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Don’t Skip the Pretzel Doughnuts at Nord’s Bakery

August 14, 2014 by

You won't regret paying a visit to Nord's Bakery, one of Louisville’s favorite spots for sweet treats. Try the famous Kentucky-shaped iced sugar cookies, or go for a few of the "pretzel donuts," which are shaped like pretzels, but taste like doughnuts through and through. The cinnamon rolls are another local favorite here, as are the cheese danishes, and of course, the wide variety of glazed and sugared doughnuts. If you find yourself overwhelmed by all of the options in the display case, the friendly staff can help you narrow down what you want. And if it's your first time into the shop, they might even give you a freebie taste of a few items!

Bring cash or prepared to make a big order: There's a $6 minimum for cards, and the doughnuts are so reasonably priced that $6 will get you a boxful. Finally, don't forget to order a cup of coffee to help wash down your delicious treat.

Nord's Bakery is open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Mondays.

Nord's Bakery
2118 S. Preston Street
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 634-0931
www.nordsbakery.biz
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Frazier History Museum: Step Back in Time With This Louisville Favorite

July 17, 2014 by

The Frazier History Museum is a popular way to spend an afternoon in Louisville. Housed in a 100,000-square-foot building, the armor and weapons of a medieval knight are spotlighted, as well as the cannons, muskets, and swords of imperial Britain. In fact, the Frazier History Museum is the only place outside of Great Britain that displays Royal Armouries artifacts covering a 1,000-year period. The museum also boasts temporary exhibitions that have proven to be crowd pleasers.

The Frazier History Museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Frazier History Museum
829 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 753-5663
www.fraziermuseum.org
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Please & Thank You: Coffee and Records Is Music to the Ears

July 10, 2014 by

For Please & Thank you, winning Louisville magazine’s cookie-off was just a reaffirmation of what many Louisville locals already knew: This place makes a good chocolate chip cookie. So good, in fact, that they sell bake-it-yourself chocolate chip cookie dough for diehards to make during off-hours.

Along with chocolate chip cookies, this cafe-meets-record store has a menu that includes lox bagels, toasted pressed sandwiches, and ganache lattes. As you sit and sip, Please & Thank You treats your ears to vinyl music, also sold here.

Plenty of natural light spills through store. Inside, you’ll find wooden tables, shelves of records, and a glass case full of pastries and topped with even more sweets. You can get as many of those treats as time allows, as they are offered until Please & Thank You runs out for the day.

Please & Thank You
800 E. Market Street
Louisville, KY 40206
www.pleaseandthankyoulouisville.com/welcome
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The Kentucky Center: Louisville’s Home for the Performing Arts

July 3, 2014 by

Whether you love the opera, dance, music, or theatre, The Kentucky Center has something for you. Located in downtown Louisville, this arts complex is an impressive space with multiple stages for a variety of performances.

This entertainment venue is home to The Louisville Orchestra, the Kentucky Opera, the Louisville Ballet and other arts organizations. Here, you can catch a stunning performance of La Boheme, attend a film festival, catch country legend Vince Gill, or see the comedic genius of Lewis Black. If you prefer scripted theatre, the center also boasts an experimental dramatic stage.

Check out The Kentucky Center's rich calendar on its website and enjoy a great performance.

The Kentucky Center
501 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 584-7777
www.kentuckycenter.org
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Contemporary Art Is a Permanent Guest at 21c Museum Hotel

June 12, 2014 by

21c Museum Hotel brings contemporary art to downtown Louisville. Ranked number one in Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice for the top hotels in the South, 21c Museum Hotel is home to a museum entirely devoted to 21st century art. Aside from rotating and site-specific exhibits, you’ll find pieces of art in the least expected places. Seagulls made from vinyl siding fly throughout the museum, LCD monitors play artistic videos in the bathrooms, and famous red penguin statues perch atop the roof.

Art overflows into the hotel rooms, with a video artwork channel that is available in guest rooms and an exhibit that also doubles as a guest room. Created by Jonah Freeman and Justin Lowe, Asleep in the Cyclone features re-purposed barn wood and a domed ceiling with geometric designs over a bed that is blanketed with artist-designed linens.

