Louisville, KY

Fourth Street Live
DESCRIPTION: The premier entertainment, dining and retail in downtown, which also attracts professionals after work; venues include Hard Rock Cafe, TGI Friday's, Lucky Strike Lanes, Red Cheetah dance club, Parrot Beach, and Felt billiards lounge, and Rascals Comedy Club; self and valet parking available; the dance clubs stay open late; in nice weather they also host a number of free concerts

DAYS & HOURS: Daily and nightly

ADDRESS: on Fourth Street, between Liberty and Muhammad Ali Boulevard

WEBSITE: http://www.4thstlive.com

Kentucky Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION: More than the premier performance venue in the city, it also has an appreciation for Black Heritage; in the 1930s, 40s and 50s, "The Midnight Ramble" described the live musical performances that used to take place at midnight on house stages along what was then Walnut Street (renamed Muhammad Ali Blvd), the hub of the African American community; Moms Mabley, Redd Foxx, and Clyde Mc Phatter and the Dominoes are just few notable entertainers who shared songs and laughter with Louisville audiences; The Midnight Ramble Series is a living legacy of African American culture and history

DAYS & HOURS:

ADDRESS: 501 West Main Street

PHONE: 502-562-0100 or 502-584-7777

WEBSITE: http://www.kca.org

Churchill Downs
DESCRIPTION: Considered one of the top thoroughbred horse race tracks in the world, the history here will astound you; visit the Kentucky Derby Museum while here; site includes fairgrounds, a gift shop and café; ladies dress nicely for the races here

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ADDRESS: 700 Central Avenue

PHONE: 502-636-4400

WEBSITE: http://www.churchilldowns.com

Louisville Orchestra
DESCRIPTION: Employing 70 musicians, the Louisville Orchestra offers five concert series to the community, ranging from classical to family programs

ADDRESS: 300 West Main Street, Suite 100

PHONE: 502-587-8681

WEBSITE: http://www.louisvilleorchestra.org

Louisville Palace Theatre
DESCRIPTION: Open since 1928, the Palace has hosted a rich legacy of Country, Pop, Rock and R&B performers, including Kool & The Gang; the venue is as much a treat as the show; upon entering the grand foyer, the Spanish Baroque motif gives place to cobalt blue, bursts of red and gold leaf in all of the niches; a curved, vaulted ceiling with 139 exquisite carvings indicates a lot of love has been given and received in this special place

ADDRESS: 625 South Fourth Street

PHONE: 502-583-4555

Kentucky Theater Project
DESCRIPTION: On ongoing cultural fixture in the city’s main entertainment district

ADDRESS: 651 South 4th Street

PHONE: 502-589-6419

WEBSITE: http://www.kytheater.org

Actors Theatre of Louisville
DESCRIPTION: Entertaining comedies, dramas & musicals including annual holiday favorites; discounted rates for groups

ADDRESS: 316 West Main Street

PHONE: 502-584-1205

WEBSITE: http://www.actorstheatre.org

Lexington, KY

Kentucky Horse Park
DESCRIPTION: An educational theme park covering over a thousand acres; featuring horse shows, carriage rides, films and more

DAYS & HOURS: Daily 9a-5p (March-Oct), Wed-Sun 9a-5p (Nov-March)

ADDRESS: 4089 Iron Works Parkway

PHONE: 800-678-8813

WEBSITE: http://www.kyhorsepark.com

Elizabeth, IN

Horseshoe Casino
DESCRIPTION: Claims to be the world's largest gaming vessel measuring 450 feet long and four stories high; live entertainment and 3600 gaming positions available; casino theme areas include sports, movies, music, and the Burning of Rome

DAYS & HOURS: Daily

ADRRESS: 11999 Casino Center Drive SE

PHONE: 866-676-SHOE

WEBSITE: http://www.horseshoe-indiana.com