The best things to do in New Albany

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Cherokee Golf Course

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Cherokee Golf Course is Louisville’s oldest public track, founded in 1895, with a hilly layout and two lake holes that make accuracy king.…

2501 Alexander Rd (Louisville)

“Cherokee Golf Course is Louisville’s oldest public track, founded in 1895, with a hilly layout and two lake holes that make accuracy king. It's the shortest of the Metro Parks courses, perfect for a quick round this week that still humbles you in the best way.”

From the Louisville newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Belle of Louisville Riverboats

Entertainment

Casual cruises on paddle-wheel boats and steamboats offering lunches and dinners, along with bars and souvenir shops.

401 W River Rd (Louisville)

“Casual cruises on paddle-wheel boats and steamboats offering lunches and dinners, along with bars and souvenir shops.”

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Xscape Jeffersonville 12

Entertainment

With Xscape Jeffersonville 12 rolling out its new Infinity Vision standard and the XTREME Xscape format for the splashy stuff, this is your…

2800 Gottbrath Pkwy (Jeffersonville)

“With Xscape Jeffersonville 12 rolling out its new Infinity Vision standard and the XTREME Xscape format for the splashy stuff, this is your cue to make a midweek movie plan. Grab a seat, let the sound rattle your ribs, and treat yourself to popcorn that mysteriously disappears.”

From the Jeffersonville newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Seneca Golf Course

Entertainment

Seneca Golf Course winds through Seneca Park beside Beargrass Creek, a hilly, tree-lined 18 that actually makes you think between shots.…

68MH+5R, 2300 Pee Wee Reese Rd (Louisville)

“Seneca Golf Course winds through Seneca Park beside Beargrass Creek, a hilly, tree-lined 18 that actually makes you think between shots. Hit the driving range and that fantastic chipping green, then test those zoysia fairways for a round that feels like a mini getaway right here in Louisville this week.”

From the Louisville newsletter, August 27, 2026

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River Run Family Water Park

Entertainment

Family pool featuring a lazy river and water slides as well as a concession stand.

224 W Daisy Ln

“Family pool featuring a lazy river and water slides as well as a concession stand.”

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Churchill Downs

Entertainment

Treat yourself to a behind-the-scenes tour at Churchill Downs this week, then get ready for the September and Fall Meet with live…

700 Central Ave (Louisville)

“Treat yourself to a behind-the-scenes tour at Churchill Downs this week, then get ready for the September and Fall Meet with live Thoroughbred racing, Twilight Thursdays, and kid-friendly thrills on Family Adventure Day. It’s the kind of Louisville tradition that never gets old.”

From the Louisville newsletter, August 10, 2026

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