Louisville

What you need to know before you go

    Every May, Louisville hosts the Kentucky Derby – a 2-week racing spectacle that brings hordes of equestrian enthusiasts to Churchill Downs to watch thoroughbreds thunder down the track. Kentucky’s largest city has plenty more going on the rest of the year, however, with its farm-to-table fare, top-notch shopping, bourbon-perfumed nightlife, and historic neighbourhoods filled with handsome Victorian abodes.

    One of the city’s star attractions is the aptly named Museum Row. A culture-crammed stretch in Louisville’s riverside Downtown, it features the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, the Frazier History Museum, and the Louisville Slugger Museum – a mecca for baseball fans.

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    Where & what to eat in Louisville

    • 10 Places Locals Love to Eat in Louisville

      Louisville is a foodie hub in Kentucky. Hungry visitors find not only Southern favourites, from fried chicken to fried green tomatoes, but also dishes that are uniquely Kentuckian in nature. The famous Derby pie, mint julep, and the Hot Brown sandwich are only a few of the most well-known items that make up the basis of Louisville food culture...

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    Where to go & what to do at night in Louisville

    • 12 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Louisville

      There’s no shortage of things to do after dinner in Louisville, especially with the city’s famous block-long stretch called Whiskey Row and its lively theatre district. The bourbon industry pulsates at the heart of downtown with cool bars and speakeasies harking back to the Roaring Twenties. Hit the town and you’ll be treated to rows of striking Revivalist-style...

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    • Louisville Travel Essentials

      Our Louisville Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help you plan your trip to one of the most popular destinations in Kentucky, USA. No matter how frequently you travel, some questions will always need answers: What’s the weather like? How can I get from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to my hotel? What currency and type...

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