Louisville is perhaps best known as the home of the world-famous Kentucky Derby, which is run at Churchill Downs the first Saturday in May each year. The climate in Louisville is characterized by warm, humid summers and cool winters with considerable cloudiness. The average annual precipitation is 42.97 inches, with monthly averages varying from 2.59 inches in October to 4.50 inches in March. The Louisville Redbirds AAA baseball team has set minor league attendance records in recent years. There is a large number of additional cultural attractions, including the Louisville Ballet, Louisville Orchestra, Kentucky Opera, and Actors Theatre.
Newcomers are generally happy with the wide variety of high-quality cultural attractions.
There are numerous horse farms near Louisville, so it's not surprising that horse racing is a popular attraction. The Kentucky Derby, which is run at Churchill Downs every May, is the best-known race. The Metro Parks system includes 10,507 acres at 118 different sites. It provides area residents with a full array of recreational opportunities. The Louisville area offers a good selection of high-quality public, private, and parochial schools.