Hey, Id like to know whether gays can live in Kentucky. Is louisville a welcoming place for gays and how is your attitude about those people. Would you respect me, if I live as a gay in Louisville???
We get such a bad rap. It's a really safe city versus it's population. Isolated events between those who know each other are visible on the news in a negative light. I wish more people would be interested in our great city. It's an awesome place with lots of attractions
@@kentucky_native3974 Yes It Is A Great City, That's Why I Always Give My Shoutout To Y'all Every Time I Look At A Video On Louisville, I've Had Nothing But Great Experiences Down There & I Continue To Do So. 💯
@@kentucky_native3974 And You'll Be Surprised On How Many Of Us Cincinnatians Have Moved Down There, I'm Planning On Moving Down There Real Soon. I Love The Festivals, Concerts, Soul Food Resturants, Chicken Places & Everything. 💯
I was born in Kentucky and I had a wonderful childhood there, but we moved to Iraq, and here I am living the most difficult days of my life in Iraq I miss her and I miss my life there .....
Moi je suis de France 🇫🇷. Je vis dans le sud près au bord de la mer Méditerranée. Grace à Google Earth et street wiew j’ai pu voir votre ville. Le climat est différent mais j’adore indian’s Hill et bellewood. Le kentucky est très joli. Le bonjour de Marseille. 🇫🇷
Good job from a Loo-a-vull boy (me). One fun place to go in town is the Frazier Historical Arms Museum across from the Louisville Slugger Museum. Local history and the only place putside London to show British antique arms on permanent display
It's awesome to go to the Louisville Slugger Museum. I don't go inside because the amazement to me is the childhood bat that Chuck Norris donated to them and is clearly seen outside leaning up against the building.
Easy to spot this as a tourist made video within the first 2 minutes lol. BUT! Still a nice video, helpful in my planning. Thank you! Also.. big thanks to all the locals who have chimed in on the comments offering additional info about safe areas and recommendations. Recommendations from locals are invaluable.
I wish I knew this channel existed & you were going to be at Churchill Downs. I've was painting there everyday till May 2nd. I could have placed a painter shirt on ya & give you an access band to check out the new area that was just constructed for this coming derby. Absolutely beautiful. An also might of been able to take you up to the 6th floor mansion. Where all VIPS go, absolutely historic pieces of derby memorabilia. Cool upload even tho I don't live in that state I do live across the bridge up in Indiana.
LOL your right I live in louisville work in Cinci. Can make it to Cinci in about a 1 hour and 20 mins. You learn the traffic patterns where to get off to get around construction where traffic builds up etc. Now the opposite can't be said leaving Cinci. Almost always get stuck in traffic at the 65 bridge trying to cross. Cinci is pretty dirty prepared to Louisville.
As a native, the best and safest places to visit (mostly downtown) are the waterfronts parks and walking bridge, the parks and restaurants on river rd, 4th street live and historic theaters in surrounding area, museums in downtown Market, the bars and restaurants of Nulu, Bardstown rd in the highlands, Frankfort ave and Shelbyville rd, Churchill downs, Cherokee park, Kentucky Kingdom, and the fairgrounds when they have events.
Moi je suis de France 🇫🇷 je regardai Google Earth et street wiew… j’adore indian’s Hill et bellewood. J’habite dans le sud de la France au bord de la mer Méditerranée…aucun rapport niveau climat avec le kentucky. Mais en visitant avec Google Earth et street wiew j’ai vu votre ville… c’est très vert. Le bonjour à vous.
Downtown is not safe hundreds maybe even a thousand homeless people they walk around bumming and asking tourists for money they got her up in groups and post that corners drinking beer and figure out a way to get people for money they will even rob you they will try to store a conversation with you in the next thing you know then we'll be going into your pocket if you don't believe me is it regard yourself and find out
Hey, Id like to know whether gays can live in Kentucky. Is louisville a welcoming place for gays and how is your attitude about those people. Would you respect me, if I live as a gay in Louisville???
Very nice vid, next time you are in town come to repeal and ask for me. Right there next to hotel distil. We’ll make sure to give you the best meal of your life!
