In a new city, in the midst of Midwest Kentucky. Remember…read morethis is Derby County and horses, right? They have defined culture deep within the roots of the city . A life size statue of David. Not thee David, and its gold. Wow!! We are in Kentucky too. This statue was procured by the local hotel, art gallery and eatery of 21c Museum Hotel . It's stands outside a large glimmer that looks out all over the city. It's very close to the water front area. Now the original David is made of marble, this statue although gold toned is made of foam and fiberglass. It's sprayed with a brilliant gold finish. It's well maintained with the rainy weather that occurs here. Come and see what downtown looks like with statues of David . Different and beautiful is nice. What's in your backyard of your city ? You might just be surprised!

Whoa, whaaah? Hmmm [Louisville KY]…read more Well, to my surprise I guess I only had to go as far as Louisville in Kentucky to see the Statue of David and I didn't have to be around any tourists! Actually, at 30-feet tall, Louisville's David is almost twice the size of Michelangelo's original masterpiece in Florence Italy and it's all in gold... well, it's actually spray-painted with a gaudy gold paint... and made of styrofoam or fiberglass (not sure) but certainly not Italian marble LoL! The giant golden statue stands outside in front of 21C Museum Hotel on Main Street (who, btw, also owns the statue) which probably turns heads in downtown Louisville... the statue was one of many kinds of street art and statues on Main Street. Is everything big in Kentucky too?! Review #3895

Public Art [Louisville KY]…read more This public art can be located in the center of Louisville's Bourbon District. The Bourbon District is a gathering space for locals and visitors and is a walkable urban experience for anyone looking for a taste of Kentucky. The Barrel is meant to be walked through (which I did)... a worthy iG insta photo-op in Downtown Louisville. Barrel on Main has five hoops with rings made of a type of corrosion resistant steel and black powder coated aluminum, the giant art installation is almost nine times the size of a typical 53-gallon barrel and was inspired by those of actual oak barrels used to store and age Kentucky's local spirits. Next to the Barrel is an interpretive sign with a little history of why this Whiskey Row was called the Bourbon District. Parking may be challenging to find in this area. Just fun to see some of Louisville's public arts. Review #3903

On the corner of Fourth and Main in downtown Louisville is a sculpture of five rings which you can…read morewalk through. At first glance it looks like some weird, random public art piece, but when you step back, you realize they are the hoops of a bourbon barrel! Appropriately, it's titled "The Barrel" and it is located in the center of the Bourbon District. A very cool piece of art that's a popular spot for photos. [Yelp collections: Louisville/Indianapolis 2023; Louisville, KY 2023; Public Art]

Grendel the troll is a public art statue that sits outside of trendy and fun downtown Lousiville's…read moreTroll pub under the bridge. A statue of a literal larger than life troll under a bridge This is a popular and fun photo op for patrons of the restaurant or just people walking in the populated downtown area. Overall really cool and classic staple of the city of Louisville. Most In the city when seeing Grendel can name the exact location of this local piece of public art.

Grendel the troll like to hang around the Troll pub bridge. He likes to hang out around their scare…read moreand yell at people when they turn that corner and he comes out like awww at you makes you jump. A buddy and me were walking around he jumped out scared him! I was pretty cool and said hey im gonna take pictures of you and said we're going to add you to yelp for others to see. So we had a good time exploring and hang out with this guy

Lincoln Memorial at Waterfront Park [Louisville KY]…read more The memorial, dedicated to the country's famous 16th president, is located at the Waterfront Park at a city park by the Ohio River. It has sculptural parts including a larger-than-life statue of Abraham Lincoln, four artistic expression sculptures, and Abraham Lincoln's own words engraved with four famous quotes on a stone amphitheater to express his lifelong ties to Kentucky. The memorial is a simple moving tribute very nicely done. It is a free attraction set against the scenic Ohio River. We were there around 7:45p as the sun was setting behind the Interstate 65 across the Ohio River. Review #3927

Even though I walked through Waterfront Park on my 2021 trip to Louisville, I didn't discover the…read moreLincoln Memorial until my 2023 summer trip. Created by sculptor Ed Hamilton, the memorial was completed in 2009. The memorial is comprised of a 12 foot tall sculpture of Abraham Lincoln sitting on a rock beside his top hat, in front of steps engraved with various quotations from Lincoln's speeches: "I, too, am a Kentuckian"; "A house divided against itself cannot stand"; "With malice toward none, with charity for all"; and "As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master." There are also four bas-relief panels depicting various periods in Lincoln's life, from childhood to slavery and emancipation. An interesting and aesthetic memorial. [Yelp collections: Louisville/Indianapolis 2023; Louisville, KY 2023; Monuments, Memorials, and Historical Markers]

Sit in demonstration marker sight that is located in the middle of 4th street live. The city of…read moreLousiville throughout downtown has places these markers to show and honor actual spots where civil rights sit ins occurred. Thai particular site was that of the Kauffman-Strauss building. This marker like the other shares they sights unique and historical facts of the sit In. Overall these are wonderful additions to ten city that adds more public art while Spreading knowledge and facts about our cities history.

