This list will include activities for both southern indiana and louisville ky!! i’ve been to all these places and can’t recommend them enough !
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Outdoor Activities
This is such a great public park featuring a swimming area, playgrounds, picnic tables, and trails.
Cherokee Park
this is my local farmers market and always such a cute place to visit in the fall and spring time!! they have tons of cute booths
Floyds Knobs Farmers Market Inc., (Floyd County Farmers Market)
the best hiking trail out there!! the views are amazing and the perfect activity to do with friends or family!! they even have festivals here every once in a while
Mt. St. Francis Trailhead
i always take the kids I babysit for here!! such a great space for a playground and the basketball court is a plus !!
Greenville Park
the prettiest botanical garden around!! perfect place for any kind of photos or just to walk around at!!
Waterfront Botanical Gardens
so much fun with your friends and family!! you can make strawberry shortcakes and tons of blow up bouncy houses for the kids as well as endless pop up stands of anything you can think of! I got permanent jewelry last time i went !
Star Valley Strawberry Festival
what kentucky is known for!! so much fun whether you come for therby, oaks, or derby!! you can come visit churchill throughout the year as well! 🐎🐎
Churchill Downs
a perfect outdoor activity that allows you to get exercise and be able to cross from jeffersonville indiana to louisville ky! At night the lights on the bridge glow!
Big Four Bridge
the best place to take a trip to!! so much to see and kid friendly for sure!!
Louisville Zoo
louisville waterfront is the best place to go for concerts, events, etc. so pretty and such a good time!
Waterfront Park – The waterfront for everyone.
the #1 summer activity in Santa Claus, IN! a huge holiday themed rollercoaster park and splashin safari - the best water park!
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
a perfect adults only night out on the town! live music, amazing food, and super nice staff!
Fourth Street Live!
the most amazing tour out on the river !! such a fun and different activity to do when that gives you an overlook of the city !
Belle of Louisville Riverboats
booths left and right!! the most fun rides and attractions !!
Harvest Homecoming
where you can do all of your wine tasting and picking of strawberries, pumpkins, etc!!
Huber's Orchard and Winery
christmas time specialty but also open for zip lining!! a fan favorite
Louisville Mega Cavern
a peaceful sitting place that overlooks the bridge and river!! great place for photos as well.
Falls of the Ohio State Park
A premier family adventure park in an underground cave featuring walking tours, rides, and an escape room!!
Indiana Caverns
More than 60 thrilling rides from steel and wooden coasters to kiddie rides!! The new "Eye of the Storm," a 7-story, high-speed thrill ride, opened in 2017!!
Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park
any concert is perfect here!! such a great night activity and tons of food options when they throw events as well! overlooks the ohio river
New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater
the best weekend summer - fall event to do !! the best time is to go when they do their spooky weekends!!
Georgetown Drive-In
water parks are top tier in the summer so enjoy it somewhere that has slides, a lazy river, kids area, and an awesome snack bar like river run!
River Run Family Water Park
tying with the waterfront - this is their iconic event!! be prepared to wait and stay up late to see this magical show !!
Thunder Over Louisville
the place to be hot or cold out!! up to 6 can play together and golf using a sensor in the ball that tells you the speed and how far out it goes! so many fun games to play to elevate your experience. and the food here is outstanding!! amazing staff
Topgolf Louisville
Paint the lines at Goodbounce Pickleball Yard in Clarksville!! Located near Clarksville’s iconic Colgate Clock, Goodbounce offers six indoor cushioned courts, a fun atmosphere and beverages! Courts are open to the public and can be reserved online! M...
Goodbounce Pickleball Yard
Bernheim Forest and Arboretum, formerly Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, is a 16,137 acres arboretum, forest, and nature preserve located in Clermont, Kentucky!!
Bernheim Forest and Arboretum | Research Forest | Clermont, KY
Indoor activities
a great group workout class that is low impact and will feel refreshing!!
Pure Barre
such an interesting and different museum to go visit and learn all about historic baseball !
