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Three miles from downtown Louisville, the Algonquin neighborhood meshes industry, apartments, and homes to create a burgeoning community. "When I was growing up here in the 1950s and '60s," says lifelong Algonquin resident Ron Hargrove, "this was a well-cared-for community. But when our big former employer, Rhodia Chemical, closed down in 2001, families that had lived here forever started leaving and new generations neglected the area." Hargrove, an advisory board member for the local Park Hill/Algonquin Community of Opportunity Transformation Project, says that "newly-renovated housing is starting to up along the Algonquin Parkway, but much of the neighborhood remains underutilized." The transformation project, set to be completed by 2025, aims to change all that through redevelopment via community engagement. With local entrepreneurs and community organizations leading the way The Algonquin neighborhood is generally walkable, and the quiet side streets make in generally walkable. Transit Authority of River City (TARC) city buses cruise throughout the neighborhood, with plenty of stops that connect to neighborhoods all across town. Most residents still rely on their cars, with on-street parking sometimes narrowing streets to barely a lane’s width. The University of Louisville Hospital, providing 24-hour emergency care, is about 2 miles east. Residents wanting to head out of the area on pleasure or business have a quick trip to the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, roughly 6 miles south and accessible by car as well as public transit. Many of the single-family homes in Algonquin date to the early- and mid-20th century, at Rhodia’s peak. Small, fenced-in lots feature Craftsman bungalows as well as National-inspired homes, some featuring modern updates. The one- and two-bedroom homes feature front porches where residents can overlook the sidewalks crisscrossing the neighborhood, with plain and painted brick columns. Many backyards feature shade from the mature oaks that poke up above the rooflines. Homes in need of updates range from $25,000 to $100,000, while move-in ready units generally fetch from $80,000 to $175,000. Numerous rental complexes feature throughout the neighborhood, but most of the community is owner-occupied. Sixteen-acre Algonquin Park, part of the Olmsted Parks system, offers a pollinator garden filled with purple coneflowers, as well as a basketball court where multiple rec leagues play pickup; kids can also cool off in the sprayground. It’s also the only Olmsted park in Louisville with a pool, points out Jesse Hendrix, Director of Communications with the Olmsted Parks Conservancy. She notes it’s under renovations, as the city is working to rehabilitate the community’s amenities - “It’s going to be open in 2025, it’s going to be really nice!” The Parkhill Community Center offers after-school programs and a popular playground, offering neighborhood children activities and opportunities. Algonquin is part of the Jefferson County school district, which includes more than 50 schools as part of their unique choice system with “Close-to-Home” and “Far Away-Home” options. Most students in the neighborhood start out at Maupin Elementary, which earns a C-minus, before moving along to newly constructed Hudson Middle School, which is yet to be graded. Fairdale High School, with a B grade, is the destination for Far-Away-Home students, while The Academy at Shawnee is another option, with a C grade. Marion C. Moore Traditional school, with a C grade itself, is an option and follows the Traditional schooling program, a magnet program focused on self-discipline and citizenship. Opened in 2022, InKredible’s Burgers & Shakes owners Kam and Desi Hampton are from the neighborhood. It’s not just a place to get a burger – it was opened with the hope to build a spot to give back to the community and show budding neighborhood entrepreneurs the potential for excellence in Algonquin. Soul food favorite Franco's Restaurant and Catering is known for its smothered pork chops and spicy collard greens and is revered by foodies as one of the gems in the Louisville restaurant scene. The Commerce Center, a small strip used for both retail and commercial space, has a handful of locally owned businesses, as does Southland Terrace Shopping Center to the south. Residents take care of their regular grocery shop at the nearby Save-A-Lot. According to Elisabeth Ellis, an area Realtor with Noir Realty, Algonquin locals enjoy heading to downtown Louisville's Fourth Street Live! This nearly 350,000-square-foot dining and shopping destination hosts everything from country music concerts by national artists to dance parties highlighting local DJs. Algonquin Park hosts events throughout the year as well, and Hendrix notes the annual Shakespeare in the Park series put on by Kentucky Shakespeare has a stop there. Once home to the Rhodia Chemical plant, a 17-acre lot in the corner of the community has been vacant for over 20 years. The city, locals and nonprofit agencies are teaming up to envision a way forward to bring this site online for the good of the ‘hood. The Transformation Project aims to redevelop this site for the community, adding grocery stores like Kroger's, another middle school and a training center to bring skilled trade jobs to the area. "The hope is to reduce crime by creating a place for the community to come together," according to Hargrove. "We want people to come to Louisville and say, 'That's a place I'd like to live in.'" Hand-in-hand with community programs including Algonquin Community United and the ACE Program, the neighborhood pushes forward into a new generation.

