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NASIG 22nd Annual Conference
May 31 - June 3, 2007 - Louisville, Kentucky
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Tours
This is a listing of tours during the conference.
All tours are listed on the NASIG conference registration form. These must be paid for in advance.
Thursday, May 31st
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville. Walk along the streets of downtown Louisville and see the rich architecture of Louisville's historic cast iron storefront buildings, as well as more modern skyscrapers. You will enjoy a view of the Ohio River, including the "Falls of the Ohio", where Lewis and Clark began their expedition to the Northwest Territory. You will also enjoy a stop at Glassworks, where you will see the magic and beauty of glass. Next on the walk will be the Louisville Government Center, where you will learn about the city's French connection. Actors Theatre of Louisville, founded in 1964, the winner of numerous awards and worldwide recognition of excellence, and host of the annual Humana Festival of New American Plays, is the last stop. Time: Approximately 2 hour walking tour with one water and rest stop. Distance: Approximately 1 ½ miles on flat ground. Please wear comfortable shoes. Cost: $12.00 per person.
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Churchill Downs Bus Tour (maximum of 100 guests). This bus tour begins with a drive through Old Louisville, a breathtakingly beautiful Victorian neighborhood. Old Louisville is a National Preservation District, the third largest in the nation, and the largest Victorian district in the United States, and home to such notables as Madison Cawein, Kentucky's first Poet Laureate, and Alice Hegan Rice, author of Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch. The next stop is Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby. You'll visit the Kentucky Derby Museum and see "The Greatest Race", a 360 degree video wall that sketches the history and experience of the Kentucky Derby. Then you will be served lunch at Buck's Restaurant, one of the most elegant dining spots in Louisville with its trademark bouquet of white flowers. Time: Approximately 4 hours in length, including the walking tour at Churchill Downs. Cost: $45.00 per person inclusive.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Louisville Stoneware Bus Tour (maximum of 28 guests). A bus will take you to Louisville Stoneware, founded in 1815, and one of the oldest stoneware manufacturers in the United States. Artisans use centuries-old ceramic techniques to create products that are timeless and unique. Tour the factory and see artisans shaping stoneware clay into beautiful functional art. Then browse the showroom, and, perhaps, purchase a collectible that you will enjoy for years to come. Time: Approximately 2 hours in length. Cost: $27.00 per person inclusive.
Sunday, June 3rd
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Historic Louisville Bus Tour (maximum of 45 guests).The tour begins with the famous Sunday brunch on the 25th floor of the Galt House Hotel. After brunch you'll board the tour bus for a trip to The Falls of the Ohio State Park. Along with great views of the city and river, the Falls includes amazing fossil beds and a spectacular interpretive center. Next you'll visit historic West Main Street, home to the second largest collection of cast iron architecture in the nation. Our tour bus then travels to Old Louisville. Old Louisville is a National Preservation District, the third largest in the nation, and the largest Victorian district in the United States, and home to such notables as Madison Cawein, Kentucky's first Poet Laureate, and Alice Hegan Rice, author of Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch. The Little Colonel's Holiday, by Annie Fellows Johnston, is largely set in Old Louisville. Our last stop is Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby. You'll visit the Kentucky Derby Museum and see "The Greatest Race", a 360 degree video wall that sketches the history and experience of the Kentucky Derby. The tour also includes a 30 minute walking tour of the historic grounds. Time: Approximately 4 hours in length. Cost: $45.00 per person inclusive.
Tours are being offered through City and Countryside Tours.
