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Attractions/Museums (Page 1 of 3) FACILITY ADDRESS/PHONE DESCRIPTION 21C Museum This facility is an innovative union of authentic Southern 700 W. Main St. | 502-217-6300 hospitality, thoughtful design and accessible luxury — all anchored www.21cmuseumhotels.com by world-class contemporary art by today’s emerging and internationally acclaimed artists. (hence the name, paying homage to the 21st century). 4th Street Live! Louisville Louisville’s premier dining and entertainment destination featuring Fourth & Muhammad Ali | 502-584-7170 restaurants, bars, nightlife, and visitor attractions all located in the www.4thstlive.com heart of Downtown. Angel’s Envy Distillery Recently opened in a former tool manufacturing plant, guided tours 500 E. Main St. | 502-890-6300 of the fully operating distillery showcase the distilling process and www.angelsenvy.com includes bourbon tastings, a visitor center, and gift shop. Archdiocese of Louisville History Center Located within the Cathedral of the Assumption’s Patterson 424 S. Fifth St. | 502-582-2971 ext 113 Education Center, the center provides an opportunity to experience www.cathedraloftheassumption.org first-hand, through objects and artifacts, the Catholic heritage of the Archdiocese of Louisville from its earliest beginnings in 1775 to the present day. Belle of Louisville/Mary M. Miller Built in 1914, the Belle is America’s last true Mississippi river 401 W. River Rd. | 502-574-2992 steamboat still in operation, while the Mary M. Miller, originally www.belleoflouisville.org named Missouri River Queen was built in 1985. Both are owned by Louisville Metro Government and offer public cruises along the Ohio River. Brennan House and Medical Office Museum The 1868 Italianate residence is preserved as the Brennan family 631 S. Fifth St. | 502-540-5145 left it, housing their collection of mid-nineteenth century art and www.thebrennanhouse.org furnishings. The medical office includes surgical instruments of the period, an examining table, and a medical library. Copper and Kings Using traditional copper-pot distillation, the distillery located in 1121 E. Washington St. | 502-561-0267 Butchertown produces brandy and vapor-distilled absinthe. Tours www.copperandkings.com and tasting opportunities are available. The Cressman Center for Visual Arts The center is home to the University of Louisville’s Department of 100 E. Main St. | 502-852-0288 Fine Arts glass program. The facility features a hot shop and cold www.art.louisville.edu working studios, sculpture studios and shops, a seminar room, and galleries. Evan Williams Bourbon Experience Located on Louisville’s historic “Whiskey Row,” the Evan Williams 528 W. Main St. | 502-584-2114 Bourbon Experience features an artisinal distillery, tours, tastings www.evanwilliams.com/visit.php and more! Celebrating the legacy of Evan Williams, Kentucky’s first distiller, this immersive experience brings to life the history and tradition of Kentucky’s native spirit. (continued) Louisville Downtown Partnership 556 South Fourth Street • Louisville, Kentucky 40202 • 502.584-6000 • fax 502.584-6009 • www.louisvilledowntown.org 11/2017 Attractions/Museums (Page 2 of 3) FACILITY ADDRESS/PHONE DESCRIPTION Falls of the Ohio State Park The 386-million-year-old fossil beds are among the largest naturally 201 W. Riverside Dr. Clarksville, IN exposed Devonian fossil beds in the world. The park features an 812-280-9970 | www.fallsoftheohio.org interpretive center overlooking the fossil beds containing an exhibit gallery and a video presentation. The Frazier History Museum A world-class museum that provides an unforgettable journey 829 W. Main St. | 502-753-5663 through more than 1,000 years of history with ever changing and www.fraziermuseum.org interactive exhibits, daily perfromances by costumed interpreters and engaging special events and programs. Flame Run Glass Studio & Gallery This facility offers a one-of-a-kind interactive, artistic experience 815 W. Market St. | 502-584-5353 that bings you up-close to 2000 degree hot glass at the largest www.flamerun.com privately owned glassblowing studio in the midwest. Jim Beam Urban Stillhouse Offers a unique visitor experience with a ‘Taste of History’, a look 404 S. Fourth St. | 502-855-8392 inside in a small working distillery, and a build-your-own-bottle www.americanstillhouse.com experience that can be filled with bourbon exclusively available at Jim Beam. Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company With roots dating back to the 1880s, this fifth generation family 120 N. Tenth St. | 502-566-4999 business produces moonshine and bourbon. Tours of the distillery, www.kentuckypeerless.com tastings, and a retail store are available. Kentucky Science Center / IMAX Theatre Major sciences are brought to life with interactive exhibits 727 W. Main St. | 502-561-6100 that engage your hands, your mind, and your imagination. An www.kysciencecenter.org educational and entertaining destination for families includes over 40,000 sq. ft. of exhibits, special events, and an IMAX theatre. KFC Yum! Center The official home of the University of Louisville men’s and 1 Arena Plaza | 502-690-9000 women’s basketball programs. In addition to being a great concert www.kfcyumcenter.com and sporting event venue, the arena also has spaces to rent for private events. Louisville Extreme Park The public skatepark provides skateboarding, in-line skating, biking 601 Franklin St. | 502-456-8100 opportunities for people of all ages and skill levels. The facility www.louisvilleextremepark.org includes 40,000 square feet of outdoor concrete skating surface, a 24 foot full-pipe, and a wooden vert ramp. Louisville Slugger Field The ballpark is home to the triple-A Louisville Bats baseball team 401 E. Main St. | 502-212-2287 and the Division III Louisville City FC soccer team. The retro- www.batsbaseball.com classic design of the stadium makes it one of the most attractive and www.louisvillecityfc.com admired parks in minor league baseball. The pitcher’s mound can be retracted to provide a level playing surface for soccer games. (continued) Louisville Downtown Partnership 556 South Fourth Street • Louisville, Kentucky 40202 • 502.584-6000 • fax 502.584-6009 • www.louisvilledowntown.org 11/2017 Attractions/Museums (Page 3 of 3) FACILITY ADDRESS/PHONE DESCRIPTION Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Hillerich & Bradsby Co. has been manufacturing Louisville Slugger 800 W. Main St. | 502-775-8443 baseball bats since 1884. Visitors can watch bats being made as www.sluggermuseum.com well as tour the museum that chronicles the impact this factory has had on the sport of baseball. Mark Peyton Glass Center & Gallery This multi-use facility is dedicated to the art of glass. Experience 815 W. Market St. | 502-992-3370 flameworking, glassblowing, hands-on workshops, art classes, and www.peytonglasscenter.com studio tours. Muhammad Ali Center The center provides an innovative and immersive visitor experience 144 N. Sixth St. | 502-584-9254 utilizing public programming and global initiatives to carry on www.alicenter.org Muhammad Ali’s legacy and continue his life’s work. National Society of the Sons of This national headquarters includes a Genealogical Research the American Revolution Library housing over 55,000 genealogical and historical reference 809 W. Main St. | 502-589-1776 materials. A museum on the American Revolution is planned. Thomas Edison House Located in historic Butchertown, this 1850s cottage was once home 729 E. Washington St. | 502-585-5247 to Thomas Edison. It is now a historic house and museum that www.edisonhouse.org seeks to preserve his memory and remarkable achievements. Waterfront Park The 85-acre park includes the Great Lawn and Festival Plaza 129 E. River Rd. | 502-574-3768 for special events, two children’s play areas, two restaurants, www.louisvillewaterfront.com picnic areas, walking paths, and views up and down the Ohio River. In 2013, the newest addition to the park was opened with the completion of the Big Four Bridge. A former railroad bridge converted into a pedestrian and bicycle path crossing the Ohio River connecting Louisville with Jeffersonville in Southern Indiana. Louisville Downtown Partnership 556 South Fourth Street • Louisville, Kentucky 40202 • 502.584-6000 • fax 502.584-6009 • www.louisvilledowntown.org 11/2017.