And the first of the park s coasters, and still the favorite of many repeat visitors, is Thunder Run, a wooden contraption that gets riders going up to 70 miles an hour via a 10-story drop. After you have your socks knocked off by one of Kentucky Kingdom s roller coasters, you can sample one of the 105 other rides and attractions including a whimsical carousel in which kids ride various musical instruments such as tubas, French horns and cellos. The Giant Wheel, a 150-foot Ferris wheel offers a good look at the park below and the city skyline beyond. There are numerous food stands with reasonable prices to satisfy the rumblings of your stomach. The park is open and free during the Kentucky State Fair, with each of the rides priced separately.
Closing times vary according to the season, size of the crowd and length of the queues.
Call to verify park operating hours before you visit. All admissions include unlimited access to the rides, water attractions at the Hurricane Bay water park area and stage shows throughout the day. Louisville Science Center 727 W. Main St. The focus in the exhibits is on science, math and technology. We Create, which explores the mind power behind the material world of manufacturing, transportation, communication and other forms of technology.