πΊπΈποΈ Louisville, Kentucky | Quick City Guide
Louisville (locally pronounced "Lou-uh-vul" π) is Kentuckyβs largest city, named after French King Louis XVI. Itβs home to three Fortune 500 companies: Humana, Kindred Healthcare, and Yum! Brands (owner of KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut)! ππ π Historical Highlights: Originally a major Ohio River shipping port π’ Hosted the first Kentucky Derby in 1875 π Served as a WWII aircraft production center βοΈ Borders Indiana via the Ohio River π π€οΈ Climate: Similar to the broader Midwest. π₯ Demographics: 60% White, 23% Black, 8% Latino πΌ Key Industries: Shipping, logistics (UPS Worldport π), automotive (Ford factories π), appliances (GE), and of courseβ¦ bourbon! π₯ π₯ Bourbon Capital: 1/3 of all bourbon is produced here! Explore the Kentucky Bourbon Trail π» β 18 distilleries in and around Louisville. π Major Events: Kentucky Derby (first Saturday in May) π Thunder Over Louisville β North Americaβs largest annual fireworks show! π Kentucky Derby Festival: steamboat races, hot air balloons, marathons, and more! π π½οΈ Culture & Fun: Bardstown Road: Restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and bars ποΈβ Museums: Frazier History Museum, Kentucky Science Center, Speed Art Museum πΌοΈ Belle of Louisville: Oldest operating Mississippi-style steamboat! π’ ποΈ Sports: Football: Louisville Cardinals π Horse racing: Churchill Downs π Skateboarding: David Armstrong Extreme Park πΉ Baseball: Louisville Slugger Field βΎ β¨ Fun Fact: Louisville hosted the second-largest Worldβs Fair in U.S. history (1883), where Thomas Edison showcased his groundbreaking light bulb! π‘πΊπΈ A city of history, horses, and hearty drinks! π₯π #Louisville #Kentucky #TravelUSA #BourbonTrail #KentuckyDerby #History #Culture