Guidebook for Louisville

Kristen
Guidebook for Louisville

Food Scene

Heine Brothers’ is a 100% fair trade & organic coffee roaster. Opened in October 1994 in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville, KY, and now has 13 shops and a mobile Airstream espresso bar, all in Louisville. From the beginning, Heine Brothers’ has been committed to operating responsibly and sustainably – donating to numerous community groups, recycling, being founding members of the world’s 1st fair-trade coffee buying cooperative, buying locally. Through your support they strive to do even more, while offering exceptional drinks, perfectly-roasted coffee and friendly service.
42 locals recommend
Heine Brothers’ Coffee - Douglass Loop
2200 Bardstown Rd
42 locals recommend
Heine Brothers’ is a 100% fair trade & organic coffee roaster. Opened in October 1994 in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville, KY, and now has 13 shops and a mobile Airstream espresso bar, all in Louisville. From the beginning, Heine Brothers’ has been committed to operating responsibly and sustainably – donating to numerous community groups, recycling, being founding members of the world’s 1st fair-trade coffee buying cooperative, buying locally. Through your support they strive to do even more, while offering exceptional drinks, perfectly-roasted coffee and friendly service.
Located in the Douglas Loop Circle of Louisville’s Highlands Neighborhood, “Migo” is a welcome addition to the city’s thriving local restaurant scene. Since its opening in October 2015, this corner door eatery has charmed the hearts and taste buds of thousands of visitors from all across the country. In addition to a menu that pays homage to traditional latin cuisine, Migo offers several house made creations and cocktails that give every guest an opportunity to make each experience unique to their own personal taste.
27 locals recommend
Migo
2222 Dundee Rd
27 locals recommend
Located in the Douglas Loop Circle of Louisville’s Highlands Neighborhood, “Migo” is a welcome addition to the city’s thriving local restaurant scene. Since its opening in October 2015, this corner door eatery has charmed the hearts and taste buds of thousands of visitors from all across the country. In addition to a menu that pays homage to traditional latin cuisine, Migo offers several house made creations and cocktails that give every guest an opportunity to make each experience unique to their own personal taste.
Longtime ice cream parlor chain serving small-batch scoops plus baked goods.
32 locals recommend
Graeter's Ice Cream
2204 Bardstown Rd
32 locals recommend
Longtime ice cream parlor chain serving small-batch scoops plus baked goods.
Havana Rumba is a celebration of the culinary genius of the island of Cuba brought to life by a team of passionate people. Owner, Marcos Lorenzo immigrated to the U.S. from Cuba in 2000 hoping to realize the American Dream. His humble beginnings included plenty of hard work and determination as he learned the U.S. restaurant business. A civil engineer by training he applies a technical approach to the daily operations of the restaurants. However, cooking is his new found passion!
78 locals recommend
Havana Rumba Bardstown Rd
2210 Bardstown Rd
78 locals recommend
Havana Rumba is a celebration of the culinary genius of the island of Cuba brought to life by a team of passionate people. Owner, Marcos Lorenzo immigrated to the U.S. from Cuba in 2000 hoping to realize the American Dream. His humble beginnings included plenty of hard work and determination as he learned the U.S. restaurant business. A civil engineer by training he applies a technical approach to the daily operations of the restaurants. However, cooking is his new found passion!
Organized and owned by 4 friends here in Louisville. DiOrio's strives to serve an outstanding product at a fair price. Hand Tossed New York Style Pizza by the Slice and more. DiOrio’s sources the finest ingredients available and passes that quality along to you. DiOrio’s prides itself on making dough fresh daily, homemade mozzarella, cutting the veggies fresh! DiOrio’s serves the highest quality meats and cheeses available. The dough is made FRESH daily in house – hand rolled and slow proofed to ensure a perfect crust. Also, the pizza sauce is one of a kind…come in and try a slice TODAY!