On the site of a historic farm, less than 10 miles from downtown Louisville, Auburndale is the picture of 60s suburbia. Where Isaac Fenley once bred the Fenley apple in thousands of trees growing across his orchards, thousands of homes now grow out of the once-fertile grounds. To the east, commercial and industrial businesses sit by the train tracks and the airport, providing a buffer along with jobs, while the crown jewel of Louisville’s Olmsted Parks, Iroquois Park, is just north of the community. “There are a lot of outdoor parks,” says Cathy Henn, real estate broker with Genesis Realty. “But if you’re a big shopper, there’s not as much of that.” It’s a convenient neighborhood, with access to regional thoroughfares while offering housing below the average cost across the Louisville metro area. “The most common homes are ranch-style and split-level homes,” says Henn, who has more than 15 years of experience in the Louisville market. While most homes in Auburndale were built during the population boom of the 60s and 70s, there is continued growth and development. “My father started building there back in the 50s, my brother took over and he’s been building there for almost 40 years,” says Bette Thieneman, Realtor and Broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks and Weisberg. Subdivisions of two-story homes featuring modern farmhouse sensibilities offer new housing opportunities and feature the latest in layout and design. Regardless of when they were built, homes are laid out on cul-de-sacs and looping streets branching from the main thoroughfares. Two- and three-bedroom ranch-style homes with 1,100 square feet or less generally sell for between $100,000 and $200,000; larger ranch-style homes and multi-story homes built in the 70s and 80s usually start at $175,000 and get up to $315,000. Two-story homes from the 90s and beyond, as well as custom new-build patio homes, fetch from $245,000 up to $425,000. In general, homes in Auburndale sell below the overall Louisville Metro average, which leads to listings usually staying on the market for under a month, two weeks less than the national median. For kindergarten through fifth grade, the neighborhood is served by Kenwood Elementary as well as Auburndale Elementary, both of which receive a C-plus grade from Niche. Lassiter Middle School gets a C grade, while Doss High School, located just west of the neighborhood, earns a C-plus. Doss features four Academies of Louisville, designed to provide career and industry exposure for interested students. Health Sciences, Business and Education, TEC, and Freshman academies all provide unique education experiences that help students prepare for life after high school. Parochial schools include Valiant Christian Academy, connected to On Fire Christian Church, and St Nicholas Academy, near Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. “New Cut Road provides easy access to 264 and 65,” says Henn. Running through the heart of Auburndale, it’s a major road connecting to the Gene Snyder Freeway to the south, which turns into Interstate 265 to the east. Within Auburndale, a network of sidewalks and side streets makes it somewhat bikeable and walkable, and Transit Authority of River City (TARC) busses have stops along New Cut and National Turnpike. Still, most residents opt to travel by car – and most homes feature a garage or carport along with a driveway for off-street parking. University of Louisville Health – Mary and Elizabeth Hospital provides 24-hour emergency care, roughly 4 miles away, generally a drive of 15 minutes or less. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport can also be reached in around 15 minutes, a drive of 6 miles or so. Earning that nickname from Louisville’s famed park architect Frederick Law Olmsted, the 725-acre Iroquois Park sits just north of Auburndale. Carved out of Fenley’s farm and preserved for future generations, it is home to the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s official amphitheater, which seats up to 2,400 people and regularly hosts musical performances. Locals can swing away at the Iroquois Golf Course, toss a round at the Iroquois Disc Golf Course, or channel their inner Legolas at the Iroquois Park Archery Range. Brand new sport courts – unveiled in early 2024 – include designated futsal and pickleball courts. The hilly terrain, blanketed by trees dating back decades, features trails that provide even seasoned hikers with a good workout. These come with a great reward, leading to the Iroquois Park Overlook, which provides a breathtaking view after sunset when the city lights blaze against the night sky. Closer to the neighborhood, Auburndale Park features a tennis court, green space and a playground. Much of the shopping and dining is centered in two commercial areas along New Cut Road. At the crossroad with Southside Avenue, residents can grab groceries from Kroger, check out new and retro gaming gear at Card N All Gaming and Repair, then grab a meal of Peruvian charcoal rotisserie chicken and sides from local favorite Carali’s Rotisserie Chicken. To the south along Outer Loop, Walmart sits next to New Cut Peddler’s Mall, home of vendors selling everything from second-hand clothing to antiques and more. First String Bar and Grill offers traditional American pub fare alongside down-home favorites including meatloaf and open-faced roast beef sandwich platters. Just across from Iroquois Park is Colonial Gardens, a revitalized restaurant complex with an