I've lived in Louisville almost all of my life and almost 90% of resident's that I know have never visited Churchill Downs on Derby Day.. the Kentucky Derby is actually a two-week festival of many activities that are way cheaper if not free... Derby is the finale and it cost most..
I was born and raised in Louisville. I love my hometown. If you're looking for short weekend getaways, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago are short drives.
I’ve lived here all my life and haven’t done some of these (date night ideas) 😀. Love the video just one correction. It’s not the riverfront. It’s called the “Waterfront”! 👍🏼
Is that building across from the Louisville slugger museum still there?,it looks like a sail on a boat... I was a suspended acoustical ceiling installer, I worked on that building and ChurchHill downs @4:57 is all my work... My name is in the ceilings.. hehehe🤫🤫🤫 Blessings and prayers ✨🙏🕊️🙏✨
As someone from Louisville, please be careful if you decide to explore random neighborhoods, not all are friendly, especially the neighborhoods surrounding Churchill Downs.
I’ve lived in Louisville my entire life and have never had any issues in those neighborhoods. Some of the city’s nicer neighborhoods surround Churchill Downs. Maybe the problem is you.
Louisville native here, great video but also worth mentioning is the the great steamboat race, balloon race and glow during derby. Street rod nationals in August, The Saint James art fair, the bourbon festival, the zombie walk and our impressive park system
We have fresh seafood because UPS flight hub is in Louisville. Not only do they fly in freshly caught fish, I've heard that there are large live-wells used for transporting fresh farmed fish. It's pretty wild that a landlocked city could be serving you "the catch of the day" seafood.
@@woltersworldHey, Id like to ask you whether you would accept me living in US as a gay man. How is ur attitude about gays? Would you have a problem with me living there? 😊
This was really accurate and gets the stamp of approval from me! The "mid-wester gem with southern flair" couldn't be more accurate. Loved that you mentioned Bardstown Road/the Highlands and all of our parks. And the FOOD! We have some of the best food in the country, and thanks to having the biggest UPS airport in the country we get incredibly fresh seafood! You really did your research!!
I will add if you come here in Sept/Oct. we have the Louder than Life festival for rock/metal music. As far as corrections...you can call it The Derby (most of us do....even if we don't go), I've never met anyone who actually likes a mint julep and I've lived here 40+ years, and we are southern (if you want midwest cross the river....it's there for a reason). Also, as someone else in the comments already mentioned, we care more about college basketball than we do about horses. The UK/UofL dream game is probably marked on more calendars than Christmas (Dec. 22nd this year if you're curious).
Really strange seeing you in my town! I've been following you for years. You did a great, comprehensive job describing our city. Whoever showed you around did a great job of giving you the full experience. You're great, man! Thank you!
Heheh, check out "Project zomboid." Zombie game set in Kentucky, has Louisville in it with pretty good detail. Ever wanted to fight off hords of zombies in your home town? You can even torch some of your fave buissnessess!
I lived in Louisville when I just moved to the US and I consider it my American hometown. I’m glad you had fun there. I LOVE & MISS my beloved Louisville!!!
Big Second on the food scene. Within 2 miles from my apartment there's probably over 100 locally owned restaurants and they're almost all incredible. Eat Local when you're in town, there's so much culinary talent. Also don't say riverfront, call it the waterfront. But everything else is excellent advice and Mark delivered another banger
Live in Louisville. Do: Visit the riverfront. Great parks, spraygrounds, walk across the river on an old train bridge. Free fun! Don’t: Be knowledgeable about where you are. Western Louisville is not a good place to go if you’re a tourist, Louisville has a bad crime problem that seems to be getting worse each year. Downtown is pretty safe, just be careful going west. I’ve spent a good amount of time in those neighborhoods, not a place for a tourist to be.
Unfortunately the west end was abandoned in the years better 40s-70s because of the civil rights movement. Businesses left and so did community support. I can't speak for every city, but I think there is a similar story.
Louisville Is My Second Home, Shoutout To Louisville, Much Love & Respect From Me Cincinnati. 💯 They Always Show Me Love Every Time I'm Down There. I'LL ALWAYS HOLD IT DOWN FROM THE 513 TO THE 502 KEEPIN' IT FOREVER T.R.U. 💯
One big miss, early August, the Nation Street Rod Association has it's National Meet here. If you're a gear head or just like custom Hot Rods, Street Rods and 60's Muscle by the thousand (s) you will find yourself in Heaven.
A couple free things I'd add are the Big 4 pedestrian bridge is great in good weather and if the river is low enough there's a huge fossil bed at Falls of the Ohio. Also a great bird watching location.
Thank you for this video I'm moving from Charlotte, NC to now make my home in Louisville,KY! My best friend is from here and after more than 20 years called him up this is where I want to make my home and expand my knowledge and expertise in martial arts. I'm so glad to finally be coming here for good ❤. Thank you again
Lived here most of my life, and I would say that Louisville, is somewhat of a Southern/Northern city. As I tell my family from Oakland, and Los Angeles. This is the biggest smallest city you have been too. FYI thank you for mention other things to do here other than Bourbon. Take care and stay safe out there!