25 locals recommend
DiOrio's Pizza & Pub
919 Baxter Ave
25 locals recommend
Organized and owned by 4 friends here in Louisville. DiOrio's strives to serve an outstanding product at a fair price. Hand Tossed New York Style Pizza by the Slice and more. DiOrio’s sources the finest ingredients available and passes that quality along to you. DiOrio’s prides itself on making dough fresh daily, homemade mozzarella, cutting the veggies fresh! DiOrio’s serves the highest quality meats and cheeses available. The dough is made FRESH daily in house – hand rolled and slow proofed to ensure a perfect crust. Also, the pizza sauce is one of a kind…come in and try a slice TODAY!
Dundee Candy Shop has been a Louisville, Kentucky landmark since 1946. Today the tradition of providing quality candies that everyone enjoys, from Kentucky specialties to traditional chocolates and confections, is still top priority.
8 locals recommend
Dundee Candy Shop
2112 Bardstown Rd
8 locals recommend
Dundee Candy Shop has been a Louisville, Kentucky landmark since 1946. Today the tradition of providing quality candies that everyone enjoys, from Kentucky specialties to traditional chocolates and confections, is still top priority.
Breadworks has been providing Louisville with hand crafted, small batch breads, bagels and pastries since 1995. Our products span the spectrum from the nutritious to the decadent. We are extremely proud of the quality and consistency of all our offerings. Always fresh, everyday, there is something for everyone.
16 locals recommend
Breadworks
2204 Dundee Rd
16 locals recommend
Breadworks has been providing Louisville with hand crafted, small batch breads, bagels and pastries since 1995. Our products span the spectrum from the nutritious to the decadent. We are extremely proud of the quality and consistency of all our offerings. Always fresh, everyday, there is something for everyone.
Established in 1962, "Twig and Leaf" is a diner and local landmark located in the Douglass Loop area of the Highlands. Entering in the diner is like taking a trip back to the diners of the 1950s; whether brunching on weekday or weekend mornings or calling it a day after a night on the town, our menu offers something everyone can enjoy. Twig and Leaf renders an outstanding list of American breakfast favorites all day, as well as lunch and dinner. Everyday, familiar faces fill the seats and eat delicious meals that are made to order with the freshest of ingredients. Twig and Leaf loves seeing its regular guests as well as new faces. Give us the opportunity to provide you with a dining experie
11 locals recommend
Twig And Leaf
2122 Bardstown Rd
11 locals recommend
Established in 1962, "Twig and Leaf" is a diner and local landmark located in the Douglass Loop area of the Highlands. Entering in the diner is like taking a trip back to the diners of the 1950s; whether brunching on weekday or weekend mornings or calling it a day after a night on the town, our menu offers something everyone can enjoy. Twig and Leaf renders an outstanding list of American breakfast favorites all day, as well as lunch and dinner. Everyday, familiar faces fill the seats and eat delicious meals that are made to order with the freshest of ingredients. Twig and Leaf loves seeing its regular guests as well as new faces. Give us the opportunity to provide you with a dining experie
History-laden, circa-1933 eatery with high-end Southern fare & cocktails in an old-world setting.
201 locals recommend
Jack Fry's
1007 Bardstown Rd
201 locals recommend
History-laden, circa-1933 eatery with high-end Southern fare & cocktails in an old-world setting.
Upscale steakhouse with ritzy digs & notable seafood options, including sushi & a raw bar.
91 locals recommend
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Louisville
325 W Main St
91 locals recommend
Upscale steakhouse with ritzy digs & notable seafood options, including sushi & a raw bar.
At Wild Eggs, our goal is to offer the same level of preparation, presentation and service that guests can expect from an upscale dining experience. Our well-trained staff consistently delivers innovative dishes that offer a fresh, contemporary approach to traditional breakfast, brunch and lunch. From our bacon and eggs and fresh squeezed orange juice, to our signature Everything muffin and Sweet Home Apple Bourbon Crepes, each detail of your meal is crafted with care by our experienced chefs at prices ranging from $5 – $12.99.