interesting past – “As a youngster, Elvis Presley would walk over to Colonial Gardens and sing and play there,” says Thieneman, noting that his grandparents lived nearby. When the weather takes a downturn and residents need to stay inside, there are still places to expend energy or learn something new. Ken Bowl Lanes is a retro spot dating back to the original expansion of the neighborhood and has been hosting leagues and parties since 1962. While not in the neighborhood, Fairdale Public Library is only a mile south of the community. This modern building opened in 2012 and regularly hosts events and workshops. Just outside the neighborhood, the Little Loomhouse is where sisters Mildred and Patty Hill composed the song that would be known as “Happy Birthday to You." These cabins are part of the continued effort to uphold the legacy of artist Lou Tate, who stressed the importance of teaching the art of weaving to the next generation. More than 80 years later, the Lou Tate Foundation continues this tradition with weaving workshops in which the whole community can participate. “Iroquois Park has a drive-through Christmas event, a Halloween event, there’s a lot to do there,” says Thieneman. She points out that there’s always something going on in town - the residents of Auburndale head downtown for Kentucky Derby Festival events across the two weeks leading up to the race. This includes Thunder Over Louisville, a day-long event that is one of the country's largest aircraft and fireworks shows. Only a few weeks later, the Waterfront Park Fourth of July brings families back to the riverside for patriotic music from the Louisville Orchestra along with a slightly smaller – but not by much – fireworks display.

The neighborhood of Bashford Manor name comes from the Bashford Manor Estate. The Bashford Manor of today is a neighborhood with diverse dining options, access to great parks, and a lower price point due to its numerous starter homes and multi-unit properties on the market. Being a primarily residential neighborhood, a lot of Bashford Manor's appeal lies in its proximity to Louisville attractions and retail. Homeowners in Bashford Manor live in ranch-style homes and various condo buildings. The houses here were built in the 1950s to the 1970s and tend to boast three bedrooms and two full baths, with some having detached garages. Bashford Manor's individual condos range from $30,000 to over $85,000, while single-family homes and multi-unit properties go from $175,000 to over $300,000. Bob Sokoler, owner of the Sokoler Team at REMAX Properties East, says, "There's a mix of renters and owners here, but because of the prices, it would invite a lot more investors and renters to this area." Yummy Pollo is a popular restaurant with locals, known for its Peruvian-style chicken. The chicken comes in quarter, half or whole portions and can be paired with one of three homemade sauces, including a spicy "911 sauce." Lee's Korean Restaurant has been a staple of the community for decades and is known for its extensive menu; there are plenty of traditional appetizers and entrees to choose from. The seafood pancake has squid, crabmeat, mussels and scallions. They also feature bibimbap, a spicy dish made of steamed rice and topped with mixed vegetables, with a choice of meat and a raw egg. Kathmandu Kitchen and Bar is located in a small strip on Bardstown Road. Try a bit of mo-mo, dumplings that can be ordered either fried or steamed, with veggies or chicken. The chicken thukpa is a spicy noodle soup made with deep-fried chicken cubes. What was once the site of the Bashford Manor Mall is now a Target, Walmart and Lowe's. There is a Kroger that can be accessed by taking Champions Trace Lane. Costco is also another supermarket within the neighborhood for nearby bulk shopping. Creason Park is only a few miles away from Bashford Manor. This park is famous for housing the Louisville Tennis Center, where tennis legends like Arthur Ashe have played. In addition to the tennis court, residents use the park's playgrounds, hiking trails and cookout areas. The park is adjacent to the 41-acre Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve, a great place to be in the midst of nature and to birdwatch or go for a one-mile walk. Just across the street from Joe Creason Park is the Louisville Zoo. Along with exhibits that are welcome to all ages, there are significant events for adults throughout the summer. From happy hours to trivia and date nights, this is an excellent opportunity for residents to connect with their neighbors. Jefferson County Public Schools serve Bashford Manor. Nearby schools include Goldsmith Elementary and Highland Middle, both rated a C on Niche, and Seneca High, rated a C-plus. Seneca High is part of the Academies of Louisville program, where students can choose and begin career paths in health and education, IT, law and agricultural science. Considering there aren't any parks within Bashford Manor, Sokoler says, "Kentucky Kingdom is usually where residents go for fun." This amusement park is a huge Louisville attraction in the summer, complete with roller coasters and a Ferris wheel, and to cool off, the whole family can dive into the wave pools and waterslides of Hurricane Bay Waterpark. Residents of Bashford Manor are connected to the greater Louisville area by Interstate 264. For public transit, The Route 21 TARC bus runs through the neighborhood for access to shopping centers and other popular destinations throughout Bourbon City.

