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Stevie Ray's Blues Bar (1994) Belle of Louisville (1914) 230 E. Main St. // 582-9945 stevieraysbluesbar.com Live music is still the emphasis at this downtown staple, whose drink specials often include cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon for practically nothing. 401 W. River Road // 574-2992 belleofouisville.org The Belle is the oldest river steamboat still in operation. A must-ride for tourists. The Brennan House (1868) 1532 S. Fourth St. // 637-4200 They stare at you when you walk in because you've never been here before. 631 S. Fifth St. // 540-5145 thebrennanhouse.org The Brennan House is a Victorian mansion in downtown Louisville flled with an entirely original family collection. Third Street Dive (2006) Cathedral of the Assumption The Tavern (1933) 442 S. Third St. // 749-3483 Oh, you have a mohawk? Then you know all about the Third Street Dive, which, of course, is just a block away from Fourth Street Live! Uncle Slayton's (2011) 1017 E. Broadway // 657-9555 uncleslaytons.com This intimate music venue brings in many local artists, plus national acts you should've heard of but probably haven't. Kentucky Science Center (1977) Frazier History Museum (2004) Cressman Center (2006) (1964) 316 W. Main St. // 584-1205 actorstheatre.org Actors Theatre is best known for its annual Humana Festival of New American Plays, a series of performances that celebrate the contemporary American playwright. Fourth Street Live! (2004) Central Park (1870s) Architectural Salvage (1982) Actors Theatre of Louisville 221 Fourth St. // 595-4381 kyconvention.org This 300,000-square-foot convention center includes a 30,000-square-foot ballroom and 52 meeting rooms. (1852) 433 S. Fifth St. // 582-2971 cathedraloftheassumption.org Even if you're not religious, the visual feast of 8,000 golden stars on a striking-blue ceiling will leave you awestruck. ATTRACTiONS 100 E. Main St. // 852-0288 louisville.edu/art This downtown U of L gallery is home to the school's glass program and features a "hot shop," sculpture studios and galleries. The Filson Historical Society (1884) 1310 S. Third St. // 635-5083 flsonhistorical.org The Filson Historical Society, housed since the mid-1980s in a 1900s-era mansion, preserves historical material about the state and surrounding area. Kentucky International Convention Center (1977) 815 W. Market St. // 584-5353 famerun.com Check out glass artist Brook White's hot shop and maybe learn a little of the trade yourself. 401 S. Fourth St. // 584-7170 4thstlive.com The exclamation point in its name should tell you everything you need to know about this downtown tourist-friendly area that's popular with bachelor and bachelorette parties frequenting the chain restaurants and bars, especially the dueling-piano bar Howl at the Moon. Maker's Mark Lounge and Hard Rock Café are also part of this hot spots arsenal. Newish: Gordon Biersch Brewery and the restaurant Quattro. 1340 S. Fourth St. For more than 50 years, Central Park has hosted the free summertime event Kentucky Shakespeare Festival. It also has a popular sprayground. 614-618 E. Broadway // 589-0670 architecturalsalvage.com You could spend days browsing the collection of architectural antiques, from light fxtures and mantels to doors and sinks. And that's just one foor. Flame Run Glass Studio and Gallery (2004) 829 W. Main St. // 753-5663 fraziermuseum.org Historic swords and rifes. Also, a giant collection of toy soldiers. The Henry Clay (1924) 727 W. Main St. // 561-6100 louisvillescience.org Our favorite thing at the Science Center, which has been in its current location since 1977: The IMAX theater, no doubt. Take the children. KentuckyShow! (2008) 501 W. Main St. // 562-7800 kentuckyshow.com This 32-minute movie about the commonwealth takes place in a theater at the Kentucky Center. KFC Yum! Center (2010) 1 Arena Plaza // 690-9000 kfcyumcenter.com For all the fak it's taken for its name, the Yum! Center is a great place to watch the Cards or live performances by My Morning Jacket and other biggies (Justin Bieber notwithstanding). 604 S. Third St. // 515-2489 thehenryclay.com Once a historic hotel, the Henry Clay is now a restored mixed-use development that includes condominiums and is the home of Bunbury Theatre and new FAF art gallery. The Louisville Palace (1928) The Kentucky Center (1983) Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory (1996) 501 W. Main St. // 562-0122 kentuckycenter.org This venue is home to many of the city's top arts organizations, including the Louisville Orchestra, Kentucky Opera and Louisville Ballet. It is also home to Broadway Across America. 625 S. Fourth St. // 583-4555 louisvillepalace.com Originally known as Loew's Theater, the Palace's meticulously restored Spanish Baroque interior makes it the most visually appealing place to see a concert in Louisville. 800 W. Main St. // 585-7228 sluggermuseum.org How do you fnd the Slugger Museum? Look for the 68,000-pound, six-story, steel-clad Louisville Slugger bat out front. www.treytonoaktowers.com 6.13 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 49