140 locals recommend
Wild Eggs
121 S Floyd St
140 locals recommend
At Wild Eggs, our goal is to offer the same level of preparation, presentation and service that guests can expect from an upscale dining experience. Our well-trained staff consistently delivers innovative dishes that offer a fresh, contemporary approach to traditional breakfast, brunch and lunch. From our bacon and eggs and fresh squeezed orange juice, to our signature Everything muffin and Sweet Home Apple Bourbon Crepes, each detail of your meal is crafted with care by our experienced chefs at prices ranging from $5 – $12.99.
Cozy, modern cafe serving creative farm-to-table Mexican & Pan-Latin eats, fresh juices & cocktails.
125 locals recommend
Mayan Cafe
813 E Market St
125 locals recommend
Cozy, modern cafe serving creative farm-to-table Mexican & Pan-Latin eats, fresh juices & cocktails.
Tiny hot spot serving creative pub grub like duck fat fries, plus various beers, from basement digs.
159 locals recommend
Hammerheads
921 Swan St
159 locals recommend
Tiny hot spot serving creative pub grub like duck fat fries, plus various beers, from basement digs.
Contemporary artwork & locally sourced Southern fare distinguish this airy, 21c Museum Hotel eatery.
124 locals recommend
Proof On Main
702 W Main St
124 locals recommend
Contemporary artwork & locally sourced Southern fare distinguish this airy, 21c Museum Hotel eatery.
Luxurious, romantic Continental dining amid displays of flowers & live piano music.
36 locals recommend
Buck's Restaurant
425 W Ormsby Ave
36 locals recommend
Luxurious, romantic Continental dining amid displays of flowers & live piano music.
Relaxed venue with creative, Mediterranean-New American fare, plus wines & an indoor waterfall.
59 locals recommend
Varanese Restaurant
2106 Frankfort Ave
59 locals recommend
Relaxed venue with creative, Mediterranean-New American fare, plus wines & an indoor waterfall.
White-linen eatery featuring a menu of upscale new Italian cuisine as well as top-shelf bar options.
58 locals recommend
Volare
2300 Frankfort Ave
58 locals recommend
White-linen eatery featuring a menu of upscale new Italian cuisine as well as top-shelf bar options.
A dimly lit, glitzy dining room inspires an elevated menu of steakhouse fare, plus drinks.
75 locals recommend
Le Moo
2300 Lexington Rd
75 locals recommend
A dimly lit, glitzy dining room inspires an elevated menu of steakhouse fare, plus drinks.
Refined, romantic locale with formally attired staff pairing Italian fare with a sizable wine list.
13 locals recommend
Vincenzo's
150 S 5th St
13 locals recommend
Refined, romantic locale with formally attired staff pairing Italian fare with a sizable wine list.
Modern Latin American menus & craft cocktails served in large, stylish surrounds, plus a patio.
114 locals recommend
Seviche A Latin Restaurant
1538 Bardstown Rd
114 locals recommend
Modern Latin American menus & craft cocktails served in large, stylish surrounds, plus a patio.
Refined, romantic Southern bistro with a local farm-to-table bent, plus long wine & bourbon lists.
23 locals recommend
Lilly's
1147 Bardstown Rd
23 locals recommend
Refined, romantic Southern bistro with a local farm-to-table bent, plus long wine & bourbon lists.
52 locals recommend
Porcini Restaurant
2730 Frankfort Ave
52 locals recommend
Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
10 locals recommend
Ruth's Chris Steak House
6100 Dutchmans Lane
10 locals recommend
Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
Chef Edward Lee's fixed-price eatery showcasing innovative Southern fare amid stylish decor.
42 locals recommend
610 Magnolia
610 W Magnolia Ave
42 locals recommend
Chef Edward Lee's fixed-price eatery showcasing innovative Southern fare amid stylish decor.
French destination dining amid art deco decor in the historic 1920s-era Bowman Field airport.
12 locals recommend
Bistro Le Relais
2817 Taylorsville Rd
12 locals recommend
French destination dining amid art deco decor in the historic 1920s-era Bowman Field airport.
Tacos, tortas & sides served in a colorful, quaint Mexican eatery with sidewalk tables.
142 locals recommend
Taco Luchador
938 Baxter Ave
142 locals recommend
Tacos, tortas & sides served in a colorful, quaint Mexican eatery with sidewalk tables.
