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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.
October 28, 2025 10:07 AM
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Spring has sprung at Bernheim Forest
Check out Bernheim Forest’s nationally recognized magnolias, plus three events to help you get into the spring spirit.
March 20, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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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 12, 2025
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A guide to Louisville’s extraordinary parks
We’re highlighting the top parks that Louisville has to offer — complete with splash pads, playgrounds, walking trails, and dog-friendly spaces.
March 4, 2025
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Lennie Omalza
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The most unique places to stay in Louisville
From rotating riverside views to a room that doubles as an art piece, Louisville is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
February 4, 2025
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Cambrie Juarez
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New Year’s resoLOUtions from LOUtoday’s readers
We asked and you answered — here’s what Louisvillians want to see and do in the new year.
January 9, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Get ready to CONNECT at Bernheim Forest
The annual event will feature interactive art, food trucks, and live music across two stages.
August 11, 2025
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Department stores that used to exist in Louisville
This back-to-school history lesson takes a look at five former department + mall anchor stores that used to be in Louisville.
July 31, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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What if Louisville had a WNBA team?
The women’s basketball program at the University of Louisville is top-notch, but what would a WNBA expansion look like?
July 16, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Kid-friendly activities in Louisville
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Louisville, KY has to offer — complete with animal encounters, educational activities, and outdoor fun.
July 16, 2025
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Where would you put an outdoor library in Louisville?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in SATX.
July 14, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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Museums in Louisville
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 13 museums in Louisville, KY have it all.
June 25, 2025
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Ethel Loveless makes the coolest wigs in Louisville
This local burlesque star creates wigs fit for a queen in her Highlands home.
June 19, 2025
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