Being known as a destination for family-friendly vacation, Louisville has a solid lineup of attractions be it nationally acclaimed parks, great sports or world class performing arts.

Some of the fun things to do in Louisville include the following:

Distilleries & Wineries:

Louisville proudly owns the oldest continually operating distillery in America. The famous being Urban Bourbon Trail. You can raise a glass at the world's best stocked and most celebrated whisky bars here. They serve the America's only native spirit of drinks and dishes.

Arts-Performing:

There are places like Derby Dinner House which is only professional theatre, Kentucky opera, Kentucky Shakespeare Festival where it produces Shakespeare plays or Louisville Orchestra which is a full time symphony offering various concerts, matinees or pops.

Educational Tours/Museums:

Louisville has got the coolest interactive exhibits. The Famous include Dinosaur World where they exhibit 100 life size dinosaurs, Frazier International History Museum, Muhammad Ali Centre exhibiting Muhammad legacy and many more.

Night Life:

When the sun goes down, Louisville gets its second wind. You can just sit at the bar and relax with a cold beer, a glass of pinot noir, or a classic martini. Some of the famous bars include Angel's Rock Bar, Hard Rock Cafe or Hotel Nightclub where they redefine Louisville's nightlife.

Events:

No matter the time of year or the day of the week, its events calendar has fun going on. You get a feel for Louisville's lovely traditions which are showcased through entertainment like theater performances, live music concerts by the national and local bands, community festivals, special exhibits at the museum, and some of the most enchanting dance recitals.

You might also want to head to the local baseball field and have a great time there during the Louisville sports team.

A summer camp is a sure way of having children develop their skills, independence, and also a good way for the whole family to relax. The memories formed are dear, and can even help one relieve their stress and other troubling thoughts. However, one has to do adequate research on the intended camping site. The following tips and advice can help one get the best site for camping in Louisville

It is always advisable to know for how long the camp has been existing, since the longer it has been there, the more experience they may have. Also, know in advance what medical facilities are there, and how far is the nearest hospital. Get references from those who have there, and know whether they enjoyed themselves fully. Many camps in the hot weather offer various sports, and if one is camping with their children, they will enjoy themselves a lot.

Summer camp guide in Louisville

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The Louisville Zoo is one advisable place for one to visit in the hot weather. The zoo has fantastic activities for children; there are youth programs, family programs, plus numerous animals to be watched. Campers receive free t shirts, and children especially will live to treasure the memories of the zoo.

Louisville Zoo summer camps and classes

http://www.louisvillezoo.org/education/public/summer

Cedar Ridge camp is an example of a camp one can visit during the hot weather. The facilities here include a 2 acre lake that is ideal for canoeing, fishing, and hiking. There is also a swimming pool, and other fabulous modern facilities. One can learn more about Cedar Ridge Camp by visiting the below site.

Cedar Ridge Camp, Louisville

http://www.eventective.com/USA/Kentucky/Louisville/51420/Cedar-Ridge-Camp

Another advisable camping site in Louisville is Louisville Metro KOA, where campers have access to free wireless Internet connection, and thrilling sporting events.

Louisville Metro KOA

http://Koa.com/where/ky/17138

Campgrounds in Louisville

http://local.yahoo.com/KY/Louisville/Recreation+Sporting+Goods/Camping/Campgrounds