This is the site where William Clark and Meriwether Lewis met overlooking the falls of the Ohio…read moreRiver before their expedition to explore the Northwest Territories. There's a stunning view of the falls and the city of Louisville. There is a replica of the slave cabin and only the chimney of the house which burned down in 2021. There is also a small picnic area.

Lewis & Clark Started here!…read more This is evidently where General George Rogers Clark started recruiting a team of people for discovery that became the Lewis & Clark Expedition. They left here on October 26, 1803 and returned on November 5, 1806. The house is locked, but what I was told is that in the warmer months it's opened up and you can walk around inside. There isn't much to see as far as the property goes, but turn around and look at the gorgeous falls of the Ohio river, downtown Louisville and the bridges. It's breathtaking!!

This is a waking bridge between Kentucky and Indiana!…read more It's free to the public and a great way to get some exercise. We have rode the bikes across it with seeing the area . It has so much to offer.

The Big Four Bridge, a pedestrian crossing bridge between Louisville Kentucky and Jeffersonville,…read moreIndiana. Welcome to Kentuckian! This bridge was established as a pedestrian Mecca in 2014. Prior to that, it was a rail road crossing. It's always been a center point for passengers and freight between these two vital cities. Safety has always been a factor! The bridge came to be in 1895. The historic breath of life is all around us here. Being new to the area, its views are a block from the house . At night the bridge lights up. During special events they have concerts under the bridge. The connections this bridge allows is truly remarkable. It's for transportation of humans and allowing us to see both sides of the water safely. Enjoy the views.

This is a nice sculpture located just outside of the entrance to the Falls of the Ohio Interpretive…read moreCenter right off the water. The bronze statue depicts Meriwether Lewis and William Clark shaking hands near the Falls of Ohio where Lewis has landed in 1803. The statue also marks the area where Lewis and Clark embarked on their historic expedition of discovery. The sculpture was created by the late C.A (Carol) Grende in 2003 and stands 10 feet tall and sits on a 4-foot-tall, 16.5-ton slab of 387-million-year-old Jefferson limestone. it was originally displayed at the Southern Indiana Visitors Center for a year before being moved to its current location. Parking is available nearby, but you will have a bit of a walk or you can park by the curb in front of the statue and jump out, see what you have to see and then continue on your trip. This is a marker for a piece of local history. It is a nice sculpture with a very interesting back story. It is worth a brief stop as part of a larger trip at the Falls of Ohio and the many attractions there.

This is where the Lewis & Clark expedition all began…read more.. I had this statue on the list of things to see and do while in the area but I couldn't find the location of statue by Yelp search... so I made a page so that others could located it easier. I was only able to find it because I asked a local and they said "I think it's down the road by the Falls... go straight down that road". All I knew it was on the river somewhere but wasn't sure which side IN or KY. You can find the statue in the Falls of the Ohio State Park next to a building named Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center over looking the falls in the background. "October 14, 1803, Merriweather Lewis came from Washington D.C. and met William Clark at the Falls of the Ohio River. When they shook hands, the Lewis and Clark Expedition began. October 26, 1803, The "Corps of Discovery" departed from Clarksville at the Falls of the Ohio on their journey to the Pacific ocean to explore the American West. November 05, 1806, returned to the Falls of the Ohio." This is a nice little piece of history right here!

Shall we get out and see some culture…read more This overlook sits off the waterline on the Indiana side of the Ohio River. It's under and around the wharf. It has so much to offer. During the summer time they have free concerts on a river boat barge with plenty of places to enjoy the music from. Now the potty situation is a portable one. After the June 19th, 2026 celebrations, which were uneventful. They were quiet too, the crowds did not leave any liter or bottles. Coming from a party town of Las Vegas it was great. No pee or vomit smells. The overlook is just a nice place to hang out and enjoy the Ohio River no matter what sort of a day it is. Wait five minutes the weather will change? The bridge at night lights up too with all sorts of LEDS! On the green is a river boat that they have concerts on every once in a while. It's the July 4, 2026 celebration and they had a free concert . It's was a great tribute band to Fleetwood Mac. Then the fireworks show exploded over our heads as the band rang in 250 years. Hold your hands and let the roar of the music and fireworks make your sanity challenged .

This Overlook in Jeffersonville is a hidden gem that offers panoramic views of the Ohio River and…read moredowntown Louisville. I had the overlook to myself during my visit to enjoy the river on a quiet Monday morning. I saw a lovely "steam" boat meandering down the river. The former Big Four Railway Bridge crossing the Ohio River is prominent to the west. The portico is upscale with benches and a picnic table to sit and enjoy the scenery. Roses and lilies were blooming around the pristinely manicured overlook. I thought of the history that has travelled this site on the river. Centuries of Indigenous people, Lewis & Clark, Lafayette and early settlers all traveled past this site. West of the overlook is a lovely grass amphitheater that will come alive in the summer. East of the overlook are empty boat slips. I found free street parking directly across from the overlook. I did not see public restrooms nearby. Access is wheel chair and stroller friendly. The Overlook is a must visit if you are in Jeffersonville.

Cool monument of a World War One mortar located in the nice and fun Frank e Simon park located in…read morethe "downtown" portion of Shepherdsville. Located next to a large gazebo area in the back of the park towards the old cemetery it is always cool seeing war monuments and history on display. A public kids park is a cool way to add a little history for our youth. Overall cool monument at a fun park that I would recommend anyone in the area check out. Lots or see and do in that small area to waste a few hours for some fun or relaxing times.

