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Things to Love about The Ohio River Valley

It's a really great place.

Trisha Hassfurder
Apr 06, 2017
Purdue University
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Things to Love about The Ohio River Valley
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1. Allergies

Alright, we don't exactly 'love' this part of living here. Especially that lovely time in spring when the flowers are blooming, rain is common, and we sneeze every five minutes.

2. UK vs. IU

Yeah, the universities might not have a rivalry, but you can bet your last dollar everyone else does. This made up rivalry will destroy friendships, families, and couches.


3. Corn

You probably have to drive past a few cornfields to get where you're headed.


4. The Ohio River


It is a huge part of our favorite past times, though we probably shouldn't swim in it. Who really knows what goes on in that river? It's mucky and you have probably never see the bottom. Don't risk it.


5. Big Red

This drink is only available in the River Valley, which you probably didn't know until you tried to get it somewhere else and were sadly disappointed.


6. Donut Bank

Serving the best donuts in the 'toe' of Indiana since 1967.


7. The correct pronunciation of Louisville

You probably get very defensive when someone mispronounces it, too. Basically you pronounce the L and V and throw in some sounds in between them.

8. Limited drink options

Hospitality is very important when having guests over. Although, usually when offering drinks to guests the only options are sweet tea, Mountain Dew, or Bud Light.

9. Fishing

Unless you live close enough to Louisville or Evansville, you don't have too many choices when it comes to a romantic evening. Fishing works just fine. Bonus: you catch yourselves dinner too.


10. Kentuckiana

We're proud to call it home.
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