Central Kentucky
Bardstown Area
Around the Town Carriage PH: 502-348-0331
Address: 223 N. 3rd Street
Bardstown, KY 40004
Contact: Tracy or Jonesy
Cost: Students 12 & under - $7.50
Groups of 20 or more - $5.00
Topic Code: Misc. Tour
Bardstown Historical Museum PH: 502-348-2999
(Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey)
Address: 114 N. 5th Street
Bardstown, KY 40004
Contact: Flaget Nalley
Cost: No charge
Topic Code: Historic Museum
Civil War Museum at Old Bardstown Village PH: 502-349-0291 Web Site: www.bardstown.com/~civilwar.
Address: 310 E. Broadway Fax: 502-349-0291
Bardstown, KY 40004
Contact: Rita Herrmann
Cost: Schools groups of 20 or more with prior reservations: $5.00, with parents and chaperones paying the same price. Teachers and drivers are complimentary.
Description/Other: Civil War Museum contains displays and visuals pertaining to the Civil War. Newly renovated, it offers a trip that is both educational and entertaining. Accurately depicting this time in history are authentic uniforms, weapons, battle flags, maps and documents.
Women's Civil War Museum depicts the role of women played during the Civil War. Many were nurses, some were even spies and soldiers, while many sustained the home life while their husbands fought at the battlefront. There are original dresses on display, numerous other artifacts and countless stories that are told.
Pioneer Village is a reproduction of a colonial village, with original cabins from the country that date from 1776 to 1820. A guide will explain each cabin such as the Wheel Wright shop, the Forge, and Still House. Recently added is the fascinating American Indian Museum.
War Memorial of Mid America honors those who served to preserve freedom around the world, concentrating on the role of Mid-Americans played in America's wars. From the Revolutionary War to Desert Storm, each is depicted with outstanding graphics and artifacts.
Wildlife Museum features an extensive display of North American wildlife in their natural habitat, and exhibits of minerals and fossils from around the world.
Topic Code: Historic Museums
Kentucky Railway Museum PH: 800-272-0152
Address: P.O. Box 240 US 31 E. FX: 502-549-5472
New Haven, KY 40051
Cost: Students - $6.00
Adults - $8.00
One free teacher for each 20 students; Bus drivers – Free
Times of Operation: March thru December; some field trips in February; dinner train open around the holidays of each month.
Topic code: Misc. Museum
Lincoln Homestead State Park PH: 606-336-7461
Address: 5079 Lincoln Park Rd. FX: 859-336-0659
Springfield, KY 40069-9504
Cost: Children - $.50
Adults - $1.50
Times of Operation: May thru September
Description/Other: Lincoln Cabin, blacksmith shop, Mordecai Lincoln House, picnic shelter, playground, golf course
Topic: State Park
My Old Kentucky Dinner Train PH: 502-348-7300
Address: P.O. Box 279 FX: 502-348-7780
602 N. Third Street
Bardstown, KY 40004
Cost: Lunch - $37.00/person
Dinner - $60.00/person
Topic Code: Historic Tour
My Old Kentucky Home State Park PH: 502-348-3502
Address: P.O. Box 323
Bardstown, KY 40004-0323
Times of Operation: June thru August - tours of Federal Hill 8:30am – 6:15pm;
April thru October – Camping, Visitors Center, picnic area, playground, golf;
Christmas - Candlelight tours
Topic Code: State Park
Stephen Foster Story PH: 800-626-1563
My Old Kentucky Home State Park FX: 502-349-0574
Address: P.O. Box 546
Hwy. 150 E.
Bardstown, KY 40004
Contact: Becky Osbourne or Betty Kelley
Cost: School Day Matinee - $5.00/person
Regular Show - $15.00/person
Group rates - $7.00/person
Times of Operation: Call for current schedule.
Description/Other: Includes musical history of play, how they do technical stuff, and 1st act of play. Outdoor classroom under the stars includes 5:00 pm backstage tour and whole show.
Topic Code: Theatre
Louisville Area
Address: 316 W. Main St. FX: 502-561-3337
Louisville KY 40202
Contact: Judy Osborne, Group Sales; groupsales@actorstheatre.org
Cost: Student matinees - $8.00/person
Evening performance - $20-$35 depending on group size and performance
Times of Operation: Varies with performances; October – “Dracula”; December – “A Christmas Carol”
Description/Other: Call for brochure and to get on mailing list; see www.actorstheatre.org for complete information.
Topic Code: Theatre
Actors Theatre Tours PH: 502-584-1265 Ext. 3072
Address: 316 W. Main St.
