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Guide to Louisville, USA - Kentucky
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LouisvilleThe former capital of the US State of Kentucky, Louisville is everything 'southern' with the perfect tinge of sophistication brought along by relations with the northeast over the centuries. Begun as a quintessential colonial town, Louisville quickly became a hotbed for the equestrian arts, and for decades has been home to the world-renowned Kentucky Derby. Nearly everything inside Louisville's limits has received the touch of modernism or renewal, but there are still a number of places one can go to get that authentic old-time experience that has escaped many capital cities in this part of the US. Geographically speaking, Louisville is located roughly in central United States, and though western influences are great here, the city has more in common with the east. Louisville is a bustling metropolis, and many say it receives more visitor traffic than Frankfort, Kentucky's established capital, but open spaces are not at all difficult to come by, and tourist attractions only grow each and every year, guaranteeing you a better experience each time around. See what Louisville has in store for you. Book your flight today!
When to go:
If you're a horse racing aficionado and are one for finding a snug place among a crowd of fellow equestrian savants, a visit to Louisville in May will suit you just fine. The first Saturday of this month is the long-established date for the Kentucky Derby, a short yet influential race of high stakes that grow heated in the swirl of cigar smoke that has become something of a trademark for the city. Louisville was placed in the north of Kentucky, and therefore the sweltering summers of the south do not touch its streets. Instead, weather more appropriately given the term 'cool' comes through town for the majority of the calendar year, though August days and nights will have you sporting shortened clothing on outings. To see Louisville at its prime, you'll have to go back a few decades, but the next best season to visit is spring.
Getting there and around:
Louisville International Airport is an amusing place in and of itself. Sure, everything inside the terminal is up-to-date and most of its services are outfitted with the latest in travel technology, but you won't make your way from check-in to boarding (or vice versa) without being presented with cowboy and derby hats for purchase. Of course, if you've kept yourself aware of your surroundings during your stay chances are that you've already picked up a few trinkets to take home. But nevertheless, a few reminders before departure won't hurt. When you've grabbed hold of your baggage, you can jet on down to the taxi rank or bus stop to get you to your hotel. Most buses travel to all major hotels, but if you've arrived late at night your best chance at a speedy trip is to opt for a taxi. Fares are higher, but security is a nice thing to have. The easiest way to get around Louisville is to travel by bus. In order to obtain taxi service one needs to place a call beforehand, which lends to great inconvenience, and there's nothing else like sitting spacious, air-conditioned vessel with dozens of others in the first week of May.
Attractions:
Louisville's most outstanding point of interest is its Kentucky Derby, but if you're on the lookout for something other than flaring nostrils and stomping hooves, you can visit the RiverWalk, a 7-mile waterside stretch that boasts romantic views and more shops and restaurants that one can care to stop in on. Louisville is home to a number of museums, and among the most notable are the Muhammad Ali Center and the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. The latter is said to be the state's most preeminent establishment in both historic and educational contexts, and the afore-mentioned is targeted at the avid boxing fans of the world.
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