Prestonia, Louisville

#269 among attractions in Louisville

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Prestonia is a neighborhood five miles southeast of downtown Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. Its boundaries are Preston Highway, Interstate 65, Interstate 264 and the Norfolk Southern Railway tracks. Many of Prestonia's streets are named after Kentucky counties. It was probably named for the local highway, which was in turn named after early Louisville landowner Col. William Preston. ()

Coordinates: 38°11'41"N, 85°43'37"W

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South Side (Prestonia)Louisville United States

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Prestonia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville Zoo, T3 Roller Coaster, Freedom Hall.

1.1 miW
Thrill rides, kids' areas and a water park
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville
28 min walk • Kentucky Kingdom, formerly known as Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, is an amusement park in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. The 67-acre park includes a collection of amusement rides and the Hurricane Bay water park.
1.4 miNE
Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities
Louisville Zoo, Louisville
36 min walk • The Louisville Zoo, a verdant oasis nestled in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, is a celebrated destination for wildlife enthusiasts and families alike. This zoological garden provides a unique opportunity to explore the wonders of the animal kingdom in a setting...
1.1 miW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
T3 Roller Coaster, Louisville
28 min walk • T3 is an inverted roller coaster at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky. Previously named T2, the Suspended Looping Coaster model manufactured by Vekoma opened on April 8, 1995. The amusement park closed in 2009 due to financial difficulties, but later reopened under new ownership in 2014.
0.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Freedom Hall, Louisville
23 min walk • Freedom Hall is a multi-purpose arena in Louisville, Kentucky, on the grounds of the Kentucky Exposition Center, which is owned by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
1.1 miW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Thunder Run, Louisville
29 min walk • Thunder Run is a wooden roller coaster at the Kentucky Kingdom amusement park in Louisville, Kentucky. The ride originally operated from August 1990 through to October 2009, when then-operators Six Flags abandoned the park.
1.3 miE
Natural attraction, Historical place, Cave
Louisville Mega Cavern, Louisville
34 min walk • The Mega Cavern is a former limestone mine in Louisville, Kentucky. The cave stretches under parts of the Watterson Expressway and the Louisville Zoo. Due to its support structures, it is classified as a building and is the largest building in Kentucky.
0.9 miW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Lightning Run, Louisville
24 min walk • Lightning Run is a Hyper GT-X roller coaster located at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky. The ride is manufactured by Chance Rides and opened on May 24, 2014. The coaster is the only operational Hyper GT-X model coaster in the world.
1 miW
Amusement park, Amusement ride
Kentucky Flyer, Louisville
25 min walk • Kentucky Flyer is a wooden roller coaster located at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky. The coaster opened on April 28, 2019, to celebrate Kentucky Kingdom's 30th anniversary.
0.8 miNW
Convention center, Fair, Event space
Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville
22 min walk • The Kentucky Exposition Center, is a large multi-use facility in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Originally built in 1956.
1.6 miNE
Park
Joe Creason Park, Louisville
40 min walk • Joe Creason Park is a municipal park in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Located in the Poplar Level neighborhood, it is in roughly the central portion of the city.
1.1 miW
Amusement park, Amusement ride
The Gauntlet, Louisville
28 min walk • The Gauntlet is an inverted roller coaster located at Magic Springs and Crystal Falls amusement park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The Suspended Looping Coaster model was manufactured by Vekoma and opened at the park for the 2004 season.