Louisville, KY

Louisville Slugger Museum
DESCRIPTION: There is some dispute about the origins of the first Louisville Slugger, but there is no dispute that it is the world's greatest baseball bat company and has plenty of interesting exhbitis to explain why; you can’t miss the world’s biggest bat at 120 feet tall and 9 feet diameter at the base and 3 feet 6 inches diameter at the handle; once inside a Little Leaguers’ fantasy unfolds --interactive exhibits, bat factory, tours and more

ADMISSION: $10 Ages 13-59, $9 Age 60+, $5 Ages 6-12, Ages 5 and younger enter Free

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 9a-5p, Sun 12p-5p (April-Nov); until 6p in July and August

ADDRESS: 800 West Main Street

PHONE: 502- 588-7228

WEBSITE: http://www.sluggermuseum.org

Louisville Science Center
DESCRIPTION: An old warehouse is repurposed to the greater good of science for fun and the city is far better for it; hands-on interactive exhibits and educational programs; an IMAX theatre is also present; easily the best family museum in the region

ADMISSION: Prices range from $5-$18 depending on whether you are seeing the Special Exhibit, Museum , IMAX Theater or any combination thereoff

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 9:30a-5p, Fri-Sat 9:30a-9p, Sun 12p-6p

ADDRESS: 727 West Main Street

PHONE: 502-561-6100 or 800-591-2203

WEBSITE: http://www.louisvillescience.org

Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom
DESCRIPTION: A major theme park featuring wide variety of thrill rides, children's area, shows, shops, food and special events

ADMISSION: $25 for everyone when purchased online

DAYS & HOURS: Daily 11a-8p (hours are seasonal)

ADDRESS: 937 Phillips Lane

PHONE: 800-SCREAMS

WEBSITE: http://www.sixflags.com/parks/kentuckykingdom/home.asp

Louisville Zoo
DESCRIPTION: Aside from the zoo’s big cats, Gorilla Forest, 4-acre exhibit, is the main highlight which immerses the visitor into the world of the Western Lowland Gorilla; the naturalistic setting meets their biological and social needs because of the two outdoor habitats and indoor quarters surround the visitor who is in the middle, separated from the gorillas only by glass; flora and fauna lovers will appreciate the Sembagari Trace exhibit having over 8,000 botanicals on display, and there are two new Pygmy hippos with underwater viewing available; the zoo claims to have the world's largest Halloween Party

ADMISSION: $11 adults, $9 ages 3-11

DAYS & HOURS: Daily 10a-5p

ADDRESS: 1100 Trevilian Way

PHONE: 502-459-2181

WEBSITE: http://www.louisvillezoo.org

Louisville Waterfront Park
DESCRIPTION: Wonderful downtown park featuring playground, beautiful views of the city, picnic areas, jogging and walking and trails; the acclaimed park was expanded by 30 acres in 2003

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: Daily sunrise to sunset

ADDRESS: 129 East River Road

PHONE: 502-574-3768

WEBSITE: http://www.louisvillewaterfront.com

Louisville Slugger Field
DESCRIPTION: One of the nation’s finest minor league baseball parks; set in the downtown, home to the Louisville Bats, the AAA affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and seats over 13,000 fans; Ohio River and state of Indiana are visible from the park and most seating is close to the field

DAYS & HOURS:

ADDRESS: 401 East Main Street

PHONE: tickets 502-361-3100