Louisville Overview, Facts, Vacation Information of Louisville, KY

Churchill Downs has hosted the Kentucky Derby annually since it opened in 1875.
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Louisville lies on the north-central border with Indiana and along the Ohio River, which transformed the city into a bustling shipping port by the mid-1800s. The scenic Ohio River is still a major draw for tourists and Louisvillians alike: the 85-acre Louisville Waterfront Park hosts regular events and features the Belle of Louisville, the oldest steamboat in the United States that still operates regular river tours.

The home of the Kentucky Derby, Louisville is also rich in cultural history, modern art and old school Americana. Some favorite attractions include the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, which houses the largest baseball bat (six stores tall!); Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom amusement park; and the Speed Art Museum with a collection ranging from 17th century Flemish art to contemporary American sculpture. Don’t miss out on Louisville’s happening nightlife: the Fourth Street Live! entertainment district offers a myriad of restaurants, bars and clubs. Also, be sure to visit the Urban Bourbon Trail bars to sample the best of Bourbon Country.