Travel and Outdoors

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Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Louisville’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of LOU, cities across the world await.
March 27, 2026 02:08 PM
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Patrick Sidwell
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Ladies at Beachaven Winery, The Candleloft, and boutiques.
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Introducing your next girls’ trip
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Travel and Outdoors
Work underway on new project at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
The development will surround the Yew Dell castle, transforming the area into a new attraction.
April 19, 2024
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Events
Celebrate Earth Day in the Parklands
The Roots & Rhythms Earth Day Fest is coming this Friday to the Parklands
April 15, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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City
How to turn your yard into a managed natural landscape
Louisville’s Code of Ordinances allows managed natural landscapes — under certain conditions.
April 15, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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City
Ground has been broken at Windsor Park
Louisville’s park family has a new member.
April 5, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
How to enjoy the eclipse last minute
Even if you don’t have big plans, you can still enjoy the solar eclipse right here in Louisville.
April 5, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Events
Get your garden ready at the Paristown Garden Show
The 3rd annual event will feature over 100 vendors and 30 free seminars.
April 2, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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“Next” level improvements at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
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Events
Buy Local Fair returns on Sunday, June 8
The annual Louisville event is returning to Lynn Family Stadium.
June 4, 2025
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City
This project will ‘remake’ Louisville’s Main Street
Bike lanes + two-way traffic are on the way.
June 3, 2025
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Jeff Milby
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Culture
Cultural Pass 2025: Your passport to Louisville summer fun
Louisvillians up to 21 can get free access to over 50 cultural institutions this summer.
June 2, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
Explained: Kentucky historical markers
Everything you need to know about the Kentucky Historical Society’s markers.
May 29, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
How Chef Edward Lee’s heritage shapes his culinary identity
The Louisville restaurateur credits his Korean American identity for inspiring some of his famous fusion dishes.
May 22, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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Culture
Louisville’s history through the eyes of a cicada
Brood XIV emerges every 17 years — what did Louisville look like to previous generations of these noisy insects?
May 21, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Food
3 ways to mark International Pickle Week in Louisville
Whether you’re looking to order some fried pickles at a restaurant, buy a jar of pickles from the store, or make your own pickled dish at home — we’ve got your cravings covered.
May 21, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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Business
5 bourbons you can only find in Kentucky (for now)
These labels are distilled in such small batches they’re nearly impossible to find outside the Bluegrass State.
May 21, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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City
Downtown just got a little bit bigger
Metro council approved a request to expand the Louisville Downtown Management District last week, increasing access to resources + funding.
May 20, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Get the scoop: New ice cream shops around Louisville
If you’re after a sweet summer treat, these new ice cream parlors have you covered.
May 19, 2025
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Declan Lowthian