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About Louisville and Kentucky
About Louisville
Named for King Louis XVI of France in appreciation for his assistance during the Revolutionary War, Louisville was founded by George Rogers Clark in 1778. While its initial growth was slow, the advent of the steamboat in the early 1800s sparked booming industrial development, and by 1830 Louisville had secured its place as the largest city in Kentucky .
Louisville is still Kentucky's largest city which is famously home to "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports", The Kentucky Derby. It is also a city well known for its thriving nightlife such as award-winning theatre, sweet sounding blues clubs, high-energy dance clubs or nationally known concert entertainers and IMAX Cinema.
Louisville is also home to the Muhammad Ali Center in recognition of the city's most famous son which features vast items of memorabilia, and detailed history of his own colourful life.
Situated just outside from Louisville city centre is the Jefferson Memorial Forest which, at 6,057 acres is the largest municipal urban forest in the United States. The forest is designated as a National Audubon Society wildlife refuge, and offers over 30 miles of various hiking and mountain biking trails. |
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About Kentucky
Kentucky's second largest city, Lexington is famous for offering a charming blend of big-city amenities and small-town friendliness. It is home to The Lexington Center with a world renowned Opera House, the Rupp Arena and vast shopping facilities.
The modern facility is combined with beautiful historic office buildings, churches, and homes. The city is also pedestrian friendly with many of Lexington 's finest restaurants, specialty shops and galleries within walking distance of a plentiful selection of high quality hotels. |
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