Louisville KY 40202
Contact: Kristy Beckley
Cost: No charge
Topic Code: Art Tours
Address: 1839 Frankfort Ave. FX: 502-899-2363
Louisville, KY 40206
Contact: Roberta Williams, rwilliams@aph.org
Cost: No charge. Donations accepted.
Topic Code: Misc. Tours
Belle of Louisville PH: 502-574-2355
Address: 4th and River Road
Louisville KY 40206
Cost: Children - $3.00
Adults - $9.00
Times of Operation: Tuesdays thru Sundays
Topic Code: Boat
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest PH: 502-955-8512
Address: Clermont, KY 40110
Cost: $5.00 a vehicle
Times: Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays 8am – dusk
Description/Other: Hiking trails, fishing lake, nature center, wildlife sanctuary
Topic Code: Park
Bluegrass Bowling Center PH: 502-633-1731
Address: 1857 Midland Trail FX: 502-633-6240
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Contact: Mike or Pam
Cost: Weekdays - $15.00 a lane/hour – 6 people per lane
Weekends - $18.00 a lane/hour – 6 people per lane
Shoes - $1.25/person
Times: Weekdays before 7 p.m., most days
Topic Code: Sports Entertainment
Address: 9851 Lagrange Rd. PH: 502-425-1717
Louisville KY 40223
Contact: Jerry Champ
Cost: Varies with days, times, and events.
Topic Code: Sports Entertainment
Louisville KY 40202
Topic Code: Misc. Tour
E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park PH: 502-426-8950
Address: 3000 Freys Hill Road FX: 502-425-3114
Louisville KY 40241-2131
Cost: Pool - $3.00/person
Description/Other: Activities Center, swimming pool, fitness and nature trails, athletic fields, tennis courts, picnic area, and many more activities available.
Topic Code: State Park
Filson Club Historical Society PH: 502-635-5083
Address: 1310 South 3rd St. FX: 502-635-5086
Louisville KY 40208
Contact: Cindy Bianconcini
Address: 2000 Fern Valley Rd. FX: 502-456-1976
Louisville KY 40205
Contact: Jo Ann Browning
Cost: Adults - $4.00
Students (6-18) - $2.00
AAA and group discounts available
Times of Operation: Tuesdays thru Saturdays 10am – 4:30pm; Sundays 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Description/Other: Constructed in 1815; home of John and Lucy Speed. Abe Lincoln visited here.
See www.historicfarmington.org for more information.
Topic Code: Misc. Tour
Get Lost in Space PH: 502-231-8550
Address: 6123 Bardstown Rd. FX: 502-231-8557
Louisville KY 40291
Contact: James Frazier
Cost: $5.99/person in large groups
Description/Other: Tubes, 2 indoor amusement rides, arcade, food, and prizes
Louisville KY 40292
Contact: Andrea Angelini
Cost: Groups up to 30 - $75/group; Additional people - $2.50/person
Description/Other: See www.louisville.edu/planetarium.com for more information.
Topic Code: Science Museum
Address: 7801 Rose Island Rd.
Prospect, KY 40059
Times: Tuesdays thru Sundays 9am – dusk
Description/Other: Bring crackers and small carrots to feed animals – NO BREAD.
Topic Code: Zoo/Animals
Iroquois Amphitheater - Iroquois Park PH: 502-367-9493
Address: 1080 Amphitheatre Rd. FX: 502-363-7382
Louisville KY 40214
Cost: Varies depending on performance.
Topic Code: Theatre
J.B. Speed Art Museum PH: 502-634-2700
Address: 2035 South 3rd Street FX: 502-634-9242
Louisville KY 40208
Contact: Terri Skipworth
Cost: Regular Exhibits – Self-guided – Free; Guided - $2.00
Special Exhibits – prices vary and will be in addition to above
Art Learning Center Hands on for Children - $2.00
Description/Other: See www.speedmuseum.org for more information.
Topic Code: Art Museum
Jefferson County Memorial Forest PH: 502-368-5404
Address: P.O. Box 467 FX: 502-368-6517
Contact: Janice Shelton
Cost: $185 for 15 people
Description/Other: Tom Wallace Park on Mitchell Hill Road; Alpine Tower; varied programs offered.
Topic Code: Park
Jim Beam’s American Outpost PH: 502-543-9877
Address: Hwy. 245
Clermont, KY 40110
Contact: Linda
Cost: No charge
Description/Other: 15-minute film on Beam Family History, 4 exhibits, self-guided tour through distillery, refreshments, and gift shop
Topic Code: Historic Tour
Joseph Calloway Archeological Museum PH: 502-897-4039
and Heritage Room FX: 502-897-4036
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Address: 2825 Lexington Road
Louisville KY 40280
Contact: Rick Finklea, Guest Relations and Campus Information
Description/Other: Donations from an archeological dig by Joseph Calloway; items from Biblical times, including a mummy.
