Discover the world-renowned fossil beds that date back 400 million years.
Farmington’s design was taken from plans by Thomas Jefferson.
This National Historic Landmark served as the last home of General George Rogers Clark.
Admire the world’s largest baseball bat before going inside to see how Louisville Sluggers are made.
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Cultural/Heritage Tour –Groups
4 Day/3 Night
Day One
- Kentucky Show!- A multi-Sensory experience that tells a beautiful story about the rich history of Kentucky. This show offers a Kentucky 101 for people that are visiting for the first time. For those that have been to Kentucky before, this show offers itself as a reminder of why the state is so special. The imagery is beautiful and sounds are comforting. The KentuckyShow! is narrated by Ashley Judd, a Kentucky Native.
- Falls of the Ohio State Park: Travel back in to the stone age on a tour of the Falls of the Ohio State Park. Discover the world-renowned fossil beds that date back 400 million years. 220 acres of exposed Devonian fossil beds to explore. The Interpretive Center features a full size mammoth skeleton plus there are exhibits on the geology, history and cultural development of the Falls of the Ohio. A spectacular audiovisual show is also included.
- Belle of Louisville: Dinner onboard the Historic Belle of Louisville- Enjoy a scrumptious dinner aboard a treasured National Historic Landmark. The Belle is over 90 years old and is the oldest operating steamboat in the nation.
- Overnight at Louisville accommodation
Day Two
- Churchill Downs Backstretch Breakfast Tour- Start your day by experiencing the exclusive atmosphere of a morning at the track with a preview of the magical process of training world-class Thoroughbreds during the early morning workout.
- Kentucky Derby Museum- Experience Derby Day from the starting gate to the finish line. The Kentucky Derby Museum brings the pageantry and excitement of the Kentucky Derby to life. Feel the excitement of the crowds and hear the thunder of the hoofs with a presentation of “The Greatest Race”. (pay one price per person for Churchill Downs & Kentucky Derby Museum).
- Frazier History Museum - Take an unforgettable journey through history that spans 1,000 years and rocked 2 continents with one of the greatest collection of historical artifacts in the world. The Frazier features many great collections that tell tales of pivotal moments in history that shaped many nations. The Frazier also offers traveling exhibits that are unique to Louisville’s history. Along with many of these temporary exhibits, the Frazier will offer a first-person costumed historical interpretation themed to match the exhibit. Groups will also enjoy guided tours and sword fighting demonstrations.
- Lynn’s Paradise Café- Take a break with lunch at one of the four most fun restaurants in America, according to Esquire Magazine!! Lynn’s is always warm and welcoming with an eclectic menu and motif to match!
- Farmington Historic House Museum- Constructed in 1815, Farmington’s design was taken from plans by Thomas Jefferson and no house in Kentucky more embodies Federal architecture. The former 552 acre hem plantation now includes an elaborate early 19th century garden, stone spring house and barn, blacksmiths shops and carriage house.
- Take a step back in time to Historic Old Louisville, one of the nation’s largest historic preservation districts and the largest neighborhood of Victorian homes in the United States. These grand Victorian mansions reflect an architectural style of centuries past ranging from the Renaissance Revival, Queen Anne and Chateauesque. Ghost tours, mansion tours, garden tours and walking tours are available for groups.
- “Real food” is waiting for you for dinner at Joe Huber’s Family Restaurant. You won’t find food freshly prepared like Huber’s…except maybe at your mother’s or grandmother’s table! Huber’s menu includes Huber honey ham and their famous fried biscuits and apple butter. Everything is made fresh from scratch!
- Overnight at Louisville accommodation of choice.
Day Three
- Hard Rock Café: Hunka Hunka Burning breakfast at Hard Rock Café Celebrate Rock n Roll with a breakfast fit for the KING including an all-you-can eat breakfast buffet, a personalized Elvis memorabilia tour and a group Elvis trivia game.
- Louisville Stoneware: Discover the history of pottery and paint your own piece of art at Louisville Stoneware. A tradition that has been preserved since 1879, Stoneware is one of the United States’ oldest producers of handmade and hand-painted stoneware.
- Mega Caverns – Once an urban legend, Mega Caverns is now a reality. This man made cavern was once a limestone pit mine that eventually lost mineral rights. For the past 50 years this space has served many purposes, most notably, the largest civil defense shelter to be used in the event of a nuclear disaster during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Now, years later, this mine has been turned into a one of a kind attraction. Your group will take a jeep driven tram through 17 miles of underground caverns and learn about the history of the cavern. Temperature is always 58 degrees so a light jacket is needed.
- Muhammad Ali Center- The Center serves as an international educational center that inspires us to find the “Greatness Within”. Preserving the legacy of Louisville’s most famous native son Muhammad Ali, visitors will experience state of the art interactive exhibits and a biographical storyline of Ali’s values: respect, confidence, conviction, dedication, spirituality and giving.
- Kingfish Seafood Restaurant located on River Road. One of 3 locally owned seafood restaurants, regionally famous for their southern fried seafood.
- Historic Locust Grove- Circa 1790, This National Historic Landmark served as the last home of General George Rogers Clark. The home has a collection of gardens and is an example of early nineteenth-century frontier America and a true Southern Plantation.
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory- Tour the World- famous bat factory. Admire the world’s largest baseball bat before going inside to see how Louisville Sluggers are made. Have an all-star experience by swinging a bat just like Babe Ruth’s, facing down a 90 mph fastball and sharing a dugout with Mickey Mantle. The “Louisville Slugger” has been essential in the sport of baseball since 1884.
- Captains Quarters- Before the turn of the century this historic restaurant was a way station for weary river travelers. Located on the scenic Ohio River at Harrods Creek, Captain Quarters is a favorite spot for summertime outdoor dining.
- Overnight at Louisville accommodation of choices
Day Four
- Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site- Hodgenville, Kentucky. Built at the location of Lincoln’s birth, the solid marble, neoclassical monument houses the symbolic cabin of Lincoln’s birth.
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