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#46.Visit the infield at the Kentucky Derby
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So you know how to pronounce the city’s name like a local (“Loo-a-vul”) and you might even be able to rattle off all the neighborhoods by heart. But are you a true Louisvillian? There are a number of things that are rites of passage for anyone wanting to consider themselves a true Louisvillian. Some of these are things that people who have lived here all their lives have never gotten around to doing. If you accept the challenge, the Greater Louisville Relocation Guide is going to show you what it takes to become a Legacy Louisvillian. r 1. Experience Thunder Over Louisville This annual airshow and fireworks display kicks off the Kentucky Derby Festival. If you can survive more than 600,000 of your hard-partying fellow citizens packed into a few blocks of downtown Louisville, you deserve a prize. Watching Thunder at a viewing party or on television, you miss the raw energy of the crowd. Thunder Over Louisville is a madhouse, but it’s also freaky fun, especially if you love people watching.
r 4. Try a ride at Kentucky Kingdom Louisville almost lost Kentucky Kingdom. The 63-acre amusement park closed in 2010. But it reopened in May 2014, bigger and better than ever. Everyone should visit the revamped amusement and water park, if for no other reason than to let the owners know how glad the city is to have it back. With some super roller coasters coming in the near future, it should be a memorable ride.
r 2. Take a selfie on the Big Four Walking Bridge Kentucky and Indiana got much closer for pedestrians when they turned this former railroad truss bridge into a walking bridge. The Big Four offers some truly spectacular views of the Ohio River and the cities of Louisville and Jeffersonville. It is the perfect backdrop for your next post on Facebook or Instagram. Get to snapping.
r 5. Tour the house at Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing The Farnsley-Moremen House is the perfect embodiment of the city’s past as a river town. Built in 1837 by Gabriel Farnsley, this red brick Kentucky “I-House” boasts a two-story Greek Revival portico and an incredible river view. It’s great for a day trip.
r 3. Race a friend on the Zip Line at the Louisville Mega Cavern The fact that it is a 17-mile man-made cave under the city is reason enough to visit the Louisville Mega Cavern. But when the operators throw in six underground zip lines, that makes it a must see. Forget the Ice Bucket Challenge. The next time you want to get someone’s blood pumping, challenge them to a slide down the dual racing zip. It’s not for the faint of heart.
r 6. Choose a pumpkin at Gallrein Farms Bill Gallrein Jr. and his wife, Randie, are the fourth generation to work the land at Gallrein Farms in Shelbyville. The couple opened their own farm market to allow people to purchase farm fresh produce straight from the source. Grab a pumpkin in Autumn or pick stawberries in the Spring; anytime is a good time to check out what they have to offer. 2015
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r 7. Sample the wine at Huber’s Orchard and Winery Huber’s has been around since the 1800s, but it wasn’t until 1978 that it began to produce award-winning wines. More 30 brands of wine, brandies, ports, and infusions are produced from fruit grown on the farm. Huber’s offers multiple wine tastings throughout the day. You don’t have to look outside Kentuckiana for a good Cabernet Sauvignon or Seyval Blanc. r 8. Visit the Yew Dell Botanical Gardens Kentucky has some of the most colorful and beautiful plant life in the country. Yew Dell is a nationally-recognized showcase for all of this local beauty. The botanical gardens are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Preservation Project of the Garden Conservancy, a national nonprofit dedicated to preserving the America’s most exceptional gardens. Spend a little time here to see what all the fuss is about. r 9. Tour the Candy Museum at Schimpff’s Confectionery Schimpff’s is a Jeffersonville institution. The place has been giving sugar highs to Kentuckiana children since 1891. The store’s candy museum is one of the few places of its kind in the United States. There are thousands of pieces of American candy memorabilia in the collection. Also, try the homemade candy while you are there. A trip to Schimpff’s is sure to ruin any diet. r 10. Visit the Muhammad Ali Center Nothing makes a Louisvillian prouder than talking about the “Louisville Lip.” Muhammad Ali is one of the most recognized figures in the world. The Muhammad Ali Center is a museum dedicated to the former heavyweight champion and a cultural center that promotes his ideals. It doesn’t get more 10
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Louisville than this. It is a chance to learn how Louisville helped Ali become the Greatest. r 11. Experience Braille at the Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind The American Printing House for the Blind is an institution that is unique to Louisville. Since 1879, APHB has received federal funds to create books and other educational tools for visually-impaired students around the country. The organization’s museum is dedicated to preserving the history of visuallyimpaired people and APHB’s contributions to their education and quality of life. r 12. Check out the exhibits at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage Nearly 80 percent of the African Americans in Kentucky live in Louisville. For that reason, the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage is an ideal addition to the city’s historical institutions. The exhibits are perfect way to learn more about the contributions African Americans have made to the state’s development. r 13. Watch a historic interpretation performance at Frazier History Museum The Frazier History Museum literally brings history to life with live performances. They allow visitors to experience the past in a new way. Union soldiers, samurais, and presidents have roamed the halls at the Frazier. Visitors usually learn something while they are being entertained.
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r 14. Converse with an artist at the St. James Court Art Show The St. James Art Show is one of the most anticipated events in Louisville. It attracts artists and craftspeople from all over the country to Louisville for one weekend. This is a chance to show outsiders what Southern hospitality is all about. r 15. Explore Clifton, Crescent Hill, and Butchertown through the F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop The First Friday Trolley Hop gives people an excuse to park the car and do some exploring. Whether you want to do some shopping or get a bite, you can feel like a tourist in your own town. Most of the shops on Frankfort Avenue have specials and sales during the trolley hop. r 16. Blow your own glass art at Flame Run Flame Run offers several hands-on demonstrations that let the average person bring out their inner artist. Glass blowing fuses energy and action into form. This is a great chance to create something beautiful that you can keep around for a while. r 17. Attend the Kick-Off Party for the Forecastle Festival Every year, the Forecastle Festival brings the hottest musical acts in the country to Louisville for one weekend of great music and enchanting fun. However, not everyone has what it takes to last three-days under the hot sun, no matter how good the show. Try the Forecastle Kick-Off Party. It’s like the whole festival condensed into one night. In 2014, the kick-off party was at Against the Grain with excellent tunes from Second Story Man and the DeBauchees. r 18. Enjoy dinner and a show at the Derby Dinner Playhouse Derby Dinner Playhouse is one of the oldest and largest continually operating dinner theatres in the country. It offers good food, entertainment, and a few surprises. On some occasions, the servers are actually performers too. Everyone involved gives maximum effort to make sure visitors have a good time. r 19. See a show at the Palace Theatre The ornate interior of the Palace is worth the price of admission to any show. The theatre’s colorful Spanish Baroque motif has arcades, balconies, and turrets. Bursts of cobalt blue, red and gold indirectly light all of the niches, coves and entrances. The faces of historical figures are carved into the ceiling. This is the ideal environment to see a beloved performer or even a movie. r 20. Attend a concert at the Iroquois Amphitheater The city of Louisville has spent more than $10 million turning the Iroquois Amphitheater into a state-of-the art concert venue. It has become a go-to spot for touring musical acts from country outlaw Kris Kristofferson to the indie band The Nationals. The amphitheater has also hosted musicals and plays. It is housed in the middle of Iroquois Park, one of the city most beautiful recreational destinations in the city.
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r 21. See a show at the Little Colonel Playhouse The Little Colonel Playhouse is an all-volunteer organization in Crestwood. The passion of everyone involved comes through in all the group’s productions, which include classic and newer plays. This is a great chance to support fellow citizens who are doing what they love. r 22. Ride your bike on the Louisville Loop The Louisville Loop is a continuous-paved pedestrian and biking trail that encircles the city. It provides the perfect opportunity to experience the charms of the various neighborhoods in Louisville. The exercise can’t hurt, either. 2015
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r 23. Go horseback riding at Shelby Trails Equestrian Park Shelby Trails is located in the Saddlebred capital of the world. The 389-acre park offers miles of riding trails and other outdoor activities. This is a great way to experience the wonder of Louisville’s equestrian history firsthand. r 24. Participate in a program at the Louisville Nature Center The Louisville Nature Center offers programs and tours that teach locals about the native plants and wildlife in the area. The center has a native wildflower garden and pond, gardens that attract seasonal butterflies, hiking trails through the Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve, and wildlife exhibits. This is something ideal for the whole family. r 25. Take a picture of the lilies in Chickasaw Park Louisville is nationally famous for its Frederick Law Olmsted designed parks. Chickasaw doesn’t usually get as much attention as Cherokee or Iroquois, but the park has some wonders all its own. Chief among them is the water lilies, which grow as tall as three feet. r 26. Splash around in the sprayground at the Parklands of Floyd’s Fork The Parklands of Floyd’s Fork is one of the newest recreational areas in Louisville, and it is also one of the most popular. The Marshall Playground and Sprayground was voted “Best Playground” in the 2012 LEO Readers’ Choice Awards. Located next to Vahalla Golf Course, it is worth a trip to see what all the fuss is about. r 27. Wear a costume at The World’s Largest Halloween Party at the Louisville Zoo Louisvillians don’t need much of an excuse to have fun. The World’s Largest
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Halloween Party is a chance to go all out in creativity. The zoo does ask that the costumes be appropriate for young children, but otherwise the sky’s the limit. r 28. Watch the Balloon Glow at the Gaslight Festival Each year the Balloon Glow draws thousands of onlookers to Jeffersontown. They come for the sight of the hot air balloons glimmering in the night. But the free balloons, candy, and other goodies given away by area businesses does not hurt. r 29. Drink some cider at Light up Louisville Light Up Louisville is the way Louisvillians know the holiday season has begun. The festival is all about family fun and helping needy families in the community. Also, nothing goes down better than hot cider on a chilly night. r 30. Watch the parade at the Portland Festival Portland is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Louisville. Each year the Portland Festival celebrates the area’s history and gives neighbors a chance to connect. The parade features floats, costumes, and bands. It is a great way to get to know the community. r 31. Compare lattes at local coffee shops Over the last decade, a number of fantastic local coffee shops have sprang up in Louisville -- Days Coffee, Quills, Sunergos, Heine Brothers, and Vint, to name a few. Some of them, like Sunergos, actually roast their own coffee beans. This is an excuse to sample the unique flavors of each shop.
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r 32. Cook a Hot Brown like a Louisvillian The Hot Brown is an open-faced sandwich that was created at the English Grill in the Brown Hotel. The Brown makes thousands of them during Derby week alone. Everyone from Bobby Flay to local hole-in-the wall diners have tried to recreate the sandwich. Give it a try yourself. The Legendary Hot Brown Recipe: Ingredients (Makes two hot browns): 1 1/2 tablespoons salted butter 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, plus extra for garnish Pinch of ground nutmeg Salt and pepper 14 oz. sliced roasted turkey breast, sliced thick 4 slices of Texas toast (crusts trimmed) 4 slices of bacon 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced in half Paprika Parsley In a two-quart saucepan, melt butter and slowly whisk in flour until combined to form a thick paste or roux. Continue to cook roux for 2 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Whisk heavy cream into the roux and cook over medium heat until the cream begins to simmer, about 2-3 minutes. Remove sauce from heat and slowly whisk in Pecorino-Romano cheese until the Mornay sauce is smooth. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. For each Hot Brown, place one slice of toast in an oven safe dish and cover with 7 oz. turkey. Take the two halves of Roma tomato and two toast points and set them alongside the base of turkey and toast. Pour half of the sauce over the dish, completely covering it. Sprinkle with additional cheese. Place entire dish under a broiler until cheese begins to brown and bubble. Remove and cross two pieces of crispy bacon on top. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley and serve immediately. r 33. Take your family to Homearama Take a stroll through some of the most magnificent houses in Greater Louisville. Since 1968, Homearama has offered a phenomenal experience to visitors and residents alike. Whether you are looking for your dream home, wanting to build a new home, or getting ready to remodel or redecorate your current home, Homearama will have something for you!
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r 37. Try the bourbon balls at Muth’s Candy Nothing says Kentucky like bourbon. And nothing can make it better but chocolate. Muth’s bourbon balls show off the state’s liquor in its best form. The flavorful, hand-dipped confection is made with 100-proof Very Old Barton bourbon. The candy is soft without being creamy. Do your mouth a favor and try it. r 38. Sample the international cuisine at WorldFest Thanks to Catholic Charities and the Kentucky Refugee Ministry, Louisville is one of the top 20 destinations for new refugees and immigrants in the United States. This means there is a lot of authentic foreign cuisine available in Louisville. Residents can try it all at the Worldfest, an annual downtown festival that celebrates the city’s diversity. r 39. Compare prices at the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass is a new outlet mall in nearby Simpsonville. It includes a number of high-end stores like Gucci, Coach, and Michael Kors. You might find a bargain while you’re window shopping.
r 34. Sip wine and enjoy a concert at the Smith-Berry Vineyard & Winery Smith-Berry is short drive away in Campbellsburg. The farm’s wines are available at a number of shops in Louisville, but it is worth the drive for its concert series. Patrons can bring a lawn chair, purchase wine by the glass or bottle, and watch some of the area’s best local bands.
r 40. Peruse for gift ideas at Work the Metal Work the Metal is an eclectic store in Butchertown that carries home decor, clothing, and other accessories. The store appeals to the smart, sophisticated shopper. It’s a great idea for someone looking for something a little extraordinary.
r 35. Morning coffee in the Spring at the Village Anchor Pub & Roost The Village Anchor bills itself as “a village-focused European ‘roost’ where a lively Parisian Bistro greets the more traditional English Pub.” It is a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy coffee and watch people or the flowers blooming. The restaurant has a great Sunday brunch.
r 41. Enjoy a family picnic at the Falls of the Ohio The Falls of the Ohio is the reason Louisville was founded in the first place. George Rogers Clark wanted to start a town in the best place to cross the Ohio River before the Falls, which is the only natural impediment to river travel during the whole length of the waterway. The Falls of the Ohio Park has an excellent Interpretive Center. There are many great fossils and rocks to see in the river bed. It’s a good way to spend a day.
r 36. Sample the bourbon on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Bourbon is Kentucky’s gift to the world. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail celebrates the state’s distilling history and gives residents a chance to sample the various brands. The companies involved include Woodford Reserve, Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, and Wild Turkey. Just be sure to bring a designated driver.
r 42. Fish for bass in Taylorsville Lake State Park The park takes up 1,200 acres in Spencer County. It offers a number of excellent recreational activities, but Taylorsville Lake is known especially for its fishing. Bass must be 15 inches long, at least, to be legally caught and kept. Good luck. 2015
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r 43. Hike a trail at Bernheim Forest Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest has more than 35 miles of hiking and biking trails. The forest is an ideal way to experience the beauty of Kentucky’s wildlife. There are even different trails for amateur and serious hikers. r 44. Write something on the Before I Die Wall The Louisville version of the wall is located in front of the temporary offices of the Speed Art Museum in the Nulu neighborhood. The wall is an interactive art project that that lets visitors complete the phrase “Before I die I …” The concept encourages a person to think about their place in the world and what they wish to accomplish. There is also a mobile version of the wall that is being moved throughout the city. r 45. Try a mint julep at the Kentucky Oaks The Kentucky Derby gets all the attention around the world, but Oaks is the day local residents go to Churchill Downs. It’s a chance to revel in the spectacle without all the outsiders in town for Derby. Nothing says Derby week like the mint julep. It’s all about tradition. r 46. Visit the infield at the Kentucky Derby Millionaire’s Row might be where people aspire to be, but the infield is where the most Derby fun is located. It’s all about the crowds, the mud, and community. Every Louisvillian needs to experience this at least once. But, hold on to your Derby hat: it’s going to be wild.
r 47. Cheer at the St. Patrick’s Parade Irish immigrants played a huge role in making Louisville the city it is today. The St. Patrick’s Parade gives locals a chance to celebrate those roots and learn a little about the old country. Everyone gets to be Irish for a day, no matter where their ancestors originated. r 48. Participate in the Give a Day: Mayor’s Week of Service The Mayor’s Week of Service is a perfect way for neighbors to connect with one another and show their compassion for the less fortunate. Residents can initiate their own project or volunteer for an existing one. This is a chance to leave your mark on the city. r 49. Try a unique treat at the Kentucky State Fair The Kentucky State Fair is a time when people from around Kentucky converge in Louisville to celebrate. Each year, vendors seem to come up with more unusual food items to sell. Anything that can fit in a deep fryer appears to be fair game. r 50. Watch the boats at Captain’s Quarters The Ohio River has always been the life blood of Louisville. Captain’s Quarters takes advantage of the city’s proximity to the water. The restaurant offers some of the best riverside dining in the region. You can’t beat the scenic setting.
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ommunity Culture Greater Louisville’s culture is hard to define because it is made up of so many disparate elements. The city straddles the line between Southern and Midwestern, and its culture combines the best elements of both regions. However, the River City also adds a few twists of its own. This is the place that gave the world bourbon, Muhammad Ali, Hunter S. Thompson, the Kentucky Derby, and “Happy Birthday to You.” There has to be something a little extraordinary going on here. Greater Louisville celebrates its rich heritage as a river town and horse racing mecca, but the city also works hard to stay relevant in the 21st century. The nationally renowned dining scene runs the gamut from surprisingly good hole-in-the wall restaurants to fine dining at the Oakroom, one of only 50 AAA Five Diamond restaurants in the world. The city’s eclectic art scene boasts some of the best folk, traditional, and cutting-edge artists in the country. Greater Louisville is also investing in the future. The community is updating its digital and transportation infrastructures, renovating dilapidated neighborhoods into desirable addresses, and providing innovative educational opportunities for its citizens. Local students can choose between top-notch public systems, private schools, and award-winning universities. Greater Louisville’s real strength is its neighborhoods. Each possesses its own unique identity, culture, and traditions. The options also expand beyond the city limits. Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Bullitt, and Henry counties are only a short drive away from Greater Louisville. Each of these places has its own charm and attractions. The greatest asset Greater Louisville has is its people. Louisvillians are known for their approachablity and hospitality. They want everyone to feel like they are at home, whether live here or somewhere else. Whether you find yourself exploring the urban amenities downtown or in one of the city’s many suburban areas, you’ll find that it is a splendid place to be.
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Louisville Makes a World of Difference
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International Culture is Thriving Louisville’s melting pot culture has steadily attracted a diverse international audience in recent years. One of the most visible ways of observing that is through its annual WorldFest, which has been one of the region’s largest international festivals for more than a decade. The event features four days of world food, music, dance, culture and education held downtown on Louisville’s Belvedere during Labor Day weekend. The city also offers many resources through its Office of Globalization, including a Community Language Bank that provides services and a database of interpreters to limited-Englishspeaking clients. Recently, Louisville has worked to engage the international population by forming International Councils that represent distinct ethnic communities. Suhas Kulkarni is director of the Office for Globalization. He encourages immigrants to learn more about an innovative program designed to spur immigrant entrepreneurship in Louisville known as RISE (Refugees and Immigrants Succeeding in Entrepreneurship), which makes it easier for immigrants to establish sustainable businesses in the community. According to Kulkarni, “Success in helping the foreignborn population start and grow businesses can be a big boost not simply to the local economy but, coupled with existing capacities in entrepreneurship across the nation, may establish Louisville as the entrepreneurial hub of the Midwest.” Another valuable resource is the Greater Louisville International Professionals (G.L.I.P.) which serves as a trusted source of information, conversations and connections between international professionals and the region’s business community. G.L.I.P. also offers a valuable forum for the area’s professionals or companies doing business internationally and thinking with a global perspective. For more information about international resources, visit louisvilleky. gov/globalization and greaterlouisville.com/glip.
Louisville Rankings Conde Nast Traveler has ranked Louisville among the top “Guy Getaway Places”
TripAdvisor names Louisville’s Mussel & Burger Bar among “the 10 best burger restaurants in the U.S.”
Louisville-based Texas Roadhouse ranks 10th in Stores Magazine’s “Top 10 Fast-Growing Restaurant Chains.”
Louisville was named among the top five “most stable real estate markets” by Zillow.com.
Louisville ranks 8th in Outside Magazine’s “16 Greatest Places to Live in America.”
Louisville ranks as 5th “friendliest city for small business” by Thumbtack.com and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Louisville’s Frankfort Avenue Comfy Cow is listed among the top “12 Best Ice Cream Shops in America” by Huffington Post
Hopper.com ranks Kentucky as one of the “Ten Best State Fairs in the United States.”
Brand Keys ranks Hillerich & Bradsby’s Louisville Slugger brand among the “most patriotic” brands Kentucky Derby Museum is listed among USA Today’s “10 Best Southern tourist attractions worth the crowds” Smarter Travel lists Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail and Louisville’s Urban Bourbon Trail as one of the “10 Iconic Things You Can Only Do in America.” Louisville ranks 4th by Forbes in “Big Cities Leading a U.S. Manufacturing Revival.” Louisville ranked among the “10 Best Bike-friendly cities” in the U.S. by USA Today.
Louisville’s Down One Bourbon Bar’s Three Little Pig Sandwich named “2014 Best Sandwich in America” by Restaurant Hospitality Molly Malone’s was picked as Kentucky’s “Best Bar To Watch The World Cup In All 50 States” by BuzzFeed Sports PolicyMic ranks Louisville 8th among “15 Cities for Creative 20-Somethings That Aren’t New York or Los Angeles” National League of Cities names Louisville among a dozen cities that provide best practices for helping small businesses thrive. For a full list visit: LouisvilleRelocationGuide.com 2015
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Where We Live New Home Construction Resources
Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville 1000 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy. 429-6000 bialouisville.com The Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville is the second largest home builders association in the country. Visit bialouisville.com to search for newly constructed homes on the market, new home communities, research area Registered Builders and Remodelers and learn more about local commercial, home building and remodeling resources. Home Builders Association of Southern Indiana 5150 Charlestown Rd., Box 3B New Albany, IN 47150 812-280-1600 hbasi.net
Existing Homes
If you’re interested in buying or selling, the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors and Southern Indiana Realtors Association can offer expertise and resources for better preparing you for what the local home market offers. Check the websites for comprehensive, searchable lists of area realtors and properties. Greater Louisville Association of Realtors 6300 Dutchmans Pkwy. 894-9860 or 1-866-801-9296 louisvillerealtors.com Southern Indiana Realtors Association Clarksville, IN (812) 941-7472 sira.org
Apartments
The Greater Louisville area offers a broad selection of apartments from quiet neighborhoods to trendy hot spots. Louisville Apartment Association 7400 South Park Place, Ste. 1 Louisville, KY 40222 426-6140 www.laaky.com Other resources: apartmentguide.com indianahousingnow.org louisvillerealtors.com
Cost of Living US Average = 100 City
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Atlanta Indianapolis Chicago Nashville Louisville
97.6 94.5 117.5 88.9 91.7
103.6 93.2 106.9 91.9 93.9
92.5 81.7 134.9 74.1 80.2
93.0 93.5 96.7 93.6 84.4
100.3 96.3 129.8 92.1 102.1
96.3 104.5 99.4 81.5 91.8
99.7 103.1 112.4 97.7 98.0 Source: C2ER, ACCRA, First Quarter, 2014
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Where We Learn Colleges and Universities in Greater Louisville Colleges/Universities (Main Campus Based in Greater Louisville) Offering Four-Year (or more) Degree Programs Bellarmine University 2001 Newburg Rd. 272-8000 bellarmine.edu
Jefferson Community & Technical College 109 E. Broadway 213-4000 jefferson.kctcs.edu
Spalding University 845 S. Third St. 585-9911 spalding.edu
Louisville Bible College 7174 Rocky Lane 231-5221 louisvillebiblecollege.org
Sullivan College of Technology & Design 3901 Atkinson Sq. Dr. 456-6509 sctd.edu
Indiana University Southeast 4201 Grant Line Rd. New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 941-2333 ius.edu
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary 1044 Alta Vista Rd. 800-264-1839 lpts.edu
Sullivan University 3101 Bardstown Rd. 456-6505 sullivan.edu
Ivy Tech Community College 8204 Hwy. 311 Sellersburg, IN 47172 (812) 246-3301 ivytech.edu/sellersburg
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Boyce College) 2825 Lexington Rd. (800) 626-5525 sbts.edu
University of Louisville Office of Admissions Houchens Bldg., Room 150 2211 S. Brook St. 852-6531 louisville.edu
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Colleges/Universities Offering Two- and Four-Year Degrees ATA College 10180 Linn Station Rd., Ste. A-200 371-8383 ata.edu Brown Mackie College – Louisville 3605 Fern Valley Rd. 968-7191 brownmackie.edu/louisville Campbellsville University – CU Louisville 2300 Greene Way 753-0264 campbellsville.edu/louisville Daymar College 4112 Fern Valley Rd. 495-1040 daymarcollege.edu DeVry University 10172 Linn Station Rd., Ste. 300 326-2860 louisville.devry.edu Galen College of Nursing 1031 Zorn Ave., Ste. 400 410-6200 galencollege.edu/louisville
Indiana Tech - Louisville 11855 Commonwealth Dr 708-2363 indianatech.edu Indiana Wesleyan University 1500 Alliant Ave. 261-5001 indwes.edu/louisville ITT Technical Institute 9500 Ormsby Station Rd., Ste. 100 327-7424 itt-tech.edu McKendree University 10168 Linn Station Rd., Ste. 100 266-6696 mckendree.edu National College 4205 Dixie Hwy. 447-7634 national-college.edu/locations/louisville Northwood University 11492 Bluegrass Pkwy., Ste. 112 261-1977 northwood.edu
Forget the red carpet. We roll out the barrel.
Ottawa University 287 Quarter Master Ct. Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 827-2750 ottawa.edu/locations Purdue University - College of Technology at New Albany 3000 Technology Ave. New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 206-8396 purdue.edu/tech/newalbany Simmons College 1018 S. 7th St. 776-1443 simmonscollegeky.edu Spencerian College 4627 Dixie Hwy. 447-1000 spencerian.edu Webster University 1031 Zorn Ave., Ste. 200 896-1835 webster.edu/louisville
Welcome home, enjoy! In the Louisville area, every home comes equipped with Louisville pure tap®. Costing less than a penny for a gallon, Louisville pure tap®is a great value.
Louisville - a place where the bourbon is free-flowing and so is the fun, and you’ll never have to worry about running out of either. We’ll make sure you have a bourbon in your hand and a smile on your face as long as you choose to stay. Get ready to have barrels of fun and visit ItsPossibleHere.com.
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no.14 Converse with an artist at the St. James Court Art Show
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Art Scene Area’s Major Art & Craft Fairs April
Cherokee Triangle Art Fair cherokeetriangle.org Always planned for the April weekend before the Kentucky Derby, this wellloved local art fair has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more than 40 years. Set in a charming neighborhood, the Cherokee Triangle Art Fair hosts live music, more than 200 juried art exhibits, a plant sale, great food and a children’s activities tent for family fun.
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September Art Fair at Mellwood Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center www.mellwoodartcenter.com The September Art Fair at Mellwood features visual arts, wine tasting, live entertainment, culinary arts, children’s art/craft area and a “Gallery Row” – showcasing the best of Louisville’s gallery scene. 24
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August Art in Speed Park Speed Park in Sellersburg, IN artinspeedpark.com Filled with more than 100 of the nation’s finest artisans, delectable food, wine and the region’s top musical artists, Art in Speed Park has been established as one of Kentuckiana’s favorite art shows and is considered a true gem among the arts community.