Little known fact and interesting trivia/history - Elvis Presley’s grandfather, Jessie D. Presley, lived and died in Louisville. He died in April of 1973 and is buried in Louisville Memorial Gardens. Elvis introduced him at a sold out concert at Freedom Hall in 1971. He also attended two shows his grandson performed at the armory in 1956. Thanks for a great video!
I'm live in Louisville I was born in 1981 to the late Betty underwood the city of Louisville love me and my family and I love all the people in my city white and black we go to the east west north and can't forget my people out south much love to all it's about respect in my city God bless too my city where my keys to my city
Born and raised there, just moved to Jersey but I wish I could move back. Thank you for showcasing Louisville, KY for all its wonderful spots and food joints!
Excellent video! Much more positive than I thought it was going to be, going on the title. I'm not a native, but have lived here for 17 years, so I can offer some input. Yes, we have patience when people don't know how to pronounce the name of the city, but that patience tends to run out at "Lewis-ville". Do *not* call it that. There are other Louisvilles in the U.S. that do pronounce it that way, but not this one. The Frazier Museum and the Science Center are definitely worth a stop, especially if you're here with kids. There's a museum pass, called Main Ticket, you can get that works at multiple museums and saves you a money over paying each museum's admission individually. I love how you strategically placed the stop light when you filmed the giant David downtown, lol. Yes, folks, he is two stories tall and anatomically correct. The best park system is the Parklands of Floyds Fork on the far east side of the city. Tons to do for all abilities and ages. Do not tell a Louisvillian that Louisville isn't a southern city! Louisville very much thinks it's The South. The riverfront is definitely worth a stop. We have no fewer than 3 bridges that allow pedestrians on them so you can walk from Kentucky to Indiana. Definitely take the Big Four Bridge over to Jeffersonville's beautifully redeveloped downtown. A ride on the 107-year-old Belle of Louisville is another highlight. I think one thing about Louisville that might surprise the most people is that it really is a wonderful food city. Tons of different nationalities and cuisines to choose from. On of my favorites is an Ethiopian place near Bowman Field. And there's a Chinese restaurant with actual Chinese fare, like chicken feet! Seriously, whatever your taste, you'll find a restaurant here to fit the bill. We're not just fried chicken and sweet tea. You were very kind in the way you mentioned staying safe. Louisville has suffered some bad press recently, and, unfortunately, the city does, like any big city, have its problems. Yes, we definitely have a homeless problem, and crime on the west side of town (west of 9th Street) has gotten out of hand. But, any big city will have its issues, and Louisville is no different. Come to Louisville! There's a ton to do here, and you'll get some great food.
@@Trple777 That's still relatively quiet. Traffic can be crazy. Plus side is you've got Tom Sawyer Park nearby and more shopping and restaurants than you'll ever be able to keep up with.
I moved here from Texas 20 years ago and you hit the nail on the head that they think of themselves as a southern city or part of the south. I've had quite a few heated conversations over this.
I've lived in ky. My whole life , I've lived and worked in Louisville for a few years.. I did live in South Alabama for 5 years when I was a kid.. and yeah Kentucky thinks we're part of " the South " Wrong! Not even close..
I was born and raised here and I do NOT think of myself to be southern at all. I also, think that it should be Louis-ville, not Louie-ville. If it should be said that way, it should be spelled that way. English, am I right? 😒
You did a VERY good job on this video! As a native, I can say that you presented a very accurate view of our city. Thank you for not speaking 100% negative like some people do.
Where you hit it home is when you said it's a "Midwestern City with a Southern Vibe". Even Geographically, Louisville is way closer to the Canada border than the Gulf of Mexico, lol
It's definitely some of both. People have a hard time with that--it has to be one thing or the other and they want to fight about it. It's a mix--both southern and mid-western.
Best food/restaurant corridors in Louisville: East Market St, Bardstown Rd between Cave Hill and Taylorsville Rd, and Frankfort between Mellwood and Lexington Rd. Market, of course, is in downtown. Bardstown and Frankfurt are very close. The latter two areas include numerous residential areas and neighborhoods.
Louisville Zoo, Kentucky Kingdom and the airport. Those are the only places I've been in that city. I'm from the Lexington area, another great city in Kentucky!
If you are a soccer fan, don't miss out on a Louisville City FC or Racing Louisville match! Louisville is quickly becoming an American soccer city! LouCity is one of the most successful soccer teams in the US. Founded in 2015, they have made the Eastern Conference finals of the USL (US Second division) every year of their existence, and have made the Cup Finals three times with two Finals wins! City and Racing play at one of the nations newest soccer stadiums: Lynn Family Stadium in the Butchertown neighborhood just east of Downtown.
Why is there a crime problem? Why aren’t the laws enforced? Why would the people resort to crime? Asking because all big problems are awaiting solutions.
LOL I appreciated that, too. I was also thinking that, as for mispronouncing our city's name, Mark is right, we won't get mad at someone for it. But what he didn't mention, is that we WILL giggle about you later, to our friends LOL!! To anyone else reading this, we don't laugh in a mean spirited way. It's just funny to us, because it's always easy to tell if someone isn't a local. 😂😂
I think the most important rules tend to be transportation related. Don't rely on busses in the city. We do not have anything close to the public transportation infrastructure for a city of this size and land area. At the same time, if you want to explore the Highlands, get an uber. The area is one or the most walkable parts of the city, but it is a nightmare to drive, and there isn't a surplus of parking. Get them to drop you off, walk, explore. Hit the side streets. Old Louisville isn't the only place with beautiful Victorian architecture. Don't think you can't get good food in strip malls. We have a surprising number of truly great places that people are reluctant to try because of their location.
