Waverly Hills was my first paranormal explanation. They have 2-hour guided tours but I took the…read more6-hour tour from midnight to 6:00 am. When we entered the building they had a historical video playing. They took us through a quick tour of the whole building, then brought us back to the start to explore on our own. We had lots of rich paranormal activity through flashlights and the Estes method. My sister's roomate saw a shadow figure. All four of us heard voices in the body chute, but nobody was at the bottom. In another part of the building is also a haunted house and an escape room, but we didn't do any of that.

Paranormal treasure [Louisville KY]…read more Hubby wanted to do this tour when he learned that it was located in Louisville. I tried booking online thru Eventbrite but all tours that weekend were fully booked. I decided to give it a shot and called them. They were able to squeeze us in the first tour of the evening which was 9:00p. We arrived 15 mins early as instructed and made our way inside the gothic building. As many other curious visitors of Waverly Hills we were in search of history, architecture and the paranormal. There was a sign posted inside as we were registering: "This establishment is reported to be Haunted. Management is NOT responsible and cannot be held liable for any actions of any Ghosts/Spirits on these premises." www.theRealWaverlyHIlls.com Background: Waverly Hills Sanatorium was a former tuberculosis hospital in Louisville KY. TB was widespread in the area, resulting in a waiting list to stay at the sanatorium. Despite its name, Waverly Hills was not a mental hospital; a sanatorium is any institution that provides treatment and convalescence for chronic illnesses. Our tour guide was a member of the Historical Society. The experience included a guided tour where we were lead, at least partially, across all 5 floors and we also had the chance to look down the body chute. Waverly Hills has a reputation as one of the most haunted places in America and has been featured on ghost hunting shows as "Ghost Hunters," "Ghost Adventures," "Paranormal Lockdown," and "Buzzfeed Unsolved." There were some 30 of us in the tour... the historical stories shared with us were interesting and cool but I did not feel any of the following: full grabs, see shadows, apparitions, or shadow people, feel permanent residents walking up to people, taps, temp changes-cold spots, or hotspots, heard screams, footsteps nor door slamming. Too many people on our tour but I can't complain because we were just lucky to get in as extras. Waverly Hills Sanatorium is on the National Register of Historic Places for both its significance historically, as well as the architectural significance of the building. Review #3911

Being at Farmington is both sobering but also very inspirational. The last time that I visited…read moreFarmington was during a family reunion in 2005 or 2006. I am a direct descendent of David and Martha Spencer, the patriarch and matriarch of a family of enslaved black people on this farm. They are my great-great-great grandparents. I know who begat who and therefore, who begat me. I am fortunate that I know that part of my lineage. My ancestors toiled the land but did not reap the fruits of their labor. That is where their story began, but, not where it ended. After being freed from the bondage of slavery, my ancestors went forth and created a life and a legacy right in Louisville, Kentucky and beyond! I am proud of their strength, perseverance, love, and dedication to family. This beautiful place is a testament to how far we have come as Americans and we have come far. It is also a reminder that the fight for equality, freedom, justice, and democracy for ALL is a battle that continues to be waged and a battle, together, will be won.

We have walked the grounds of Farmington many times, it's a peaceful and lovely place to visit,…read moreeven if you don't do the guided tour. We have done the guided tour before and very much enjoyed it as well. They take care to talk about the enslaved folks who lived there as people and honor their history also. There's also a Lincoln connection which is cool to hear about, and there is a working farm on the property and a native prairie which was recently installed. Lots of wildlife to see.

We had a nice time visiting Abraham Lincoln boyhood home. It was off the side of the road while we…read morewere driving around exploring the area. Didn't really know what to expect but we got out. Took a few photos. Had a good time.

This is a small park compared with the Birthplace Historical Site nearby. There's plenty of parking…read moreright off the road, and it's completely free to visit. It seems that this location is not open as consistently as the Birthplace Historical Site nearby. It was closed on the day that we happened to be around, but we were still able to park and walk around. There's a visitor center / gift shop and a replica cabin representing Lincoln's boyhood home. Beyond that, there are some trails and an overlook onto a prairie, but overall the park is small. It's worth a stop if you are in the area visiting other Lincoln sites, but it's less impressive than the Birthplace Historical Site nearby.

Our driver/guide really knows the city and provided a terrific overview of the colorful history of…read moreLouisville. She was fabulous!

