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Best Kentucky Parks: Hit The Trail

October 9, 2013 by

The Louisville area is famous for its natural beauty. Located on the Ohio River, the city is ringed by lush forests and boasts over 120 city parks, many of which were designed by famous landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead. One of Louisville's most popular parks is Cherokee Park, which welcomes over a half a million visitors ever year to its green lawns, winding trails and the Nettleroth Bird Sanctuary. Iroquois Park is more heavily forested. Often referred to as the “Yellowstone of Kentucky,” this park is centered around Burnt Knob, a tall hill covered with old growth forest that offers spectacular views of Louisville's city skyline. For a more urban experience, the Louisville Waterfront Park runs along the Ohio River and hosts frequent outdoor concerts. It also boasts a linear fountain system that attracts hordes of children. It’s the largest public park in the country with free Wi-Fi internet access. No matter what your interest, there’s a park in Louisville for you!

Best Parks
www.louisvilleky.gov/metroparks/parks/cherokee
www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/parks/iroquois
www.louisvillewaterfront.com

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Speed Art Museum: Take Your Time

September 25, 2013 by

No, the Speed Art Museum isn’t a museum devoted to fast-moving art. The oldest and largest art museum in the state of Kentucky, the Speed Art Museum was established in 1927 in memory of James Breckenridge Speed. A local financial leader who contributed greatly to the city’s development, Speed spearheaded its street railroad system and used his personal finances to establish and fund several schools. The Speed Art Museum may be his greatest legacy, though, as locals rave about its world-class collection. The primary focus of the museum’s holdings is the art of the Western world. Works by Rembrandt, Picasso, Cezanne, Matisse, and more are all on display here. In addition to the permanent collection, the Speed (as locals call it) hosts the popular Speed Concert Series and Art After Dark, a wild event where the doors of the museum are thrown open late for a can’t-miss gala. For kids, the Speed Art Museum's ArtSparks Interactive Family Gallery presents a wide variety of environmentally conscious hands-on exhibits.

Speed Art Museum
2035 South 3rd Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 634-2700
www.speedmuseum.org

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Get fit!

February 4, 2012 by

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Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can help:

  • Control your weight
  • Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease
  • Reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome
  • Reduce your risk of some cancers
  • Strengthen your bones and muscles
  • Improve your mental health and mood
  • Improve your ability to do daily activities and prevent falls, if you’re an older adult
  • Increase your chances of living longer

With all those benefits, why not get moving? All it takes to get started is to put on some sneaks and visit our fitness center that’s conveniently located right here.

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