The Parklands on the outskirts of Jefferson County/Louisville have really beautiful fields of flowers blooming in the spring and summer and even the fall. I prefer it as my go to park over the other parks.
Glad you liked my hometown. It has a surprising eclectic amount of ethnic restaurants for a smallish southern town...got to go to bardstown Kentucky if you want the real bourbon small town feel. About 45 minutes south
Thinking of moving there. We have racehorses so it’s a given! I’m glad I watched this it really is a wonderful city and my husband and I are foodies LOL
It’s a great place to visit. Living here, especially if you’re not from here, is a different story. The town is very provincial. I’ve been here 16 years and I still feel like a visitor.
The loisville science center was one of my favorite places to go as a kid its really fun all though its kinda for younger kids but its still really fun
My hometown! Don't forget the Old Spaghetti Factory, The Science Center for kids, Star of Jefferson, Conrad Castle, St. James neighborhood, definitely hit Bardstown Rd, and thanks for saying "Looavul"! (Not exactly Louisville, but a visit to Waverly Hills during Halloween time is so fun!)
@@karenhackney9920 valid point. A tourist probably wouldn't realize Waverly Hill's is basically a suburb of Louisville. Most people don't realize that places like Shively and Lyndon are in Louisville, but they both have their own mayors.
@@LordHarv I have been to both many times. Of course you see more at Cherokee because ppl are more concentrated. Parklands is 6 parks connected by the Louisville loop, it is massive. Everything Cherokee has, it has more and better objectively.
Lou-uh-vull (sat it fast)! Stay away from the West-End it's WWIII. Don't come in August (hot as fck) Don't come in Jan-Feb (cold as fck) March is the cloudiest month. Check ya calendar for Waterfront concerts. Tons of local restaurants on: Main St Bardstown rd Frankfort Ave
No doubt about the weather. Spring and Fall are fantastic (usually). I mean you never know what you're going to get too far ahead of time but the best weather is always in those two seasons. The one thing you can predict for sure is winter will be too cold and summer will usually be too hot depending on your preference. Some like it hot. 😆
There are numerous "REAL" distilleries right in Louisville and within a very short drive of downtown Louisville. I've been to those and one, Makers Mark in Loretto, KY. I've also been to one in Nelson County, I think it was Heaven Hill but, not sure. I know they also have a presence in Louisville/Jefferson Co., KY.
@@terrib627 I think I did mention Maker's, which is a Beam Bourbon. There is however, a bit of a controversy in the Bluegrass as two distilleries claim to be the oldest/longest running. Those two being Beam and Buffalo Trace.
Seafood in Louisville was swimming in the ocean yesterday because UPS Air Hub is in town. Most non-coastal cities get seafood from 2 days ago. Rolled oysters are big in Louisville as well as great Cod sandwiches which are prevalent at summer Catholic picnics and fish frys. Must try an original Kern’s Bakery Derby Pie (trademarked) and famous bourbon balls that were not mentioned in video. I suggest a butterkuchen at Nords bakery if non-chocolate lover’s
I know that it's not technically in louiville but it's right across the river. The very first Texas Roadhouse Clarksville Indiana about a five-minute drive
I've been watching your videos for years as I've also traveled to some of the places you have (mostly in Italy) so it was a bit of a shock for me to see you were in the city where I was born. I have lived just 10 miles north of Louisville all my life so I still consider it my city. You did a great job with this. You could obviously spend hours going over details about various parts of town but this was a great overview.
Took a girl’s trip there in June. Stayed in the NuLu area which had great food and bars. Went to Churchill Downs and learned how to bet on horses. Went to a Drag Brunch. The whole experience was epic! We’ll be back!
I would add don't expect a lot of horse racing knowledge from the locals. We act like horse racing experts two weeks out of the year but that's about it. Now if you want some basketball information you've come to the right place. We can talk your ear off about basketball 365-24-7. Basketball is a major passion around here considering The University of Louisville, The University of Kentucky, and Indiana University are all three in the top ten of greatest programs in college basketball history and all three have large fan bases here in the city. Soccer is making a huge surge here but it has a few more generations to go before it can catch up to our passion for basketball.
Thank you for going way beyond bourbon and the horse race scene. Lou-a-vul has SO much -- the best 1800s Victorian and Greek Revival architecture in the U.S. The cultural attractions are major league -- theater and classical music. And the museums could fill a month's itinerary. Come here, folks!
Next time, don't forget the Big Four Bridge. It's a landmark. It's a pedestrian and bicycle bridge that spirals up from Louisville Waterfront Park and crosses the Ohio River before it descends on the Indiana side (Jeffersonville). I think it's about a mile long.
And there are some good places to eat over on that side of the river too. The buttermilk fried chicken at Red Yeti's might be the best chicken I've ever had.
