Louisville, KY

ABF Service Center: Louisville, Kentucky

Moving to Louisville, Kentucky?
Take in some of Louisville's vast array of sporting events such as the Kentucky Derby, hosted at Churchill Downs or stroll through numerous museums and art galleries. The town is rich in history and traditions. If you're moving to Louisville, KY, you're moving to one of the most beautiful cities in the US, graced with gently rolling hills, a beautiful downtown area and tons of attractions.

Weather in Louisville
Louisville experiences four distinct seasons. Spring begins mid to late March, while summer begins in late May. Fall starts in October, and Winter in late November. Severe weather is a norm in the area, so be up-to-date on precautions. During the winter, you’ll see lots of snow mixed with sleet and rain. Summer is hot and humid. On average, Louisville receives 44.5 inches of rain per year.

Interesting Facts About Moving to Louisville
- The famous baseball bat the "Louisville Slugger" was made by 17-year-old John A. Hillerich in his father's woodworking shop in Louisville in 1884.
- Churchill Downs has hosted the Kentucky Derby for over 126 years - since 1875.
- The "Belle of Louisville" is the oldest operating Mississippi-style steamboat in existence.
- Louisville has the nation's largest urban municipal forest - the 6,000 acre Jefferson Memorial Forest.

Education in Louisville
Louisville children are served by the Jefferson County Public Schools. The district has more than 98,000 students, with 89 elementary schools, 24 middle schools, 22 high schools, and 22 other learning centers. There are 27 Catholic schools in the city, as well as the Kentucky School for the Blind.

For higher education, Louisville is home to five four-year universities. There are also two major graduate-professional schools of religion: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

Things to do
Of course there’s an abundance of things to do in Louisville!

• Sports. Golf courses, Churchill Downs, Louisville Bats Baseball, Louisville Sports commission, University of Louisville Athletics, Louisville Fire (football), Louisville Bicycle Club, Kentucky High School Athletics, disc golf courses.
• Recreation. Bike, swim, tennis, exercise paths, E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
• Museums. Muhammad Ali Center, Speed Museum, Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville Slugger Museum, Historic Old Louisville
• Performing Arts. Iroquois Amphitheater, Louisville Ballet, Kentucky Opera, Louisville Orchestra, Walden Theater

Other fun things to do include 4^th Street Live, Louisville Zoo, Louisville Science Center, Waterfront Park, Extreme Sports Park, and the Louisville Mega Cavern!

Moving to Louisville with U-Pack
U-Pack® Moving takes the stress out of your move, so you can start enjoying what Louisville has to offer! U-Pack offers friendly and knowledgeable customer service, affordable prices and an exceptional reputation in the industry. Here’s how a U-Pack move to Louisville works:

• We deliver a moving trailer or moving container to your home.
• You load it.
• We drive it to your new home in Louisville.
• You unload it.

Get a free moving quote to see how much it will cost to move to Louisville with U-Pack! We drive. You save. ®

Helpful Louisville Links
City Website
Visitor’s Website

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If we are not able to provide door-to-door delivery to your city near Louisville, KY, you can save money by loading or unloading at the ABF service center conveniently located in Louisville, KY. If you do not see the city you are moving to or from on the list below, call 800-240-7422 and a friendly, knowledgeable ABF U-Pack Moving Coordinator will gladly help.