Sports Travel

There are a number of sporting events that can engage you when you travel Louisville KY. The major reasons to undertake a sports travel to Louisville however will revolve around the following:

Kentucky Derby:

This is a premier horse racing event with a long history and tradition of over 125 years. The event which is held on the first Saturday in May is the finale for the two week long celebrations involving a variety of entertainment programs across the city of Louisville.

Thus, even if you are an ardent devotee of equestrian sports, you will still have the opportunity of enjoying a diverse spread of sporting and other cultural events when you travel Louisville KY during this period. Understand however, that this event draws over 155,000 people during this period and securing your hotel reservations and other facilities well ahead of the schedule would work to your advantage.

The Kentucky derby is also referred to as the "The run for the roses" because the derby winner is awarded a garland of red roses year after year.

The Slugger Museum and factory:

If you know even the basics of baseball, you should visit the Slugger Museum and factory when you are in Louisville. A mammoth baseball greets you at the entrance to the museum and inside the museum you will learn an awesome lot on the history of baseball in America, see bats used by celebrities in the game, understand the nuances of the sport and also be taken on a tour of the Slugger factory which continues to make some of the finest base ball bats even to date.

Learn more about Kentucky Derby

http://www.kentuckyderby.info/

The Slugger Museum and factory

http://www.sluggermuseum.org/

Golf:

There are 9 public golf courses and a slew of private golf courses in Louisville. Professional as well as amateur golfers have the opportunity of exploring many of these. And, if you are lucky you may even get the opportunity of paying for the tee time by working at the course or at the club house. This offer comes from the Louisville Metroparks with certain conditions, but is easy to comply.

Belle of Louisville:

The Belle of Louisville is a refurbished steam boat of yesteryears which will give you the opportunity of cruising along the Ohio River visiting the local attractions while enjoying the Belle in all her splendor.

Louisville Metropark system

http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/golf/

Belle of Louisville

http://www.belleoflouisville.org/