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    Enjoy food and a performance at the Derby Dinner Playhouse.

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    The Louisville Zoo has an authentic thatched hut eatery decorated with tribal art and built by Zulu artists.

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    Enjoy a scrumptious dinner on a treasured National Historic Landmark.

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    One of the four most fun restaurants in America.

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Louisville Gourmet

Want to taste true Southern cooking? Look no further. Discover the inspiration behind the Colonel’s famous recipe.

Day One

E V E N I N G

  • Derby Dinner Playhouse – Sit back, relax and enjoy dinner and a show as Derby Dinner Playhouse puts on a professional Broadway style production of comedy, music or mystery with a delicious Southern buffet-style dinner.
  • Overnight at Louisville accommodation of choice 

Day Two

M O R N I N G

  • 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 worldclass 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.”

A F T E R N O O N

  • Limestone Restaurant – Limestone Restaurant offers great-tasting Southern-style food in a warm, comfortable environment. Enjoy a cooking demonstration of favorite Kentucky recipes by one of the area’s best chefs.
  • Tour and Tasting at Felice Vineyards – Where wine lovers enjoy the 60,000-bottle wine cellar.
  • Louisville Science Center – Have an experience of scientific proportions as you become the scientist in your very own lab creating tasty ice cream from start to finish.

E V E N I N G

  • Dinner cruise onboard the historic Belle of Louisville – Enjoy a scrumptious dinner on 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 of choice

Day Three

M O R N I N G

  • Breakfast at Lynn’s Paradise Cafe – Start your day off right with breakfast 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-style architecture. The English garden is typical of early nineteenth century, with its combination of flowers, vegetables, fruits and herbs.

A F T E R N O O N 

  • Sullivan University Culinary Tour and Lunch – Nationally and internationally renowned chefs lend their expertise on a “cooking adventure” in one of three state-of-the-art kitchens. Tour the demo room and take a shuttle to “The Bakery” for more culinary delights. Lunch at Winston’s includes a world cuisine menu.
  • Riverside, The Farnsley- Moreman Landing – Built circa 1837 and standing atop a gentle rise overlooking the Ohio River, the Farnsley-Moreman House stands as a testament to the important role agriculture along the river played in the development of the United States.
  • Schimpff’s Confectionery – Schimpff’s is a sweet visit to the past. See fine hand-made candies produced with turn-ofthe- century equipment. Free admission 

E V E N I N G

  • Joe Huber Family Farm and Restaurant – See life on the farm first-hand at Joe Hubers. Stroll or take a guided wagon ride through the fields. An abundant selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables are available at the market. “Real food” is waiting for you at dinner. You won’t find food freshly prepared like Huber’s…except maybe at your mother’s or grandmother’s table! Everything is made fresh, from scratch!  
  • Overnight at Louisville accommodation of choice 

Day Four

M O R N I N G

  • Breakfast with the Animals at the Louisville Zoo – The Louisville Zoo has an authentic thatched hut eatery decorated with tribal art and built by Zulu artists. In Boma Village, the Louisville Zoo’s culinary staff will delight your group with a hearty breakfast.
  • Jim Beam’s American Outpost – Visit the world’s largest bourbon distiller. Learn all about Jim Beam Bourbon and Beam family heritage at the American Outpost. Tours provide insight into the centuries-old art of distilling and the legacy of Jim Beam Bourbon. Sample a selection of hand-crafted small-batch bourbons. Free admission 
  • Depart for home. Thanks for visiting Louisville!

 

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