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Belle of Louisville Cruises & Events

Belle of Louisville - Louisville, Kentucky

    The Steamer Belle of Louisville, a National Historic Landmark and The Riverboat Spirit of Jefferson serve as the western anchor of Louisville's award winning Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. With the playing of her calliope, the Belle, now in her 95th year, continues to beckon one and all to join her on a journey back to the time when she carried passengers and goods to ports all along the beautiful Ohio River. The majestic Ohio River, the major link between the bustling cities of the East Coast and the mighty Mississippi River, was greatly instrumental in shaping the future of the city of Louisville and to this day still captures the imagination of all who visit.

    The Belle of Louisville and Spirit of Jefferson are perfect charter venues for Weddings, Corporate Events, Family & Military Reunions, Proms and much more! Our vessels also host celebrations for some of the region's most distinctive events including: Thunder Over Louisville, The Battle of the Belles, The Kentucky Oaks and The Kentucky Derby.

    Our sales staff is here daily to assist you with reservations, gift certificates, private charters, group tours, weddings and other special events.

Belle of Louisville News

  • Belle of Louisville Historic Video - Posted: May 16th 2008
    Join us with a new addition to our web site as we journey through the Belle's vibrant history... more details
  • Looking @ Louisville Podcast Featuring Belle - Posted: Jun 5th 2009

    The video broadcast showcases Louisville's art, culture, dining, and attractions scene. Audiences are taken through the Belle of Louisville, and are allowed to experience it with show hosts Stacey Yates and Chaz Rough who provide relevant facts and information.

    Subscriptions to the podcasts are free. The podcast can be viewed below by clicking on the link below. In addition, the podcast is available for download through iTunes, YouTube and several podcast directories worldwide.

    (http://www.gotolouisville.com/lookinatlouisville.aspx)
  • Christmas Tree Lane at Waterfront Park - Posted: Nov 17th 2009

    Duration: Fri, Nov 27 - Thurs, Dec 24

    Venue: Christmas Tree Lane (Witherspoon between Preston & Floyd)

    Event Type: Holiday tree/greenery/decorations vendors

    Contact: WDC 502.574.3768

    Event Website: http://www.louisvillewaterfront.com/events/calendar/2009/november.html#nov27

    Celebrate the holidays by visiting Christmas Tree Lane and purchasing your tree and holiday greenery at Waterfront Park.

    Trees and greenery selections will include Scotch Pine, White Pine, Frazier Fir, Balsam Fir, Douglass Fir, and Spruce varieties from North Carolina, Michigan, Wisconsin, Nova Scotia and Vermont. Other items include wreaths, door charms, small trees, and garland.

    Christmas Tree Lane is located on both sides of Witherspoon Street between Preston and Floyd Street. Free parking is available for customers along Witherspoon Street, in the Green Parking Lot at Waterfront Park (underneath 1-64 overpass near corner of River Road  & Preston), and in the surface parking lot across from the Great Lawn.

    Admission: FREE!

  • Belle Wins 2 Ky Historical Society Awards - Posted: Jun 5th 2009

    Belle of Louisville's New Interpretive Exhibit
    Wins Two Kentucky Historical Society Awards 

    Louisville, KY:   In Spring 2008, the Belle of Louisville opened a new interpretive center depicting the three lives of the Belle, along with signage identifying the historic features still in operation on the steamship.   The Belle's History Committee spent a full year compiling photos and verbiage for the exhibits.

    On March 7, 2009, Linda Harris, Belle CEO, and Kadie Engstrom, Belle Education Director, went to  Frankfort to accept two Kentucky Historical Society awards for the Belle exhibit.  The first was an Award of Merit from the "Education Program for the Public" category, and the second was a Certificate of Commendation from the "Museum Exhibition" category.

    The Belle of Louisville will begin her regular season at the end of May and will run through the end of October.  The interpretive exhibit is a permanent fixture on the Belle and open for all passengers to explore during cruises.  The Belle's website (http://www.belleoflouisville.org/) lists all available cruises.

  • KET Electronic Belle Field Trip - Posted: Nov 3rd 2009

    Exciting news! The website for the new "KET Electronic Field Trip to the Belle of Louisville" is online! In addition to watching and recording/downloading the video portion of the trip from KET KY or from KET EncycloMedia, you can now experience many other fun and educational features of the Belle of Louisville at this rich website. The URL is:  http://www.ket.org/trips/belle/

    Within the website, you and your students have options to:

    • Watch the complete field trip video.
    • Take a virtual tour of the boat via galleries of high quality photos that teachers and students have full rights to download for educational, not-for-profit use.
    • Play the fun and interactive "How Well Do You Know the Belle?" challenge.
    • Explore an extensive dictionary of steamboat vocabulary.
    • Learn about steamboat-related career options.
    • Find events in the history of steam river travel and of the Belle in the Steamboat Timeline.
    • Utilize Teacher Resources including lesson plans and a variety of Related Instructional Resources.
    • Use the Links page to find related websites.

    Check out this new website and experience the Belle of Louisville in a whole new way!

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