🇺🇸 Louisville, Kentucky Travel Guide 1.0 ✨

(Split into two parts due to word limits!) 📍 Louisville – Kentucky’s largest city, home to KFC’s birthplace and the legendary Kentucky Derby! 🏇 Known as the "Horse Capital of the World." 🐎 Must-Visit Spots 1️⃣ Churchill Downs + 2️⃣ Kentucky Derby Museum Since 1875, this iconic racetrack has hosted the first leg of the U.S. Triple Crown (followed by Maryland & New York). Fun Fact: Only 16-18 elite 3-year-old horses (out of 40,000!) qualify for the Derby. Hours: Mon-Sat 8AM-5PM | Sun 11AM-5PM Parking: Free! Pro Tips: ✅ Buy tickets on-site for a personalized tour map. ✅ Don’t miss the 20-min Derby film—it grants access to the exclusive racetrack tour! ✅ Meet retired Derby champions Classic Smile (1998) & Ari—now living their best grass-munching lives. 😊 🌉 Scenic Views 3️⃣ Waterfront Park Free parking + epic views of two landmarks: 🌉 Big Four Bridge (pedestrian) 🌉 George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge Best photo spot: "Big Four Bridge Viewpoint" #Kentucky #Louisville #TravelUSA