October St. James Court Art Show (St. James Court, Fourth and Magnolia) in Old Louisville #14 stjamescourtartshow.com Regarded by many as the best fine art and design show in the country, the St. James Court Art Show celebrates more than half of a century of welcoming juried selections of fine arts and crafts from more than 650 national artists.
Let’s Hop To It Gallery Trolley Hops Louisville’s art scene is “hopping” with its share of opportunities to enjoy the city’s unique variety of artistic talents, creative venues and galleries. Republic Bank 1st Friday Gallery Hop Downtown, Main & Market Streets firstfridaytrolleyhop.com The First Friday Trolley Hop is s an art show, tourist attraction, street party and celebration of downtown’s thriving art scene the first Friday of every month. Gallery “hoppers” can board a complimentary TARC trolley and ride along the Main and Market Street and South 4th Street corridors, from 5 p.m.–11 p.m., rain or shine. FAT Friday Trolley Hop #15 Clifton, Crescent Hill and Butchertown neighborhoods fatfridayhop.org Frankfort Avenue celebrates its eclectic selection of quality art galleries, antique stores and shops on the last Friday of every month. The Frankfort Avenue Trolley (FAT) offers free transportation along River Road, Frankfort, Mellwood, and Story Avenues to Cannons Lane with stops at galleries, local restaurants, coffee houses, a wine shop, antique and consignment stores and quaint boutiques. Trolleys run from 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m., with the exception of the Friday after Thanksgiving when it runs from 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Art Museums & Organizations 21c Museum 700 W. Main St. 217-6300 21cmuseum.org Housed in 21c Museum Hotel, the 21c Museum collection features both emerging artists and acclaimed international artists within its 9,000 square foot exhibit space. This stunning collection of cutting-edge art inspired the naming of the property and influenced the creation of the museum and hotel (which was voted #1 Hotel in the South Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 by Condé Nast Traveler.) Special events include concerts, film screenings, poetry readings and many events that are free and open to the public. Gift Shop open daily, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Carnegie Center for Art and History 201 E. Spring St. New Albany, IN (812) 944-7336 carnegiecenter.org The former Carnegie library offers a contemporary art gallery, history museum, year-round art classes, plus free family art workshops on the second Saturday of every month. On permanent display is “Grandpa Makes a Scene: The Yenawine Dioramas,” a hand-carved animated depiction of early life in rural Indiana and “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage: Men & Women of the Underground Railroad”. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Flame Run 815 W. Market St. #16 584-5353 flamerun.com The Flame Run studio features a gallery and hot shop, where guests can enjoy viewing works in progress while artists describe the process, including everything from cast glass to flameworking, fusing to slumping. Learn more
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about exhibitions, lecture demonstrations and workshop opportunities on the website. Gallery hours, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and by appointment. Glassworks 815 W. Market St. 992-3270 louisvilleglassworks.com Glassworks fills a fully renovated landmark building with ongoing classes, tours and workshops to both educate and inspire the artistry of glassmaking. Along with residential loft spaces, this urban building includes galleries and hot-glass studios where visitors can observe and even participate in the glassblowing process through walk-in workshops. The galleries offer collectible works by national and international artists. One-hour guided tours offered on Saturdays showcase flameworking, glassblowing and architectural glass studios. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hawks View Gallery & Cafe 170 Carter Ave. I-65, Exit 121 (Bullitt County) 955-1010 sites.google.com/site/hawksviewgallery Distinctive hand-blown art glass items are made while you watch. Gallery and showroom tours are self-guided. Open Tues-Thurs, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri-Sat, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Closed on Sunday. Hidden Hill Nursery & Sculpture Garden 1011 Utica - Charlestown Rd. Utica, IN (812) 280-0347 or (812) 282-0524 hiddenhillnursery.com Hidden Hill lies a few miles from Louisville in Southern Indiana and includes a mini-arboretum, sculpture gallery and unusual plant nursery. Apr.-Mid-October, Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., Noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. 2015
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Art Scene Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft 715 W. Main St. 589-0102 kentuckyarts.org The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft has supported the art and craft heritage of Kentucky for more than 30 years. In addition to its permanent collection, exhibits are presented in three gallery spaces. The Gallery Shop features work in all media, from folk art to furniture. The Education Center provides workshops, summer art camps, community center programs, school partnerships and craft artist demonstrations. Tues.- Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center 1860 Mellwood Ave. 895-3650 mellwoodartcenter.com Formerly the Fischer Packing Company on Mellwood, the Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center encompasses 360,000 sq. ft. of former industrial space that has been converted into more than 200 artist studios, art galleries and shops, restaurants, office spaces, rehearsal spaces for theater and dance groups, fitness areas and special event venues.
Louisville Stoneware 731 Brent St. 800-626-1800 or 582-1900 louisvillestoneware.com Louisville Stoneware’s downtown location invites you to witness artistry in the making with a tour of one of the nation’s oldest and most revered stoneware manufacturing firms. Experience unique handmade and hand-painted tableware, bakeware and collectibles. Studio hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Factory tours: Mon.- Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Factory tours: Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. or by appointment for groups of 10 or more.
The Speed Art Museum 2035 S. Third St. 634-2700 speedmuseum.org Established in 1927, the Speed Art Museum is Kentucky’s oldest and largest art museum with more than 14,000 pieces in its permanent collection. Its extensive collection spans 6,000 years, ranging from ancient Egyptian to contemporary art. In September of 2012, The Speed broke ground on a $50 million, 200,000-square foot expansion. The museum will be closed for approximately three years until its re-opening in late 2015. During the Speed’s renovation and expansion project, visitors can explore its satellite space, Local Speed, Friday 12-8 p.m. and Saturday 11-4 p.m. on 822 East Market Street for special exhibitions, family activities and events. Check the website for “Speed About Town” events.
Louisville Visual Art Association 3005 River Rd. 896-2146 louisvillevisualart.org As Kentucky’s oldest visual arts organization, LVAA offers exhibits, classes and art advocacy services. LVAA is located at the historic 19th century Water Tower along the banks of the Ohio River. Numerous festivals and events are held there. Just look for the 169-foot Greek revival tower. Public gallery is open Wed.-Sat., 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Where Your Home Becomes an Extention of the Landscape.
Transition into tranquility when you make Oakland Hills your home. This rare community has been designed to permanently preserve valleys and bottomland for wildlife, creating scenic homesites that invite outdoor living.
New Home & Lots Available Today! Featuring some of the area’s best custom builders: Chris Carey Builders, Inc.
502-639-2767
Mastercraft Homes, LLC
502-419-4325
Paragon Homes, Inc.
502-594-0531
Located on Bardstown Rd. 4.4 miles south of the Gene Snyder Freeway.
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Dining Unique Louisville Restaurants 211 Clover Ln. 211 Clover Ln. 896-9570 211clover.com 60 West Bistro & Martini Bar 3939 Shelbyville Rd. 719-9717 60westbistro.com 610 Magnolia 610 Magnolia St. 636-0783 610magnolia.com Against the Grain Brewery & Smokehouse 401 E. Main St. (Slugger Field) 515-0174 atgbrewery.com 28
Amici Café 316 W. Ormsby Ave. 637-3167 amicicafelouisville.com
Bearno’s Numerous area locations bearnos.com
Bluegrass Brewing Company (4 area locations) bbcbrew.com
Café 360 Mantra Lounge 1582 Bardstown Rd. 473-8694
Angio’s Italian Restaurant 3731 Old Bardstown Rd. 451-5454 angiospizza.com
Bistro 301 301 W. Market St. 584-8337 bistro301.com
Boombozz Famous Gourmet Pizza & Boombozz Taphouse Numerous area locations 896-9090 boombozz.com & boombozztaphouse.com
Café Lou Lou (2 area locations) 893-7776 cafeloulou.com
Annie Cafe 308 W. Woodlawn Ave. 363-4847 anniecafe.com Asiatique 1767 Bardstown Rd. 451-2749 asiatiquerestaurant.com August Moon Chinese Bistro 2269 Lexington Rd. 456-6569 augustmoonbistro.com Basa Modern Vietnamese 2244 Frankfort Ave. 896-1016 basarestaurant.net
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Bistro Le Relais 2817 Taylorsville Rd. 451-9020 lerelaisrestaurant.com BLU – Italian Grille 280 W. Jefferson St. Marriot Louisville Downtown 671-4285 blugrille.com Blue Dog Bakery & Café 2868 Frankfort Ave. 899-9800 bluedogbakeryandcafe.com
Bourbons Bistro 2255 Frankfort Ave. 894-8838 bourbonsbistro.com Bristol Bar & Grille (6 area locations) 456-1702 bristolbarandgrille.com Bucks Restaurant & Bar 425 W. Ormsby 637-5284 oldlouisville.net/bucks
Caffe Classico 360 2144 Frankfort Ave. 895-0076 caffe-classico.com Captain’s Quarters #50 Riverside Grille 5700 Captain’s Quarters Rd. 228-1651 cqriverside.com Chubby Ray’s Original Louisville Pizza Company and Sports Café 3910 Ruckriegel Pkwy. 267-1188 chubbyrays.com
City Café (2 area locations) 589-1797 citycafelunch.com
Derby Café 704 Central Ave. 634-0858 derbycafe.com
Cliftons Pizza Co. 2230 Frankfort Ave. 893-3730 cliftonspizza.com
Ditto’s Grill 1114 Bardstown Rd. 581-9129 dittosgrill.com
Coach Lamp Restaurant & Pub 751 Vine St. 583-9165 coachlamprestaurant.com Come Back Inn 909 Swan St. 627-1777 comebackinn.net Corbett’s 5050 Norton Healthcare Blvd. 327-5058 corbettsrestaurant.com Corner Café 9307 New La Grange Rd. 426-8121 cornercafelouisville.com Cunningham’s 630 S. Fourth St. 587-0526 Cunningham’s Creekside 6301 River Rd. 228-3625 Dak Shin 4742 Bardstown Rd. 491-7412 mydakshin.com
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Dragon King’s Daughter 1126 Bardstown Rd. 632-2444 dragonkingsdaughter.com Eiderdown 983 Goss Avenue Louisville, KY 290-2390 eiderdown-gtown.com El Mundo 2345 Frankfort Ave. 899-9930 502elmundo.com Emperor of China 2210 Holiday Manor Ctr. 426-1717 The English Grill at The Brown Hotel 335 W. Broadway 538-1234, ext. 7166 brownhotel.com/the-englishgrill.htm Equus/Jack’s Bar 122 Sears Ave. 897-9721 equusrestaurant.com The Fishery (2 area locations) 895-1188 thefisheryky.com
De la Torre’s/La Bodega 1606 Bardstown Rd. 456-4955 delatorres.com
Flanagan’s Ale House 934 Baxter Ave. 585-3700 flanagansalehouse.com
Decca 812 E. Market St. 749-8128 deccarestaurant.com
Game 2295 Lexington Rd. 618-1712 louisvillehammerheads.com/ game
Del Frisco’s 4107 Oechsli Ave. 897-7077 delfriscoslouisville.com
Garage Bar 700 East Market St. 749-7100 garageonmarket.com
Chef de Cuisine Edoardo Bacci, Brasserie Provence Think “French cuisine.” If you’re thinking expensive, stuffy, fancy and small servings, think again. Chef de Cuisine Edoardo Bacci at Louisville’s newest French restaurant, Brasserie Provence, is out on a quest to change that mindset. The Provencal-style French brasserie offers classical and Southern France specialties from recipes that co-owner Guy Genoud, a native of Cannes, savored during his childhood and life there. With more than 30 years in the hotel and restaurant industries in Europe and the United States, Genoud partnered with his wife, Stacy Duncan, a talented photographer, to create a restaurant offering with food and ambiance unlike any other in Louisville. “We’re not what most people think of as a French restaurant. The brasserie is a different type of atmosphere,” Bacci explained. The relaxed environment and appreciation for pairing menu offerings with selections of French and Northwestern U.S. wines and European and local Kentucky beers gives Brasserie Provence a comfortable feel, which patrons are enjoying as much as the Chef Bacci’s roasted sea bass or pork rib-eye au poivre. Bacci describes the menu as “French comfort food,” with dishes that reflect the casual dining traditions found in southern France. His “keep it simple” food philosophy translates into simply delicious, with menu items that are well-seasoned but not overpowered. A native of Trieste, Italy, Chef Bacci moved to Louisville at the age of 13. He has seen the evolution of Louisville’s dining scene, and has played a role in its growth. “I remember when 20 years ago there weren’t very many restaurants on the scene. Now, there’s a healthy competition, and the local community supports us,” he said. His understanding of European fare and commitment to using fresh ingredients, many of which are from their community garden at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park, are creating a buzz in Louisville’s dining scene, with steady crowds of lunch and dinner guests ordering up a taste of France right in the middle of Hurstbourne Parkway. 2015
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Gasthaus 4812 Brownsboro Ctr. 899-7177 gasthausdining.com
Joe’s OK Bayou 9874 Linn Station Rd. 426-1320 joesokbayou.com
Goose Creek Diner 2923 Goose Creek Rd. 339-8070 gcdiner.com
KT’s Restaurant & Bar 2300 Lexington Rd. 458-8888 ktsrestaurant.com
The Grape Leaf 2217 Frankfort Ave. 897-1774 grapeleafonline.com
Kingfish (3 area locations) 895-0544 kingfishrestaurants.com
Hammerheads 921 Swan St. 365-1112 louisvillehammerheads.com Harvest 624 E. Market St. 384-9090 harvestlouisville.com Havana Rumba (3 area locations) 897-1959 havanarumbaonline.com
Chef Anthony Lamas, Seviche Chef Anthony Lamas knows how to turn up the (southern) heat. Owner of Seviche, located on Bardstown Rd., Lamas has succeeded in his mission to “spice up the South” with his Nuevo Latino cuisine, charming diners from around the world with his unique culinary style. Although he’s well-known for bringing his “flavor” of cooking to the region, he will readily admit that the South can be credited as well. Lamas said the way he grew up was to cook with the food that was available locally. (He found his passion for food at a young age while working in his family’s Spanish restaurant and helping prepare meals on the family farm, using ingredients found in his own backyard.) That philosophy didn’t change when he moved here in 1992. “There are some amazing ingredients that are grown in this area, and we have many people growing ingredients just for Seviche,” he explained. “Even though we’re a Latin restaurant in the middle of Kentucky, what makes us stand out is the combination of that Latin flavor partnered with old southern dishes,” he said. Lamas’ “southern heat” style of cooking is not only a big hit with locals, but he said that even patrons hailing from Miami proclaim the menu items to be among the best Latin food they’ve ever experienced. They aren’t the only ones who appreciate the unique taste. Numerous publications, including Esquire, Southern Living, Food Arts, Bon Appétit and Wine Spectator have also highlighted Lamas’ talent. He has cooked at the famed James Beard House six times, is a three-time James Beard Award semi-finalist and is a seasoned TV chef, having won on Food Networks’ Extreme Chef and appearing on several other national shows, including the debut episode of Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay. While all the accolades are good for his resume and his restaurant, Lamas said that what’s important are the people who eat and grow the food that is served at Seviche. “We’ve proven that even a Latino restaurant in the middle of the South is possible, and the support for our restaurant has been amazing. At the end of the day, our customers are the people who really matter.” He described Louisville dining scene, “I’ve seen it grow into this emerging, hot restaurant scene. It’s been exciting to see, but I think there’s even more room to grow.” 30
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Hiko-a-mon 1115 Herr Ln., Ste. 130 365-1651 hikoamon.com Hillbilly Tea 120 South First St. 587-7350 hillbillytea.com Holy Grale 1034 Bardstown Rd. 459-9939 holygralelouisville.com Impellizzeri’s Pizza (3 area locations) 454-2711 impellizzeris.com
Lilly’s 1147 Bardstown Rd. 451-0447 lillyslapeche.com Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant (3 area locations) 426-3994 losaztecas.net Maker’s Mark Bourbon House & Lounge 446 S. Fourth St. 568-9009 makerslounge.com Manny & Merle 122 West Main 290-8888 mannyandmerle.com Mark’s Feed Store (5 area locations) 244-0140 marksfeedstore.com Mayan Cafe 813 E. Market St. 566-0651 themayancafe.com
Intermezzo Café & Cabaret 316 W. Main St. 561-3344
Meridian Café 112 Meridian Ave. 897-9703 themeridiancafe.com
The Irish Rover 2319 Frankfort Ave. 899-3544 theirishroverky.com
Mike Linnig’s 9308 Cane Run Rd. 937-9888 mikelinnigsrestaurant.com
Jack Fry’s 1007 Bardstown Rd. 452-9244 jackfrys.com
Milkwood 316 West Main St. 584-6455 milkwoodrestaurant.com
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Mojito Tapas Restaurant 2231 Holiday Manor Ctr. 425-0959 mojitotapas.com
Patrick O’Shea’s 123 W. Main St. 708-2488 osheaslouisville.net
The Oakroom The Seelbach Hilton 500 Fourth St. 807-DINE theoakroomlouisville.com
Porcini 2730 Frankfort Ave. 894-8686 porcinilouisville.com
Molly Malone’s Irish Pub 3 Area Locations 473-1222 mollymalonesirishpub.com
Osaka Sushi Bar & Cuisine 2039 Frankfort Ave. 894-9501
Mussel & Burger Bar 9200 Taylorsville Rd. 384 4834
O’Shea’s Irish Pub 956 Baxter Ave. 589-7373 osheaslouisville.net
Proof on Main 21c Museum Hotel 702 W. Main St. 217-6360 proofonmain.com
Napa River Grill 1211 Herr Ln. 423-5822 napariverlouisville.com
Palermo Viejo Authentic Argentine Restaurant 1359 Bardstown Rd. 456-6461
Ramsi’s Café on the World 1293 Bardstown Rd. 451-0700 ramsiscafe.com
North End Café (2 area locations) 896-8770 northendcafe.com
Pat’s Steak House 2437 Brownsboro Rd. 893-2062 patssteakhouselouisville.com
Rivue Restaurant & Lounge Galt House Hotel 140 N. Fourth St. 589-4239 rivue.com
Roux 1325 Bardstown Rd. 530-0531 rouxlouisville.com
Sari Sari 2339 Frankfort Ave. 894-0585
Rye on Market 900 E. Market St. 749-6200 ryeonmarket.com
Selena’s at Willow Lake Tavern 10609 La Grange Road 245-9004 selenasrestaurant.com
Saffron’s Persian Restaurant 131 W. Market St. 584-7800 saffronsrestaurant.com Saigon Cafe 106A Fairfax Ave. 893-7757 saigon-cafe.com Sake Blue 9326 Cedar Center Way 708-1500 sakeblue.com Sapporo Japanese Grill & Sushi (2 locations) 479-5550 sapporojapanese.com
Seviche 1538 Bardstown Rd. 473-8560 sevicherestaurant.com Shah’s Mongolian Grill 9148 Taylorsville Rd. 493-0234 shahsmongoliangrill.com Shalimar Restaurant 1850 S Hurstbourne Pkwy., Ste. 125 493-8899 shalimarlouisville.com
Pickled Shrimp with cumin coriander broth, radish fennel salad (from Chef Anthony Lamas, Serviche) Shrimp 1 lb 16/20 shrimp 1 T pickling spice 3 bay leaves In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add pickling spice and bay leaves. Add shrimp and cook for 3 minutes until shrimp are almost fully cooked. Remove the shrimp from the boiling water and shock in an ice bath. Cumin Coriander Broth 1 cup red wine vinegar juice and zest of 1 lemon 1 t salt ½ T toasted and ground cumin ½ T toasted and ground coriander 1 T extra virgin olive oil 1 T fresh ground pepper Puree in blender. Pour sauce over the cooked shrimp and let marinate for two hours. Radish Fennel Salad 2 stalks of celery, julienned 1 cucumber, julienned 4 radishes, thinly sliced ¼ red onion, julienned 1 fennel bulb, julienned ½ lemon, juiced photo courtesty of Seviche
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Dining The Silver Dollar 1761 Frankfort Avenue 259 9540 whiskeybythedrink.com Stevens & Stevens Deli 1114 Bardstown Rd. 584-3354 stevensandstevensdeli.com Sweet Surrender Dessert Café 1804 Frankfort Ave. 899-2008 sweetsurrenderdessertcafe. com Toast on Market (2 area locations) 569.4099 toastonmarket.com Twig and Leaf 2122 Bardstown Rd. 451-8944
Uptown Café 1624 Bardstown Rd. 458-4212 uptownlouisville.com Varanese 2106 Frankfort Ave. 899-9904 varanese.com Vincenzo’s 150 S. Fifth St. 580-1350 vincenzositalianrestaurant.com Volare 2300 Frankfort Ave. 894-4446 volare-restaurant.com Wick’s Pizza Parlor & Pub (5 area locations) 458-1828 wickspizza.com
Wild Eggs (4 area locations) 893-8005 crackinwildeggs.com Wiltshire on Market 636 E. Market 589-5224 wiltshirepantry.com Winston’s Restaurant Sullivan University 3101 Bardstown Rd. 456-0980 winstonsoflouisville.com
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105 S. Fourth St. 585-4005 yachingsrestaurant.com Z’s Oyster Bar & Steakhouse 101 Whittington Pkwy. 429-8000 115 S. Fourth St.
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Jefferson County • Jefferson County is a unique blend of sophistication and metropolitan style with hometown pride and southern hospitality as the key ingredients. • Louisville is named among the top five “most stable real estate markets” by Zillow.com and eighth in Forbes’ 2014 America’s Most Affordable Cities. Outside Magazine also gave it the eighth spot on its “16 Greatest Places to Live in America” list. • There’s easy access to green spaces here, anchored by an Olmsted-designed park system and the vision to build the nation’s largest urban park system. The nationally-recognized City of Parks initiative is preserving the area’s green spaces with a 100-mile paved walking loop trail that will tie together Louisville’s diverse parks and neighborhoods. (Louisville ranked among the “10 Best Bike-friendly cities” in the U.S. by USA Today.) • Louisvillians know how to celebrate! Home to Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, Jefferson County kicks off a two-week Derby Festival with Thunder Over Louisville, the nation’s largest annual fireworks display. #1 34
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• Forbes Magazine lists Louisville as one of the top 20 markets with economic momentum going into 2014. The area includes a wide variety of cultural offerings, innovative businesses, state-of-the-art medical facilities and hospitals and a host of educational institutions. UPS is the area’s biggest employer. • The area’s healthy competitive spirit is evident. Whether its a youth soccer game at one of the county’s parks, rivalry high school football match-ups so big they have to be played in college stadiums, balloon races, rooting for the fastest thoroughbreds or filling out NCAA brackets with the Cardinals or Wildcats in the Final Four, sports fans in Jefferson County always have something to cheer about. (Louisville ranked among “America’s Best Vacations for Sports Fans” by Travel+Leisure.) • Whether it’s taking in a game at Slugger Field (or a picture of the world’s largest baseball bat), a concert at the KFC Yum! Center, a stroll around the Kentucky Fair, a trip to the Muhammad Ali Center or the Louisville Zoo, the area offers a variety of activities to enlighten, entertain and educate people of all ages.
• Jefferson County doesn’t let a little thing like the Ohio River stand in its way of getting to know its neighbors. A former railroad truss bridge has been converted into a pedestrian and bicycle crossing linking downtown Louisville to Southern Indiana. The Big Four Bridge was celebrated in 2014 with a parade of residents coming from both states and meeting in the middle. It’s estimated that 1 million people have been on the Big Four since it opened in February 2013. • Yes, those are horses you see standing in front of businesses throughout the city. Louisville’s first Gallopalooza in 2004 introduced life-sized fiberglass horses to city streets. A third “running” of Gallopalooza was announced in 2014.
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Telephone, Internet & Cable AT&T 888-757-6500 (Residential) 866-620-6000 (Business) att.com
Louisville Free Public Library (main branch) 301 York St. 574-1611 lfpl.org (Click on “Main & Branch Locations Hours & Contact Information” for links to other branches)
Time Warner Cable 1-866-857-7024 twcwelcome.com Gas & Electric LG&E and KU 1-800-981-0600 (KU) 589-1444 (LG&E) lge-ku.com Garbage, Junk & Recycling Metro Louisville 574-3571 louisvilleky.gov/solidwaste Eco-Tech Environmental Services 935-1130 ecotechky.com Republic Services of Kentucky 638-9000 republicservices.com Rumpke 1-800-678-6753 rumpke.com Waste Management of Kentucky 962-5000 wm.com Vehicle & Boat Registration 574-5700 jeffersoncountyclerk.org Water & Sanitation Louisville Water Company 583-6610 louisvillewater.com Metropolitan Sewer District 587-0603 msdlouky.org
Established Jefferson County Neighborhoods Jefferson County offers a diverse selection of neighborhoods that boast a strong sense of place and community pride. If you’re looking for a rural setting, suburban convenience or an urban lifestyle, you can find it among Jefferson County’s wide range of residential areas. Anchorage Designated as a historic district by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Anchorage boasts Victorian homes on large home sites in eastern Louisville. Beechmont Beechmont’s relaxed atmosphere can be credited to tree-lined Southern Parkway, which leads to Iroquois Park. This historic neighborhood features homes ranging from small cottages to expansive, two and three-story homes on extra-large lots. Butchertown Located just east of the Downtown business district is Butchertown, which, through intensive preservation efforts, has maintained the area’s historic homes – some dating back to the Federal era. Cherokee Triangle Cherokee Triangle was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The area’s tree-
• Jefferson County is located between St. Louis and Cincinnati on the banks of the Ohio River at the intersection of three major interstates: I-64, I-71 and I-65. Louisville is the 16th largest U.S. city and hosts an estimated population of nearly 750,000 and a metropolitan area topping 1.2 million. • Looeyville... Looavul ... Lewisville ... No matter how you say it, Louisville offers a safe, welcoming environment that will make you feel right at home. It will not only feed your soul, but your appetite as well ... the dining scene is amazing! Nationally-acclaimed chefs create one-of-a-kind dishes in kitchens throughout Jefferson County.
lined streets and magnificent architecture make it the focal point of the Highlands area and provides the perfect backdrop for small festivals and events.
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Crescent Hill Crescent Hill is a neighborhood of large Victorian homes on quiet streets that are lined by mature trees. Frankfort Avenue, the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, offers a unique mix of cafés, shops and small businesses that are housed in century-old structures.
