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Louisville
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Louisville is Kentucky's largest city, built around the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs and the start of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Bat maker Louisville Slugger and boxer Muhammad Ali both trace to the city, and its riverfront core mixes Victorian-era Old Louisville with a compact downtown.
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Louisville is Kentucky's largest city, built around the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs and the start of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Bat maker Louisville Slugger and boxer Muhammad Ali both trace to the city, and its riverfront core mixes Victorian-era Old Louisville with a compact downtown.
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Louisville is Kentucky's largest city, built around the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs and the start of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Bat maker Louisville Slugger and boxer Muhammad Ali both trace to the city, and its riverfront core mixes Victorian-era Old Louisville with a compact downtown.
Best forBourbon tours; horse-racing fans; a long weekend of food and history
When to goSpring for Derby season and mild weather; fall for fewer crowds
Getting aroundCompact walkable downtown; car recommended for distilleries and other neighborhoods
Where to stayDowntown for Whiskey Row and bourbon bars; NuLu for restaurants
Maybe skip ifYou want beaches, mountains or a car-free trip
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