Keith, Kaden & Kendall @ Lynn's Paradise Cafe. 984 Barrett Ave. Downtown Louisville, KyWe ate here on our first night of the trip before Kaden got sick. A whimsical diner you will feel like you stepped back into the early 1980's. I had the fried green tomato blt and the kids ordered breakfast for dinner :) A must visit, be prepared for the gift shop w/ old school toys that the kids love & bring the camera to take pics with various objects outside. Only downfall was the service was extremely slow, but friendly at least.
Kendall was a little unsure about walking over the Gator Bayou exhibit at the Newport Aquarium. She could not only see her reflection but also the turtles and alligators below her...I don't think I blame her!
Kaden & Kendall both got a kick out of seeing all the divers in the shark tanks. They were very friendly waving hello and blowing kisses to Kendall.
Kaden's first time touching a snake....made my skin crawl!
Kaden & Kendall on the banks of the Ohio River @ Newport on the Levee. That is Cincinnati in the background. Last weekend we traveled along w/ Keith to Louisville, Ky. We were there this same time last year and enjoyed much of the city so I had the bright idea to make the 3 hour round trip to Cincinnati, Ohio as the kids had never been to that state. We visited a Dunkin Donuts, The Levee, the Aquarium and enjoyed lunch in the suburbs. Our lunch location was a big hit w/ the kids not only for the delicious pizza, but also b/c the kids were able to watch them make the hand tossed pizzas. We were able to do a 1/2 pepperoni (Kaden's fav) and half caprese (my fav). Don't forget to order dessert, brought in from a local bakery, the chocolate creme torte was excellent.
Dewey's Pizza located at 3014 Madison Road in Oakley Square
After lunch take a stroll down Madison Rd. and stop in the kite shop, toy store or numerous antique and home decor stores.
Its hard to beat the Atlanta Aquarium, but this is definitely one of our new favorites located at One Aquarium Way in Newport, Kentucky just over the bridge from Cincinnati.
Be sure to get there at opening and see the penguin parade on the Aquarium Plaza. Some of our favorite exhibits included the Shark Cage, Frog Bog w/ tot play area, and Shark Central where Kaden was able to touch the sharks!!!
Newport on the Levee is a destination itself w/ a beautiful backdrop of the Ohio River and downtown Cincinnati it offers a movie theater, shops, and numerous restaurants. It is also where you can buy tickets and board the ducky boats that take you on a tour of the city by water. We will definitely add this to the agenda for our next trip as the weather was overcast and too cool this time around.
Unfortunately, that was as much as we got in this trip as Saturday evening was spent trying to break Kaden's fever and then Sunday at Kosair Children's Hospital trying to figure out why he had a fever and why it wouldn't break. I had no idea what we were in store for.
Unfortunately, that was as much as we got in this trip as Saturday evening was spent trying to break Kaden's fever and then Sunday at Kosair Children's Hospital trying to figure out why he had a fever and why it wouldn't break. I had no idea what we were in store for.
I did discover that Louisville has some serious shopping and did stumble upon a good children's boutique on Saturday afternoon.
Honey Beez at 125 South English Station Rd. Louisville
offers baby Zutano, Hartstrings, and numerous other brands along w/ a wide variety of staples including socks, bloomers, hair bows, tights, and monogrammed bags.
Another Louisville first for us was driving down Bardstown Rd. filled w/ pubs, eateries, eclectic shops and some serious people watching.
As for the toll on US States visited, Kaden has now been to 17 and Kendall to 13.
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