@@IslandHopperTV well I’m glad you enjoy your stay!! Thanks for all the kind words in the end with your final thoughts of the city!! I love Louisville! Miss living there. Living in Georgetown KY at the moment (which I also love) just like 10mins north of Lexington.. so still visit as much as I can
Thank you! I moved here at the beginning of last year. From Atlanta. I give my husband gripe that there’s nothing to do and we need to once a month explore Louisville. I have parents visiting next week and I definitely want to get some tours in. I love the riverfront parks in Louisville and Indiana.
Few facts about Louisville-Lou-ah-vul, it has the most shotgun houses in the country, use to be New Orleans but Katrina destroyed a lot. The large bat outside the Slugger Museum was actually designed by accident, the designer just leaned a small bat up against the model leaned back and liked it. Louisville puts on one of the largest fireworks shows in the country, it is 2 weeks before Derby and is the official kickoff to Derby. Louisville has 17 Olmsted parks and 6 parkways. Old Louisville is the largest collection of old Victorian homes in the country.
I agree. When I first bought my house here in Louisville, I was looking at shotguns. High ceilings, no hallways (wastes of space), and small yards. The only drawback to me is that the cellar area is not very usable to me. But who doesn't love the architecture and cute rooms?
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Couple corrections from a local Kfc originated southeast of louisville in corbin. Frankfort ky is the capital, lexington is just the 2nd largest populated city. (Recommendation)Hit up louisville cream there in nulu. Best icecream in the city, on market. Downtown during day is not too bad. Churchill downs area is roughest part of city any time of day. Especially night. Derby festival has events for two weeks leading up to derby. Dont miss thunder over louisville. Pretty accurate review besides those couple things.
I've been doing some research because I plan on taking a trip to Kentucky. I'm a bit disappointed but the stuff that would interest me are: Mammoth cave, Corvette museum, Churchill Downs, Louisville slugger factory, and a Cincinnati Reds game.
Thanks for sharing this!! I was just there this past weekend, good to relive the experience!! Though you should have ate instead at the Brown Hotel and ordered the Hot Brown, the Kentucky specialty
Saw someone else say it but Bardstown Road and the general highlands area is the place to be! Lots of small shops and store fronts, antiques, vintage apparel. Mellwood antiques is a super cool place to see too! It’s apart of a larger “complex” with other shops and restaurants attached.
Hello, I've seen you commenting a lot on Louisville vids. I'm thinking you're an expert on the city, and am hoping you'd be able to help me with some information pertaining to specific areas there. I'm looking to move to an apt and am considering two areas/complexes at the moment: one is located near the interchange of 64 and 265. So that would be Middletown, I guess. And the other is located further north and west, on Westport Road just a tad southwest of the Standard Club. Any insights on these two areas? Which you prefer? Which most would prefer? Crime, traffic, aesthetics, desirability, etc.? Anything you could offer would be incredibly helpful. Thanks so much for your time.
Congratulations, you saw about 2% of Louisville. The city is so much more than just a few blocks downtown. By the way, the Clark Memorial Bridge is known locally as the "2nd Street Bridge" since it empties onto 2nd Street in Louisville.
I'm visiting in a few months for the first time to decide if we want to move there. What parts of the 98% rest of Louisville would you suggest I visit?
@@throwawayaccnt144 This could require a novel. Regarding sites to see and experience, Louisville has an extensive park system, many of them designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the designer of NYC's Central Park. Cherokee Park is especially nice. Also noteworthy is Berheim Forest just south of Louisville. If you like a wide variety of dining and clubs, try the Baxter Ave./Bardstown Rd. strip. It's been a hot social spot since I was a teenager. Take a cruise on the Belle of Louisville up and down the Ohio River, and then walk the Big Four Bridge pedestrian bridge across the river (bike rentals are also available). If you want shopping, you have it all in Louisville, especially in the East End, which is the wealthier part of the city. The Kentucky Derby is to Louisville what Mardi Gras is to Mobile, Alabama and New Orleans, Louisiana. It's a couple of weeks of festivals, events, the world's largest fireworks show, and it all culminates with the horse race on the first Saturday in May. Also, it's important to note that the metro area is called "Kentuckiana," because Southern Indiana counties of Floyd, Clark, and Harrison are integral parts of the area. In fact, they have been the fastest growing part of the region, especially the hilly plateau north of New Albany called The Knobs (I'm from New Albany, originally). Across the area you will find homes from modest to extravagant. Depending on where you're coming from, you might find the prices relatively modest in comparison. The weather is variable. Cool to cold winters, warm summers, and very agreeable spring and fall are normal. There's lots of outdoor recreation close by and, if you want, both Cincinnati and Indianapolis are about 90 minutes away. I never felt "deprived" growing up. Though my career took me elsewhere, I still consider that area my home. Any other questions, just ask.