Greater Louisville Inc. - The Metro Chamber of Commerce 614 W. Main St., Ste. 6000 625-0000 greaterlouisville.com
Downtown Living in downtown Louisville is attracting more and more urban dwellers who choose to live in lofts, condos and apartments scattered in and around the heart of Louisville. Many residents are realizing the benefits of living close to a burgeoning art and culinary district, the new stadium, 4th Street Live!, NuLu, Waterfront Park and downtown workplaces. Fairdale Located near the Jefferson-Bullitt County line, Fairdale offers residents easy access to I-265. Homes range from farmhouses to modern dwellings. Fern Creek Fern Creek is located about 10 miles southeast of downtown, near I-265. Fern Creek’s country atmosphere is part of its appeal. Germantown Germantown was established in 1849, and continues to demonstrate a strong sense of community and neighborhood atmosphere with many affordable housing options. Glenview Glenview
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Jeffersontown Jeffersontown (J-Town) is home to the Bluegrass Commerce Park in addition to plenty of shopping centers, restaurants and businesses. It offers a neighborhood atmosphere within a thriving business environment. Lyndon Founded as a rail stop in 1871, Lyndon is tucked between the Watterson Expressway and Westport Road. Lyndon offers convenient access to major shopping centers and is known for its quiet neighborhoods, quaint shopping, affordable housing and abundant apartment options. Middletown Middletown is east of Louisville, along Shelbyville Road, and reflects a combination of commercial growth and a peaceful atmosphere. Historic homes, new developments and apartment complexes provide a wide selection of living options. Okolona Okolona stretches along Fern Valley Road south to Bullitt County. The area is near three of Greater Louisville’s largest employers— UPS, General Electric and Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant—as well as the airport and I-265. Old Louisville Old Louisville features the largest collection of Victorian homes in the United States, showcasing historic brick walkways, cast-iron gas lamps, courtyards, fountains and statues. Old Louisville’s St. James and Belgravia Courts are the venues of the annual St. James Court Art Show. Central Park, host to Shakespeare in the Park, lies in the heart of Old Louisville. Park DuValle Located in Louisville’s west end, Park DuValle is the site of an ongoing redevelopment project, and has experienced an impressive transformation in recent years, with attractive singlefamily homes, town homes and apartments. Pleasure Ridge Park Known locally as PRP, Pleasure Ridge Park’s commercial strip is busy Dixie Highway. Most of PRP consists of quiet streets with moderately priced homes conveniently located near Louisville and Fort Knox. 36
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Portland The river heritage of Portland is still evident in the preservation of many of its Steamboat Gothic homes. The Portland Museum spotlights the waterfront and the area’s riverfront history, which includes its position as the docking point west of the Falls of the Ohio. Prospect Easily accessible from I-71 and I-265, Prospect features beautiful bottom-land and breathtaking river bluffs along the JeffersonOldham County line. Grand estates, upscale, contemporary housing developments, along with log cabins and quaint cottages, make Prospect a uniquely desirable community. Russell Russell is a western Jefferson County neighborhood in the midst of rebirth, with property and land renovations under way. Russell’s housing options vary from large, Victorian, frame houses to new, moderately priced homes. St. Matthews St. Matthews includes a mix of shopping centers, traditional homes on tree-lined streets, apartment complexes and condominium developments near the area’s commercial businesses. Shelbyville and Lexington Roads are the main thoroughfares. Nearby Seneca Park adds to the natural beauty of the area. Shawnee With Shawnee Park at the heart of its community, Shawnee’s large homes on shaded streets include some of Louisville’s best examples of late-19th-century architecture.
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As a regional health care center, Greater Louisville excels in medical breakthroughs. Known for pioneering achievements, including Jewish Hospital’s Abiocor artificial heart transplant procedure and the world’s first hand transplant performed by Klienert, Kutz and Associates Hand Care Center, it’s no wonder that Louisville’s thriving medical community attracts some of the country’s top scientists and researchers. Here is a sampling of some of the major healthcare providers in Jefferson County: Baptist Health Louisville 4000 Kresge Way 897-8100 baptisteast.com
Norton Audubon Hospital 1 Audubon Plaza Dr. 636-7111 nortonhealthcare.com
James Graham Brown Cancer Center 529 S. Jackson St. 562-46158 or 866-530-5516 browncancercenter.org
Norton Brownsboro Hospital 4960 Norton Healthcare Blvd. 446-8000 nortonhealthcare.com
Jewish Hospital 200 Abraham Flexner Way 587-4011 kentuckyonehealth.org/ jewishhospital Kindred Hospital 1313 St. Anthony Pl. 587-7001 kindredlouisville.com
Shively Shively is conveniently located close to downtown, the Ohio River and Louisville International Airport. The southern Louisville area’s housing options include older houses on tree-lined streets and subdivisions with affordably priced homes. Valley Station Located along Dixie Highway, Valley Station is the home of Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing – a historic house and museum. Valley Station’s housing options are varied in style and pricing, ranging from old farmhouses to more contemporary homes. #5
Norton Hospital 200 E. Chestnut St. 629-8000 nortonhealthcare.com Norton Suburban Hospital (Future Home of Norton Women’s and Kosair Children’s Hospital - St. Matthews) 4001 Dutchmans Ln. 893-1000 nortonhealthcare.com Robley Rex VA Medical Center 800 Zorn Ave. 287-4000 louisville.va.gov
Kosair Children’s Hospital 231 E. Chestnut St. 629-6000 kosairchildrenshospital.com Kosair Children’s Medical Center – Brownsboro 4910 Chamberlain Lane 446-5000 kosairchildrenshospital.com
Saints Mary & Elizabeth Hospital 1850 Bluegrass Ave. 361-6000 kentuckyonehealth.org/st-mary-stelizabeth-hospital University of Louisville Hospital 530 S. Jackson St. 562-3000 ulh.org
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Schools in Jefferson County Jefferson County Public Schools VanHoose Education Center 3332 Newburg Rd. Fact Line: 485-3228 Parent Assistance Centers: 485-6250 or 485-6771 jefferson.k12.ky.us Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) educate more than 101,000 students in 89 elementary schools, 23 middle schools, 19 high schools and numerous learning centers. JCPS offers magnet, optional and advance programs that focus on special interests. It employs more than 6,400 teachers, of which 84 percent hold a master’s degree or higher. More than $132 million in college scholarships was awarded to JCPS students in 2013. The JCPS website (jefferson.k12.ky.us) provides a comprehensive overview of the schools, how to apply and which schools are in your cluster. To find the school serving your area, access the Frequently Asked Questions or “School Finder” section of the site. You can also call the JCPS Demographics Office at 485-3050. Anchorage Public School (Independent) 11400 Ridge Rd. Anchorage 245-2121 anchorage-school.org The city of Anchorage, in eastern Jefferson County, contains the county’s only other public school district. This independent, oneschool district consistently ranks at the top among Kentucky schools in state-mandated test scores. Catholic Schools – Archdiocese of Louisville 585-3291 archlou.org Many schools have regularly scheduled sessions for newcomers. It’s recommended to call in advance of your visit to find out the admission policies and procedures. Enrollment and registration periods vary from school to school, but are usually held between November and January. Open houses are offered at Catholic secondary school campuses. All students who plan to attend a Catholic secondary school must take the placement test.
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Catholic High Schools Assumption High School (F) 2170 Tyler Ln. 458-9551 ahsrockets.org DeSales High School (M) 425 Kenwood Dr. 368-6519 desaleshighschool.com Holy Cross High School (Co-ed) 5144 Dixie Hwy. 447-4363 holycrosshs.com Mercy Academy (F) 5801 Fegenbush Ln. 671-2010 mercyacademy.com
529 E. Liberty St. 855-3300 Grades: 6-8 nativitylouisville.org Pitt Academy 6010 Preston Hwy. 966-6979 pitt.com Grades: K-12 Private Independent Schools Chance School 4200 Lime Kiln Ln. 425-6904 chanceschool.org Grades: PreK-5
Presentation Academy (F) 861 S. Fourth St. 583-5935 presentationacademy.org Sacred Heart Academy (F) 3175 Lexington Rd. 897-6097 sacredheartschools.org St. Xavier High School (M) 1609 Poplar Level Rd. 637-4712 saintx.com Trinity High School (M) 4011 Shelbyville Rd. 893-7625 trinityrocks.com Catholic Special Schools Nativity Academy at St. Boniface
The de Paul School (teaches children with learning differences) 1925 Duker Ave. 459-6131 depaulschool.org Grades: 1-8 Kentucky Country Day School 4100 Springdale Rd. 423-0440 kcd.org Grades: PreK-12
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Louisville Collegiate School 2427 Glenmary Ave. 479-0340 loucol.com Grades: PreK-12 Meredith-Dunn School (teaches children with learning differences) 3023 Melbourne Ave. 456-5819 meredithdunnschool.org Grades: 1-8 St. Francis School 11000 U.S. Hwy. 42 736-1000 stfrancisschool.org Grades: PreK-8 St. Francis High School 233 W. Broadway 736-1000 stfrancishighschool.com Grades: 9-12 Summit Academy (teaches children with learning differences) 11508 Main St.
244-7090 summit-academy.org Grades: PreK-8 Walden School 4238 Westport Rd. 893-0433 walden-school.org Grades: K-12 Other Private Schools Letters after school name indicate religious affiliation: (AG) Assembly of God; (B) Baptist; (C) Christian; (E) Episcopalian; (J) Jewish; (L) Lutheran; (P) Protestant; (RC) Roman Catholic (see other Catholic schools in Archdiocese listing); (S) Seventh Day Adventist. The Academy for Individual Excellence 3101 Bluebird Ln. 267-6187 aiexcellence.com Grades: PreK-12
Louisville Adventist Academy (S) 2988 Newburg Rd. 452-2965 louisville22. adventistschoolconnect.org Grades: PreK-12
Christian Academy of Louisville (C) Southwest Campus 8307 St. Andrews Church Rd. 447-6500 caschools.us Grades: PreK-8
Beth Haven Christian School (B) 5515 Johnsontown Rd. 937-3516 bethhaven.com Grades: K-12
Covenant Classical Academy (C) 13902 Factory Ln. 243-0404 covenant-classical.org Grades: K-12
Christian Academy of Louisville (C) English Station Campus 700 S. English Station Rd. 244-3225 caschools.us Grades: PreK-5 Christian Academy of Louisville (C) Rock Creek Campus 3110 Rock Creek Dr. 897-3372 caschools.us Grades: PreK-12
Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy (S) 1939 Magazine St. 774-2108 elminnisschool.org Grades: PreK-8 Evangel Christian School (AG) 5400 Minor Ln. 968-7744 evangelchristianschool.com Grades: K-12 Hayfield Montessori School 2000 Tyler Ln. 454-7122 hayfieldmontessori.com Grades: PreK-5
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Fegenbush Place, Section 2, 3, 502-639-7858
$150,000-$250,000
44
Feys Place, 502-9372821
$140,000-$175,000
45
Flat Rock Ridge, Section 1, 2A, 2B, 859-268-1191
$162,950-$261,950
46
Forest Meadows, 502-583-5454
n/a
47
Forest School Estates, 502-244-5131
$700,000-$1,500,000
48
Fossil Creek, Section 1, 502-905-0594
$450,000-$700,000
49
Fox Run Section 2, 502-244-0454
$250,000-$450,000
50
The Gardens at Beech Spring Farm, 502-245-4427
$479,950+
51
Gardiner Park, Section 2 (Phase 3), 3, 502-423-9300
$275,000-$450,000
52
Glen Lakes, Section 1A, 502-245-6159
$270,000-$500,000
53
Glenmary East 3 (Phase A, B), 502-241-9922
$250,000-$375,000
54
Glenmary, Section 19, 502-452-2508
$325,000-$450,000
55
Glenview Park & Gardens at Glenview Park 502-245-4427
$600,000$3,000,000+
56
Glenview Springs, Section 1, 502-245-3002
$1,500,000+
14
The Bridges of Razor Creek, Section 2, 502-245-6159
$270,000+
28
Copper Ridge at Craigs Creek, 859-268-1191
$200,000-$275,000
15
Bridlewood Trails, Section 3A, 3B, 3C, 502-962-8988
$140,900-$226,070
29
The Cotswolds, 502-368-7755
$200,000-$300,000
171
Bristol Woods* 502-225-9434
$150,000 to $200,000
30
Coventry Place, 502-423-9300
$275,000-$350,000
16
Brookhurst, Section 1, 2B, 502-345-5929
$250,000-$325,000
31
Creek View Estates, Section 1, 502-239-0102
$200,000-$300,000
17
Brookshire, Section 1, 3, 502-231-2759
$200,000-$300,000
32
Crimson Lake at Apple Valley, 502-955-5330
$165,000-$200,000
18
Buckingham Estates, 502-239-9444
$225,000-$275,000
33
Eastgate Village Estates, 502-244-0042
$225,000-$325,000
19
Catalpa Springs, Section 2, 502-239-7670
$200,000-$275,000
34
The Enclave at Glen Lakes, Section 1, 502-245-0543
$280,000-$350,000
20
Cedar Brook, Section 1, 2, 502-231-1313
$150,000-$225,000
35
Estate Ridge, 502-425-6299
$200,000-$250,000
21
Cedar Creek Gardens, 502-426-5549
$250,000-$300,000
36
The Estates of Bradbe Forest, 502-267-7695
$450,000-$625,000
22
Cedar Glen and Cedar Meadows 502-429-6898
139,5000-$204,950
37
Estates of Locust Grove, 502-228-1815
$150,000-$300,000
23
Cedarbrook Estates, 502-821-3767
lots $150,000$165,000
38
$400,000-$500,000
24
Chatham Park at The Polo Fields, Section 1, 502-957-4663
$178,450-$238,950
Estates of St. Anthony, Section 1, 2 (Phase 2A), 502-419-0462
39
The Estate Section of Innisbrook, 502-245-4427
$800,000-$2,000,000
57
Grafton Place, Section 3, 502-228-0300
$125,000-$175,000
25
Chieftain Ridge, Section 2, 4, 502-361-5615
$175,000-$300,000
40
Farmgate Springs, 502-266-7333
$97,000-$190,000
58
Grand Lakes, Section 1, 502-267-6376
lots $75,000+
26
Cloverland Farm, 502-244-1212
$300,000-$375,000
41
The Farms at Lovers Lane, Phase 1, 2, 502-244-1212
$250,000-$350,000
58
Grandel Forest Estates, Section 2, 502-955-6103
lots $46,000-$55,000
27
Cooper Farms, Section 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 502-969-5517
$150,000-$250,000
42
Fawn Lakes, Section 1, 502-585-5451
$100,000-$150,000
60
Greenridge Estates, Section 7 A & B, 142,600-$191,100 270-604-0639 * Late Addition at Press Time 2015
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Greenridge Estates, Section 7D, 270-604-0639
$322,000
93
Landis Lakes, Section 2, 502-228-7868
$325,000-$1,150,000
124
Saratoga Springs, Section 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 502-240-0002
$300,000-$400,000
62
Greenwood Meadows, Section 1, 2, 502-893-2577
$150,000-$225,000
94
Ledgerock Cove, 502-241-8435
$225,000-$325,000
125
Shaffer Farms , 502-423-7770
$250,000-$350,000
63
Grey Oaks, Section 1A, 1B, 2, 502-231-3456
$125,000-$270,000
95
$250,000-$500,000
126
Shakes Run, 502-245-4427
$375,000+
64
Haldeman Terrace, 502-581-9001
$150,000-$215,000
Little Spring Farm, Section 1B, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 502-419-0075
96
$400,000-$1,500,000
127
Silver Oaks, Section 5A, 5B, 502-245-0543
$200,000-$275,000
65
Hardwood Forest, Section 2, 3, 4, 502-937-1983
$300,000-$700,000
Locust Creek, Section 3, 4, 5A, 5B-1, 6, 7, 502-541-3509
128
$200,000-$300,000
66
Harrods Glen, 502-245-4427
$1,200,000$3,000,000+
97
Mansfield Estates, 502-594-7977
$270,000-$400,000
Smyrna Crossings, 502-964-7355
129
Hazelwood Estates, 502-231-1913
$380,000+
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$325,000+
Southern Breeze, 502-267-5300
$330,000-$500,000
The Meadows at Fox Run, 502-225-9434
130
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Heritage Creek East, Section 3, 7, 502-368-9833
Avg. 130,000-$140,000
The Meadows at the Polo Fields, Phase 1, 3, 502-212-7404
$250,000-$425,000
Spring Farm Glen, 502-245-4427
$750,000+
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Spring Farm Place, 502-245-4427
$1,200,000$2,000,000
69
Heritage Creek West, Section 1, 2, 502-368-6524
$125,000-$250,000
100
$275,000-$400,000
132
Spring Farm Pointe, 502-245-4427
$350,000+
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Hickory Trace, 502-243-1050
$100,000-$150,000
The Meadows at the Polo Fields, Phase 4, Section 2, 502-212-7404
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133 $350,000-$500,000
St. Andrews Landing, 502-937-1983
$200,000-$250,000
Hidden Creek, 502-292-2300
$200,000-$250,000
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134 $300,000-$475,000
Station Pointe, 502-363-9968
$200,000-$300,000
Hudson Creek, 502-239-7670
$240,000-$250,000
Midland Meadows, 502-266-7080
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135 $550,000-$1,200,000
Stone Lakes II, Section 7, 8, 502-429-0306
$300,000+
Hunt Country Estates, 502-245-6515
$300,000-$1,000,000
Mockingbird Valley River Bluff, Phase 1, Phase 2, 502-587-9000
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Monticello Park, Section 2, 3, 502-245-6159
$270,000-$375,000
Stone Lakes, Section 4, 502-429-0306
$300,000+
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Norton Commons, Section A, A (Phase 1), Sec. B, B (Phase2 ) , 502-412-5083
$255,900-$1,000,000
Stonehaven Commons, 502-895-9797
$650,000+
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Stony Farm, Estates 502-499-6519
$209,900-$376,870
105
Norton Commons, Section B, Phase 3, Phase 5, 502-412-5083
lot $65,000+
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Sunny Slope Crossing, Section 2, 502-244-9150
$200,000-$300,000
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Norton Commons, Section B, Phase 6, Section E, 502-412-5083
n/a
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Sunset Gardens, 502-636-5214
$128,000-$175,000
141
Notting Hills 502-429-6898
$210,450-$600,000
Sycamore Ridge, 502-244-7914
$600,000-$1,000,000
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Oak Hill Estates, Section 2, 502-935-8077
$225,000-$350,000
Thixton Bend, 502-762-9196
$200,000-$300,000
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Oak Valley, Section 3, 502-935-4655
$200,000-$300,000
143
Timberbend, Section 5A, 502-231-1313
$150,000-$250,000
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Oakland Hills, Section 1A, 1B 502-814-6633
$300,000+
144
Triplett Woods, 502-643-8492
$169,900-$275,000
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The Overlook at Beech Spring Farm, Section 1, 502-245-6159
$310,000-$550,000
Tucker Lake Estates, Section 1, 2, 502-244-0454
$225,000-$375,000
146
Valley Farms, Sections 1, 2, & 3, 502-753-7500
$225,000-$275,000
147
Vinehill, Section 2, 502-267-5300
$125,000-$225,000
148
The Village at Vantage Point, Section 4, 502-451-3280
$175,000-$250,000
149
Warren Place, 502-893-8540
$200,000-$275,000
150
Washington Green, Section 1, 502-893-2577
$200,000-$300,000
151
Waterstone , 502-245-6159
$310,000-$650,000
152
Watterson Woods, Section 9, 502-639-8054
$165,000-$225,000
153
Welchire Falls, 502-639-9025
$215,000+
154
Wilke Ridge, Section 3B, 3C, 502-375-1289
$175,000-$225,000
155
Willowgate, Section 2, 3, 502-339-4994
$275,000-$475,000
156
Winchester, Section 2, 502-423-1010
$250,000-$300,000
157
Windgate Meadows, Section 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 502-423-7770
$250,000-$350,000
158
Winding Creek, Section 2, 502-451-6577
$200,000-$475,000
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Hurstbourne Heights, Section 1, Section 2 Phase 1 & 2, 267-688-9444
$250,000-$350,000
75
Indian Falls, Phase 3, Sec 10, 8A (Phase 2), 9, 502-426-4663
$100,000-$250,000
76
James Taylor Village, 502-551-1982
$150,000-$350,000
77
Jefferson Park, 502-228-4559
280,000+
78
Jeffferson Trace, Section 8, 502-267-5300
$325,000-$475,000
79
Keeling Park, 502-254-2575
$250,000-$300,000
80
Keeling Place, Section 3, 4, 502-254-2575
$225,000-$325,000
81
Kellerman Place, Section 3, 502-244-1212
$200,000-$275,0000
82
Kenbrook Point, 502-935-4655
$165,000-$200,000
83
Laclara Farms, 502-429-0306
$200,000-$550,000
112
The Overlook at Floyds Fork, 502-266-7080
$400,000-$550,000
84
Lake Forest Estate Section, Section 30A, 502-426-4800
lots $135,000$200,000
113
Pavilion Park, Section 1, 502-361-1508
64 lots starting in the $190's
85
Lake Forest Highlands, 502-426-4800
$400,000-$550,000
114
Pine Valley Estates, Section 3B, 4, 5, 502-368-7755
$325,000-$500,000
86
Lake Forest Highlands, Section 1B, 502-426-4800
$325,000-$450,000
115
Pinnacle Place, Section 1A & 1B, 502-937-9300
$250,000-$350,000
87
Lake Forest Highlands, Section 2, 502-426-4800
$400,000-$500,000
116
Pleasant View, Section 3, 502-935-4655
$175,000-$250,000
88
Lake Forest, Estate Section, Section 30B, 502-426-4800
$800,000-$1,000,000
117
Pleasure Ridge Point, Section 3, 502-937-2821
$175,000-$225,000
89
Lake Forest, Long Creek Way Extension, Estate Section 56, 502-426-4800
lots $225,000+
118
Polo Fields, Section 14, 15, 16, 502-212-7404
$250,000-$500,000
119
Polo Fields, Section 17, 502-212-7404
$575,000-$950,000
90
Lake Forest, Section 39A-2, 47A, 47C, 51A, 502-426-4800
$400,000-$1,500,000
120
The Reserve at Glenmary, Section 3, 4, 502-423-1005
$200,000-$300,000
91
Lake Forest, Section 39D-2, 502-426-4800
lots $130,000$330,000
121
$205,000-$330,000
Lake View at Polo Fields* 502-432-4151
$170,000+
The Reserve of The Polo Fields, Section 2, 502-244-8801
122 $200,000-$450,000
Rock Springs Farm, Seciton 1, 2B, 502-491-4645
$330,000-$700,000
Landherr Estates, Section 3B, 502-821-3767
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Saddle Ridge, 502-762-9196
$175,000-$235,000
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Windsor Trace, 502-368-2576
$250,000-$475,000
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Hunsinger Gardens Condominiums, 502-891-8200
n/a
172
Willow Springs* 502-425-8883
lots: $55,000-$63,000 $250,000+
21
Lake Forest Legacy, 502-426-4810
$300,000-$400,000+
160
Wolf Pen Springs, Section 1, 502-245-4427
$450,000- $1,000,000
161
Woodbridge Place, 502-584-3912
$350,000-$450,000
162
Woodfield Commons, Section 4, 502-348-2305
$125,000-$200,000
163
Woodlands Creek, 502-241-4663
$214,900-$383,370
164
Woodmont, Phase 6, 502-423-1010
$400,000-$500,000
165
Woodridge Crossings, Section 1, 502-426-4663
$165,000-$235,000
166
Woodridge Lake, Section 2, 3, 502-935-8077
$100,000-$225,000
167
The Woods of Feyhurst, Section 1, 2, 502-955-6103
$175,000-$250,000
168
The Woods of Iroquois Heights, 502-367-4900
$225,000-$325,000
169
Woods of Landis Lakes, Section 3, 502-245-4427
$325,000-$500,000
170
Woods of Saint Andrews, Section 1, 502-935-8077
$220,000-$260,000
22
Lazy Creek
$145,000-$230,000
23
Manner Pointe, 502-245-0543
$180,000-$220,000
24
Moss Creek, Section 1, 502-231-3456
$90,000-$155,000
25
Nachand Springs, 502-387-7475
$240,000-$280,000
26
Park Wood Villas, 502-241-5354
$150,000-$175,000
27
Pinnacle Place Garden Homes, 502-425-8627
$170,000-$220,000
28
Polo Fields Heritage Condominiums
$240,000-$300,000
56
Regency Tower* 502-329-5355 / (502) 426-1650 / 502-551-2013
$800,000 $3,000,000+
29
The Ridge at Old Henry, 502-244-0444
$260,000-$540,000
30
River's End Garden Homes, 502-241-5354
$150,000-$175,000
31
The Sanctuary, 502-245-1591
$225,000-$400,000
32
Savannah Springs, 502-266-9597
$120,000-$150,000
33
Smithfield Greene Condominiums, 502-228-8686
$365,000-$400,000
34
Smyrna Place, 502-817-0990
$114,900+
35
Spring House Cove, 502-245-6159
250,000+
36
Spring Mill Farm, 502-239-6786
$125,000-$165,000
37
Spring Villa, 502-742-3030
$220,000-$250,000
38
The Springs of Glenmary Village, 502-552-1664
$100,000-$235,000
39
St. James Place Condominiums, 502-423-9300
$95,000-$135,000
40
Stony Farm, Villas at, 502-499-6519
$164,900-$257,270
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Valencia Villas at Landis Lakes, 502-4934143
$300,000-$600,000
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Valhalla Vista Condominiums, 502-326-1000
$235,000-$400,000
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Villas at Arbor Creek, 502-231-5949
$133,900-$210-470
44
The Villas at Moss Creek, 502-618-0827
$130,000-$190,000
45
Villas of Chadwick, 502-244-1260
$279,900+
46
The Villas of Stony Farms, 502-499-6519
$150,000-$200,000
47
Woodridge Lake Patio Homes, 502-753-7500
$135,000-$170,000
48
Woods of Glenmary, Phase 2,3,4, 502-231-2792
$150,000-$225,000
Patio Homes, Townhomes or Condominiums 1
Autumn Gardens, 502-552-0051
$120,000-$150,000
2
Autumn Trace Condos, 502-897-1414
$150,000-$235,000
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Bradford Commons* 502-432-4151
$110,000+
3
Brookley Place, 502-639-5834
$95,000-$145,000
4
Brookshire Village Condominiums, 502-897-1414
$110,000-$175,000
5
Carrington Greene, 502-569-7527
$269,900+
6
Chenoweth Park, 502-423-9300
$120,000-$155,000
7
The Commons at Moss Creek, 502-618-0827
$89,000-$130,000
8
Correll Place, 502-897-3321
$120,000-$130,000
9
Creekwood Condominiums, 520-762-9200
$110,000-$135,000
10
Crossings at Cooper Chapel, 502-638-0534
$105,000-$130,000
11
Crystal Waters, 502-244-0454
$249,900+
12
Dorsey Village Condominiums, 502-551-0569
$130,000-$200,000
13
Eagle Pointe
$140,000+
14
Falcon Crest Patio Homes, 502-327-7573
$122,900+
15
The Falls at Old Henry 502.244.0454
$300,000+
49
The Woods of Farnsley Moorman, 502-964-7355
$120,000-$165,000
57
Falls City Lofts* 502-409-7653
$250,000-$500,000
50
The Woods of St. Andrews, 502-753-7500
$85,000-$105,000
16
Fox Hollow Patio Homes, 502-412-3777
$95,000-$150,000
51
The Commons of Westport Village 502-442-0715
$98,000 - $135,000
17
The Gardens at Dorsey, 502-240-5962
$275,000+
52
Fleur De Lis 502-582-8545
$280,000-$500,000
18
The Gardens of Monticello, 502-648-1015
n/a
53
Preston Crossing 502-425-8883
$114,900-134,900
19
Hamilton Springs 502-489-8380
$375,000-$460,000
54
Signature Point 502-245-7055
$350,000+ * Late Addition at Press Time
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NEW HOMES AND HOMESITES NOW AVAILABLE
Quality and convenience have been tailored to fit your lifestyle… welcome to Brentwood. Brentwood is conveniently located off Exit 14 of I-71 in Crestwood, KY in the award winning Oldham County School District.
Amenities will include: 41 acres of designated green spaces • Pool • Tennis courts • Clubhouse
Homes Now Available Mason Construction & Development
502-241-6588
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502-639-2767
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502-419-4325
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502-594-0531
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502-419-6565
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502-387-6150
From downtown Louisville take I-71 North to Exit 14. Turn right onto Hwy 329 ByPass then right onto Hwy 329, then right on Spring Hill Trace Rd.
