Ohio River, Louisville

Name: Ohio River
Address: Louisville, United States

#77 among attractions in Louisville

Waterfall, Nature, Natural attraction

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The Falls of the Ohio National Wildlife Conservation Area is a national, bi-state area on the Ohio River near Louisville, Kentucky in the United States, administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Federal status was awarded in 1981. The falls were designated a National Natural Landmark in 1966. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1981 (43 years ago)Coordinates: 38°16'26"N, 85°46'18"W

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Ohio River – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Sons of the American Revolution, KFC Yum! Center, Frazier History Museum.

1.2 miS
Museum
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Louisville
32 min walk • The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory stands as a testament to America's favorite pastime, baseball, in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Celebrating the iconic Louisville Slugger baseball bat, this museum and working factory offers both baseball...
1.2 miS
Library
Sons of the American Revolution, Louisville
31 min walk • The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) is an esteemed historical society located in the vibrant city of Louisville, United States. This organization, dedicated to preserving the memory of the patriots who fought for American independence, offers a rich experience...
1.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Concerts and shows
KFC Yum! Center, Louisville
38 min walk • The KFC Yum! Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is named after the KFC restaurant chain and Yum! Brands, the parent company of KFC. Adjacent to the Ohio River waterfront, it is located on Main Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets and opened on October 10, 2010.
1.2 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Frazier History Museum, Louisville
30 min walk • The Frazier History Museum, previously known as the Frazier Historical Arms Museum and the Frazier International History Museum, is a history museum located on Museum Row in the West Main District of downtown Louisville, Kentucky.
1.2 miSE
Showcase for the famed boxing icon
Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville
32 min walk • The Muhammad Ali Center is a non-profit museum and cultural center dedicated to boxer Muhammad Ali in Louisville, Kentucky. Ali, a native of Louisville, and his wife Lonnie Ali founded the museum in 2005.
1.2 miSE
Science museum with interactive exhibits
Kentucky Science Center, Louisville
31 min walk • The Kentucky Science Center, previously known as the Louisville Museum of Natural History & Science and then Louisville Science Center, is Kentucky's largest hands-on science museum.
1.3 miSE
Park, View point
Belvedere, Louisville
34 min walk • Riverfront Plaza/Belvedere is a public area on the Ohio River in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Although proposed as early as 1930, the project did not get off the ground until $13.5 million in funding was secured in 1969 to revitalize the downtown area.
1.3 miSE
Boat tours, Tours, Outdoor activities
Belle of Louisville, Louisville
35 min walk • Belle of Louisville is a steamboat owned and operated by the city of Louisville, Kentucky, and moored at its downtown wharf next to the Riverfront Plaza/Belvedere during its annual operational period.
0.9 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Portland Museum, Louisville
22 min walk • The Portland Museum is a neighborhood history and art museum in Louisville, Kentucky. It details the history of the Portland neighborhood both as an independent town in the early 1800s and after Portland's amalgamation into Louisville after the construction of the Portland Canal.
1.4 miSE
Tomb, Postmodern architecture
Humana Building, Louisville
36 min walk • The Humana Building, also known as the Humana Tower, is a 1985 skyscraper in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, located at 500 West Main Street and headquarters of the Humana Corporation. It was built by The Auchter Company.
1.3 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
The Kentucky Center, Louisville
34 min walk • The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, located in Louisville and currently branded as The Kentucky Center, is a major performing arts center in Kentucky. It one of three venues owned by Kentucky Performing Arts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ohio River?

Nearby attractions include Falls of the Ohio State Park, Clarksville (12 min walk), Shippingport, Louisville (12 min walk), Fourteenth Street Bridge, Louisville (13 min walk), Portland Museum, Louisville (22 min walk).

How to get to Ohio River by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ohio River:

Bus

Northwestern Pkwy / 22nd • Lines: 22South (16 min walk)
Northwestern Pkwy / 23rd • Lines: 22North, 22South (18 min walk)