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Travel and Outdoors
When to expect peak fall foliage in Louisville
November is going to be a colorful month in Derby City, and there are plenty of places to look at the leaves before they fall.
October 22, 2024 03:42 PM
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Happy trails: Our guide to Louisville hiking trails
Check out these 14 hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around Derby City for outdoor adventures.
October 20, 2024
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The Tom Owen CycLOUvia is coming to Bardstown Road
Get your pedals ready.
October 15, 2024
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waterfront cove in Destin
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Escape to a sunny destination this winter
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Waterfront Park’s Great Lawn gets a new name — and $1 million dollars
You’ll want to dog-ear this page to remember the new name.
October 9, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Travel and Outdoors
Turn your lights off to help save migratory birds
Lights Out Louisville encourages you turn go dark at night.
October 8, 2024
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Dinner with a view: Louisville’s guide to outdoor dining
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Louisville’s many beautiful patios.
September 26, 2024
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Mark your calendars for ColorFest at Bernheim Forest
Plus, three things not to miss while you’re there
September 25, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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A prestigious award for NuLu’s Hotel Genevieve
The boutique hotel is one of 5,000 hotels in the world to receive a Michelin Key.
September 16, 2024
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Check out this “Beetlejuice"-themed pop-up bar in Louisville
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October 22, 2024
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Your guide to the Original Highlands
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October 21, 2024
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See a bilingual Día de los Muertos musical this weekend
“Sugar Skull!” is a touring show featuring music and dance from Mexico.
October 21, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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This downtown underpass just got a lot more colorful
City installs new LED lighting system on Main Street.
October 18, 2024
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Your guide to the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election in LOU
Find information here on where and how to vote + what will be on the ballot.
October 18, 2024
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110 years of the Belle of Louisville
The Belle of Louisville is 110 — how does that stack up against other LOU landmarks?
October 17, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
Where to play board games in Louisville
Game on, Louisville.
October 17, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
This documentary trailer has the Louisville internet buzzing
The new film covers John Y. Brown, Jr., aka “The most interesting man you’ve never heard of.”
October 16, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Events
See 3 local films at a brand new film festival
The inaugural 502 Lumens festival is this weekend.
October 15, 2024
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