What a wacky and eclectic place the Frazier Kentucky History Museum is. But, I guess, so is the…read morestate of Kentucky. It's got a varied history. This museum gives visitors several slices of that history, from bourbon and whiskey to racing to the Civil War and the tobacco industry. One of my favorite permanent exhibits is on the second floor. It's a room dedicated to Kentucky bourbon and whiskey called the Bourbon Bottle Hall. It's just a bunch of bottles of whiskey and bourbon on backlit white shelves, but it feels supernatural to step into the room and be surrounded by all of the different bottles. You got everything from your Elijah Craigs to your Pappy Van Winkles. What else? There were Kentucky sports mascot costumes on display, a life-sized wax statue of Colonel Sanders holding a bucket of his Kentucky Fried Chicken with its 11 herbs and spices, a little play area for children, a display of German toy soldiers, a display of costumes made by local students, and lots of other interesting things to look at. The Frazier is good for all ages, but it's mostly a "looking" museum, so there aren't too many interactive things to touch, which is why it might not hold the attention of really young kids. My tween and teenagers liked it, but they were done within about 30 minutes. It's a small museum, but I think it has a lot of cool stuff in it and definitely worth a visit.

Its always neat to see what new exhibits they have! I brought my aunt and uncle to see what fun was…read moreon display. The exhibit i enjoyed was the wedding gowns through the centuries. I realized im old because i didn't expect the 00's to be antique now... anyway, there were such amazing gowns and simple ones too. I liked the display of who wore the gown. There were Kentucky natives and famous to english and Indian royalty. I enjoyed the wall of roses to propose to someone one! The miniatures exhibits are always neat to look at and the video was cool! Ill come back again!

Who knew there was a museum and factory dedicated to baseball bats in Louisville? More…read morespecifically, Louisville Slugger bats? Apparently, lots of people, because the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory was poppin' off when we visited. It was a weekday, and there were oodles of people. When you buy a ticket for the museum, you're also buying a timed ticket for the factory tour. Tours start promptly, so be sure you're in the tour start spot at your designated time. The tour lasts about 30 minutes (longer if you're in a group with people who ask questions), and at the end of the tour, everyone gets a miniature Louisville Slugger baseball bat to take home. My children enjoy seeing behind-the-scenes things, so they enjoyed themselves, and there were enough things to touch and see to keep them engaged. The museum itself is pretty small, but there are some interactive exhibits, and more in-depth tours you can take. We were satisfied with only surface knowledge of bats, thank you very much, so we were in and out of the museum in about an hour. That was plenty of time.

I have lived in Louisville for nearly 20 years ... and I just now went on a tour of the Louisville…read moreSlugger Museum and Factory. *hiding my head in shame* Everyone has seen the 120-foot-tall giant baseball bat in front of Louisville Slugger. It's iconic. And now I can say that folks should also venture inside as well. We started by perusing the museum. If you are a baseball fan, this is definitely for you! It features uniforms, tickets, programs, balls, photos, life-size wax figures and -- you guessed it -- baseball bats used by big hitters in the game. A section shows you how fast baseballs are thrown by pitchers -- very fast! -- and I also appreciated the sections devoted to Black, women and Little League baseball players. And then we went on the tour of the factory. We learned about how wood is selected -- from very specific trees in a very specific forest -- for these bats, how quality is maintained, the specialty bats that have been commissioned (such as a Star Wars lightsaber bat) and how prominent players have an area where bats are made and stored specifically for them. Watching the CNC machine spin and carve wood into bats in less than a minute is downright hypnotic. I have much more respect for the craftsmanship and history that goes into Louisville Slugger bats now. Once the tour was done, we all got our mini baseball bats, which are almost as iconic as the giant bat out front. And my kids most certainly did not use them like swords for some play sword fighting (and by not I mean they absolutely did). Louisville Slugger is a definitely point of pride, and now I better understand why.

A must visit in Louisville KY!! The tour comes with general admission. Steve our guide was friendly…read moreand knowledgeable. I learned a lot from him. The tracks, the history, the building itself and the stories about jockeys and horses are all fascinating. The day we went unfortunately the weather was not good. Couldn't get a clear view of the track and landmarks. But it was very exciting to see the actual track. Parking is free. The gift shop is good. Lots merchandise for visitors to browse through. 2 horses in the barn when we visited. The museum itself is wonderful. Many historical information and artifacts. The Secretariat section is on the second floor. The fastest horse. And I learned that he had a bigger heart than any other horses. Might be a factor that he was fast! Absolutely a highlight of our trip in KY. It makes me actually want to come for the Kentucky Derby in May.

