| The Ryder Cup has been held in a variety of | | | | are displayed. Old Louisville features the largest |
| locations throughout the world during its 77-year | | | | collection of Victorian homes in the United States and |
| history. The Valderamma Golf Club in Sotogrande, | | | | the third largest historic district in the country. |
| Spain, the K-Club in Ireland, Oak Hill Country Club in | | | | 3. Louisville, Kentucky is good for the taste buds! |
| Rochester, New York, Kiawah Island in South Carolina | | | | Eating in Louisville is an experience you will never |
| and The Belfry in Britain are just to name a few. In | | | | forget; after all it is the birthplace of the |
| 2008 the Ryder Cup makes it way to Louisville, | | | | cheeseburger and the mint julep. Bardstown Road, |
| Kentucky, a city filled with American history, | | | | also know as "Restaurant Row", offers residents and |
| entertainment, great food and endless potential! | | | | visitors alike every kind of culinary experience they |
| Although the 2008 Ryder Cup, scheduled for | | | | can dream of. Whether you are searching for 4-star |
| September 19-21, 2008 at the Valhalla Country Club, | | | | fine dining or hip cafes you will find something that |
| is the number one reason to visit Louisville next year | | | | suits you just right. Also check out Fourth Street |
| there are many other incentives for coming to enjoy | | | | Live, the entertainment district that has revitalized |
| this beautiful city and below we have listed some of | | | | the downtown area. For bourbon enthusiasts, enjoy |
| the most exciting. | | | | visiting one of many historic distilleries or enter one |
| The Top 5 Reasons to Visit Louisville Kentucky | | | | of Louisville's famous bourbon lounges. |
| 1. Louisville is a city that celebrates originality! The city | | | | 4. The natural wonders of Louisville! The city of |
| is home to many originals including the Kentucky | | | | Louisville has many natural wonders to explore. The |
| Derby, the Louisville Slugger, Diane Sawyer and | | | | city itself engulfs 981 miles of the Ohio River and is |
| Muhammad Ali. Take some time to visit the | | | | home to the Ohio falls. Near the falls are over 200 |
| Muhammad Ali museum or the 68,000-pound, steel | | | | acres of exposed, Devonian age fossil beds. The |
| replica of Babe Ruth's 34-inch bat. Louisville has over | | | | 1,300 animals living at the Louisville Zoo, which is a |
| 120 attractions that can be enjoyed year round. | | | | 134-acre facility, will thrill animal lovers. |
| Museums, galleries, sports events and more create | | | | 5. Unbelievable nightlife in Louisville, Kentucky! |
| fun experiences for every age, gender or interest. | | | | According to the Convention and Visitors Bureau web |
| 2. Louisville is history in the making! The city of | | | | site, 90% of all disco balls in the United States are |
| Louisville honors a number of long-lived traditions in | | | | produced in Louisville, Kentucky. If that doesn't |
| addition to the Ryder Cup. It is home to the oldest | | | | convince you then just come on down to Bardstown |
| operating Mississippi-style steamboat, The Belle of | | | | Road, Baxter Street or Fourth Street Live to check |
| Louisville. At the Frazier International History Museum | | | | out music, movies, theater, sports events and more. |
| 300 pieces from the Royal Armouries in Great Britain | | | | |