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Discover a National Historic District that is home to Thomas Edison, the Farmington Plantation and White House Home and Gardens when you visit The Historic Homes Foundations in Louisville. Step into the past of some of the brightest inventions, architecture and horticultural treasures the city has to offer.

Float away together on the Belle of Louisville, the oldest operating Mississippi-style steamboat in the world. Sign up for the two hour romantic sunset cruise down the scenic Ohio River while enjoying a delicious dinner and a night under the stars on the historic paddlewheel steamboat.

Have a zoo-per-duper family fun time at Louisville Zoo. Discover rare Western gorillas, Sumatran tigers and Asian & African elephants at the 100-acre zoo's popular naturalist animal habitats and attractions. Besides zoo animal fun, there's a Zip Line and Climbing Wall, a 4-D Ride Theater and Sky Trail for loads of high adventure!

Pay homage to bright ideas at the Thomas Edison House located in Louisville, where a teenage Thomas Edison rented a room while he worked for Western Union in 1866. Marvel at the numerous exhibits highlighting some of his most famous inventions, including incandescent lamps, phonographs and early motion picture equipment. A visit here offers a look into history that you won't want to miss.