Prospect Attractions. Prospect Tourism and kids attractions

Alpine Ice Arena: still cool after 50 years
These are good days for Alpine Ice Arena, thanks in part to a 2002 renovation that brought dressing rooms, showers and new equipment geared for the growing local interest in ice hockey.

Read More >>

Kart Kountry: lots more than just go-carts

Kart Kountry: lots more than just go-carts
Kart Kountry Family Entertainment Center, located just 19 miles south of downtown Louisville, boasts not just a go-cart track longer than 1.5 miles, but also an 18-hole miniature golf course, bumper boats, all-new batting cages, basketball, an arcade and more.

Read More >>

Rauch Planetarium keeps eyes on the skies

Rauch Planetarium keeps eyes on the skies
Take a guided tour of the universe without ever leaving Louisville at the Rauch Planetarium.

Read More >>

The Louisville Zoo: Wild things to make your heart sing

The Louisville Zoo: Wild things to make your heart sing
There’s a wondrous world of wildlife packed within the 134 rolling acres of The Louisville Zoo, home to more than 1,400 exotic animals.

Read More >>

The Louisville Palace Theatre: ornate showcase for great entertainment

The Louisville Palace Theatre: ornate showcase for great entertainment
Located in the heart of 4th Street Live, the Louisville Palace brings live performances to Louisville audiences — from touring Broadway shows to nationally acclaimed musical acts and the latest in stand-up comedy.

Read More >>

Louisville Slugger Museum: a hit with visitors

Louisville Slugger Museum: a hit with visitors
For more than 120 years, Hillerich & Bradsby Co. has produced the finest baseball bats in the world: the Louisville Slugger. The Louisville Slugger Museum celebrates more than a century of a love affair between baseball and its most famous bat.

Read More >>

Sawyer Park delivers something for everyone

Sawyer Park delivers something for everyone
In a community known for its outstanding array of city parks, a state-run recreational area needs to offer something really special. Fortunately for Louisville and its visitors, E. P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park delivers.

Read More >>

Jefferson Memorial Forest: Nature is minutes away

Jefferson Memorial Forest: Nature is minutes away
Just 15 minutes from downtown Louisville, Jefferson Memorial Forest's sprawling 6,191 acres provides hiking, fishing, boating, camping, picnicking and a chance to revel in scenic woodlands.

Read More >>

Farmington Historic Plantation: Lincoln slept here - really!

Farmington Historic Plantation: Lincoln slept here - really!
Step back in time to visit the boyhood home of President Abraham Lincoln's best friend, Joshua Speed. Built between 1815 and 1816, Farmington hosted its most famous guest, Abraham Lincoln, in 1841.

Read More >>

Dinosaurs Alive! (almost) in Louisville Zoo exhibit

Dinosaurs Alive! (almost) in Louisville Zoo exhibit
Modern technology brings ancient animals to the Louisville Zoo in late March as the zoo hosts Dinosaurs Alive! Making its first appearance at the Louisville Zoo, Dinosaurs Alive! uses futuristic technology that makes the animatronic creatures seem to come alive, roaring,snarling and moving. Zoo visitors will find both adult and juvenile dinos — even a nest with eggs and hatchlings.

Read More >>