Certain areas are great! Unfortunately the west end from sixth street to the Northwestern Parkway are not the best. Bardstown area is great. Eastern suburbs are great also .
KENTUCKY is bordered by INDIANA, OHIO, WEST VIRGINIA, VIRGINIA, TENNESSEE, MISSOURI, and Illinois… couple Louisville Facts, Lexington was the first boom town because the railroad made a stop in Lexington… later STEAM and TUG boats took over. Louisville and surrounding cities are the furtherest east to adopt the eastern time zone in the country. Reason, in the 40’s during war time GE began negotiations to build their Appliance’s, but they wanted to be on the same time zone as the NY STOCK Exchange. So they agreed to build the plant to be able to build tanks and planes… and land planes as well… sorry for the TMI
Thank you for your very kind words and generous ranking....but please...don't tell anybody. We're a hidden gem for a reason. It's bad enough when the drunken East Coast 'Wooooo' people invade for the Derby.
Well, Im glad he picked the one area of Downtown that we've invest in and made pretty. Don't go searching out the rest of the city or you'll be disappointed lol
@@IslandHopperTVI'm down with all that walking. I like to explore walkable cities. being from nyc originally and living in S Florida now i miss walkability and appreciate opportunities like this
Proud Louisvillian here. KFC didn't start in Louisville. Colonel Sanders lived in Corbin KY when he started KFC; then franchised. Natives say Louavull lol. You're in downtown, most of us are work from home now. That's why you're not seeing alot of people. Frankfort is the capital. There's some areas that aren't safe at night as with any city. The Breonna Taylor case rocked everyone, then the rioters came and destroyed some of our buildings downtown. We've been building back our city ever since.
Okay my friend…here we go…listen closely….how do you say the name of this city? It’s 3 syllables, with a tiny bit of emphasis on the 1st part…. Lou-ah-vull….must let it roll off of your tongue, say it rather quickly …Lou-ah-vull …Lou-ah-vull ……it’s not Lou-a-ville or Lou-ah-VULL…… It’s not that hard……just don’t emphasize the "Vull"……..if you divided the emphasis of the three syllables, it would be "Lou=40% "ah"=30% "vull"=30% Lou-ah-vull …….. OK? Great video
Does anyone that has been to the Galt House recall if there is a memorial of some kind for a worker that fell to his death during construction? My mother grew up with a guy at a children's home that fell to death while constructing a motel in Louisville and I believe it was Galt House. I remember reading the plaque (I think it was) when we visited but it's been over 30 years ago and don't remember.
KFC got its start in Corbin, KY, not Louisville (it’s pronounced LOO-uh-vuhl). Need to do a little more research before doing a video. Other than that, fun video. Really enjoyed it. I’ll subscribe.
Couldn't get the Kentucky Capital correct. Didn't know Indiana was across the river. Didn't know where the Ohio River ended. This is a guide for people who want to be misinformed. He proves the internet is always wrong.
@@RealArtfulDodger yes, that was in 2015, but they did it again in 2020 with covid. Used it was an excuse to get rid of people. Even got rid of $10 an hour people that worked 2 days a week
Been here 28 years, trust me it has gone nothing but downhill in the last several years especially. It's funny because when I moved here in 1994 I had a relative who was a multi-millionaire and lived here her whole life. She told me this was just a "hick town". I couldn't understand that comment then. Now I do. Especially after being to places like Chicago. That said, yes it is boring here but crime is not bad (like Chicago now sadly) and standard of living is decent. It's fine if you are older and not looking for much to do. Lot of millennials who moved here during Covid already going back to big cities, should tell you something.