Joella's serves Nashville-style hot chicken at locations across Louisville, Lexington and Indianapolis!
28 locals recommend
Joella's Hot Chicken St. Matthews
3400 Frankfort Ave
28 locals recommend
Joella's serves Nashville-style hot chicken at locations across Louisville, Lexington and Indianapolis!
Frank's, located right near the Fair and the Expo Center, has been a longstanding lunch spot for those in the area
Frank's Meat & Produce
3342 Preston Hwy
Frank's, located right near the Fair and the Expo Center, has been a longstanding lunch spot for those in the area
Casual Greek & Mediterranean spot serving dishes such as falafel & kebabs, plus souvlaki & salads.
Eat A Pita
2286 Bardstown Rd
Casual Greek & Mediterranean spot serving dishes such as falafel & kebabs, plus souvlaki & salads.
Hip coffee/music shop combo known for its chocolate chip cookies & wide selection of vinyl records.
145 locals recommend
Please & Thank You
800 E Market St
145 locals recommend
Hip coffee/music shop combo known for its chocolate chip cookies & wide selection of vinyl records.
Artisanal breads, plus light brunch & lunch fare featuring house charcuterie, served in homey digs.
120 locals recommend
Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe
2868 Frankfort Ave
120 locals recommend
Artisanal breads, plus light brunch & lunch fare featuring house charcuterie, served in homey digs.
Easygoing coffeehouse for organic fair-trade drinks plus baked goods, including vegan & gluten-free.
32 locals recommend
78 Coffee Co.
907 E Liberty St
32 locals recommend
Easygoing coffeehouse for organic fair-trade drinks plus baked goods, including vegan & gluten-free.
Chain with a low-key sports-bar vibe, serving up thick-crust pies with plentiful toppings.
41 locals recommend
Wick's Pizza Parlor
975 Baxter Ave
41 locals recommend
Chain with a low-key sports-bar vibe, serving up thick-crust pies with plentiful toppings.
Woodwork-filled brew pub with a massive beer list offers creative pub fare & brunch items.
36 locals recommend
HopCat
1064 Bardstown Rd
36 locals recommend
Woodwork-filled brew pub with a massive beer list offers creative pub fare & brunch items.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great Flood Brewing Company, located in the heart of the Highlands in Louisville, Kentucky, offers a rotating selection of hand-crafted beer. The corner of Douglass & Bardstown was a supply base and refuge in Louisville during the Great Flood of 1937. Great Flood Brewing Company was established in 2014 as a tribute to this historic disaster The Great Flood of 1937
52 locals recommend
Great Flood Brewing Company
2120 Bardstown Rd
52 locals recommend
Great Flood Brewing Company, located in the heart of the Highlands in Louisville, Kentucky, offers a rotating selection of hand-crafted beer. The corner of Douglass & Bardstown was a supply base and refuge in Louisville during the Great Flood of 1937. Great Flood Brewing Company was established in 2014 as a tribute to this historic disaster The Great Flood of 1937
Located in the historic Douglas Loop, the Dundee Tavern has been a Highlands neighborhood favorite for decades. Come join them for cold beer, sports, and the best pub grub in town!
15 locals recommend
Dundee Tavern
2224 Dundee Rd
15 locals recommend
Located in the historic Douglas Loop, the Dundee Tavern has been a Highlands neighborhood favorite for decades. Come join them for cold beer, sports, and the best pub grub in town!
The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience is a multi-million dollar artisanal distillery, immersive tourism experience, and retail location that celebrates the legacy of Evan Williams, Kentucky’s first commercial distiller and namesake of Heaven Hill’s flagship Bourbon brand. It is located along downtown Louisville’s historic “Whiskey Row” and across the street from the riverfront location where Evan Williams’ distillery once stood in the late 18th century.
168 locals recommend
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
528 W Main St
168 locals recommend
The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience is a multi-million dollar artisanal distillery, immersive tourism experience, and retail location that celebrates the legacy of Evan Williams, Kentucky’s first commercial distiller and namesake of Heaven Hill’s flagship Bourbon brand. It is located along downtown Louisville’s historic “Whiskey Row” and across the street from the riverfront location where Evan Williams’ distillery once stood in the late 18th century.
