temporary exhibits to tell the story of Portland, a historically rich neighborhood in Louisville that began as its own riverfront town. A popular draw is Captain Mary Millicent Miller, who tells how she became “a lady steamboat man,” the first woman licensed as a steamboat master in America. Open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Portland Museum charges $7 for general admission.
36. Riverside, Farnsley Moremen Landing
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (502) 935-6809
Address: 7410 Moorman Rd.
Description: Perched atop a gentle rise overlooking the Ohio River just 13 miles from downtown Louisville, the Farnsley-Moremen House is the centerpiece of a 300-acre historic site called Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing. Aside from touring the impressive two-story brick “I” house with its full-height Greek Revival portico that was built in the 1830s, visitors can stroll the grounds. There they’ll find the reconstructed 19th-century detached kitchen, seasonal ongoing archaeological excavations, and a kitchen garden where volunteers grow many of the same vegetables and herbs that would have been consumed during the period. Farnsley-Moremen is open every day but Monday for tours, and general admission is $6.
37. Whitehall House And Gardens
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (502) 897-2944
Address: 3110 Lexington Rd.
Description: Part of Louisville’s Historic Homes Foundation, Whitehall is a southern-style Greek Revival mansion that was built around 1855. A major drawing point, the grounds of the estate feature a lush variety of gardens, including the Entrance Garden, the Ralph Archer Woodland Garden, Annie’s Garden, and the Formal Garden. The memory of those who lived at Whitehall and had a special affection for its grounds is kept alive in the well-tended gardens. Open Monday through Friday, the antebellum house welcomes visitors for guided tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. General admission is $5.
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 201 East Spring St.
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 914 East Main St.
40. Falls Of The Ohio State Park
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (812) 280-9970
Address: 201 West Riverside Dr.
Description: Right across the river from downtown Louisville are some of the largest naturally exposed Devonian fossil beds in the world. A park—located on the banks of the Ohio in Clarksville, Indiana, at exit 0, the very first exit as you cross the bridge off I-65—lets visitors explore the 386-million-year-old fossil beds, and an impressive interpretive center overlooking the fossil beds contains an exhibit gallery and informative video presentation. The interpretive center is open year-round, and the hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and $4 for the other days. The state park is open seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
41. Horseshoe Southern Indiana
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 11999 Casino Center Dr.
Description: In addition to four floors of nonstop gaming, the Horseshoe Casino and Hotel in southern Indiana has a stage featuring top-of-the-line musical and comedy acts, as well as shopping and golf. There’s also fine dining and casual fare available.
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 1101 East Market St.
43. Schimpff’S Confectionery
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (812) 283-8367
Address: 347 Spring St.
Description: One of the oldest continuously operated, family-owned candy businesses in the United States, Schimpff’s Confectionery opened at its present downtown Jeffersonville location in 1891. Schimpff’s is famous for its cinnamon red hots, hard candy fish, and modjeskas, and it’s a popular stop for kids (and kids at heart) in search of a bit of nostalgia. Live candy-making demonstrations are given at the free Candy Museum, offering a glimpse into the world of historic candy making, packaging, and advertising. Open Monday through Saturday. Schimpff’s also serves lunch at an old-fashioned soda fountain.
44. Scribner House
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (812) 949-1776
Description: The oldest surviving structure in the town of New Albany, this early frame house was built in 1814 by New Yorker Joel Scribner, one of the city founders. He and his brothers, Abner and Nathaniel, named the settlement they established in honor of the capital of their home state. Although the house is not open on a regular basis—it opens for a Christmas tour in December and a National Preservation Week tour in May—tours can be arranged for small groups ($2 for adults; $1 for students).
45. Bernheim Arboretum And Research Forest
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (502) 955-8512
Description: Lakes, pavilions, quiet gardens, natural areas, and wildlife are just some of the draws at this wooded escape located just 30 minutes from Louisville. A popular attraction is the canopy treewalk that allows hikers to spend some time in the peaceful treetops overlooking a scenic valley. In addition, a visitor center offers an introduction to the history and the natural features of this forest, which distiller Isaac Bernheim established in 1929 as a gift to the people of Kentucky. After you plan your visit to Bernheim at the visitor center, you can check out upcoming programs and grab a bite to eat at their small restaurant. The best part is that it’s free.