KENTUCKY: THE BLUEGRASS STATE
BY CLAY LARROY
In
the world of traveling,
there are plenty of great resources available to both new and experienced
travelers alike. There are many websites, guides, books, videos, and other
resources available. By writing this blog I hope that I am providing valuable
information about wonderful vacation destinations. When you want
to plan a vacation contact me!
Louisville
Louisville
is world-renowned for being home to America's most exciting two minutes of
sport each year: the Kentucky Derby. It graces the famed Churchill Downs
racetrack, bringing with it a dazzling display of thoroughbred racehorses and a
deafening soundtrack of thundering hooves.
However,
it's not all this lively city on the banks of the Ohio River has to offer.
Louisville also offers scores of fine restaurants and a diverse arts community,
boasting some of America's most beautiful parks and renowned art and science
museums.
It's
definitely a city of good caste, with more than 2,500 restaurants serving an
astounding variety of cuisines, ranging from sleepy cafés and coffee houses to
ethnic restaurants and gourmet palaces. The city is big on the national sporting
map, too, being the home of the famed Louisville Slugger, and baseball fans flock
to the downtown museum dedicated to the 'Official Bat of Major League
Baseball'.
This,
together with some exciting attractions like an indoor forest, a restored old
sternwheeler river boat, an excellent zoo and a thrilling amusement park, makes
Louisville a perfect family holiday destination, set in the very heart of
America.
Getting around in Louisville
Louisville
is regarded as one of the most accessible cities in the United States, having
excellent road and rail links in addition to its international airport. Once in
the city, it is best to make use of the frequent and efficient bus and trolley
services.
Taxis are
also easy to find, and some hotels run their own complimentary shuttle services
between the airport, the downtown area and other landmarks. Louisville has a
strong cycling tradition and there are several on-road bike lanes downtown.
Many visitors prefer to hire a car, which makes getting around the city and the
surrounding areas
easy.
Climate in Louisville
Louisville's
humid subtropical climate is temperate and seasonal. Summers (June to August)
are hot with cool evenings, so bring along a light jacket or coat. Spring and
summer are the wettest seasons, although rainfall is fairly constant all year
round. Snow usually falls in winter, allowing for winter sports.
Sightseeing in Louisville
While
Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby are the main entries on the traditional bucket
list, visitors will discover all manner of attractions in this pretty southern
city. Louisville has a long history, most prevalent in the old architecture
built throughout.
It is home
to the third largest National Preservation District, and largest Victorian
district, in the United States. Scenic areas worth exploring include St James
Court and Belgravia Court, Main and Market Streets, the Cherokee Triangle, and
Butchertown.
Downtown
has highlights within walking distance, including the art galleries of Market
Street, the Speed
Art Museum,
the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, the Louisville Slugger Museum, the
Kentucky Science Center, Frazier Historical Arms Museum, Kentucky Museum of Art
and Craft, Kentucky Derby Museum, and the Muhammad Ali Center. Many of these
are located in a cluster on Main Street.
Besides the
iconic horse race, the Kentucky Derby Festival presents air shows, balloon and
steamboat races, and marathons. The St James Court Art show is a fun local
event too, held in a genteel neighborhood of stately Victorian homes.
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