KFC did not start in Louisville. It started in Corbin, KY. Frankfort is the Capitol of KY. Derby Day is May 7 this year. It's the Muhammed Ali Center, not Museum. It's the Frazier Museum not Science Center. Your lack o general knowledge is deplorable , re Ohio vs Indiana; Mississippi River tributaries, etc.
@@DDH40228 I have no problem with you informing him.. I do have an issue with you calling him deplorable because he doesn’t know something. Which is why I said calm down.
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Hey, Id like to know whether gays can live in Kentucky. Is louisville a welcoming place for gays and how is your attitude about those people. Would you respect me, if I live as a gay in Louisville???
No way project zomboid was so successfull that they constructed Louisville irl🤯
Louisville hands down is the best city I have ever lived in. I still visit regular. Miss it.
That's great city but it have really big zombie problem
Shoutout To Louisville From Me In Cincinnati, Louisville Is My Second Home. 513 To The 502, Keeping It Forever True. 💯
Back at ya! We're only about 2 hours away (1 and a half if you drive fast).
We get such a bad rap. It's a really safe city versus it's population. Isolated events between those who know each other are visible on the news in a negative light. I wish more people would be interested in our great city. It's an awesome place with lots of attractions
@@kentucky_native3974 Yes It Is A Great City, That's Why I Always Give My Shoutout To Y'all Every Time I Look At A Video On Louisville, I've Had Nothing But Great Experiences Down There & I Continue To Do So. 💯
@@catladyfromky4142 Right On, Straight Down I-71 South. 💯 All Gas, No Brakes. Lol! 😂
@@kentucky_native3974 And You'll Be Surprised On How Many Of Us Cincinnatians Have Moved Down There, I'm Planning On Moving Down There Real Soon. I Love The Festivals, Concerts, Soul Food Resturants, Chicken Places & Everything. 💯
I was born in Kentucky and I had a wonderful childhood there, but we moved to Iraq, and here I am living the most difficult days of my life in Iraq
I miss her and I miss my life there .....
I got an early start in Louisville, it was empty on the streets but picked up towards the middle and end of video.
Another awesome video man
Awesome video
No trust me the streets are empty most of the time now LOL.
Good job. I live across the river in Jeffersonville, Indiana. We are proud of our riverfronts on both sides and they are easy to walk and bike.
You guys have much more going on there than here at this point honestly.
@Erin I live in downtown near Spring St. Lots of good things going on here.
Moi je suis de France 🇫🇷. Je vis dans le sud près au bord de la mer Méditerranée. Grace à Google Earth et street wiew j’ai pu voir votre ville. Le climat est différent mais j’adore indian’s Hill et bellewood. Le kentucky est très joli. Le bonjour de Marseille. 🇫🇷
Beautiful city!
Good job from a Loo-a-vull boy (me). One fun place to go in town is the Frazier Historical Arms Museum across from the Louisville Slugger Museum. Local history and the only place putside London to show British antique arms on permanent display
was ab to tell him how to say it so people dont give ya weird looks 🤣
@@Dkholm00 I had an older friend from central Indiana who used to pronounce it Lou-ee-vul
@@joeltackett5860 my uncle calls it Luh-Ville he’s from Burkesville 😂
It's awesome to go to the Louisville Slugger Museum. I don't go inside because the amazement to me is the childhood bat that Chuck Norris donated to them and is clearly seen outside leaning up against the building.
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It's dangerous, but the festival season is getting ready to start up soon. I lived in Texas, left , moved to Louisville and moved back to Texas.
Easy to spot this as a tourist made video within the first 2 minutes lol. BUT! Still a nice video, helpful in my planning. Thank you!
Also.. big thanks to all the locals who have chimed in on the comments offering additional info about safe areas and recommendations. Recommendations from locals are invaluable.
