Kentucky Derby Museum - Located on Central Avenue, adjacent to Churchill Downs, this museum showcases the Thoroughbred industry and the Kentucky Derby. Explore three floors of displays include racing artifacts and a Thoroughbred exhibit. Highlights include computerized hands-on equipment and a 360 degree audio-visual re-creation of Kentucky Derby Day. A 30 minute walking tour of Churchill Downs is offered.

Visit www.derbymuseum.org or call 502-637-7097 for more information.

Louisville Slugger Museum - It takes a special place to craft the Official Bat of Major League Baseball. Since 1884, Louisville Slugger has put prime lumber in the hands of the greatest players of the game. A visit to the museum shows you how the sport has changed a bit between then and now, but the "crack of the bat" remains one of the sporting world's most thrilling moments.

Visit www.sluggermuseum.org or call 502-588-7228 for more information.

Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom - Enjoy a full day of adventure and pure bliss at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom. This amusement park has more than 110 rides and ATTRACTIONS. The park features seven roller coasters, including Chang, considered to be the world's longest stand-up coaster. Also featured is the Hurricane Bay water park, and a play area designed especially for children under 48 inches tall.

Visit www.sixflags.com/parks/kentuckykingdom/index.asp or call 502-366-2231 for more information.

Louisville Zoo - The Louisville Zoo currently exhibits over 1,300 animals in naturalistic and mixed animal settings representing both geographical areas and habitats. These include the ISLANDS, the African Veldt, Asian Plains, North and South American Panorama, Aquatics and the Australian Outback. The Herp Aquarium features 100 species of reptiles, amphibians and fish from around the world exhibited amidst ecologically balanced habitats. And the new 4-acre Gorilla Forest Exhibit features Pygmy hippos and Western lowland gorillas.

Visit www.louisvillezoo.org or call 502-459-2181 for more information.

Horseshoe Casino - This gaming riverboat was launched in November 1998. Located in Elizabeth, Indiana, just across the Ohio River from Louisville, Horseshoe Casino is the largest riverboat casino vessel in the world. With a total capacity of 5,324 passengers and crew, this boat offers traditional favorite games and a spectacular floor filled with brand new games and slots. Horseshoe offers unparalleled action no matter what kind of player you are! With over 100 gaming tables and 2,000 slot machines, you’ll be sure to find a game that’s right up your alley.

Visit www.harrahs.com/casinos/caesars-indiana/hotel-casino/property-home.shtml or call 1-877-237-6626 for more information.

Fourth Street Live - Louisville's premier dining and entertainment district features a mix of leading national and regional restaurants, stores, nightclubs and live entertainment including Hard Rock Cafe, TGI Friday’s, Red Star Tavern and Lucky Strike Bowling Alley.

Call 502-584-7170 for more information.

University of Louisville - The University of Louisville is a state supported research university located in Kentucky's largest metropolitan area. The University has three campuses. The 274-acre Belknap Campus is three miles from downtown Louisville and houses seven of the university's 11 colleges and schools. The Health Science Center is situated in downtown Louisville's medical complex and houses the university's health related programs and the University of Louisville Hospital. On the 243-acre Shelby Campus located in eastern Jefferson County are the National Crime Prevention Institute and the Information Technology Resource Center.

If you are interested in touring the University of Louisville, call 1-800-334-UofL.