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Hometown Tourist Celebration

Hometown Tourist Do you know…Over 5 million visitors come to Louisville each year to visit friends & family?

Louisville’s Hometown Tourist Celebration (May 6 to 31), has been encouraging those friends and family – YOU – to “be a tourist in their own hometown” for more than a decade.

During the month, deep discounts at 55 area attractions, 15 hotels and 14 restaurants are valid for anyone with a Kentucky or Indiana ID, local college ID or military ID.

New this year – Hometown Quest Scavenger Hunt

Part race, part scavenger hunt and part historical, sight-seeing tour, The Hometown Quest is an activity filled event for both children and adults.

Organized by The Louisville Quest, this hunt is fun, easy to do and best of all – FREE! Pick up your game cards and complete the scavenger hunt on Saturdays, May 11, 18 or 25 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Game cards available at the Louisville Visitors Center (4th and Jefferson).

Answer challenge questions and solve puzzles at different locations within 60 minutes while taking a tour of downtown Louisville. After completing the scheduled task or activity at each location on the spaces, Stamp Masters will verify the completion of the activities and place an official stamp on the game card. Once all spaces are filled, turn in your completed game card at the Louisville Visitors Center and get a free official Louisville t-shirt.

Want More Hometown Tourist Advice?

Stop by and see us, ask questions and pick-up a Hometown Tourist Brochure at one of these local events:

Tuesday, May 7: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Hometown Tourist Celebration Kick Off Press Conference and Attraction Showcase at Fourth Street Live! Win free prizes and test your Louisville trivia knowledge.

Friday, May 10: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Louisville Bats Tailgate Party outside Louisville Slugger Field on Witherspoon Plaza

Saturday, May 11: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Louisville Buy Local Fair at The Water Tower

Friday, May 17: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday, May 18: noon - 10 p.m.
Old Louisville SpringFest on 1st Street between Oak and Magnolia Streets

Tuesday May 21: 11:30 am-2 pm
Fourth Street Sidewalk Sale & Open House at the LCVB’s Visitor Information Center at the corner of 4th & Jefferson Streets in downtown. Stop by for fantastic deals on Louisville souvenir items, free food samples from Blu Italian Grille and music by Big Poppa.

Want to Get Involved?

The Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau is looking for volunteers to help with a variety of events, meetings and conventions. A variety of positions need to be filled including volunteers at two downtown visitors centers and the Old Louisville visitors center. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have a passion for Louisville.

Volunteer Coordinator, Rose Caple, will work with you to find the volunteer opportunity that matches your schedule and interests. For more information, visit www.gotolouisville.com/volunteer, call 502-379-6109 or email Rose.