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Louisville: Old Louisville Walking Ghost Tour

Louisville: Old Louisville Walking Ghost Tour

Join a guide for this nightly walk that introduces you to the ghostly past and paranormal hotspots in America’s Most Haunted Neighborhood. Stroll around and marvel at the old architecture as your guide tells you all about the spooky history of Old Louisville. Discover the fascinating stories behind some of Old Louisville's most famous legends such as the Witches' Tree, the lady in the stairs, the hanging man, and the James Carroll murder house. Hear the stories of supernatural activity and ghost apparitions as your guide tell you the convincing facts around the causes for the haunted houses, haunted church, the haunted street corner, or the haunted park

Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

Pre-book your skip-the-line entry ticket to the multicultural Muhammed Ali Center, an award-winning museum with interactive exhibits. Journey into the heart of a champion, and explore the history, values, and iconic character of this Louisville native. Located in the heart of historic downtown Louisville, the Muhammed Ali Center is inspired by the ideals of this hometown hero and his legendary life. It’s also the only place in the world dedicated to preserving and promoting the heavyweight champion's legacy. During your visit, you will not only see how Ali became the heavyweight world champion and an Olympic-gold-medal winner in boxing, but you’ll also follow the history behind the people's champ and learn about his accomplishments outside the ring. Get inspired by the exhibits and galleries that invite visitors to discover the global humanitarian and cultural icon to reflect upon one’s own values, inner strength, and character. Try out some hands-on boxing fun, such as shadow boxing, or feel the power of an Ali punch on a heavy bag. The interactive and multimedia exhibits reveal Ali’s six core principles: confidence, conviction, dedication, giving, respect, and spirituality. Fueled by these principles, Ali became the best athlete he could be. See firsthand how Ali garnered the strength and courage to stand up for what he believed in and provided inspiration to millions of people around the world, regardless of ethnicity, religion, culture, gender, or age.

Old Louisville: History and Architecture Walking Tour

Old Louisville: History and Architecture Walking Tour

In the late 1880s, as the famous Southern Exposition drew hundreds of thousands of visitors to Kentucky's largest city, bourbon barons, racetrack royalty, and titans of tobacco constructed impressive Gilded Age residences. They left a visual legacy of stone and brick mansions and townhomes that run the gamut of Victorian architectural splendor. Italianate, Richardsonian Romanesque, Châteauesque, Queen Anne, Renaissance Revival, Georgian—these are just some of the styles scattered over 40-square blocks just a mile from downtown Louisville.  Join this walking tour through Old Louisville with a professional guide and marvel at more than 1,000 old houses, churches, and buildings of this iconic and beautiful neighborhood. Listen as your guide tells you all about this preserved district and the history of the people who lived there.  Enjoy the tour recommended by The New York Times as a "must" during your time in the city to discover the colorful history of Old Louisville in a very entertaining way.

Bardstown: Limestone Branch Distillery Tour

Bardstown: Limestone Branch Distillery Tour

Enjoy a fun-filled outing at the Limestone Branch Distillery, home to Yellowstone Bourbon, Minor Case Rye Whiskey, and Bowling & Burch Gin. Join the local staff on a production tour where you'll get to explore a craft distillery that produces 10 barrels a day, Your distillery tour lasts one hour and includes a look inside the craft distillery including fermentation and distillation. Next you walk out to the cutest warehouse in Kentucky, where you can taste straight from the barrel. Finally, you'll finish with a tasting of your fine bourbon, whiskeys, and gin.

Bardstown: Lux Row Distillers Production Tour with Tasting

Bardstown: Lux Row Distillers Production Tour with Tasting

Step into Lux Row Distillers, home of Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Daviess County, Blood Oath, and Lux Row Bourbons. Discover the bourbon making process from start to finish on a guided tour of the state-of-the art distillery. Explore the art of fermentation, distillation, barrel filling, and the barrel warehouse in the company of your guide. Seize the chance to taste product straight from the barrel. After the tour, enjoy an educational, guided tasting and chocolate pairing experience featuring 4 of the distillery's award-winning bourbons.

