National Farm Machinery Show
farmmachineryshow.org [3]
Feb. 10-13, 2010
9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, EST
Kentucky Exposition Center [4]
Admission: Free
Parking: $6
Welcome the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville! Here’s a glimpse of what Louisville can offer you as you enjoy America’s largest indoor farm show at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
Whether you are in town for just one night or all three, there are plenty of things that you can do once the 2010 National Farm Machinery Show is done for the day. From local restaurants and attractions to amazing nightlife and special events, Louisville’s possibilities are endless.
Events
Looking for something to do once you've left the National Farm Machinery show? Check Louisville.com's calendar and see what's going on Feb. 10-13 [5].
Restaurants
Louisville has a lot more to offer food-wise than just what's for sale at concessions stands at the National Farm Machinery Show.
Cardinal Hall of Fame Café [6]
Type: Sports Bar
2745 Crittenden Dr.
502-635-8686
Proof on Main [7]
Type: American
702 W. Main St.
502-217-6360
Park Place on Main [8]
Type: American
401 E. Main St.
502-515-0172
J. Gumbo’s [9]
Type: Southern
416 S. 4th St.
502-589-9245
Toast on Market [10]
Type: Breakfast
736 E. Market St.
502-569-4099
Joe’s Crab Shack [11]
Type: Seafood
131 River Road
502-568-1171
Attractions
Take a break from the National Farm Machinery Show and check out these unique local attractions
Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory [12]
800 W. Main St.
877-775-8443
The Muhammad Ali Center [13]
www.alicenter.org
144 N. Sixth St.
502-584-9254
Nightlife
The National Farm Machinery show ends at 6 p.m. each day, leaving you ample time to check out Louisville's nightlife.
Fourth Street Live!
Downtown Louisville, 4th St. between Liberty and Muhammad Ali Blvd
Restaurants and entertainment venues in the complex include Hard Rock Cafe, Red Star Tavern, Friday's Rocks!, Sully's Irish Pub, Lucky Strike Lanes (bowling alley and restaurant), a British style restaurant The Pub, Improve Comedy Club, Howl at the Moon ( a dueling piano show) and the first-ever Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge. There are also a variety of nightclubs and bars. Some bars and nightclubs enforce dress code.
Baxter Ave Theatres [14]
Type: Cinema
1250 Bardstown Road
502-459-2288
Urban Bourbon Trail [15]
Visitor’s Center, 4th St. and Jefferson St.
Get your passport at the Louisville Visitor’s Center and get it stamped at each of the nine historic bars and restaurants on downtown Louisville’s Urban Bourbon Trail.
Hotels
Many conventions are affiliated with hotels, but just in case the National Farm Machinery Show isn’t (or the official hotel is sold out) here are some other options.
Crown Plaza Louisville Airport [16]
830 Phillips Lane
502-367-2251
Hampton Inn [17]
800 Phillips Lane
502-366-8100
Howard Johnson [18]
709 Phillips Lane
502-363-9972
Galt House [19]
140 N. Fourth Street
502-589-5200
Louisville Marriott Downtown [20]
250 W. Jefferson St.
502-627-5045
Taxi cabs
Ready Cab: 502-417-4406
Yellow Cab: 502-636-5511
For more info: Check out the National Farm Machinery Show's website [3].