🇺🇸🏙️ Louisville Travel Guide 2.0 | Kentucky’s Hidden Gems

6️⃣ KFC Yum! Center Named after KFC and Yum! Brands – but not a fried chicken theme park! 🍗❌ It’s a major sports and events arena. ⚽🏀 No event? No entry! But still great for a photo op 📸. Then stroll to nearby Waterfront Park for gorgeous bridge views. 🌉 7️⃣ Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory ⚾ A must-visit! Louisville Slugger bats are as iconic in the US as Red Double Happiness ping pong paddles in China! 🎯 ⏰ Hours: Mon-Sat 9 AM-5 PM | Sun 10 AM-4 PM 💵 Admission: $22 (no student discount) 🅿️ Parking: Street parking ~$2.5/hr (cheaper than public lots!) 🎁 Pro tip: The gift shop and original timber warehouse are FREE to explore! Snag affordable, unique baseball souvenirs. 🛍️✨ 8️⃣ Kentucky Science Center 🔬🧪 Perfect for families! Interactive exhibits + cool 3D movies (choose from genres!). The prismatic entrance alone is Insta-worthy! 🌈 ⏰ Open daily 9 AM-5 PM 💵 Exhibit + 3D movie: $28 (book online to save time!) 9️⃣ Cathedral of the Assumption ⛪ A photogenic historic church – especially when flowers bloom in spring! 🌸📸 Avoid Sundays (worship hours restrict tours). Note: Minor renovations ongoing, but still accessible. 🔟 21c Museum Hotel 🎨🏨 An art-themed hotel with a can’t-miss golden David statue! 🗽️ Perfect for photos and culture vibes. 1️⃣1️⃣ Thomas Edison House 💡 Where Edison lived while working at a telegraph office! The 1850s house displays replicas of his inventions. 💵 Admission: $5 (students $3) 🅿️ Free parking! Plan smart, explore harder! Louisville blends sports, science, history, and art like no other city! 🎉 #Louisville #TravelUSA #Kentucky #Museums #FamilyTravel #HistoricSites #ExploreAmerica 🗺️