Lets speak about having an awesome experience, one you can walk aways with memories that will…read moreabsolutely last forever. The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory was a short walk from our hotel and we came here with the express idea of having fun. For my wife and I, it was a second tour here which is pretty much the same as the first tour was [with some new players added to the roster.] Your factory tour starts out with a short movie explaining where the wood comes from and how the company is certainly doing its part on replanting trees and conservation. From there it is a really cool trip through a baseball bat production line. Actually, it is nothing less than amazing to see a bat go from start to finish. After the your we spent some time going through this really cool museum Everywhere you turn there is a 'Kodak moment' [photo opportunity] where you stand over home plate and snap a photo with a baseball card backdrop or take with your favorite players...Hank Aaron, Babe Roberto Clemente, Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Ted Williams, and even Derek Jeter. The hall is loaded with fantastic exhibits and amazing memorabilia everyplace you go. This place is fun no matter what level of baseball fan you are. They have a terrific gift shop and a stand aone area wear you can by custom bats with you name on it. You can even order bats with a logo. Marketing is definately a strong point here.

"Beat on the brat, beat on the brat Beat on the brat with a…read morebaseball bat" (The Ramones) The first Louisville Slugger baseball bat dates to1884, Today, they account for 6 out of every 10 bats used in Major League baseball. We learned all that and a lot more at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory Tour. Of course, bats were a big part of our day. We saw bats used by scores of baseball's greats. What was very cool was the opportunity to swing a real bat used by a real star. I went up to a display board that listed scores of names, then I approached an attendant who wore white gloves to hand over my bat of choice, which in my case was a Derek Jeter bat. I was surprised at the weight of the Jeter bat; it really didn't seem to be much heavier than what I swung in my softball days. Of course, he out-homered me by about 500 dingers. There was a photo opportunity where you stand over home plate and snap a photo with a baseball card backdrop! Of course, we did that. We saw realistic wax figures of Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Ted Williams, Roberto Clemente and Derek Jeter. There are fantastic exhibits everywhere that document the history and glory of America's pastime. The factory tour was incredible and traced the manufacture of bats from tree logs into modern day baseball bats. You can buy a customized bat, and every tour patron walks away with a miniature bat. PRO TIP Carrying your miniature bat won't get you past TSA, so you'd better pack it into your checked luggage!

Crazy big boat - but should be bigger b/c it's based on our modern arm length & humans were overall…read moretaller 4K yrs ago. Shuttle there was pretty fast. Many of the extra exhibits around the ark are extra money of course. The little zoo was nice. The inside was loaded w/ things to see. If you read it all it would take all day. The photo op at the beginning comes out to about $35. Also, many of the prices in the gift shop was very high. One aspect I thought was kind of odd was the unusual number of dinosaurs displayed in the ark. You would think there were more dinosaurs back then then most of the animals we are familiar with. Maybe it's just a way to attract the kids attention. It would be cool if they had a time-lapse video of the construction, and maybe I missed it. The buffet was definitely worth hitting up. All the food was actually good. I had no complaints and the staff kept most things very fresh. There was plenty of options and many drinks to choose from as well. The desserts were all tasty as well. Donut holes were a kid fave. Tons of seating too.

A great place to learn about Noah's Ark, especially for me because I am not very familiar with the…read morestory. I'd been hearing about the Ark Encounter from friends for years, so we finally made the trip over the Fourth of July weekend. Ideally you can spend a half a day here... My pro tip: get there early, especially on weekends. There are huge crowds and while there's plenty of parking, it's $15 fee and you'll take a shuttle to the Ark. If you don't want a long walk in the full sun or long shuttle lines, arrive early or wait until a couple of hours before closing. Inside the venue there are plenty of clean bathrooms on every level. Be prepared to do a lot of reading and exploring. It's fascinating to see how they explain everything from food storage and waste to daily life aboard the Ark, along with exhibits covering the Ice Age and biblical history like Adam and Eve. I'd recommend this more for adults or older kids. Younger children might lose interest quick since many of the exhibits are reading based. We visited during a heat wave, so we skipped the zoo, restaurants, and zip lines outside. My only downside is that admission is a little pricey, especially since those attractions aren't included with the ticket but the park is well kept, so clean. The staff were amazing, super friendly and very knowledgeable.