Six miles from downtown Louisville, suburban Beechmont is known for its engaged neighborhood association and proximity to both Churchill Downs and Iroquois Park. Ahmed Hassan, rec leader at the locally beloved Beechmont Community Center, says, “Here we try to keep our neighbors close”; residents enjoy gathering at the gazebo on Woodlawn Avenue and Southern Parkway for a summer concert or Saturday morning market. Homebuyers may be surprised to find such a tight community so close to the city. Among the array of home styles here, bungalows, Cape Cods and midcentury ranches are the most common. Prices range from $70,000 for a two-bedroom fixer-upper to $330,000 for a three-bedroom ranch-style home with a detached garage; a one-bedroom apartment-style condo can range from $38,000 to $70,000. Homes are built close together, most with front and backyards. Though there is ample street parking, many homes have detached garages and driveways. With its well-maintained sidewalks and bike-friendly Southern Parkway—once called the “Grand Boulevard”—residents might opt to walk or bike. The Southern Parkway runs through the center of Beechmont and connects to downtown. Residents can access other destinations around the city through Interstate 264 in the north part of the neighborhood, and the Transit Authority of River City makes several stops along South Third Street. University of Louisville’s Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is just over a mile away, and it’s a 4-mile trip to the Louisville International Airport. Beechmont’s locally owned, international dining options include Vietnam Kitchen, serving Vietnamese classics like pho for nearly 30 years, and Caribbean Café, whicfh offers Haitian specialties like slow-cooked oxtail. Cozy Sunergos Coffee roasts its beans on-site. Residents can shop at one of several Asian grocery stores, and the Iroquois Manor Shopping Center includes a ValuMarket and Family Dollar. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1891, nearby Iroquois Park offers old-growth forest, a panoramic view of downtown Louisville and an open-air amphitheater with about 2,300 seats. The Beechmont Community Center is a popular gathering place for indoor activities. “We’re pretty familiar with our community members and they sometimes come out here to kick it with us,” says Hassan, who is known by locals as Smiley. Hassan grew up going to the community center and now leads programs such as teen archery and fitness classes for seniors. Kids can eat free evening meals at the Dare to Care Kids Café and play at the Beechmont Tot Lot next to the community center. Jefferson County’s school-choice system allows parents to apply for whichever school best suits their child’s needs. Parents looking for schools near Beechmont might consider Rutherford Elementary School, which earned a C on Niche. Middle schoolers have an all-boys option—Olmsted Academy North, which earned a C- on Niche—or an all-girls option—Olmsted Academy South, which earned a C on Niche. Iroquois High School earned a C- on Niche and offers personalized educational experiences in video production, carpentry, patient care and more. Beechmont benefits from an involved neighborhood association that plans several annual events. Residents celebrate spring with the Festival of Flowers, a large plant sale that also hosts local artisans. The beloved Beechmont Open-Air Market takes place every Saturday during the summer, and the Kentucky Derby brings extra excitement since Beechmont is less than 2 miles from Churchill Downs. And horses aren’t the only ones who race—Beechmont is part of several local racecourses, including the Derby Festival Marathon and IRONMAN Louisville. Neighbors will agree with Hassan: “People are guaranteed a good time when they come to Beechmont.”

