Mark you calendars — the Belle of Louisville turns 110 on Friday, Oct. 18.
Louisville’s grand champion riverboat — the oldest currently operating Mississippi River-style steamboat in the world — first launched in 1914.
Fun fact: The Belle wasn’t always known by that name. She previously went by “Idlewid” and “Avalon.” Listen, we all have a past.
To celebrate, the Belle is taking things back to the heyday of riverboats — the 19th century — with the “Gamblers, Rogues and Ne’er-Do-Wells” cruise, where you’ll:
- Take a two-hour cruise on the Ohio River
- Play old-school card games — like old-fashioned poker, faro and brag
- Take tours of the boat with costumed actors
- Enjoy period-specific music from Brigid Kaelin
- Eat saloon-style food
Tickets for the three-hour event start at $79.99.
Bonus: The Belle isn’t the only riverboat you might spot on the warf. Learn the history of her sister, the Mary M. Miller.