Born and raised, and it Lou-Uh-Vull, I’ll also accept Looneyville cause it’s fun lmao. Roof top grill has fire food, oh and don’t forget about the top 5 star restaurant in the city Dinos at 26th and Broadway it’s a must see destination.
We are very welcoming here in Louisville. We're also a very ethically diverse city that celebrates that with WorldFest formerly called Heritage Weekend. Don't forget to visit for the Saint James Art Show.
A zipline underground! Wow! I want to try the one on the Spanish Porteguese border going from one country to another but the underground one sounds cool to try
I've lived in Louisville almost all of my life and almost 90% of resident's that I know have never visited Churchill Downs on Derby Day.. the Kentucky Derby is actually a two-week festival of many activities that are way cheaper if not free... Derby is the finale and it cost most..
Yeah, because churchill downs doesnt want us dirty peasants shitting up their horse race.
The derby isnt for us. It's for the very rich and famous.
The best part , the bridges
When alcohol is the best part , something is off , you can get that anywhere
I was born and raised in Louisville. I love my hometown. If you're looking for short weekend getaways, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago are short drives.
And Nashville
Chi town... best place to be shot.
Bro, what about Germany or London?
I’ve lived here all my life and haven’t done some of these (date night ideas) 😀. Love the video just one correction. It’s not the riverfront. It’s called the “Waterfront”! 👍🏼
Interesting. I've always said "Riverfront." Maybe it's a generational thing.
Also its not a river boat. Its the belle of louisville. You can also go to cave hill to see where Muhammad Ali is buried.
@@hmiller0018 I mean it's still a river boat though
how many hordes of zombies are there?
Is that building across from the Louisville slugger museum still there?,it looks like a sail on a boat...
I was a suspended acoustical ceiling installer, I worked on that building and ChurchHill downs @4:57 is all my work... My name is in the ceilings.. hehehe🤫🤫🤫
Blessings and prayers
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As someone from Louisville, please be careful if you decide to explore random neighborhoods, not all are friendly, especially the neighborhoods surrounding Churchill Downs.
As someone that lives near Churchill downs, don't get yourself caught outside at night lol
Dang we wanted to visit Louisville for Christmas too
I’ve lived in Louisville my entire life and have never had any issues in those neighborhoods. Some of the city’s nicer neighborhoods surround Churchill Downs. Maybe the problem is you.
Right watch your ass on longfield
@@Henray316 the people saying they're scared are soft. Lived here my whole life
Born and raised in Louisville! We moved out to Brandenburg but we go back to Louisville constantly! I truly do love the city and everything about it!
Louisville native here, great video but also worth mentioning is the the great steamboat race, balloon race and glow during derby. Street rod nationals in August, The Saint James art fair, the bourbon festival, the zombie walk and our impressive park system
There is no more Zombie Walk now, sadly.
@@rainy_ramone hopefully after the covid insanity it will return
@@rainy_ramone Wait what!?! Since when?
@@rainy_ramone i can tell you rn that there are a lot of zombies in louisville
@@idkyet4924 Yeah, Louisville might have the biggest zombie population in all of Kentucky
We have fresh seafood because UPS flight hub is in Louisville. Not only do they fly in freshly caught fish, I've heard that there are large live-wells used for transporting fresh farmed fish. It's pretty wild that a landlocked city could be serving you "the catch of the day" seafood.
Lord- what are some of your favorite seafood restaurants in Louisville?
Nice to see all my fellow kentuckians in the comments 🤟 I'm about a 15 minute drive from Louisville myself.
What I enjoy most about your vids is how much work you do just for a few seconds of footage... Thanks for these suggestions and tips.
Thanks Bobby
Louisville is also infamous in creating food deserts, ignoring homeless people...Louisville isn't the compassionate city it claims to be...
@@woltersworldHey, Id like to ask you whether you would accept me living in US as a gay man. How is ur attitude about gays? Would you have a problem with me living there? 😊
This was really accurate and gets the stamp of approval from me! The "mid-wester gem with southern flair" couldn't be more accurate. Loved that you mentioned Bardstown Road/the Highlands and all of our parks. And the FOOD! We have some of the best food in the country, and thanks to having the biggest UPS airport in the country we get incredibly fresh seafood! You really did your research!!
I will add if you come here in Sept/Oct. we have the Louder than Life festival for rock/metal music. As far as corrections...you can call it The Derby (most of us do....even if we don't go), I've never met anyone who actually likes a mint julep and I've lived here 40+ years, and we are southern (if you want midwest cross the river....it's there for a reason). Also, as someone else in the comments already mentioned, we care more about college basketball than we do about horses. The UK/UofL dream game is probably marked on more calendars than Christmas (Dec. 22nd this year if you're curious).
Really strange seeing you in my town! I've been following you for years. You did a great, comprehensive job describing our city. Whoever showed you around did a great job of giving you the full experience. You're great, man! Thank you!
Heheh, check out "Project zomboid." Zombie game set in Kentucky, has Louisville in it with pretty good detail. Ever wanted to fight off hords of zombies in your home town? You can even torch some of your fave buissnessess!
@@CKRedicus No shit? I've has that game on my wishlist and has no idea.
@@nitrouscatfish5827 crazy stuff! Ahahaha it's a good game my new obsession
As someone who grew up here I think you got it right! I still visit every couple of years!
