Ten Louisville Tourist Attractions I've Been To: Kentucky Kingdom (#7)

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As I said, there's two parts to this look at my hometown's big tourist spots: the ones I haven't yet been to, and the ones I have been to. Along with the places I haven't visited yet, there are places I can give a personal thumbs up (or down) to because I've been there. Here's today's "been there, done that" place. #7: Kentucky Kingdom My dear mother of blessed memory used to say Louisville was a second-rate city because everything was "minor league," from our baseball team to our amusement park. Well, she had a point. Kentucky Kingdom isn't exactly Disney World or Kings Island. It's a "local" amusement park, definitely not a "destination" place the way a Six Flags (which used to own Kentucky Kingdom) might be. Still, there's plenty for just about anyone: kid rides, thrill-a-minute roller coasters, shows, and a water park. My favorite part of the park is the water park (called Hurricane Bay). It has standard attractions: water slides, a water coaster, wave pool, and the lazy river. It won't be the best amusement park you ever see, but it's a great stop for the locals. You might like it, too! Here's a tour of Kentucky Kingdom: