Louisville, Kentucky, home to the Kentucky Derby and the Muhammad Ali Center, offers excitement, fun, prosperity and natural beauty to residents and visitors alike.

The sixteenth largest city in the U.S. and the number one largest in the state of Kentucky, Louisville nestles in the rolling hills that flow down to the banks of the Ohio River, between St. Louis and Cincinnati. Easily accessible by Interstates 65, 71 and 64, as well as the Louisville International Airport, the city draws visitors from all over the world.

Situated within a one-day's drive to almost half the population of the U.S., businesses thrive and prosper here. Beyond the thrill of Churchill Downs and the two-week long Kentucky Derby Festival , there are over ninety other attractions to enjoy.

Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom boasts some of the world's fastest roller coasters along with a water park. The Louisville Zoo added a $12 million Gorilla Forest exhibit in 2002. Two of the city's riverboats, the Belle of Louisville and the Spirit of Jefferson offer year-round dinner cruises and special events, while Caesar's Indiana is one of the largest floating casinos. Louisville's Slugger Field is one of the finest minor league ballparks in the nation.

Museums abound in Louisville, KY as well as dining experiences that extend from casual southern cuisine to the finest of restaurants. From charming refurbished mansions that today serve as bed and breakfasts, to modern hotel chains, lodging ranges from highly affordable to exquisitely expensive.

For those looking to relocate to Louisville, housing costs are equally diverse. The cost of living in the area is lower than the national average and the population of over 256,000 (census 2000 figures) takes advantage of the diverse economy here. World-class companies such as Humana and Ford, General Electric and KFC all have established headquarters in Louisville or the Greater Louisville Metro area.

Louisville residents enjoy four distinct seasons, with average summer temperatures of 88 degrees and average winter temperatures of 37 degrees. 43 inches of annual precipitation keep the area green and lush.

Whether coming for a visit, or looking for a place to live and thrive, Louisville, Kentucky has it all.

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