Parks, Rivers, and Nature
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100
What river runs through Louisville?
- Mississippi River
- Tennessee River
- Ohio River
- Ohio River
The main river flowing through Louisville, KY, is the Ohio River, which borders about 25 miles of the city and defines its northern boundary.
100
This legendary boxer from Louisville said, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.”
- Muhammad Ali
- Joe Louis
- Floyd Mayweather Jr.
- Muhammad Ali
100
The Kentucky Derby takes place at which famous track?
- Kentucky Downs
- Churchill Downs
- Turfway Park
- Churchill Downs
100
What sport is Louisville Slugger most connected to?
- Basketball
- Football
- Baseball
- Baseball
Louisville Slugger is most connected to baseball. Founded in 1884, it is the most iconic brand of baseball bats in history, having sold over 100 million bats used by legendary players such as Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, and Derek Jeter.
100
This famous fried dish is a Kentucky classic.
- Chicken
- Porkchops
- Shrimp
- Fried Chicken
200
The Ohio River serves as a natural border between Kentucky and which state?
- Virginia
- Texas
- Indiana
- Indiana
200
This U.S. president was born in Kentucky :
- Harry S. Truman
- Barack Obama
- Abraham Lincoln
- Abraham Lincoln
200
The first Kentucky Derby took place in what year?
- 1901
- 1875
- 1925
- 1875
The first Kentucky Derby took place on May 17, 1875. Held at the Louisville Jockey Club (now Churchill Downs).
200
What is Louisville’s famous nickname?
- Windy City
- River City
- Sunshine City
- River City
Louisville is nicknamed "River City" due to its historical reliance on the Ohio River for trade, commerce, and early development, which served as a crucial portage point for settlers navigating the Falls of the Ohio.
200
A common Southern breakfast in Louisville includes biscuits with:
- jelly
- gravy
- butter
- gravy
300
Who designed Louisville’s park system?
- Frederick Law Olmsted
- George Kessler
- Roberto Burle Marx
- Frederick Law Olmsted
Louisville's park system was designed by the renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and his firm (including his sons, Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and John Charles Olmsted) beginning in 1891. This system is considered the most complete of only four park systems in the world designed by Olmsted, featuring interconnected, tree-lined parkways linking major parks.
300
This Kentucky singer is known for “Coal Miner’s Daughter”:
- Dolly Parton
- Reba McEntire
- Loretta Lynn
- Loretta Lynn
300
What is the maximum number of horses allowed in the Derby starting gate?
- 10
- 15
- 20
- 20
This 20-horse limit has been in place since 1975, and since 2020, Churchill Downs has used a single, custom-built 20-stall starting gate rather than a separate auxiliary gate.
300
What do locals call Louisville residents?
- Lou Lou's
- Louisvillians
- Riverfolk
- Louisvillians
300
Louisville, Kentucky is known for producing which type of alcohol:
- Tequila
- Vodka
- Bourbon
- Bourbon
400
Which park is one of the largest in Louisville?
- Cherokee Park
- Iroquois Park
- Waterfront Park
- Iroquois Park
It spans roughly 725 to 739 acres. Known as "Louisville's Yellowstone," it features a large, wooded hill with scenic overlooks.
400
This famous journalist and TV host was born in Kentucky:
- Oprah Winfrey
- Diane Sawyer
- Larry King
- Diane Sawyer
400
Which position has historically produced the most Derby winners?
- Post 1
- Post 5
- Post 15
- Post 5
Post position 5 is the most successful in Kentucky Derby history, producing 10 winners since the automatic starting gate was introduced in 1930. It is considered the "winningest" position, with a 10.4% win rate as of 2026, producing champions such as California Chrome (2014) and Always Dreaming (2017).
400
What is the Louisville university mascot?
- Cardinal
- Bear
- Eagle
- Cardinal
400
What ingredient is most famously inside Derby Pie?
- Chocolate, Bourbon, and Pecans
- Chocolate, Vodka, and Pecans
- Chocolate, Bourbon, and Almonds
- Chocolate, Bourbon, and Pecans
500
Which park is known for its scenic overlook of the city?
- Cherokee Park
- Waterfront Park
- Iroquois Park
- Iroquois Park
500
This baseball player from Kentucky played for the Yankees:
- Babe Ruth
- Pee Wee Reese
- Tony Gwynn
- Pee Wee Reese
500
Which famous horse won the Triple Crown in 1973 with a record Derby time?
- Secretariat
- Citation
- Seabiscuit
- Secretariat
500
What famous street in downtown Louisville is known for nightlife and restaurants?
- Whiskey Row
- 4th Street Live
- St. James Court
- 4th Street Live
500
Burgoo is best described as :
- a type of cornbread
- a thick stew with lots of meat
- chocolate candy with bourbon flavoring
- a thick stew with lots of meat
Burgoo is best described as a thick, savory, and rustic meat-and-vegetable stew, originating from Kentucky as a traditional communal dish for large gatherings.
