Louisville, Kentucky Travel Guide 🐎🌉

Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky. While known as the birthplace of KFC 🍗, it’s even more famous for hosting the Kentucky Derby — the biggest horse racing event in the U.S. That’s why Kentucky is called the “Horse Racing Capital”! 1️⃣ Churchill Downs 🏇 2️⃣ Kentucky Derby Museum 🏆 These two are located together — the museum is inside the racetrack! A must-visit spot in Louisville. Churchill Downs has been hosting the Derby since 1875 — that’s 148 years of history! As the guide explained, the U.S. Triple Crown horse races begin here in Louisville → then move to Maryland → and end in New York. Only 3-year-old horses qualify, and just 16–18 out of 40,000 make it to the Kentucky Derby! ⚠️ Hours: Mon–Sat: 8AM–5PM | Sun: 11AM–5PM 🅿️ Parking: FREE 💡 Buy tickets on-site — staff provide a map + tour route! 💡 Don’t miss the 20-minute film about the Derby. Afterward, a guide takes you inside the racetrack (you can’t enter alone!). 💡 After the tour, visit two retired Derby horses: Classic Smile (tall, born 1998, last raced in 2002) and Ari’s Gold. They now enjoy retirement in the stables! 😊 3️⃣ Waterfront Park 🌳 Offers great views of two iconic bridges: Big Four Bridge 🚶♂️ George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge 🌉 💡 Free parking + perfect photo spots (try “Big Four Bridge Viewpoint”)! #Kentucky #Louisville #TravelUSA #HorseRacing #USATrip 🐎🇺🇸📸