Louisville Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information
Our Take on Louisville, Kentucky
A kid friendly destination is Churchill Downs, the racetrack hosting the world famous Kentucky Derby. The track also includes the Kentucky Derby Museum which showcases the thoroughbred industry with racing artifacts and a video presentation narrating the life of a thoroughbred. Another of Louisville, Kentucky, things to do is visiting the Louisville Zoo with more than 1,400 exotic animals including a petting zoo, Gorilla Forest and miniature train. A family vacation hot spot is Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom with more than 110 rides and attractions.
For a romantic getaway home run, visit the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory to see the famed bats being produced and take home a souvenir bat. Just across the street is the Louisville Science Center, a fun destination for a family vacation.
Louisville accommodations include the Executive West Hotel featuring outdoor and indoor pools, For a romantic getaway, try the luxurious 21c Museum Hotel featuring Southern-style hospitality and contemporary art from living artists, exhibited throughout its galleries and public space. Pet friendly hotels in Louisville include the Best Western Airport East/Expo Center, the Breckinridge Inn and the Quality Inn and Suites. If you are staying in Louisville for a while, consider these Kentucky vacation rentals that are in the area.
For a great vacation, Louisville, Kentucky wins by a nose.
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Louisville, Kentucky Lodging
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Louisville4125 Preston Hwy
Louisville, KY 40213"great place to stay" more on Yahoo! Travel
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The Seelbach Hilton Louisville500 Fourth Avenue
Louisville, KY 40202"accomodating (my fiance forgot his dress shoes and the concierge really helped up in the pinch) and the hotel is such a gorgeous" more on TripAdvisor
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Hyatt Regency Louisville320 West Jefferson
Louisville, KY 40202"room was clean and attractive, though a bit small" more on Yahoo! Travel
Louisville, Kentucky Things To Do
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Locust Grove561 Blankenbaker Lane
Louisville, KYOverview Built in 1790, Locust Grove is the former home of the founder of Louisville. more on TripAdvisor
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Jefferson County Courthouse527 West Jefferson Street
Louisville KY 40202-2814Overview Since the merger of the former City of Louisville with Jefferson County, the building was renamed Louisville Metro Hall and now primarily houses the offices of the Mayor of Louisville Metro. In add... more on En.wikipedia.org
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Cherokee ParkWillow Avenue and Cherokee Parkway
Louisville, KYCherokee park is by far the best park in Louisville. If you are into hiking, golfing, picknicking or anything of those sorts, ... more on TripAdvisor
