The state of Kentucky is bordered by Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Illinois and Missouri. In case you are a first time visitor to this place then you need to know that this state is known for conducting most popular horse race events in the world.

Apart from horse races, there are loads of fun filled activities to be taken up in this beautiful city. To begin with you can visit some of the historic landmarks of this city or spend time exploring its landscapes and rolling farms.

In case you are looking at taking up some fun filled activities then canoeing and hiking at the Mammoth Cave National Park are ideal alternatives. In fact Mammoth cave National Park is one of the most popular canoeing routes in the city. While hiking this trail you can also enjoy the scenic beauty of park's streams, water falls and small caves.

The other popular attractions of Louisville include:

- Louisville Slugger museum and factory - This 68,000 pound, 120 ft tall steel replica of the famous wooden baseball bat leans against the most historic building.

- Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs- This is one of the very few museums with interactive exhibits where visitors are even given a chance to mount a stimulated horse and even try to maintain a jockey stance for more than two minutes.

- Louisville Zoo: Accredited by the American Zoological association, this zoo houses nearly 1300 animals.

- Cherokee park: The unique feature of this park is its 2.4mile scenic loop with separate lanes for vehicles and recreational users.

- Jefferson Davis State Historic Site: The Jefferson Davis State Historic site is one of the many historic sites located in Kentucky. The State Park is home to the renowned Jefferson Davis Obelisk and a visitor's center museum where you can learn more about his life.

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Louisville is one of the largest city in Kentucky, US. It is known for being a popular tourist destination. The city houses beautiful cityscape, landscape and has a firm public safety infrastructure. Tourists visit this city in bulks but in order to make the best out of the trip, it is essential to know the right season to hit Louisville Kentucky and experience it at its best.

Louisville climate

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Louisville falls in the humid sub tropical belt. It experiences four seasons round the year. The city is affected by spring throughout March post which comes summer and stays from around end of May to September. October and November is typically the fall period. The city often gets affected by tornadoes and extreme climatic patterns. Louisville receives heavy rainfall majorly during spring and summer seasons. Winters are chilly with frequent snowfall.

Tourists are advised to pay a visit to this wonderful industrial, trading and shipping hub during the month of May. This is the time when the city is most eventful and the weather is also very pleasant which would enable happy and uninterrupted sightseeing.

Events like Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, renowned Louisville Slugger, and Louisville Central Park are one of its kind and they add to the charm of this wonderful city. Tourists should take the effort of doing their share of research in order to visit the city at the right time when the best of sports events and performances taken place.

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