Gamecocks take on Louisville
Join us in Louisville September 5-7!
Enjoy some of the top attractions leading up to the Jax State vs. Louisville game on Saturday!
Note: Sections 103 or 203 will be close to the Jax State Marching Southerners and fans.
Itinerary
The fun will begin Thursday afternoon, September 5th, as we enjoy Happy Hour before making our way down the Ohio River on the iconic Belle of Louisville for a trip back in time. We will take in spectacular views of downtown Louisville aboard the riverboat while we explore the area's rich history. Please note: River cruise registration closes Aug. 30.
Friday will bring a trip to the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, as well as Bourbon Tasting at Barrells & Billets--Louisville's only custom bourbon experience. After you've had the opportunity to connect with fellow alumni for a dinner of your choosing, we'll all meet back up at the Louisville Slugger Field to watch the Louisville Bats take on the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
Finally, join us for an alumni and friends tailgate on Saturday and we prepare to watch our Gamecocks take on Louisville and cheer them on to victory--together!
Suggestions for things to do on your own
- Local Restaurants
This link is a specially designed app, or “passport,” that contains a list of places to eat AND includes discounts (at participating locations). Use this link to download on your phone, and you can “check-in” at different locations and experience something unique at each place. The establishments on the trail range from historic hotel properties that once served the likes of Al Capone and F. Scott Fitzgerald to more local establishments that specialize in bourbon flights.
- Downtown Louisville Whiskey Row Walking Tour (lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours)
On this tour, you’ll have the chance to visit three locations and sample their bourbons. Your tour guide will share the history of Bourbon whiskey production and share the historic past of Louisville as you pass by their famous cast iron storefronts, many of which date back to the 1800’s.
- Louisville Zoo
- Kentucky Derby Museum
The Kentucky Derby Museum is one of the region’s premier attractions, celebrating the tradition, history, hospitality, and pride of the world-renowned event that is the Kentucky Derby. Enjoy the historic walking tour of Churchill Downs as you learn about the early days of the Kentucky Derby.
- Derby Dinner Playhouse (Jersey Boys)
Derby Dinner Playhouse is proud to be one of the oldest and largest continually operating professional dinner theatres in the country, noted for Broadway musicals, comedies, dinner, and entertainment.
- My Old Kentucky Home
Explore the 200-year old plantation and mansion of the Rowan family. Learn of its history, take in the architecture and antiques, and walk the grounds.