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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 https://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.http://louisville.edu/art/facilities- working studios, sculpture studios and shops, a seminar room, and resources/cressman-center.html galleries. David Armstrong Extreme Park The public skatepark provides skateboarding, in-line skating, biking 531 Franklin St. | 502-574-7275 opportunities for people of all ages and skill levels. The facility https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/ includes 40,000 square feet of outdoor concrete surface, a 24 foot park-list/david-armstrong-extreme-park full-pipe, and a wooden vert ramp. (continued) Louisville Downtown Partnership 315 Guthrie Street, Suite 300 • Louisville, Kentucky 40202 • 502.584-6000 • www.louisvilledowntown.org 6/2021 Attractions/Museums (Page 2 of 3) FACILITY ADDRESS/PHONE DESCRIPTION Evan Williams Bourbon Experience Located on Louisville’s historic “Whiskey Row,” the Evan Williams 528 W. Main St. | 502-272-2623 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. 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 https://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 brings you up-close to 2000 degree hot glass at the largest www.flamerun.com privately owned glassblowing studio in the midwest. Hyland Glass Stop in and watch handblown glass being crafted into functional 721 E. Washington St. | 502-384-2569 everyday glassware, sculptural objects and custom commission https://hylandglass.com pieces. Located in the Butchertown Corridor of NULU next door to the historical Thomas Edison House. 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 Slugger Field The ballpark is home to the triple-A Louisville Bats baseball team. 401 E. Main St. | 502-212-2287 The retro-classic design of the stadium makes it one of the most www.batsbaseball.com attractive and admired parks in minor league baseball. Lynn Family Stadium The stadium is the largest soccer-specific stadium in the region with 350 Adams St. | 502-568-2489 seating for 11,600 fans and a capacity of 15,304. Home to www.loucity.com/lynnfamilystadium Louisville City FC, the stadium boasts 18 luxury suites, premium seating amenities like club and loge seats along with ledge tables and a standing supporter section. (continued) Louisville Downtown Partnership 315 Guthrie Street, Suite 300 • Louisville, Kentucky 40202 • 502.584-6000 • www.louisvilledowntown.org 6/2021 Attractions/Museums (Page 3 of 3) FACILITY ADDRESS/PHONE DESCRIPTION Hillerich & Bradsby Co. has been manufacturing Louisville Slugger Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory baseball bats since 1884. Visitors can watch bats being made as well 800 W. Main St. | 502-775-8443 as tour the museum that chronicles the impact this factory has had on www.sluggermuseum.com the sport of baseball. This multi-use facility is dedicated to the art of glass. Experience Mark Payton Glass Center & Gallery flameworking, glassblowing, hands-on workshops, art classes, and 815 W. Market St., #100 | 502-992-3270 studio tours. https://paytonglasscenter.com After undergoing extensive reconstruction, this historic location Michter’s Distillery features the actual copper pot still from the Michter’s Pennsylvania 801 W. Main St. | 502-389-4290 Distillery, which traces its history back to 1753. Tours trace each step https://michters.com/fortnelson of whiskey production from the water to maturation. The center provides an innovative and immersive visitor experience Muhammad Ali Center utilizing public programming and global initiatives to carry on 144 N. Sixth St. | 502-584-9254 Muhammad Ali’s legacy and continue his life’s work. www.alicenter.org This national headquarters includes a Genealogical Research Library National Society of the housing over 55,000 genealogical and historical reference materials. Sons of the American Revolution A museum on the American Revolution is planned. 809 W. Main St. | 502-589-1776 www.sar.org Situated in the heart of downtown’s historic Whiskey Row, you will Old Forester Distilling Co. find the same four walls that Old Forester called home before 119 W. Main St. | 502-779-2222 Prohibition. Designed from the ground up to be a visitor experience www.oldforester.com and education center, this fully operational distillery also houses a cooperage and bottling facility. Located in the trendy Nulu district, this distillery offers tours that Rabbit Hole Distillery focus on engaging visitors’ senses by teaching about the history 711 E. Jefferson St. | 502-561-2000 of bourbon, different flavor notes and profiles, and the process of www.rabbitholedistillery.com whiskey making. This new museum promotes understanding and inspires appreciation Roots 101: African American Museum of the achievement, contribution and expriences of African Americans 124 N. First St. | 502-384-1940 using exhibits, programs, and activities to illustrate African-American https://roots-101.org history, culture, and art. Located in historic Butchertown, this 1850s cottage was once home to Thomas Edison House Thomas Edison. It is now a historic house and museum that seeks to 729 E. Washington St. | 502-585-5247 preserve his memory and remarkable achievements. www.edisonhouse.org The 85-acre park includes the Great Lawn and Festival Plaza for Waterfront Park special events, two children’s play areas, two restaurants, picnic areas, 129 E. River Rd. | 502-574-3768 walking paths, and views up and down the Ohio River. The newest www.louisvillewaterfront.com addition to the park, the Big Four Bridge, is a former railroad bridge converted into a pedestrian and bicycle path crossing the Ohio River. Louisville Downtown Partnership 315 Guthrie Street, Suite 300 • Louisville, Kentucky 40202 • 502.584-6000 • www.louisvilledowntown.org 6/2021.