Experience an authentic distillery with real history in downtown Louisville Kentucky. The Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company offers behind the scenes tours for an up close look at how we craft the finest spirits, from grain to bottle – all under one roof. Our urban distillery and vast family history are sure to make this experience one you won’t forget.
31 locals recommend
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co
120 N 10th St
31 locals recommend
Experience an authentic distillery with real history in downtown Louisville Kentucky. The Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company offers behind the scenes tours for an up close look at how we craft the finest spirits, from grain to bottle – all under one roof. Our urban distillery and vast family history are sure to make this experience one you won’t forget.
Tours are by reservation only Offered during normal visiting hours with the exception of Tuesdays Held on the hour with the last tour starting at 4pm
171 locals recommend
Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main St
171 locals recommend
Tours are by reservation only Offered during normal visiting hours with the exception of Tuesdays Held on the hour with the last tour starting at 4pm
Historic bourbon watering hole
8 locals recommend
Brown Hotel Lobby Bar
335 W Broadway
8 locals recommend
Historic bourbon watering hole
32 locals recommend
Jim Beam Urban Stillhouse
404 S 4th St
32 locals recommend
Lots of fun southern infused tapas, creative menu, huge wine list and excellent atmosphere.
78 locals recommend
LouVino Restaurant & Wine Bar
1606 Bardstown Rd
78 locals recommend
Lots of fun southern infused tapas, creative menu, huge wine list and excellent atmosphere.

Shopping

When is the market? Every Saturday from 10 a-2 from March 4th until December 16th, 2017. Where is the market? The market is located in the wooded loop in front of Briney Hall at Douglass Boulevard Christian Church. Here is a map so you can find us. Do you take debit and credit cards? Several of our vendors take debit & credit cards. Please ask them for details. Also there is an ATM located at the bank next door. What do your growers and vendors sell? Everything varies by the season, but you can count on these things on a regular basis: meats (beef, chicken, pork, goat, veal), dairy products, fruits, vegetables, soap, jams, jellies, breads, quality plants, wine, and prepared foods!
21 locals recommend
Douglass Loop Farmers Market
2005 Douglass Blvd
21 locals recommend
When is the market? Every Saturday from 10 a-2 from March 4th until December 16th, 2017. Where is the market? The market is located in the wooded loop in front of Briney Hall at Douglass Boulevard Christian Church. Here is a map so you can find us. Do you take debit and credit cards? Several of our vendors take debit & credit cards. Please ask them for details. Also there is an ATM located at the bank next door. What do your growers and vendors sell? Everything varies by the season, but you can count on these things on a regular basis: meats (beef, chicken, pork, goat, veal), dairy products, fruits, vegetables, soap, jams, jellies, breads, quality plants, wine, and prepared foods!

Entertainment & Activities

544 locals recommend
Churchill Downs
700 Central Ave
544 locals recommend
The KFC Yum! Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is named after the KFC restaurant chain and Yum! Brands, the parent company of KFC. Adjacent to the Ohio River waterfront, it is located on Main Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets and opened on October 10, 2010. The arena is part of a $450 million project that includes a 975-car parking structure and floodwall.
149 locals recommend
KFC Yum Center
1 Arena Plaza
149 locals recommend
The KFC Yum! Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is named after the KFC restaurant chain and Yum! Brands, the parent company of KFC. Adjacent to the Ohio River waterfront, it is located on Main Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets and opened on October 10, 2010. The arena is part of a $450 million project that includes a 975-car parking structure and floodwall.
The Mega Cavern is a former limestone mine in Louisville, Kentucky. The cave stretches under parts of the Watterson Expressway and the Louisville Zoo. Due to its support structures, it is classified as a building and is the largest building in Kentucky.[1] The cavern is used for business, storage, recycling, and tourism, with offerings including tram-guided tours, zipline tours, a ropes course, a mountain bike park, and an annual holiday lights display.
