Newly married couple plans to move from Phoenix to Louisville.?

Question

I don't like Phoenix at all. I moved here from Louisiana and I am used to nicer people. I don't like the weather. The summer is too hot and in the winter there is too much smog. Can someone in Louisville please give me information. GOOD OR BAD. We do not go to clubs. We don't have any kids. We like the Arts, Outdoors, Walking, and Biking. We are just looking for a place to live that we can call home for a couple of years. Thanks

Answer 1

I think that you will love Louisville. Most people are friendly and the city tends to have a laid back attitude. It also has a nice mix of all four seasons with some snow in the winter (usually only a few inches) and a spring and autumn that are wonderful, but the summer can get hot and humid but rarely does the temperature go above 90°.

Louisville is the home of Actor's Theatre, The Louisville Orchestra, The Louisville Ballet, The Kentucky Opera, The Louisville Chorus, as well as several plays and other productions at the Kentucky Center and the Louisville Palace. Louisville also hosts the St. James Court Art Show in October, which is one of the largest art shows in the country with over 650 artists participating.

In regards to outdoor activities, Louisville is home to a park system with 123 parks totally over 14,000 acres with some of the largest parks being designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (who designed New York City's Central Park). As far as walking and biking, there is the Riverwalk along the Ohio River which is an 8 mile bike and walking path as well as many paths in some of the larger parks (most notably Cherokee Park).

Louisville is a very comfortable and affordable city and many people who plan to live here for a few years end up staying for the rest of their lives. If you move to Louisville you will have few, if any, regrets.

Answer 2

I lived in Lexington -- Kentucky's other big city -- for a couple of years. It should be similar. It's about 80 miles away.

Kentucky has winter, but a mild one compared to places further north, but certainly colder than Phoenix. The summers can be hot -- but not Arizona hot -- and somewhat humid, but spring arrives early and fall comes late. It will certainly be more humid than Phoenix. Some Springs have been quite wet. Winters can be overcast.

The best part of Kentucky is its people -- genuine, friendly, empathetic, enthusiastic. Kentucky is a big sports state. You're likely to be infected by the zeal with which Kentuckians take their college sports. The University of Louisville is right there, but even in Louisville, the University of Kentucky in Lexington has some strong fans. Churchhill Downs is a wonderful track. Don't plan on seeing the Kentucky Derby there. The tickets are passed down from generation to generation. But only about 20 per cent of the Derby activities actually occur at the Downs. And you can watch the activities of the day -- ALL day long on local television. There are also Derby parties throughout the state. It's a fun time -- with the big race almost a sidelight.

The art scene is fairly active, but you know its not Manhattan's East Village. Road shows stop in Lexington. I assume they stop in Louisville as well. Lousiville is a southern city, but it is influenced by the midwest as well. The accent is stronger in Lexington. In Louisville, it is diluted with Midwestern twang.

And you pronounce Louisville this way: Loo-uh-vul. You can add a little authenticity by pronouncing it as if you have two or three marbles in your mouth.

There are many lakes and forests in Western Kentucky to explore for hiking, outdoors, biking, etc. In fact, all over Kentucky.

Answer 3

You will be sorry if you develop Arthritis.

Answer 4

YOU CAN CALL IT HOME....... IT WILL BE A GOOD MOVE FOR YOU . VERY LAID BACK AND SLOW, BEAUTIFUL TOWN AND PEOPLE ARE A BIT SLOWER