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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" is just one of many productions that has graced the stage of the Kentucky Opera. Listen to the operatic libretto's dramatic songs married to the sweeping music of the Louisville Orchestra for a night at the opera like no other.

Step into the winner's circle at the Kentucky Derby Museum, honoring the event for which Louisville, Kentucky is known worldwide. Join four million visitors a year at the front steps of historic Churchill Downs to enter the museum for an insider's look into thoroughbred racing and one of the city's main attractions, "The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports."

Don't miss this outdoor haven! Iroquois Park is a nature lover's paradise set amidst scenic forested hillsides and breathtaking vistas. Enjoy hours of walking, hiking, biking, horseback riding and fishing. Check the park calendar to attend the Iroquois Amphitheater for a starry night of entertainment.

Grand romance spends the weekend at the magnificent DuPont Mansion located in historic Old Louisville. You'll stay at the finest bed and breakfast in Kentucky, once home to wealthy industrialist Henry du Pont. Spend a romantic night in one of seven elegant rooms, decorated with luxurious furnishing and impeccable amenities set amidst serene surroundings.