Publication Date: 01-10-2025
MEDIA CONTACT:
Bryn Alston
Louisville Downtown Partnership
502-614-4122
balston@louisvilledowntown.org
2025 DOWNTOWN HOMETOWN TOURIST CELEBRATION RETURNS WITH DISCOUNTED ADMISSIONS
Downtown attractions and venues to offer half off February 1-10
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (January 9, 2025) â Louisville Downtown Partnership (LDP) today announced the return of the Hometown Tourist Celebration in partnership with Louisville Tourism. The event invites local residents to rediscover Downtown Louisville by providing a discounted admission fee for well-loved or new-to-them attractions and venues.
The Downtown Hometown Tourist Celebration will take place February 1 â 10, 2025. During this time, individuals with a valid Kentucky or Indiana ID, local college ID, or military ID will receive half-off admission to participating Downtown venues.
âThis event is for our entire state to enjoy Louisvilleâs attractions and venues, because our downtown is your downtown,â said Rebecca Fleischaker, executive director of LDP. âNormally a slow time of year for our attractions, this celebration gives locals an added benefit of saving money as well as supporting and promoting the incredible range of attractions, venues, and hotels that make our city unique.â
Participating attractions and venues include:
Angel’s Envy Distillery
Angles Selfie Museum
Bardstown Bourbon Company
Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey Row Experience
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
Frazier History Museum
Good Bounceâs Downtown location
KMAC Contemporary Art Museum
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Muhammad Ali Center
SAR Genealogical Library
Downtown hotels are also participating with various discounts and package deals, offering a special rate for the duration of the celebration. Participating hotels include the 21c Hotel; Embassy Suites; the Galt House; Omni Louisville Hotel; Seelbach Hilton; and the Tempo by Hilton Louisville.
“Hometown Tourist Week is a vital initiative that encourages our residents to explore and appreciate the incredible attractions and experiences right here in Louisville,â said Cleo Battle, Louisville Tourism President & CEO. âBy being tourists in our own city, we not only support local businesses and attractions but also foster a deeper connection to our community. This celebration highlights the strength and diversity of our city’s offerings and reinforces the unique charm and hospitality that makes Louisville a top destination.â
Additional Downtown venues offering varying discounts during the celebration include the Belle of Louisville Riverboats; Corner Flavors of Kentucky; Derby City Gaming; Goodwood Brewing & Spirits; Porch Kitchen & Bar; and the Waterfront Botanical Gardens.
Tickets for admission can be purchased online by individual location or multiple days and locations together. Walk-ins are welcome, but reserving tickets in advance is recommended. Tickets and hotel bookings can be made in advance and can be viewed on LDPâs website.
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About LDP
LDPâs mission is to improve the economy of Downtown Louisville by promoting the redevelopment, vitality and economic growth of the Central Business District and surrounding areas and to improve Downtownâs quality of life by creating a safe, clean and enjoyable environment.