We couldn't make it to Kentucky Derby, but the museum visit was as close we could get to this…read morehistorical event. The museum has such amazing collection of the history of the event, the trophies, the horses, the jockeys, there was so much to see. There was a magnificent theater that gives the visitor a glimpse of the derby day activities. There a horse riding arcade for kids. A section is dedicated to legendary horse, the Secretary. The general admission comes with a free tour of the Churchill Downs and the race track. We got to be in the grand stand and learn much incredible facts about derby from our tour guide. One of the coolest things to learn was from what position horses won the races the most to least. The gift shop a lot of amazing merchandises, apparels, souvenirs and gift items. The parking was free. We spent about 2.5 hours at the museum. There was a horse barn as well in the back of the main building. It's the top destination for anyone visiting Louisville.

As a parent, I find this place completely overwhelming and chaotic, but my 5.5y/o and 18m old both…read morelove it. Do yourself a favor and arrive as soon as it opens, before the crowds, and it's lovely! Best kept secret is the construction zone. You can access it from the 2nd or 3rd floors, using the side staircases nearest the portland side of town. It's a less busy, fun space to decompress and my kids will play with the shovels and forts for an extended time. Outside drinks and snacks are permitted, but remember that you're traveling up and down stairs/elevators with whatever you bring in. Their snack options are basically just a vending machine, so we don't usually buy anything there. If you're able to buy a membership, I love having the dual membership with the zoo!

In short: fun for kids, not so great for adults…read more This isn't a museum but more of an indoor science play area for kids. We've been here twice in the last several years and both experiences were exactly the same. Same exhibits and the same 'old' feeling of worn out and dirty 'exhibits.' Some things are even broken. I was personally bored in here quickly. On the flip side, my son loves this place. He loves making paper rockets to shoot out to the floor below, building things in the construction/fort area, and watching the balls roll in the watershed exhibit. Making the weatherman video was a blast, as was playing with the air tubes that pushed out scarves. We spent a decent amount of time on each floor, with the exception of the top floor that didn't hold our interest at all. Then he was ready to go. We spent maybe four hours here each visit. We live about an hour and a half from here, so it's a bit of a drive. I was determined that we stay here longer than the time it takes to drive here. Might be worth the drive once or so to bring your kids, but not frequently unless you live nearby and your kids love this place.

If you know me, then you know I love art and free and this is exactly both!…read more I go here any chance I get to see what new art pieces are put up and when you walk in there are pieces to your right then you go the left and there's a wall projected of live footage of you but with letters falling as if it's a mirror, very entertaining and interactive then you keep going down the hall there are pieces hanging up in the conference rooms and when you get the chance to go downstairs there are multiple rooms to go walk through and even the restrooms both upstairs and downstairs have art as well! Once I went when they had Korean based art and it captured the beauty of the oriental style in a modern look and there was a story telling room where each art piece told a continuous short story which was such a neat concept! Last night when I had visited my partner and I got greeted by Darrel the security guard and he was very friendly and accommodating! Art can make you think, smile, and even laugh! I'm glad I was able to laugh at the beaded and sequin piece last night, it's eyecatching and makes you stay for a while.

I'm very disappointed with the misleading advertising at this 21C hotel. We booked specifically…read morebecause they advertised "breakfast on us" with a one-night stay, but that's not what we received. Instead of complimentary breakfast, we were charged $36 for a breakfast card that only had $36 in value - so we essentially paid for our own breakfast. To make matters worse, when we ordered, a single dish cost $22, which meant the "free" breakfast card didn't even cover one meal per person. This feels like false advertising. If you're going to charge guests $36 for breakfast, don't advertise it as "on us" or complimentary. Just be honest about your pricing. I expected transparency from this hotel, and instead got a confusing billing practice that left a bad taste - and not just from the overpriced food. I would not recommend staying here if you're expecting the advertised "free breakfast." In addition the pillows are HUGE and the front desk had no other options.

The Muhammad Ali Center was by far our best experience in Louisville. Plan to take your…read moretime--you'll want to explore everything. It's a powerful, educational look at the life and global impact of Muhammad Ali. Perfect for kids and a must-visit for any Ali fan.

Such a wonderful museum for learning about Muhammad Ali. It's a great for kids as well. You can…read morepurchase tickets at the gift shop ($20 adult, kids $10). Public Parking garage is connected to it ($3 first hr). Many interactive activities and historical information. I especially like the documentary they project on the boxing ring. The quality of the display and information is wonderful. I learned quite a lot about him and his principles. It serves more than just a museum. It also an international education center and promotes social programs and events.

Visited the museum theater on a Saturday afternoon to view the John Prine tribute film and…read moreappreciated the option of multiple show times. The theater is fairly comfortable seating. Everyone in our group commented the video and audio were better than expected for a smaller venue compared to the bigger franchise theaters. We each parked in the parking garage adjacent to the museum for $10, which we all felt was a bit exorbitant for the small amount of time parked. Entry into the museum was easy and several docents directed us toward the theater. We chose to use the main staircase, which was quite steep. Overall, a good value for our expectations for this visit and will keep tabs on the upcoming movie schedule to likely visit again in the future.