Topic Code: Historical Museum
Physical Address: Parquet Springs Rd.
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Cost: 40 tickets or 20 or more people - $3.00/ticket
Time of Operation: Mondays thru Sundays 10am – 12am
Description/Other: Go carts, mini-golf, bumper boats, batting cages, large arcade; they sell
chips and popcorn
Topic Code: Amusement Park
Louisville, KY 40202 FX: 502-562-0749
Contact: Kristen Hughes, Group Sales
Topic Code: Theatre
704 Central Ave.
Louisville, KY 40208
Contact: Sandy Flaksman, Curator of Education - sflaksman@derbymuseum.org
Cost: No charge for regular exhibits. Additional programs available for $2.00.
Times of Operation: Mondays thru Saturdays 9am – 5pm; Sundays 12 – 5pm
Description/Other: Includes exhibits, 2½-hour video tour of front side of Churchill Downs. See www.info@derbymuseum.org for more information.
Topic Code: Sports Museum
Address: 114 South 3rd Street FX: 502-583-8751
Louisville KY 40203
Contact: Doug Sumey, Day Camps & Outreach Tours
Cost: No charge
Times of Operation: June and July
Description/Other: Outreach Tours can be held during school hours
Topic Code: Theatre
Address: 561 Blankenbaker Lane FX: 502-897-0103
Louisville KY 40207
Contact: Shelley Adams, Program Director
Cost: Students - $2.00
Adults - $4.00
Times of Operation: Mondays thru Saturdays 10am – 4:30pm; Sundays 1:30 - 4:30pm
Description/Other: Built1790; See www.locustgrove.org for more information.
Topic Code: Historical Tour
Louisville Ballet PH: 502-583-3150
Address: 315 E Main Street. FX: 502-583-0006
Louisville KY 40202
Contact: Ms. Taylor
Cost: $5.00 - $6.00/person
Description/Other: Five student matinees throughout September and April; some held at Kentucky Center for the Arts and some at the ballet center.
Topic Code: Theatre
Louisville Motor Speedway PH: 502-966-2277
Address: P.O. Box 19678 FX: 502-969-8582
1900 Outer Loop
Louisville KY 40259
Contact: Frank Scott, Group Sales
Cost: Children (6-12), Teens, & Senior Citizens - $3.00/person
Adults - $9.00/person
Groups of 25 or more: Children (6-12) - $1.00/person
Teens and Seniors - $3.00/person; Adults - $6.00/person
Times of Operation: April thru mid-September – NASCAR stock Race
Topic Code: Sports Entertainment
Louisville Panthers Hockey PH: 502-992-7828, ext. 101
Address: P.O. Box 9227
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville KY 40209
Contact: Dave Arnold
Cost: Prices vary with games and group size.
Times of Operation: January thru April in Freedom Hall
Topic Code: Sports Entertainment
Louisville Riverbats - Louisville Slugger Field PH: 502-212-2287
Address: 401 E. Main PH: 502-361-3100
Louisville KY 40202 FX: 502-515-2255
Contact: Lyle, Group Sales
Cost: $4.00 - $8.00/person, depending on seating
20 or more people - $1.00 off regular price
Description/Other: See www.batsbaseball.com for current schedule.
Topic Code: Sports Entertainment
Louisville Science Center PH: 800-591-2203
Address: 727 W. Main St. PH: 502-561-6100, ext. 6113
Louisville KY 40202 FX: 502-561-6690
Contact: Angela or lscprograms@lou.ky.org
Cost: Exhibits and Imax - $5.75/person
Exhibits only - $4.50/person
Imax only - $4.50/person
Times of Operation: Mondays thru Thursdays 9:30am – 5pm; Fridays thru Saturdays 9am – 9pm;
Sundays 12 – 6pm
Description/Other: See www.louisvillescience.org for more information.
Topic Code: Science Museum
Louisville Slugger Museum PH: 502-588-7227
Address: 800 W. Main FX: 502-585-1179
Louisville, KY 40202
Contact: Lou Ann, Reservations
Cost: Children 12 & under - $3.50
Seniors - $5.00; Adults - $6.00
Group Rates: Students - $3.00/person; free adults depending on group size
Additional adults - $5.50
Times of Operation: April thru November – Mondays thru Saturdays 9am – 5pm;
Sundays 12 – 5pm
Description/Other: Tours last 90 minutes; arrive no later than 3:30; see www.sluggermuseum.org for more information.