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Oldham County • Sweeping views of the Ohio River, rolling landscapes of rural areas and miles of black-board fence rows make Oldham County a welcome refuge for more than 62,000 people.
• Numerous community events and celebrations reflect the heritage of the area, including the Railroad and Bluegrass Festival (where you might even see a cowboy gun fight), the Kentucky Farm Festival and juried art fairs.
• Its close proximity to Louisville (less than 25 miles) and convenient access along I-71 (under 100 miles from Cincinnati) make it a popular place for businesses, while its award-winning school system draws the attention of families.
• Stop and smell the roses at Yew Dell Gardens, Morgan Conservation Park, Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve or Foxhollow Farm Nature Trails. And, don’t miss Duncan Memorial Chapel, where thousands of couples have said, “I do.”
• It’s a place where you can eat pizza on a floating restaurant, bring the family on a horse ride, play a round of golf, take a lantern-guided ghost tour or test your aim in the paintball arena – all in one weekend. • Oldham County has the highest per capita family income in Kentucky and is one of the top three fastest-growing counties in the state. • Although it’s known for its beauty, Oldham County is a place where you can get your hands (and boots) a little dirty by exploring its numerous working farms, which offer educational tours and up-close experiences with alpaca, buffalo, sheep, horses and dairy cows.
• The historic district in Lagrange (where up to 30 trains a day run right down the center of Main Street) offers a chance to step back in time and shop for antiques or explore the Historic L&N Train Depot, the Oldham County History Center or homes of famous Oldham County natives • Locals and visitors alike often head to downtown LaGrange regularly to pick up fresh produce at the farmer’s market or take in a show at The Little Colonel Playhouse in Pewee Valley, the oldest community theatre in the region. • Oldham County is thriving with an abundance of familiar and one-of-akind restaurants, new businesses, retail stores, horse farms and increasing acres of parks and recreational facilities. 2015
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Oldham County Board of Education 6165 W. Hwy. 146 Crestwood 241-3500 oldham.k12.ky.us The Oldham County School System serves nearly 12,000 students in grades Preschool through 12. In 2012, it received a Distinguished rating and was the highest scoring county school district in Kentucky. Tying with only one other county in 2011, the school system boasts the highest county rank since 2008. The district consists of a preschool, nine elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, an alternative school, a career center and a center for the arts and community education.
Time Warner Cable 1-866-857-7024 twcwelcome.com Gas & Electric LG&E and KU 1-800-981-0600 (KU) 589-1444 (LG&E) lge-ku.com Recycling/Trash Oldham County Solid Waste/ Recycling Center 565-1007 oldhamcountyky.gov/Recycle/ recycle.htm Trash Collection Residents located in incorporated cities or subdivisions should check for possible franchise agreements with a particular waste hauler. If none of the above apply, call the permitted hauler for Oldham County, Industrial Disposal at 6389000. Water & Sewer Oldham County Water District 222-1690 oldhamcountywater.com Goshen Utilities 222-9325 Lagrange Utilities 222-9325 West Oldham County 896-8866 Louisville Water Company 583-6610 louisvillewater.com
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High Schools North Oldham High School 1815 S. Hwy. 1793 Goshen 228-0158 oldham.kyschools.us/nohs Oldham County High School 1150 N. Hwy. 393 Buckner 222-9461 oldham.kyschools.us/ochs South Oldham High School 5901 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. Crestwood 241-6681 oldham.kyschools.us/sohs Buckner Alternative High School 1350 N. Hwy. 393 Buckner 222-3767 oldham.kyschools.us/bahs Parochial Schools St. Mary Academy 11311 St. Mary Ln. Prospect 315-2555 saintmaryacademy.com Grades: PreK-8 St. Aloysius Catholic School 122 Mt. Mercy Dr. Pewee Valley staloysiusky.org edline.net/pages/saint_aloysius_ school Grades: PreK-8 Private Schools Pewee Valley Junior Academy 103 LaGrange Rd. Pewee Valley 241-4354 peweevalleyjunioracademy.org Grades: K-8
St. Francis School 11000 U.S. Hwy. 42 Goshen 795-3380 stfrancisschool.org Grades: PreK-8 United Christian Academy 6415 Railroad Ave. Crestwood 241-6682 Waldeck Academy of the Arts Crestwood 241-7755 Other Arvin Education Center 1650 Colonels Dr. Buckner 222-0131 oldham.kyschools.us/arvin Oldham County Arts Center 7105 Floydsburg Rd. Crestwood 241-6018 ocsartscenter.org
Established Neighborhoods Buckner Buckner has become the county’s sports mecca, with soccer fields, both indoor and out, in addition to the county’s aquatic center, YMCA complex, convention center and park. Crestwood Crestwood is a thriving commercial hub filled with interesting shops, businesses and restaurants, in addition to sprawling country fields and a broad selection of home options. Garden enthusiasts will enjoy a trip to Crestwood’s Yew Dell Gardens and Fox Hollow Farms.
rambling old houses. It has been home to an unusually high number of artists and writers. Home to the Little Colonel Playhouse, Pewee Valley continues to flourish artistically and culturally, with outdoor summer concerts and numerous other celebrations. Prospect & Harrods Creek River lovers can expect to enjoy the scenery in style in Prospect and Harrods Creek, where breathtaking views of the majestic Ohio River, marinas and beautiful homes abound. One of the oldest churches in Kentucky, Harrods Creek Baptist Church, built in approximately 1797, can be found near Brownsboro Road. Westport Nestled along the banks of the Ohio River, Westport’s quiet river town atmosphere is the biggest draw for residents who enjoy a slow, easy pace in a beautiful atmosphere.
Helpful Places for Information
Oldham County Chamber & Economic Development 112 S. 1st Ave. La Grange 222-1635 oldhamcountychamber.com Oldham County Tourist & Convention Commission 222-0056 or 800-813-9953 touroldhamcounty.com Other online resources: oldhamcountyky.gov discoverlagrange.org aaooc.org
Goshen Goshen offers nature lovers the beautiful Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve and numerous horse farms along scenic Highway 42, which is a designated Kentucky Scenic Byway. Lagrange Lagrange, Oldham County’s largest city and the county seat, is filled with historic sites, iron front buildings, restaurants and quaint shops, most of which are clustered along the railroad tracks that run through the center of town. Pewee Valley Pewee Valley’s unique charm stems from its historic architecture and
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$350,000-$700,000
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$350,000-$425,000
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Bradford Farms, 502-419-7762
$600,000-$700,000
Brentwood 502-561-1444
$375,000+
Briar Hill Estates, Section 7, 9, 502-241-9922
$250,000-$650,000
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Celebration Park, 502-245-4427
$299,000+
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Cherrywood Place, Section 2B, 3A-1, $160,000-$335,000 3A-2, 3B, 502-426-4663
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Clarke Point, Section 5, 502-593-7421
$200,000-$550,000
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Claymont Springs, Phase 1, 502-222-4080
$300,000-$600,000
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Compton Place, 502-241-9922
$170,000-$250,000
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Darby Point, Section 4, 502-222-2652
$180,000-$500,000
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Falcon Ridge, Section 2, 502-225-9434
$250,000+
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Glen Oaks, Section 12B, 12C, 502-326-1000
$300,000-$640,000
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Harrods Crossing, 502-241-8811
$700,000-$1,250,000
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River Woods, 502-228-2411
$300,000-$500,000
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Heather Green, Section 1A, 1B, 502-241-6588
$350,000-$625,000
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Stonefield Trace, Section 2, 4,
$300,000-$700,000
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Sycamore Run, Section 1A, 1B, 2 , 502-241-9922
$200,000-$500,000
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Williamsgate, Section 1, 2, 502-213-9000
$190,000+
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Woodridge Estates, Section 2, 502-817-3713
$300,000-$350,000
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$179,900-$350,000
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$225,000-$400,000
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Hidden Falls, 502-299-7446
$800,000-$1,500,000
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Hillcrest, Section 6B, 502-228-4278
$320,000-$1,000,000
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Kentucky Acres, Section 4-2, 4-3, 502-241-8435
$175,000-$400,000
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$400,000+
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$500,000 – $1,000,000
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$450,000 – $750,000
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$160,000-$300,000
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Majestic Woods, Section 1, 2, 502-479-5667
$165,000-$240,000
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Morgan Place, Section 1, 2, 502-241-8811
$200,000-$275,000
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$600,000-$1,100,000
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$350,000 - $1,500,000
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Park View Manor, 502-222-2611
$175,000-$275,000
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$285,000+
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Poplar Woods, 502-245-4427
$650,000- $1 million+
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$260,000-$650,000
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$525,000-$1,250,000
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$160,000-$205,000
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$105,000-$150,000
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Eagles Landing, 502-292-1200
$179,900-$229,900
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$300,000+
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$260,000-$310,000
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$200,000-$250,000
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Rivers Landing, 502-292-1200
$450,000-$500,000
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$160,000-$175,000
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$125,000-$150,000
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$100,000-$130,000
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Shelby County • An energetic buzz can be felt in Shelby County (alongside the slow-paced, easy-going way of life), especially at the new Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass, a premier, 374,300-square-foot outlet mall shopping center featuring 80plus choice retailers in an upscale setting in Simpsonville. #39
• Shelby County’s reputation as a destination for antique shopping and interior design is anchored by its wide variety of specialty stores, including the fabric store Making Ends Meet and the renowned Wakefield-Scearce Galleries, with more than 32,000 sq. ft. of showrooms.
• The Saddlebred Capital of the World hosts numerous horse shows throughout the year, including the Shelbyville Horse Show, which has drawn championship American Saddlebreds from across the country for more than 25 years. (For locals, it’s one of the most popular social events of the season.)
• Gallrein Farms is a popular spot to find fresh produce, pick pumpkins and take a hayride. New on the block (or the field, rather) is Mulberry Orchard where corn mazes in the fall and pulled pork sandwiches are drawing crowds of curious farm-goers. #6
• Shelby County’s population is approximately 43,000. Strategically located between Louisville and Lexington, it’s an easy drive for commuters. It’s also a great location for new businesses. Two new multi-million dollar distilleries are currently under construction in Shelby County, creating new jobs and a wonderful addition to the region’s bourbon culture.
• In Shelby County, quality of life and peace of mind run as boldly as the horses do. It’s a place where the sun rises a little earlier for the folks making biscuits at Claudia Sanders Dinner House and sets a little later for couples enjoying live music on Saturday nights at one of the local wineries.
• A community theater, the Clear Creek Park Family Activity Center, a movie theater, skate park and a variety of other offerings add to the family-friendly atmosphere and charm of Shelby County. • Long-time dining establishments such as Claudia Sanders Dinner House, Science Hill Inn and Old Stone Inn add historic flavor to fine dining. Oneof-a-kind restaurants and downtown cafes and coffee shops (there’s even one in an antique store) add to the eclectic mix. 50
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• Behind-the-scenes tours at local horse farms (including a therapeutic riding center), can be arranged through the Shelby County Tourism Commission. Trail riders can explore Shelby Trails Equestrian Park on their own. #23 • From Louisville, it’s just a short drive east along I-64, or for a more scenic route, take U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road) and drive past horse farms and large countryside estates.
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Hospitals
Cable, Internet and Phone Service AT&T/Bellsouth 1-888-757-6500 (Residential) 1-866-620-6000 (Business) att.com
Jewish Hospital Shelbyville 727 Hospital Dr. Shelbyville 647-4000 jewishhospitalshelbyville.com Jewish Hospital Shelbyville serves residents in Shelby, Spencer and Henry counties. The 70-bed community hospital is a whollyowned entity of KentuckyOne Health and provides 24/7 emergency care and a comprehensive list of medical and surgical services.
Time Warner Cable 1-866-857-7024 twcwelcome.com Electric Kentucky Utilities (KU) 1-800-981-0600 lge-ku.com Shelby Energy Cooperative 633-4420 shelbyenergy.com Gas ATMOS energy 1-888-286-6700 atmosenergy.com Ferrellgas 633-4707 ferrellgas.com Louisville Gas & Electric (LG&E) 589-1444 lge-ku.com Shelby Energy Propane Plus 1-888-259-4646 Recycling Shelby County Recycling Center 633-2699 Shelby County Convenience Center 829-5989 Trash Collection Rumpke 1-800-678-6753 rumpke.com Waste Management 1-866-237-7019 wm.com Water Shelbyville Municipal Water & Sewer Commission 1059 Washington St. Shelbyville 633-2840 West Shelby Water District 7101 Shelbyville Rd. Simpsonville 722-8944 North Shelby Water Co. 4596 Bagdad Rd. Bagdad 747-8942
Schools Shelby County Public Schools 1155 W. Main St. Shelbyville 633-2375 shelby.kyschools.us Shelby County is host to six public elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, an alternative school and a technology center. High Schools Martha Layne Collins High School 801 Discovery Blvd. Shelbyville 647-1160 Shelby County High School 1701 Frankfort Rd. Shelbyville 633-2344 Technology Center Shelby County Area Technology Center 230 Rocket Ln. Shelbyville 633-6554 Catholic Schools Corpus Christi Academy 7010 U.S. Hwy. 60 Simpsonville 722-8090 corpuschristi-academy.org Grades: K-12
Downtown Shelbyville photo © BIA
Neighborhoods Bagdad Bagdad includes a beautiful countryside with rolling hills and established farms. In addition to large farmhouses, the community is home to a barge manufacturer and 116-year-old flour mill. Finchville Finchville’s rural environment offers wide-open spaces and older homes. Family-owned Finchville Farms has put the small community on the business map by shipping its cured country hams nationwide. Mt. Eden Small horse farms, winding country roads and a friendly atmosphere add to Mt. Eden’s small town charm.
Private Cornerstone Christian Academy 3850 Frankfort Rd. Shelbyville 633-4070 ccaofky.org Grades: K-12
Shelbyville Shelbyville’s accessibility to I-64 and quaint charm add to its list of modern conveniences. Shelbyville, the county seat, serves as a historic focal point, with elegant homes anchoring both sides of its main corridor throughout the downtown.
Other Schools: Jefferson Community & Technical College Shelby County Campus 1361 Frankfort Rd. Shelbyville 633-5524 jefferson.kctcs.edu
Simpsonville Simpsonville has seen incredible growth in recent years with a new outlet mall, several upscale residential developments, new businesses and the Cardinal Club, which includes an
18-hole golf course and swimming pool. Simpsonville also hosts the Old Stone Inn restaurant and offers miles of beautiful horse farms and country roads. In addition, it’s home to Purnell’s Old Folks Sausage. Waddy Winding roads, log cabins and historic homes welcome visitors to Waddy. With easy access to I-64, Waddy is a rural haven for people searching for a place to get away from it all and who want to be close to the modern conveniences of Shelbyville and Frankfort.
Helpful Places for Information Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 316 Main St. Shelbyville 633-1636 shelbycountykychamber.com Shelbyville Visitors Bureau 633-6388 shelbyvilleky.com Other online resources:
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Hidden Creek Woods, Section 1, 502-693-4800
$550,000-$650,000
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Robin Place, 502-551-0569
$120,000+
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Hunters Trace, 502-633-3627
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Rockbridge Farms 2, 502-663-4998
$335,000
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Indian Springs, Section 5, 6, 502-477-6423
$290,000-$480,000
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Summerfield Place, Phase 1, 502-957-4663
$139,950+
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Knob View Estates, 502-633-7479
$180,000-$205,000
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Todd Station, Phase 2, 520-212-4888
$155,000-$290,000
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The Links at Cardinal Club* 502.225.9434
$250,000+
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Town "N' Country, Section 11, 502-321-1075
$225,000-$325,000
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Magnolia Place, Section 2, 502-633-2161
$215,000-$285,000
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$250,000+
$135,000-$200,000
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Meadow Glen, Section 1, 2, 502-844-2080
$145,000-$250,000
Cloverbrook Farms, Section 2, Phase 1, 502-426-4663
$425,000-$700,000
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Meadowbrook, Section 3, Phase 1, 2, 502-321-1075
$140,000-$200,000
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Cardinal Club Estates-Condos, 502-220-0418
$100,000-$175,000
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Cloverbrook Farms, Section 3, 502-426-4663
$165,000-$210,000
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Midland Estates, Section 9, 502-451-0485
$95,000-$145,000
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Cardinal Oaks Patio/Garden Homes, 502-225-9434
$190,000+
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Dale Place, 502-647-5336
$225,000-$325,000
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Mulberry Heights, Section 1, 502-633-5220
$130,000-$185,000
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The Cardinal Townhomes/Condominiums, 502-425-9110
$100,000-$170,000
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The Estates of Osprey Cove, Section 3(Phase B), 4, 502-875-4286
$130,000-$190,000
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North Country, Section 4, Phase 1, Phase 2, 502-633-0220
$135,000-$175,000
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Christopher Crossing, 502-633-4330
$85,900+
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The Estates of Osprey Cove, Section 5, Phase B, 502-875-4286
$175,000+
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Oakmoor Woods-Plat of Correction, 502-241-4471
$375,000-$850,000
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Dogwood Trace, 502-753-7500
$90,000-$185,000
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Old Mill Village, Section 1, 2 (Phase 4), 502-321-1075
$180,000-$280,000
Dogwood Villa Patio Homes, 502-753-7500
$160,000-$185,000
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$400,000-$500,000
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Osprey Cove, Section 3, Phase A, 502-803-5221
$130,000-$190,000
The Gardens of Station Pointe, 502-225-9434
$110,000-$135,000
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$250,000-$350,000
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$250,000-$275,000
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$120,000+
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Parkplace, Phase 1, 502-633-6268
$335,000-$515,000
The Reserve at Twin Springs, 502-292-1200
$159,900-$189,900
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$120,000-$200,000
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$335,000-$515,000
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$200,000-$225,000
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$295,000-$425,000
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Gardendale, Phase 2, 502-633-5274
$150,000-$200,000
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$100,000-$125,000
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$245,000-$290,000
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$130,000-$140,000
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$550,000-$875,000
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$20,000-$100,000
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Brassfield, Section 3, 502-633-0220
$200,000-$350,000
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Bridlewood Estates, Section 1, 2, 3, 502-451-0485
$135,000-$185,000
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$279,000-$1,000,000
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Spencer County • Home to Taylorsville Lake State Park, Spencer County extends an invitation to get back to the basics of life, where parents can teach their children how to fish (and teenagers can teach their parents how to wakeboard) along 60 miles of pristine shoreline. • The friendliness, southern hospitality and great location of Spencer County have contributed to making it one of the fastest growing counties in the state of Kentucky (population is approximately 18,000). • The beautiful, 200-acre, USGA-rated Tanglewood Golf Course attracts avid golfers from around the region. • Farm tours, the Kentucky Gourd Show and farmer’s markets (April-October) celebrate the region’s agricultural roots. • The historic Ashes Creek Schoolhouse and Yates Log Cabin symbolize the rich heritage of the area, serving as a reminder of where this growing community began. • Antique stores, cafes and live music on Main Street during the summer add to quaintness of the downtown, and the Edgewater Resort at Taylorsville Lake and Millview Bed & Breakfast welcome guests with open arms. • The Spencer County Fish and Game Club and the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Shooting Range and Water Fowl Management Area offer plenty of opportunities to practice outdoorsman skills while the Taylorsville Lake Marina gives ample reasons to test the waters for outdoor fun. • Hometown culture is showcased through the annual events like the Arts Fair, Light Up Salt River and Octoberfest, as well as new ones such as the Taylorsville Lake Paddle Battle. 54
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• Spencer County is so welcoming that even the horses are invited to spend the night here! Equestrian campsites and 24 miles of trails at Taylorsville Lake State Park make it a popular place to saddle up and explore the area. • Located just 20 minutes from Louisville, it’s a natural draw for those who appreciate an out-in-the-country experience with a quick commute to the city.
Helpful Places for Information Spencer County Chamber 19 E. Main St. Taylorsville 477-8369 spencercountykychamber.com Spencer County Tourism 19 E. Main St. Taylorsville 902-7039 taylorsvilletourism.com Taylorsville-Spencer County Economic Development Authority, Inc. 12 W. Main St. Taylorsville 477-3247 Other online resources: spencercountyky.gov
Utilities Cable, Internet and Phone Service AT&T/Bellsouth 1-888-757-6500 (Residential) 1-866-620-6000 (Business) att.com
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Recycling Spencer County Recycling 175 Industrial Blvd. 477-3240
Salt River Electric 477-5133 srelectric.com Bennett’s Gas Company 477-2234 bennettsgas.com
Trash Collection Rumpke Consolidated Co. 1-800-678-6753 rumpke.com
Spencer County Board of Education 207 W. Main St. Taylorsville 477-3250 publicschools.spencercounty.ky.gov Spencer County is host to two elementary schools, one middle school, an alternative school and one high school.
Time Warner Cable 1-800-273-0144 twcwelcome.com
Ferrellgas 633-4707 ferrellgas.com
Gas & Electric Bluegrass Energy 1-888-655-4243 bgenergy.com
Greenwell Brothers 477-8463 greenwellpropane.com
LG&E and KU 1-800-981-0600 (KU) 589-1444 (LG&E) lge-ku.com
Shelby Energy Propane Plus 1-888-259-4646
Water Bloomfield Water & Sewer Dept. 252-8222 North Nelson Water 348-8342
Life Long Learning Center 406 Main Cross St. 477-3265 High School Spencer County High School 520 Taylorsville Rd. Taylorsville 477-3255 publicschools.spencercounty.ky.gov/sch/schs
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$275,000-$475,000
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$245,000-$270,000
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$200,000-$300,000
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$125,000-$225,000
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$288,000-$315,000
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$250,000-$425,000
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$95,000-$225,000
$100,000-$335,000
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$225,000-$300,000
$295,000-$425,000
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$125,000-$150,000
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Henry County • Located approximately 35 miles northeast of Louisville, Henry County is easily accessible by Interstate 71. (If you would rather take the path less traveled, there are plenty of country roads that connect Henry County with surrounding Shelby, Oldham and Trimble Counties.) • The diverse landscape of Henry County offers many outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing and boating on the Kentucky River and Lake Jericho, which comprises 137 beautiful acres. • Saturday mornings in Henry County are synonymous with friendly conversation at the bustling farmer’s market on the Courthouse Lawn, while 56
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the annual Henry County Harvest Showcase in July draws thousands to experience the agricultural heritage and artistic talents of the area. • A living nativity scene is offered each year in Bethlehem, where thousands of Christmas cards are stamped with the wise men following the star. • Henry County is home to Wendell Berry, famed American novelist, poet, environmental activist and farmer. The Berry Center in New Castle focuses on issues confronting small farming families in Kentucky and around the country.
• Enjoy clean country breezes and bigger-than-life skies during the summer at Smith-Berry Vineyard and Winery, where kids climb on hay bales during the day and adults enjoy summer concerts under the stars at night. • Visitors and locals alike mingle frequently at The Kentucky Renaissance Faire in Eminence, which runs for eight weeks during the summer and offers unique opportunities to experience the beauty of Henry County’s countryside. • Henry County is just an hour from Cincinnati, which makes it easy to catch a Reds or Bengals game. (Sports stars-in-themaking can stay at home and perfect their skills at the Henry County Recreational and Services Park.) • In the heart of Smithfield, hungry diners from around the region line up to savor the mouth-watering home cooking at Our Best Restaurant -- where desserts are simply a must! • Henry County ranks in the top 10 in the state in tobacco and hay production. The estimated population is approximately 15,500 and growing, due largely to the affordable housing market and its prime location. photo courtesy of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce
Utilities Cable, Internet and Phone Service AT&T/Bellsouth 1-888-757-6500 (Residential) 1-866-620-6000 (Business) att.com Charter Communications 1-888-438-2427 charter.com Time Warner Cable 1-866-857-7024 twcwelcome.com Gas & Electric LG&E and KU 1-800-981-0600 (KU) 589-1444 (LG&E) lge-ku.com Shelby Energy Cooperative 845-2845 Recycling Henry County Road Barn 714 Property Rd. Trash Collection Rumpke 800-678-6753 rumpke.com
Water Henry County Water District #2 532-6279 hcwd2.com
Schools There are two school districts in Henry County: Eminence Board of Education and Henry County Public Schools. Henry County Public Schools 326 S. Main St. New Castle 845-8600 henry.k12.ky.us High School Henry County High School 1120 Eminence Rd. New Castle 845-8670 henry.k12.ky.us
Neighborhoods Campbellsburg Campbellsburg is home to several of the area’s major businesses and continues to offer more opportunities for economic growth. Eminence Eminence is the largest city in Henry County. Originally named “Eminence” because it was the highest point on the L & N Railroad between Louisville and Lexington, the city offers wonderful views of the countryside and numerous housing options.
Eminence Independent Schools 254 W. Broadway St. Eminence 845-5427 eminence.k12.ky.us
New Castle Founded in 1798, New Castle is the third oldest incorporated town in Kentucky. With a population of just over 1,000, the city is primarily residential, offering historic old homes close to the downtown area and a variety of subdivisions.
Eminence High School 254 W. Broadway St. Eminence 845-5427 eminence.k12.ky.us
Pleasureville Pleasureville is a quaint community that offers affordable housing and a rural country atmosphere.
Smithfield Smithfield is the smallest of Henry County’s incorporated cities. However, you might see quite a crowd passing through the doors of Our Best Restaurant on a busy night.
Helpful Places for Information Henry County Chamber of Commerce 11 N. Main St. New Castle 845-0806 chamber.henrycountyky.com Other online resources: eminencekentucky.com newcastleky.com henrycountygov.com henrycountyky.com madein.henrycountyky.com henrycokyed.com
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Bullitt County • Located just 15 minutes from Louisville, Bullitt County is a vibrant community where residents celebrate a relaxed pace of life and a steady climb of growth. • One of the natural jewels of Bullitt County (and Kentucky’s official arboretum) is Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, which includes more than 35 miles of hiking trails that translate stories of central Kentucky’s native plants and animals. A wide variety of programs and special events are held to celebrate nature and promote healthy lifestyles. • Bullitt County ranks in the top 10 among Kentucky counties for household income and is touted as one of the fastest-growing counties in the state, with an estimated population near 77,000. • A deal-hunter’s paradise, Bullitt County is home to several outlets, shopping venues and specialty stores, including Zappos, the 6pm.com Outlet at Amazon, the World’s Most Awesome Flea Market and numerous antique shops. • Nestled in the rolling foothills, the Jim Beam American Stillhouse offers a lesson in bourbon making that originated more than two centuries ago. In addition to tours, an entertaining combination of history, folklore and oneof-a-kind merchandise are offered. • Local wineries add to the tourism “spirit” of the area, which is an official trailhead for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. #36 • Art enthusiasts flock to see glass works of art in-the-making at Hawk’s View Art Gallery, while music lovers do some toe-tapping at the Shepherdsville Country Music Show and adventurists race go-karts at Kart Kountry. The Knob Creek Gun Range, several golf courses and a variety of fishing holes encourage brushing up on those outdoor skills.
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• Special events like the Bluegrass 101 Festival and Lebanon Junction Old Fashion Days offer a glimpse into the area’s heritage. • The Paroquet Springs Conference Centre is a popular site for many regional, state and local events that promote the future of Bullitt County and the region, including the Home Product Expo held in January. • Located strategically along Interstate 65, immediately north of Fort Knox and Elizabethtown (less than 2.5 hours from Nashville), Bullitt County is host to nationally-recognized success stories, including Gordon Food Services, Publisher’s Printing Company, Amazon and Best Buy’s Geek Squad City, among others.