😭I lived in Louisville in 1983-88. 😭Memories and memories. Loved it. 😭
I lived in Louisville when I just moved to the US and I consider it my American hometown. I’m glad you had fun there. I LOVE & MISS my beloved Louisville!!!
That's cool. Hope I got to bring back some good memories.
THE LOCAL MUSIC SCENE IS FANTASTIC. DONT PASS UP ON A GREAT SHOW!
Big Second on the food scene. Within 2 miles from my apartment there's probably over 100 locally owned restaurants and they're almost all incredible. Eat Local when you're in town, there's so much culinary talent.
Also don't say riverfront, call it the waterfront. But everything else is excellent advice and Mark delivered another banger
Cheers!
@@woltersworld The riverfront 's in Cincinnati (I had to say that quietly lest someone hear me).
@@woltersworld Hi brother super cool 👍👍👌🏻👌🏻
That’s exactly what I tell people who are coming to visit Louisville. Check out our local restaurants because we have great food.
Going to guess you live near the highlands with that many local restaurants near you?
Live in Louisville.
Do: Visit the riverfront. Great parks, spraygrounds, walk across the river on an old train bridge. Free fun!
Don’t: Be knowledgeable about where you are. Western Louisville is not a good place to go if you’re a tourist, Louisville has a bad crime problem that seems to be getting worse each year. Downtown is pretty safe, just be careful going west. I’ve spent a good amount of time in those neighborhoods, not a place for a tourist to be.
I was gonna touch on that. Tourists actually need a "green zone" map. I've had to explain to so many families and groups while downtown...
@@notquiteright45014 It's quickly becoming all of Louisville is a "No Go Zone".
Unfortunately the west end was abandoned in the years better 40s-70s because of the civil rights movement. Businesses left and so did community support. I can't speak for every city, but I think there is a similar story.
Never experienced a crime in the west...got robbed on Lexington Road out east. Visit the Kentucky African American Heritage Center
@@syvyn11 I believe you. I left towards the end of the protests/riots last year. Miss Louisville though 💯
Louisville Is My Second Home, Shoutout To Louisville, Much Love & Respect From Me Cincinnati. 💯 They Always Show Me Love Every Time I'm Down There. I'LL ALWAYS HOLD IT DOWN FROM THE 513 TO THE 502 KEEPIN' IT FOREVER T.R.U. 💯
Back at you!
The Mega Cavern zipline is a lot of fun. Be sure to check out the witches' tree, too.
The Mega Cavern has a big Christmas event. Kids love it.
The witch's tree is near our central park.
One big miss, early August, the Nation Street Rod Association has it's National Meet here. If you're a gear head or just like custom Hot Rods, Street Rods and 60's Muscle by the thousand (s) you will find yourself in Heaven.
Me encanta Louisville, es una ciudad encantadora, I feel like a home.
I as a 13 year old I can say this guy actually knows what he's talking about
Respect, my young fellow Louisvillian. You gave me a chuckle :)
Thanks for checking us out in The Ville.
I have visited Louisville many, many times due to the fact I have family there. It is a great city!
I am homesick watching this.
I live and adore Louisville.
A couple free things I'd add are the Big 4 pedestrian bridge is great in good weather and if the river is low enough there's a huge fossil bed at Falls of the Ohio. Also a great bird watching location.
Thank you for this video I'm moving from Charlotte, NC to now make my home in Louisville,KY! My best friend is from here and after more than 20 years called him up this is where I want to make my home and expand my knowledge and expertise in martial arts. I'm so glad to finally be coming here for good ❤. Thank you again
Lived here most of my life, and I would say that Louisville, is somewhat of a Southern/Northern city. As I tell my family from Oakland, and Los Angeles. This is the biggest smallest city you have been too. FYI thank you for mention other things to do here other than Bourbon. Take care and stay safe out there!
I've heard Louisville described as the northern most southern city, and, at the same time, southern most northern city.
Pretty sure Reno gets the title of Biggest Little City in the World.... I mean, that is their motto
Awesome video! Thumbs up. Louisville is a beautiful city. I love it.
Little known fact and interesting trivia/history - Elvis Presley’s grandfather, Jessie D. Presley, lived and died in Louisville. He died in April of 1973 and is buried in Louisville Memorial Gardens. Elvis introduced him at a sold out concert at Freedom Hall in 1971. He also attended two shows his grandson performed at the armory in 1956. Thanks for a great video!
I used to live in a spot where you could see the Thunder Over Louisville Fireworks from my deck. Big parties and lots of fun!
I’m a Louisville native and I approve this message lmao
Lmfao
Louisville's food scene was much better prior to C19, but it is making its way back.
I’m still mad that butchertown grocery shut down. I loved that place
@@GeronFletcher So many great small places are just gone and the city gave relief money to the bigger places.
The Oaks used to be a mostly local event. Now, out-of-towners have glommed onto it, like Derby.
And now us locals have Thurby… but shhh we’re keeping that to ourselves haha
@@TechnologyOverloadOfficial And now Tuesday and Wednesday of Derby Week is the days for the locals.