Known for its world-famous golf course and its proximity to local parks, Lake Forest Beckley, a suburb of Louisville offers residents the best of both worlds. “The city is right there, but you can also drive east just a few miles and it’s ‘my old Kentucky home’-type scenery," explains Boyd Darnell, assistant golf pro at the Valhalla Golf Club. In addition to these two lifestyles, this leafy community also offers great school choices, a range of home options and fast access to U.S. Routes 64 and 265, which makes commuting to neighboring Louisville, Indiana, or even Lexington a breeze. Driving through the subdivisions that make up the community, landscaped medians divide the streets, and wide lawns filled with willows and oaks surround two-story Contemporary and modern traditional homes with Cape Cod and Craftsman-style details. These can be found as single-family homes as well as town houses – apartment and condo complexes are also available for those looking to deal with less house. The community continues to develop as well, with to-be-built homes on the market as subdivisions expand that offer buyers to customize their home from the ground up. Median home prices in Lake Forest Beckley are higher than in neighboring communities, but homes tend to be larger as well. Older single-family homes, condos, and town houses start at $225,000, while smaller single-family homes and town houses built in the last two decades fetch $300,000 and up. Idyllic estates sitting on larger parcels of land, a quarter to a half-acre, generally go for $600,000 to $800,000 and above. Parents in the neighborhood can choose from Louisville public schools or magnet schools. Stopher Elementary School, within the neighborhood, is ranked B-plus by Niche. Echo Trail Middle School is the “resides” middle school, according to Jefferson County Public Schools. It was built in 2023 and is located about 4 miles south, and has yet to receive a grade. At Echo Trail, students can participate in Explore Academies. Donna Pappe, secretary at Echo Trail, explains, “Sixth-grade students have the opportunity to participate in each of the programs: Consumer Science, Business and Communication, and Engineering and Design. In seventh grade, students select which program they’d like to continue in.” For students who wish to continue in the Academies program, Eastern High School, rated A-minus by Niche, also participates. Students can apply for magnet schools based on their interests and aptitudes as well. In addition, there are three private schools nearby - the Christian Academy of Louisville, Whitefield Academy and St. Patrick Catholic School. Residents who enjoy golf can find several options within the neighborhood. Valhalla Golf Club, designed by Jack Nicklaus in 1986, is undoubtedly the most famous. However, membership is by invitation only. Lake Forest Country Club and Midland Trail Golf Club are other neighborhood options. “It’s a great golf area because of the climate and the type of grass that thrives here,” says Darnell. Directly below the Valhalla Golf Club are several connected parks that make up the Floyd’s Fork section of the Louisville Loop, an initiative by the city of Louisville to create a 100-mile loop of trails around the city. Floyd’s Fork, a tributary of the Salt River, is a great place to kayak or float, says local resident Lejla Bilanovic. While copious national chains feature in nearby Middletown, local options can be found nearby as well. Gander, an American Grill, serves salads and sandwiches along with elevated entrees. Barrel 33 Tavern & Grill focuses on providing an extensive bourbon menu – befitting the state’s heritage – while providing a simplified pub menu. Either way, patrons can choose to dine al fresco in the warmer months. Fiesta Time Amigos Mexican Grill, a family-owned Louisville chain with four locations, brings the south-of-the-border party with a range of traditional and inventive options, while Havana Rumba, 2 miles away, dishes up Cuban favorites. For groceries, residents shop at the neighborhood IGA or drive to Middletown Commons, where a wealth of grocery stores, big box stores, national retailers and chain restaurants are waiting. Darnell says that traffic on Shelbyville Road is generally “wide open” except for a morning rush into the city and an evening rush out. Interstates 265 and 64 border the neighborhood, giving residents access to Louisville and beyond, including to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, a 20-mile trip that can take a half hour or so. While the University of Louisville Medical Center Northeast is within the neighborhood, for emergency care the closest option is Norton Brownsboro Hospital, roughly nine miles away. Darnell notes that Valhalla Golf Club is preparing to host the PGA Championship in May 2024, the fourth time the club has hosted the event. It has also hosted the Senior PGA Championship and the international Ryder Cup competition. Residents can anticipate some traffic increases leading up to and during these events, and local shopping and dining is noticeably busier. Prospective residents will need to be aware that many of the communities within Lake Forest Beckley – the Lake Forest subdivision entirely – are deed restricted. This comes with benefits, like the community Easter Egg Hunt, clubhouse access, movie nights, festivals and more, but also comes with regular fees as well as limitations on potential changes that residents may want to make.

