Now I'm getting worried that 6 days is not enough.
The Hyatt Place is on South Hurstbourne Parkway, East of downtown.
Where should I park downtown?
We will be visiting the slugger museum, science museum, frazier museum, waterfront; not all on the same day of course.
The Bats are at home on 6/29 and although my kids are not big baseball fans (both love soccer) I know they will enjoy it and I can always bribe them with the fireworks!
Now I need to put together an itinerary so we don't forget anything.
I couldn't have done this without all your help. A heartfelt thank-you to you all.
One of the moms on my daughters soccer team called and asked me 'what' on earth are we going to do in Kentucky for 2 weeks. If only she knew!
Angie
The museums are all within a block of each other on Main St. There's a parking garage right behind Slugger Museum and a parking lot behind the Science Museum off of River Rd.
I haven't been to the Ali Center yet, but DH took some people there and they really enjoyed it. That's also right there in the same area.
I heard someone from the Bats on the radio this morning and they have a lot of things planned for their long home stretch coming up. One night they are having the LA Lakers dancers to dance between innings and they may be having fireworks after a game. You can probably find the info on their website.
Mark's Feed Store has great bbq and sides. Either Mon. or Tues. nights kids eat free and the other night is free dessert night. I can't remember which is which though.
I don't know where you're coming in from, but the Newport Aquarium is a nice place to visit, and there's also King's Island north of Cincinnati (but not cheap). KK has added new water attractions in the water park, but we haven't been yet, and I've never been to Holiday World.
The Kentucky Derby Museum is very nice and easy to get to from downtown.
Mammoth Cave is a must. Go to their website to reserve your tours -- sometimes they sell out in the summer.
Shakertown and Old Fort Harrod are nice if you're in that area. Also the Perryville battlefield, although I've only been there for the reenactment and there's probably not a whole lot to see at other times.
The splash park at the zoo is nice. We took DD5 there a couple of weeks ago on a Saturday and they were very crowded, but it's big enough and there's such a lot to do that she was fine. The splash park at Waterfront Park is good too.
You can take the Belle of Louisville boat ride on the river. I think it's air conditioned now.
Locust Grove, Farmington, Farnsley Moreman House, and Edison House are historic homes here.
I could go on, I keep thinking of other things to do but this is long enough! Louisville has a nice website that lists all of the attractions and activities.
Have fun!
If you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask!