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Waterfront Park in Downtown Louisville, KY

Louisville, KY Parks and Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor enthusiasts of all sorts love Louisville – and it's easy to see why. With more than 120 parks covering some 15,000 acres, Louisville is home to more parkland per capita than any other city in the United States. Plenty of walking and biking trails, nature centers, golf courses, swimming pools, campgrounds, community centers and more make outdoor recreation both easily accessible and fun.  21st Century Parks Initiative Louisville’s 21st Century Parks Initiative, the... Read More »
Sheep at the State Fair

Kentucky State Fair in Louisville, KY

Kentucky State FairKentucky can be counted on for a fair of epic proportions. With more than 600,000 visitors each year, the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville, KY, has a little something for fun seekers. Kids will love the Babaloo Music & Fun, while daredevils of all ages will enjoy the Nerveless Nocks All-American Stunt and Thrill Show or the Sinbad High Dive Show. Attendance: 600,000 Dates: Aug. 16-26, 2012 Don't Miss: Foodies will want to check out the Gourmet Garden  Read More »
The Louisville Science Center-Louisville, KY

Fun Things to Do in Louisville

1. Hang out at Iroquois Park, where residents love to go for horseback riding, picnicking, fishing, walking trails, and golfing. 2. Visit the Louisville Science Center to get a hands-on educational and entertaining experience exploring the science around you.3. Experience the sights and sounds of the Kentucky Derby through award-winning films, exhibits and unique hands-on activities at the Kentucky Derby Museum.4. Connect yourself to the history of Riverside through archaeology and interesting... Read More »
Bikers in Louisville, KY can enjoy the 100-mile Louisville Loop

Biking in Louisville

 Perhaps the best way to experience Louisville is from the seat of a bicycle. The city's miles of bike trails allow cyclists - both recreational and intensive - to feel the wind of Louisville caressing their skin. Nearly 25 miles of Louisville's planned 100-mile Louisville Loop are completed. Bikers and pedestrians can travel from downtown to the Farnsley-Moremen Landing. The completed loop will link the Olmsted Parkways along the Ohio River, connecting to the Northeast Loop Corridor,... Read More »

Pets are Pampered in Louisville Pet Spas

Pet owners often have problems finding someone as devoted to their furry friends as they are. Of course, if they live in Louisville, there's no problem at all. Louisville's assortment of lavish doggy spas, kitty corals and sundry pet boutiques assures owners that their pets are in good hands.The Pet School and Hotel offers grooming, board, day care and specialized training. Doggy school services range from owner workshops to boarding school, even as far as Dancing with your Dog lessons. Bed... Read More »

Churchill Downs Continues Derby Legacy

And ... they're off! In 1875, Churchill Downs race track officially opened in Louisville and began its storied tradition as "Home of the Kentucky Derby." Today, the Derby typically features 12-20 top 3-year-old thoroughbred horses that gallop for 1 1/4 miles over the dirt surface on the first Saturday in May. The race takes only about two minutes to complete and has been given the nickname, “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.” It also goes by the moniker “... Read More »

Louisville, KY Sponsors

21C Museum Hotel
Norton Healthcare
Canfield Development
Oldham County Chamber of Commerce
City Properties Group
One Southern Indiana
Commonwealth Bank & Trust
Residence Inn Marriott
Fifth Third Bank
River Ridge Commerce Center
Jefferson County Public Schools
Sacred Heart Schools at Ursuline Campus
Jeffersontown Economic Development Authority
The Al J Schneider Company & Galt House Hotel
Kentucky Select Properties
The Heuser Clinic
Lenihan Sotheby's International Realty
TKT & Associates, Inc.
Louisville Water Company

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