Rochelle's Downtown Louisville Guidebook
Food Scene
The menu includes traditional items perfected over centuries in the Far East as well as contemporary fare created with a unique twist of our own. We feature classics of Japanese dining such as lemongrass miso, vegetable and sushi rolls, as well as a multitude of new creations including a mixture of East and West forms and flavors. Whether you are adventurous or timid, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or meat and fish-loving, you are certain to find many items you will want again and again.
109 locals recommend
Dragon King's Daughter
129 W Market StThe menu includes traditional items perfected over centuries in the Far East as well as contemporary fare created with a unique twist of our own. We feature classics of Japanese dining such as lemongrass miso, vegetable and sushi rolls, as well as a multitude of new creations including a mixture of East and West forms and flavors. Whether you are adventurous or timid, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or meat and fish-loving, you are certain to find many items you will want again and again.
Sightseeing
Nestled inside the Mecca of Horse Racing... the Kentucky Derby Museum! If you love the Sport of Kings this is an absolute must!!! It creatively displays the history of Churchill Downs, the Derby and the multitude of Derby winners and the jockeys. It starts off with a fantastic and immersive movie experience and includes a tour of the track. To enjoy and take in all it has to offer, give yourself 2 hours.
180 locals recommend
Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central AvenueNestled inside the Mecca of Horse Racing... the Kentucky Derby Museum! If you love the Sport of Kings this is an absolute must!!! It creatively displays the history of Churchill Downs, the Derby and the multitude of Derby winners and the jockeys. It starts off with a fantastic and immersive movie experience and includes a tour of the track. To enjoy and take in all it has to offer, give yourself 2 hours.
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
A visit to the Center is not just an experience, but a journey into the heart of a champion. The Center’s three levels of award-winning exhibits and galleries invite visitors to explore Muhammad Ali’s legendary life, as well as to reflect upon one’s own individual values, inner strength, character, and what makes you the greatest person you can be.
279 locals recommend
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th StTEMPORARILY CLOSED
A visit to the Center is not just an experience, but a journey into the heart of a champion. The Center’s three levels of award-winning exhibits and galleries invite visitors to explore Muhammad Ali’s legendary life, as well as to reflect upon one’s own individual values, inner strength, character, and what makes you the greatest person you can be.
Neighborhoods
The Highlands is a lively area known for its nightlife and dining, with brewpubs and karaoke bars alongside pizzerias and celebrity chef eateries on Bardstown Road. Shopping spans quirky indie fashion and handcrafted leather goods to bookshops and artisan bakeries. Louisville Zoo features camel rides and a splash park, while nearby Cherokee Park has a scenic loop trail with a lake, rolling hills and bucolic forest.
134 locals recommend
Highlands
The Highlands is a lively area known for its nightlife and dining, with brewpubs and karaoke bars alongside pizzerias and celebrity chef eateries on Bardstown Road. Shopping spans quirky indie fashion and handcrafted leather goods to bookshops and artisan bakeries. Louisville Zoo features camel rides and a splash park, while nearby Cherokee Park has a scenic loop trail with a lake, rolling hills and bucolic forest.