I'm live in Louisville I was born in 1981 to the late Betty underwood the city of Louisville love me and my family and I love all the people in my city white and black we go to the east west north and can't forget my people out south much love to all it's about respect in my city God bless too my city where my keys to my city
Born and raised there, just moved to Jersey but I wish I could move back. Thank you for showcasing Louisville, KY for all its wonderful spots and food joints!
I came to Louisville from jersey for school😂where in jersey did you move to?
Best known for there college sports and The Derby and Horses
Excellent video! Much more positive than I thought it was going to be, going on the title.
I'm not a native, but have lived here for 17 years, so I can offer some input.
Yes, we have patience when people don't know how to pronounce the name of the city, but that patience tends to run out at "Lewis-ville". Do *not* call it that. There are other Louisvilles in the U.S. that do pronounce it that way, but not this one.
The Frazier Museum and the Science Center are definitely worth a stop, especially if you're here with kids. There's a museum pass, called Main Ticket, you can get that works at multiple museums and saves you a money over paying each museum's admission individually.
I love how you strategically placed the stop light when you filmed the giant David downtown, lol. Yes, folks, he is two stories tall and anatomically correct.
The best park system is the Parklands of Floyds Fork on the far east side of the city. Tons to do for all abilities and ages.
Do not tell a Louisvillian that Louisville isn't a southern city! Louisville very much thinks it's The South.
The riverfront is definitely worth a stop. We have no fewer than 3 bridges that allow pedestrians on them so you can walk from Kentucky to Indiana. Definitely take the Big Four Bridge over to Jeffersonville's beautifully redeveloped downtown. A ride on the 107-year-old Belle of Louisville is another highlight.
I think one thing about Louisville that might surprise the most people is that it really is a wonderful food city. Tons of different nationalities and cuisines to choose from. On of my favorites is an Ethiopian place near Bowman Field. And there's a Chinese restaurant with actual Chinese fare, like chicken feet! Seriously, whatever your taste, you'll find a restaurant here to fit the bill. We're not just fried chicken and sweet tea.
You were very kind in the way you mentioned staying safe. Louisville has suffered some bad press recently, and, unfortunately, the city does, like any big city, have its problems. Yes, we definitely have a homeless problem, and crime on the west side of town (west of 9th Street) has gotten out of hand. But, any big city will have its issues, and Louisville is no different.
Come to Louisville! There's a ton to do here, and you'll get some great food.
I'm thinking of buying a condo in Rolling Hills. Is it a relatively safe area? Thank you.
@@Trple777 That's still relatively quiet. Traffic can be crazy. Plus side is you've got Tom Sawyer Park nearby and more shopping and restaurants than you'll ever be able to keep up with.
I moved here from Texas 20 years ago and you hit the nail on the head that they think of themselves as a southern city or part of the south. I've had quite a few heated conversations over this.
I've lived in ky. My whole life , I've lived and worked in Louisville for a few years..
I did live in South Alabama for 5 years when I was a kid.. and yeah Kentucky thinks we're part of " the South "
Wrong! Not even close..
I was born and raised here and I do NOT think of myself to be southern at all. I also, think that it should be Louis-ville, not Louie-ville. If it should be said that way, it should be spelled that way. English, am I right? 😒
I would love to visit Louisville Kentucky
It's a nice visit
You did a VERY good job on this video! As a native, I can say that you presented a very accurate view of our city. Thank you for not speaking 100% negative like some people do.
Where you hit it home is when you said it's a "Midwestern City with a Southern Vibe".
Even Geographically, Louisville is way closer to the Canada border than the Gulf of Mexico, lol
It's the northernmost southern city
It's definitely some of both. People have a hard time with that--it has to be one thing or the other and they want to fight about it. It's a mix--both southern and mid-western.
Louisville!!! My hometown for ten years, I love this town and will be returning soon. Awesome place to live work and play.
Great review. Louisville is my hometown and current home. So much to love here. Thanks for the review.
Best food/restaurant corridors in Louisville: East Market St, Bardstown Rd between Cave Hill and Taylorsville Rd, and Frankfort between Mellwood and Lexington Rd. Market, of course, is in downtown. Bardstown and Frankfurt are very close. The latter two areas include numerous residential areas and neighborhoods.
Louisville Zoo, Kentucky Kingdom and the airport. Those are the only places I've been in that city. I'm from the Lexington area, another great city in Kentucky!
If you are a soccer fan, don't miss out on a Louisville City FC or Racing Louisville match! Louisville is quickly becoming an American soccer city! LouCity is one of the most successful soccer teams in the US. Founded in 2015, they have made the Eastern Conference finals of the USL (US Second division) every year of their existence, and have made the Cup Finals three times with two Finals wins! City and Racing play at one of the nations newest soccer stadiums: Lynn Family Stadium in the Butchertown neighborhood just east of Downtown.
Don’t get carjacked or shot…the city is setting some records this year
Glad you mentioned the high crime
Murder city. Stay out of the west end. 😢
Why is there a crime problem? Why aren’t the laws enforced? Why would the people resort to crime? Asking because all big problems are awaiting solutions.
Yayyyy, I appreciate you pronouncing Louisville correctly
LOL I appreciated that, too. I was also thinking that, as for mispronouncing our city's name, Mark is right, we won't get mad at someone for it. But what he didn't mention, is that we WILL giggle about you later, to our friends LOL!! To anyone else reading this, we don't laugh in a mean spirited way. It's just funny to us, because it's always easy to tell if someone isn't a local. 😂😂
Lived here 2 years, one as a Lyft drive... very accurate video!!
