Guidebook for Louisville
Parks & Nature
A beautiful little park that makes for an excellent evening stroll. Fantastic Shakespeare in the Park if you're visiting in July!
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Central Park
1340 S 4th StA beautiful little park that makes for an excellent evening stroll. Fantastic Shakespeare in the Park if you're visiting in July!
An excellent green space in downtown Louisville - lots of music and other events throughout the year.
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Голямата Ливада
231 Witherspoon StAn excellent green space in downtown Louisville - lots of music and other events throughout the year.
A gorgeous, large park that's close to a lot of great restaurants.
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Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdA gorgeous, large park that's close to a lot of great restaurants.
Arts & Culture
The first weekend in October, one of the countries largest art shows is less than a mile from the house.
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St James Court Art Show
1402 S 4th StThe first weekend in October, one of the countries largest art shows is less than a mile from the house.
There is a free contemporary art collection that is constantly rotated - definitely worth a visit. Be sure to check out the men's bathroom!
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21 US-31E
21 US-31EThere is a free contemporary art collection that is constantly rotated - definitely worth a visit. Be sure to check out the men's bathroom!
One of the cities namesake products and a pretty cool little tour.
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Музей и фабрика на Луисвил Слъгър
800 W Main StOne of the cities namesake products and a pretty cool little tour.
Really cool old timey theater designed to look like you're outdoors.
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Louisville Palace
625 S 4th StReally cool old timey theater designed to look like you're outdoors.
Kentucky Science Center
727 W Main StSome pretty cool science related stations.
Great performance hall offering Broadway tour performances amongst other theater and music shows.
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The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
501 W Main StGreat performance hall offering Broadway tour performances amongst other theater and music shows.
"Conrad's Castle" is a massive victorian mansion just down the street. Tours offered.
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Conrad-Caldwell House Museum (Conrad's Castle)
1402 St James Ct"Conrad's Castle" is a massive victorian mansion just down the street. Tours offered.
Louisville has a great arts scene with great plays here year-round. Check out the Humana Festival of New American Plays in March/April.
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Actors Theatre of Louisville
315 W Market StLouisville has a great arts scene with great plays here year-round. Check out the Humana Festival of New American Plays in March/April.
The University of Louisville's main campus is only a couple of miles down the street.
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University of Louisville
2301 S 3rd StThe University of Louisville's main campus is only a couple of miles down the street.
Sightseeing
A pedestrian/bicycle only bridge offering great views of the skyline and easy access to Indiana. No pets allowed.
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Big Four Pedestrian Bridge
Big Four Pedestrian BridgeA pedestrian/bicycle only bridge offering great views of the skyline and easy access to Indiana. No pets allowed.
Take a walk down St. James Court and Belgravia Court - beautiful homes that exemplify what we love about Old Louisville.
Belgravia Court
Belgravia CourtTake a walk down St. James Court and Belgravia Court - beautiful homes that exemplify what we love about Old Louisville.
Staying with us, you won't miss this gorgeous, secluded walking court. Impromtu cocktail hours happen most evenings in the Spring/Summer.
Floral Terrace
Floral TerraceStaying with us, you won't miss this gorgeous, secluded walking court. Impromtu cocktail hours happen most evenings in the Spring/Summer.
Food Scene
Amazing burgers! Closed due to a fire, but they're planning to reopen.
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Old Louisville Tavern
1532 S 4th StAmazing burgers! Closed due to a fire, but they're planning to reopen.
Nice little Italian place within easy access. The owners are our neighbors.
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Amici Cafe
316 W Ormsby AveNice little Italian place within easy access. The owners are our neighbors.
Higher end Italian and a great bourbon selection - on the Urban Bourbon trail.
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Buck's Restaurant
425 W Ormsby AveHigher end Italian and a great bourbon selection - on the Urban Bourbon trail.
Burger Boy
1450 S Brook StOpen 24/7. The food is consistently good and the prices are great.
Really good ice cream. There are other locations in Louisville but this one is closest.
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The Comfy Cow
2221 Frankfort AveReally good ice cream. There are other locations in Louisville but this one is closest.
Supposedly one of the best restaurants in the city. It's pricey and you must make reservations.
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610 Magnolia
610 W Magnolia AveSupposedly one of the best restaurants in the city. It's pricey and you must make reservations.
Similar to Startbucks. Located next to the University of Louisville.
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Quills Coffee
930 Baxter AveSimilar to Startbucks. Located next to the University of Louisville.
Dizzy Whizz Drive-In
217 St Catherine StLocal Sonic like place. Good for quick greasy food.
Nord's Bakery
2118 S Preston StThe place that made maple-bacon donuts famous!
Ollie's Trolley
978 S 3rd StWalk-up place for good hot dogs, burgers, and fries.
Southern-feel gastropub in an old fire house - good food/atmosphere.
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The Green Building Gallery
732 E Market StSouthern-feel gastropub in an old fire house - good food/atmosphere.
Ermin's French Bakery & Cafe
1201 S 1st StExcellent reuben sandwiches, though a little overpriced.
One of the best food destinations in the city! Local food with a changing menu - brunch is amazing.
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Harvest Restaurant
624 E Market StOne of the best food destinations in the city! Local food with a changing menu - brunch is amazing.
Very creative cuisine with chef Edward Lee at the helm. Dinner only - located in the Actor's Theater building.
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MilkWood Restaurant
316 W Main StVery creative cuisine with chef Edward Lee at the helm. Dinner only - located in the Actor's Theater building.
Modern, elegant restaurant with creative food options. Attached to the 21c Hotel and Museum so be sure to see the free modern art gallery and the unique men's restroom.
