Visiting Greater Louisville

Louisville is the hub of Kentucky's Blue Grass Country. The largest city in Kentucky, Louisville sits on the Ohio River near the North-central state line with Indiana. Historically, Louisville's economy blossomed through shipping and cargo at its location on the Ohio River. Today the city continues as a transportation hub with its crucial inland port, crossroads of Interstates 64, 65 and 71 and the Louisville International Airport. Sixty percent of US cities can be reached from the city in one day's road travel. Arts, culture and events have become a way of life for Louivillians, including the biggest party in the south – May's Kentucky Derby.

Louisville just celebrated the opening of the KFC Yum! Center in October after years of planning and construction. The KFC Center is home to the University of Louisville men's and women's basketball teams, as well as a premier concert and event center. The fall and winter schedule is full of exciting college basketball games – pick your favorite rivalry and cheer the Cardinals on. For a special evening, the Judds will be performing on December 3, 2010 and Lady Gaga is schedule to perform in March 2011.

Four Best Western Hotels surround downtown Louisville with convenient and friendly hospitality. The Best Western Airport East / Expo Center is minutes from the airport and has an on-site Mexican Restaurant. The Best Western Envoy Inn and Suites is convenient for travelers east of the city along Interstate 64. The new Best Western Dixie Inn is close to the University of Louisville and sits along Dixie Highway with easy access to Interstate 264. The Best Western Green Tree Inn is across the river in Clarksville.

Lexington hosts a must-see and experience holiday event at the Kentucky Horse Park. Southern Lights 2010 will run late November through December. A Kentucky tradition, Southern Lights: spectacular Sights on Holiday Nights makes a wonderful family holiday destination. Drive through miles of spectacular outdoor light displays, before stopping for indoor fun. The popular exotic animal petting zoo is set up inside tents in front of the beautifully decorated Visitors Information Center. Get a bit of holiday shopping done at the gift shop,then take the kids for a ride on the mini-train for a visit with Santa at the Museum. Make Southern Lights your family holiday tradition this year.

Kentucky Bluegrass Country is also the home of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Fall and winter are perfect times to visit the six world famous distilleries. Begin your drive south of Louisville in Shepherdsville near the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont. Bardstown makes a convenient overnight stop at the Best Western General Nelson along the Blue Grass Parkway. The Heaven Hill and Makers Mark Distilleries are located nearby.

A short drive east toward Lexington you will find the Four Roses and Wild Turkey Distilleries near Lawrenceburg and Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky's oldest and smallest bourbon crafter. The Best Western Lawrenceburg Inn is ideal for travelers. Take your time and enjoy the distilleries and charming small towns and sleep tight in the comfort of Best Western Hotels.

Greater Louisville Hotel Map