There's a cute local bookstore called Carmichael's with locations on both Bardstown and Frankfurt, and coffee shops galore on both roads.
I think the most important rules tend to be transportation related. Don't rely on busses in the city. We do not have anything close to the public transportation infrastructure for a city of this size and land area.
At the same time, if you want to explore the Highlands, get an uber. The area is one or the most walkable parts of the city, but it is a nightmare to drive, and there isn't a surplus of parking. Get them to drop you off, walk, explore. Hit the side streets. Old Louisville isn't the only place with beautiful Victorian architecture.
Don't think you can't get good food in strip malls. We have a surprising number of truly great places that people are reluctant to try because of their location.
As a Louisville native, I can attest everything this man said is PERFECT. So inclusive and accurate.
The Parklands on the outskirts of Jefferson County/Louisville have really beautiful fields of flowers blooming in the spring and summer and even the fall. I prefer it as my go to park over the other parks.
Kentucky is a gorgeous state
True but parts of the state can get backwards and boring.
This is crazy coincidence. I watched your video about Jamaica then went there now I come back to see your in my home town now 😳
No way! Down in my hometown! I see you enjoyed Havana Rumba!
That's where I fell in love with Cuban chimichurri sauce.
Another Louisville event that deserves a mention is the Jack o Lantern Spectacular held every October!
Don’t forget Old Louisville for the many streets of beautiful Victorian painted ladies that have been used in Hollywood movies.
Which ones?
Thanks for visiting my town. Great video!
Glad you liked my hometown. It has a surprising eclectic amount of ethnic restaurants for a smallish southern town...got to go to bardstown Kentucky if you want the real bourbon small town feel. About 45 minutes south
Thinking of moving there. We have racehorses so it’s a given! I’m glad I watched this it really is a wonderful city and my husband and I are foodies LOL
It’s a great place to visit. Living here, especially if you’re not from here, is a different story. The town is very provincial. I’ve been here 16 years and I still feel like a visitor.
The loisville science center was one of my favorite places to go as a kid its really fun all though its kinda for younger kids but its still really fun
My hometown! Don't forget the Old Spaghetti Factory, The Science Center for kids, Star of Jefferson, Conrad Castle, St. James neighborhood, definitely hit Bardstown Rd, and thanks for saying "Looavul"! (Not exactly Louisville, but a visit to Waverly Hills during Halloween time is so fun!)
Waverly Hills is in Louisville.
@@amarsh73 Not right in the city, so many people don't know about it.
@@karenhackney9920 valid point. A tourist probably wouldn't realize Waverly Hill's is basically a suburb of Louisville. Most people don't realize that places like Shively and Lyndon are in Louisville, but they both have their own mayors.
A few of the parks were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Cherokee, Seneca, and Iroquois parks are really nice.
The Parklands of Floyd's Fork is better than all of them.
@@jonnyboom5993 is that why Cherokee park is the most visited/used municipal park in the country?
@@LordHarv The country? LOL, it's not even the most used in the county. In fact, Parklands is the most used.
@@jonnyboom5993 of course I can no longer find proof, but I certainly see more people in cherokee
@@LordHarv I have been to both many times. Of course you see more at Cherokee because ppl are more concentrated. Parklands is 6 parks connected by the Louisville loop, it is massive. Everything Cherokee has, it has more and better objectively.
Thanks for finally doing L’ville!! Now Lexington!! Haha 💋
Lou-uh-vull (sat it fast)!
Stay away from the West-End it's WWIII.
Don't come in August (hot as fck)
Don't come in Jan-Feb (cold as fck)
March is the cloudiest month.
Check ya calendar for Waterfront concerts.
Tons of local restaurants on:
Main St
Bardstown rd
Frankfort Ave
Louisville in August is like Satan's ballsack.
No doubt about the weather. Spring and Fall are fantastic (usually). I mean you never know what you're going to get too far ahead of time but the best weather is always in those two seasons. The one thing you can predict for sure is winter will be too cold and summer will usually be too hot depending on your preference. Some like it hot. 😆
@@amarsh73 😅
This all checks.
If you want to get a full bourbon history leave the city and go out and see the actual distilleries in Nelson County.
There are numerous "REAL" distilleries right in Louisville and within a very short drive of downtown Louisville. I've been to those and one, Makers Mark in Loretto, KY. I've also been to one in Nelson County, I think it was Heaven Hill but, not sure. I know they also have a presence in Louisville/Jefferson Co., KY.
@@ald8612 LOL And to think everyone hasn't even mentioned the one that started the whole thing...BEAM.
@@terrib627
I think I did mention Maker's, which is a Beam Bourbon.
There is however, a bit of a controversy in the Bluegrass as two distilleries claim to be the oldest/longest running. Those two being Beam and Buffalo Trace.
Marion County, too.
Also if you want to go on a great bourbon tour around Kentucky call Mint Julep tours...
I'd encourage people to do that because the countryside outside of Louisville is very pretty, especially during the spring and summer.