Topic Code: Sports Museum
Louisville Stoneware PH: 800-626-1800
Address: 731 Brent FX: 502-582-1966
Louisville, KY 40204
Contact: Mary Ann, Visitors Center
Cost: No charge for tour
“Paint Your Own” - $8.00 – 55.00/person depending on piece selected
Times of Operation: Mondays thru Fridays 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, and some months 2:30pm
Description/Other: “Paint Your Own” area; pieces ready in 5 to 7 days; can ship if necessary.
Topic Code: Crafts & Misc. Tour
Louisville Visual Art Museum Water Tower PH: 502-896-2146
Address: 3005 River Rd. FX: 502-896-2148
Louisville, KY 40207
Contact: Katherine Everhart
Cost: Guided tour and hands on activity - $2.00/person
Self-guided tours – No charge
Times of Operation: Mondays thru Fridays 9am – 5pm
Description/Other: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays are best days to schedule.
Topic Code: Art Museum
Louisville Zoo PH: 502-459-2181 Ext. 348
Address: 1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, KY 40213
Contact: Keith, Group Sales
Times of Operation: April thru Labor Day, 10am – 5pm; day after Labor Day thru March,
10am – 4pm
Cost: Children (3 – 11) - $4.95; 3 and under – Free
Senior Citizens - $5.95; Adults - $7.95
Groups of 20 or more: Children - $4.45; Adults - $6.45
Train Ride - $1.75
Tram Ride - $1.50
Description/Other: See www.louisvillezoo.org for more information.
Topic Code: Zoo/Animals
National Society of the Sons of the PH: 502-589-1776
American Revolution FX: 502-589-1671
Address: 1000 South 4th
Louisville, KY 40203
Contact: Barbara Lemmon
Cost: No charge
Description/Other: Call ahead to have speakers in period costumes, possibly a fifer or a drummer; historic area surrounding; park nearby.
Topic Code: Historic Museum
Palace Theatre PH: 502-583-4555 Ext. 224
Address: 625 S. 4th Ave. FX: 502-583-9955
Louisville, KY 40202
Contact: Bob Marx
Cost: No charge for tours; performance prices vary
Description/Other: Call for current performance schedule or to set up a tour.
Topic Code: Art Tour & Theatre
Pantherland Entertainment Center PH: 502-425-7444
Address: 1701 UPS Dr. FX: 502-412-0577
Louisville, KY 40223
Contact: Karen
Cost: $4.50 plus $2.00 skate rental
Groups of 15 or more - $1.00 off admission and skate rental
Description/Other: Ice skating; Panthers practice arena.
Topic Code: Sports Entertainment
Portland Museum PH: 502-776-7678
Address: 2308 Portland Ave. FX: 502-776-9874
Louisville, KY 40212
Contact: Erin Gerrity
Cost: Group rates - $3.00/person; 1 free adult with each 5 kids
Times of Operation: Tuesday thru Friday, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Topic Code: Misc. Museum
Shelbyville/Shelby Co. Parks PH: 502-633-5059
Address: 717 Burksbranch Rd. PH: 502-633-6008 (pool)
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Contact: Lea Ann
Cost: 20 people or more - $3.00/person, with access to whole facility
Arcade - 25 or 50 cents a game
Description/Other: Must be 14 or older to use fitness room or walking/running track; 3 pools, gym, basketball, volleyball, hockey, game room/arcade
Topic Code: Park
Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom PH: 800-727-3267
Address: 937 Phillips Lane PH: 502-366-7508
Louisville, KY 40209 FX: 502-366-0978
Contact: Rhonda Holland, Group Sales
Cost: 15 or more people, with 2-week notice - $16.99/person
Times of Operation: April thru October
Topic Code: Amusement Park
Star of Louisville PH: 800-289-7245
Address: 151 W. River Rd. PH: 502-992-5352
Louisville, KY 40202 FX: 502-581-0497
Contact: Terri Reynolds or Group Sales
Cost: Group of at least 50 - $15/person; 1 chaperone per 8 students
Times of Operation: 3 – 5pm
Description/Other: Dinner charter menu – hamburger or hot dog, fries, veggies, dessert, and one soft drink; DJ on board; see www.staroflouisville.com for more information.
Topic Code: Boat
Taylorsville Lake State Park PH: 502-477-8713
Address: P.O. Box 205 FX: 502-477-5382
1320 Park Road
Taylorsville, KY 40071-0205
Contact: Mike Linn
Cost: $50 to reserve picnic shelter; no charge if you take your own chairs
Description/Other: Campground, multi-purpose trails, picnic shelters, boat ramps, playgrounds in campground.
