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Louisville is Kentucky's largest city and county seat of Jefferson County. The city's estimated population was 709,264 as of 2007, with a population of 1,233,735 in the Louisville metropolitan area.  Louisville includes counties in Southern Indiana, the Louisville metropolitan area is regularly referred to as Kentuckiana. A resident of Louisville is referred to as a Louisvillian. Louisville is infamous for being the home of what can be considered "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports;” the Kentucky Derby, the commonly watched first race of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.

Even though the city situated in a Southern state, Louisville is influenced by both Midwestern culture as well, and is frequently referred to as both the northernmost Southern city and the southernmost Northern city. The city offers a wide range Midwest and southern restaurants, and if travelers are looking for something specific, they can find it online in the yellow pages. Louisville is located in a humid subtropical zone, consequently natives experience four seasons. There are many activities and organizations available in a Kentucky business directory that are fun for all ages! Louisville’s Speed Art Museum opened in 1927. The museum is the oldest and largest art museum in Kentucky, and features more 12,000 pieces of art in its collection and hosts exhibitions.

Louisville is home to a wide array of annual cultural events. The most prominent is the Kentucky Derby, which is held annually during the first Saturday of May. Everything one can possibly learn about the sport and its history is at the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville. You can also check out BestLouisville.net for the best businesses in Louisville, KY.