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Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. Why visit Louisville?

    With countless sights, sounds, and attractions, Louisville is the perfect choice for a getaway. There are 120 unique attractions in the Louisville Metro area.
     

  2. How do I start planning a trip to Louisville?

    Call 1-888-LOUISVILLE (888-568-4784).  
     

  3. What restaurants are available in downtown Louisville?

    Old and new combine exciting ways in Louisville's downtown. Enjoy the tried and true traditions or enjoy one of the new eateries at Fourth Street Live!, a $70 million entertainment district. Hard Rock Cafe' serves up burgers and rock 'n roll memorabilia, while one block away you can dine in five-star style at the Oakroom in the Seelbach Hilton Hotel. Savor the flavor of Tuscany at Vincenzo's where Italian dining is at its best, or enjoy continental cuisine in an atmosphere reminiscent of European courtyard dining at White Oak.
     

  4. What about shopping in downtown Louisville?FAQ

    Shopping in downtown Louisville is as varied as its dining scene. Find exquisite creations of glass at Glassworks, or authentic Kentucky-made crafts at the Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft. If your passion is antiques, Joe Ley is one of America's largest and most unusual antique stores to shop for treasures. On the first Friday of every month, hop on a TARC trolley and take a ride along the Main and Market Street corridors to visit the more than 20 gallerien in the ArtZone.
     

  5. I'm interested in the performing arts. What does Louisville have to offer?

    In addition to Louisville's vibrant visual arts community, there is a cultural experience to fit any age and interest. Downtown is home to many of the performing arts including: the nationally-recognized professional theatre for young audiences, Stage One: Louisville's Family Theater and the Tony Award-winning Actors Theatre of Louisville to the elegance of the Louisville Ballet, Louisville Orchestra and Kentucky Opera.
     

  6. FAQI hear that there are many family-friendly attractions Downtown. Will you tell me more?

    Visitors to downtown can enjoy several major family attractions within blocks of one another. You'll know when you've found the Louisville Slugger Museum when you see the world's largest baseball bat, standing 120 feet tall and weighing 68,000 pounds, just outside the entrance. Across Main Street you'll find Louisville's newest attraction, the Frazier International History Museum. History comes alive in this internationally significance of weaponry and armor in the context of events that have its four-story-tall and 58-foot wide IMAX Theatre. In the "e-Main" Street district you'll find Louisville Slugger Field, award-winning Waterfront Park and the Louisville Extreme Park, just to name a few.
     

  7. What is there to do after dark?

    Head back to Fourth Street Live! to find a variety of nightclubs that satisfies any taste of nightlife. Sully's Restaurant and Saloon is a cozy Irish-inspired pub, while Saddle Ridge celebrates country music in a western decor. Knock a few pins down at The Sports and Social Club or enjoy one of Kentucky's premium bourbons at Maker's Mark Bourbon House and Lounge.