Growing up in Louisville, Kentucky all I wanted to do was move away. It felt like there wasn't anything to do and that we were very much stuck in the times. I am happy to report that many, many things have changed over the years and Louisville is now an exciting city to live in and will leave you with an action-packed trip if you come for a visit. Over the past few years Louisville has consistently been listed as a top foodie city, "best little city you've never thought to visit," etc. and for good reason. I'm not kidding when I say you could visit for a weekend and never have a moment to rest. Below is a partial list (yes, partial) of things to see, and this doesn't even including places to eat, get cocktails, or party. If any of you want reviews of specific locations let me know in the comments and I'll post them in upcoming blogs.
In Louisville:
Louisville Slugger Museum
Muhammad Ali Center
Muhammad Ali childhood home
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
Bulleit Bourbon Distillery
Cave Hill Cemetery (resting place of Muhammad Ali and Colonel Sanders)
Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs
Old Louisville (largest collection of Victorian Homes in the country)
Louisville Mega Cavern (houses the largest indoor bike park in the world)
Thomas Edison House
In the greater Louisville area:
Makers Mark Distillery
Jim Beam Distillery
Four Roses Distillery
Woodford Reserve Distillery
Wild Turkey Distillery
Heaven Hill Distillery
Abraham Lincoln's birthplace and childhood home
You can read about the Bourbon Trail HERE.
Louisville is within 500 miles of 50% of the U.S population, and it's within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population so there's absolutely no reason you shouldn't come for a visit! Just remember, Louisville is pronounced Lou-uh-vul. You will get strange looks and/or promptly corrected if you pronounce it any other way!