Topic Code: State Park
The Park at Middletown PH: 502-314-4236
Address: 201 Park Place Drive FX: 502-253-9791
Louisville, KY 40243-9937
Contact: Renee
Cost: 2 passes - $6.95
Description/Other: Go-karts, bumper boats, mini-golf, arcade, and snack/food bar; See www.funathepark.com for more information.
Topic Code: Amusement Park
Thomas Edison House PH: 502-585-5247
Address: 729-731 E. Washington St.
Louisville, KY 40202
Cost: No charge
Times of Operation: Tuesdays thru Thursdays plus Saturdays 10am – 2pm
Description/Other: Edison rented a room here just after the civil war; historical inventions and personal 1850’s artifacts on exhibit; see www.edisonhouse.org for more information.
Topic code: Historic Tour
Tinseltown Movies PH: 502-326-9272
Address: 4400 Town Center Drive PH: 502-326-0088
Louisville, KY 40241 FX: 502-326-9832
Contact: Adam Noblitt, General Manager
Cost: Student Matinee - $3.75; Student Evening - $5.00
Times of Operation: 12pm – 12am
Description/Other: Call or see newspaper listing for current movie schedule.
Topic Code: Theatre
University of Louisville Cardinals PH: 502-852-5863
Address: University of Louisville FX: 502-852-0968
Louisville, KY
Contact: Marketing Department
Cost: Varies with games and events.
Description/Other: Call for current schedule.
Topic Code: Sports Entertainment
Address: 3110 Lexington Rd. www.historichomes.org
Louisville, KY 40206
Cost: Students - $2.00
Adults - $4.00
Times of Operation: Mondays thru Fridays 10am – 2pm
Description/Other: Built in 1855; renovated in 1909 by John Middletown.
Topic Code: Historic Tour
YMCA of Greater Louisville PH: 502-587-7405
Chestnut Street Family Branch FX: 502-587-2399
Address: 930 W. Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40203
Contact: Kenneth R. Barnes, Executive Director – kbarnes@ymcalousville.org
Pauletta Stewart, Outreach Director
Cost: Varies with desired activity
Topic Code: Sports Entertainment
YMCA of Greater Louisville PH: 502-587-6700
Address: 555 S. Second Street FX: 502-587-2349
Louisville, KY 40202
Contact: Kenny Horeter
Cost: Varies with activity.
Description/Other: Gym, pool, racquetball, climbing wall.
Topic Code: Sports Entertainment
YMCA – Oldham Co. Branch PH: 502-222-9358
Address: 20 Quality Place FX: 502-222-7317
Buckner, KY 40010
Contact: Peggy Kilgore
Cost: Varies with activity.
Topic Code: Sports Entertainment
YMCA – Southeast Family Branch PH: 502-491-9622
Address: 5930 Six Mile Lane FX: 502-495-6607
Louisville, KY 40218
Contact: Pete Shaddick or Carrie Kirk
Description/Other: No lock-ins; pool; facility rentals.
Topic Code: Sports Entertainment
Southern Indiana Area
Clifty Falls State Park PH: 812-273-0609
Address: 1501 Green Road FX: 812-265-662
Madison, IN 47250
Contact: Richard (Dick) Davis- Naturalist
Cost: No charge
Description/Other: Programs on conservation principles and land stewardship; targeted programs at teacher’s request. Pre-Civil War tunnel on property from 1850’s – need old clothes and flashlights to tour.
Topic Codes: State Park
Derby Dinner Playhouse PH: 812-288-8281
Address: 525 Marriott Drive FX: 812-288-2636
Clarksville, IN 47129
Contact: Email groups@derbydinner.com or tickets@derbydinner.com
Cost: $4.50/person for school performances
Description/Other: See www.derbydinner.com for complete information.
Topic Code: Theatre
Falls of the Ohio PH: 812-280-9970
Address: 201 W. Riverside
Clarksville, IN
Cost: Children - $1.00
Adults - $4.00
Topic Code: Historic Site
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari PH: 1-800-Go-Santa Ext. 233
Address: P.O. Box 179 FX: 812-937-5290
Santa Claus, IN 47579 www.holidayworld.com
Contact: Group sales
Cost: Groups of 15 or more: Pre-paid - $15.00/person; Upon arrival - $18.50/person
Description/Other: All tickets include free unlimited soft drinks; catered meal service available.
Topic Code: Amusement Park