I wish I knew this channel existed & you were going to be at Churchill Downs. I've was painting there everyday till May 2nd. I could have placed a painter shirt on ya & give you an access band to check out the new area that was just constructed for this coming derby. Absolutely beautiful. An also might of been able to take you up to the 6th floor mansion. Where all VIPS go, absolutely historic pieces of derby memorabilia. Cool upload even tho I don't live in that state I do live across the bridge up in Indiana.
LOL your right I live in louisville work in Cinci. Can make it to Cinci in about a 1 hour and 20 mins. You learn the traffic patterns where to get off to get around construction where traffic builds up etc. Now the opposite can't be said leaving Cinci. Almost always get stuck in traffic at the 65 bridge trying to cross. Cinci is pretty dirty prepared to Louisville.
As a native, the best and safest places to visit (mostly downtown) are the waterfronts parks and walking bridge, the parks and restaurants on river rd, 4th street live and historic theaters in surrounding area, museums in downtown Market, the bars and restaurants of Nulu, Bardstown rd in the highlands, Frankfort ave and Shelbyville rd, Churchill downs, Cherokee park, Kentucky Kingdom, and the fairgrounds when they have events.
Moi je suis de France 🇫🇷 je regardai Google Earth et street wiew… j’adore indian’s Hill et bellewood. J’habite dans le sud de la France au bord de la mer Méditerranée…aucun rapport niveau climat avec le kentucky. Mais en visitant avec Google Earth et street wiew j’ai vu votre ville… c’est très vert. Le bonjour à vous.
Downtown is not safe hundreds maybe even a thousand homeless people they walk around bumming and asking tourists for money they got her up in groups and post that corners drinking beer and figure out a way to get people for money they will even rob you they will try to store a conversation with you in the next thing you know then we'll be going into your pocket if you don't believe me is it regard yourself and find out
Thank you!!
Hey, Id like to know whether gays can live in Kentucky. Is louisville a welcoming place for gays and how is your attitude about those people. Would you respect me, if I live as a gay in Louisville???
Merci beaucoup pour l'histoire de Louisville Kentucky ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Millions of blessings,
Esther St Juste
Very nice vid, next time you are in town come to repeal and ask for me. Right there next to hotel distil. We’ll make sure to give you the best meal of your life!
Been waiting for this one, thank you.
Headed there for a few days next summer. Can't wait
just poked in to take a peak about my city from your perspective. GOod review!
Lovely city! Great video, thank you for sharing
Ok, so NO Kentucky Fried Chicken did NOT start in Louisville. It started in Corbin Kentucky at a truck stop and grew from there
Thank you James for the information!
And the story is epic!
And Sanders family restaurant still uses the first pressure cooker for there chicken
Uncle kentucky started it.
I’ve lived in the area for a long time. It’s awesome
A lot Lou(e)ville’s action is over on Bardstown Rd/Highlands area! Just east of the city!! #goodtimes
Did the folks in Cincinnati, give you reasons not to visit L’ville?
They said weather and was a depressing place
@@IslandHopperTV Cincinnati said that, about us? OKAY 🤔🤔🤔🤐🤐
@@IslandHopperTV well I’m glad you enjoy your stay!! Thanks for all the kind words in the end with your final thoughts of the city!! I love Louisville! Miss living there. Living in Georgetown KY at the moment (which I also love) just like 10mins north of Lexington.. so still visit as much as I can
@@IslandHopperTV LOL They have the same weather.
Thank you! I moved here at the beginning of last year. From Atlanta. I give my husband gripe that there’s nothing to do and we need to once a month explore Louisville.
I have parents visiting next week and I definitely want to get some tours in.
I love the riverfront parks in Louisville and Indiana.
How do you like living there?
How do like it there I’m planning on moving there next year
I am 4 hours away from Louisville and this just make some want to go there even more
Few facts about Louisville-Lou-ah-vul, it has the most shotgun houses in the country, use to be New Orleans but Katrina destroyed a lot. The large bat outside the Slugger Museum was actually designed by accident, the designer just leaned a small bat up against the model leaned back and liked it. Louisville puts on one of the largest fireworks shows in the country, it is 2 weeks before Derby and is the official kickoff to Derby. Louisville has 17 Olmsted parks and 6 parkways. Old Louisville is the largest collection of old Victorian homes in the country.
