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3 ways to be a hometown tourist in Louisville
Locals can take advantage of discounts + deals from Jan. 23-Feb. 1
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Jeff Milby
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The luxury Polo Cup event returns for a third year — and there’s a champagne limo bus
We’re not talking about fancy collared shirts here, people.
August 29, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Food
Eat pasta made in a flaming wheel of cheese
You only live once.
August 28, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Events
FieriCon is taking Louisvillians to Flavortown
Holy moly, Stromboli!
August 21, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Events
2023 Kentucky State Fair by the numbers
We couldn’t get an exact number of corn dogs sold, but trust us — it’s a lot.
August 15, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Sports
New pickleball venues in Louisville
Time to work on that backswing.
August 7, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Business
$140+ million resort is coming to Bullitt County
Go ahead and make plans for a weekend getaway in 2027.
July 20, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Food
Sip these 4 purple drinks
These cocktails, sodas, and energy drinks will leave you in a purple haze.
July 14, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Food
“The Walking Dead” stars open a new restaurant downtown
Nic & Norman’s is a Southern-inspired concept on Whiskey Alley.
June 30, 2023
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Katie Molck
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