Louisville, Kentucky

One of the main reasons travelers’ visit Louisville, Kentucky is to go to the infamous Kentucky Derby. Whether you gamble or not and whether you like horse racing or not, it is still a fun place to go and a one of a kind attraction that shouldn’t be missed. Other sports fanatics can enjoy a round of golf at one of the many country clubs in the area. Travelers with a need for speed can visit the Kentucky Speedway. Travelers visiting in the winter time can go to “Light Up Louisville”, a tradition for the last two decades where over 80,000 people gather in Jefferson Square Park the day after Thanksgiving for entertainment, music, food, crafts, and a Holiday parade. Many people also visit Kentucky to see the many distilleries in the area, such as Wild Turkey Distilleries, Jim Beam’s American Outpost, and the River Bend Winery.

Lodging

Louisville has almost 20,000 hotel rooms in many different styles, everything from contemporary accommodations to historic landmarks. With this many rooms available, travelers are sure to find cheap hotel rates. For travelers who want to stay on the south end of town located conveniently by the airport, check out Airport & Expo La Quinta Inn & Suites, Best Western Dixie Inn, Executive West Hotel, or the Royal Inn. For those wishing to stay downtown near the Convention Center, historic district, and lots of shopping opportunities, try 1882 Aleksander House Bed and Breakfast, Campion House, DuPont Mansion Bed and Breakfast, Inn at the Park, Courtyard by Marriott Downtown, and many more.

Travel

Travelers that choose to fly to Louisville will fly into the Louisville International Airport (SDF).Located only 10 minutes from downtown, it is in a prime location for those staying in the heart of the city.It is a low-fare airport and draws air travelers from a 200-mile radius of the city.It offers 29 non-stop destinations and connections to destinations world wide. Louisville International accommodated over 3.6 million passengers alone last year.With this much traffic, travelers are sure to find the cheap flight to wherever they want to come from or go.

Ariports in Louisville

• Bowman Field Airport
• Intercontinental
• Winston County