Helpful Places for Information Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce 955-9641 bullittchamber.org Shepherdsville - Bullitt County Tourist and Convention Commission 1-800-526-2068 or 543-8687 travelbullitt.org Bullitt County Judge-Executive’s Office 543-2262 bullittcountyfc.com Other online resources bullittcountyclerk.com
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Cable, Internet and Phone Service AT&T/Bellsouth 1-888-757-6500 (Residential) 1-866-620-6000 (Business) att.com
Medical Center Jewish South 1903 W. Hebron Ln. Shepherdsville 955-3000 jhsmh.org
Time Warner Cable 1-866-857-7024 twcwelcome.com Gas & Electric East Kentucky Power Cooperative 859-744-4812 LG&E and KU 1-800-981-0600 (KU) 589-1444 (LG&E) lge-ku.com Salt River Electric Cooperative Corp. 543-3083 or 477-5133 srelectric.com Recycling Bullitt County Recycling Center 1675 S. Preston Hwy. 543-1769 bullittcountyfc.com Trash Collection Rumpke 568-3800 rumpke.com Waste Management 962-5000 wm.com
Immediate Care Centers Norton Healthcare 438 Adams Shepherd Parkway Shepherdsville 957-6434 nortonhealthcare.com/ shepherdsville
Schools Bullitt County Public Schools 1040 Hwy. 44 E. Shepherdsville 869-8000 bullittschools.org The Bullitt County Public School system is Kentucky’s tenth largest district. With 24 school facilities (13 elementary, six middle, four high schools, and one Area Technology Center), educational services are provided to almost 13,000 students.
Eco-Tech 935-1130 ecotechky.com
High Schools Bullitt East High School 11450 Hwy. 44 E. Mt. Washington 869-6400 ww2.bullittschools.org/behs
Water & Sewer Mt. Washington Water and Sewer Company 538-4216 mtwky.org
Bullitt Central High School 1330 Hwy. 44 E. Shepherdsville 869-6000 ww2.bullittschools.org/bchs
Shepherdsville Sewer Department 543-7339
North Bullitt High School 3200 E. Hebron Ln. Shepherdsville 869-6200 ww2.bullittschools.org/nbhs
Lebanon Junction Water Works 833-4311 Louisville Water Company 583-6610 louisvillewater.com Shepherdsville Water Company 543-2923
Parochial Schools St. Aloysius Gonzaga Academy 197 S. Plum St. Shepherdsville 543-6721 stafalcons.com Grades: PreK-8 Private Schools Little Flock Christian Academy 5500 N. Preston Hwy. Shepherdsville 957-7686 or 957-6290 Grades: K-8 littleflockchristianacademy.com Micah Christian School 130 Smith Ln. Hillview 957-2856 micahchristian.org Grades: PreK-12 Rolling Hills Christian School 4290 N. Preston Hwy. Shepherdsville 957-5388 Grades: K-12 Other Schools: Jefferson Community & Technical College Bullitt County Campus 505 Buffalo Run Rd., Ste. 101 Shepherdsville 213-7911 jefferson.kctcs.edu
Neighborhoods Hillview Hillview jump-started the area’s residential growth more than a decade ago. Now, it’s still on the move, with Medical Center Jewish South and its outpatient surgical facility and emergency room. Hillview also features established subdivisions and peaceful neighborhoods. Shepherdsville Shepherdsville is the county seat of Bullitt County and is also home to JOM Pharmaceutical in Settlers Point Business Park, among other successful businesses. Mount Washington Mt. Washington is the largest city in Bullitt County and offers unique older homes and up-and-coming new residential developments. Lebanon Junction Lebanon Junction is is a designated historic district and is home to the Lebanon Junction Old Fashion Days held in the fall and Muir Field Industrial Park.
Bullitt County Courthouse photo © BIA
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Angels Crossing-Revised, 502-239-2000
$250,000-$475,000
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Dove Field, Section 6, 502-955-7517
$150,000-$200,000
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Kingswood, Phase 2, 502-231-1913
$220,000-$400,000
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Autumn Glen, Section 3, 502-955-1212
$135,000-$265,000
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Eagles Bluff Estates, Section 1, 502-957-5909
$295,000-$400,000
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Knapp Meadows, 502-538-8366
$68,000-$160,000
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Beechwood Estates, Section 4, 502-543-1575
$75,000-$120,000
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The Equinox, Section 2, 502-543-1575
$190,000-$250,000
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Bethel Branch, Section 4, 502-921-1986
$100,000-$150,000
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Fernwood Acres, Section 1 & 2-Revised, 502-543-1575
$205,000-$260,000
The Lakes of Dogwood Run, Section 3-Revised, 502-921-1986
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Mallard Lake, Section 1, 502-231-0441
$175,000+
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Forest Ridge, Section 1, 3, 502-538-8687
$115,000-$175,000
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Mallard Pointe, Section 1, 502-957-4663
$121,950-$170,950
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Maple Ridge, 502-543-2329
$200,000-$325,000
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Grand Oak Estates, Section 1, 502-966-3446
$185,000+
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$250,000-$300,000
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Hensley Estates, Section 1, 2, 502-921-1986
$95,000-$145,000
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$85,000-$105,000
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Heritage Creek, Section 1, 502-693-6469
$150,000-$225,000
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$180,000-$350,000
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Heritage Hill, Section 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 502-439-3040
$160,000-$525,000
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Oak Grove Estates, Section 2, 502-538-2055
$100,000-$155,000
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Highland Meadows, 502-955-8967
$100,000-$150,000
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$140,000-$250,000
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$125,000-$175,000
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Old Spring House Farms, 502-538-2055
$230,000-$350,000
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$240,000-$325,000
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$220,000-$400,000
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$225,000-$275,000
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$170,000-$300,000
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$200,000+
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$275,000-$525,000
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$320,000-$370,000
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$250,000+
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$42,000-$68,000/lot
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$95,000-$110,000
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$235,000-$275,000
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$170,000-$275,000
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$110,000-$135,000
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$110,000-$150,000
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$130,000+
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$115,000-$160,000
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$350,000-$450,000
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$175,000-$250,000
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$130,000-$165,000
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$153,000-$165,000
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$120,000-$180,000
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$175,000-$275,000
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$200,000-$250,000
Jim Beam Country
• Jim Beam American Stillhouse Tour • Four Roses Bottling & Warehousing Tour • Four Award-winning Wineries • The forest is larger than the Island of Manhatten!
800-526-2068 JimBeamCountry.com
Patio Homes, Townhomes or Condominiums 1
Bullitt Creek Condominiums, 502-213-5660
$150,000-$175,000
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The Gardens at Woodlake, Phase 1, 502-955-1212
$100,000-$125,000
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The Greens at Heritage Hills Patio Homes, 502-426-5549
$155,000-$225,000
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Heritage Hill Patio Homes, 502-417-7625
$155,000-$225,000
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Louise Way Condominiums, 502-955-6103
$80,000-$110,000
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$200,000-$250,000
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$150,000-$200,000
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$175,000
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Villas at Grand Oak Estates, Section 1, 502-238-1865
$149,000-$255,000
Woodlake, Section 1, 7, 502-955-1212
$125,000-$180,000
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Southern Indiana Welcome to Southern Indiana! Three of the four Indiana counties that make up the northern portion of Greater Louisville - Harrison, Clark and Floyd Counties - each have their own identity. However, all three offer stable and diverse economies, excellent school systems and many other innovative features which add to the many reasons why Southern Indiana is a great place to work, live and raise a family. In 2012, an independent audit of the cost of living and doing business around the nation added Clark and Floyd Counties to the Cost of Living Index and has calculated that the metropolitan region offers businesses and residents an attractive, cost-effective environment. Clark and Floyd Counties’ composite index figure of 81 and Louisville’s figure of 91 are below the national average cost of living index figure of 100%, indicating that goods and services in the region have costs that are below the national average. Reasonable land costs and availability of entry-level, mid-priced and high-
end homes offer newcomers some compelling reasons to relocate to Southern Indiana as well. Quality builders and developers are dedicated to providing the best in new home construction and design to make home ownership affordable and available in all price ranges. By 2016, the Ohio River Bridges project will be completed. This will add two new interstate bridges over the Ohio River, thereby strengthening Indiana’s motto of the “Crossroads of America.” Southern Indiana is poised for rapid growth in the coming years, and we hope you consider joining our dynamic community. -Wendy Dant Chesser President and CEO, One Southern Indiana
Attractive Scenery Attractive valleys and riversides offer Southern Indiana residents a relaxing lifestyle with picturesque landscapes - not to mention the affordable living, top-rated school districts and world-renowned healthcare.
Schools & Education in Southern Indiana In-state tuition is just one feature of Southern Indiana’s school that is offered not only to Indiana residents, but Kentucky residents within the region. This is part of the tuition reciprocity agreement between Kentucky and Southern Indiana. More than 70,000 students are enrolled in metropolitan colleges, universities, community colleges, business schools and technical schools. In addition, there are seven public school systems serving Southern Indiana and over ten private schools offering various programs and curriculums. Artist Rendering of new Ivy Tech
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A view of Thunder over Louisville from the Sunny Side
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Exploration & Entertainment Learn about the environment, history and culture when exploring Southern Indiana. Residents and visitors alike will both enjoy entertainment and learn about the past civilizations and surroundings including 390-million-year-old fossil beds, which are among the largest, naturally exposed, Devonian fossil beds in the world and William Clark and Merriweather Lewis met in 1803 to launch their famous expedition westward from the Falls of the Ohio. Southern Indiana is known for its unique dining, shopping and recreation. The entertainment choices include a wide variety of fun: 50 golf courses (including Fuzzy Zoeller’s house courses: Covered Bridge Golf Course and Champions Pointe), 100 public parks, various fishing lakes and tennis courts, river boat gambling at Horseshoe Casino and unique tours at the Howard Steamboat Museum along with other Victorian mansions. Besides enjoying spectacular views as it shares the Thunder Over Louisville experience with its neighbor, Southern Indiana hosts a number of events in its dynamic art community. Harvest Homecoming, Steamboat Days and Riverfest are just some of the most popular festivals in the area. 66
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Aside from chain restaurants, Southern Indiana is able to provide unique dining experiences at its many one-of-a-kind restaurants. Both the New Albany and Jeffersonville downtown areas host a variety of locally-owned restaurants with a stunning selection of cuisines. Southern Indiana is also the home of several local wineries and breweries.
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North Harrison Community School Corporation 1. North Harrison Middle School 2. Morgan Elementary School 3. North Harrison Elementary School 4. North Harrison High School Lanesville Community School Corporation 5. Lanesville Junior-Senior High School 6. Lanesville Elementary School South Harrison Community Schools 7. Corydon Central High School 68
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8. Corydon Central Junior High School 9. Corydon Elementary School 10. Corydon Intermediate School 11. Heth-Washington Elementary School 12. New Middletown Elementary School 13. South Central Junior-Senior High School 14. South Central Elementary School
Private Schools 15. St. Joseph’s Catholic School 16. Corydon Christian School 17. St. John’s Lutheran School Hospitals 18. Harrison County Hospital
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53. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 54. Utica Elementary School 55. Wilson Elementary School 56. Charlestown Middle School 57. Parkview Middle School 58. River Valley Middle School 59. Charlestown High School 60. Jeffersonville High School 61. New Wash High School 62. Corden Porter Alternative School Clarksville Community Schools 63. Clarksville High School 64. Clarksville Middle School 65. Clarksville Elementary School
New Albany - Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation 19. Fairmont Elementary School 20. Floyds Knobs Elementary School 21. Georgetown Elementary School 22. Grant Line Elementary School 23. Green Valley Elementary School 24. Greenville Elementary School 25. Mt. Tabor Elementary School 26. S. Ellen Jones Elementary School 27. Slate Run Elementary School 28. Hazelwood Middle School 29. Scribner Middle School 30. Highland Hills Middle School 31. New Albany High School 32. Floyd Central High School 33. Prosser School of Technology Private Schools 34. Clear Fork Christian Academy 35. Christian Academy of Indiana 36. Community Montessori
37. Holy Family School 38. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School 39. St. Mary’s Catholic School 40. St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic School Universities 42. Indiana University Southeast Hospitals 42. Floyd Memorial Hospital 43. Southern IN Rehab Hospital Greater Clark K-12 Schools 44. Bridgepoint Elementary School 45. Jonathan Jennings Elementary School 46. Maple Elementary School 47. New Wash Elementary School 48. Northhaven Elementary School 49. Parkwood Elementary School 50. Pleasant Ridge Elementary School 51. Riverside Elementary School 52. Spring Hill Elementary School
West Clark Community Schools 66. Silver Creek Elementary School 67. Borden Elementary School 68. Henryville Elementary School 69. Silver Creek Primary School 70. Silver Creek Middle School 71. Silver Creek High School 72. Borden High School 73. Henryville High School Private Schools 74. Jeffersonville Baptist Schools 75. Our Lady of Providence Junior-Senior High School 76. Rock Creek Christian School 77. Sacred Heart Catholic School 78. St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Hospitals 79. Clark Memorial Hospital 80. St. Catherine Regional Hospital 81. Kentuckiana Medical Center Colleges & Universities 82. Ivy Tech Community College 83. Ottawa University 84. Indiana Tech 2015
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Harrison County, IN In Harrison County, both the roll of the dice and views of the Ohio River take your breath away. Just 30 minutes west of Louisville, you can canoe a river, hike a mountain or explore a cave. Harrison County is a place where a trip to Emery’s Ice Cream Shop and Butt Drugs will satisfy both your sweet tooth and your taste for nostalgia. It’s a beautiful rural escape, where winding scenic roads give plenty of reasons to take a drive or feed the alpacas at Flatwoods Farm. It’s a place where nature and art are appreciated and a full house is something to get excited about. With an estimated 39,163 people living there, Harrison County offers valuable resources that work together to meet the needs of its growing population. Whether your interest is Blackjack or stalagmites, Harrison County has some unique attractions, including the newly opened Indiana Caverns as well as O’Bannon Woods State Park, Squire Boone Caverns and Village, the Zimmerman Art Glass Factory, Horseshoe Casino Hotel and four unique wineries. As the historic site of the only Civil War battle fought on Indiana soil, Corydon combines nature with history in its Battle of Corydon Memorial Park. When Horseshoe Casino Hotel dropped anchor in Harrison County, the revenue immediately went to work in the community, providing countless dollars toward civic and educational projects and organizations. The casino offers more than 142 table games and 2,500 slot machines. The resort also includes a 503-room hotel, the Chariot Run 18-hole golf course and a variety of concerts and live entertainment, in addition to fine dining options.
An up-and-coming hot spot for business development is in and around the I-64 Lanesville interchange, where plans are underway for improving the infrastructure to accommodate new business growth. Icon Metal Forming, Lucas Oil and Tyson Foods are major employers, as is Harrison County Hospital. Downtown Corydon is an entertaining and appetizing lesson in history. As the original capitol of Indiana, many historic buildings and sites encourage visitors to step back in time and enjoy a slower pace of life. Antique shops, quaint boutiques and wonderful restaurants make Corydon a “must-experience” town in Southern Indiana. The Corydon Jamboree held on Saturday nights and the Hayswood Community Theater showcase the town’s hospitable nature and quest for a good time shared among friends. Incredible views are around every corner of Harrison County, including the underground passageways of nearby caves. The Ohio River Scenic Byway twists and turns itself around scenic overlooks, stately mansions, quaint wineries and green fields in Harrison County. The area features homes ranging from classic farmhouses to contemporary houses in new developments. Housing options fit all budgets and needs, from expansive acreage to modern developments to historic properties. Harrison County’s rural and small town atmosphere and beautiful scenery, combined with unique entertainment and cultural offerings, make settling down there a sure bet to achieving a comfortable and rewarding lifestyle.
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Phone Verizon Residential 1-800-483-4000
Town of Corydon (812) 738-3958
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Verizon Business 1-800-483-5000
Water & Sewer Various companies serve cities in Harrison County. Contact the Chamber of Commerce of Harrison County at (812) 738-0120 for more information.
Harrison County maintains three public school corporations. The county has twenty-two schools; fifteen public schools in three school districts, and seven private schools. South Harrison Community Schools is the largest district with over 3,000 pupils.
Cable Time Warner Cable 1-502-357-4400 Electric Duke Energy 800-521-2232
Internet Providers Portative Technologies (812) 738-7007
Harrison County REMC (812) 738-4115
Recycling Harrison County Solid Waste Management (812) 738-8415
Gas Indiana Utilities (812) 738-3235
Trash Collection Waste Management, Inc. (812) 738-8393
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Hospitals Harrison County Hospital 1141 Hospital Drive N.W. Corydon, IN (812) 738-4251
North Harrison School Corporation (812) 347-2407
North Harrison High School 1070 Hwy. 64 NW Ramsey, IN (812) 347-2741 South Harrison Community School Corporation (812) 738-2168 shcsc.k12.in.us South Central Jr./Sr. High School 6675 East Hwy. 11 SE Elizabeth, IN (812) 969-2941 South Harrison Alternative School (812) 738-2168 Lanesville Community Schools (Franklin Township) (812) 952-2555 Lanesville.k12.in.us Lanesville Community School Corporation is the smallest district, serving only Franklin Township. It consists of Lanesville Junior Senior High School and Lanesville Elementary. Lanesville Elementary School 2725 Crestview Ave. NE Lanesville, IN (812) 952-3000
Lanesville Junior-Senior High School 2725 Crestview Ave. NE Lanesville, IN (812) 952-2555 In addition, adult education programs, computer lab distance learning, nursing and general education certification training are offered through Harrison County. Harrison County Lifelong Learning 101 Hwy. 62 W., Ste. 104 Corydon, IN (812) 738-7736 Private St. Joseph’s Catholic School 512 N. Mulberry St. Corydon, IN (812) 738-4549 Grades: Pre-K-6 Corydon Christian Academy 2040 Corydon Ramsey Rd. Corydon, IN (812) 738-4457 Grades: Pre-K-12 St. John’s Lutheran School 1507 St. John’s Church Rd. Lanesville, IN (812) 952-2737 stjohns@otherside.com Grades: Pre-K-8
Neighborhoods Corydon Harrison’s county seat, Corydon, was Indiana’s state capitol from 1816 to 1825 and is now home to the Corydon Capitol State Historic Site. Downtown Corydon is alive and thriving with a blend of new and old specialty shops and restaurants. Elizabeth Home to Horseshoe Casino Hotel, Elizabeth is a very small town with open fields and wooded areas. Lanesville Lanesville’s main thoroughfare is State Road 62, which is surrounded by rolling hills and rural landscapes, including the Turtle Run Winery.
Palmyra Palmyra is a beautiful rural area, home to Buffalo Trace Park, which offers residents and visitors camping, boating and swimming opportunities. Mauckport Once a bustling river port community prior to the 1937 flood, Mauckport now maintains a quiet atmosphere along the banks of the Ohio River. New Middletown New Middletown includes a general store and several other businesses in this small rural community
Helpful Places for Information Harrison County Convention & Visitors Bureau 310 N. Elm St. Corydon, IN 888-738-2137 (812) 738-2138 thisisindiana.org
Harrison County Chamber of Commerce 111 W. Walnut St. Corydon, IN (812) 738-0120 harrisonchamber.org
A Mile of Opportunity Health Care • Retail • Office • Entertainment ◆ Corydon, Indiana---25 miles from Louisville, Kentucky ◆ 100 acres of Commercial Property now available ◆ Wal★Mart Supercenter anchors the east side ◆Harrison County Hospital Campus on the west side ◆ Less than a mile from I-64, S.R. 135 interchange
Interstate 64 Private Developer Harrison County Hospital
Harrison County Economic Development Corporation
Edsel Byrd Development Edsel Byrd Development
Harrison County Economic Development Corporation www.hcedcindiana.org 812.738.0120
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Carnegie Center for Art & History, photo Courtesy of Southern Indiana, Clark and Floyd Counties Convention & Tourism Bureau
Floyd County, IN Floyd County is a community that offers a unique blend of modern conveniences and historic ambiance where “sense of place” is something tangible and heritage isn’t just something you see in a museum, it’s home. It’s where a night under the stars at the Georgetown Drive-In reminds you of the simple things in life. It’s where you can step back in time and imagine hooped skirts and 20th Century elegance at Pepin Mansion. Floyd County covers 148 square miles and is directly accessible from Louisville on I-64 via the Sherman-Minton Bridge in Indiana. New Albany is the county seat and has an impressive display of fabulous older homes, including Victorian mansions and early 20th-century bungalows. Mansion Row in New Albany offers a glimpse of life during the city’s “Age of Elegance” and reflects the community’s pride and dedication to preserving its rich heritage. A perfect example is the Culbertson Mansion. With its hand-painted ceilings, carved rosewood staircase, marble fireplaces and crystal chandeliers, the Culbertson Mansion signifies the affluence of a man once considered to be the wealthiest in Indiana. New Albany claims nearly half of the county’s population of 76,244, making it one of the largest cities on the Southern Indiana side of the Greater Louisville area. The median age of Floyd County residents is 40 years old and the unemployment rate dropped this year to 5.8%. 72
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New Albany’s Harvest Homecoming, held in October, is Indiana’s third largest festival. Plenty of historical and artistic venues make Floyd County a quaint retreat and inspiring destination. The Carnegie Center for Art and History invites the community to enjoy art classes, family workshops and exhibits in its art gallery and history museum. Advanced manufacturing, education and health care are industries that drive Floyd County’s economy. Major employers include Floyd Memorial Hospital, Beach Mold & Tool, FKI Security Group, Discount Labels, General Mills, Hitachi Cable, SAMTEC and the New Albany-Floyd County School System. Indiana University Southeast is one of the fastest growing campuses in the IU system. Its impressive $15.4 million library gives students a state-of-the-art venue to research and study. In the fall of 2008, IUS opened its new on-campus housing facilities with a 96 percent occupancy rate. The Purdue Technology Center of Southeast Indiana opened in 2008, giving area students another higher education option. With many existing companies expanding and new companies coming to the area, Floyd County continues to grow and thrive with activities that
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Cable Time Warner Cable 502-357-4400 timewarnercable.com
New Albany/Floyd Co. Consolidated Schools P.O. Box 1087 New Albany, IN (812) 949-4200 www.nafcs.k12.in.us
Electric Clark County REMC (812) 246-3316 Duke Energy 800-521-2232 Natural Gas Vectren 1-800-742-8771 Phone AT&T Indiana 1-855-323-9818 att.com Recycling Floyd Co. Solid Waste Dept. (812) 948-4733 Trash Collection Industrial Disposal (502) 638-9000 Rumpke (502) 568-3800 or 1-800-678-6753 Sweetland (812) 944-5642 Waste Management (812) 944-9974 Water & Sewer Indiana American Water 1-800-492-8373 Floyds Knobs (812) 923-9040 Greenville Water Utility (812) 923-9821
Hospitals Floyd Memorial Hospital & Health Services 1850 State St. New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 944-7701 floydmemorial.com Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital 3104 Blackiston Blvd. New Albany, IN (812) 941-8300 sirh.org
New Albany/Floyd County Consolidated Schools include nine elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools (Floyd Central and New Albany High Schools) and one vocational school with an enrollment of 11,837. Private Schools Clear Fork Christian Academy 3015 Budd Rd. New Albany, IN (812) 944-6920 Christian Academy of Indiana 1000 Academy Dr. New Albany, IN (812) 944-6200 Community Montessori School 4201 St. Joe Rd. New Albany, IN (812) 948-1000 Holy Family School 217 West Daisy Ln. New Albany, IN (812) 944-6090 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School 1752 Scheller Ln. New Albany, IN (812) 944-7676 St. Mary’s Catholic School 420 East Eighth St. New Albany, IN (812) 944-0888 St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic School 3033 Martin Rd. Floyd Knobs, IN (812) 923-1630 Other Schools Prosser School of Technology 4202 Charlestown Rd. New Albany, IN (812) 949-4266 (serves high school students and adults)
Colleges & Universities
Supreme Court Justice Sherman Minton, who served on the nation’s highest court from 1949 – 1956.
Indiana University Southeast 4201 Grant Line Rd. New Albany, IN (812) 941-2333 ius.edu
Greenville Once primarily a farming center, Greenville is growing into a center of suburban residential growth, but many vestiges of Floyd County’s past remain unscathed. The rural countryside boasts an outstanding collection of 19th century farmhouses and country churches, including several structures in the Federal, Greek revival and Victorian styles.
Purdue University College of Technology at New Albany 3000 Technology Avenue New Albany, IN (812) 206-8396 tech.purdue.edu/newalbany
Neighborhoods Floyds Knobs Floyds Knobs offers upscale homes in a country setting with breathtaking views of the Ohio River and the Louisville skyline. There’s also a wide range of housing options and prices throughout the community. Georgetown Georgetown is a remarkably well preserved example of 19th century Midwestern town development with a population of about 3,113. Among the homes still standing is the birthplace of U.S. Senator and
New Albany New Albany’s historic ambiance and downtown charm make it a quaint place to live and work. With an estimated population of 36,803, it is Southern Indiana’s secondlargest city. Mt. St. Francis Home of Mt. St. Francis Retreat Center, the small town is a natural retreat in and of itself, with beautiful rolling hills and green spaces and quaint historic homes. The Mary Anderson Center for the Arts was founded in 1989 by the Franciscan Friars to provide time and space for artists to concentrate and work.
Helpful Places for Information One Southern Indiana 4100 Charlestown Rd. New Albany, IN (812) 945-0266 1si.org One Southern Indiana is a business advancement organization dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship, existing business growth, and attracting new enterprises to the Southern Indiana/Greater Louisville region. Representing more than 1,000 businesses, One Southern Indiana provides its clients with business intelligence, advocacy, and connections solutions in support of regional business innovation. Clark-Floyd Counties Convention & Tourism Bureau 315 Southern Indiana Ave. Jeffersonville, IN (812) 280-5566 or 282-6654 or 1-800-552-3842 sunnysideoflouisville.org The Louisville Municipal Bridge, built in 1929, was the first bridge to carry highway traffic alone between Louisville and Southern Indiana. The bridge operated as a toll bridge until 1946. The Municipal Bridge Building was renovated to house the Clark-Floyd Counties Convention & Tourism Bureau in 1995. The adjacent visitor center is open seven days a week.
