4 Day/3 Night

Day One

Afternoon

• Falls of the Ohio offers exploration of the largest exposed Devonian era fossil bed in the world. Imagine finding history at your feet. When the tide is low you can walk out and do more exploring of the beds and life in the Mighty Ohio River. Look back at the city skyline and you will see the power that rushes through the speelways at the Original Falls of the Ohio. The interpretive center will take you through each era that has shaped the river to what you see today.

Evening

• Derby Dinner Playhouse offers adventure of a different kind-side splitting hilarity. Your student group will enjoy the Broadway style productions performed in the round. Enjoy a Southern-Style buffet that include soft drinks and prepare your self for a great time.
• Overnight at Student Friendly Louisville Accommodations

Day Two

Morning

• 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. Hear the thundering hooves practicing to be number ONE.
• Louisville Zoo: Experience the newest addition to the Louisville Zoo: Glacier Run. Designed as an imaginary gold mining town on the edge of the arctic wilderness Glacier Run is based on the notion that humankind and nature must co-exist. The exhibit offers a truly unique experience where guests can connect with magnificent animals like polar and grizzly bears, interact with zookeepers to learn about conservation and become temporarily immersed in the experiences of life on the tundra. Glacier Run engages both your attention and imagination. The Bear Habitat boasts a spectacular, 22’ tall window where visitors can watch the bears both above and below the waterline. Other windows provide views where bears can be observed climbing craggy cliffs, snoozing in the sun or digging in pits that contain a variety of interesting(and perhaps tasty) items for the bears. In the town (patterned after Churchill Canada –the Polar Bear Capital of the World) a truck has pulled up to the loading dock of the general store. Guests can sit in the cab while bears rummage around in the bed of the truck, separated by a glass barrier of course.

Evening

• Belle of Louisville-Leisurely cruise or river racing what is your adventure?  The Belle of Louisville will take your group up the Mighty Ohio River for a scenic cruise and just maybe add some sibling rivalry with sister ship, the Spirit of Jefferson. Your group can also enjoy a scrumptious dinner aboard this treasured National Historic Landmark. The Belle is over 90 years old, is the oldest operating steamboat still in operation n the nation and quite the legendary lady!
   

Day Three

Morning

• Breakfast at Lynn’s Paradise Café - Start your day off right with an adventurous breakfast of Southern Comfort food 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!
   
• Canoe on the Blue River- Adventure your students won’t soon forget. Canoe through the wooded hills of scenic Southern Indiana. Rugged limestone bluffs, dotted with caves, often tower high above the river. The Blue River features alternating fast water riffles and slower moving pools. The width and depth of the river vary, but average depth is about five feet. Your group will enjoy getting close to nature. Choose from different lengths of trips on the Blue River. Average group trip 2-4 hours.
   
• Lunch on the road

Afternoon

• Cave Exploring at Wyandotte Caves: Nestled in the hills of the Harrison-Crawford State Forest, Wyandotte Caves have fascinated visitors for over 150 years. Immense passageways and huge caverns contrast with delicate formations and crystals, woven together with a rich history spanning thousands of years. Feel like a true cave explorer as you navigate your way walking and sometimes crawling through winding passages. Come prepared to climb, crawl, and get dirty.

Evening

• Blue Suede Dinner at Hard Rock Café:  Enjoy a personalized memorabilia tour and a group Elvis Trivia game. Lunch menu includes Elvis’ favorite-grilled peanut butter and banana sandwiches.  
• Overnight at Student Friendly Louisville Accommodations

Day Four

Morning

• Breakfast at Hotel
• Head to Cave City to see one of the original seven wonders of the world-Mammoth Cave. Mammoth Cave, currently measuring 350 miles long and 379 feet deep, is known as the longest cave in the world. While most visitors to Cave City, Kentucky come to view Mammoth Cave National Park’s subterranean wonders, its surface beauty should not be overlooked. Aboveground, Mammoth offers 53,000 acres of scenic parkland perfect for hiking, fishing, paddling and wildlife viewing.
• Head home! Thanks for Visiting

For itinerary and tour planning assistance contact Kate Kane with the Tourism Development Department of the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-626-5646 or send an email to kkane@gotolouisville.com