The Ryder Cup has been held in a variety of locations throughout the world during its 77-year history. The Valderamma Golf Club in Sotogrande, Spain, the K-Club in Ireland, Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York, Kiawah Island in South Carolina and The Belfry in Britain are just to name a few. In 2008 the Ryder Cup makes it way to Louisville, Kentucky, a city filled with American history, entertainment, great food and endless potential! Although the 2008 Ryder Cup, scheduled for September 19-21, 2008 at the Valhalla Country Club, is the number one reason to visit Louisville next year there are many other incentives for coming to enjoy this beautiful city and below we have listed some of the most exciting.
The Top 5 Reasons to Visit Louisville Kentucky
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1. Louisville is a city that celebrates originality! The city is home to many originals including the Kentucky Derby, the Louisville Slugger, Diane Sawyer and Muhammad Ali. Take some time to visit the Muhammad Ali museum or the 68,000-pound, steel replica of Babe Ruth's 34-inch bat. Louisville has over 120 attractions that can be enjoyed year round. Museums, galleries, sports events and more create fun experiences for every age, gender or interest.
2. Louisville is history in the making! The city of Louisville honors a number of long-lived traditions in addition to the Ryder Cup. It is home to the oldest operating Mississippi-style steamboat, The Belle of Louisville. At the Frazier International History Museum 300 pieces from the Royal Armouries in Great Britain are displayed. Old Louisville features the largest collection of Victorian homes in the United States and the third largest historic district in the country.
3. Louisville, Kentucky is good for the taste buds! Eating in Louisville is an experience you will never forget; after all it is the birthplace of the cheeseburger and the mint julep. Bardstown Road, also know as "Restaurant Row", offers residents and visitors alike every kind of culinary experience they can dream of. Whether you are searching for 4-star fine dining or hip cafes you will find something that suits you just right. Also check out Fourth Street Live, the entertainment district that has revitalized the downtown area. For bourbon enthusiasts, enjoy visiting one of many historic distilleries or enter one of Louisville's famous bourbon lounges.
4. The natural wonders of Louisville! The city of Louisville has many natural wonders to explore. The city itself engulfs 981 miles of the Ohio River and is home to the Ohio falls. Near the falls are over 200 acres of exposed, Devonian age fossil beds. The 1,300 animals living at the Louisville Zoo, which is a 134-acre facility, will thrill animal lovers.
5. Unbelievable nightlife in Louisville, Kentucky! According to the Convention and Visitors Bureau web site, http://www.gotolouisville.com, 90% of all disco balls in the United States are produced in Louisville, Kentucky. If that doesn't convince you then just come on down to Bardstown Road, Baxter Street or Fourth Street Live to check out music, movies, theater, sports events and more.
Louisville: The Host of Golf's Greatest Event
Louisville, Kentucky has something for everyone, whether you are looking for a great place to vacation with the family or a romantic weekend just for two. In September of 2008 it will host one of the most famous and beloved golf events in the world, the 2008 Ryder Cup, a testimony to its commitment to a time-honored tradition of sportsmanship.
The Top 5 Reasons to Visit Louisville, Kentucky - Home of the 2008 Ryder Cup
Jim Ward is president of Premier Golf, the official travel company of the PGA of America since 1988 and the official distributor of Ryder Cup travel packages in North America. The company offers all-inclusive packages including hotel accommodations, round trip transportation from the hotel to the event and the all event Ryder Cup ticket.
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