What a wacky and eclectic place the Frazier Kentucky History Museum is. But, I guess, so is the…read morestate of Kentucky. It's got a varied history. This museum gives visitors several slices of that history, from bourbon and whiskey to racing to the Civil War and the tobacco industry. One of my favorite permanent exhibits is on the second floor. It's a room dedicated to Kentucky bourbon and whiskey called the Bourbon Bottle Hall. It's just a bunch of bottles of whiskey and bourbon on backlit white shelves, but it feels supernatural to step into the room and be surrounded by all of the different bottles. You got everything from your Elijah Craigs to your Pappy Van Winkles. What else? There were Kentucky sports mascot costumes on display, a life-sized wax statue of Colonel Sanders holding a bucket of his Kentucky Fried Chicken with its 11 herbs and spices, a little play area for children, a display of German toy soldiers, a display of costumes made by local students, and lots of other interesting things to look at. The Frazier is good for all ages, but it's mostly a "looking" museum, so there aren't too many interactive things to touch, which is why it might not hold the attention of really young kids. My tween and teenagers liked it, but they were done within about 30 minutes. It's a small museum, but I think it has a lot of cool stuff in it and definitely worth a visit.

Was really impressed with this museum! Huge space, multiple floors, a wide variety of history and…read moreso much to see and learn. We loved the short video they played in the separate streaming room - definitely worth taking the time to sit and watch. It was a great way to spend a couple hours and I would definitely suggest coming by if you're in the area. The staff were all super nice and excited to see anyone coming in. Seriously, the place is big for what I expected! Definitely a fun experience.

This statue in Louisville is a quiet but powerful tribute to compassion, care, and education…read more Located near the Cathedral of the Assumption and the Cathedral School, it depicts a nun gently guiding two children--one by the hand, the other carried on her hip with an outstretched arm reaching skyward. The moment feels warm, grounded, and full of purpose. The details--like the rosary at her side and the protective posture--speak volumes about the legacy of Catholic educators and caretakers, especially women who devoted their lives to service. It's a statue that doesn't just commemorate, it invites reflection. You can almost hear the bustling school day around it and feel the hope in that child's raised hand.

Mother Catherine Spalding is a recognizable bronze sculpture that sits in downtown Lousiville…read moreperched right in front of the entrance of the cities famed cathedral. The stair features mother Catherine Spalding and some school Aged children. Mother Catherine Spalding while not born in Lousiville loved out the majority of her life and worked in the city. She was the confounded of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. Overall very well done statue and sculpture and a truly deserving honor for a trailblazing woman of the catholic chri h faith making the cathedral an ideal spot to host the statue.

Very cool and large monument of Thomas Jefferson located right in front of the Kentucky courthouse…read morein downtown Louisville. Monument is a Longtime staple of sight sworn tours of the Louisville downtown area. It is also located next to a couple other cool monuments and just steps away from a lively food and and bar area. Worth a stroll for a photo op if you are in the area or dining nearby on 4th street.

Located in front of the Louisville Metro Hall that is the center of the city government as it…read morecontains the Mayor's Office and the County Clerk's office. The statue was presented to the city by two public-spirited businessmen of the city in November 1901 and was unveiled at ceremonies that included addresses by former Governor of Kentucky William O'Connell Bradley and Mayor Charles P. Weaver. Louisville is the county seat of Jefferson County. The statue is bronze and represents Jefferson presenting the Declaration of Independence to the First Congress. He stands atop a bronze pedestal, which represents the famous Liberty Bell https://www.yelp.com/biz/liberty-bell-center-philadelphia-2. On the outside of the bell are four modeled figures that represent Liberty, Equality, Justice and the Brotherhood of Man. Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was third President of the United States (from 1901 to 1809), second Vice President of the United States (1797-1801) and, amongst other roles, served as the second Governor of Virginia (1779-1781). Back in those days, the Commonwealth of Virginia extended much further west and included the areas that are now West Virginia and Kentucky. After retiring from public office, Jefferson founded the University of Virginia. And while some modern scholars have been critical of Jefferson's involvement with slavery, he is consistently rated highly amongst other US Presidents. The whole statue is 25 feet high. A smaller replica of the monument stands at the University of Virginia. [Review 13585 overall, 904 of 2020.]