Louisville,
Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky just an hour and a half away from Cincinnati, is most famous for its annual Kentucky Derby. Every May, its race course Churchill Downs hosts the renowned horse race. The city is also famous for its bourbon, in fact, 95% of the world's bourbon is produced in Kentucky, and over 100,000 Mint Juleps are served during the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks!
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HOUSING
Housing Tips:
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Look into nearby college housing
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Check Local Facebook groups (University of Louisville and Bellarmine University)
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Airbnb with other co-ops ($600-900)
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Please avoid using Craigslist as it is not very reliable​​
Recommended Neighborhoods:
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The Highlands
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Cherokee Triangle
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Clifton
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Crescent Hill
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Germantown
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St. Mattews
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Butchertown
PLACES TO FIND HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS
TRANSPORTATION
Modes of Transportation
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Public transportation
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TARC (Transit Authority of River City)
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Uber/Lyft/zTrip
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Walk
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Louisville downtown is relatively walkable, but you will need to drive to the other neighborhoods
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Biking/Scooters
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Bird/Lime/Bolt/Spin E-Scooters
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LouVelo bike share
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Driving
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The city is pretty driveable, bringing a car is recommended
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Parking is not too expensive, but you can use SpotHero
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Transportation Specific to Louisville
MyTARC card passes
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24-hour pass – $3.50, starts with first use
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7-day pass – $15, starts with first use
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30-day pass – $50, starts with first use
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Recommended Apps
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Metro311
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Go502
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SpotHero
MAP OF LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
In this map you will find specific information about housing, entertainment, transportation, and ​landmarks around the city. This map has a lot more information once expanded so be sure to check it out in depth