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Proof On Main
702 W Main StModern, elegant restaurant with creative food options. Attached to the 21c Hotel and Museum so be sure to see the free modern art gallery and the unique men's restroom.
Abyssinia
554 S 5th StGood Ethiopian cuisine option near downtown. Not as spicy as other places we've been.
2210 Bardstown Rd
2210 Bardstown RoadDelicious cuba food in the heart of the Bardstown Road area.
The quintessential Louisville dining experience - reservations suggested. Pricey but incredibly good food.
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Jack Fry's
1007 Bardstown RdThe quintessential Louisville dining experience - reservations suggested. Pricey but incredibly good food.
Excellent dessert bakery just around the block - a slice of the 'death by chocolate' cake is our favorite. Limited selection kept on-hand so call ahead. They also make breakfast sandwiches.
501 W Oak St
501 West Oak StreetExcellent dessert bakery just around the block - a slice of the 'death by chocolate' cake is our favorite. Limited selection kept on-hand so call ahead. They also make breakfast sandwiches.
Pizza Donisi
1396 S 2nd StOur go to location for pizza delivery.
Insomnia Cookies
1913 S 4th StTwo words: Cookies, Delivered
Great southern style food in a classy place - with a raw bar! They're bourbon menu is extensive. Very busy most nights, be sure to make reservations.
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Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar
127 W Main StGreat southern style food in a classy place - with a raw bar! They're bourbon menu is extensive. Very busy most nights, be sure to make reservations.
In the basement of a house in a residential neighborhood lies one of the best restaurants in the city. The elk burger and truffle fries are to die for! Expect a long wait unless you go early.
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Hammerheads
921 Swan StIn the basement of a house in a residential neighborhood lies one of the best restaurants in the city. The elk burger and truffle fries are to die for! Expect a long wait unless you go early.
High-end restaurant but worth the price. Chef Kathy Cary is nationally famous and the food always creative and delicious.
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Lilly's
1147 Bardstown RdHigh-end restaurant but worth the price. Chef Kathy Cary is nationally famous and the food always creative and delicious.
Four Pegs
1053 Goss AveExcellent chicken and waffles. Nice beer selection too!
Voted one of the top 100 breweries in the world! Creative beers, nice atmosphere, and delicious food. This place is a don't miss!
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Against the Grain Brewery and Smokehouse
401 E Main StVoted one of the top 100 breweries in the world! Creative beers, nice atmosphere, and delicious food. This place is a don't miss!
Fantastic pizza at this new location. Seriously some of the best pizza we've ever had (and we moved from New Haven, CT)!
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The Post
1045 Goss AveFantastic pizza at this new location. Seriously some of the best pizza we've ever had (and we moved from New Haven, CT)!
Excellent cajun-style seafood just a block away. The crab fries are amazing - be prepared for a long line. Open Wed/Fri/Sat only.
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Seafood Lady - W Oak St
107 W Oak StExcellent cajun-style seafood just a block away. The crab fries are amazing - be prepared for a long line. Open Wed/Fri/Sat only.
Smoketown USA
1153 Logan StThe best barbecue in the city, maybe the country.
Smokey's Bean
1212 South 4th StreetLocal coffee shop.
Incredible burgers (and mussels) downtown. Highly recommended!
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Mussel & Burger Bar
113 S 7th StIncredible burgers (and mussels) downtown. Highly recommended!
Vis à Vis Bar & Grill
1164 South 3rd StreetGood Middle Eastern food a few blocks away
Drinks & Nightlife
Magnolia Bar
1398 S 2nd StThe definition of a dive bar - lots of locals.
Dive bar that also serves good burgers. Lots of college students here.
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The Granville Pub
1601 S 3rd StDive bar that also serves good burgers. Lots of college students here.
Prince Hookah Lounge of Louisville
If you like hookah, this is your place.
Zanzabar
2100 S Preston StMusic, food, beer, and arcades games.
Great local beer place when an excellent food menu - the burger is incredible!
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Holy Grale
1034 Bardstown RdGreat local beer place when an excellent food menu - the burger is incredible!
Swanky rooftop bar above the Hilton hotel. Very well done space with great views.
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8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen
350 W Chestnut StSwanky rooftop bar above the Hilton hotel. Very well done space with great views.
Old Louisville Brewery
625 W Magnolia AveLocal brewery - opening Summer 2016.
Shopping
Great walkable liquor store. Great craft beers, wines, bourbons, and high-end liquor.
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Bottled Liquors
412 W Oak StGreat walkable liquor store. Great craft beers, wines, bourbons, and high-end liquor.
Old-school book store worth perusing. There's a coffee shop attached to the building so you can sip and read.
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Carmichael's Bookstore
1295 Bardstown RdOld-school book store worth perusing. There's a coffee shop attached to the building so you can sip and read.
Massive antiques store with a constantly changing selection. A great way to spend a rainy (or sunny) afternoon.
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Joe Ley Antiques
615 E Market StMassive antiques store with a constantly changing selection. A great way to spend a rainy (or sunny) afternoon.
A collection of small shops inside an old wharehouse - nice selection with reasonable prices.
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Butchertown Market
1201 Story AveA collection of small shops inside an old wharehouse - nice selection with reasonable prices.
Essentials
Rite Aid
409 W Oak StNearest store to get basic necessities.
Our grocery store of choice - a better fresh vegetable selection than the two Kroger stores that are slightly closer.
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Kroger
1265 Goss AveOur grocery store of choice - a better fresh vegetable selection than the two Kroger stores that are slightly closer.