You can never have too many shotguns 🤣
I agree. When I first bought my house here in Louisville, I was looking at shotguns. High ceilings, no hallways (wastes of space), and small yards. The only drawback to me is that the cellar area is not very usable to me. But who doesn't love the architecture and cute rooms?
Louisville Kentucky better or New Orleans Louisiana
Louisville Kentucky is a lot bigger than I thought. Great Video. Now just go north, and bam Grand Rapids Beer City of America.
I will have to get over there for sure at some point I ended up going more west
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Don't forget that the Bourbon Trail is close by. We've got the hard liquor too.
Couple corrections from a local
Kfc originated southeast of louisville in corbin.
Frankfort ky is the capital, lexington is just the 2nd largest populated city.
(Recommendation)Hit up louisville cream there in nulu. Best icecream in the city, on market.
Downtown during day is not too bad. Churchill downs area is roughest part of city any time of day. Especially night.
Derby festival has events for two weeks leading up to derby. Dont miss thunder over louisville.
Pretty accurate review besides those couple things.
I've been doing some research because I plan on taking a trip to Kentucky. I'm a bit disappointed but the stuff that would interest me are: Mammoth cave, Corvette museum, Churchill Downs, Louisville slugger factory, and a Cincinnati Reds game.
Thank you for this good pic for our city
Thanks for sharing this!! I was just there this past weekend, good to relive the experience!! Though you should have ate instead at the Brown Hotel and ordered the Hot Brown, the Kentucky specialty
Saw someone else say it but Bardstown Road and the general highlands area is the place to be! Lots of small shops and store fronts, antiques, vintage apparel. Mellwood antiques is a super cool place to see too! It’s apart of a larger “complex” with other shops and restaurants attached.
9:30 Capital of Kentucky is, Frankfort. A small (28k) capital but very historic and charming downtown. #funfact
That’s true
Hello, I've seen you commenting a lot on Louisville vids. I'm thinking you're an expert on the city, and am hoping you'd be able to help me with some information pertaining to specific areas there. I'm looking to move to an apt and am considering two areas/complexes at the moment: one is located near the interchange of 64 and 265. So that would be Middletown, I guess. And the other is located further north and west, on Westport Road just a tad southwest of the Standard Club. Any insights on these two areas? Which you prefer? Which most would prefer? Crime, traffic, aesthetics, desirability, etc.? Anything you could offer would be incredibly helpful. Thanks so much for your time.
@@philmckrevis34sorry just now seeing your comment! Those are both great areas of Louisville! Where you moving from?
Me looking for project zomboid referances in the comments
Project zomboid aproved
Ft. Knox is close by, did basic training there. Beautiful countryside.
Jeff this my city, a little ways from AZ lol. Glad you liked it but you must see it on derby week, very eventful this time of year.
Great video thanks for sharing
When tech companies come into a city it usually takes the soul out the city, San Francisco is prime example. We’re good on that
Nice I would love to go visit there
Nice place.. love it ❤️
From Louisville to Cincinnati it's an hour and a half exactly
Just south of Louisville is the Maker’s Mark Distillery and they have taste test and tours
The city!
Nice tour!
Congratulations, you saw about 2% of Louisville. The city is so much more than just a few blocks downtown. By the way, the Clark Memorial Bridge is known locally as the "2nd Street Bridge" since it empties onto 2nd Street in Louisville.
I'm visiting in a few months for the first time to decide if we want to move there. What parts of the 98% rest of Louisville would you suggest I visit?
