Fun Free Things To Do In Louisville Kentucky
I am in love with Louisville! A city you never knew was just waiting for you.
1.Get artsy at 21c Museum Hotel
This hotel located downtown on West Main Street doubles as a contemporary art museum. A double-size gold replica of Michelangelo's statue of David stands by the street near the entrance, and art exhibitions rotate throughout the space.
Unfortunately, it costs money to stay the night and to eat dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Proof on Main, but the museum is free and open to the public year-round
2. Be in two states at once on the Big Four Bridge
The Big Four Bridge is a former railroad bridge built across the Ohio River in 1895 connecting Louisville Waterfront Park to Jeffersonville, Indiana. It's a gathering spot on nice days and evenings.
At about a mile long, the bridge is open for pedestrians and bike riders to cross at their leisure. The bridge has cool lights and music, and vendors pop up at the edges to satisfy your thirst and cravings.
3.Visit the Speed Art Museum on Sundays
Admissions into the museum are free on Sundays until 2021. The museum's various collections include art of ancient cultures, African art, Native American art, European and American art, contemporary art and photography. (Some temporary exhibitions may not be included in Sundays' free admission.)
4. Explore Cave Hill Cemetery
Nearly 300 acres, Cave Hill Cemetery is a rural, garden-style cemetery founded in 1848. It is the resting place of many people important to Louisville's history, including Muhammad Ali, Colonel Sanders and Louisville founder George Rogers Clark. The national cemetery also is the burial site for over 5,500 soldiers killed in American wars dating back to the Civil War.
It's free to visit the cemetery and walk among the trees, flowers, statues and mausoleums.
5. The Brown Hotel To Eat a Hot Brown and Kentucky Pie.
We were celebrating my son's first birthday here and shared a hot brown, the Hot Brown is an open-faced sandwich of turkey and bacon, covered in Mornay sauce and baked or broiled until the bread is crisp and the sauce begins to brown.
Derby pie is a chocolate and walnut tart in a pie shell with a pastry dough crust. It is made with walnuts and chocolate chips. Imagine a pecan pie, only better!
A huge thank you to our friend Maggie and husband Michael for showing us around their beautiful city!
Well there you have it. Thank you for watching our adventure. Now go out there, make your own and tell me all about it. Until next time. Keep traveling.
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Louisville, Kentucky, United States. History, Economy, Climate
Louisville is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. the city is known as the home of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). Louisville is Known historically as the 'Gateway to the South'. Other local nicknames include 'River City' and 'Derby City'. The city also boasts a vibrant arts and music scene and a world-class municipal parks system.
LOCATION
Louisville and Jefferson County have a combined area of 397.68 square miles. Louisville is southeasterly situated along the border between Kentucky and Indiana, the Ohio River, in north-central Kentucky at the Falls of the Ohio. Although situated in a Southern state, Louisville is influenced by both Southern and Midwestern culture.
Louisville is Sited beside the Falls of the Ohio, the only major obstruction to river traffic between the upper Ohio River and the Gulf of Mexico.
HISTORY
The first European settlement in the vicinity of modern-day Louisville was on Corn Island in 1778 by Col. George Rogers Clark, credited as the founder of Louisville. Several landmarks in the community are named after him.It is one of the oldest cities west of the Appalachian Mountains. The city was named in honor of King Louis XVI of France, whose soldiers were then aiding Americans in the Revolutionary War.
Since 2003, Louisville's borders have been the same as those of Jefferson County, after a city-county merger.The official name of this consolidated city-county government is the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government.
POPULATION
Louisville is the 29th most-populous city in the United States. about one and a quarter million people living in the metro area. Louisville hosts religious institutions of various faiths, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism.
CLIMATE
Louisville has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Spring-like conditions typically begin in mid-to-late March, summer from mid-to-late-May to late September. Summer is typically hazy, hot, and humid with long periods of 32–38 °C temperatures.
The wettest seasons are spring and summer, although rainfall is fairly constant year round.
Winter typically brings a mix of rain, sleet, and snow, with occasional heavy snowfall and icing. During the winter, particularly in January and February, several days of snow can be expected. January is the coldest month, with a mean temperature of 1.6 °C.
COMMUNICATION
Louisville has long been a transportation center for the region. It was the founding city of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, which grew into a 6,000-mile (9,700 km) system across 13 states.
Louisville International Airport (SDF) is served by all the major American airlines.
