New Albany, Indiana

Climb aboard this historic steamboat, a true icon of Louisville's river heritage, and imagine life on the Ohio River in its heyday. This is the Belle of Louisville, a floating piece of history! Originally named the…

Imagine the hustle and bustle! This unassuming building, now TARC headquarters, was once Louisville's grand Union Station, a vital gateway for travelers and goods. Officially opened on September 7, 1891, by the…

Louisville's character is a blend, influenced by its strategic location on the Ohio River and the flow of people it attracted. Early settlers, largely of English and Scots-Irish descent, came seeking opportunity in the…

This city's story really begins with a natural obstacle. The Falls of the Ohio created a significant barrier to river travel, making it impossible to move goods easily between the upper Ohio River and the Gulf of…

Ever wonder where Louisvillians went to see a show before the KFC Yum! Center? This is it: Louisville Gardens. Originally built in 1905 as the Jefferson County Armory, the building quickly became a popular venue for all…

Step back in time to the Seelbach Hotel, a Louisville landmark rumored to have inspired *The Great Gatsby*! Opened in 1905 by Bavarian immigrant brothers Louis and Otto Seelbach, this grand hotel quickly became a symbol…

Float like a butterfly sting like a bee. Louisville's tribute to The Greatest.

Pull over here and take a look! This is Whiskey Row, and it's more important than it looks. Back in the late 1800s, this block of Main Street was the absolute heart of Kentucky's bourbon boom. Distillers like J.T.S.…

Pulling up to the Brown Hotel? You're about to discover a culinary legend! This grand hotel is the birthplace of the Hot Brown, a Louisville original. Back in the 1920s, late-night dance parties were all the rage here.…

The Columbia Gym, in the lower level of the building at 824 South Fourth Street in Louisville (now part of Spalding University), is where a twelve-year-old Cassius Clay first learned to box in 1954. The often-told…

Louisville museum honoring the life and legacy of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Clay in 1942.

Pull over here for a second; this spot is more important than it looks! St. Boniface was the first German Catholic Church in Louisville, founded way back in 1836. In the 1830s, Louisville was booming, and a lot of…

Pull over here a sec – we're right near the heart of Smoketown, a Louisville neighborhood with a powerful story to tell. Following the Civil War, Smoketown became a haven for African Americans seeking new lives and…

Prepare to step back in time to an era of grand riverboats and industrial might! You’re approaching the Howard Steamboat Museum, a magnificent mansion that tells the story of the family who built more steamboats than…

Home of the Kentucky Derby since 1875, the oldest continuously held horse race in America.

Imagine a city of the dead, but also a vibrant green space filled with history. That's Cave Hill Cemetery. Established in 1848, Cave Hill was designed as a rural cemetery, a popular style at the time meant to be a…

Feast your eyes on a sight that marries beauty and necessity: the Louisville Water Tower, the oldest ornamental water tower *in the world*! Back in 1860, Louisville faced a constant struggle with water supply and…

Ever wonder where famous explorers and presidents hung out in Kentucky? This is it. Historic Locust Grove was once the bustling home of the Croghan family. Around 1790, the Croghans built this Georgian-style mansion. It…

Ever wonder where Kentucky's weaving traditions come from? Look no further than the Little Loomhouse, a unique site right here in Louisville. Three cabins, built between 1870 and 1896, make up the Little Loomhouse.…

Ever wonder where presidents grew up? Right here, a young Zachary Taylor spent his formative years. Known as Springfield, this was the boyhood home of Zachary Taylor, the future 12th President. He lived here from 1785…

Buckle up, because this spot is rumored to be one of the most haunted places in America: Waverly Hills Sanatorium. In the early 1900s, Jefferson County was battling a serious outbreak of tuberculosis, also known as the…

Ever wonder what life was like on a bustling Kentucky farm along the Ohio River? This is Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremen Landing, a window into that past. Built around 1837, the Farnsley family grew this property to…

Pulling up on Central State Hospital, you're near a place that once housed thousands of patients, many struggling with severe mental illness. Originally known as the Louisville Marine Hospital, it was established in…

This quiet cemetery holds a dark chapter from the Civil War: a controversial execution that still sparks debate today. Here in Jeffersontown, four Confederate soldiers – Wilson P. Lilly, Rev. Sherwood Hatley, Lindsey…

Corydon served as Indiana's first state capital from 1816 to 1825; the original limestone capitol building still stands.

Imagine a world where Kentucky was the edge of civilization. That's the world of Blackacre, a preserved homestead offering a real glimpse into pioneer life. The heart of Blackacre is the Presley Tyler home, built around…

Right here, on what seems like ordinary Indiana soil, a piece of the Civil War unfolded. This is the site of the Battle of Corydon, the only officially recognized Civil War battle fought in Indiana. On 1863, Confederate…

This isn't just a park; it's where Indiana saw its only Civil War battle! It was July 9, 1863, and Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan, leading what became known as Morgan's Raid, was tearing across the…