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2007 School of Professional Grounds Management & GIEEXPO > About Louisville Louisville — Do Something Original! Sites
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Muhammad Ali Center |
Louisville Slugger Museum As
Louisville continues to reclaim its waterfront, Waterfront Park continues
to grow. On Louisville’s lively downtown riverfront, visitors
will find the Belle of Louisville, Joe’s Crab Shack, Tumbleweed
Southwest Grill, playgrounds, an amphitheater, walking paths and open
lawn areas complete with water displays and beautiful views. Click
here for more information! Fourth Street Live! is Louisville’s premier dining and entertainment district featuring a mix of leading national and regional restaurants and clubs. A variety of great food and drinks abounds at 4th Street Live! – from pub-type food to more upscale eateries. Grab a martini and dinner at Red Star Tavern, have a few beers and a burger at Lucky Strike or some famous Kentucky bourbon at Maker’s Mark. Located downtown, it will become party central for GIE+EXPO. Restaurants
and bars located at 4th Street Live! include: Hard Rock Café,
Luck Strike, Maker’s Mark Bourbon House, Red Star Tavern, Sully’s
Restaurant Saloon, T.G.I. Friday’s and The Pub. Click
here for more information or to make dinner reservations.
The
Muhammad Ali Center serves as both a destination site and an international
education and cultural center that is inspired by the ideals of its
founder Muhammad Ali. Two-and-a-half levels of interactive exhibits
and captivating multi-media presentations present Ali’s life
story through the six core values of his life: respect, confidence,
conviction, dedication, giving, and spirituality. Click
here for more information! 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. Click
here for more information! The
Louisville Science Center is now the largest hands-on science center
in Kentucky, with about 150 interactive exhibits and activity stations,
a four-story IMAX Theatre, teaching laboratories, a variety of educational
programs, and distance learning capabilities. Now showing at the IMAX
is "Hurricane on the Bayou", a film about the effects of
Hurricane Katrina.
Click
here for more information! Glassworks
is a multi-use facility located in the heart of Downtown Louisville
dedicated to the art of glass.The objective of the Glassworks Tour
is to assist visitors in recognizing the mystery and beauty of glass,
to understand its origins and its development, as well as to appreciate
the artistry and craftsmanship that goes into each creation. Click
here for more information! History
comes alive at The Frazier International History Museum in the 100,000
square-foot, state-of-the-art museum encompassing three floors. Here
you can relive historical events that challenged our ancestors. Here
you can meet heroes, generals, and famous leaders of America and the
world whose military victories –- and defeats –- changed
history. Click
here for more information! Whether you're thinking formal or fast, Louisville has over 2,500 restaurants that are always in great taste. From burgers to burgoo, grits to gorgonzola, and fries to foccacia, you'll find just the platter to please your palate. We recommend you call ahead for reservations to guarantee a great time in good taste! To view the "Louisville Restaurant Guide," click here! Shopping possibilities in Greater Louisville are as limitless as your imagination. For the shopping enthusiast there are several major shopping malls featuring nationally recognized retailers such as Dillard's, Chico's, William Sonoma, Old Navy and Gap. For antique lovers there are shops with amazing finds, ranging from jewelry to furniture to collectibles, scattered throughout the community. The Bardstown Road and Frankfort Avenue areas are loaded with antique shops, art galleries and unique boutiques. Louisville is one of the most accessible cities in the country. Louisville International Airport provides nearly 100 flights daily, and downtown is literally seven minutes away. To check on flight schedules, visit www.louintlairport.com. Louisville
is an easy day's drive for much of the country's population. The Transit
Authority of River City (TARC) offers countywide bus service and operates
downtown's historic Toonerville Trolley. Click
here for more information!
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