ECONOMY
Louisville today is home to dozens of companies and organizations. the city's economy since its earliest days has been the shipping and cargo industries. Its strategic location at the Falls of the Ohio, as well as its unique position in the central United States make it a practical location for the transfer of cargo along its route to other destinations.The Louisville and Portland Canal and the Louisville and Nashville Railroad were important links in water and rail transportation.
Louisville's importance to the shipping industry continues today with the presence of the Worldport global air-freight hub for UPS at Louisville International Airport.
Louisville is a significant center of manufacturing, with two major Ford plants, and the headquarters and major home appliance factory of GE Appliances. The city is also a major center of the American whiskey industry,
Driving through Downtown Louisville, KY - City Streets Tour (Part 1/2)
Starting Point: US 31 southbound in Jeffersonville, IN
Louisville is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the 29th most-populous city in the United States. It is one of two cities in Kentucky designated as first-class, the other being Lexington, the state's second-largest city.[e] Louisville is the historical seat and, since 2003, the nominal seat of Jefferson County, located in the state's north and on the border with Indiana.
Louisville was founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark, making it one of the oldest cities west of the Appalachian Mountains. It is named after King Louis XVI of France. Sited beside the Falls of the Ohio, the only major obstruction to river traffic between the upper Ohio River and the Gulf of Mexico, the settlement first grew as a portage site. It was the founding city of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, which grew into a 6,000-mile (9,700 km) system across 13 states. Today, the city is known as the home of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), the University of Louisville and its Louisville Cardinals athletic teams, Louisville Slugger baseball bats, and three of Kentucky's six Fortune 500 companies. Its main airport is also the site of United Parcel Service's worldwide air hub.
Since 2003, Louisville's borders have been the same as those of Jefferson County, after a city-county merger. The official name of this consolidated city-county government is the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, abbreviated to Louisville Metro. Despite the merger and renaming, the term Jefferson County continues to be used in some contexts in reference to Louisville Metro, particularly including the incorporated cities outside the balance which make up Louisville proper. The city's total consolidated population as of the 2017 census estimate was 771,158. However, the balance total of 621,349 excludes other incorporated places and semi-autonomous towns within the county and is the population listed in most sources and national rankings.
The Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), sometimes also referred to as Kentuckiana, includes Louisville-Jefferson County and 12 surrounding counties, seven in Kentucky and five in Southern Indiana. As of 2017, the MSA had a population of 1,293,953, ranking 45th nationally.
Louisville Kentucky
This is where I live. A short video driving to downtown Louisville and Indiana. The music is song I recorded a while back.
There's no mountains in Indiana
Driving through Downtown Louisville, KY - City Streets Tour (Part 2/2)
Starting Point: Interstate 64 westbound at the Kennedy Interchange
Louisville is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the 29th most-populous city in the United States. It is one of two cities in Kentucky designated as first-class, the other being Lexington, the state's second-largest city.[e] Louisville is the historical seat and, since 2003, the nominal seat of Jefferson County, located in the state's north and on the border with Indiana.
Louisville was founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark, making it one of the oldest cities west of the Appalachian Mountains. It is named after King Louis XVI of France. Sited beside the Falls of the Ohio, the only major obstruction to river traffic between the upper Ohio River and the Gulf of Mexico, the settlement first grew as a portage site. It was the founding city of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, which grew into a 6,000-mile (9,700 km) system across 13 states. Today, the city is known as the home of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), the University of Louisville and its Louisville Cardinals athletic teams, Louisville Slugger baseball bats, and three of Kentucky's six Fortune 500 companies. Its main airport is also the site of United Parcel Service's worldwide air hub.
Since 2003, Louisville's borders have been the same as those of Jefferson County, after a city-county merger. The official name of this consolidated city-county government is the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, abbreviated to Louisville Metro. Despite the merger and renaming, the term Jefferson County continues to be used in some contexts in reference to Louisville Metro, particularly including the incorporated cities outside the balance which make up Louisville proper. The city's total consolidated population as of the 2017 census estimate was 771,158. However, the balance total of 621,349 excludes other incorporated places and semi-autonomous towns within the county and is the population listed in most sources and national rankings.
The Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), sometimes also referred to as Kentuckiana, includes Louisville-Jefferson County and 12 surrounding counties, seven in Kentucky and five in Southern Indiana. As of 2017, the MSA had a population of 1,293,953, ranking 45th nationally.
Old Bridge Inn | Louisville Life | KET
Near the Ohio River and the Big Four Bridge in Jeffersonville sits a house built in1836. Throughout its history, many families have lived in the neo-classical structure and today, the building welcomes hundreds of guests each year as the Old Bridge Inn—the oldest home in the region to include a Bed and Breakfast.
