Living in Louisville
Louisville is an exceptional place to live and train in. Established in 1778, Louisville is known for its rich and diverse history. The city is surrounded by extensive lush-green parks, a waterfront park, biking/hiking trails and a zoo. Louisville’s dynamic food and beverage scene include the famous Bourbon trail and Hot Brown. There is no shortage of arts and entertainment with Louisville’s museums and sports. The Kentucky Derby and festival bring yearly excitement to the city.
Outdoors & Attractions
Big Four Bridge - Former railroad bridge along the Waterfront Park, stretching all the way from Kentucky to Indiana across the Ohio River, this historic bridge is exclusively for walkers and bikers - no motor traffic
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Cherokee Park - 2.4-mile scenic loop through the park's pastoral setting featuring rolling hills, open meadows and woodlands
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The Parklands of Floyds Fork - 4,000 acres include four major parks linked by a scenic park drive, an urban trail system, and water trail, all tracing Floyds Fork, a classic Kentucky stream
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Falls of the Ohio State Park - Indiana state park located on the banks of the Ohio River across from Louisville, features exposed fossil beds of the Jeffersonville Limestone dated from the Devonian period
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Louisville Zoo - State zoo of Kentucky, exhibits over 1,700 animals in naturalistic and mixed animal settings
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Louisville Mega Cavern - Features the world's only fully underground Zip lines & Adventure Tour, 10 stories underground
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Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay - Amusement and water park
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Belle of Louisville Riverboats - Oldest operating Mississippi River style steamboat in the world
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Kentucky Derby Festival - Annual festival held in Louisville, Kentucky during the two weeks preceding the Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby Festival
Downtown Louisville - Includes Museum Row, Historic West Main Street, and entertainment district Fourth Street
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Arts & Museums
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts - Includes Museum Row, Historic West Main Street, and entertainment district Fourth Street, offers Broadway shows, dance performances, and concerts
Kentucky Center for the Arts
Louisville Orchestra - The primary orchestra in Louisville,Offers a wide variety of concert series, including classical programs featuring international guest artists, pops performances, and education and family concerts.
Louisville Orchestra
Louisville Ballet - The primary orchestra in Louisville,Offers a wide variety of concert series, including classical programs featuring international guest artists, pops performances, and education and family concerts.
Louisville Ballet
Speed Art Museum - Oldest, largest, and foremost museum of art in Kentucky, Located in Louisville on Third Street next to the University of Louisville Belknap Campus
Speed Art Museum
Kentucky Science Center - Kentucky's largest hands-on science museum, located in "Museum Row" in the West Main District of downtown Louisville
Kentucky Science Center
Frazier History Museum - Documents and reinterprets stories from history using artifacts, gallery talks, and live interpretations that are written and performed in costume by a staff of teaching artists - Located in the West Main District of downtown Louisville
Frazier History Museum
Kentucky Derby Museum - Horse racing museum located on the grounds of Churchill Downs Dedicated to preserving the history of the Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby Museum
Food & Drink
Louisville is home to an excellent food scene with a diverse collection of cuisines. Explore our dining options:
Louisville Restaurants
Food and Dining
Sports
Louisville Bats - Professional Minor League Baseball team, affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds
Louisville Bats
Louisville City - Professional soccer club
Louisville City FC
Churchill Downs Racetrack - Horse racing complex located in South Louisville - Hosts the annual Kentucky Derby
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Muhammad Ali Center - Museum and cultural center, dedicated to boxer Muhammad Ali
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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory - Showcases the story of Louisville Slugger baseball - Located in the West Main District of downtown Louisville
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Short trips outside of Louisville
Mammoth Cave National Park - National park in west-central Kentucky - Encompassing portions of the longest cave system in the world
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Newport Aquarium - Located at Newport on the Levee, across the river from Cincinnati - Has 70 exhibits and 14 galleries, including five seamless acrylic tunnels totaling over 200 feet in length
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Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest - Arboretum, forest, and nature preserve located in Clermont, Kentucky
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Yew Dell Botanical Gardens - Internationally-recognized botanical garden located in Crestwood, Kentucky
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Louisville's central location makes for quick day trips to many cities including Indianapolis, Nashville, Cincinnati, St. Louis and Lexington