Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
Excellent restaurant less than a five minute drive from our home. We recommend the short rib nachos, the chorizo burger and the Thai curry mussels.
95 locals recommend
Mussel & Burger Bar
113 S 7th StExcellent restaurant less than a five minute drive from our home. We recommend the short rib nachos, the chorizo burger and the Thai curry mussels.
This food truck is very close to our home and sells a variety of Mexican food items such as tacos, gorditas, sopes and burritos.
Las Gorditas
4756 Bardstown RoadThis food truck is very close to our home and sells a variety of Mexican food items such as tacos, gorditas, sopes and burritos.
Local bakery that specializes in baked goods and bread. Also offer breakfast and lunch.
120 locals recommend
Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe
2868 Frankfort AveLocal bakery that specializes in baked goods and bread. Also offer breakfast and lunch.
Local butcher that is shared with restaurant/bar. Their menu changes on a weekly basis but everything we've ever tried on their menu is fantastic. We recommend their burger and charcuterie/cheese board.
43 locals recommend
Red Hog Restaurant & Butcher Shop
2622 Frankfort AveLocal butcher that is shared with restaurant/bar. Their menu changes on a weekly basis but everything we've ever tried on their menu is fantastic. We recommend their burger and charcuterie/cheese board.
Louisville Cream
632 E Market StCreamy and delicious ice cream. Unique flavors.
Ethiopian restaurant serving traditional (and delicious) food.
25 locals recommend
Queen of Sheba Restaurant
2804 Taylorsville RdEthiopian restaurant serving traditional (and delicious) food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brewery located in a renovated church. Very laid back atmosphere, good for groups.
19 locals recommend
3rd Turn Brewing
10408 Watterson TrailBrewery located in a renovated church. Very laid back atmosphere, good for groups.
Recbar
10301 Taylorsville RdPretty fun bar with wide selection of arcade games.
Bar with live jazz on Friday's. Great atmosphere. Excellent old fashioned.
26 locals recommend
The Butchertown Social
1601 Story AveBar with live jazz on Friday's. Great atmosphere. Excellent old fashioned.
Sightseeing
Local brandy distillery. Chic courtyard area, with tours which explain their facility and their product. Product is pretty tasty, and the rooftop bar had an excellent view of the city's skyline.
125 locals recommend
Copper & Kings American Brandy Company
1121 E Washington StLocal brandy distillery. Chic courtyard area, with tours which explain their facility and their product. Product is pretty tasty, and the rooftop bar had an excellent view of the city's skyline.
Tour a cave affordably at Mammoth Cave National Park! We recommend the Domes and Dripstones tour.
274 locals recommend
Mammoth Cave
Tour a cave affordably at Mammoth Cave National Park! We recommend the Domes and Dripstones tour.
Parks & Nature
Awesome park with various trails. Three mile scenic loop is a beautiful walk. For those which just want to chill, we have outdoor chairs you can bring to the park. Please ask before taking these. Makes for a nice day outdoors!
383 locals recommend
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdAwesome park with various trails. Three mile scenic loop is a beautiful walk. For those which just want to chill, we have outdoor chairs you can bring to the park. Please ask before taking these. Makes for a nice day outdoors!
Iroquois Park
Awesome view of the city from their hill-top overlook.
Entertainment & Activities
Walking bridge downtown with excellent view of the downtown area. Crosses over into Indiana.
78 locals recommend
Big Four Bridge Entrance
1101 River RdWalking bridge downtown with excellent view of the downtown area. Crosses over into Indiana.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
4600 Shelbyville RdWhole Foods Market
4944 Shelbyville RdExcellent pizza.
Arts & Culture
The Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd St Free entrance on Sundays.