This is another cool landmark statue memorial cool thing to check out world war one mortar which I…read morenever even seen before or knew existed. So that's pretty awesome piece of history right here in our park

Is it the Rhine River in Germany or is it Kentucky…read more The engineer that designed this gatehouse and reservoir drew inspiration from a trip to Germany. This is a historic marker and on the National Register of Kentucky. Construction began in 1877, they lived on site to build and finish this project. In December of 1879, Louisville began using the reservoir. After the first five years many individuals came by buggy to walk around the grounds. The gate house and house were aesthetically eye appealing. Louisville water planted trees, placed a walking path, and horse hitches for guests to stay and enjoy the surrounding countryside. Louisville water still continue to maintain the water basin today. Mules are used to clean the mud from the Ohio River. As of even now; we are still seeing the beauty of the original dream of a single engineers dream of glory here in Louisville Kentucky. All these years later we still walk and gather around the grounds of this elegant building and surrounding area.

I love the reservoir! There is a great walking path around the water. It's great no matter the time…read moreof day and you can see beautiful sunsets. I also love seeing the ducks and other birds around. There is ample stree parking but there is a lot near the aquatic center. The walking trail is open from dawn to dusk.

City Hall ... a well known spot in Louisville's downtown, but not a spot most of us need or want to…read morevisit. I spent time there with my son and classmates for their mock trial competition. We found ourselves in small courtrooms used throughout the week by our local judges and attorneys. You will enter through the front doors and pass through security. Pockets must be emptied and bags placed on the scanner. You can bring in drinks and food but no glass containers. Vending machines can also be found inside. Bathrooms were in terrible shape, sometimes out of toilet paper. Overall this isn't an exciting building structurally. I was hoping it would feel more historical and interesting. Below is the information from the Louisville Metro Government website, which gives insight of its history and current usage. ..................... Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, this Louisville landmark at 601 W. Jefferson St. is an impressive piece of civil Architecture and a metaphor for Louisville's Post War optimism and can-do attitude. Its exuberance is a stylistic counterpoint to the far more austere, 1836 Greek Revival style county courthouse across 6th St. Before city hall was built, there was no city Government building. City officials had shared space in the County Courthouses. Plans for the city hall were initiated when a design competition was help with the winner receiving five hundred dollars. In April 1867 the winning design, created by Louisville architects John Andrewartha and CS Mergell, was chosen. By the summer of 1870 the final plans of construction had been drawn by Andrewartha, in association with local architects C.L. Stancliff and Co. The existing government buildings on the site were demolished, and ground was broken for the building's foundation. The city engineer, I.M. St. John had been chosen by Louisville General Counsel to oversee the project, and Andrewartha was named the managing architect. Built with stone from the White River quarries near Salem, Indiana, city hall's construction took place between 1870 and 1873 at a cost of $464,778. The city hall, with its three stories and raised basement, was a blend of Italianate motifs and the French Second Empire style that was prominent in civic buildings after the Civil War. The edifice is also characterized by prolific use of symbolic ornamentation. Louisville's trust in progress and railroads is reflected in the buildings upper carvings. For instance, the pediment over the main entrance displays a bas relief of the city seal represented by a train "plowing through the wilderness" past such Southern flora as a palm tree and bearing the slogan "Progress 1871" This not only indicated the direction of Louisville's principal trade but was also an apt symbol of the tremendous influence the railroads, especially the Louisville and Nashville line, had on the city's commercial development. Likewise, the stone livestock carvings along the sides of the building reflect the importance of Louisville's Stockyards in her economic history. Another prominent feature of the city hall is its 196-foot-high, four faced clock tower with a mansard roof, built by Henry Whitestone in 1876 after an 1875 fire had damaged the original. A major exterior restoration of City Hall was undertaken in 2017. The limestone walls were cleaned, masonry joints were tuck pointed, and windows were renovated. During the restoration, several architectural elements were replaced such as the limestone columns and cast-iron corbels. Many of the same methods used to construct the elements were used to recreate the replacement pieces. Thought the exterior has remained largely unchanged, several renovations and remodeling projects have left little of the original interior intact. Today, the building houses the offices and chambers of the Louisville Metro Council.

"The way to predict your future is to create it!"…read more Connecting Indiana and Kentucky together this six lane cable bridge carries individuals back and forth over the Ohio River. It was opened in December of 2015. Its namesake is in honor of President Lincoln and his birth place of Kentucky. The bridge was built to accommodate the public and stress of traffic congestion from the John F Kennedy bridge Now the tolls that we pay go to make the surrounding areas beautiful. Make sure and visit the dedication to President Lincoln and his life and many other memories on the Kentucky side.

The Abraham Lincoln bridge is new and i don't understand why Yelpers give it only two stars unless…read moreyou live under the bridge. Is it the toll? It's a $200 million dollar modern six lane suspension bridge over the Ohio River and it is drop dead gorgeous. I have my EZPass so moving through is a breeze. Travel is so much easier in and out of Louisville since the bridge has opened. There are no toll booths so if you do not have a pass then you will receive a bill in the mail and it is a little more expensive. So get the pass! The pass can be used in a number of states so it is a handy thing to have.