Kentucky's largest city, Louisville has a rich and vibrant history that stretches back to its founding in 1778. Named after King Louis XVI of France, Louisville is a thriving metropolis that is home to over a quarter million people.

Sitting on the Kentucky-Indiana border, Louisville resides at the only natural obstacle in the Ohio River: the Falls of the Ohio. Best known for its beautiful Churchill Downs racing track, the home of the Kentucky Derby the most popular American horse racing event, Louisville is also a major hub for business activity.

Home to corporations like Hillerich & Bradsby (producers of the Louisville Slugger baseball bat), Papa John's Pizza, and Yum! (the owners of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and other chain restaurants found throughout the country), Louisville is also one of the country's largest college towns.

It is the home to the University of Louisville, Spalding University, and other colleges. This student center ensures that many of Kentucky's finest restaurants, bars, and shopping centers are located in Louisville. Additionally, Louisville has many fantastic outdoor opportunities, excellent recreational facilities, and some of the best museums in the country.

A relatively large city, Louisville is able to retain the charm of a small town. Mixing big city amenities with small town community, Louisville is widely seen as one of America's best cities to live in.