Louisville Tourism released its annual Visitor Guide last week, and as usual, it’s full of places to visit for both locals seeking a new experience as well as tourists spending a weekend in Derby City.
The 96-page guide features a cover illustrated by local watercolor artist Bri Bowers, known for producing paintings of well-known Louisville bars, restaurants and landmarks, according to a release from the tourism department.
Bowers’ artwork is Kentucky-centric, featuring iconic commonwealth favorites like the hot brown, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and horse racing at Churchill Downs, the release said. She’s even helped one of the city’s Hometown Heroes and rapper Jack Harlow with tour merch.
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“Being asked to illustrate the cover of the Louisville Visitor Guide was an honor,” said Bowers. “I have so much pride in Louisville and knowing that my work may be someone’s first impression of our city is a really powerful. My career was built from the people in this city fiercely supporting me and it’s an honor to represent it to locals and visitors alike.”
The guide has stories focused on Louisville’s Urban Bourbon Experience, century-old businesses, the best selfie spots, architecture, how to enjoy Louisville’s official cocktail, the Old Fashioned along with tips for a year-round Kentucky Derby experience.
The guide usually has a photograph of a single prominent Louisville location, the release said, but Bowers brought together several local businesses for the cover, including Doo Woo Shop, Big Bar, Waterfront Park and the Louisville Slugger Field.
The Louisville Visitor Guide has suggestions from planning a full trip to getting the most out of an afternoon visit, with ideas for where to stay, attractions, restaurants, shopping and entertainment as well as a yearly event calendar and maps.
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The guide can be found at the Louisville Visitor Center at 301 S. 4th St. and other select venues throughout the city. The guide can also be ordered online at https://www.gotolouisville.com/travel-tools/visitor-guide/.
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