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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.
March 10, 2026 03:00 PM
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Travel and Outdoors
Let’s go glamping, Louisville
Progress Park is open for the season.
March 5, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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15 interesting facts about Louisville
You can thank us the next time you host a trivia night.
February 9, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Algonquin Park pool renovations are underway
New features to the Algonquin Park pool are expected to be complete by spring 2025.
February 6, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
Have a splash of fun at the Louisville Boat, RV, and Sportshow this week
It’s giving summer vibes in January.
January 22, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Travel and Outdoors
Learn how to garden at the library’s new event series
The beet grows on.
January 16, 2024
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Katie Molck
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Travel and Outdoors
Take a road trip to the Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort
Hit the road and head to Robbinsville, NC — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
January 11, 2024
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Katie Molck
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City
Amtrak in Louisville: past, present... and future?
All aboard? Time will tell.
January 10, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Derby City is trending
Tripadvisor says Louisville is among the top 15 ‘Trending Destinations’ in the US
January 10, 2024
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