Highly recommend this museum give yourself at least 3 to 4 hours…read more Wheelchair accessible elevators, available wide open spaces restrooms that are inaccessible I like the layout Went on a Sunday. It was free admission. There is a private parking garage with three levels. I like the different exhibits everything from African mideastern Asian local artist. It was a great variety well displayed. I got to meet two volunteers that really gave a lot of insight on specific paintings. Downstairs there is an actual sensory/lab where you can go and test your knowledge of art and how to look at art in different ways. I really enjoyed that so when I went upstairs, I was able to put things in different perspective. I will be back.

We were in town visiting family when they brought us to this adorable confectionery…read more The decor is quaint and vintage. You can even watch the owner and staff prepare the candies. We especially loved the heart shaped red hot candies. They give out samples to taste. The red hots are perfect! Not burn your mouth hot! I bought several bags to take home to friends in California. We enjoyed exploring the museum room with all of the candy tins from years past. They have original candy making equipment and all of the history to offer a nostalgic experience. Be sure to try the marshmallow, chocolate carmel and pecan treat. The Modjeskas definitely came home with us to share with family and friends. I love these little town treasures!

Imagine you order some McNuggets, you open the bag, and find they gave you extra. It's an amazing…read morefeeling, isn't it? Now, imagine the nuggets were sold by the pound, and you paid for the extra ones you didn't want. I fully accept the fact that I might be wrong, but when I sat down just outside, I found more than I'd expected/wanted, and I paid for it. Okay... maybe it was an "oopsie-doodle", it was near my birthday, so all is forgiven. What about the chocolates? I can't deny that the selection is amazing, however, where it comes to quality, I have to admit I was not blown away. That isn't to say I felt they weren't great - they were! At the same time, there are other candy stores with similar products and concepts whose products are no worse. So, what does that leave us with? Schimpff's Confectionery is a very good, old-timey candy store. However, while I can't say their ranking as #1 best candy store in America in 2025 by USA Today is undeserved. However, I personally wouldn't go too far out of my way to get some of their chocolate candies.

The Kentucky Museum of Arts and Crafts has a hot new name, KMAC, and three floors of interesting…read moreexhibits and activities! Every floor also features an activity area for groups and kids in the back. It's a nice feature. The first floor is mostly the shop with a lot of cool, some of it local art. Not bad prices either. The next two floors up have rotating exhibits with art in a variety of forms. You can see the whole place in a relatively short amount of time and you'll have a great time!

This place was really cool. They have two art exhibits…read moregoing at a time and we really enjoyed the two they had when we came by. There was an awesome gift shop with fun and unique gifts for purchase, and there was a coffee shop inside. Prices are also reasonable too, $8 for adults. Jasmine was a huge help, explaining the current exhibits going on and answering our questions. I would definitely come back here again and recommend checking it out if you're in the area.

It's a museum about Indiana's steamboat history! Those words elicited eye rolls from my children at…read morefirst, when I explained to them what this museum was about. But they ended up really enjoying themselves at the Howard Steamboat Museum, and we had a pleasant time learning about a little-known aspect of the history of southern Indiana's waterways. The museum is housed in the family mansion of James Howard, the guy behind Howard Shipyards, a famous shipyard in Indiana. A visit to the Howard Steamboat Museum starts with a 10-minute movie in the parlour, followed by either a self-guided tour or a guided tour. I opted for a self-guided tour, because I had children with me who have short attention spans, and we needed to be able to move about freely. There are 22 rooms and three floors of the mansion to explore. Some of the rooms are set up as though the family still lived there, so you can peek in and see what their bathroom situation would have been like, or how they ironed their clothes. Some of the rooms had displays with ship models, photos, paintings, tools and other artifacts. All of it is very interesting to look at, even if you have zero interest in steamboats. We spent almost an hour at this museum. I'd say if you have an interest in steamboats or nautical things, you should probably allot at least an hour, if not more. The people who work here love to share their knowledge about the area, the mansion, the shipyard and everything pertaining to steamboats. This is a really cool niche museum in southern Indiana that I think is worth a visit.

A friend sent me a message about the Howard Steamboat Museum's open house the first weekend of…read moreDecember. It's been years since I have been there and never at Christmastime. Not only was it decorated for the holidays there were free cookies, brownies, etc. plus Carol singers and a couple of gentlemen playing Christmas music. Then there is the fascinating history of the steamboat and its contribution to our country. This is truly a hidden treasure a mile away from downtown Jeffersonville. This museum is a treasure.