So, let's say I was moving to Kentucky....

[HanSolo69]

Originally Posted by da_ticklah

Where are you now, is Louisville a step up/down or lateral just curious?

I lived in Richmond, Virginia for about 3 1/2 years where I shared a house with 2-3 other people the whole time. I've been living with my parents for a couple of months while trying to find a job. I'm kind of looking to be able to live by introverted, hermit self for awhile.

Originally Posted by lalalemon

If you want to live in a more active and urban part of town i recommend the highlands and crescent hill or german town. Old Louisville in general would be an awesome place to live, in my opinion. Victorian mansions, local coffee shops on every other block, and an array of interesting local businesses...and q'doba at the corner of bardstown and eastern parkway is 24-hr on thursday, friday and saturday. What more could you ask for?

From what I've seen on CraigsList, Old Louisville looks like my kind of place. Nice to have that confirmed by a native.

[da_ticklah]

Ky from Richmond will probably suck but you want to hide away from society so I say have at it

[HanSolo69]

Originally Posted by da_ticklah

Ky from Richmond will probably suck but you want to hide away from society so I say have at it

I play a mean banjo. So I might (unfortunately) fit in.

[RachaelBachael]

I moved to KY from Atlanta 4 years ago to go to school (I go to UK). I'm graduating in a few months but Kentucky and Lexington have definitely become my second homes. Some things to know:

-Bourbon is everywhere!
-I don't know if you smoke but its way more socially acceptable here than elsewhere
-Qdoba and Fazolis are amazing!
-You're gonna be in the hometown of the KY derby
-Derby pie is delicious
-Mint Juleps
-It's Lou-a-vulle not Louie-ville
-There aren't any pro-football or basketball teams so everyone cheers for UK. Unless you're black or from Louisville, then you cheer for U of L
-The weather is unpredictable. One day is can be 70 degrees and the next is can snow. Invest in winter clothes, especially snow boots.
-Louisville has this awesome firework show called Thunder over Louisville
-Louisville has busing so almost everyone goes to private schools. Most are same sex and christian. The football rivalries between the male schools are ridiculous. Even in college they continue arguing about which school is better.

I've only been to the mall at Louisville (it's really nice, tons of shops) and have been mostly in Lexington but I think you'll come to love KY. Good luck on the move!