The kiddos plus cousins recently invaded the Kentucky Science Center. We got to explore it much…read moremore than we had been able to before, and I left with more appreciation for all that it offers. The kids played with the sensory activities, the dinosaur and animal exhibits, engineering fun, the makerspace and so much more. We ended up spending a couple hours there, and we could have stayed longer if not for impending nap times. The facility was clean and so much for everyone to learn. Our family members, who were visiting from Philly, lamented the fact that they don't have a kids science museum like this by them. It was neat to see it through their eyes. We also ended up getting the membership that also includes the Louisville Zoo. As long as we visit twice, the membership will be a deal. The science center also hosts great events, including some fun ones for adults. Plus we need to go back and see a film in its theater. Like I wrote in my last review of the center, it's a gem!

This review is well overdue. We've visited quite a few science centers and children's museum so I…read morecan't help but compare this spot to others. It's conveniently located in the heart of downtown Louisville alongside other museums like the slugger museum. We were lucky and able to find metered parking around the corner. My biggest complaint with this museum was the price $$$ to experience ratio. The price was on par with some of the nicer museums of this nature like Cosi in Columbus, Carnegie in Pittsburgh, etc but the experience wasn't up to the same level. It also felt like there were a lot of kids not being watched closely so we had to keep an extra close eye on our younger crew in this space. The museum features playscapes, hands-on experiences, space exhibits, creamy area, water play, etc. making it ideal for ages two and up.

Fun little tour by a knowledgeable guide. Historical house in Milford…read more They are only open for a few hours the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month but worth a visit. $8 a person. It's always nice to see a group working on saving bits of local history.

Totally not what I was expecting!! I had been invited to…read more"High Tea" and didn't realize it was at one of Milford's Historical Homes! This was such a delight to walk into a Victorian home where the dining area we were sitting in was decked out and I felt like I had walked into a scene of "Downton Abbey." The tea was delicious! All the food was beautifully presented (Unfortunately for those who are gluten and dairy free, make sure you eat beforehand, none of the options cater to those limitations, however they did have fruit kabobs!). The tour of the home was a fun exploration and our tour guide was very informative of the time period and the residents of the home back in the 1800's.

Excellent personal tour by Kathy. Great place to stop and…read morehear some KY history of the Bryant Boone family. Price is fair and i love love that we were able to walk into each room and see the antiques up close. We were so pleased to find this tour.

Although Waveland was closed, the grounds are open from dawn to dusk. A misty morning, I strolled…read morethe paths, taking in the lovely historic property. Fog had rolled in this morning which gave it a surreal view. 83 83

Nice old Louisville mansion tour . We did the self guided and were greeted by a guide on each floor…read moreproviding info and stories.. AC was comfortable too. The store next to it where you buy entrance tix was worthwhile to browse . We also did a walking tour with guide 60 minutes long just prior to it which was excellent way to see and get to know about this cool area.

My husband and I recently toured the Conrad-Caldwell house and were amazed by the beautiful…read morecraftsmanship and stories of the house's history. I recommend this incredible gem in Louisville!

This was one of the stops on the Chocolate Crawl today. Although small there's a lot of history to…read moreenjoy in this museum. OK, as a college student I had to watch Birth of a Nation by local filmmaker, D.W. Griffith and it of course is controversial with its racist theme. Still the museum touches on that and makes no excuses for it. Several years ago I did attend a tour of the African American cemetery that was exceptional. Grab an almanac that has the schedule of events for the coming year. It has been a while since I attended an event or lecture here but hope to reacquaint myself with this museum. Helpful and friendly staff is a plus here.

During a local event in LaGrange, I stopped in this quaint little building. Not knowing what to…read moreexpect, I was pleasantly surprised. The amount of history displayed is wonderful. So much local information on just about everything. The exhibits are interactive, lots to see, a few televisions playing videos, a make-shift movie theater, and take-away info. My admission was free on the day I visited, but there are tickets/fees upon entry. Well worth the visit and very kid friendly.