Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Louisville is the 16th largest city in the U.S. and the largest city in Kentucky. It is one of the most affordable and accessible cities in the country. Louisville International Airport is located just minutes from downtown and offers nearly 100 flights a day. At the center of three major interstates, I-65, I-64 and I-71, the city is an easy day's drive for much of the country's population.

Louisville is home to many museums and historical homes. The Louisville arts community has gained international acclaim and Lousiville is one of only nine U.S.cities with a professional opera, ballet, theatre, orchestra and children's theatre. Louisville also offers countless family-friendly attractions and events. Of course, most notably Louisville's home to the "most exciting two minutes in sports," the incomparable Kentucky Derby. But, did you also know about the Kentucky Derby Museum, the only museum in the world dedicated to a single horse race? There is also the world famous Louisville Slugger baseball bat. And, Louisville Stoneware is made right in the heart of the city and boasts some of the most beautiful pottery patterns anywhere. The Belle of Louisville, a National Landmark, is the oldest Mississippi-style sternwheeler in the country. And just a few minutes west of Louisvilleis Caesar's Glory of Rome, the largest floating casino in the world.

The Louisville Zoo welcomed Western lowland gorillas with the opening of the state-of-the-art $12 million Gorilla Forestin May 2002. For thrill seekers, there is Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom featuring Chang, the tallest, longest, fastest stand-up roller coaster in the world. For the less adventurous, there are historic homes such as Locust Grove and Riverside: The Farnsley-Mormen Landing.

In downtown Louisville you can enjoy three major family attractions within just blocks of one another. The Louisville Slugger Museum is home to the world's largest bat and features exhibits and a factory tour. The Louisville Science Center recently completed a $7.6 million exhibit, "The World Within Us," about the intricacies of the human body. In 2001, Louisville celebrated the opening of Glassworks, a space designed to house and showcase the work of 50 glass artists.

If baseball is your game, you simply cannot miss a visit to Slugger Field, home of The Bats. This stadium is one of the finest minor league ballparks in the country and The Bats have enjoyed an impressive record in their fledgling seasons. And for adults who are looking for something a little more interactive, there's Caesar's Indiana, just 20 minutes from downtown-the largest floating casino in the country.

Great restaurants, shopping and golf are also part of what makes Louisville a great place to live. With so much to do, Greater Louisville is ready to welcome you!