@@throwawayaccnt144 This could require a novel. Regarding sites to see and experience, Louisville has an extensive park system, many of them designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the designer of NYC's Central Park. Cherokee Park is especially nice. Also noteworthy is Berheim Forest just south of Louisville. If you like a wide variety of dining and clubs, try the Baxter Ave./Bardstown Rd. strip. It's been a hot social spot since I was a teenager. Take a cruise on the Belle of Louisville up and down the Ohio River, and then walk the Big Four Bridge pedestrian bridge across the river (bike rentals are also available). If you want shopping, you have it all in Louisville, especially in the East End, which is the wealthier part of the city. The Kentucky Derby is to Louisville what Mardi Gras is to Mobile, Alabama and New Orleans, Louisiana. It's a couple of weeks of festivals, events, the world's largest fireworks show, and it all culminates with the horse race on the first Saturday in May. Also, it's important to note that the metro area is called "Kentuckiana," because Southern Indiana counties of Floyd, Clark, and Harrison are integral parts of the area. In fact, they have been the fastest growing part of the region, especially the hilly plateau north of New Albany called The Knobs (I'm from New Albany, originally). Across the area you will find homes from modest to extravagant. Depending on where you're coming from, you might find the prices relatively modest in comparison. The weather is variable. Cool to cold winters, warm summers, and very agreeable spring and fall are normal. There's lots of outdoor recreation close by and, if you want, both Cincinnati and Indianapolis are about 90 minutes away. I never felt "deprived" growing up. Though my career took me elsewhere, I still consider that area my home. Any other questions, just ask.
Certain areas are great! Unfortunately the west end from sixth street to the Northwestern Parkway are not the best.
Bardstown area is great. Eastern suburbs are great also .
My mom's from Louisville
I live in Louisville KY. Lived here all my life. I'm surprised the water is down. It's okay til crime happens. Lol
Great video
Lou-a-vul! That’s what we natives call it.
Frankfort is the Capital of Kentucky
KENTUCKY is bordered by INDIANA, OHIO, WEST VIRGINIA, VIRGINIA, TENNESSEE, MISSOURI, and Illinois… couple Louisville Facts, Lexington was the first boom town because the railroad made a stop in Lexington… later STEAM and TUG boats took over. Louisville and surrounding cities are the furtherest east to adopt the eastern time zone in the country. Reason, in the 40’s during war time GE began negotiations to build their Appliance’s, but they wanted to be on the same time zone as the NY STOCK Exchange. So they agreed to build the plant to be able to build tanks and planes… and land planes as well… sorry for the TMI
More of KY, please! Elizabethtown, KY next time? Thank you! :)
Thank you for your very kind words and generous ranking....but please...don't tell anybody. We're a hidden gem for a reason.
It's bad enough when the drunken East Coast 'Wooooo' people invade for the Derby.
Keep Louisville Weird 😌
Since you asked, it's Lew..ah ..vull :) Thanks for asking! Liked the vid.
I want to move here to Kentucky but I'm scared bcuz it's always flooding here real bad it seems like every year or something
KFC did NOT start in Louisville. It started in Corbin, KY.
Thank you Bonnie for that information!
Nice city
When you was waking through Churchill downs it gave me ptsd of doing derby cleanup in high school for my soccer team🤣
Well, Im glad he picked the one area of Downtown that we've invest in and made pretty. Don't go searching out the rest of the city or you'll be disappointed lol
Exactly like the Deadlands aka Highlands especially.
Project zomboid reference
So which one did you like more Cincinnati vs Louisville?
I like Louisville. Would love to attend a Derby 🐎
cinncy
You sure did a lot of walking, and since I'm from Louisville it looks like at least 5-8 miles?
haha yes i really did do a lot of walking that day. I did take an Uber though to Churchill Downs.
@@IslandHopperTVI'm down with all that walking. I like to explore walkable cities. being from nyc originally and living in S Florida now i miss walkability and appreciate opportunities like this
We are also a big sports town between UofL, a AAA baseball team and 2 professional soccer teams
Proud Louisvillian here. KFC didn't start in Louisville. Colonel Sanders lived in Corbin KY when he started KFC; then franchised. Natives say Louavull lol. You're in downtown, most of us are work from home now. That's why you're not seeing alot of people. Frankfort is the capital. There's some areas that aren't safe at night as with any city. The Breonna Taylor case rocked everyone, then the rioters came and destroyed some of our buildings downtown. We've been building back our city ever since.
Building back our city ever since? What buildings did rioters destroy? What a crock.
& did you ever check out the mall there? My husband & i are going up there january 14th for his great uncle's funeral.
