Established in 1929 by Isaac W. Bernheim, this forest and nationally-recognized arboretum covering 14,000 acres was granted as a gift to the people of Kentucky as an expression of gratitude. The Landscape Arboretum contains more than 2,000 labled varieties of plants, with an emphasis on hollies and dwarf conifers, surrounded by ornamental gardens. The site's visitor center includes a museum and nature center where various educational programs are offered. Other features include 30 miles of nature trails providing recreation for hikers, and serene lakes that offer habitat for waterfowl. Grounds open daily until dusk, visitor center closes at 5pm; closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Location:
PO Box 130, Highway 245, Clermont Kentucky 40110
Telephone
502-955-8512 Fax 502-955-4039
(Louisville) American Printing House for the Blind
(Frankfort) Ancient Age Distillery
(Prospect) Heather's On the River
(Lancaster) Herrington Marina
(Frankfort) Kentucky Capitol Floral Clock
(Versailles) Labrot & Graham Distillery
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06/08 Coming to The Clermont area
Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair Cincinnati OH May4 The Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair is a combination of nearly 50 local clay artisans who exhibits and sells their unique ceramic creations.
Lotus World Music and Arts Festival Bloomington IN May10 The annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival celebrates the diversity, beauty, and joy of music and arts from cultures around the world.
International Bar-B-Q Festival Owensboro KY May10-11 The Owensboro riverfront becomes a hub of activity when cooking teams gather to compete with their secret recipes for barbecue.
Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival Newburgh IN May17-18 There will be non stop jazz, wonderful wines, great food, and the opportunity to browse and purchase local art. All of this overlooking the beautiful Ohio River at the Old Lock & Dam Park.
Stucky Music Festival Park City KY May17-18 It is a hard economic time and Stucky Musical Festival would like to remain a low cost event that gives both musicians and local companies a place to promote themselves, as well as sell their merchandise. Proceeds will go to growing this festival so that it can continue on and to a local charity that helps children have opportunity to participate in music and art.
CincItalia the Cincinnati Italian Festival Cincinnati OH May17-19 Come early and be dazzled by CincItalia's Italian Auto Show and enriched by our traditional Italian Statue Procession.
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