Hummel Planetarium

The Hummel Planetarium was opened on November 16, 1988. It contains a Spitz Space Voyager projection system under a 20.6 meter (67.5 feet) dome that is tilted at an angle of 27 degrees. At the present time, the Hummel Planetarium is one of the largest and most sophisticated planetariums in the United States, especially on a university campus. The Hummel Planetarium has seating for 164 people in very comfortable and generously sized seats. The projection equipment used to simulate the night sky consists of a starball that measures four feet in diameter and is capable of projecting up to 10,164 stars. Other equipment includes five planet projectors, a sun projector, and two image projectors that are used to project the moon or a variety of other objects both natural and man-made. When all projectors are operated simultaneously, a sky can be created as seen from any point on earth, anytime during the day or night, up to 100,000 years in the past or future.

Location: Located on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY

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Louisville Zoo

See 1,300 animals exhibited in natural settings. Family favorites like gorillas, lions, tigers and polar bears, penguins, pygmy hippos, orangutan, reptiles, hundreds of colorful birds and so much more. Exhibits include: Wallaroo Walkabout - Wallaroo Walkabout invites visitors to follow a path directly through the exhibit which includes wallabees and wallaroos (both look like small kangaroos) and wonderful Australian birds. Lorikeet Landing - Amazement, wonder and delight are exactly what you'll experience when you visit Lorikeet Landing. Enjoy a real nose-to-beak experience as you stroll through this beautiful aviary, surrounded by brilliantly colored, friendly birds that will eat nectar right out of your hand! and many more exhibits.

Location: 1100 TREVILIAN WAY, Louisville, KY

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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site

The Site focuses on Lincoln's life in Kentucky. The Birthplace Unit demonstrates his humble beginnings with a symbolic birth cabin enshrined within a neo-classic Memorial Building. The Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek Farm was home to Lincoln during his formative years. Events in Kentucky helped mold a young boy into the man who became the nation's sixteenth President.

Location: Hodgenville, KY

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Louisville Science Center

Discover the fun of the Louisville Science Center. You'll find all the major sciences brought to life with exciting, interactive exhibits that engage your hands, your mind and your imaginatation! Kids, families, adults, grandparents, students ... there's something for everyone. See it all or explore one topic in depth. A full schedule of special events, temporary exhibits and IMAX films means there's always something new.

Location: Located on West Main Street between Seventh and Eighth Streets. Louisville, KY

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Lake Barkley

Lake Barkley was created about 20 years after the completion of Kentucky Lake. arkley was joined with Kentucky with a free-flowing canal, connecting the two massive bodies of water. Lake Barkley today is home to everything when it comes to outside recreation. Fishing is great at Lake Barkley, cast for largemouth, white, and Kentucky bass, bluegill, channel catfish and crappie. Swimming and boating and boat rental are available. Enjoy the beauty surrounding Lake Barkley on one of three self-guiding trails, providing 9 miles of nature study. Seven miles are open for mountain biking. And theres a lot more to see and do.

Location: Eddyville, KY

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