Footlighter's Stained Glass Theatre (Newport, KY)

Neil Simon changed the course of his career when he wrote Brighton Beach Memoirs, the first play of his Tony Award-winning Eugene Trilogy. Never before had Simon's writing been so personal, reflecting the actual individuals and hardships that defined his Depression-era youth. Set in 1937, Brighton Beach Memoirs follows Eugene Morris Jerome, a Jewish American teenager in the throes of puberty. Complicating Eugene's coming-of-age are the relatives that crowd his family's Brooklyn apartment, including his parents, his older brother, his widows Aunt Blanche and her two daughters, one of whom he finds far too attractive for a cousin. Critics have praised the play for its humor, but also for its clear-eyed look at the tough choices that faced many American families in the '30s. Learn more...

Creation Museum (Petersburg, KY)

The Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky brings the pages of the Bible and other scenes to life in a state-of-the-art 70,000 square-foot museum and gorgeous surrounding gardens. You'll see everything from Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to the busy work site of Noah's Ark -- and even come face-to-face with T. Rex. Check out the planetarium and special-effects theater and interact with each of the more than 160 exhibits, many backed by majestic murals brimming with rich colors and details. Outside, walk among the botanical gardens that accentuate the grounds of the museum, with a lake and a breathtaking variety of plants. Families can picnic in the shade of the spacious pavilions. And be sure to visit the petting zoo to enjoy numerous species of God's creation. Learn more...