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Driving Through My Old Neighborhood (Portland, Louisville, Kentucky)
A tour through the town I used to live in via car
To see more of the neighborhood, check out this video:
Driving from Lexington, KY to Louisville, KY via I64
On day 3, I drove to Indianapolis, Indiana. But first, I went to Louisville and Cincinnati, Ohio. This is part one of that day.
My Sony HXR-NX100 rode shotgun on a tripod shooting at 4 fps. The tripod was held in place using bungee cords giving it I nice smooth feel, even on bumpy roads. I also used this same camera to shoot various scenes around the country, and to interview folks.
Original music by Nim Portakey and/or created by Pinnacle Studio ScoreFitter.
What is the best hotel in Louisville KY? Top 3 best Louisville hotels as voted by travelers
What is the best hotel in Louisville KY? check the ratings made by travelers themselves.
List of hotels in Louisville Kentucky :
21c Museum Hotel Louisville
Baymont Inn & Suites Louisville East
BEST WESTERN Louisville East Hotel
Candlewood Suites Hotel Louisville Airport
Comfort Inn Louisville (KY)
Comfort Suites East Louisville Hotel
Courtyard Louisville Airport
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Hotel
Days Inn Louisville Central University & Expo Center
Drury Inn & Suites Louisville
Embassy Suites Louisville
Extended Stay America Louisville Hurstbourne Hotel
Fairfield Inn Louisville South
Galt House Hotel & Suites Louisville
Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport
Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham Louisville Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Northeast
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair Expo
Holiday Inn Louisville-SW Fair & Expo Ctr
Homewood Suites by Hilton Louisville-East
Hyatt Regency Louisville
Louisville Marriott Downtown
Quality Inn & Suites Louisville (KY)
Ramada Inn Zorn Louisville
Ramada Plaza Louisville Hotel
Red Roof Inn Louisville Fair & Expo
Residence Inn Louisville Airport
Rodeway Inn Louisville
SpringHill Suites Louisville Airport
Staybridge Suites Louisville-East Hotel
Super 8 Motel Louisville Expo Center
The Seelbach Hilton Louisville
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Louisville Airport
Baymont Inn & Suites Louisville South I 65
BEST WESTERN PLUS Airport East / Expo Center Louisville Hotel
Clarion Hotel Conference Center Louisville North
Comfort Inn Sellersburg
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Louisville East
Courtyard Louisville East
Days Inn Hurstbourne Louisville
Days Inn Sellersburg Louisville
Econo Lodge Louisville
Extended Stay America Louisville - St. Matthews Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Louisville East
Fern Valley Hotel & Conference Center Louisville
Hampton Inn & Suites Louisville East
Hampton Inn Louisville-Northeast
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Louisville
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport South
Home Lodge Sellersburg
Howard Johnson Express Inn Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites Louisville Airport & Expo
Louisville Marriott East Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites University Airport Louisville
Ramada Limited & Suites Airport Fair Expo Centre
Red Roof Inn Louisville East Hurstbourne
Renaissance Boulder Flatiron Hotel
Residence Inn Louisville Downtown
Sleep Inn & Suites Airport Louisville
SpringHill Suites Louisville Downtown
Suburban Extended Stay Hotel East Louisville
The Brown Hotel Louisville
Wingate by Wyndham Louisville East
Americas Best Value Inn Louisville
Baymont Inn and Suites Louisville Airport South
Breckinridge Inn Hotel & Convention Center Louisville
Comfort Inn & Suites Airport & Expo
Comfort Suites Airport Louisville
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Downtown
Courtyard Louisville Northeast
Days Inn Louisville Airport Fair & Expo Center
Days Inn Suites Louisville Airport SW
Econo Lodge Louisville (KY)
Extended Stay America Louisville Dutchman Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites Louisville Downtown
Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport
Hampton Inn Louisville Downtown
Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham Louisville East
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville East
Holiday Inn Express Louisville-I-265 East
Holiday Inn Louisville East Hurstbourne
Homestead Studio Suites - Louisville - Alliant Avenue Hotel
Hyatt Place Louisville East Hotel
La Quinta Inn Suites Louisville
Microtel Inn Louisville East
Quality Inn Louisville
Ramada Limited & Suites Sellersburg
Red Roof Inn Louisville Expo Airport
Residence Inn By Marriott Louisville East
Residence Inn Louisville Northeast
Sleep Inn Louisville
SpringHill Suites Louisville Hurstbourne North
Super 8 Hotel Louisville Airport
The Chariot Hotel Louisville
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