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Louisville
Louisville is world-renowned for being home to America's most
exciting two sporting minutes each year when the Kentucky Derby is
run at the famed Churchill Downs racetrack. The thundering of the
hooves of thoroughbred racehorses, however, is not all this lively
city on the banks of the Ohio River has to offer. Kentucky's
largest city also offers scores of fine restaurants and a diverse
arts community, and boasts some of America's most beautiful parks
and renowned art and science museums.
Louisville is definitely a city of good taste, with more than
2,500 restaurants serving an astounding variety of cuisines,
ranging from quiet cafés and coffee houses to ethnic restaurants
and gourmet palaces. The city is big on the national sporting map,
too, being the home of the famed Louisville Slugger, and baseball
fans flock to the downtown museum dedicated to the 'Official Bat of
Major League Baseball'. This, together with some exciting
attractions like an indoor forest, a restored old sternwheeler
river boat, an excellent zoo and a thrilling amusement park, makes
Louisville a perfect family holiday destination, set in the very
heart of America. The local tourist authority boasts that the city
is within a day's drive of more than half the population of the
United States.
Information & Facts
Climate
Louisville's weather is temperate and seasonal. Summers are hot
with cool evenings so bring along a light jacket or coat. Spring
and summer are the wettest seasons, although rainfall is fairly
constant all year round, and snow usually falls in winter, allowing
for winter sports. Winter temperatures range from 27°F to 43°F
(-3°C to 6°C) and in summer it varies between 66°F and 86°F (19°C
and 30°C).
Getting Around
Louisville is regarded as one of the most accessible cities in
the United States, having excellent road and rail links in addition
to its international airport. Once in the city, it is best to make
use of the frequent and efficient bus service or the Toonerville II
Trolley, which serves the hotel and shopping district. Some routes
operate as late as 2am, and downtown trolleys run from 7.30am to
6pm. Taxis are also easy to find, and some hotels run their own
complimentary shuttle services between the airport, the downtown
area and other main points. Louisville has a strong cycling
tradition, and there are several on-road bike lanes downtown.
Language
English is the most common language but Spanish is often
spoken in south-western states.
Money
The US Dollar (USD) is the unit of currency and is divided into
100 cents. Only major banks exchange foreign currency. ATMs are
widespread and credit cards and travellers cheques are widely
accepted. Travellers cheques should be taken in US Dollars to avoid
hassles. Banking hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.