<strong>Main Street:</strong> Downtown Louisville's Main Street is lined with museums and attractions. Stroll down the street and see some of the 19th-century buildings featuring cast-iron facades.
Main Street: Downtown Louisville's Main Street is lined with museums and attractions. Stroll down the street and see some of the 19th-century buildings featuring cast-iron facades.
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<strong>At the races:</strong> About a 10-minute drive south of downtown, Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum showcase thoroughbred horse racing.
At the races: About a 10-minute drive south of downtown, Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum showcase thoroughbred horse racing.
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<strong>The Greatest:</strong> Celebrated boxer Muhammad Ali was a Louisville native. His legacy is protected and propelled forward at the Muhammad Ali Center downtown.
The Greatest: Celebrated boxer Muhammad Ali was a Louisville native. His legacy is protected and propelled forward at the Muhammad Ali Center downtown.
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<strong>Experience Art:</strong> The Speed Art Museum first opened its doors in 1927, making it Kentucky's oldest and largest art museum.
Experience Art: The Speed Art Museum first opened its doors in 1927, making it Kentucky's oldest and largest art museum.
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<strong>Hotel plus:</strong> The 21c Museum Hotel has its own art museum. The museum and hotel are housed in five 19th-century warehouses converted to showcase contemporary art.
Hotel plus: The 21c Museum Hotel has its own art museum. The museum and hotel are housed in five 19th-century warehouses converted to showcase contemporary art.
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<strong>The local beverage:</strong> The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience is located on downtown Louisville's Whiskey Row. The venue offers tours and tastings tracing the city's bourbon history.
The local beverage: The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience is located on downtown Louisville's Whiskey Row. The venue offers tours and tastings tracing the city's bourbon history.
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<strong>A caffeinated alternative:</strong> Bourbon isn't the only carefully crafted drink in town. Please & Thank You pairs locally roasted coffee with homemade baked goods.
A caffeinated alternative: Bourbon isn't the only carefully crafted drink in town. Please & Thank You pairs locally roasted coffee with homemade baked goods.
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<strong>Sweet spot: </strong>Cellar Door Chocolates are also handmade. The confectionery opened its first retail shop in 2010 in Butchertown Market.
Sweet spot: Cellar Door Chocolates are also handmade. The confectionery opened its first retail shop in 2010 in Butchertown Market.
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<strong>Southern flavors:</strong> At 610 Magnolia in Old Louisville, star chef Edward Lee turns out innovative takes on Southern fare, celebrating local Louisville ingredients and traditions.
Southern flavors: At 610 Magnolia in Old Louisville, star chef Edward Lee turns out innovative takes on Southern fare, celebrating local Louisville ingredients and traditions.
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<strong>Fresh air:</strong> A series of Frederick Law Olmsted parks makes getting outside easy. The renowned landscape architecture firm created 18 parks and six parkways in Louisville including Cherokee Park, pictured.
Fresh air: A series of Frederick Law Olmsted parks makes getting outside easy. The renowned landscape architecture firm created 18 parks and six parkways in Louisville including Cherokee Park, pictured.
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<strong>Waterfront Park:</strong> Whether you're in the mood for a picnic, biking or even a walk from Kentucky to Indiana (just across the river), there's something for everyone at Waterfront Park.
Waterfront Park: Whether you're in the mood for a picnic, biking or even a walk from Kentucky to Indiana (just across the river), there's something for everyone at Waterfront Park.
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