Guidebook for Louisville

Mike & Kate
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 St
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A 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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Большой газон
231 Witherspoon St
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An 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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Парк Чероки
745 Cochran Hill Rd
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A 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 St
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The 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-31E
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There 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 Луисвилль Слаггер
800 W Main St
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One 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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Дворец Луисвилл
625 S 4th St
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Really cool old timey theater designed to look like you're outdoors.
Some pretty cool science related stations.
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Кентуккийский научный центр
727 W Main St
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Some 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 St
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Great 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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Long Street Baths
1402 St James Ct
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"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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Grassy Knoll
315 W Market St
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Louisville 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 St
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The 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 Bridge
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A 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 Court
Take 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 Terrace
Staying 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 St
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Amazing 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 Ave
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Nice 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 Ave
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Higher end Italian and a great bourbon selection - on the Urban Bourbon trail.
Open 24/7. The food is consistently good and the prices are great.
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Burger Boy
1450 S Brook St
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Open 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 Ave
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Really 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 Ave
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Supposedly 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 Ave
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Similar to Startbucks. Located next to the University of Louisville.
Local Sonic like place. Good for quick greasy food.
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Dizzy Whizz Drive-In
217 St Catherine St
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Local Sonic like place. Good for quick greasy food.
The place that made maple-bacon donuts famous!
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Nord's Bakery
2118 S Preston St
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The place that made maple-bacon donuts famous!
Walk-up place for good hot dogs, burgers, and fries.
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Ollie's Trolley
978 S 3rd St
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Walk-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 St
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Southern-feel gastropub in an old fire house - good food/atmosphere.
Excellent reuben sandwiches, though a little overpriced.
Ermin's French Bakery & Cafe
1201 S 1st St
Excellent 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 St
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One 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 St
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Very 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 St
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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.
Good Ethiopian cuisine option near downtown. Not as spicy as other places we've been.
Abyssinia
554 S 5th St
Good Ethiopian cuisine option near downtown. Not as spicy as other places we've been.
Delicious cuba food in the heart of the Bardstown Road area.
2210 Bardstown Rd
2210 Bardstown Road
Delicious 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 Rd
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The 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 Street
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.
Our go to location for pizza delivery.
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Pizza Donisi
1396 S 2nd St
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Our go to location for pizza delivery.
Two words: Cookies, Delivered
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Insomnia Cookies
1913 S 4th St
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Two 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 St
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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.
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 St
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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.
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 Rd
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High-end restaurant but worth the price. Chef Kathy Cary is nationally famous and the food always creative and delicious.
Excellent chicken and waffles. Nice beer selection too!
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Four Pegs
1053 Goss Ave
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Excellent 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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Пивоварня и коптильня Against the Grain
401 E Main St
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Voted 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 Ave
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Fantastic 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 St
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Excellent cajun-style seafood just a block away. The crab fries are amazing - be prepared for a long line. Open Wed/Fri/Sat only.
The best barbecue in the city, maybe the country.
Smoketown USA
1153 Logan St
The best barbecue in the city, maybe the country.
Local coffee shop.
Smokey's Bean
1212 South 4th Street
Local coffee shop.
Incredible burgers (and mussels) downtown. Highly recommended!
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Mussel & Burger Bar
113 S 7th St
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Incredible burgers (and mussels) downtown. Highly recommended!
Good Middle Eastern food a few blocks away
Vis à Vis Bar & Grill
1164 South 3rd Street
Good Middle Eastern food a few blocks away

Drinks & Nightlife

The definition of a dive bar - lots of locals.
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Magnolia Bar
1398 S 2nd St
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The 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 St
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Dive bar that also serves good burgers. Lots of college students here.
If you like hookah, this is your place.
Prince Hookah Lounge of Louisville
If you like hookah, this is your place.
Music, food, beer, and arcades games.
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Zanzabar
2100 S Preston St
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Music, 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 Rd
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Great 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 St
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Swanky rooftop bar above the Hilton hotel. Very well done space with great views.
Local brewery - opening Summer 2016.
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Пивоварня Old Louisville Brewery
625 W Magnolia Ave
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Local 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 St
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Great 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 Rd
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Old-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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Manitou Galleries
615 E Market St
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Massive 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 Ave
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A collection of small shops inside an old wharehouse - nice selection with reasonable prices.

Essentials

Nearest store to get basic necessities.
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Rite Aid
409 W Oak St
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Nearest 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 Ave
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Our grocery store of choice - a better fresh vegetable selection than the two Kroger stores that are slightly closer.