Great video! Lots of great homes and architecture in Louisville, too.
Copper & kings and Kentucky peerless totally worth a stop
Victory park is a nice park to visit as well especially at night the locals are especially nice if you wear red
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You trying to get somebody hurt 😭😭
I'm born and raised in Louisville. You explained us well. Come see us. We're Awesome
My city ❤🖤❤🖤
Seafood in Louisville was swimming in the ocean yesterday because UPS Air Hub is in town. Most non-coastal cities get seafood from 2 days ago. Rolled oysters are big in Louisville as well as great Cod sandwiches which are prevalent at summer Catholic picnics and fish frys.
Must try an original Kern’s Bakery Derby Pie (trademarked) and famous bourbon balls that were not mentioned in video. I suggest a butterkuchen at Nords bakery if non-chocolate lover’s
I know that it's not technically in louiville but it's right across the river. The very first Texas Roadhouse Clarksville Indiana about a five-minute drive
Another great vid, thanks Mark!
3:22 Loved the strategically-placed traffic light. LOL
I've been watching your videos for years as I've also traveled to some of the places you have (mostly in Italy) so it was a bit of a shock for me to see you were in the city where I was born. I have lived just 10 miles north of Louisville all my life so I still consider it my city. You did a great job with this. You could obviously spend hours going over details about various parts of town but this was a great overview.
If you do go there, come to New Albany, smaller city nearby with some cool Underground Railroad history, and full of local businesses downtown
New Albany is a cool spot!
There for a minute I thought he said, "it's to die for." 😆
Two best things that come out of Louisville, 65 N and 64 W.
Omg I live in new Albany Indiana literally 5 minutes away, I love your channel! Wish I could have met you
Thanks DJ. We are going to be filming in Indiana early kept year so hopefully can make you proud
I’m a huge fan of New Albany!!
Took a girl’s trip there in June. Stayed in the NuLu area which had great food and bars. Went to Churchill Downs and learned how to bet on horses. Went to a Drag Brunch. The whole experience was epic! We’ll be back!
You did it right!
Thanks For Visiting My City ! & Love That You Pronounce It Right ! 🌹
I would add don't expect a lot of horse racing knowledge from the locals. We act like horse racing experts two weeks out of the year but that's about it. Now if you want some basketball information you've come to the right place. We can talk your ear off about basketball 365-24-7. Basketball is a major passion around here considering The University of Louisville, The University of Kentucky, and Indiana University are all three in the top ten of greatest programs in college basketball history and all three have large fan bases here in the city. Soccer is making a huge surge here but it has a few more generations to go before it can catch up to our passion for basketball.
Very true.
Don't forget cave Hill cemetery it's beautiful it's where Muhammad Ali is buried and Colonel Sanders
As a Louisville native, I can safely say that I really don’t care about the “the” before Derby
Watching this channel always makes me hungry.
Oh I just missed you. Thank you for stopping by
Louisvillian here: Don't miss the fantastic craft brew scene.
Thank you for going way beyond bourbon and the horse race scene. Lou-a-vul has SO much -- the best 1800s Victorian and Greek Revival architecture in the U.S. The cultural attractions are major league -- theater and classical music. And the museums could fill a month's itinerary. Come here, folks!
Make sure to visit the wonderful West End and talk to all the lovely people! So friendly and not racist!
Make sure you visit the West End! Chickasaw & Shawnee parks are beautiful! But leave before it gets dark! Lol!
You forgot to mention portland and russel
All great places if you plan to get murdered!!
Agree, but better to have a local with you, to steer in the better areas to visit.
Probably best just not to bother.
Professor, when did you come around Louisville? I was just there for a soccer game! Thanks for the uploads. Don't...forget the sport scene as well
Last month. It was a fun time
@@woltersworld I wish I had known you were here. I could have at least waved!
Next time, don't forget the Big Four Bridge. It's a landmark. It's a pedestrian and bicycle bridge that spirals up from Louisville Waterfront Park and crosses the Ohio River before it descends on the Indiana side (Jeffersonville). I think it's about a mile long.
And there are some good places to eat over on that side of the river too. The buttermilk fried chicken at Red Yeti's might be the best chicken I've ever had.
That’s a great spot, Lissa!
Born and raised, and it Lou-Uh-Vull, I’ll also accept Looneyville cause it’s fun lmao. Roof top grill has fire food, oh and don’t forget about the top 5 star restaurant in the city Dinos at 26th and Broadway it’s a must see destination.
We are very welcoming here in Louisville. We're also a very ethically diverse city that celebrates that with WorldFest formerly called Heritage Weekend. Don't forget to visit for the Saint James Art Show.
Blah, blah, diversity...
@@pattycerqua5679 What's your issue?
@@shawnvegavelez121 who cares about diversity.. Shouldn't we have diversity of thought and not some immutable characteristics?
@Patty Cerqua You sound bitter. .any people in Louisville care about diversity.
@@shawnvegavelez121 in not bitter.. I'm just not a racist
Hot Brown was first made during the 1937 flood at the Brown Hotel... And we are called the mouth of the South
A zipline underground! Wow! I want to try the one on the Spanish Porteguese border going from one country to another but the underground one sounds cool to try
I will need to check that out. I'm hopefully in Portugal this summer