PZ players?
when in Louisville, after a day around the town, back at the Hotel we watch nothing but Stripes !
and that's the facts Jack
Jeff, Frankfurt,, is the Kentucky Capital, not Lexington.
That’s just the good part of Louisville go to the west end east end or south end let’s see a review
My hometown!!!!
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Did you see the Troll pub downtown
No but I will have to go back and check out more of the pubs and food scene.
You missed the best part the walking bridge
Okay my friend…here we go…listen closely….how do you say the name of this city? It’s 3 syllables, with a tiny bit of emphasis on the 1st part….
Lou-ah-vull….must let it roll off of your tongue, say it rather quickly …Lou-ah-vull …Lou-ah-vull ……it’s not Lou-a-ville or Lou-ah-VULL……
It’s not that hard……just don’t emphasize the "Vull"……..if you divided the emphasis of the three syllables, it would be "Lou=40% "ah"=30% "vull"=30%
Lou-ah-vull …….. OK? Great video
KFC did not start in Louisville, it started in Corbin Ky, my hometown.
true
KFC originated in Corbin, the state capital is Frankfort, the Derby is the first Saturday in May not May 5th....other than that, great video.
Does anyone that has been to the Galt House recall if there is a memorial of some kind for a worker that fell to his death during construction? My mother grew up with a guy at a children's home that fell to death while constructing a motel in Louisville and I believe it was Galt House. I remember reading the plaque (I think it was) when we visited but it's been over 30 years ago and don't remember.
Do you know if they have bears in that part of kentucky?
You won't find any bears in or around Louisville, except at the zoo.
nice
It's loooooville. Kinda like ya got a dip in.
I love no crowds
Knox event prevented, 20 years later mod.
I hope there are no zombies
Yeah…
Not you best work, but interesting none the less. I too was surprised to see that is was nowhere near as bad ad people said it was.
Looks nice but very quiet
That's good
Fine by me.
KFC got its start in Corbin, KY, not Louisville (it’s pronounced LOO-uh-vuhl). Need to do a little more research before doing a video. Other than that, fun video. Really enjoyed it. I’ll subscribe.
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Where are the zombies
Guy must've turned them off in sandbox settings.
Couldn't get the Kentucky Capital correct. Didn't know Indiana was across the river. Didn't know where the Ohio River ended. This is a guide for people who want to be misinformed.
He proves the internet is always wrong.
Slugger museum screwed over a lot of employees
Yes after they got bought out they laid off a lot of people.
@@RealArtfulDodger yes, that was in 2015, but they did it again in 2020 with covid. Used it was an excuse to get rid of people. Even got rid of $10 an hour people that worked 2 days a week
IM kinda glad they dont do that because if they did it would drive the costs of living through the roof for those that live there
Frankfort is the Capitol.
Frankfort is the capital.
Been here 28 years, trust me it has gone nothing but downhill in the last several years especially. It's funny because when I moved here in 1994 I had a relative who was a multi-millionaire and lived here her whole life. She told me this was just a "hick town". I couldn't understand that comment then. Now I do. Especially after being to places like Chicago. That said, yes it is boring here but crime is not bad (like Chicago now sadly) and standard of living is decent. It's fine if you are older and not looking for much to do. Lot of millennials who moved here during Covid already going back to big cities, should tell you something.
KFC did not start in Louisville. It started in Corbin, KY.
Frankfort is the Capitol of KY.
Derby Day is May 7 this year.
It's the Muhammed Ali Center, not Museum.
It's the Frazier Museum not Science Center.
Your lack o general knowledge is deplorable , re
Ohio vs Indiana; Mississippi River tributaries, etc.
Dude give him a break. He’s just trying to show good things about Louisville.
Dude calm down, he is not from here.
@@alibalbee2883 If you don't know something. it's not okay just say some random sh*t. Bad information is NOT better than NO information.
And he titles it a "Travel Guide"??
@@DDH40228 I have no problem with you informing him.. I do have an issue with you calling him deplorable because he doesn’t know something. Which is why I said calm down.
Sorry but..Kentucky fried chicken did not start in Louisville.
As far as safety stay out of Portland at night