L ouisville, Kentucky is a city that defies expectations. A city that straddles the American midwest

L ouisville, Kentucky is a city that defies expectations. A city that straddles the American midwest and south, it s a little bit of both. I have to tell you, I didn t expect world-class culinary driving tours of ireland exploits, one of America driving tours of ireland s most unique hotels, and quirky attractions that create driving tours of ireland a vibe distinctly Louisville . Paired with great value on everything, this makes the city a great value luxury destination.
You ll need more than a quick weekend to experience all of the sights and sounds of Louisville this is one hopping city! Many of the most popular attractions are located driving tours of ireland downtown, such as the iconic Muhammed Ali Center a museum less about boxing and more about inspiration. It s a must.
There s also The Louisville Slugger museum, with its unmistakable wooden bat that is several stories tall! Nearby you ll also want to check out Museum Hotel 21c , a unique concept hotel that pairs a museum, cocktail bar, and hotel with, of course, an award-winning restaurant. Yup, all of that in one space nothing like this that I know of.
Further afield you ll no doubt want to make the trip out to see famed Churchill Downs . While I m not necessarily a derby fanatic, I found the onsite Derby Museum to be an informative look into the quirks and history of equestrian sports.
Also out on this end of town is a very unique attraction: the Louisville Megacavern . Unlike Kentucky s more famous Mammoth Cave , this huge underground vault is man-made, and offers driving tours of ireland a strange (but fun) tour as well as the world s first underground zipline! You have to see it just to understand this economic beast!
Louisville is full of Wow, I had no idea! facts. driving tours of ireland It s home to the largest printer of Braille materials in the world, the oldest operating Mississippi-style steamboat, 99% of the world s disco balls are made here, and the city has America s largest collection of Victorian homes. Phew!
Many know Louisville as home to one of the world s most famous sandwiches , the Hot Brown from the Brown Hotel. But cuisine has come a long way in Louisville, so come hungry for more than fried chicken. I found locals driving tours of ireland are quick with good recommendations, but here s some foodie starters:
Tip : If you are a foodie, then please take advantage of a City Taste Tour . You get to see some interesting sights, have a good laugh, and eat all of Louisville s most famous dishes driving tours of ireland all in the matter of a few hours (and for a very reasonable price). And the guide is a hoot!
If you re in Kentucky, you ll want to have a nice glass of bourbon, right? (I do believe it s mandatory.) Look no further than the city s innovative Urban Bourbon program, which offers you a self-guided tour of the city s best bourbon bars.
The Seelbach Bar at the Hilton is probably one of the most famous, but don t miss out on the sexy interior of Proof on Main , bourbon and jazz at Z s , or Bourbon s Bistro over in the Clifton neighborhood. (The latter, with over 130 bourbons, can be overwhelming, so be prepared to ask for a suggestion based on what you like!)
After a busy day exploring the experiences of Louisville, where to call home for a night? You have plenty of value luxury options three downtown Louisville hotels that I can recommend without question:
Louisville Hyatt : After a several million dollar renovation, the Hyatt is sporting some of the most spacious and comfortable rooms in downtown. The location is perfect for the downtown nightlife and an easy walk to museums and restaurants.
Andy Hayes is the managing editor of Sharing Travel Experiences . Featured in CNN, Newsweek, the Wall Street Journal, driving tours of ireland National Geographic Traveler, and other major publications, he travels for up to seven weeks at a time and spends the other seven right here with you. Follow him on Twitter, @andrewghayes .