When you arrive this fall for NALIT's annual PDS, you’ll discover that any time of year is a great time to be in Louisville. You won’t have to look far to find treasures in the city’s vibrant downtown, historic neighborhoods, and lush parks.

You will get to see one of the most picturesque sights in the world of sports: the twin spires of Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby. You can also enjoy attractions such as the Louisville Zoo, the Louisville Slugger Museum, Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, the Speed Art Museum, and the Louisville Science Center.

You’ll also have a chance to tour Louisville’s newest attraction—recently opened by one of the city’s most famous native sons—the Muhammad Ali Center.

Louisville is home to an exciting arts scene that includes an eclectic mix of musicians, artists, and craft designers. The performing arts are well represented by the city’s acclaimed orchestra, ballet, regional repertory theatre, children’s theatre, opera, and dinner theatre.

You’ll enjoy taking in all the sights and sounds of Louisville’s bustling downtown, which boasts an array of shops and restaurants. Downtown is also home to Fourth Street Live, an entertainment and retail complex in the heart of the city.

If you want to enjoy the natural wonders of the area while in downtown, stroll over to Waterfront Park, a wonderland along the banks of the Ohio River that draws people together for scenic views and a range of recreational activities. You can also enjoy the magnificence of the river by taking a step back in time for a cruise on the city’s historic steamboat, the Belle of Louisville.

There’s a lot to enjoy in Louisville. You’ll leave knowing why visitors keep coming back to enjoy the city’s charm, its energy, and its world-class hospitality.