Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Our family recently took a trip to Hamilton County, Indiana where we got to experience a unique take on the holiday season. Our weekend getaway started early Saturday morning. The drive to Hamilton County from the Louisville area is just over two hours. We arrived at our hotel around 10am and started exploring the city of Carmel. Our first stop […]
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Weekend Getaway to Hamilton County, IN. An itinerary for family fun. Readers are always interested in those last-minute or short getaways from Louisville. Not only does these kinds of trips save you money, they are also easy to plan. We spent a three-day weekend in Hamilton County, IN and found that this place is just the one for families looking […]
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The following is a compilation of ten cities for families to review before they visit Southern Indiana. These places offer lots of relaxation, family fun, and sites to see together! These are in no particular order. (Well, they are alphabetical!) Bedford is a great cultural-filled town, with things to do like theater, wineries, history, museums, local fruit markets and farms, […]
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As a father of two children (7 &5), there is nothing more enjoyable for me than a weekend with no plans. If your family is anything like mine, weekends usually fill up fast due to work, family gatherings, or other obligations that always seem to come up. That’s why a free weekend with no plans can sometimes feel like winning […]
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This post will be updated in 2021 but for now has old information Louisville Area Attractions: All About Kids: They offer a Member Pass for open gym that will save you money for your play! $65/10 visits. That is almost a 50% off the admission price per visit for non-members! Bats Kids Club: Membership includes free admission to all […]
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The Indianapolis Children’s Museum is an easy drive up I-65, approximately 2 hours from Louisville. Here are some of the perks and features that make it worth the trip: 1. Free parking! The museum has a parking garage and surface parking that is free! Parking has never been a problem for us when visiting the museum. 2. They offer free […]
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I don’t write a lot about distance travel but considering when we were in the airport, we saw so many folks in UK or UofL gear plus my kids saw two families from their school…………I figure there are readers that are interested in going to the Bahamas. Let me just say, it was by far our favorite family vacation. And, […]
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My family and I decided to make a day trip to Madison Indiana. My husband and I have been there a couple of times, but we had not taken our kids with us before. It was a spur of the moment decision a few days before. We did not have a plan in mind; we were not going to hit […]
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Taking smoked meat to the extreme, Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse doesn’t disappoint – in food, fun and atmosphere! We were fortunate enough to attend the media opening of Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse, with Guy himself in attendance, educating us on the fine aspects of his passion for food, as well as his affection for Louisville! Located directly in the center of Fourth […]
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My family and I took the 5 hour drive through windmill farms and toll booths to Chicago over spring break . It was cold (there was some snow), but still enjoyable! We researched and bought the CityPass prior to arriving. With the CityPass you can visit 5 attractions at a discount. You can buy alternative discounts like the Go Card […]
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There are some great places to visit southwest of St Louis, Missouri. We recently went for a weekend visit. It’s about a 4 hour drive from Louisville (don’t forget they are an hour behind us on Central Time). Here’s my recommendations for the weekend, or to add to your week-long stay in St Louis: Grants Farm is a 281 acre […]
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This is a sponsored post The Kentucky Railway Museum in New Haven, Kentucky offers tons of fun for the family! Whether it’s a 22 mile train excursion through the Rolling Fork River Valley or a stroll through the museum – you’ll definitely feel like you’re stepping back in time when you hop aboard for a train ride into the past. […]
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