Is Louisville worth a visit?
AARP Travel named the city the #1 “Best U.S. City to Visit.”
What events are held in Louisville?
Churchill Downs is home of the renowned Kentucky Derby horse races. Two weeks before the derby actually kicks off, the Kentucky Derby Festival attracts quite a crowd with its parades, hot air balloon races, marathon run and the Great Steamboat Race. The iconic event starts with the Thunder Over Louisville, the largest fireworks display in the U.S. The annual Abbey Road on the River is a five-day festival and the biggest celebration of the Beatles in the world. The Forecastle Festival is a music and art festival attracting various artists and a crowd of more than 35,000. The Kentucky State Fair is held every summer, while the Kentucky Bourbon Festival celebrates the city’s favorite drink.
What is the music scene like in Louisville?
Time Magazine praised the city for having one of “America’s Best Music Scenes.”
What cultural attractions are there in Louisville?
Cultural attractions in Louisville are plentiful, with the city serving as home to the largest and oldest art museum in the country — the Speed Art Museum — which features more than 12,000 pieces. West Main District downtown is home to “Museum Row,” which features the Frazier History Museum; the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft; and the Muhammad Ali Center, home to plenty of the famous boxer’s memorabilia. Theater fans will surely appreciate the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival and the Humana Festival of New American Plays. The city is also home to the Kentucky Opera, the Louisville Ballet, the Louisville Orchestra and StageOne Family Theater.
What family attractions are there in Louisville?
The Kentucky Science Center, with its hands-on exhibits, is fantastic for kids. Baseball lovers will enjoy the Louisville Slugger Museum, while skateboarding fans will surely appreciate the 24-hour Louisville Extreme Park, designed by legendary pro skater Tony Hawk. The Renaissance Fun Park — with its laser tag, mini golf and go-karts — is another preferred family attraction. It’s complimented by the Community Boathouse — which offers canoeing, kayaking and rowing opportunities — and the Iroquois Park, which offers a serene setting to enjoy a myriad of events held in the outdoor amphitheater.
What is the food scene like in Louisville?
USA Today named Louisville as the second-best local food scene in the U.S.
Does Louisville have any pro sports teams?
Despite not having any pro sports teams, Louisville still attracts large crowds to the Louisville Slugger Field — where the Class AAA Louisville Bats baseball team plays — and to the Derby City Soccer and Louisville City FC soccer matches held in the city.