136 locals recommend
Louisville Mega Cavern
1841 Taylor Ave
136 locals recommend
The Mega Cavern is a former limestone mine in Louisville, Kentucky. The cave stretches under parts of the Watterson Expressway and the Louisville Zoo. Due to its support structures, it is classified as a building and is the largest building in Kentucky.[1] The cavern is used for business, storage, recycling, and tourism, with offerings including tram-guided tours, zipline tours, a ropes course, a mountain bike park, and an annual holiday lights display.
The race is known in the United States as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports" or "The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports" for its approximate duration, and is also called "The Run for the Roses" for the blanket of roses draped over the winner. It is the first leg of the American Triple Crown and is followed by the Preakness Stakes, then the Belmont Stakes. Unlike the Preakness and Belmont Stakes, which took hiatuses in 1891–1893 and 1911–1912, respectively, the Kentucky Derby has been run every consecutive year since 1875.
15 locals recommend
Kentucky Derby
700 Central Ave
15 locals recommend
The race is known in the United States as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports" or "The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports" for its approximate duration, and is also called "The Run for the Roses" for the blanket of roses draped over the winner. It is the first leg of the American Triple Crown and is followed by the Preakness Stakes, then the Belmont Stakes. Unlike the Preakness and Belmont Stakes, which took hiatuses in 1891–1893 and 1911–1912, respectively, the Kentucky Derby has been run every consecutive year since 1875.
This is another great American success story. The old Stitzel,-Weller distillery brought back to life during a bad time in Bourbon sales by Tom Bulleit.
27 locals recommend
Stitzel-Weller Distillery
3860 Fitzgerald Rd
27 locals recommend
This is another great American success story. The old Stitzel,-Weller distillery brought back to life during a bad time in Bourbon sales by Tom Bulleit.
The Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC), formerly Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center (KFEC), is a large multi-use facility in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Commonly called "the Fairgrounds", it was originally built in 1956.[ It is overseen by the Kentucky State Fair Board, and is one of the ten largest facilities of its type in the U.S., with over 1,200,000 square feet (110,000 m2) of indoor space.
42 locals recommend
Kentucky Exposition Center
937 Phillips Ln
42 locals recommend
The Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC), formerly Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center (KFEC), is a large multi-use facility in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Commonly called "the Fairgrounds", it was originally built in 1956.[ It is overseen by the Kentucky State Fair Board, and is one of the ten largest facilities of its type in the U.S., with over 1,200,000 square feet (110,000 m2) of indoor space.
Fourth Street Live! is a 350,000-square-foot (33,000 m2)[1] entertainment and retail complex located on 4th Street, between Liberty and Muhammad Ali Boulevard, in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky.
229 locals recommend
Fourth Street Live!
411 S 4th St
229 locals recommend
Fourth Street Live! is a 350,000-square-foot (33,000 m2)[1] entertainment and retail complex located on 4th Street, between Liberty and Muhammad Ali Boulevard, in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky.
Louisville Slugger Field is a baseball stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. The baseball-specific stadium opened in 2000 with a seating capacity of 13,131. It is currently home to the Louisville Bats, AAA affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, and Louisville City FC of the United Soccer League.
106 locals recommend
Louisville Slugger Field
401 E Main St
106 locals recommend
Louisville Slugger Field is a baseball stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. The baseball-specific stadium opened in 2000 with a seating capacity of 13,131. It is currently home to the Louisville Bats, AAA affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, and Louisville City FC of the United Soccer League.
The Waverly Hills Sanatorium is on the U.S. National Register of Historical Places. The massive five story hospital was built in 1926 and sits atop Waverly Hill today. It housed 400 patients and was one of the largest facilities of its kind. Waverly served the community through decades of the worse TB outbreak in the country. After closing in 1961, due to the introduction of life saving antibiotics, the hospital reopened in 1962 as "Woodhaven Geriatric Center" which operated the facility until 1982 when it was closed by the state. Ravaged by years of neglect, the present owners have breathed new life into the building by conducting tours though the facility in effort to restore it.
