Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
Several people have said that miracles happen at this coffee shop. A local spot with a vast number of beverage and treat options. They even have some sadnwiches and paninis. Usually a place to plug in your laptop - sometimes you need to ask for wifi password.
32 locals recommend
78 Coffee Co.
907 E Liberty StSeveral people have said that miracles happen at this coffee shop. A local spot with a vast number of beverage and treat options. They even have some sadnwiches and paninis. Usually a place to plug in your laptop - sometimes you need to ask for wifi password.
One of the best fun and affordable sushi spots in town. Rotating art, plenty of drink selection, and usually good service.
109 locals recommend
Dragon King's Daughter
129 W Market StOne of the best fun and affordable sushi spots in town. Rotating art, plenty of drink selection, and usually good service.
Starbucks
972 Baxter AveIt's a short walk with all the options you're used to and Wi-fi access.
A pub in a great, unique atmosphere (in an old church). Chef uses local ingredients when available and menu is always delectable. There are many beer options to choose from and on warm nights they have a great outdoor patio.
128 locals recommend
Holy Grale
1034 Bardstown RdA pub in a great, unique atmosphere (in an old church). Chef uses local ingredients when available and menu is always delectable. There are many beer options to choose from and on warm nights they have a great outdoor patio.
Chef Alex is amazing and specializes in French-American cuisine. If you're looking for a romantic evening at a fine restaurant check out this place.
21 locals recommend
La Chasse
1359 Bardstown RdChef Alex is amazing and specializes in French-American cuisine. If you're looking for a romantic evening at a fine restaurant check out this place.
Ramsi and his wife have traveled the world and brought their menus back with them. This place is affordable and experiential. They use local ingredients when available and have a wide selection. Plus, they're usually one of the last restaurants to be open in the area and they will deliver.
87 locals recommend
Ramsis Cafe On The World
1293 Bardstown RdRamsi and his wife have traveled the world and brought their menus back with them. This place is affordable and experiential. They use local ingredients when available and have a wide selection. Plus, they're usually one of the last restaurants to be open in the area and they will deliver.
One of our favorite local coffee shops. Not much seating space at this location but great coffee in and out. Perfect for stopping in for a treat mid walk on a sunny day.
28 locals recommend
Heine Brothers' Coffee - Longest Ave In The Highlands
1250 Bardstown RdOne of our favorite local coffee shops. Not much seating space at this location but great coffee in and out. Perfect for stopping in for a treat mid walk on a sunny day.
Drinks & Nightlife
Plenty of people to meet on the weekends, more relaxed during the week. Good drinks and service. Usually live music on the weekends.
14 locals recommend
Chill Bar
1117 Bardstown Rd Plenty of people to meet on the weekends, more relaxed during the week. Good drinks and service. Usually live music on the weekends.
For pool, drinks, a small selection of bar food - If you're interested in mingling, the back door is usually packed with people open to meet.
61 locals recommend
The Back Door
1250 Bardstown RdFor pool, drinks, a small selection of bar food - If you're interested in mingling, the back door is usually packed with people open to meet.
Parks & Nature
The go to Louisville Park for any kind of person. Would highly recommend walking the scenic loop where you'll get a small taste of all Cherokee park has to offer. Here, right off the golf course you'll pass doggy hill, Hogans fountain and splash area, frisbee field, multiple playgrounds, plenty of places to shoot off onto a woody trail, and beautiful mansions to admire.
383 locals recommend
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill Rd The go to Louisville Park for any kind of person. Would highly recommend walking the scenic loop where you'll get a small taste of all Cherokee park has to offer. Here, right off the golf course you'll pass doggy hill, Hogans fountain and splash area, frisbee field, multiple playgrounds, plenty of places to shoot off onto a woody trail, and beautiful mansions to admire.
For a beautiful day by the river check out waterfront park. There's multiple playground options and during the summer usually a festival going on nearby. This is also right by the brand new Big Four Bridge - where you can walk from KY to IN and look over the city with ease.
183 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
129 River RdFor a beautiful day by the river check out waterfront park. There's multiple playground options and during the summer usually a festival going on nearby. This is also right by the brand new Big Four Bridge - where you can walk from KY to IN and look over the city with ease.
Essentials
Local grocery store with all your fresh and packaged needs.
47 locals recommend
Valu Market Mid City Mall
1250 Bardstown Rd Local grocery store with all your fresh and packaged needs.
Arts & Culture
Upscale bar and art gallery downtown. Drinks will loosen your wallet but art is always free and open 24/7.
124 locals recommend
Proof On Main
702 W Main StUpscale bar and art gallery downtown. Drinks will loosen your wallet but art is always free and open 24/7.
Upscale bar and art gallery downtown. Drinks will loosen your wallet but art is always free and open 24/7.
122 locals recommend
21 US-31E
21 US-31EUpscale bar and art gallery downtown. Drinks will loosen your wallet but art is always free and open 24/7.
If traveling from out of town this is a must tourist stop. Last year over 250,000 people came in to town to be a part of the the KY Derby.
180 locals recommend
Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central AvenueIf traveling from out of town this is a must tourist stop. Last year over 250,000 people came in to town to be a part of the the KY Derby.
This can be a fun place to go on a day of wandering and exploration. Many artists set up shop here - there's yoga and painting studios here, some places to grab a bite. Check out the website for what they have going on.
17 locals recommend
MAEC - Mellwood Art And Entertainment Center
1860 Mellwood AveThis can be a fun place to go on a day of wandering and exploration. Many artists set up shop here - there's yoga and painting studios here, some places to grab a bite. Check out the website for what they have going on.
KMAC is an art and craft museum. Admission is free and has rotating exhibits every few months. They also have workshops and camps that go on throughout the year.
43 locals recommend
KMAC Museum
715 W Main StKMAC is an art and craft museum. Admission is free and has rotating exhibits every few months. They also have workshops and camps that go on throughout the year.
Newly remodeled and a variety of history and art exhibits, the Speed is such a fascinating place to spend an afternoon. Admission on Sundays is free. Admission price is budget friendly.
289 locals recommend
The Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd StNewly remodeled and a variety of history and art exhibits, the Speed is such a fascinating place to spend an afternoon. Admission on Sundays is free. Admission price is budget friendly.
There's so much to explore at the Frazier and is very family friendly. Check out their website for all events going on. Budget friendly admission.
158 locals recommend
Frazier History Museum
829 W Main StThere's so much to explore at the Frazier and is very family friendly. Check out their website for all events going on. Budget friendly admission.
Float like a butterfly and sting like a bee - visit the great Ali's hometown museum.
279 locals recommend
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th StFloat like a butterfly and sting like a bee - visit the great Ali's hometown museum.
Shopping
Owner travels the world and brings back her inspiration in jewelry. A neat place to browse with a whole price range of a selection.
15 locals recommend
Discoveries
1315 Bardstown RdOwner travels the world and brings back her inspiration in jewelry. A neat place to browse with a whole price range of a selection.
Great, local place to find unique books and greeting cards to take home. Also connected to local Heine Bros coffee.
39 locals recommend
Carmichael's Bookstore
1295 Bardstown RdGreat, local place to find unique books and greeting cards to take home. Also connected to local Heine Bros coffee.
Super unique clothing and gift store. Been around for years and is a go to boutique for many Louisvillians.
16 locals recommend
Dot Fox
1567 Bardstown RdSuper unique clothing and gift store. Been around for years and is a go to boutique for many Louisvillians.