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Clark County, IN Located just a stone’s throw from Downtown Louisville, Clark County is a place that is as ambitious as the famous explorer for which it is named. Individuals can traverse the mighty Ohio on foot from Jeffersonville and thousands of people will migrate to the “knobs” above to find just the right pumpkin in autumn. In Clark County, the beauty of the Ohio River is celebrated and preserved in a community that embodies an invigorating enthusiasm for a promising future. Clark County is founded on a unique history that includes an important role in the famed Lewis & Clark Expedition. The George Rogers Clark home site in Clarksville has been designated by the National Park Service as an official site associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail where Meriwether Lewis and William Clark (younger brother of George Rogers Clark) established a base camp and later departed for their expedition to explore the West on October 26, 1803. Today, Clark County offers residents modern conveniences and an easy-going lifestyle in a beautiful environment. Home to Jeffersonville and Clarksville, Clark County has an estimated population of 112,938 making it the secondlargest county in the Greater Louisville area. The Falls of the Ohio encompasses more than 220 acres of the world’s largest exposed Devonian-aged fossil beds. In addition to special events held throughout the year, the Falls of the Ohio attracts thousands of nature lovers and curious adventurers to Clark County. The Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center is a centerpiece for the park and features a full-size mammoth skeleton, plus exhibits on geology, history and cultural development. Along with its historic artifacts, the beauty of the area is highlighted in many of Clark County’s parks, including the 24,000-acre Clark State Forest, Indiana’s oldest state forest. Deam Lake Recreation Park in Borden also provides an abundance of water sports, camping and picnicking. Charlestown State Park, one of the state’s newest parks, is quickly developing to be its largest as a result of newly acquired land from the U.S. Army. Residents and guest can enjoy a unique experience on the one mile Big Four Bridge. The Big Four Bridge is a renovated and converted pedestrian and cyclist bridge which once held the tracks of the “Big Four Railroad” (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago, and St. Louis) connecting Louisville, KY and Jeffersonville, IN across the Ohio River. Both the Louisville and Jeffersonville 74
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access ramps are surrounded by parks and rest areas. The Jeffersonville landing connects bridge-goers to eclectic, locally owned restaurants and shops in the rejuvenated and historic walkable downtown. Atlantis Water Park offers a summertime water playground the whole family can enjoy. Laughter is contagious at Derby Dinner Playhouse, an entertainment tradition for more than 30 years and one of the largest dinner theaters in the country. History buffs will enjoy a trip to the Howard Steamboat Museum in Jeffersonville, where the heritage of boat building is interpreted and celebrated in a beautiful Victorian home. For a taste of nostalgia and to satisfy your sweet tooth, be sure to stop by Schimpff’s Confectionery in Jeffersonville. Shoppers and anglers alike won’t be able to miss the enormous Bass Pro Shop in Clarksville. With a wide variety of employment sectors, entertainment venues, natural wonders, and scenic views, Clark County is an excellent place to work and live. Major employment sectors include health care, mining/quarries, steel, advanced manufacturing, utilities, government, and three Clark County school corporations. River Ridge Commerce Center has proven to be an excellent destination for commerce and development for the area with tenants such as Amazon, Neovia Logistics/Manitowoc, Connextions, idX Corporation, American Fuji Seal and Tenneco, who is currently constructing a new facility. Other major employers include the Clark Memorial Hospital, JeffBoat/ American Commercial Lines, Gohmann Asphalt, Heartland Payment Systems and MedVenture. Both Clarksville and Jeffersonville feature upscale homes in new developments, as well as moderately priced homes in styles ranging from modern riverside condominiums to traditional brick houses and historic Victorian homes. North on I-65 is Sellersburg, a former farming community that is expanding with new business and home developments. The Louisville Municipal Bridge, built in 1929, was the first bridge to carry highway traffic alone between Louisville and Southern Indiana. The bridge operated as a toll bridge until 1946. The Louisville Municipal Bridge Building has now been renovated to house the Clark-Floyd Counties Convention & Tourism Bureau in 1995. The adjacent visitor center is open seven days a week.
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Cable Time Warner Cable 1-502-357-4400 timewarnercable.com
Clarksville Community School Corporation (812) 282-7753 ccsc.k12.in.us Clarksville Community School Corporation is the smallest of the public school districts in Clark County, with an enrollment of approximately 1,327 students in one elementary school, one middle school and one high school.
Ivy Tech Community College 8204 Hwy. 311 Sellersburg, IN (812) 246-3301 Ivytech.edu
Electric Duke Energy 800-521-2232 Clark County REMC (812) 246-3316 Natural Gas Vectren 1-800-227-1376 Phone AT&T 1-855-323-9818 att.com Trash Collection Jeffersonville (812) 285-6455 Sellersburg (812) 246-3821 Rural Areas Trash Collection Industrial Disposal (502) 638-9000 Rumpke (502) 568-3800 or 1-800-678-6753 Sweetland (812) 944-5642 Waste Management 800-357-2040 Water & Sewer Indiana American Water 1-800-492-8373 Silver Creek Water (812) 246-2889 Watson Rural Water Co., Inc. (812) 246-5416
Hospitals Clark Memorial Hospital 1220 Missouri Ave. Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 282-6631 clarkmemorial.org Saint Catherine Regional Hospital 2200 Market St. Charlestown, IN 47111 (812) 256-3301 stchc.com
Greater Clark County Schools (812) 283-0701 gcs.k12.in.us Greater Clark County Schools is the largest school corporation in Clark County, operating 12 elementary, four middle, three high schools and two alternative schools serving a student population of approximately 10,553. West Clark Community Schools (812) 246-3375 wclark.k12.in.us West Clark Community Schools consists of three high schools, one separate middle school, three elementary schools, and one primary school serving approximately 4,755 students.
Ottawa University Indiana Campus 287 Quarter Master Ct. Jeffersonville, IN (812) 280-7271 ottawa.edu/admissionsin.htm Indiana Tech 4403 Hamburg Pike Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 283-8001 indianatech.edu
Neighborhoods Charlestown Charlestown is a community of about 7,736 residents dedicated to preserving and interpreting its past. The Charlestown Industrial Park has a diverse mixture of industries. One of its major tenants is Mitchel Plastics which is a molding injection plant that produces automobile components. Charlestown has been growing steadily within the past two decades as many new homes are built here.
Albany, Clarksville is a blend of old historic sites and new shopping, business and residential areas and is home to approximately 21,838 people and 600 businesses. Clarksville is a major regional retail center and is home to one of the largest Bass Pro stores in the nation. Jeffersonville Jeffersonville, directly accessible from Louisville via the Kennedy and Clark Memorial Bridges on I-65, is the county seat of Clark County and has an estimated population of 45,929. It’s a hot spot for big businesses, including the U.S. Census Bureau, American Commercial Lines, Kitchen Kompact, Inc., Jeffboat, Amazon and others. Jeffersonville offers historic architecture and a bustling downtown, in addition to new developing subdivisions. Sellersburg With a population of approximately 6,161, Sellersburg is a thriving town that has continued to prosper from its early roots of rock quarries and concrete manufacturing. ESSROC Materials, Inc. is a major employer in Sellersburg and much of the town’s early development is linked to the original concrete manufacturing. Haas Manufacturing, a kitchen cabinet maker, is another major employer in the community. Their annual “Art in Speed Park” is a favorite event for citizens and visitors alike.employer in the community.
Private Schools Serving Clark County
Clarksville Located west of Interstate 65 between Jeffersonville and New
Jeffersonville Baptist Schools 5015 Hwy. 62 Jeffersonville, IN (812) 288-7985
Helpful Places for Information
Our Lady of Providence Junior-Senior High School 707 W. Hwy. 131 Clarksville, IN (812) 945-2538 Rock Creek Community Academy 11515 U.S. 31 Sellersburg, IN (812) 246-9271 Sacred Heart Catholic School 1840 E Eighth St. Jeffersonville, IN (812) 283-3123 St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School 320 N. Sherwood Ave. Clarksville, IN (812) 282-2144
One Southern Indiana 4100 Charlestown Rd. New Albany, IN (812) 945-0266 1si.org One Southern Indiana is a business advancement organization dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship, existing business growth, and attracting new enterprises to the Southern Indiana/Greater Louisville region. Representing more than 1,000 businesses, One Southern Indiana provides its clients with business intelligence, advocacy, and connections solutions in support of regional business innovation. Clark-Floyd Counties Convention & Tourism Bureau 315 Southern Indiana Ave. Jeffersonville, IN (812) 280-5566 or 1-800-552-3842 sunnysideoflouisville.org The Louisville Municipal Bridge, built in 1929, was the first bridge to carry highway traffic alone between Louisville and Southern Indiana. The bridge operated as a toll bridge until 1946. The Louisville Municipal Bridge Building has now been renovated to house the Clark-Floyd Counties Convention & Tourism Bureau in 1995. The adjacent visitor center is open seven days a week. 2015
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CONOMY TERPRISE Greater Louisville has been a major shipping port from day one. General George Rogers Clark founded the city in 1778 because it was located in the best spot to cross the Ohio River before the Falls of the Ohio, the only natural impediment to travel along the whole length of the river. In the 19th century, riverboats carried goods from Greater Louisville to destinations along the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Today, the tools of trade are United Parcel Service (UPS) planes, trucks on the area’s many expressways, and railroad cars but Greater Louisville is no less important as a logistic center. The presence of so many options for transport makes the city an ideal location for warehouses, fulfillment centers, and manufacturing plants. Amazon, General Electric, Ford, Toyota, and Café Press are just a few of the companies that operate facilities within Greater Louisville or in one of the nearby counties. Logistics and manufacturing are important sector of the Greater Louisville economy, but they are far from the whole of it. Other economic engines in the region are the bourbon industry, the horse industry, medical research, and tourism are other economic engines. It was Greater Louisville’s economic diversity that helped it weather the recent national economic downturn that put so many other municipalities in danger. The Kentuckiana region has rebounded nicely from the recession, regaining all of the jobs it’s lost and even adding more employment opportunities. Greater Louisville’s business climate is also favorable for small businesses and independent entrepreneurs. The local television stations and newspapers are full of stories about new boutiques, art galleries, or restaurants opening in up-and-coming neighborhoods. This is due to the optimism of investors and lending institutions. They are willing to bet on local dreamers.
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Economic Climate Top 20 Private-Sector Companies Company
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International air hub Managed care, HMO, PPO, POS Health care provider Automotive manufacturer Home appliances, lightbulbs Health care facilities Retail grocer Health care provider Churches, schools Restaurants Long-term health care Electric and natural gas utilities Health care provider Pizza restaurants Security services Home improvement retailer Printer Casino entertainment Headquarters Producer & marketer of alcohol beverage brands
20,931 12,371 10,245 8,987 6,230 5,602 5,417 5,339 2,260 2,250 2,249 2,178 1,769 1,503 1,476 1,435 1,432 1,404 1,270 1,256 Source: Business First Book of Lists, Major Employers, July 2014
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Healthcare By the Numbers Medical Doctors in Louisville MSA........................................................... 5,234 Registered Nurses.................................................................................... 19,435 Dentists..................................................................................................... 1,127 Acute Care Hospitals...................................................................................... 20 Nursing Homes.............................................................................................. 48 Assisted Living Facilities................................................................................. 26 Home Health Care Organizations.................................................................. 32 Medical School................................................................................................. 1 Pharmacy School.............................................................................................. 1 Nursing Schools............................................................................................... 6
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Local Media Major Newspapers The Courier-Journal The metro area’s largest daily newspaper. 582-4011 or 1-800-866-2211 courier-journal.com
More Specialized Publications Al Dia En America Free spanish language newspaper 451-8489 aldiaenamerica.com Business First Weekly local-business tabloid published each Friday 583-1731 businessfirstoflouisville.com Edible Louisville Community-based publication that promotes 82
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the local food, farms and cuisine of Louisville ediblelouisville.com El Kentubano Free monthly Spanish language newspaper 472-6902 elkentubano.com LEO Louisville Eccentric Observer Free weekly entertainment and commentary tabloid 895-9770 leoweekly.com
Today’s Family Free bi-monthly publication on family issues 327-8855 todaysfamilynow.com Today’s Transitions Quarterly magazine for later living in Louisville and Kentuckiana 327-8855 todaystransitions.com
Louisville Defender Weekly African-American community newspaper 772-2591
Today’s Woman Monthly magazine on local women’s issues 327-8855 iamtodayswoman.com
Louisville Magazine Monthly magazine focusing on the city’s people, issues and lifestyle and what’s happening 625-0100 loumag.com
The Voice Tribune Weekly community newspaper 897-8900 voice-tribune.com
Surrounding Newspapers The Corydon Democrat Corydon, IN 812-738-2211 corydondemocrat.com The Henry County Local 845-2858 hclocal.com The News and Tribune Jeffersonville, IN (812) 206-2192 news-tribune.net The Oldham Era 222-7183 oldhamera.com The Pioneer News Mt. Washington and Shepherdsville 543-2288 pioneernews.net
The Sentinel News Shelbyville 633-2526 sentinelnews.com The Spencer Magnet Taylorsville 477-2239 spencermagnet.com
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Gotta Love Bourbon ... Whether you’re a seasoned bourbon taster or someone who only takes a few sips of a mint julep on Derby Day, you’ll want to learn more about “America’s Native Spirit,” which is known worldwide to have its roots in Kentucky, dating back to the 18th century. Louisville is regarded as the capital of Kentucky Bourbon Country, with both historic and trendy bourbon bars and distilleries dotting the Greater Louisville map. There’s even an organized itinerary for exploring them. The Louisville Urban Bourbon Trail includes more than a dozen restaurants and bars in downtown Louisville, where chefs not only recommend serving the popular spirit with dishes, they cook with it as well. (Serious trail-blazers can collect stamps at each of the locations on their Urban Bourbon Trail Passport in pursuit of a special gift, courtesy of bourboncountry.com.)
“There are basically a handful of big distilleries in Kentucky responsible for nearly every good bourbon you ever heard of,” - Josh Ozersky, Wall Street Journal Kentucky has been credited for birthing the majority of quality bourbons tasted throughout the world. In a March 2013 article in the Wall Street Journal, writer Josh Ozersky tipped his glass to the birthplace of bourbon. “There are basically a handful of big distilleries in Kentucky responsible for nearly every good bourbon you ever heard of,” he wrote, also citing Louisville’s Proof on Main restaurant as hosting one of the best bourbon bars in the country. Ozersky was right. Kentucky produces 95 percent of the world’s bourbon, with more than 9,000 jobs in Kentucky connected to distillery-related enterprise. (At least 20 more jobs are expected to be added when Brown Forum Corporation completes its $30 million distillery and visitor center for its Old Forester bourbon brand on Main Street in downtown Louisville.) Statewide, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail offers a regional tour of six worldrenowned bourbon distilleries, including Four Roses Bourbon, Heaven Hill Distilleries, Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Wild Turkey Bourbon, and Woodford Reserve. Smarter Travel lists Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail and Louisville’s Urban Bourbon Trail as one of the “10 Iconic Things You Can Only Do in America.”
Just down the road in Bardstown, Ky., the Kentucky Bourbon Festival celebrates all things bourbon for six days. For more information, visit bourboncountry.com. Craft Beer Scene is Hopping! In addition to local bourbons, bartenders in Greater Louisville serve up a wide selection of locally crafted beers. In recent years, Louisville’s craft beer scene has brewed its own unique flavor of followers who can find a good local brew on tap at most any neighborhood bar. One thing to know about Louisville is that if there’s something that breeds a spirit of ingenuity, a sense of community and has anything to do with food or drink, there’s a festival for it, and beer is no exception. Louisville Craft Beer Week is a nine-day festival in September that celebrates the region’s thriving craft beer culture and showcases the area’s breweries and businesses tied to the craft beer community. Louisville Brewfest has become a tradition in June at Louisville Slugger Field and even the animals get in on the action at Brew at the Zoo in August. Don’t be surprised if you see people in costumes, drinking beer and running down Main Street during the Tap ‘N’ Run 4K race in June. Last fall, a vacant section of downtown was transformed into a pop-up art plaza and beer garden, featuring craft beers, with a portion of the beer sales benefitting local nonprofits. Some local breweries offer tours (and samples) of their creations. To learn more about Louisville’s craft beer scene, visit gotolouisville.com and click on “Louisville Beer Scene” under “Things to Do.”
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Aside from the addictive nature of caffeine, what makes Louisville’s “craft coffee culture” so energetic? “It’s the people,” says coffee roaster Matthew Huested, co-founder of Sunergos Coffee, which roasts and serves its own line of coffee. “One of the unique things about Louisville as a community is that people really love the things that have been reared here, whether that’s our incredible food scene, our bourbon or our coffee,” he said. Sunergos has three locations in Louisville, each unique but embodying the same qualities that attract steady crowds. According to Huested, he and co-founder Brian Miller were “just two guys
with no money and a hobby they really believed in” when they opened their first location on S. Preston Street in 2004. They featured their small roastery behind glass and decorated the shop with their obvious passion for loving what they did and “pursuing coffee as good work.” A few years later, they added locations in downtown and on Woodlawn.
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“One of the unique things about Louisville as a community is that people really love the things that have been reared here, whether that’s our incredible food scene, our bourbon or our coffee,” Their espresso-based drinks are their hottest sellers, alongside bags of their whole beans fresh from the roastery. The Louisville community isn’t Sunergos’ only fan. They were named Kentucky’s Top Coffee Shop by the travel guide Zagat in 2013. USA Today also ranked them 15th in the Top 20 Coffee Shops in America in 2014, and last year, they won Coffee Fest’s designation as “America’s Best Espresso.”
With 13 locations, Heine Brothers’ Coffee has been a familiar meeting place for nearly 20 years. They serve organic fair trade coffee and have been a huge community partner, featuring hometown favorites on neighborhood corners and cozy settings throughout Louisville. Huested emphasized the role that the community plays in supporting quality businesses. “Louisville is a great creative climate. Whether it’s food, drink or art, if you are producing a product that has your own spin, and if it’s done really well, people here support it. It’s a great place to take a risk,” he added. Huested said Louisville’s fascination with craft coffee is continuing to grow. His local competition would agree, with emerging small batch, craft coffee labels such as Argo Sons Coffee and Quills Coffee roasting beans in increasing amounts. Argo and Sons bases their coffee offerings upon the harvest schedules for coffee–producing countries, regarding coffee much like most people view seasonal fruits and vegetables. Quills Coffee credits the quality of their product to “establishing relationships with brokers and farmers committed to healthy farming and direct trade at above-market pricing.” They too, have three locations: one on the University of Louisville’s campus, in the Highlands and across the river in New Albany. Want to learn more about Louisville craft coffee scene? Grab a friend and embark on a coffee tour of the city. There are numerous one-of-a-kind shops that will be happy to fill your cup!
Louisville’s tradition of coffee roasting began with the success of pioneer coffee roaster John Conti Gourmet Coffee, which is the regions’ largest roaster of specialty high-grown arabica coffee. Founded in 1962, the Louisville company roasts over 1,500,000 pounds of coffee annually and serves over 1,000,000 cups of its award-winning coffee daily.
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Sightseeing & Attractions Unique Entertainment Venues Fourth Street Live! 400 S. Fourth St. (between Liberty St. and Muhammad Ali Blvd.) 584-7170 or (812) 282-LIVE 4thstlive.com Selected as one of the best projects of its kind in America by the Urban Land Institute, Fourth Street Live! is the remarkable transformation of a struggling urban mall into a $72 million thriving dining and entertainment complex in the heart of Louisville’s downtown. Fourth Street Live! hosts concerts, special events and numerous entertainers that draw thousands each weekend. A variety of restaurants, bars and nightclubs have invigorated the downtown nightlife and have made Fourth Street Live! a truly “happening” entertainment venue, including the world’s first Maker’s Mark Bourbon House & Lounge and the Hard Rock Cafe. Parking is available at the Fourth Street Live! parking garage (off Fifth St., between Muhammad Ali Blvd. and Liberty St.), the Starks garage, Seelbach garage, Hyatt/Convention Center garage and the Cowger garage. Valet parking is also available on Friday and Saturday nights at the corner of Muhammad Ali Blvd. and Fourth St. Horseshoe Southern Indiana 11999 Casino Center Dr. SE SR 111 (8 miles west of New Albany, IN) Elizabeth, IN 1-866-676-SHOE horseshoe-indiana.com Horseshoe Southern Indiana offers more than 2,000 slot machines and 100 table games in its casino. The resort also includes a 503-room hotel, fitness center, a new full-service spa and an indoor pool. Although it’s only a 20-minute drive from downtown Louisville, you’ll feel like you’re in a Las Vegas casino. Open 24 hours daily. Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave. 636-4400 churchilldowns.com People across the world recognize the twin spires of Louisville’s famous Churchill Downs. Home to the “greatest two minutes in sports,” Churchill Downs is always THE place to be the first weekend in May, as the fillies vie for the Kentucky Oaks title and the three-year-olds run for the Roses when Derby gets underway. The track hosts live thoroughbred racing during its spring and fall meets as well as concerts and special events throughout the year. Hands (or hooves) down, Churchill Downs offers one of the best authentic Louisville experiences you can have. Visit the website for hours and race days. (Also see Kentucky Derby Museum in “Museums,” Kentucky Derby in “Events and Festivals” and Churchill Downs in “Sports.”) Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium University of Louisville, Cardinal Blvd. & Second St.
852-6664 or 852-0214 louisville.edu/planetarium Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium bring the outdoors in with vivid multi-sensory experiences under a night sky dome. Screaming comets, dancing lasers, pulsing music and thousands of stars treat visitors to an outof-this-world experience! Special events, including laser shows, are held throughout the year. Call or visit the website for show times. Louisville Mega Cavern 1841 Taylor Ave. #3 1-877-614-MEGA (6342) louisvillemegacavern.com The Louisville Mega Cavern is a 100-acre limestone cavern in which, during the Cuban missile crisis in the early 1960s, state officials made plans to house 50,000 people in case of nuclear attack. A variety of tours of the cavern are available, including a Christmas lights display and what is promoted as the world's only underground zipline adventure tour.
Visitor Resources Louisville Visitors Center 301 South Fourth Street 379-6109 gotolouisville.com Southern Indiana, Clark & Floyd Counties Convention and Tourism Bureau 305 Southern Indiana Ave. Jeffersonville, IN 800-552-3842 or 812-282-6654 sunnysideoflouisville.org Indiana Office of Tourism Development Indianapolis, IN 1-800-677-9800 visitindiana.com Kentucky Department of Travel Frankfort 1-800-225-8747 kentuckytourism.com Catch the KentuckyShow! and Learn More About the Area 501 W. Main St., The Kentucky Center 562-7800 kentuckyshow.com KentuckyShow! is described as a “first-see” for all visitors and a “must-see” for all Kentuckians. It’s an exciting, emotionally compelling large screen, 32-minute, multi-media experience that captures Kentucky’s people, culture, history, music, spirit and more. Call or check website for showings. 2015
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Outdoor Attractions Atlantis Water Park 515 Marriott Dr. Clarksville, IN (812) 285-0863 atlantiswaterpark.net 515 Marriott Dr. Clarksville, IN (812) 285-0863 Just minutes from downtown Louisville, Atlantis Water Park features Tsunami Sea, a large exhilarating wave pool; Mount Olympus, a 43’ towering maze of water slides; and King Neptune’s Cove, a perfectly sized water space for the smaller water tikes. Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Memorial Weekend - Mid-August.
Belle of Louisville and The Spirit of Jefferson 401 W. River Rd. 1-866-832-0011 belleoflouisville.org The Belle of Louisville is the oldest operating steamboat in our nation; a national historic landmark; and the most travelled steamboat in American history. She turns an unprecedented 100 years old in 2014. The Belle offers public cruises, special events and private charters. Enjoy this Louisville icon and treasure; she is a step back in time! The Spirit of Jefferson is the sister boat of the Belle of Louisville. This quaint little riverboat cruises February through December. Big Four Pedestrian & Bicycle Bridge Connecting downtown Louisville to downtown Jeffersonville, IN #2 louisvillewaterfront.com sunnysideoflouisville.org Once a railroad bridge for the “Big Four Railroad (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis) connecting Louisville and Jeffersonville, Ind., across the Ohio River, the recently renovated Big Four Bridge is now a pedestrian and cyclist pathway. The bridge is approximately 1/2 mile with ramps on both sides approximately 1/4 mile each. Both the Louisville and Jeffersonville access ramps are surrounded by parks. Open 24/7. 92
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Cathedral Gardens 1314 Hebron Church Rd. Henryville, IN (812) 294-3193 cathedralgardens.com A 52-acre private estate populated by rolling hills and oak forests surrounds 15 acres of gardens. Open May-October, Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tours offered at 9 & 11 a.m. and 1 & 3 p.m. Sunday and holiday tours are offered by appointment only at 1:30 p.m. Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing 7410 Moorman Rd. #5 935-6809 riverside-landing.org Explore the history of a 19th century farm overlooking the Ohio River. The FarnsleyMoremen House is the centerpiece of a 300acre historic site, which includes a reconstructed 19th century kitchen building, on-going archaeological excavations (seasonal) and a kitchen garden full of the same vegetables and herbs that would have been part of the meals served during the 19th century. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. year round, Mar.-Nov., Sun. 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.; Dec.-Feb. closed Sundays. Gallrein Farms 1029 Vigo Rd. #6 Shelbyville 633-4849 or 633-0724 gallreinfarms.com Gallrein Farms in scenic Shelby County offers a farm fresh produce market, berry and pumpkin picking, a petting zoo, greenhouses, horsedrawn hayrides and a picnic barn available for special events. Hours vary. Georgetown Drive-In 8200 State Rd. 64 Georgetown, IN (812) 951-2616 georgetowndrivein.com Originally a solo screen when it opened in 1951, Georgetown is now a two-screener and one of the few remaining drive-ins which still maintains a playground. Open weekends only, April – October. Henry’s Ark 7801 Rose Island Rd. Prospect, KY 228-0746 Henry’s Ark is a unique petting zoo that features exotic and domestic animals. Free to the public; visitor-supported. Open Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Joe Huber Family Farm & Restaurant 2421 Engle Rd. Starlight, IN (812) 923-5255 or 877-Joe-Hubers joehubers.com
Established in 1843, Joe Huber Family Farm encompasses 600 breathtaking acres perfect for either a family or romantic day trip. Joe Huber Family Farm offers an entertaining reminder to appreciate family, homemade products and the beauty of the land. The restaurant features country-style dinners. Guests can stroll or take a wagon ride through the fields of strawberries, pumpkins, flowers and daylilies and the apple orchard. There’s also a market, cheese factory, winery, petting zoo and gift shop. Numerous events and fruit picking opportunities are held throughout the year. Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay 937 Phillips Lane #4 813-8200 kentuckykingdom.com Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay (formerly known as Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom) reopened in May 2014 with new and improved rides and entertainment options for the whole family. The multi-million dollar renovation of the 63-acre park included the addition of new children’s rides, a new roller coaster, drop tower, 5D movie ride and several new attractions in the water park. In 2015, Kentucky Kingdom plans to refurbish existing attractions and open a renovated amphitheater, a roller coaster and whitewater adventure ride. Open seasonally. Louisville Nature Center #24 3745 Illinois Ave. (across from the Louisville Zoo) 458-1328 louisvillenaturecenter.org This place is for the birds – literally – in addition to the other wildlife that call its 41 acres home. Opportunities for hiking, birding and nature study are abundant. Summer hours are Mon.Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Louisville Zoo 1100 Trevilian Way 459-2181 louisvillezoo.org With more than 1,500 animals on 134 acres of natural settings, the Louisville Zoo offers unique adventures around every turn, including its share of lions, tigers and bears (and gorillas). The multiphase Glacier Run exhibit hosts polar bear cubs, grizzly bears and sea lions and allows visitors to observe them from an amphitheater. Zoo-goers also enjoy the waddles of penguins in the Islands exhibit or watch the elephants perform their tricks in the African village. Year-round passes are your best bet, since one trip to the zoo is never the same as another. Special events such as orchestra performances and Halloween trickor-treating offer something for everyone. Mid March-Labor Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sept.-Mid March., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Marengo Cave 400 E. State Rd. 64 Marengo, IN 1-888-70-CAVES (888) 702-2837) marengocave.com Discovered by a 15-year-old girl and her younger brother in 1883, Marengo Cave has been an explorer’s paradise for well over a hundred years. The U.S. National Landmark offers a variety of underground splendor rarely seen in a single cave. The park that overlies the cave and the nearby recreation area provides many activities, including canoeing, gemstone mining, a cave simulator, hiking, fishing and much more. Open Sept. - May, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Memorial Day Labor Day, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Shelby County Horse Farm Tours Shelbyville 633-6388 or 1-800-680-6388 shelbyvilleky.com Take a guided tour of one of several gorgeous American Saddlebred horse farms in Shelby County, and experience for yourself some of the area’s most beautiful landscapes. Tours by appointment Monday-Saturday.
