Louisville, KY: Getting Ready & Getting There

Books – Louisville Murder & Mayhem: Historic Crimes of Derby City by Kevin McQueen. Life in Louisville in the years following the Civil War, and through the turn of the century, was as exciting as it was dangerous. The city continued to grow as important urban hub of culture and commerce, connecting the South with the Midwest and Northern states. As Keven McQueen proves in this collection of morbid tales of crime and depravity, life in Louisville certainly had a darker side. Journey back to a time when Louisville’s streets were filled with rail cars, its alleys populated by thieves, and its brothels hummed with activity. Whether it’s the tale of the marriage of a convicted murderer to a notorious prostitute, or the exploits the criminal duo dubbed Louisville’s Bonnie and Clyde,” this is a true crime collection that is truly hard to believe.”

Getting There – Drive if you must, or FLY.

    • Drive: It’s a long haul from just about anywhere other than Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee or Virginia.
    • Fly:  American, Delta and United fly into Louisville, but my favorite is Southwest!

Louisville, KY: Getting Around & Accommodations

Getting Around:

    • LyftUber or taxis to and from the airport.
    • LyftUber or taxis to get around the city.
    • If you plan to follow the Bourbon Trail, you can rent a car or hire transportation services that service the Bourbon Trail.

Accommodations in Louisville – As usual, in a city with a lot of history, I prefer historical hotels:

Accommodations in BardstownA short drive from Louisville, Bardstown is the Bourbon Capital of the world and home to over eleven bourbon distilleries. They have many great bed & breakfasts & inns, all with historical value:

Louisville, KY: Eating & Drinking

These restaurants are from either personal experience or from the Urban Bourbon Trail Passport!

Louisville, KY: Things to Do

Louisville Sights:

Louisville Touring:

Louisville Distillery Tastings/Tours:

Bardstown Sights:

Bardstown Touring:

Bardstown Distillery Tastings/Tours: