Louisville is a progressive community of nearly 1 million people with a robust economy, a vibrant arts scene, a nationally ranked public school system and a rich history infused with Southern hospitality.
Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, America's 17th largest city boasts a cost of living that is substantially lower than the national average, with a broad range of affordable housing options from high-rise apartments and historic Victorian homes to suburban communities and rural farms.
Entertainment and recreational options include the city's highly regarded symphony, ballet and Actors Theater of Louisville, the Speed Art Museum, University of Louisville collegiate sports, The Louisville Bats minor-league baseball team and one of the nation's finest systems of urban parks, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture.
| Average hotel room cost | $118 |
| Average meal cost | $59 |
| Total hotels | 184 |
| Total rooms | 21,217 |
| Convention center space | 304,291 sq. ft. |
| Number of Hotel Rooms within one mile of Convention Center: | 6000 |
| Hotels Within One Mile of Convention Center: | 21 |
| Total number of guest rooms: | 21,000 |
| Served by International Flights: | YES |