On the eastern outskirts of Louisville, Bon Air provides Kentuckians with residential surroundings shaded by plenty of trees overlooking sidewalks lining the front yards of its homes. With a few local staple restaurants and some historical ties as well, the neighborhood is a quiet area within very close proximity to the downtown area. “It’s a nice, small town as part of the city of Louisville,” says Bob Sokoler, owner of the Sokoler Team at RE/MAX Properties East. “It’s only about 15 to 20 minutes to anywhere in the city and it’s just off the expressway, which makes it very accessible.” Bon Air is characterized by a prominence of mid-century brick ranch homes throughout its winding streets, many with mature trees in the yards and shrubs or other plants lining the properties. While many don’t have garages necessarily attached, it’s easy to find detached garages in the backyards. Sidewalks also line the streets, making for beautiful scenery while going for a run or walking a dog, and in the evening the street lights softly glow amid tree branches. Although some of the homes might look similar, colorful doors and shutters as well as wrought-iron storm doors add a visual flair to the neighborhood. Most homes in Bon Air sell for between $250,000 and $300,000, rarely priced at less than $150,000 while several have sold for over $350,000. Two public schools reside within the boundaries of the Bon Air neighborhood, and students can begin their educational journey at Goldsmith Elementary School. Niche gives Goldsmith a grade of C, and the school system for Bon Air residents falls within Jefferson County Public Schools, rated in the top 10 most diverse school districts and also ranked as Niche’s eighth-best district for athletes in the state. After fifth grade, enrollment graduates to Highland Middle School for grades six through eight, which is also given a C by Niche. Seneca High School is awarded a C-plus by Niche and serves ninth through 12th grades, also featuring a magnet program on urban agriculture along with multiple sports fields for its athletes. Farnsley Park is the only established such area located within Bon Air’s borders, offering a playground and picnic tables to its visitors while remaining open from early morning to late at night. Practice some tennis on the park’s courts, or simply enjoy its surroundings populated by large trees reaching towards the clouds. Just to the southeast of Bon Air, PeeWee Park’s playground and pickleball courts offer plenty of opportunities for exercise alongside picnic tables and shelters. North of PeeWee Park is Klondike Park, which has plenty of open space in its seven-acre area and picnic areas of its own. Though Klondike doesn’t have sectioned-off baseball or soccer fields, there’s a backstop for the former and two goals for the latter set up near its playgrounds and tennis courts. Neighborhood bar Krazy Dave’s is located near the center of the area, serving as a community gathering spot and also featuring billiards and karaoke for its patrons while sitting close to the Bon Air Barber Shop. El Caporal Mexican Restaurant, located near the southwestern edge of Bon Air, offers authentic food from south of the border just minutes away from the Bashford Manor Inn. Just across the southwestern boundary is a major shopping center featuring Kroger, Walmart, Target and Walgreens locations for almost anything shoppers could be in need of. “Heitzman’s Bakery is a local landmark,” Sokoler, who has nearly 20 years of experience, says. “A lot of people like that, and there’s several bed-and-breakfasts in Bon Air as well. There’s also a lot of chain restaurants, so it gives homeowners a choice within a couple blocks of walking or riding a bike to them.” One of Bon Air’s primary attractions and ties to history is the Bashford Manor Inn, encircled by trees in the curve of Medford Lane in the neighborhood’s southwestern region. Originally known as Bray Place, it was built by Revolutionary War major Samuel Bray and his wife in 1796; the couple were given the land by Thomas Jefferson as recognition of Bray’s service in the war and other accomplishments. Now part of the National Register of Historic Places, it operates as a bed-and-breakfast for visitors, and owns a claim to fame as a former horse farm that bred several winners of the Kentucky Derby. About half of Bon Air’s border, to the northwest and southwest, is made up of major highways that link it to other areas of Kentucky. To the northwest runs part of Interstate 264 with an interchange on the northwestern corner, and 264 loops around most of Louisville. That same interchange also connects with Route 150, which comprises the southwestern-facing border of Bon Air and runs for more than 100 miles within Kentucky. Kentucky stops along Route 150, which starts in Illinois and runs through Indiana, include Mount Washington, Springfield, Stanford and Mount Vernon. As for Louisville itself, Bon Air is only about 10 miles from the city’s downtown, which means residents are usually less than 20 minutes from the city lights while retaining a quaint, suburban atmosphere.