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