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KENTUCKY
Please be sure to call
and verify times and rates as they are subject to change
ACTIVITIES:
LEXINGTON- EXPLORIUM
440 W. Short St, Lexington 859.258.3253
www.explorium.com
COST: $5 / Under age 1 Free
HOURS: Tues - Sat 10a - 5p, Sun 1p - 5p
Wander through 9 different zones with over 100 interactive
exhibits. Some favorites include the Bubble Factory, Science
Station, Hold Your Horses and Wonder Woods. There
are activities to interest a wide age variety and it is well laid
out.
FAMILY FRIENDLY PROS- Fun
for all ages! Reasonably priced.
LEXINGTON- UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
BASKETBALL MUSEUM
Next to Rupp Arena, Downtown Lexington
606.225.6570
www.ukbb.org
COST: $5 Adult / $3 Students
HOURS: Mon - Sat 10a - 5p, Sun 12p - 5p
This museum has a lot to see and do! Learn the history of
UK basketball, visit a broadcast booth, learn the science of
basketball in the science gallery and play on the virtual basketball
court.
FAMILY FRIENDLY PROS- The
broadcast booth and virtual basketball court were favorites.
FAMILY FRIENDLY CONS- Younger children quickly became bored of
the exhibits.
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Family
Friendly Travel Tip:
Older children can use time in the car or airplane to
learn a new craft. There are some great books
about learning to knit, crochet and cross-stitch.
Your child will be occupied and have a sense of
accomplishment when they have completed a project by the
end of the journey. |
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