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86 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 6.17 ATTRACTIONS Riverside, the Farnsley- Moremen Landing 7410 Moorman Road // 935- 6809 riverside-landing.org Situated on a 300-acre historic site on the Ohio River, this circa-1837 Greek Revival plantation house has been lovingly restored. A visitors center offers hourly tours between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Riverview Park 8202 Greenwood Road // louisvilleky.gov/metroparks Adjacent to the Ohio River, off Cane Run Road, this metro park offers a boat ramp, play- and spraygrounds and direct access the Ohio River Levee Trail. MISCELLANEOUS Al's Bait Beer Depot 14216 Dixie Hwy. // 937-8751 Sure you can buy bait — catalpa worms and whole shad, to name a couple of live offerings — but the real sport here is hanging out with the guys at the elbow- polished beer bar. Balloons Galore and Lots More 1816 Heaton Road // 448-3213 balloonsgaloreky.com Balloon artist Phyllis Bartlett has been creating fanciful decorations for proms, weddings, birthdays and any other event that calls for lots of balloons. Batt-N-Putt 5208 Dixie Hwy. // 447-9146 The name pretty much gives it away. There are six batting cages for baseballers (top speed is 67 mph), three for slow-pitch and two for fast-pitch softball, accompanied by an 18- hole mini-putt golf course and a game arcade room. Biff's Gun World 12706 Dixie Hwy. // 937-1996 cheaperthandirt.com Even if you're not in the market for a rifle, handgun or ammo, you should stop in to gaze in wonderment at the eclectic array of non-gun-related items hanging from the ceiling. Carter's Taxidermy and Deer Processing 13301 Dixie Hwy. // 935-1222 So you bagged your first buck and you're not sure what to do with it. Take it to Carter's; they'll cut it up, store the meat for you and work up an artful trophy for your library wall. Derby Park Flea Market 2900 S. Seventh Street Road // 636-3532 derbyparkfleamarket.com The indoor part of this weekends-only flea market (largest in Kentucky, according to its Facebook page) is so big it's divided into streets — from 1st to 22nd. If you can't find it here, it probably doesn't exist. Dixie Bowl 10526 Dixie Hwy. // 937-7900 The latest in automatic scoring and pinsetting systems belies the vintage '60s look and feel of this 36-lane throwback. Dixie Cyclery 1803 Rockford Lane // 448-3448 Now that Highlands Cycle is closed, Dixie Cyclery may be the oldest bike shop in town. Carries Raleigh and Diamondback brands primarily, specializes in fixing and maintaining older bikes with hard-to-find parts. Dixie Florist 4823 Dixie Hwy. // 449-2340 Mother's Day? Birthday? Wedding? Dixie Florist has the South End covered with unique floral arrangements. Feeder's Supply 10948 Dixie Hwy. // 935-4334 (See Butchertown/NuLu entry.) Metro Arts Center 8360 Dixie Hwy. // 937-2055 louisvilleky.gov/metroparks/ recreation/metroarts From painting to pottery classes to guitar and mandolin lessons, this city-run center offers instruction in a variety of arts disciplines for children and adults. Pepper Tackle Shop 12502 Dixie Hwy. // 933-3454 If you're looking for fishing tackle, bait or hunting supplies, look for the giant smallmouth bass atop the sign on Dixie Highway. The sign is an endangered species. Skate Odyssey 7846 Dixie Hwy. // 933-5855 At this home of the Valley Jammers and the Derby City Speed Team, the blue floor glows when the black lights are on. Available for parties and events. Shively Sporting Goods 4006 Dixie Hwy. // 448-7272 shivelyteamstore.com This well-stocked sporting goods store — featuring an 8,000-square-foot showroom — specializes in team sports' products, from baseball gloves to lacrosse sticks to football helmets. It also offers school jackets, trophies and awards. Thornhill's Batting Cage 7280 Dixie Hwy. // 935-4017 The former Thornhill's Pet Store morphed into a baseball batting cage in 2014. Go figure.