Horse Country
Louisville is an elegant southern city with grand hotels, quaint B&B’s, and beautiful historic neighborhoods. It is also home to the most famous thoroughbred horse race in the world. The Kentucky Derby, which takes place at Churchill Downs, is the longest continuously held sporting event in the country and a two-week long party. You can also visit the Louisville Slugger Museum with a large collection of bats used by stars like Ruth, Gehrig, and DiMaggio. Tour Central Park, a neighborhood of mansions featuring the Gothic, Italianate, and Victorian styles of architectures. Kids will not want to miss a trip to Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, a thrilling amusement park. Frankfort, the state capital, is settled in the rolling Bluegrass and is a mecca for those seeking information on the state’s history. Visit a number of museums such as the Kentucky History Center, the Kentucky Military History Museum, the Old State Capitol, and others to learn more about this fascinating southern state. Lexington, Horse Capitol of the World, is home to over 500 horse farms. Also home to the University of Kentucky Wildcats, fans can visit the museum that highlights one of the most talked about college basketball programs in the nation. Throughout the rest of northern Kentucky are small towns that tell the story of this state that survived war, the Trail of Tears, years of bourbon making, and many other events that shaped it into the place it is. |
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Louisville: Experience a Bluegrass Kentuckian’s Lifestyle
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A sojourn in Louisville can be a delightful vacation for families longing to get far from the madding crowd. This city on the Ohio River presents a leisurely and genteel lifestyle. The main attractions here are State Parks, Amusement Parks, the famous Kentucky Derby, and the varied Performing Arts. For the obsessive shopper and food lovers too, Louisville can be a rewarding experience. Louisville’s attractions promise a taste of Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region in all its dimensions.
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