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Just how bad is the traffic in Louisville?
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
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Waterfront Park is No. 1
Louisville’s Waterfront Park was ranked the best riverwalk in the country by USA Today.
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Happy trails: Our guide to Louisville hiking trails
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Everything you need to know about bike laws in Louisville
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