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Greater Louisville has built a lucrative reputation as a vital tour and travel destination. With the completion of massive expansion/renovation projects at the Kentucky International Convention Center and the Louisville International Airport, the city is responding to increased visitor traffic and the need for state-of-the-art meeting facilities and top-notch service. In addition, the new $60 million Waterfront Development Project showcases the mighty Ohio River, offering visitors a 13-mile Riverwalk, Children's Play Area, Festival Plaza and 11-acre Great Lawn. A stroll down historic West Main Street, with its bricked sidewalks, mid-19th century architecture and wrought iron decor reveals Louisville's roots as a riverport and distribution center. With such attractions as the Louisville Science Center, the Louisville Slugger Museum & Bat Factory, and the Kentucky Center for the Arts and Actors Theatre of Louisville peppered along the street, visitors could literally spend an entire day on this exceptional avenue. Poised on the threshold of even more expansion, Louisville continues to grow and blossom. With more than 80 unique attractions, 2,500 restaurants and 12,500 hotel rooms to offer leisure and business travelers, it's easy to see why the excitement is building in Greater Louisville! Poised on the threshold of even more expansion, Greater Louisville has built a lucrative reputation as a vital tour and travel destination. With the $72 million expansion and renovation of the Kentucky International Convention Center (formerly the Commonwealth Convention Center) in the heart of downtown, the city is responding to the increased need for state-of-the-art meeting facilities and top-notch service. The Louisville International Airport is responding to increased visitor traffic into the city with the completion of a $700 million expansion that has generated additional flight service and increased capacity for passengers. Downtown Louisville is blossoming with increased hotel room inventory designed to meet the needs of the 3.5 million people that come through this city each year. In addition to Louisville's unique brand of hospitality, the city's accessibility makes it a contender for both meetings and leisure travel dollars. Located at the heart of three major interstates, I-64, I-71 and I-65, within a day's drive of more than half the nation's population, getting to Louisville is easy from any direction. And, Greater Louisville offers more than 13,000 reasonably priced hotel rooms, one-of-a-kind attractions and premium attractions. Combine that with our more than 2,500 restaurants, and you'll see why Louisville…Looahvul…or Looeyville… is your kind of place, any way you say it!
Visitors will find that the Louisville community offers enough attractions and unique points of interest to keep anyone entertained. A wealth of restaurants within walking distance offers a wide variety of cuisine and atmosphere from fine dining to distinctive local favorites. A few blocks from the convention center, the Louisville Slugger Bat Factory and Museum provides a nostalgic look into America's favorite pastime. Soon, visitors will be able to see bats in action once construction finishes on Louisville Slugger Field, home of Louisville's triple A baseball team the Riverbats. Just across the street from the Louisville Slugger Museum, the Louisville Science Center and the Kentucky Art and Craft Gallery offers stimulation for the mind and the eye. For relaxation, visitors can take a stroll through Waterfront Park or go rollin' on the river aboard the Belle of Louisville on the Ohio River (cruises vary according to season). Visitors looking for cultural entertainment will find plenty of live theater and musical entertainment at Actors Theater, the Kentucky Center for the Arts - which showcases the Louisville Orchestra and the Louisville Ballet, and Derby Dinner Playhouse. In addition to downtown attractions, a short drive away, visitors can take in the rich and timeless tradition of Churchill Downs, the World's Most Legendary RacetrackTM, or delve into racing history in the Kentucky Derby Museum. Nearby, Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom offers thrills and chills including Chang, the world's longest, tallest, fastest standup roller coaster. Visitors may also want to check out the Louisville Zoo, home to a wide variety of lions and tigers and bears Oh My!
Get your hat, grab your ticket, make a date to spend time at one of Louisville's fun-filled and family-oriented attractions. From natural wonders to historic homes, from plant tours to one-of-a-kind sights, Louisville lets you plan a terrific day full of fun, adventure, education and even relaxation. Plan an itinerary, but be prepared. You may not be able to fit it all in. See what there is to see.
Look for the Louisville Label! Get tours of the Louisville Stoneware and the Louisville Slugger Bat Factory & Museum. Shop our Visitor's Centers and other outlets for your very own souvenir "Louisville" t-shirt. You'll also find crafts and collectibles, along with the finest fashions at our malls and shopping centers! Shop the Shops.
Louisville heats up after the sun goes down with exciting night life and entertainment. It has been said that Louisville had a theater before it had a church. Whether you choose award-winning theater, sweet sounding blues clubs, high-energy dance clubs or nationally know concert entertainers, Louisville is an exciting place for top-notch evening entertainment. I LOVE THE NIGHT LIFE... From the Esoteric Sports Tour to the Horse Farm Tours, Louisville has plenty to keep you busy. Hop on the bus! (Plane, bus or trolley.)
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Thundering Thoroughbred hooves, rolling hills of bluegrass, the mighty Ohio River, outrageous antique shops, quaint art and craft galleries and an eclectic array of eateries—these are just a few of the sights that make Louisville a one-of-a-kind place with universal appeal.
