Louisville Districts: The Neighborhoods of Kentuckiana
By Jessica Elliott, About.com Guide to Louisville
Kentuckiana is a term used frequently used by the local media as well as many local businesses. It refers to what many consider Louisville's districts, the collection of neighborhoods both inside and outside of the city limits as well as just across the river in Indiana.
The Highlands
Often referred to as “The Strip” or “Restaurant Row,” the Highlands neighborhood in Louisville is best known for its eclectic local shops, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs.
St. Matthews
St. Matthews is Louisville’s largest shopping district -- two malls as well as one of every chain store in Louisville can be found on Shelbyville Road.
Clifton
The eclectic Clifton neighborhood has grown around Frankfort Avenue's niche shops and locally-owned restaurants that are reminiscent of Bardstown Road but without the overwhelming nightlife scene.
Old Louisville
Though Old Louisville once saw a fierce decline in care and interest, both its recent gentrification and its popularity with college students have made it one of the most desirable places to live in Louisville.
Germantown
Germantown in Louisville is often a less expensive option as far as cost of living in the city is concerned, and many individuals have used that as an excuse to adopt Germantown as their home.
Corydon, Indiana
Corydon, Indiana, is a town approximately 30 miles west of Louisville. Many people choose to live in Corydon and commute to Louisville for work and fun because of the lower cost of living and slower lifestyle that Corydon offers.
