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Stroll along the scenic Louisville River Walk and enjoy the many seasonal festivals in Waterfront Park. Or, take a ride on an authentic, paddlewheel steamboat. And, while visiting Louisville, you can't miss a trip to the famous Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby!
Browse a few of your sightseeing options below. |
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Take a cruise on the oldest operating paddlewheel river steamboat in the country, the Belle of Louisville, and experience a unique piece of America’s history. Her major cruising season is generally between Memorial Day and Labor Day, with some cruises and special events offered in the spring and fall. The Belle’s sister boat, the Spirit of Jefferson, a cozy diesel-powered riverboat, offers cruises most of the year.
401 W. River Road
Louisville, KY 40202
Telephone: (502) 574-2992
Fax: (502) 574-3030
E-mail: webcrew@belleoflouisville.org
Web site
Cruise calendar
Rates
Located a half mile northeast from The Seelbach Hilton.
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| Enjoy a relaxing trip down the Ohio River aboard the Belle of Louisville. |
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This historic thoroughbred racetrack, established in 1874, is home to the famous Kentucky Derby. It is the oldest, continuously operated racetrack in the United States. The track itself is a one-mile oval and the facility covers 166 acres. Come by for the exciting festivities throughout the year.
700 Central Ave. (at S. Fourth St.)
Louisville, KY 40208-1200
Telephone: (502) 636-4400
Web site: www.churchilldowns.com
Located seven miles south from The Seelbach Hilton.
- Spring Meet - Last Saturday in April until early summer
- Kentucky Oaks - First Friday in May
- Kentucky Derby - First Saturday in May
- Fall Meet - end of October through Thanksgiving weekend
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| The Kentucky Derby is hosted at Churchill Downs the first Saturday in May. |
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Discover the art and science of distilling bourbon during your visit to The Seelbach Hilton. Follow the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and learn about the fine bourbons crafted at seven different distilleries:
1001 Wilkinson Blvd.
Frankfort, KY 40601
Telephone: (502) 696-5926
Web site: www.buffalotrace.com
1224 Bonds Mill Road
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
Telephone: (502) 839-3436
1064 Loretto Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
Telephone: (502) 348-3921
Web site: www.heaven-hill.com
149 Happy Hollow Road
Clermont, KY 40110
Telephone: (502) 543-9877
Web site: www.jimbeam.com
7855 McCracken Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
Telephone: (606) 879-1939
Web site: www.l-g.com
3350 Burks Springs Road
Loretto, KY 40037
Telephone: (270) 865-2099
Web site: www.makersmark.com
U.S. Highway 62 East
Lawrenceburg, KY
Telephone (502) 839-4544
Web site: www.wildturkeybourbon.com |
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Take the kids or some friends to interact with and observe over 1,300 animals in a natural exhibit environment, located on 134 acres. Visit the Islands Pavilion and Islands Village or the George & Nellie Woo/Woo Komodo Dragon exhibit. Ride the antique carousel or the train. Bring a picnic or select popular snacks from full concession facilities. Group rates are available for those traveling with 20 or more people.
1100 Trevilian Way (off Interstate 264)
Louisville, KY 40213
Telephone: (502) 459-2181
Web site: www.louisvillezoo.org
Located 10 miles east from The Seelbach Hilton.
April through Labor Day: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
September through March: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
Late Hours, June through August:
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
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Laugh and scream on over 75 rides, including seven world-class roller coasters. Play games and enjoy entertaining shows. Your ticket also gets you complimentary admission into the adjacent Hurricane Bay, a tropically themed water park.
The park is open the last weekend in March through the first weekend in November. Check the Web site for hours and exact days of operation.
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY 40209
Telephone: (502) 366-2231 or (800) SCREAMS
Fax: (502) 366-8746
Web site: www.sixflags.com/parks/kentuckykingdom
Located 10 miles southeast from The Seelbach Hilton. |
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Experience the life of hometown hero, Muhammad Ali, and be inspired to find the greatness within yourself. Serving as an international education and cultural center, the Ali Center invites you to explore 2 ½ levels of captivating exhibits and multi-media presentations, a five-screen orientation theater film, and historic Civil Rights era media footage. Plus, enjoy video-on-demand of Ali fights, interactive boxing fun, two changing exhibit galleries, children’s Hope and Dream wall, retail store and more.
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N. Sixth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Telephone: (502) 584-9254
Web site: www.alicenter.org
Located between Main St. and River Rd. (entrances from Sixth and Seventh Streets)
Hours of Operation
Monday through Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 noon to 5 p.m.
*Closed on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
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Pack a picnic lunch and head to Louisville's Waterfront Park, residing on the banks of the Ohio River. The park overlooks walking paths, the Great Lawn, the Festival Plaza, a series of pools and fountains, a children's playground and a harbor. Many festivals take place in the park year-round.
Or, stroll along the scenic River Walk, a paved walkway with excellent views of the Ohio River, Portland Canal, the 14th Street railroad bridge and Shippingport Island.
Both of these scenic spots are located a half mile northeast from The Seelbach Hilton. |
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| Labrot & Graham uses copper-pot stills to impart a unique flavor to their bourbon. |
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