Poised on the banks of the Ohio River, Louisville blends small-town charm with urban sophistication. The city's claim to fame is the Kentucky Derby. The race at Churchill Downs has been a national event for more than 120 years. Many of us first learned of the city from a baseball bat. Today, the rebuilt Louisville Slugger Factory is another major draw. The city itself has been revitalized with a bustling riverfront district that features the inviting Riverfront Plaza. Tourists may take scenic river cruises aboard The Belle or The Star. Louisville is also blessed with a dynamic arts scene, featuring the Kentucky Center for the Arts, as well as several fine museums and annual festivals. For dining, the city offers 2,500 restaurants, highlighted by the festive "Restaurant Row" on the Bardstown Road corridor.

Louisville has steadily gained notice as one of the country’s most vital restaurant scenes. With over 2,500 restaurants, visitors from around the world are astounded by the variety and quality of fine dining in the area by chefs who have taken regional cuisine to a nationally recognized level. There are quiet cafés, coffee houses, ethnic restaurants, bourbon lounges, casual eateries and popular national chains. From burgers to burgoo, grits to gorgonzola, and fries to foccacia, you'll find just the platter to please your palate.