Get out your pencils (if you’re a real pro — your pen) and put your knowledge of Louisville to the test. Try this crossword puzzle featuring clues from stories we shared in the newsletter and on our social channels last month.
Give it a go, and check back for the answers below.
Answers
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1. Germantown — It regularly makes our pick for top Oktoberfest spots.
2. WrightTower — The tower was renamed to reflect its ties to the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Often misattributed to Frank Lloyd Wright directly, the tower was actually designed by his firm Taliesin Associate Architects and son-in-law William Wesley Peters.
3. GiveForGood — Louisvillians have the chance to support the community through online donations to 500+ local causes through Give for Good each year.
4. LosMurcielagos — For special games and events, the Louisville Bats transform into Los Murcielagos.
5. MammothCave — This national park has over 400 miles of discovered caves.
9. Iroquois — Iroquois Park is slated to finish its renovations by spring of 2024.
11. Pawpaw — Papaws get their own fall festival (as does the Goatman).
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4. LynnFamily — Lynn Family Stadium is the place for all things soccer in Louisville. Get tickets for the next game.
6. Lottie — The triceratops above the Kentucky Science Center’s parking lot elevator was originally made by Louis Paul Jonas on behalf of Sinclair Oil for the 1964 New York World’s Fair.
7. Goatman — Perhaps the most famous Louisville monster in history.
8. JeffBrohm — Brohm is not just the new coach for UofL’s football team — he’s also an alum.
10. Cheeseburger — According to local foodie lore, the cheeseburger was invented in 1934 at Kaelin’s restaurant on Newburg Road.
12. Wrestlers — The series chronicles Ohio Valley Wrestling under the guidance of former WWE Superstar Al Snow. Learn more.
