Louisville

For unique regional experiences with Southern hospitality, Louisville is just the ticket. Forever embedded in the American national conscience as the home of the ‘fastest two minutes of sport’ – the Kentucky Derby – stop by Churchill Downs racecourse or visit the Kentucky Derby Museum next door to see a 360° spectacle for those who cannot attend the annual horse race in May.

Sip on some of the world’s finest spirits in Louisville by taking a tour along the Urban Bourbon Trail. Louisville is home to many world-famous bourbon distilleries, many of which offer tours. Finish your day of drink with dinner at one of the best restaurants in the country. Louisville might be synonymous with Kentucky Fried Chicken, but these days the city has a culinary scene filled with prestigious award-winning restaurants.

History is ever-present in Louisville – take a historic city tour with the Trolley de ‘Ville, an original 19th century trolley or wander around Old Louisville to see the largest collection of Victorian homes in America. For more recent history pop into the Muhammad Ali Centre which celebrates the achievements of Louisville’s former resident or stop by the Slugger Museum & Factory to see how baseball bats are made.