21c Museum Hotel
700 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 217-6300
www.21cmuseumhotels.com/louisville
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Peer Into the Life of a Famous Inventor at The Thomas Edison House

May 8, 2014 by

When Thomas Edison came to Louisville in 1866 to work for the Western Union, little did the 19-year-old know that almost 150 years later, people would be touring the home in which he resided during his stay. Located in Butchertown, The Thomas Edison House serves as a museum and place to find such items as cylinder and disc phonographs and the first home motion picture projector.

A knowledgeable staff member may lead visitors on a tour through the small brick house and talk about many of Edison’s inventions. You can browse the extensive collection, which includes pictures, light bulbs, and a chronology of Edison’s life. You’ll find the artifacts organized in glass displays amongst pale yellow walls and green patterned wallpaper. Beyond visiting hours, the museum has hosted such events as barbecues, book signings, and parties to celebrate Thomas Edison’s birthday—complete with a light bulb cake, of course.

The Thomas Edison House
729-731 East Washington Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 585-5247
www.edisonhouse.org/ThomasEdisonHouse/Welcome/tabid/1353/Default.aspx
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Get a Taste of Nostalgia at Schimpff’s Confectionery

May 1, 2014 by

Just across the Ohio River, less than three miles outside of Louisville, resides Schimpff’s Confectionery, one of the nation’s oldest, family-owned candy business still in operation.

Schimpff’s Confectionery is known for caramel covered marshmallows, called Modjeskas, and of course, for their signature cinnamon Red Hots, which have been sold at the shop since its opening in 1891. The shop is also famous for the candy fish that are still made the old-fashioned way: on drop roll machines.

The way they make their candy fish isn’t the only nostalgic charm the confectionery maintains. Schimpff’s still boasts its original tin ceiling, keeps candy in old fashioned jars, and serves drinks from a 1950s soda fountain. You can gain an even bigger appreciation for candy by watching a live candy-making demonstration or by visiting the shop’s candy museum, one of the few left in the United States.

Schimpff’s Confectionery
347 Spring Street
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 283-8367
www.schimpffs.com
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Kentucky Derby Museum: The Tradition of Horse Racing

April 10, 2014 by

The Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville is an engaging and interactive space where you can learn about Throroughbred racing, Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby — an American institution. The museum's permanent exhibits give you a glimpse into every aspect of horse racing at Churchill Downs. Here you can explore Millionaires Row, participate in simulated betting and see vintage jockey gear. You can also try to be a jockey and mount a simulated horse, trying to maintain a jockey's stance for two minutes! Racing fans love the enthusiastic guided tour that comes with admission.

You can spend a memorable day at the Kentucky Derby Museum seven days a week. The hours vary with the seasons so be sure to check the website before heading over.

Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central Avenue
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 637-1111
http://www.derbymuseum.org/
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Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory: Immerse Yourself in America’s Favorite Past Time

March 6, 2014 by

Upon approaching the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory you are welcomed by a six story replica of Babe Ruth's bat. This Louisville institution is not only a tribute to America's greatest past time, it's also a working factory.

The museum portion is dedicated to the history of the Slugger and of Major League Baseball. Be sure to take the factory tour where you can see these famous bats being made. You'll even have the opportunity to take a swing with these bats before they are sent off to the players. Visitors insist that the museum and factory are a must see, even if you're not a baseball fan.

Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory is open seven days a week. However its hours are seasonal, so be sure to check the website before heading over from Avana Southgate.

Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory
800 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 588-7212
http://www.sluggermuseum.com/
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Actors’ Theatre of Louisville: World Class Theatre in Louisville

February 13, 2014 by

The Actors' Theatre of Louisville is a great way to see new plays before they head to the high-priced world of Broadway. Previous productions have included In the Next Room, The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity and other smart and edgy productions that have left patrons impressed and inspired. Tickets are reasonably priced for live theatre and they even offer discounted seats for the first twenty tickets sold on the day of a performance. The Actors' Theatre of Louisville is also home to the Humana Festival of New American Plays, one of the country's most important dramatic festivals. Visit the Theatre's website for a full calendar of upcoming engagements.

Actors' Theatre of Louisville
316 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 584-1205
http://actorstheatre.org/
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