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The main attraction at the Falls of the Ohio are the 390-million-year-old Devonian fossil beds. Walk down to the river to see them. Be sure to hydrate in the summer, as the fossil beds can be up to 25 degrees hotter than the temperature on the river bank. An interpretive center presents the geological and cultural history of the area, with details on the various fossils found in the beds. Gardens ... (read more)

Once nicknamed "The Gun Museum" by locals, the Frazier's permanent collection features both American and European historic weapons, thanks to its partnership with the United Kingdom's Royal Armouries. The exhibits explore the history and conflicts surrounding the weapons, which include an approximately 18-foot, 16th century pike from the arsenal of King Henry VIII, pistols presented to Lieutenant ... (read more)

For baseball fans, the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory is an obvious attraction. Fans' mildly-interested family or friends will have fun, too, especially on the factory tour, which takes visitors through the production of the Louisville Slugger, the official bat of Major League Baseball. Learn about baseball history and memorabilia, and try out the batting cages. Finding the museum is easy â... (read more)

Visitors to the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft can view and shop for art in four galleries. Featuring work by local, regional and national artists, the museum also offers workshops. Admission is free every first Friday during Trolley Hop. read more about Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft (read more)

Because 21C is a museum and a hotel, you can visit the gallery any time of day. Admission is free, exhibitions rotate fairly regularly and when you tire of juggling the falling alphabet in the video projection Text Rain, take a break at Proof on Main's bar. read more about 21C Museum Hotel (read more)

Named after its founder, the Muhammad Ali Center tells the story of Louisville's most celebrated athlete. Exhibits are organized around Ali's core values: respect, confidence, giving, dedication, conviction and spirituality, with the goal of educating visitors on Ali's legacy and inspiring them to reach their full potential. Even if you're not a sports fan, you'll enjoy the museum. read more about... (read more)

Adults and children will learn something new about physical science, the human body and the environment at the Louisville Science Center. Guide balls through an interactive demonstration of the water cycle, discover the workings of the different body systems and sit in on a chemistry demonstration in the Chemistry Kitchen. While several of the permanent exhibits no longer work, once you've covered... (read more)

Said to be the largest Beatles-inspired music festival in the world, Louisville's Abbey Road on the River festival takes place Memorial Day weekend on several stages at the Galt House Hotel and the Belvedere, overlooking the Ohio River. The five-day festival includes tribute bands, films, speakers, even cooking demonstrations. Past speakers include Pete Best (the Beatles' drummer prior to Ringo St... (read more)

If it's your first time in Louisville and you're downtown, stop by the Louisville Visitors Center at the corner of Fourth and Jefferson Streets. There, in addition to shopping for Louisville-centric gifts, you can take your picture with a Colonel Sanders mannequin who's holding a bucket of KFC (is there a better souvenir?). The staff can answers all your questions on what to visit, where to eat, a... (read more)

Opened in 2010, the KFC Yum Center replaced Freedom Hall as the home of the Cardinals, the University of Louisville's basketball team. Seating 22,000, the Yum Center is a multipurpose arena (in its first few months, it hosted the Eagles, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, and Louisville locals My Morning Jacket). The Yum Center overlooks the Ohio River and houses a mini-museum dedicated to the history of C... (read more)