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Louisville Skyline

We are excited you are joining us at the 2027 Making Schools Work Conference in Louisville!

To ensure you make the most of your time here, we’ve gathered some resources to help you plan your trip.

From figuring out the time zone to knowing where to go and how to get discounts, we hope you find this a helpful resource.  

Local Time

Frazer History Museum

Louisville is located in the Central Time Zone. Make sure to set your watches correctly!

Food

hot chicken

Do you know what to eat while you are in Louisville? Eat like a local with these tips.

Food to Try in Louisville

Make sure to try some of these famous fares while you are in town.

  • Hot Brown – an iconic open-faced turkey sandwich with bacon and Mornay sauce, born at the historic Brown Hotel
  • Bourbon Balls and Derby-Style Treats
  • Benedictine Spread
  • Southern Fried Chicken
  • Barbeque Burgoo – a traditional Kentucky stew

Places to Eat in Louisville

Want to eat at some of the best places in Louisville? Here are some popular local spots that also happen to be near the Kentucky International Convention Center.

  • Doc Crow’s Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar – barbecue and seafood on historic Whiskey Row
  • Proof on Main – local farm-to-table cuisine surrounded by contemporary art
  • Walker’s Exchange – classic American dining inside The Galt House
  • Hotel Wild Eggs – a vibrant local favorite for breakfast and brunch
  • Vincenzo’s – classic Italian dining in downtown Louisville

Attractions

Churchhill Downs

Louisville has historic sporting roots (Kentucky Derby AND the Louisville Slugger??), but what else is there to do while you are in town?

Here are some of the area’s biggest attractions:

For History, Art & Culture Lovers

Muhammad Ali Center

  • The Muhammad Ali Center
  • Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
  • Frazier History Museum
  • 21c Museum Hotel Art Galleries
  • KMAC Contemporary Art Museum

For Nature/Animal Lovers

Gorilla at the Louisville Zoo

  • The Louisville Zoo
  • Waterfront Park
  • Yew Dell Botanical Gardens

For Sports/Adventure/Fitness Fans

Louisville Bats Game

  • Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum
  • The Big Four Pedestrian Bridge (walk across the Ohio River into Indiana)
  • Louisville Slugger Field (home of the Louisville Bats minor league baseball team)
  • Lynn Family Stadium (home of Louisville City FC soccer)