Sports Fanatics
The landscape of Louisville is dotted with white-railed horse pens and paddocks. This is a clue to its main attraction. Since 1875, one of the most colorful traditions of the sports world takes place here on the 1st Saturday in May. It is the Kentucky Derby! Lovers of this sport arrive early to watch the event in Churchill Downs. Parades and marathons mark the event. Do not the miss The Thunder Over Louisville Show, a spectacular fireworks display before the Derby. At the Derby Museum, video exhibits bring the Derby to life. The city is a sacred place for baseball fans since it is here, that The Louisville Slugger, the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, is made. Families throng to the Slugger Museum to relive on video thrilling moments with their baseball heroes. These two spectator sports make the city a favorite getaway. |
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Kentucky is a land of horses, bourbon, bluegrass, and Southern Hospitality. A great vacation destination for the whole family, it is filled with opportunities for outdoor activities, history lessons, golf, beautiful scenery, and great music. Traveling through their four distinct tourism regions, you will gain an understanding of the people and an appreciation for the state’s beauty and gifts.
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