Thanks, Adam. Great tour of Louisville. He is very knowledgeable and has a good sense of humor.read more

We celebrated my husband's 90th birthday with a Kentucky River Tour, along with our daughter, who…read morewas visiting from Denver, CO, with her teenage daughter. Our daughter had spent part of her growing-up years here in Frankfort, where my husband and I have lived for 50+ years. She enjoys introducing her Colorado daughter to the beautifully forested, living beauty of Kentucky's natural world. Before departing the dock, we enjoyed browsing in the gift shop, with a great assortment of caps, tee shirts, memorabilia, and some Ale8! Upon boarding the boat, the crew offered a bourbon service that would rival most any local selection. We all enjoyed lovely bourbon refreshments! Together with visitors from Tennessee and other nearby states, we learned some Kentucky River geography and history, along with equine, bourbon, and horse racing history. The captain was skillful and knowledgeable, as she cruised the riverboat on the sunny Sunday afternoon. The tour guide was a true font of history with amusing anecdotes of his personal career in the bourbon industry and his overall knowledge of the Commonwealth. Treat yourself, your family and your friends to an altogether enjoyable, educational, and Kentucky-based adventure-- spend some time on the riverboat! You'll be glad you did! Date of experience: July 2026

We enjoyed the relaxing and informative cruise on the Kentucky River. Daryl, our tour guide, shared…read moreinteresting stories about the River, Kentucky history and bourbon making. He was friendly, engaging and humorous. The round trip ride lasted about 90 minutes. The boat was very nice with bench seating and the ride was smooth. We sat upstairs in the open air to enjoy to scenery. A bar tender will take drink orders and deliver beverages to your seats. Drink prices are reasonable. Drinks can also be ordered and purchased on line. (I think snacks were also available). We booked our cruise several months in advance with tour and tasting tickets at Buffalo Trace Distillery. Two members of our party backed out and we were able to cancel their reservations (thankfully) the week before and get a refund. We started with our visit to Buffalo Trace. We arrived about an hour early so we could shop at the distillery and we were glad we did because we did not have time to shop after the tasting and getting to the boat. The tight timeline between the tasting and the boat departure was the only downside to the trip. I recommend the cruise, but plan on going at least an hour early to the distillery to shop.

I love this tour! I've gone on it twice now and it's different every time. Not only is it a nice…read morewalk through a beautiful neighborhood, , but you learn the history of the area along with the ghost stories. Go! You won't regret it.

I have been on several of David Dominé historic walks. I would not do a walk of Louisville with any…read moreother group. I brought my family for the Victorian Ghost Walk last night and had so much fun. I go every year and it is always wonderful. I make sure I take one of the other tours each summer and they are always interesting and full of historic information. I highly recommend.

"Genius is 1% inspiration, and 99% perspiration." Thomas…read moreEdison In the heart of the old Butcher Town Preservation District of Louisville a young Thomas Edison was on assignment here and spent 1.5 years working and making his own way as an inventor. While here working for Western Union, Edison rented a duplex. He was presumed to be around 19. In the city of Louisville at the time his skills with the telegraph presented him with work. During his time here he worked on improving the telegraph system and other equipment. At this little museum come and see the space that has been created in his honor . Many different patents he created. A few models can be seen here on display at this museum. For parking purposes they have a small lot. The hours vary so check before you come . If only for a brief moment in time, Edison studied here. It has been preserved for you to come.

So Thomas Edison rented a room here for a year. That's pretty much it. Definitely not worth going…read moreout of the way for. We stayed in the area, so decided we should check it out. The museum is open limited hours. The lobby was open so we were able to look at some of the displays and info they had about the history lightbulbs. The museum tour is $5.

Fun tour on a hot day! We did the Ultimate Queen City Underground Tour with Eric B.. and he was…read moreawesome! Eric B did a great job in trying to keep us in the shade. Much appreciated. He was VERY knowledgeable and very easy to get along with. The length of the tour was perfect and ended with the best part - the underground. I won't spoil it .... but it was VERY COOL.. if you are nerdy like that. Would I go back? Yes, but for a different tour with, hopefully, the same guide.

What a great time! We did the Queen Tour with Harrison-he was so engaging and very nice to…read moreentertain the kiddos! It was perfect weather-hot outside and a perfect cool down refrigerator temp in the "caves". Wear tennis shoes and it does last the full 90 minutes-time does fly though! Again-Harrison was just great! Great work!

This place has some incredible artifacts and historical displays. So well curated in a small space!read more

Very nice display with a lot of different uniforms from all different eras and countries. The good…read morething about the tickets for all three museums is that they are good for two days so you don't need to be rushed.

Major thank you to Logan and the Team for making our Anniversary dinner AMAZING! The delicious food…read morewas like music in your mouth; grooving with Flavor. We can't wait to go back!

We received a gift certificate for Watch Hill Proper from our kids for our anniversary last month…read more It is located in Norton Commons and I had never heard of it. We made reservations and went last night. I often find the precursor to a restaurant experience is how you are greeted (or not greeted) when you walk in the front door. They provided an extravagant, warm welcome. We were seated and our server, Logan, was at our table promptly. He explained their drink menu. They do not serve beer, gin, or vodka, but do serve wine and a VAST number of whiskeys. Their specialty drinks are all made with whiskey of some sort. Loan explained all of this and we each ordered one of their speciality drinks that were well made. The menu is large enough to fufill most tastes but small enough to excel and they did excel. Every morsel of food was excellent and our service was, in a word, perfect. Even when leaving we were asked how our meal was and our departure was just as delightful as our welcome. This place is really outstanding.