Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
As the temperature increases, we are headed out on more adventures. Recently, we spent the day in Boone County Here are some things you can do for a day trip to Visit Boone County Kentucky We decided to explore our state and Visit Boone County Kentucky! Our first stop was Boone County Arboretum, aka Central Park.Since Boone County Arboretum is […]
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Kentucky has some really cool places to stay if you are looking for an unusual spot to do something different! Treehouses, shipping containers, cabins, unique hotels. Travel Kentucky to find an unusual spots to stay. Unique vacations spots in Kentucky seems to be what a lot of people are looking for these days. Perhaps you are looking for something off […]
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I think at this point we are all ready for a getaway, and what better than a romantic weekend, or full week, away while still staying close to home. Look here for options in the city or country, big or small, expensive or on a budget. Whatever your needs, you will find some great options here! Romantic Getaways in […]
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Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting Zoo is a wildlife sanctuary in Brown County, Indiana where you can feed, pet, and play with the animals. Meet and greet animals in a unique way at this Indiana wildlife farm. This location has now converted to a bird sanctuary Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting Zoo is open two times a day on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. […]
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A day of family fun is just an hour away in Georgetown, Kentucky. We recently spent a day burning off energy at Evans Orchard and Cider Mill and then enjoyed a delicious treat at Sweet Matriarch Bakery. If you’re searching for a day trip with plenty of outdoor activities then Georgetown, Kentucky is the place for you. A day trip […]
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Day Trip to Brandenburg, KY and Buttermilk Falls Brandenburg is in Meade County and is about an hour, maximum, from Louisville families. It offers parks and water fun for families to explore for a day trip. For us, day trips are all about learning and exercise. Buttermilk Falls Kentucky and Brandenburg provide that in one compact spot! All of this […]
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Jurassic Quest at Coney Island Amusement Park August 21 – August 30, 2020 Over 70 dinosaurs true-to-detail (and size) will be on display at this drive-thru dinosaur event in Cincinnati A drive-thru dinosaur event in Cincinnati will take place August 21-30, 2020. We have seen Jurassic Quest host indoor events and like most businesses, innovating is key for 2020 to […]
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New Drive-Thru Safari near Louisville at Wilstem will open June 14, 2020 Have a unique day at Wilstem on their new drive-thru animal adventure. Wilstem is great for animal encounters. Our writers have been there and loved interacting with giraffes and elephants. Now, Wilstem is now offering drive-thru safari near Louisville because during this unique time, they have decided to […]
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Beach is open for 2020. No boat rentals during the week. Concession stand is only open Friday – Sunday. Bathrooms/showers are open. Deam Lake is a hidden treasure for a day escape from Louisville to the BEACH! One thing that I am afraid of when it comes to the actual beach is the waves and my small children getting […]
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This post about Clifty Falls State Park is a few years old. Some of the information may have changed. And, events may not take place in spring/summer 2020. Clifty Falls State Park is northeast of Louisville near Madison, IN. It is about a 90 minute drive, so it makes for a nice day trip for some hiking. There are […]
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With spring just around the corner, we took a drive about a 40 minute drive southwest of Louisville to hike and visit some historic sites and a 130 foot waterfall. We started off by hiking the Tioga Falls trail. The parking area has 4 picnic tables, but I did not see any restrooms nearby. This hike is about 2 miles […]
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This review is from 2018, prices/times/activities may have changed. My family and I enjoyed a day at Wilstem Ranch near French Lick, Indiana. It’s a great place to check out for any age. We decided to go for a day trip to see the giraffe and elephant encounters (it’s only an hour from the Louisville, KY/New Albany, IN border), and […]
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