Live in Louisville?
If you live in Louisville or within a surrounding area, Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center is easy to find. We are located on 1860 Mellwood Ave, right on the old Fischer Meat-processing plant overlooking the River Road.

New to Louisville?
If you are new in this community or simply plan to travel here, we are glad to welcome you to our city. Louisville is located on the banks of the scenic Ohio River, between St. Louis and Cincinnati. The metropolitan area of Louisville is comprised of seven counties: Jefferson, Oldham and Bullitt counties in Kentucky, and Clark, Floyd, Harrison and Scott counties in Indiana. Population totals approximately one million. Eastern Standard Time October to April; Eastern Daylight Savings April to October.

Climate
Four distinct seasons: average summer temperature 88 degrees; average winter temperature 37 degrees; 43 inches of annual precipitation. If you are visiting in spring, expect temperature between 45 and 50 degrees and occasional rain.

Where to stay
Louisville has more than 12,500 hotel rooms available around the year. Make your reservations early. Here's a list of links to help you:

• Louisville Hotels
• Louisville Motels
• Southern Indiana Motels

For more information about accomodations, visit Louisville Visitor's Center.

How to get around the city
If you are visiting Louisville, consult Louisville happenings. For a comprehensive guide to Louisville visit The Insider's Guide. To find out more about Louisville, please call Louisville and Jefferson County Convention and Visitors Bureau. at 1-800-626-5646 or (502)-584-2121.