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The bright lights of Louisville
1 Sep, 2008 By: Michael Seuffert Landscape ManagementWhether you're a veteran or a first-timer to the annual GIE+EXPO, Oct. 23-25, you'll discover that Louisville is in the midst of a renaissance. Build some extra time into your trip to really enjoy this vibrant city on the Ohio River. It has a lot to offer in addition to the GIE+EXPO's vast array of outdoor power equipment and its many educational and networking opportunities Start with Fourth Street Live! the city's mecca for shopping, nightlife, restaurants, dancing and even bowling. Still, if you think you've "Been there, done that," check out these attractions.
1 Louisville Slugger Museum. It's hard not to notice the six-story-tall baseball bat in Louisville's famous "Museum Row" in the West Main District of downtown. If you haven't been there, take the tour and find out exactly how a tree falling in the forest gets into the hands of your favorite Major Leaguers. If you have seen the tour, you still might want to check out "Play Ball, Mr. President," a limited-time exhibition just in time for the upcoming presidential election that celebrates the rousing and historic connection between our national pastime and the Oval Office. The exhibit closes Nov. 9. sluggermuseum.com
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2 Churchill Downs. Host of the most famous two minutes in sports, Churchill Downs kicks off the horseracing season with The Kentucky Derby. But even though that's held the first Saturday in May, you can still get an up-close look at all the action through the Barn and Backside Tour at Churchill Downs. Get there early, as museum tour guides take up to 12 guests on a one-hour tour of Churchill Downs' barn and stable areas. As an added bonus, if you are still in town, the fall racing season kicks off on Sunday, Oct. 26. derbymuseum.org
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3 Speed Museum. Not an homage to NASCAR, the Speed Museum is home to a permanent collection of more than 12,000 pieces on display that span 6,000 years of history. Pieces range from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary art. Running through the end of the year is the exhibit "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: American Art from the Yale University Art Gallery." speedmuseum.org
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4 Muhammad Ali Center / Frazier International History Museum. These are two cultural landmarks not to be missed. The Ali Center heralds the life and ideals of world-famous boxer Muhammad Ali, a Louisville native. The center, located in the West Main Street museum district, has interactive exhibits, galleries and public educational programs. The Frazier Museum takes visitors on an unforgettable journey through 1,000 years of history — with interactive displays, multimedia presentations and costumed interpreters. alicenter.org and fraziermuseum.org
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5 Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft. Nearby Valhalla Golf Club is hosting the Ryder Cup golf tournament this month, and the city is celebrating with 18 Art Holes at the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft through Oct. 31. Artists, architects, engineers, Boy Scouts and more are creating 18 fully functioning and unusual putt-putt courses open to the public for entertainment. mellwoodartcenter.com
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