Louisville, KY City Guide and Yellow PagesFind Things To Do In Louisville, KY. Louisville Attractions, Louisville Jobs, Louisville.Home of the Kentucky Derby, KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken), Louisville Slugger bats and “the Greatest” — boxer Muhammad Ali — Louisville, Kentucky, looms large in American culture. Revolutionary War hero George Rogers Clark founded Louisville in 1778. The city was named in honor of French King Louis XVI, who had given support to America during its war for independence. |
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Irish Rover Louisville: Authentic Irish Pub with Great Food and Flowing Guinness
Irish Rover Louisville is one of those comfortable, casual neighborhood pubs that offers a warm smile, great food and bottomless pints of thick, dark ale.
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The Nearly New Shop: Department Store Items at Thrift Shop Prices
With good organization, a huge inventory, and reasonable prices, the Nearly New Shop is one of the best places in Louisville for second-hand clothing and accessories.
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The CQ Princess Yacht: Memorable Venue for a Wedding
Some brides want to host their wedding reception in a big hotel, country club or maybe even in a backyard, while others look for something truly unique – a venue that will be as memorable as the wedding itself. For those brides, the CQ Princess Yacht at Louisville’s famed Captain’s Quarters offers the perfect option.
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Joe Jurgensen's Bob Marley Collection: A Private Tribute in Prospect
Joe Jurgensen’s Bob Marley collection may not be the largest collection of memorabilia featuring the reggae icon, but at his private residence in Prospect, Kentucky, Joe has amassed an incredible archive of all things Marley.
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Ohio Valley Volleyball Center: Bump, Set, Spike All Year
Ohio Valley Volleyball Center features six courts of year-round indoor adult volleyball leagues and tournaments.
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Southern Grace Bed and Breakfast: Southern Hospitality and Luxury in Brandenburg
The Southern Grace Bed and Breakfast has been getting plenty of rave reviews because it’s a comfortable spot where the hosts treat guests like family.
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Impellizzeri's Pizza Main Street: Family-Friendly Food and Fun
For nearly 40 years, the Impellizzeri's family has served up the greatest in Louisville pizza and service. But now, they slice it up even more with three locations: Highlands, Saint Matthews and downtown's Main Street. The opening of Impellizzeri's Pizza Main Street location coincided with the opening of The KFC YUM! Center in fall of 2010, and now it packs in crowds before events.
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Louisville Guitar Lessons: Top Picks for Where to Go
Louisville is quite a musical city, with a plethora of music schools. Here are five notable places where you can get Louisville guitar lessons.
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Louisville Main Library: More Than Just Books
Stunning architecture, an art gallery, and free events for people of all ages -- the Louisville main library is popular for more than just books.
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Jim Porter's Louisville: Dance the Night Away
If you’re looking for a great place to catch some live music and get your groove on but don’t want to be the oldest guy in the place, head over to Jim Porter’s Louisville.
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Schumann Antiques: Where American Antiques Mingle with French and English Furniture
The Schumann Antiques showroom offers an exquisite collection of French, English and American antiques dating back to the 15th century.
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Maker’s Mark Distillery: A Tour as Distinctive as That Red Wax
At the Maker's Mark Distillery, you can see how Maker’s Mark is made and hand-dip your own souvenir.
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Louisville Wedding Cakes at Plehn's Bakery
Plehn’s Bakery is a local Louisville treasure serving up fresh from the oven wedding cakes, cookies, bread, pastries, and doughnuts since 1924.
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Jamie Buckner: Young Film Director Brings His Craft Back to the Commonwealth
Kentucky-born and bred, New York-based film director Jamie Buckner plans to make his romantic bowling comedy in Louisville using Louisville residents in the cast.
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The Inn at Woodhaven: Not Your Average Bed and Breakfast
The Inn at Woodhaven is a wonderful bed and breakfast secret tucked away on Hubbard Street in East Louisville.
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More About Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky, is also known as home of the Kentucky Derby, run annually on the first Saturday in May at the historic Churchill Downs race track. The top-attended horse race in North America, the Derby routinely draws crowds of more than 150,000. Preceding the Derby is the Derby Festival, which incorporates events such Thunder Over Louisville (the largest annual fireworks display in North America), the Great Steamboat Race, the Pegasus Parade and other activities.The KFC Corp., which was founded as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is based in Louisville, Kentucky. KFC is part of Louisville-headquartered Yum! Brands, which also operates or licenses Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver’s and A&W restaurants.
Louisville Slugger baseball and softball bats, a favorite of top professional and amateur ball players alike, are made at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory in downtown Louisville. The Louisville AAA baseball team, the Louisville Bats, an affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds Major League Baseball team, plays at Louisville Slugger Field.
Muhammad Ali is one of the city’s most famous native sons and is honored at the Muhammad Ali Center, a six-story museum and cultural center downtown. The Frazier International History Museum on West Main Street offers a fascinating historical perspective focused on the impact and influence of armament.
Notable places to stay in Louisville, Kentucky, include the Brown Hotel and the Seelbach Hilton, both on Fourth Street and both ornate and historic structures restored to past elegance. West Main Street's 21C Museum Hotel has drawn international attention for its hospitality and its art collection and programs.
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville’s amusement park, was closed by operator Six Flags in that company’s bankruptcy proceedings in 2010, but is hoping to reopen in 2012 under new management.
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Other local cities near Louisville
Louisville Facts and Places:
Newspapers are Courier-Journal, LEO
Louisville Sports teams are Cardinals,
Bats, Fire
Local Schools are University of Louisville, Sullivan University
