Summer is finally here and school is out! Who is looking for fun, family activities to do? Here is a list of some activities you should do this summer near Louisville, KY.
The Louisville Zoo is a great outdoor activity for the family that is guaranteed to get the kiddos excited. This activity is great for all ages and will keep them occupied for hours!
The Zoo includes several exhibits featuring elephants, jaguars, wolves, snow leopards, alligators and so much more! There is sure to be a favorite animal for everyone!
Be sure to purchase your tickets online in advance for the best deals. You can even purchase memberships if you think you’ll be spending more than one day at the Zoo. Admission for 2 year olds and under is free.
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Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay is also a great option for an outdoor activity. This amusement/water park is great for a wide range of ages and is typically an all day activity.
Kentucky Kingdom includes several rollercoasters, swings, raging rapids, a ferris wheel, bumper cars and many other attractions. Hurricane Bay includes a lazy river, wave pool, water slides and so much more.
This amusement park is guaranteed to have something for everyone in the family to do. You can purchase tickets online or at the entrance of the park. Check online for special deals, including a deal if you’re from out of state. You can also purchase season passes if you think you’ll be visiting more than once this season.
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The Louisville Mega Cavern has several activities to choose from. Zip-lining, tram ride and a bike tour are just a few. What’s even better? You can visit the Mega Cavern rain or shine.
Purchase tickets in advance online and choose which attractions you want to participate in.
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Outside the Louisville Slugger Museum you will find the world’s largest baseball bat. This will be sure to grab your child’s attention from the very beginning.
Inside there are several different interactive exhibits that tell the story of how millions of bats are made there each year. There is also the option for a guided tour through the museum that showcases the history of the Louisville Slugger bats in baseball and in America. How cool, right?
The best part of this activity, is that everyone receives a baby slugger as a souvenir.
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Last but not least for family activities is the Kentucky Science Center. Don’t miss the chance to visit Kentucky’s largest hands-on science museum. The Museum has 3 floors filled with interactive and educational science fun for the whole family.
The 3rd Thursday of every month is focused on children ages 0-4 with free play dates. This allows the little ones to explore on their own, without the big kids.
They also have several options for children 5-12 years old and teens 13-19 years old. There’s plenty to do for all ages at the Science Center. Don’t miss out on this educational fun!
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These are just a few family activities to do near Louisville, KY this summer. The kids will love them. Enjoy!
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