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- Louisville, Kentucky - World's Largest Horseshoe
The horseshoe is back on permanent display at the Kentucky Derby Museum as of April 2023, in its Secretariat exhibit. Paid admission to the museum is required to see it. Also, it is now officially "America's Largest Horseshoe" since somebody in India broke the record a few years ago.
[Jeff Kennedy, 06/29/2023]World's (Former) Largest Horseshoe:- Address:
- 704 Central Ave., Louisville, KY
- Directions:
- Kentucky Derby Museum. I-64 exit 9, then drive north on Hwy 1865/Taylor Blvd for one mile. Turn right onto Central Ave. You'll see the Churchill Downs racetrack entrance on the right. The museum is on the left side of the entrance.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 7:30-5, Su 10:30-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 502-637-1111
- Admission:
- Adults $18.
This is my husband-s favorite memorial -- because of the expressions on their faces.
[Sue B, 06/01/2023]Jesus is My Swingset:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 701 Baxter Ave., Louisville, KY
- Directions:
- Cave Hill Cemetery. From the Cave Hill Cemetery main entrance, at the corner of Baxter Ave. and E. Broadway, follow the road with the solid line into the cemetery for a half-mile. Turn left just after you pass the building with a tower -- the cemetery offices -- on the left. Drive through the parking lot and turn right. Drive up the hill, make the first right, then a quick left. You'll quickly see a short, dead-end road on the left, not much more than a parking spot. Park there, look down the hill, and you'll see the Swingset tombstone.
- Hours:
- Daily 8-4:45. Gated after hours. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 502-451-5630
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Incredible museum tells the whole story about a man who was so much more than just a boxer. A must-do in Louisville.
[Clark W, 05/08/2023]Muhammad Ali Center:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 144 N. 6th St., Louisville, KY
- Directions:
- Downtown, on the west side of N. 6th St., a half-block north of US-31W/W. Main St.
- Hours:
- W-Su 12-4:30 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 502-584-9254
- Admission:
- Adults $18.
- Louisville, Kentucky - Muhammad Ali Center
Ali's sense of humor shines through in this serious museum, with exhibits such as a large painting of Ali boxing (and beating) Superman, and the sequin-studded robe given to him by Elvis Presley.
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The hand can be seen from the road -- about a 20 ft. walk.
[Stephen Francia, 04/17/2023]Hand Out Grave:- Address:
- 701 Baxter Ave., Louisville, KY
- Directions:
- Cave Hill Cemetery. From the Cave Hill Cemetery main entrance, at the corner of Baxter Ave. and E. Broadway, follow the road with the solid line into the cemetery. When in curves right, veer left onto a side road. Keep bearing left for five intersections, then veer right at the sixth. Dive 100 feet. The grave will be on the right: Section M, Lot 483.
- Hours:
- Daily 8-4:45. Gated after hours. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 502-451-5630
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