Louisville, United States Travel Blogs

Back In the USSA
Jun 2, 2007 (16 photos)

Well, after a long haul through one of the best parts of the world, I am back home safe and sound.  Anyone have $1500 so I can go back? The last few days of my trip were an excellent cap to a once-in-a-lifetime experience.  My week in Manila ...

One ticket to Asiatown, please!
Feb 27, 2007

... so far.  After receiving my passport in one piece, my spirits lifted quite a bit.  I made good time to Louisville, my port of embarkation; picked up a great new camera for capturing indescribable moments and sharing them here with you all; and ...

Plains to Cowfields to Horse Country--Kentucky
Jul 9, 2009 (14 photos)

... a boost from the Federal government. We took a carriage ride and had dinner at Spaghetti Warehouse downtown. We were glad to leave Louisville’s confusing roads, traffic, trucks, and aggressive drivers unlike any we have experienced during our trip.

Wedding Bells are Ringing
May 30, 2006 (11 photos)

... Jacqui and I got married on June 3rd, 2006.  Our wedding was nontraditional to say the least. We got married at the Louisville Zoo with an orangutan in the other room.  The wedding guests and us stayed at Colonel Sanders wife's hotel.  The ...

Louisville, KY
May 31, 2007 (3 photos)

A one day stop in Louisville to visit the Louisville Slugger Factory to see how major league baseball bats are made.

Meeting the family
May 21, 2005

I felt like I was watching the clock in 24 today ... 3 o'clock flight ... At 1pm we, mum and I, took the M60 bus across Harlem towards La Guardia. 1:30 we relied the garment bag with my cloths for the wedding was still at home!!! Got a livery cab, ...

An Introduction to Bourbon, Louisville, KY
Jan 5, 2009 (6 photos)

We headed down the I-65 directly to Louisville, KY which was quite a straightforward drive...after we found our way to the I-65!! So after a 2 hour drive we arrived in downtown Louisville heading to the famous Louisville Slugger museum, where all major ...

all done!
May 13, 2004

Everybody, I added a few entries without sending notice, and finished the story. Thanks for reading. Cindy

Louisville Slugger Tour
Jun 15, 2009 (15 photos)

We got an early start and arrived in Louisville around 11:30.  We walked around the city for a while, saw the Ohio River and all the great horse sculptures on the street corners.  Our main attraction to Louisville was the Louisville Slugger ...

Fly back to Louisville
Jun 12, 2006

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countdown
Apr 5, 2004

just a couple more days until i leave. feels a little like leaving for haiti except much less pressure. i get those feelings of homesickness already, but i know i'll only be gone a month. i feel badly that i am not really prepared. i haven't read a ...

The search for a southern belle... and a wedding!
Aug 25, 2006 (7 photos)

... my life, Jenny and Gino did it up big and had an awesome and beautiful setup throughout the entire weekend. First- The Louisville slugger museum... The rehearsal dinner was awesome, and not only were the drinks amazing (and free), but we also got to ...

Leaving on a jet plane
Jun 2, 2008

Well, today is the day.  We fly out at 10:50 in the morning and will arrive in Belize this afternoon.  Check back daily to keep up to date.  Thanks for all the prayers and support.

Louisville
Nov 21, 2008

Louisville

long winded musings brought on by repressed tensio
Apr 9, 2004

ohmigosh only 2 more hours until i have to go to the airport. last night, right before my home computer gave it's last indications of death, i saw that my good pal cindy king is going to greece. i felt a few pangs of guilt or lowliness (is that the word ...

Churchill Downs & Louisville Slugger Factory
Oct 8, 2007 (5 photos)

... company that still creates it. In 1842, J. Frederick Hillerich emigrated with his family from Baden-Baden, Germany to the United States. Eight years before, the 1834 Book of Sports had made its debut as the nation's first publication covering baseball ...

"Here's to good friends, tonight is kind of..."
Aug 10, 2007

don't forget about swimmin' in the Smokies the next day!

Heading back to the True North
Nov 28, 2007

Quick stop and go in the land of JD and KFC

Ride the Peak
Oct 31, 1997

... -mile view can go mountaintop astride a (hopefully) sure-footed steed. Where do we find these riding opportunities? The Double M Ranch, near Louisville, has a couple of cabins for rent, and a variety of things to do when you're not in them. Owner Mike ...

Louisville, Kentucky
May 14, 2009

Quick rest stop before heading to Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Columbus!

Across the Ohio River...
Jul 2, 2006

Shortly there after we were passing through Louisville, the birthplace of The Greatest (Muhammed Ali a.k.a. Cassius Clay), and then across the Ohio River and into Indiana...

Surprise in the River City
Aug 7, 2009 (9 photos)

Well, Louisville was supposed to be a brief stop over to prevent us from driving 10 consecutive hours, but let's be honest: Louisville is an awesome town.  We got a super deal on Priceline and stayed at the four star Galt House Hotel and Suites in the ...

A little business, a little pleasure
May 14, 2009 (5 photos)

... of all of the races that I had bet on, I only won $5. Betting on horses is apparently not my thing! I also went to the Louisville Sluggers factory. This was very cool and I got to see Babe Ruth's old bat as well as many other famous MLB players' bats.  The ...

Thunder Over Louisville 2009
Jul 10, 2009 (24 photos)

... It is kind of a big deal here in Kentucky. And all of this explosive magic takes place on the 2nd street bridge that links Louisville to Clarksville, IN. The day of thunder isn't all just a bunch of sitting and waiting for the 'works to start. If you are ...

Family Ties
Aug 13, 2007

Yes, I have family in Kentucky. It's taken years for me to admit but they do exist and they are there. I dont think I could name them though. I used to visit them every year from Boston with my parents but I havent seen them in years.

River City Mocha
Aug 8, 2009 (1 photos)

A short walk from the hotel lead us to the Louisville Convention Center and my first Kentucky Starbucks.  I made it a mocha since it doubled as my breakfast.  I asked the barista if they carried city mugs and he replied with a slight southern ...

Preparing and planning for the trip
Jan 10, 2009

With the economy I guess that Vegas is really feeling the crunch because they are practically begging people to come. Round trip flights on Southwest barely north of a hundred bucks (from KY) and hotel rooms for $28 bucks a night...yes $28 and that's ...

In Lousiville, KY!
Jul 13, 2007

At this point I had been driving for a little over an hour, but it felt like 30 minutes thanks to my iPod and an energy drink.

Exploring USA - Louisville, Kentucky
Oct 1, 2007

... her friend Dave picked us up at the airport. We bought lunch on our way home...the real Kentucky fried chicken.  I find Louisville a very quiet and slow pace place. We rested for the whole afternoon at Cynthia's place, then later in the evening, we ...

Six Flags: Kentucky Kingdom
Jul 9, 2009 (6 photos)

Kind of a local hang out. Not so much anymore since the hellivator took off a young lady's feet. but they still rake in the customers. Including me and my friends.