Slow Poke Farm 8910 Cedar Grove Rd. Shepherdsville Exit 116 off I-65 921-9632 slowpokefarm.com A variety of special events are offered at Slow Poke Farm, including tea parties and art classes. A sweet shop, antique store and catering service add to the relaxed environment. A schedule of classes and events is available online. Squire Boone Caverns 100 Squire Boone Rd. S.W. SW Hwy. 135 Mauckport, IN (812) 732-4381 squireboonecaverns.com Explore the caverns that brothers Squire and Daniel Boone discovered in 1790 and enjoy underground waterfalls, a cave tour, ziplines, petting zoo, candle dipping exhibits and a bakery. Memorial Day thru mid-August: Weekdays, 9 a.m. -5 p.m.; Weekends, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Guided 1-hour tours leave every 30 – 40 minutes. Mid-August to Labor Day: Weekends, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekday tours are at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Sycamore Ridge Farm 725 Wade Rd. Mt. Washington I-65, exit 117 538-2823 Pet the soft fleece of the resident Alpacas, canoe the Salt River, ride on a hay wagon or just sit by the river as it gently rolls by at Sycamore Ridge Farm. By appointment. Yew Dell Gardens 6220 Old LaGrange Rd. Crestwood #8 241-4788 yewdellgardens.org Yew Dell is the former home, garden and arboretum of the late commercial nurseryman Theodore Klein. His unique collection of rare garden plants, display gardens and unique architectural features have been developed into a major horticultural display, education and research center and a visitors area. Apr.- midDecember, Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun. 12-4 p.m.; Dec.-Mar., Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 2015
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Museums Carnegie Center for Art and History (see Louisville’s Art Scene) Conrad-Caldwell House Museum 1402 St. James Ct. 636-5023 conradcaldwell.org Surrounded by a beautiful courtyard neighborhood at the center of the largest collection of Victorian Homes in the U.S., “Conrad’s Castle” is one of the most stunning of Old Louisville’s houses. The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum defines Richardsonian Romanesque architecture with gargoyles, swags, massive arches and fleur-de-lis. Tours Wed.-Fri. & Sun., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. (last between 60-90 minutes) and by appointment. Crane House The Asia Institute, Inc. 1244 S. Third St. 635-2240 cranehouse.org Crane House actively promotes cultural understanding among people from the United States and Asia through education. A variety of educational and entertainment programs are offered throughout the year. Open Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri., 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Culbertson Mansion Historic Site 914 E. Main St. New Albany, IN (812) 944-9600 indianamuseum.org/explore/culbertson With its hand-painted ceilings, carved rosewood staircase, marble fireplaces and crystal chandeliers, the Culbertson Mansion reflects the affluence of a man once considered to be the wealthiest in Indiana. The three-story French, Second-Empire mansion encompasses more than 20,000 sq. ft. and contains 25 rooms. Open Jan.-Mar., Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.5 p.m., weekends by appointment; April-Dec. 15, Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5
p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. The Filson Historical Society 1310 S. Third St. 635-5083 filsonhistorical.org The Filson Historical Society includes a library, museum and special collections. Artifacts include a bighorn sheep horn (the only known verifiable animal artifact brought back by the Lewis and Clark expedition), a genuine Kentucky still, Daniel Boone’s famous “Killed a Bear” tree carving, handmade quilts and various Civil War artifacts. Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of every month 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Frazier History Museum 829 W. Main St. #13 753-5663 fraziermuseum.org Take an unforgettable journey through 1,000 years of history and explore one of the greatest collections of arms, armor and related historical artifacts in the world. Interactive displays, stateof-the-art multimedia presentations and dynamic performances by costumed interpreters add to the experience. A variety of special events and programs are offered. Open Mon. – Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Noon-5 p.m. Historic Locust Grove 561 Blankenbaker Ln. 897-9845 locustgrove.org Final residence of George Rogers Clark, a national historic landmark on 55 acres. Extensive museum gallery displays artifacts and information about the American Revolution in this region and the life of George Rogers Clark. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun., 1-4:30 p.m. Howard Steamboat Museum 1101 E. Market St.
Jeffersonville, IN (812) 283-3728 steamboatmuseum.org The history of the Ohio River is interpreted through artifacts and models of famous boats housed in this 1894 Victorian mansion, which features original furnishings, brass chandeliers, stained glass windows, a grand staircase and intricate carvings created by master craftsmen from the historic shipyard. Open Tues.Sat.,10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun.,1-4 p.m. Jim Beam American Stillhouse 526 Happy Hollow Rd Clermont 543-9877 americanstillhouse.com Nestled in the rolling foothills of Bullitt County, the Jim Beam American Stillhouse offers a lesson in bourbon making that originated more than two centuries ago. An entertaining combination of history, folklore and one-of-a-kind merchandise are offered, in addition to tours of the historic Beam house. Open Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun.,12-4:30 p.m., Closed holidays and Sundays in January & February. Kentucky Derby Museum 704 Central Ave. (Gate 1 at Churchill Downs) 637-1111 derbymuseum.org The Kentucky Derby Museum offers two floors of exciting exhibits giving visitors an in-depth look into thoroughbred racing and the Kentucky Derby. Visitors can experience the thrill of the Kentucky Derby, the excitement of the crowds and the thunder of the hooves every day with the museum’s 360-degree, high-definition video, “The Greatest Race.” See horses up close on the track with backside, behindthe-scenes and walking tours of Churchill Downs. Open Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. -5 p.m. Opens at 9 a.m. Mon. - Sat., Dec.
1 - Mar. 14. Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft (see Louisville’s Art Scene) Kentucky Railway Museum 136 S. Main St. New Haven 549-5470 or 1-800-272-0152 kyrail.org At the Kentucky Railway Museum, take a 22-mile, 90-minute train excursion on a restored passenger train. The museum continues to tell the story of the people who built the railroad through interpretation and operation of the historic equipment. Train excursions Sat. & Sun., 2 p.m. Check website for seasonal hours. Kentucky Science Center & IMAX Theatre 727 W. Main St. (across from the Louisville Slugger Museum) 561-6100 kysciencecenter.org A great place for both young and experienced learners, the Science Center includes interactive exhibits, a KidZone play and learning area and a four-story IMAX theatre. The Science Center offers a creative approach to understanding science, mathematics and technology, with 40,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, educational programs and special events. Open Mon.-Thurs. & Sun, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory 800 W. Main St. 877-7SLUGGER (877-775-8443) sluggermuseum.org Home to the official bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger Museum and factory offers a fascinating and fun tour of the bat factory. And, it’s easy to find. Just look for the 120-foot bat on display along Main Street. Museum visitors can face down a 90-mph 2015
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fastball, discover a prehistoric ball glove and step into “Bud’s Batting Cage” to take a swing. Free mini bats are offered with the tour, and personalized bats are available for purchase. The museum offers a nostalgic tribute to baseball’s greatest hits and hitters with displays of actual bats swung by legendary sluggers like Hank Aaron. Guided factory tours available; check website for exact times. Museum open Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m -5 p.m. July 1 through mid-August open until 6 p.m., Sun., Mon.-Wed. and 8 p.m. Thurs.- Sat. Muhammad Ali Center One Muhammad Ali Plaza 144 N. Sixth St. #10 584-9254 alicenter.org This $60 million, one-of-a-kind facility has celebrated the deeply rooted values and worldwide influence of Louisville’s most 96
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famous native son – Muhammad Ali – for more than seven years now. The 93,000-square-foot Ali Center features an orientation theater, media stations and interactive exhibits through which visitors will learn about Muhammad Ali, as well as have an opportunity to embark on their own personal discovery. Also included in the facility is the Howard L. Bingham Gallery, LeRoy Neiman Gallery, a library, retail shop, café, auditorium and theater. Hours are Tues.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sun., Noon-5 p.m. Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind & Callahan Gallery 1839 Frankfort Ave. #11 895-2405 aph.org/museum Founded in 1858, the American Printing House for the Blind is the world’s largest and the nation’s oldest nonprofit company devoted
solely to creating products for visually impaired people. Visitors to the Callahan Gallery can write their names in Braille. Tours of the factory offered Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Open Mon.- Fri, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (museum only).
Schimpff’s has one of the few candy museums in the United States. It displays thousands of pieces of American candy memorabilia and represents decades of collecting candy equipment and artifacts. Free tours of the Candy Kitchen. Open Mon.-Sat.. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Portland Museum 2308 Portland Ave. 776-7678 goportland.org Exhibits highlight the rich heritage of Portland and the role the land and river played in the history of Portland. Also included in the museum is the Albert B. Comstock Gallery and Skene Gallery. Open Tues.-Friday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Speed Art Museum (see Louisville’s Art Scene)
Schimpff ’s Confectionery 347 Spring St. Jeffersonville, IN (812) 283-8367 #9 schimpffs.com
Thomas Edison House Museum 729-31 E. Washington St. 585-5247 edisonhouse.org Hands-on exhibits and examples of Edison’s inventions are featured in the home where he lived while employed by Western Union Co.
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Parks & Recreation Visit louisvilleky.gov/metroparks for more details. There’s also a “park finder” that matches activities with park offerings.
Major Parks in Louisville Central Park Fourth St. and Park Ave. 1340 S. 4th St. Located in the heart of Old Louisville, the 16acre Central Park serves as the summer venue for free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival performances and the St. James Art Fair in the fall. Tennis and volleyball courts, a spray fountain and enormous trees make Central Park an ideal location to relax and play in the middle of the city. 98
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Cherokee Park Eastern Pkwy. and Cherokee Rd. 745 Cochran Hill Rd. This 390-acre park is one of the original parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. It’s located among the rolling hills of the Highlands area and includes everything from archery ranges, a 2.4mile scenic loop, a golf course, dog run, horseback riding trails and walking trails to fountains and even a bird sanctuary.
Louisville Extreme Park Witherspoon and Clay St. 456-8100 Louisville Extreme Park provides skateboarding, in-line skating and biking opportunities for people of all ages and skill levels. Heralded as one of the best skate parks in the nation, Louisville’s Extreme Park is home to several competitions throughout the year. With 40,000 sq. ft. of outdoor skating and biking, the park also includes a wooden “vert” ramp and a 24 ft. “fullpipe.” Open daily 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Iroquois Park
Southern Pkwy. and Taylor Blvd. 5216 New Cut Rd. Iroquois Park is home to Iroquois Amphitheatre and offers breathtaking views, a golf course and a 10,000-year-old forest that is the focal point of this incredible scenic reservation planned by Frederick Law Olmsted in southern Louisville. Jefferson Memorial Forest 11311 Mitchell Hill Rd., Near Gene Snyder Freeway (I-265) and I-65 368-5404 memorialforest.com Located in Fairdale, the Jefferson Memorial Forest offers nature lovers a chance to get away from it all. With excellent hiking trails, towering oak trees, campgrounds and entertaining and educational public programs, the forest is an excellent outdoor playground. An old schoolhouse serves as the welcome center, gift shop and meeting facility. Long Run Park Flat Rock Rd. off Shelbyville Rd. 1605 Flat Rock Rd. Located east of Middletown, Long Run Park features a 28-acre fishing lake, horseback riding trails, a golf course and numerous picture-perfect picnic locations throughout its 394 acres of rolling hills and open meadows. Louisville Champions Park 2050 River Rd., (River Road and Edith Avenue) 456-8100 for athletic field reservations Louisville Champions Park anchors the River Road Recreation Corridor. The 222-acre park includes 11 multi-purpose athletic fields and cross-country and cyclocross courses. A future phase will add other park amenities, including a fenced dog park, playground, walking paths, additional practice fields, and more. McNeely Lake Park 10500 Cedar Creek Rd. (Cooper Chapel Road off Preston Highway) McNeely Lake Park is one of the largest in the Metro Parks system and features a scenic 46-acre fishing lake with an accessible pier and boat ramp, a Korean War Memorial and horseback bridle and hiking trails. The Parklands of Floyds Fork theparklands.org The Parklands of Floyds Fork is Louisville’s newest park system that, once completed, will include four major parks linked by a park drive, a firstrate urban trail system and a remarkable water trail, all tracing Floyds Fork, a classic Kentucky stream. Located in eastern Jefferson County, easily accessed off of I-265/Gene Snyder Freeway. (See related story) Seneca Park Cannons Ln. and Pee Wee Reese Rd. 3151 Pee Wee Reese Rd. Located in the heart of St. Matthews, Seneca’s 532 acres encompass a popular 1.2-mile walking path
and 3.1-mile cross-country trail, a golf course, numerous athletic fields and courts, horseback riding trails and more. Shawnee Park Broadway and Southwestern Pkwy. 4501 W. Broadway Shawnee Park is an ideal place for picnics, sports, parades and large public gatherings. The park includes a state-of-the-art outdoor athletic complex, a golf course and also has river walk access. Waterfront Park 574-3768 louisvillewaterfront.com Designed by noted architect George Hargraves, this 85-acre park along the Ohio River attracts 1.5 million visitors yearly and has been named one of the nation’s Top Ten Urban Parks by the Urban Land Institute. Waterfront Park offers a spectacular view of the Ohio River, the Adventure Playland, the Brown-Forman Amphitheatre, Kentucky’s own Lincoln Memorial, miles of walking paths, picnic areas and the 14 acres that make up the Great Lawn — great for lounging on lazy afternoons. The Big Four Bridge, a recently converted railroad bridge, offers pedestrians and cyclists a chance to travel from Louisville to Southern Indiana. Host to a variety of major events, including Forecastle Festival in July.
Area State Forests & Parks Charlestown State Park Highway 62 12500 Indiana 62 Charlestown, IN (812) 256-5600 in.gov/dnr/parklake/2986.htm Charlestown State Forest is home to scenic vistas of the Fourteen Mile Creek Valley, Devonian Fossil outcrops and an area of sinkhole topography, which are seen along the park’s numerous hiking trails. Fishing and camping opportunities are also offered. Clark State Forest U.S. 31 Henryville, IN (812) 294-4306 in.gov/dnr/forestry/4827.htm Clark State Forest, established in 1903, is the oldest state forest in Indiana and encompasses 24,000 acres. It’s a popular park for horseback riding and biking. Deam Lake Recreation Park 1217 Deam Lake Rd. Rural Rte. 2 off Hwy. 60 Borden, IN (812) 246-5421 in.gov/dnr/forestry/4825.htm This state recreation area has picnic facilities, hiking trails, a beach and a 286-site modern campground. Rowboat rentals are offered. Hunting is allowed
in some areas. Open March-October. Camping is available Memorial Day-Labor Day. E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park 3000 Freys Hill Rd. (near Westport Rd. and the Gene Snyder Freeway) 429-3280 parks.ky.gov/parks/recreationparks/tom-sawyer Located in East Louisville, E. P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park encompasses 369-acres dedicated to physical fitness, recreation and the natural beauty of open meadows, creeks and rolling hills. The park includes fitness and nature trails, a gymnasium, exercise and physical education classes, athletic fields and courts, an Olympic-size outdoor swimming pool, arts and crafts programs, a BMX track, a dog park and an 8,066 square foot community center. Falls of the Ohio State Park & Interpretive Center 201 W. Riverside Dr. #41 Clarksville, IN Along the banks of the Ohio, off I-65, Exit 0 (812) 280-9970 fallsoftheohio.org The park features 386-million-year-old fossil beds, which are among the largest naturally exposed Devonian fossil beds in the world. Visitors can enjoy exploring the 220 acres of fossil beds, in addition to fishing, hiking, bird watching and picnicking. August through October provides the best views of the beds, with the Ohio River at its lowest level. Open seven days a week; dawn to dusk. Numerous special events are held throughout the year. The Interpretive Center hours are Mon.Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. O’Bannon Woods State Park 7234 Old Forest Rd. SW Corydon, IN – within Harrison Crawford State Park (812) 738-8232 in.gov/dnr/parklake/2976.htm O’Bannon Woods State Park encompasses 26,000 acres of recreational heaven, including horse trails, fishing, boating, hiking, cave tours, camping and a family aquatic center. Bring the horses and spend the night experiencing the beauty of one of Southern Indiana’s natural treasures. Taylorsville Lake State Park 1320 Park Rd. Taylorsville, KY #42 477-8713 parks.ky.gov/parks/recreationparks/taylorsville-lake Located a short drive from Louisville to Spencer County, Taylorsville Lake State Park encompasses 1,200 acres along Taylorsville Lake, where anglers vie for bass, bluegill and crappie. With some of the most beautiful horseback riding, hiking and biking trails around, the campground even offers select campsites for the horses. From wake surfing on the lake to primitive camping, Taylorsville Lake State Park is an ideal choice to relax and enjoy the beauty of the region. 2015
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The Parklands of Floyds Fork The Parklands of Floyds Fork is a new 4,000-acre planned park and recreation area designed around Floyd’s Fork, a classic Kentucky stream in Louisville. The project began in 2010, and phases of it have been introduced with overwhelming response by Louisville residents since then. Once completed, the four-park system will stretch from Shelbyville Road in the north to Bardstown Road in the south and will offer a combined 19 miles of paved biking/ walking/running trails. The Parklands adds to Louisville’s vibrant and easily-accessed park experiences and builds upon the city’s “great outdoors” tradition. Patterned after renowned park developer Frederick Law Olmsted’s guiding principals of design, The Parklands offers visitors many unique experiences that incorporate the Olmstedian concept of “rooms” throughout its pastoral landscapes. (Olmsted also designed famed Central Park in New York City.) The two northern parks, Beckley Creek and Pope Lick, have hosted numerous events including farmers markets, balloon glows, art demonstrations, guided hikes and runs, dog training seminars, fly fishing lessons and many more activities that highlight ways to enjoy the spaces. Each park features unique architectural elements that complement
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the beauty of the natural landscapes. (Visit the “Special Places” section on the website to learn more.) Turkey Run and Broad Run Parks are scheduled to open in late 2015, along with The Strand, which provides connectivity from the northern to the southern parks and offers a thoroughfare of wild linear green space and wildlife habitats. Turkey Run Park will include an extensive 1,000acre trail system for hiking, mountain biking and cross country, and Broad Run Park will feature approximately 600 acres of dramatic views, waterfalls, wildflower fields and children’s activity areas. The Parklands is one of the nation’s largest new metropolitan parks projects currently in the works. Activities include: • Walking & Hiking Trails • Playgrounds & Spraygrounds • Fishing, Canoeing & Paddling • Mountain Biking & Cycling • Sports Fields • Bark Parks • Community Gardens
• Science Camps & Family Programs • Field Trips & Interpretive Hikes • Rental Facilities Community gardens, dog parks, sports fields, playgrounds, outdoor movie nights and special events bring neighbors and visitors together to enjoy the beautiful spaces throughout The Parklands, which is promoted as a four-season park where the “creek experience” offers something different throughout the year. New in 2014, Green Earth Outdoors joined the park to offer kayak and canoe rentals. Paddlers can enjoy hourly or destination trips. Beckley Creek Park’s playground and sprayground are popular spots for birthday parties and play dates. Family-friendly, hands-on learning experiences are offered regularly, while The Barklands of Beckley Creek Park is a playground for pups who are members of the Louisville Dog Run Association. Throughout the nearly 4,000 acres, there are incredible venues to simply enjoy Mother Nature, share in the natural beauty of the area and nurture a desire to explore. For more information about the parks, visit www.theparklands.org or call 502.584.0350.
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Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest 2499 Hwy. 245, I-65, Exit 112 Clermont 955-8512 #43 bernheim.org Just 25 miles south of Louisville in Bullitt County, Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest offers weekend nature programs, a visitor center and plenty of opportunities to get away from it all, including fishing, hiking, biking, geocaching and letterboxing. As Kentucky’s Official State Arboretum, it provides 14,000 acres for exploring with more than 50 miles of hiking trails and 14 miles of biking trails. Open 7 a.m. until sunset. The Visitor Center, Art Gallery and Nature Shop open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (Free admission on weekdays.) Creasy Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Rd, Goshen 228-4362 creaseymahannaturepreserve.org Thousands of songbirds call the 100-acre Creasy Mahan Nature Preserve in Oldham County home. Listen for their harmonic symphonies while enjoying a variety of hiking trails through the preserve and along Little Huckleberry Creek. Numerous programs including nature and environmental camps are offered. Jeffersontown Veterans Memorial Park 10416 Watterson Trail Jeffersontown 267-8333 jeffersontownky.com/parks.html Located on 25 beautiful acres, Jeffersontown Veterans Memorial Park offers an ideal location for family picnics and group gatherings. A 60foot flagpole, a Huey helicopter, naval guns, M-60A tank and more than 3,000 inscribed brick pavers welcome visitors to the park, which hosts ceremonies on Veterans and Memorial Day.
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Battle of Corydon Civil War Memorial Park 100 Old Hwy. 135 SW Corydon, IN (812) 738-8236 corydonbattlepark.com Commemorating the only Civil War battle fought on Indiana soil, the park features a cannon, log cabin and historical markers that interpret the Harrison County Home Guard’s attempt to delay Confederate General John Hunt Morgan’s march through Southern Indiana. Open 8 a.m. to dusk.
Wineries
Bourbon isn’t the only spirit that Greater Louisville is known for. Many area vineyards and wineries offer incredible selections of locally made wine. Here’s a sampling: Best Vineyards 8373 Morgans Ln. SE Elizabeth, IN (812) 969-WINE (9463) bestvineyardswinery.com Broad Run Vineyards 10601 Broad Run Rd. (Gene Snyder to Billtown Exit) 231-0372 broadrunvineyards.com Brooks Hill Winery 2746 Brooks Hill Rd. Brooks 957-7810 brookshillwinery.com Forest Edge Winery 1910 Clermont Road Shepherdsville 531-9610 forestedgewine.com Huber’s Orchard & Winery 19816 Huber Rd. #7 Starlight, IN (812) 923-WINE (9463) huberwinery.com Indian Creek Winery 6491 County Line Rd. NE Georgetown, IN 396-6209 indiancreekwinery.org MillaNova Winery 744 Gentry Ln.
Mt. Washington 664-8304 millanovawinery.com Old 502 Winery (formerly River Bend Winery) 120 S. 10th St. Louisville 540-5650 old502.com Scout Mountain Winery 2145 Scout Mountain Rd. NW Corydon, IN 47112 877-351-8607 scoutmountainwinery.com Smith-Berry Vineyard and Winery 855 Drennon Rd. #34 New Castle 845-7091 smithberrywinery.net Stumler’s Restaurant and Orchard 10924 St. John’s Rd. Borden, IN (812) 923-3832 Talon Winery 400 Gordon Ln. Shelbyville 633-6969 talonwine.com Turtle Run Winery 940 St. Peters Church Rd. Corydon, IN (812) 952-2650 or 866-2TURTLE turtlerunwinery.com Wight-Meyer Vineyard & Winery 340 Meyer Dr. Shepherdsville 921-0267 wight-meyervineyards.com 2015
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Festivals & Major Events The Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby Festival
The Kentucky Oaks & The Kentucky Derby First Friday & Saturday in May Churchill Downs #45 #46 kentuckyderby.com Even if you just moved here, chances are that you have the first weekend in May already circled on your calendar. Whether you’re at the track or at a friend’s Derby party, the Run for the Roses lives up to its historic reputation and offers an experience like no other. More than 120,000 Mint Juleps are poured during the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, and more than 400 roses are included in the garland of roses for the Derby winner. The longest continuously-staged sporting event in the world and the first leg of the Triple Crown of thoroughbred horse racing just keeps getting better and better. The running of the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May is preceded by the Kentucky Oaks the day before. You simply have to be there-at least once to be a true Kentuckian. Whether you’re cheering on your horse from Millionaire’s Row, the grandstand or the infield, the excitement of watching the “greatest two minutes in sports,” surrounded by thousands of people is what makes Derby such a unique event.
Two Weeks Prior to Derby 584-FEST (3378) kdf.org The Kentucky Derby Festival is one of the premiere events of its kind in the world, attracting nearly 1.5 million people who gather to celebrate spring, the rich Derby tradition and the unique vitality of the Louisville community. With the most exciting two minutes in sports drawing attention to Louisville in many parts around the globe, it’s only fitting that the city takes two weeks to celebrate the momentous occasion. Thunder Over Louisville headlines the Kentucky Derby Festival, with traditional events such as the Pegasus Parade and Great Steamboat Race giving Louisville residents and visitors plenty of opportunities to be a part of history in the making. Two-thirds of the Festival events are free, so families can enjoy numerous just-for-kids activities without stretching their pocketbooks. With more than 4,000 volunteers and the support of 400 sponsors, the Derby Festival hosts a whirlwind of 70 special events throughout the city. By purchasing a Pegasus Pin (located at over 1,000 local retail outlets and banks), you can gain access to the many Festival events, receive coupons and win free merchandise.
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Major Conference, Outdoor Entertainment & Trade Show Venues Iroquois Amphitheater Iroquois Park 1080 Amphitheater Road 368-5865 iroquoisamphitheater.com With seating for 2,366, the theater hosts a variety of performing arts and cultural programs coordinated through the Iroquois Arts Association. Kentucky Exposition Center I-65 & I-264 (adjacent to the Louisville International Airport) 937 Phillips Ln. 367-5000 kyfairexpo.org The Kentucky Exposition Center is ranked one of the top 10 largest exposition venues in the United States. The 400-acre property offers more than 1,000,000 square feet of indoor, ground level, air-conditioned space and hosts numerous events, conventions and trade shows, including the Kentucky State Fair and the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show, presented by Window World. Freedom Hall, which seats more than 19,000 people and is adjacent to the center, also showcases numerous sporting events, concerts and other special events. Kentucky International Convention Center 221 Fourth St. 595-4381 or 1-800-701-5831 kyconvention.org The Kentucky International Convention Center hosts numerous trade shows and events within its 300,000 square feet of exhibit space in downtown Louisville. KFC Yum! Center One Arena Plaza 690-9000 kfcyumcenter.com The 22,000-seat, 700,000-plus square foot KFC Yum! Center in Downtown
Louisville is designed to host a wide variety of events, including the University of Louisville Cardinals basketball and volleyball games, NCAA championships, concerts, circuses, boxing and ice shows, among other events. The arena was ranked 53rd worldwide and 25th in the U.S. in Pollstar Magazine’s 2013 year-end Top 200, recognizing arenas for concert and show ticket sales. Top recording artists Elton John, Carrie Underwood, Justin Bieber, The Eagles, Lady Gaga, KISS, Taylor Swift, Jimmy Buffett, Bruce Springsteen and many, many more have visited the KFC Yum! Center in the past two years. New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater New Albany, IN cityofnewalbany.com The amphitheater accommodates up to 10,000 people for activities ranging from Bluegrass music and fireworks displays to rock concerts and visiting symphony orchestra performances. Riverfront Plaza/Belvedere Between Fourth & Sixth Streets, along the Ohio River 485 W. Main St. 574-3768 louisvillewaterfront.com/events/venues/belvedere.html This eight-acre plaza is a common venue for festivals and downtown events, offering a great view of the Ohio River. Waterfront Park River Rd. between Second St. and Frankfort Ave. 574-3768 louisvillewaterfront.com Designed by noted architect George Hargraves, this 85-acre park along the Ohio River attracts 1.5 million visitors yearly and is host to more than 100 events annually, including public concerts, fireworks displays, yoga demonstrations, outdoor movies, regattas and numerous cultural festivals. The popular afterwork concert series, Waterfront Wednesdays, has become a tradition for many residents, fireworks displays and numerous cultural festivals.