Louisville: Prohibition, Ghosts, Cocktails and Bites Tour

Louisville: Prohibition, Ghosts, Cocktails and Bites Tour

Venture out with us after dark to take a dive into into Louisville’s dark, haunted past. Meet the resident ghosts of Louisville’s historic downtown, trace the footsteps of the bourbon magnates and mobsters who ran this town during Prohibition, uncover hidden speakeasies in the belly of Whiskey Row, and taste the story of Louisville through small bites and cocktails. This one-of-a-kind tour includes beer, cocktails, small bites, and fascinating true tales from Louisville's sordid past. Book your haunted cocktail & food tour today and delve into Louisville's fascinating Prohibition history while enjoying handcrafted cocktails and delicious small bites!

Louisville: Derby City Haunted Walking Tour

Louisville: Derby City Haunted Walking Tour

Louisville may be known for Mint Juleps and baseball bats, but the ghosts of the Derby City remember a much darker time. Come explore the horrific and heartbreaking events that shaped Louisville forever — from the days of the slave trade to the Great Flood. Find out why the George Rogers Clark statue has an aggressive, vengeful energy. Hunt for the spirits of bourbon and tobacco workers at a former warehouse complex. Hear tales of Native American legends, insane asylums, and the first female riverboat captain. You may even spot the ghost of Babe Ruth. By the time you reach the final stop, you’ll have plenty of reasons to sleep with the lights on. Book a tour today. The spirits are waiting for you. Meet your guide at Fort Nelson Park, 705 W Main St #701, Louisville, KY 40202. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern.

Louisville: NuLu District Food and History Tour

Louisville: NuLu District Food and History Tour

Visit Louisville's trendy East Market District, known as NuLu, on a guided history & walking tour for foodies. Explore the popular neighborhood, stopping at 6 locations along the way to taste Kentucky classics. Meet your guide in the NuLu District and wander down streets lined with art galleries, eclectic stores, and historic brick buildings decorated with vibrant murals, and learn about the city from your guide. As you make your way through NuLu and neighboring historic Butchertown you'll unravel the history of Louisville, visit a historic home once occupied by Thomas Edison, trace the history of German immigrants, learn about a flood that devastated the city, and more. Make a total of 6 stops along the way to taste the local fare and get to know Louisville through its cuisine. Try Kentucky culinary creations such as bourbon balls, fried chicken, and pulled pork. You'll even get to sample a curious confection inspired by a Victorian-era actress and learn the story behind the sweet treat.

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

Take a guided tour of the heart of the Victorian Mansion district in Old Louisville. In the late 1880s, Louisville hosted the Southern Exposition, a world's fair, which drew a million people to see the arts and industry of the South. Thomas Edison installed 5000 of his new incandescent light bulbs, which was the first night-time exhibit in the country. Learn about this amazing exposition and then how this area was developed into the first affluent suburb of Louisville. St. James and Belgravia Courts became the site of some of the most unique and beautiful Victorian-era mansions, homes of titans of industry and successful businessmen who wanted to show off their wealth. They hired the best architects of the age and built stunning Richardsonian Romanesque, Chateauesque, Italianate, Neoclassical, Queen Anne, and Beaux Arts mansions. Today, historic Old Louisville is like stepping back in time. Third Street included in the tour was known as Millionaire's Row in the 1890s. Fourth Street near Central Park boasts some of the most elegant Victorian townhomes. This guided tour showcases the highlights of this national historic preservation district comprising 48-square blocks. This highly regarded tour was designed by a local architect and historian. In 2016, the American Planning Association in Washington, D.C. named Old Louisville One of the Great Places in America, not only because of the historic architecture but because of the community's rich arts heritage. The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council received this award on behalf of Historic Old Louisville. The tour begins and ends in the comfortable Old Louisville Visitors Center, a Mission Style building inside Central Park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. We provide a place to rest, a clean restroom, and information about other area attractions. Street parking around the perimeter of the park is free and only steps away from the Visitors Center. Each tour attendee receives a free 48-page color brochure that explains the Victorian Mansion district as part of our mission of education and enrichment. This tour is part of the education mission of the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council, a nonprofit advocacy organization, that serves to protect and promote the Old Louisville historic district. All proceeds support this historic preservation work.

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