Greater Louisville Area Guide
While searching for an apartment to rent in Louisville, KY, you will want to take some time to explore this historic and diverse city. As the largest city in Kentucky, there is something here to interest everyone.
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A good place to start your exploration is the West Main District, home to museum row. This area includes the Frazier International History Museum, the Louisville Science Center and the Muhammad Ali Center. Other museums of interest include the Speed Art Museum, the Filson Historical Society, the Portland Museum and the Historic Locust Grove. The 21c Museum Hotel is a hotel that showcases contemporary art in its public spaces. Other interesting historic sites include the Belle of Louisville, which is the oldest Mississippi style steamboat in operation in the US, the Formington Hills Plantation, and the Waverly Hills Sanatorium, which is a reported haunted area that has been featured on several paranormal television shows. There are plans to turn the Sanatorium into a hotel designed for guests looking for a haunted adventure. Also of interest is the Louisville Slugger Factory and Museum.
Louisville is also a great place for lovers of the arts. Louisville is home to many festivals throughout the year including the Humana Festival of New American Plays, Abbey Road on the River, which is the world’s largest Beatles Festival, and the Bluegrass Balloon Festival. The Bardstown Road area of the city showcases the city’s Indie Scene.
Louisville is also a great area for outdoor enthusiasts. Cherokee Park includes a mixed use loop and amphitheatre. Other notable parks include Iroquois Park, Shawnee Park and Seneca Park. Jefferson Memorial Forest is the largest municipal urban forest in the United States, which includes a wildlife refuge and over 30 miles of hiking trails.
As you can see, Louisville has plenty to offer their apartment residents. Whether you are eager to live in a booming metropolis or relax in a quaint suburb, Louisville has something for everyone. If you haven’t narrowed down your apartment search to a specific city or neighborhood within the greater Louisville area, our Area Guides and Neighborhood Reviews will certainly point you in the right direction. Choose from the cities below to learn about their living style, demographics and neighborhoods. Once you find the right area to suit your needs, finding an apartment will be easy.
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