Major Annual Events Greater Louisville offers a variety of family-friendly events, musical performances, old-fashioned ice cream socials, outdoor theatrical presentations, ethnic festivals, art fairs, parades, balloon glows and an assortment of one-of-a-kind experiences that offer residents and visitors something to do practically every weekend. So, it’s no surprise that the city has earned recognition as the top “World Festival and Event City” in North America from the International Festival & Event Association. Louisville-area events have been recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 and Kentucky Travel Industry Association Top 10 for their cultural and historical significance. Below is an example of some of the area’s popular events. (Check websites for exact dates.) Visit gotolouisville.com for up-to-date event listings or check out the Metrofest calendar at louisvilleky.gov/events for more great events. In addition, each community hosts events to celebrate their heritage and community-visit each of the county websites to learn more! (Also, see Major Art & Craft Fairs listing for more festival information.)
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Home Product Expo Paroquet Springs Conference Centre, Shepherdsville 429-6000 homeproductexpo.com Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration Greater Louisville 583-3682
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Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Tumbleweed on the River Waterfront 326-5002 soky.org National Farm Machinery Show Kentucky Fair & Expo Center
367-5004 farmmachineryshow.org
March Home, Garden & Remodeling Show Kentucky Fair & Expo Center 429-6000 louisvillehomeshow.com Humana Festival of New American Plays
Actors Theatre 584-1205 actorstheatre.org #47
St. Patrick’s Parade Baxter Ave. and Bardstown Rd. louisvilleirish.com
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Frankfort Avenue Easter Parade Frankfort Ave. 2015
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Abbey Road on the River Belvedere and Galt House Hotel 140 N. 4th St. (301) 433-2081 abbeyroadontheriver.com
296-0091 frankfortave.com Party for the Planet Louisville Zoo 459-2181 LouisvilleZoo.org Brightside Community-Wide Cleanup 574-2613 brightsideinc.org #48
Give A Day Mayor’s Week of Service mygiveaday.com
Kentucky Derby Festival 584-FEST kdf.org Festival of the Dogwood Audubon Park 637-5066 audubonparkky.org Revolutionary Encampment-18th Century Thunder Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln. 897-9845 locustgrove.org Spring Native Plant Sale & Garden Center Louisville Nature Center 3745 Illinois Ave. 458-1328 louisvillenaturecenter.org Earth Day Celebration Louisville Zoo 238-5448 louisvillezoo.org Cherokee Triangle Art Fair Cherokee Pkwy. at Everett Ave. 459-0256 cherokeetriangle.org
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Kentucky Reggae Festival Water Tower 3005 River Rd. 583-0333 kentuckyreggaefestival.com
June
Americana World Festival Iroquois Amphitheater 366-7813 americanacc.org Crescent Hill Garden Tour 205 S. Peterson Ave. 899-1899 crescenthillgardentour.org Old Louisville Hidden Treasures Garden Tour 637-2922 oldlouisvillegardentour.com Greek Festival Belvedere 425-7775 louisvillegreekfest.com Zoofari Louisville Zoo 459-2181 louisvillezoo.org George Rogers Clark Days West Harrison Ave. Clarksville, IN fallsoftheohio.org Smokin’ on the River, BBQ, Blues & Brew Festival Riverside Dr., Jeffersonville, IN smokinontheriverbbq.com
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The Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks Churchill Downs kentuckyoaks.com kentuckyderby.com
Crescent Hill Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration Peterson-Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson Ave. 895-2754 crescenthill.us
Annual Gardeners’ Fair Locust Grove 897-9845 locustgrove.org
Forecastle Festival Waterfront Park 472-7555 forecastlefest.com
Forest Fest - Bluegrass Music Festival Jefferson Memorial Forest 368-6856 memorialforest.com
Homearama #33 Spring Farm Lake 429-6000 homearama.com
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Louisville Blues-n-BBQ Festival Water Tower, 3005 River Rd. 583-0333 louisvillebluesandbbqfestival.com Jane Austen Festival Historic Locust Grove 561 Blankenbaker Ln. 897-9845 jasnalouisville.com
August Shelbyville Horse Show 633-7123 shelbyvillehorseshow.com Kentucky Art Car Weekend Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft 589-0102 kentuckyarts.org
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Rd. 935-6809 riverside-landing.org
St. Joseph Annual Orphans’ Picnic 2823 Frankfort Ave. 893-0241 sjkids.org
Brightside/Coca Cola Volleyball Classic Seneca Park 574-2613 brightsideinc.org
Kentucky State Fair #49 Kentucky Exposition Center 367-5002 kystatefair.org
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Light Up Louisville photo © BIA
Brew at the Zoo & Wine Too Louisville Zoo 459-2181 louisvillezoo.org
Dragon Boat Festival Waterfront Park 561-3340 louisvilledragonboat.com
Captain’s Quarters Regatta 5700 Captain’s Quarters Rd. 899-1311 #50 saillouisville.org/rccsp
Tour of Remodeled Homes 429-6000 bialouisville.com
Gaslight Festival #28 Watterson Tr., Jeffersontown 267-1674 jtownchamber.com
Fall Antiques Market Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln. 897-9845 locustgrove.org
Ideafestival 966-4607 or 800-966-4607 ideafestival.com
October
Hummingbird Festival Yew Dell Gardens 241-4788 yewdellgardens.org Ironman Louisville 587-7767 ironmanlouisville.com
September
WorldFest Belvedere #38 456-8110 worldfestlouisville.com Kentucky Bluegrass Music & Burgoo Festival Water Tower 583-0333 kentuckybluegrassfestival.com Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle Waterfront Park, Great Lawn 456-8110 hikeandbikelouisville.com
September Art Fair at Mellwood Mellwood Art Center 895-3650 mellwoodartcenter.com NuLu Festival 700 block of E. Market St. nulufest.com Ken-Ducky Derby Festival Waterfront Park 719-0072 whatsquackin.com Oktoberfest German-American Club 1840 Lincoln Ave. 451-3100 german-americanclub.com
St. James Court Art Show 635-1842 #14 stjamescourtartshow.com Week in the Highlands Bardstown Rd. corridor 451-3695 thehighlandsoflouisville.com The World’s Largest Halloween Party! #27 Louisville Zoo 459-2181 louisvillezoo.org Caufield’s Halloween Parade Highlands 292-3033 baxterparade.com Great Chili Cook Off 644 Baxter Ave. 589-4957 phoenixhill.com
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Festival of Trees & Lights Slugger Field 629-KIDS kosairchildrens.com/ FestivalofTreesLights KaLightoscope Christmas Galt House Hotel 140 N. Fourth St. & Belvedere 589-5200 kalightoscope.com Light Up Louisville #29 456-8110 louisvilleky.gov
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Bardstown Road Aglow The Highlands 721-8636 bardstownroadaglow.com Old Louisville Holiday House Tour and Festival Old Louisville 635-5244 oldlouisvilleholidayhometour.org Santa’s Safari Louisville Zoo 459-2181 louisvillezoo.org 2015
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Derived from the nautical term “forecastle,� which means a superstructure at the bow of a ship where the crew is housed, the Forecastle Festival embodies the sense of community of its namesake, which has traditionally served as a gathering place where maritime workers come to unwind after a long day at sea. 106 www.LouisvilleRelocationGuide.com
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One of the great things about Louisville is that when someone has a dream, they often find the confidence, support and sense of community to go ahead and pursue it. Forecastle is a great example. Founded in 2002 by Louisville native JK McKnight, it began as a neighborhood event (with a $50 budget) in Tyler Park with the goal of uniting friends. After that, a vision emerged to create an event that was equal parts music, art and activism. Throughout the next dozen years, Forecastle evolved into one of the country’s most anticipated summer festivals, drawing tens of thousands of fans from across the world to Louisville’s scenic 85acre Waterfront Park.
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Hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as “one of the coolest festivals in America,” Forecastle features well-known headline artists that attract crowds and supporting musicians who turn heads. Hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as “one of the coolest festivals in America,” Forecastle features well-known headline artists that attract crowds and supporting musicians who turn heads. American Songwriter magazine described it as “rock ‘n roll paradise,” while Spin magazine included it in its “Top 101 Things to Do in America” list. Combining music, art and activism into a nautical theme, Forecastle converts Louisville’s Waterfront into maritime adventure with live music, art installations, awareness organizations and local businesses joining in the experience. With four stages of literally non-stop music, a diverse mix of almost 60 bands plays for three days. The 2014 event included headliners Outkast, Jack White, Beck and The Replacements, who each offered dynamic performances. “It was like a giant backyard cookout with 60,000 close friends and the best mix tape ever,” wrote Jeffrey Lee Puckett in a July 21, 2014 article published in The Courier Journal. The uniqueness of the event, coupled with the welcoming attitude of its hometown hosts, continues to attract attention from around the globe. Last year, visitors came from 49 states, 11 countries and 1,842 cities, according to a 2013 study of the event, which concluded that the economic impact of Forecastle topped more than $14 million. In addition to music and art, the event has consistently focused on environmental activism and outdoor recreation, with industry
leaders and distinguished speakers from prominent organizations participating. Listed in Outside Magazine’s “Top 15 Festivals in the Country,” Forecastle has exhibited numerous environmental non-profits and outdoor recreational organizations. In 2010, McKnight fulfilled his dream to create an activism arm of the festival. Through Forecastle Foundation, the mission is to rebuild “the world’s natural awesome” by partnering with organizations to raise awareness, money and volunteers to help protect the earth’s resources. The festival donates $1 from every ticket to that mission. Since 2011, the event has been produced by AC Entertainment.
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Shopping Main Shopping Hubs for Louisville Downtown Louisville Main Street, Fourth Street, Market Street & Butchertown Primary shopping attractions are between Fifth and Ninth Streets, including the gift shops at the Kentucky Science Center, the Louisville Slugger Museum, Glassworks, Flame Run, the Kentucky Art and Craft Gallery and Fourth Street Live! On the first Friday of every month, more than twodozen downtown galleries participate in the First Friday Gallery Hop. (See “Louisville’s Art Scene” for more or visit firstfridaytrolleyhop.com.) Along East Market St., you’ll encounter a burgeoning variety of art galleries, restaurants and shops in the NuLu District. Home to an eclectic mix of art galleries, shops, restaurants and antique stores, NuLu is often referred to as Louisville’s art district. It’s home to NuLu Fest 108 www.LouisvilleRelocationGuide.com
in September, live music on Friday nights in July and “The Green Building,” the first commercial building in Kentucky to achieve LEED Platinum Certification. (Visit eastmarketdistrict.com/ where-to-shop.) Just a few blocks from Downtown in Louisville’s “Meat-Packing District,” you’ll find Butchertown, which is experiencing a revitalization of new shopping opportunities, including the Butchertown Market located on Story Avenue in a renovated early 1880’s building.
Crescent Hill/Clifton Frankfort Avenue The former stagecoach and streetcar route offers an eclectic mix of galleries, antiques, crafts, consignment shops and specialty clothing stores. On the last Friday of every month, the Frankfort Avenue Trolley (FAT) offers free transportation along Frankfort, Mellwood and Story Avenues during the FAT Friday Trolley Hop. (See “Louisville’s Art Scene” or visit fatfridayhop.org.)
The Highlands Bardstown Road With numerous coffee houses, art galleries, one-of-a-kind fine dining restaurants, small boutiques, antique stores and numerous other venues, Bardstown Road offers an urban shopping atmosphere in a neighborhood environment. Mark your calendar for Bardstown Road Aglow, normally held the first Saturday in December. Visit thehighlandsoflouisville.com.
Hurstbourne/Stonybrook Hurstbourne Parkway Hursbourne Parkway offers approximately 3.5 miles of shopping centers from Stonybrook Drive to just north of Shelbyville Road. If you’re looking for a national or regional chain, you’ll likely find it here. North of Shelbyville Rd., the Hurstbourne Forum Center offers upscale clothing and gift shops.
St. Matthews Shelbyville Road In addition to Oxmoor and Mall St. Matthews, Shelbyville Road offers shopping venues along both sides of the road between Breckenridge Lane and I-264, including Shelbyville Road Plaza. Gourmet groceries, home design stores, gift shops, discount clothing, electronics and numerous other stores abound. On the east end, between Hurstbourne Parkway and Moser Road, small retail stores and restaurants in Middletown offer a variety of entertainment and shopping opportunities. From Shelbyville Road and Chenoweth Ln., across the tracks to the north and along Lexington Rd., you’ll find upscale boutiques, antique shops, jewelry stores, bakeries and cafes. Additional Shopping Venues As a complement to the city’s malls and large shopping centers, Louisville’s outlying areas offer quaint, historic shopping districts full of unique treasures.
Open-Air Malls The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass 1155 Buck Creek Rd #39 722-5558 theoutletshoppesofthebluegrass.com The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass, located off Interstate 64 and KY 1848 in Simpsonville, Ky., opened to the public July 31, 2014. The state’s largest outlet mall features more than 80 name brand stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Nike, Loft and more.
bayerproperties.com/property/spinghurst-towne-center The sprawling shopping center offers a number of large stores, including Target, Meijer, Kohl’s, Books-a-Million, OfficeMax, Bath & Body Works, Dick’s Clothing & Sporting Goods, T.J. Maxx and more. Numerous fine dining and casual restaurants and a movie theater surround the center.
Jefferson Mall 4801 Outer Loop 968-4101 shopjefferson-mall.com Anchor stores: Macy’s, Sears, JCPenney & Dillard’s. Approximately 95 stores. Food court. Mall hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., Noon-6 p.m.
Westport Village Westport Rd. between Herr Ln. and Lyndon Ln. 315 Herr Ln. 581-8800 westportvillage.com Transformed from the old Camelot Shopping Center into an upscale outdoor shopping and dining destination, Westport Village is located off the newly expanded Westport Road in Lyndon and features a variety of home design, boutiques and art galleries. A farmer’s market, locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, retail and specialty stores add to the neighborhood feel of the development.
Mall St. Matthews 5000 Shelbyville Rd. 893-0311 mallstmatthews.com More than 140 specialty retailers including Arhaus, Ann Taylor Loft, Brooks Brothers, J. Jill, Pottery Barn & Williams-Sonoma. Food court and restaurants, including The Cheesecake Factory. Mall hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., Noon-6 p.m.
Indoor Malls Green Tree Mall 757 E. Lewis & Clark Pkwy. Clarksville, IN (812) 283-0741 greentreemall.com Anchor stores: Sears, Dillard’s, JCPenney. Approximately 90 stores. Restaurants and eateries within and surrounding the mall. Greentree 10 Cinemas. Mall hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., Noon-6 p.m.
Oxmoor Center 7900 Shelbyville Rd. 426-3000 oxmoorcenter.com Anchor stores: Macy’s, Sears, & Dick’s Clothing & Sporting Goods. Approximately 110 stores. Food court and restaurants, including California Pizza Kitchen. Mall hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., Noon-6 p.m.
The Paddock Shops (formerly The Summit) 4055 Summit Plaza Dr. 425-3441 paddockshops.com The open-air Mediterranean-style shopping center includes 60 upscale stores, including Talbots, J. Crew, White House/Black Market, The Gap, Barnes & Noble, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Ann Taylor, Eddie Bauer and others. Numerous fine dining and casual restaurants are surrounded by the center. River Falls 951 E. Lewis & Clark Pkwy. Clarksville, IN (812) 284-6255 Home of Bass Pro Shops, Toys “R” Us, Dick’s Sporting Goods and a movie theater. Springhurst Towne Center 10508 Fischer Park Dr. 429-6770
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Helen Sadler and Nancy Lemenager in ‘Sense & Sensibility’ Actors Theatre of Louisville 2011 Photo by Alan Simons
Performing Arts Venues Actors Theatre of Louisville 316 W. Main St. Box Office – 584-1205 actorstheatre.org The Tony-winning Actors Theatre has captured the hearts of audiences in Louisville and across the country for nearly five decades and has played a major role in revitalizing American playwriting. Bunbury Theatre 604 S. Third St., Ste. 301 585-5306 bunburytheatre.org Louisville’s Bunbury Theatre performs at The Henry Clay Theatre and is recognized as one of the hottest alternative theaters in the region. CenterStage Theatre Jewish Community Center 3600 Dutchmans Ln. 459-0660 jccoflouisville.org 110 www.LouisvilleRelocationGuide.com
CenterStage provides a performance venue for works of Jewish interest that offer a broad cultural appeal and a diverse mix of dramas, musicals and new works by local playwrights. Clarksville Little Theatre 301 E. Montgomery Ave. Clarksville, IN (812) 283-6522 clarksvillelittletheatre.org The Clarksville Little Theatre has entertained audiences with dramas, comedies and musicals for over 60 years. Clifton Center 2117 Payne St. 896-8480 cliftoncenter.org The Clifton Center serves as a venue for a variety of musical, theatric and dance performances, in addition to festivals, meetings, instructional art, dance, yoga and tai chi classes.
Derby Dinner Playhouse 525 Marriott Dr. #18 Clarksville, IN (812) 288-8281 derbydinner.com Derby Dinner Playhouse is one of the largest dinner theaters in the country, offering live-stage productions and a plentiful buffet. Derby Dinner presents mainstage shows running Tuesday through Sunday year-round, in addition to concerts and children’s musical theater productions. Iroquois Amphitheater 1080 Amphitheater Rd. #20 368-5865 iroquoisamphitheater.com Home to Broadway at Iroquois, this historic amphitheater is nestled in the woods of Iroquois Park and offers an artistic experience all on its own. The 2,366-seat amphitheater provides a unique outdoor theater venue in which to experience a wide variety of outstanding cultural, artistic, entertainment and educational opportunities.
The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts 501 W. Main St. Administrative Offices – 562-0100 Tickets – 584-7777 kentuckycenter.org For more than two decades, The Kentucky Center has taken the lead as the state’s premier performing arts center and is home to such resident groups as the Louisville Ballet, Kentucky Opera, Louisville Orchestra, PNC Broadway Across AmericaLouisville and Stage One Children’s Theater. Its three theaters range in size from 139 seats to 2,400 and host everything from international performers to local theater companies, showcasing everything from Broadway to ballet, from blues to bluegrass and from Big Bands to Beethoven. The Kentucky Center also manages the beautifully renovated historic Brown Theatre at 315 W. Broadway. Kentucky Shakespeare Festival Old Louisville 574-9900 kyshakespeare.com The oldest free independently operated Shakespeare Festival in the nation is located in Louisville. The Festival’s professional productions of Shakespearean plays have become a summer tradition in Old Louisville. Little Colonel Playhouse 302 Mount Mercy Dr. Pewee Valley #21 Tickets- 588-1557 littlecolonel.org The area’s oldest community theater presents a variety of productions in its quaint 103-seat theater in Pewee Valley. Louisville Palace 625 S. Fourth St. #19 583-4555 louisvillepalace.com The magnificently renovated 1928 Spanish Baroque movie theater hosts numerous concerts, plays, comedians and children’s performances, as well as a summer movie classics series.
589-0084 waldentheatre.org Recognized as one of the country’s finest preuniversity instruction programs for theater students, Walden Theatre provides a creative training ground for students pursuing real-world theater and arts experience. Youth Performing Arts School 1517 S. Second St. 485-8355 jefferson.k12.ky.us/schools/special/ypas.html The Youth Performing Arts School (YPAS) offers unique opportunities for high school students who have the interest, ambition and talent to pursue formal training in dance, theater acting, musical theater, vocal music, piano, concert band, concert orchestra and theater design and production. Throughout the season, YPAS students perform on the school’s Main Stage and other venues.
Major Performing Arts Groups Kentucky Opera 323 W. Broadway St., Ste. 601 Tickets- 584-4500 kyopera.org The well-respected regional opera company presents top-quality productions with international stars performing with local talent. Louisville Ballet 315 E. Main St. Box Office- 583-2623 louisvilleballet.org As the official state ballet of Kentucky, the ballet offers performances to more than 100,000 people each year, with 65 world premiere ballets to its credit and a repertoire of nearly 150 works by world-known choreographers. Swan Lake, The
Sleeping Beauty, Coppélia, Romeo and Juliet, Cinderella, Giselle, Don Quixote, Anna Karenina, Beauty and the Beast, The Three Musketeers and The Great Gatsby are a sampling of the company’s full-length ballets. The Louisville Ballet’s educational programs reach more than 18,000 school children annually. All performances are in The Kentucky Center’s Whitney Hall. Louisville Orchestra 323 W. Broadway St., Ste. 700 Tickets - 587-8681 louisvilleorchestra.org The Louisville Orchestra’s full-time ensemble performs a wide variety of concerts and is also the resident performing group for the Louisville Ballet and the Kentucky Opera. The Orchestra is known for performing a wide variety of musical series, including Classics and Coffee Concerts (classical music), the Louisville Pops (popular music), OrKIDStra and ROARchestra (performed at the Louisville Zoo). PNC Broadway in Louisville 620 W. Main St. 584-7469 louisville.broadway.com The “Broadway Series” is almost a household name after more than two decades of bringing exciting, big-name Broadway musical productions to town. Performances are held at The Kentucky Center’s Whitney Hall or The Louisville Palace. StageOne Family Theatre 323 W Broadway St., Ste. 600 498.2436 stageone.org Each year, over 100,000 young people, their families and educators enjoy productions presented by StageOne Family Theatre, which is recognized as one of the nation’s leading professional theatres for young audiences. Performances are held in the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts.
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Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center Indiana University Southeast Campus. 4201 Grant Line Rd. New Albany, IN Tickets – (812) 941-2526 ius.edu/oglecenter More than 100 performances are offered annually by students and nationally-known performers at the Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center, which features four theaters, a 4,500-seat amphitheater and the Barr Art Gallery. Walden Theatre 1123 Payne St. 2015
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Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave. 636-4400 or 800-283-3729 churchilldowns.com Home to the “greatest two minutes in sports,” Churchill Downs continues to do Louisville proud as it hosts the annual running of the Kentucky Derby the first Saturday in May each year. The Kentucky Derby sets the stage (or the track) for quality thoroughbred horse racing in the spring and fall. Numerous special events are also held there throughout the year.
Freedom Hall Kentucky Expo Center 937 Phillips Ln. Tickets – 367-5144 kyexpo.org Freedom Hall can accommodate about 19,000 people. The multi-purpose facility is also a popular venue for horseback riders and a variety of musicians and performing artists, including ice skaters, wrestlers, circus performers and many others.
Louisville Bats Baseball Club 401 E. Main St. 212-2287 batsbaseball.com Louisville Bats Baseball Club is the Triple A affiliate of the National League’s Cincinnati Reds. The team’s season runs from April through early September, with games held at Louisville Slugger Field. A carousel and children’s playground area make it a wonderful venue to enjoy the game for both adults and kids alike. University of Louisville Cardinals 852-5151 uoflsports.com Members of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), UofL competes in 21 major men’s and women’s sports. If you plan to catch a football game, remember that tailgating at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium begins early on game day. The men’s and women’s basketball teams play their games in the new KFC Yum! Center. (Go Cards!) Other College Sports Louisville prides itself on being one of the best college sports towns in America. In addition to U of L, Bellarmine University (home to 2011 men’s national basketball champions) fields 16 NCAA Division II competitive teams and competes in lacrosse at the Division I level. Spalding University is home to the Golden Eagles and plays at the NCAA Division III level. Across the river, Indiana University Southeast competes at the NAIA level. (“Big Blue” fans only have to travel about an hour east on Interstate 64 to cheer on the University of Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington, Ky.)
KFC Yum! Center One Arena Plaza Tickets – 690-9090 kfcyumcenter.com The 22,000-seat KFC Yum! Center in Downtown Louisville is home of the University of Louisville’s men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball programs. Additionally, the 700,000-plus square feet facility is designed to host a wide variety of other events including NCAA championships (2015 NCAA Div. I Men’s Basketball 2nd & 3rd Rounds) as well as concerts, circuses, wrestling, gymnastics, boxing, concerts and ice shows, among other events. Louisville Slugger Field 401 E. Main St. 212-2287 batsbaseball.com Slugger Field, home of the Louisville Bats, features a retro-classic design and has become one of the most admired parks in all of baseball, featuring sweeping views of the Ohio River and downtown Louisville skyline. Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 2800 S. Floyd St. south end of UofL campus Cardinal Tickets – 852-5151 louisville.edu/athletics/papajohns With its state-of-the-art construction and fanfriendly environment, Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium is one of the finest stadiums in the nation. Home to the UofL football program, the $63 million stadium features 42,000 chair-back seats and hosts a variety of events, including soccer matches, conventions and concerts.
Participatory Sports It’s easy to stay active in Greater Louisville! Whether it’s running, hiking, tennis, golf,
horseback riding or fishing, there are plenty of places to perfect your game or develop a passion for sports. And, it’s a great place to introduce sports to the kids. Information about parks and recreation, such as sledding, skateboarding and other fun activities can be found at metroparks.org or louisvilleky.gov. The Louisville area boasts 13 golf courses. There’s even a local adventure vacation outfitter to customize your experience in Greater Louisville and beyond. Here are a few venues that host sports-related activities. All About Kids Sports Center (2 locations) 2531 Blankenbaker Pkwy. 809-1FUN (1386) 6400 Crestwood Station Crestwood 365-1FUN (1386) allaboutkids.cc Alpine Ice Arena 1825 Gardiner Ln. 459-9500 alpineicearena.com Cave Country Canoes 112 W. Main St. Milltown, IN (812) 365-2705 cavecountrycanoes.com Champ’s Rollerdome 9851 La Grange Rd. 425-1717 skateatchamps.com Champions Baseball Academy 10701 Plantside Dr. 261-9200 championsbaseball.com E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park 3000 Freys Hill Rd. 429-7270 or 429-3280 parks.ky.gov/parks/recreationparks/tom-sawyer Falling Rock Park - Scuba Diving Park Exit 22 off I-71 2201 Fendley Mill Rd. La Grange 939-5049 Green Earth Outdoors 475-7445 or 812-366-4004 greenearthoutdoors.com 2015
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Hoops 12101 Sycamore Station Place 290-6444 wherethegameis.com Iceland Sports Complex 1701 UPS Dr. 425-7444 Icelandlouisville.com Louisville Extreme Park Witherspoon and Clay St. 456-8100 louisvilleky.gov/metroparks/parks/extremepark Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center 201 Reservoir Ave. Crescent Hill Park 897-9949 louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/recreation/ aquaticcenter Mockingbird Valley Sports Complex 3000 Mellwood Ave. 896-2412 mockingbirdsoccer.net 114 www.LouisvilleRelocationGuide.com
Ohio Valley Dragway 632 Katherine Station Rd. West Point 922-4152 ohiovalleydragway.com Ohio Valley Volleyball Center 1820 Taylor Ave. 473-1200 ovvc.com OpenRange Sports 6401 Cross Keys Blvd. (Exit 14 off I-71) Crestwood 243-8282 openrangesports.com River City Sports Arena 3383 Freys Hill Rd. 426-9085 rivercitysportsarena.com Rocksport 10901 Plantside Dr.
266-5833 climbrocksport.com Little Big Horse Trails 1100 E. Hwy. 524 La Grange 222-1842 littlebighorsetrails.com MidAmerica Sports Center 1906 Watterson Trail 736-0800 midamericasportscenter.com Salt River Canoe Outfitters 947 W. River Rd. Taylorsville 477-6111 Skate World 6310 Preston Hwy. 969-6000 skateworldpreston.com
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