While everyone is familiar with the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs, Louisville has many other unique attractions for visitors.
Stacy Arnett, an Erie Insurance Agent Fox Insurance in Louisville, has lived in the area all his life. She recently shared with us some of the things that makes Louisville a "hidden gem" worth the trip.
Here is her take on what to do in Louisville.
Visit a museum or ... 10
Museum Row covers four blocks and includes 10 different museums. With museums like the Muhammad Ali Center, Glassworks, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and Museum Hotel 21c (a contemporary art museum and Award- winning restaurant), this is certainly an area worth seeing.
visitors can get a discount when they show a ticket stub from another museum of the line. For native of Kentucky, May is tourist Hometown Celebration: Just show your driver's license Kentucky to receive a discount.
Eat in one of the up-and-coming neighborhoods Louisville
The food is good in Kentucky is not hard to find if you know where to look . Just turn to one of three new neighborhoods to eat hot Louisville: Nu Lu District along East Market, Frankfort Avenue and Bardstown Road Highlands. These up-and-coming areas are known for their wide variety of ethnic restaurants.
"Whenever we want to take someone to lunch, we head to one of these three areas," said Stacy. "You can literally find anything." Just a little tempting options include Vietnamese, steakhouses, Japanese, Latin style tapas and specialty burger places.
See the seafront
Park, that is. Previously considered one of the most unattractive places in the city, Waterfront Park was developed in an impressive green area which is home to many events throughout the year.
The 85-acre park, which is located along the Ohio River is a great place to bike, jog or picnic. Stop by and check out the impressive Big Four Pedestrian / Bicycle Bridge; completed in early 2013, it connects to Louisville Southern Indiana.
Explore the Bourbon Urban Trail
If you do not feel like traveling to the famous distilleries outside of town, just head to downtown Louisville. Many local institutions are from 50 to 150 signature bourbon varieties of Kentucky.
For added fun, stop by the Visitor Centre in advance to pick up a bourbon "passport" special (or download the application). You can collect stamps while shopping in a variety of restaurants and bars on Bourbon Urban Trail. Once you collect six stamps, you get a T-shirt and a certificate proclaiming your status Official Bourbon Country Citizen.
Take a ride on the Belle of Louisville
Take a step into the past and get on the oldest operating steamboat in America. The Belle of Louisville has just turned 100 years old, but his has not slowed down a bit. In addition to the cruise ship, La Belle offers special holiday events and private groups charters.
"I did a cruise on the Belle a few times," said Stacy. "It is always a memorable experience."
If you feel adventurous, you can even get tickets to climb the Belle when she races the Belle of Cincinnati during the Great Steamboat Race held during the Kentucky Derby Festival.
As you can see, there is no shortage of things to do in Louisville. So if you are looking for great sites, food or culture, consider the largest city of the State Bluegrass for your next holiday destination.
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