Louisville, Kentucky Walking Tour 4K | Derby City 🏇

Описание: Founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark and named after King Louis XVI of France, Louisville grew into one of the most important river cities in the United States. Its location along the Ohio River made it a key shipping and trade hub in the 18th and 19th centuries, especially because it sits near the Falls of the Ohio, the only natural obstacle along the river. This strategic position helped shape the city’s early economic power.

In this walking tour through Downtown Louisville, you’ll see the layers of that history come alive. From historic Main Street and Whiskey Row, once filled with bourbon warehouses and trading houses, to the vibrant energy of 4th Street Live!, Louisville blends its industrial past with modern entertainment and nightlife.

The city is also world-famous as the home of the Kentucky Derby, held annually at Churchill Downs since 1875. Beyond horse racing, Louisville has deep roots in bourbon production, river commerce, and American music and culture. It’s also the hometown of Muhammad Ali, one of the most influential athletes in history.

Chapters
0:00 Video highlights
1:30 W Broadway
3:23 S 4th Street
11:15 4th Street Live!
16:40 W Liberty Street
22:56 Main Street, Bourbon District
23:50 Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
29:40 Main Street, Bourbon District
41:40 Whiskey Row, Main Street

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