Louisville is located next to the Ohio River and is the largest city in Kentucky. The city was founded in 1778 and named after King Louis XVI of France. It came to be because of the Falls of the Ohio, which are the only major obstruction between the Ohio River and the Gulf of Mexico requiring portage. The portage settlement grew to eventually become Louisville.
Kentucky offers something for everyone; outdoor recreation including caves, lakes, state parks and the Appalachian Mountains. For some its about higher education, medicine, fine arts and their food scene. Kentucky has a unique heritage highlighting horses, bourbon and moonshine. Whatever your interest, Kentucky seems to have something for most.