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
the best science center to take your kids to!!!
Kentucky Science Center
the coolest escape room! so fun with your family or friends !!
Big 4 Escape
real in person candy making with the best selection of originals !! so cute and old timey
Schimpff's Confectionery
my go to place to decorate some fun pottery for fun or for a special occasion !
Earth & Fire
an adult friendly high quality bourbon tour ! both and indoor and outdoor activity !
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
an unforgettable mansion tour !! so beautiful inside and the history behind this house is fascinating
Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site
the largest art museum in kentucky!! so beautiful!
Speed Art Museum
Year-round dinner theater featuring the best of Broadway musicals, mysteries, comedies, and dramas!! Full-service all-American buffet!
Derby Dinner Playhouse
Having a rough time lately?? get it out at the smash lab!! you go in a room and smash anything and everything present. you can even buy items - like old computers to smash while you’re here for extra $$. 💥💥
Smash Lab Louisville/ Splash Lab- Louisville's First Rage Room and Paint Splatter Room
the best candle bar in southern indiana! so many fun ways to customize a candle - a great group activity!
Wimsatt Soapery & Candle Bar
Sip and snack while you paint at Viva Art where artists of all skill levels are welcome to paint seasonal images, artisan pieces and even fun projects on wood! Keep an eye out for occasional special events in the studio’s black light splatter room!!
Viva Art
A popular live dining experience featuring four-course meals from the region’s top chefs, this attraction has expanded to offer hands-on classes in bread making, cookie decorating and more!! If you have little ones, check out Mesa Kids Cooking Class’...
MESA, A Live Dining Show
Revisit the good old days at RecBar 812, a two-story restaurant and arcade in Downtown New Albany! RecBar features more than 200 retro arcade video games, pinball machines and more!!The space also includes air hockey, skee ball, shuffleboard and bask...
Recbar 812
This restaurant and game haven in Downtown Jeffersonville offers indoor and outdoor games! Challenge your friends to a game of foosball, corn hole or giant beer pong, to name a few!!The menu offers imaginative and delicious burgers, sandwiches, and f...
Union Restaurant & Gameyard
my favorite activity as a kid !!
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
the ultimate place to bring your older kids !! so many fun and cool games to play!
Activate Games
all of the fun game you love and more in one place!
Main Event Louisville
if you love bowling you’ll love it here! has roller skating, arcade games, and laser tag!!
Clarksville Strike & Spare
restaurants
the best overlook food place in jeff! so pretty and has great food and beer selections!
Upland Jeffersonville
A dimly lit, glitzy dining room inspires an elevated menu of steakhouse fare, plus drinks!!
Le Moo
Farm-focused American restaurant serving healthy, seasonal fare, plus vegetarian and vegan options, in a casual setting!!
In Season Harvest Kitchen
Casual, eclectic bar/cafe serving Southern food incorporating influences from New Orleans & Italy!!
Lou Lou Food & Drink
Elevated American fare & a raw bar in an industrial space with big windows & a riverside patio!!
River House Restaurant and Raw Bar
Old-timey establishment offering a raw bar, oak-fired steaks & upscale mains, plus cocktails & wine!!
Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse
Went here for my birthday one year the best salmon and steak ever !
Brooklyn and The Butcher
Burgers, pasta, and other comfort fare round out the menu at this casual restaurant with a full bar!!
Boomtown Kitchen
Casual eatery dishing up steak and other comfort fare in a warm, family-friendly setting!!
Cast Iron Steak House
Burgers, salads, and tater tots round out the menu at this fast-food chain with a drive-thru!!
J-LOUISVILLE,KY - Jaggers
Boasting scenic river views, this casual institution offers classic homestyle meals & patio seating!!
The Overlook Restaurant
Cozy restaurant offering breakfast and lunch in a homey environment!!
A Nice Restaurant
Casual restaurant serving Asian fusion fare including sushi, ramen, and other Japanese dishes, plus cocktails!