21 locals recommend
Waverly Hills Sanatorium
4400 Paralee Dr
21 locals recommend
The Waverly Hills Sanatorium is on the U.S. National Register of Historical Places. The massive five story hospital was built in 1926 and sits atop Waverly Hill today. It housed 400 patients and was one of the largest facilities of its kind. Waverly served the community through decades of the worse TB outbreak in the country. After closing in 1961, due to the introduction of life saving antibiotics, the hospital reopened in 1962 as "Woodhaven Geriatric Center" which operated the facility until 1982 when it was closed by the state. Ravaged by years of neglect, the present owners have breathed new life into the building by conducting tours though the facility in effort to restore it.

Essentials

FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
3107 S 3rd St
They sell Liquor and beer too!
CVS Pharmacy
2222 Bardstown Rd
They sell Liquor and beer too!
125 locals recommend
Kroger
2440 Bardstown Rd
125 locals recommend
At Z salon & Spa we believe our success stems from you and what you expect from us. Without you, the client, we would not be here. Z Salon & Spa offers a comprehensive range of services and an experienced, professional team. A unique concept to the Louisville area, we offer complete salon and spa services in two locations, along with many special touches to make your visit more enjoyable. Our goal for you as a guest is to experience a moment of wellness each time you enter our facility. Please take a few minutes to browse through our web site to learn about what we offer. Our philosophy at Z Salon & Spa guides us daily in our efforts to serve you, and we hope it shows each and every time.
16 locals recommend
Z Salon & Spa
9407 Shelbyville Rd
16 locals recommend
At Z salon & Spa we believe our success stems from you and what you expect from us. Without you, the client, we would not be here. Z Salon & Spa offers a comprehensive range of services and an experienced, professional team. A unique concept to the Louisville area, we offer complete salon and spa services in two locations, along with many special touches to make your visit more enjoyable. Our goal for you as a guest is to experience a moment of wellness each time you enter our facility. Please take a few minutes to browse through our web site to learn about what we offer. Our philosophy at Z Salon & Spa guides us daily in our efforts to serve you, and we hope it shows each and every time.

Parks & Nature

Nestled between Cherokee Park and Seneca Park is one of Louisville's best hidden gems, Big Rock Park. Named after a large limestone rock that sits in Beargrass Creek, the park has been a site for picnickers, hikers and even dog training.
21 locals recommend
Big Rock Park
2199 Park Boundary Rd
21 locals recommend
Nestled between Cherokee Park and Seneca Park is one of Louisville's best hidden gems, Big Rock Park. Named after a large limestone rock that sits in Beargrass Creek, the park has been a site for picnickers, hikers and even dog training.
Cherokee Park's main feature is the 2.4-mile Scenic Loop, with separate lanes for vehicle traffic (one-way) and recreational users. One of the original parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the park provides a pastoral setting amid rolling hills, open meadows and woodlands of the Beargrass Creek valley.
383 locals recommend
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill Rd
383 locals recommend
Cherokee Park's main feature is the 2.4-mile Scenic Loop, with separate lanes for vehicle traffic (one-way) and recreational users. One of the original parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the park provides a pastoral setting amid rolling hills, open meadows and woodlands of the Beargrass Creek valley.
Seneca Park was the last park in Louisville designed by the Olmsted firm. Seneca Park includes a golf course, baseball fields, basketball courts, biking, cross country trails, field hockey, soccer, volleyball, horseback riding trails, picnic tables, a playground, and a 1.2 mile long walking path. According to The Trust for Public Land, Seneca Park has 500,000 visitors annually, placing it in the top 100 municipal parks in the United States. Frederick Law Olmsted Parks were designed to enhance the life of the communities around them. Olmsted Parks Conservancy restores, enhances, and preserves these parks and parkways so Louisvillians can continue to enjoy all the benefits.
54 locals recommend
Seneca Park
3151 Pee Wee Reese Rd
54 locals recommend
Seneca Park was the last park in Louisville designed by the Olmsted firm. Seneca Park includes a golf course, baseball fields, basketball courts, biking, cross country trails, field hockey, soccer, volleyball, horseback riding trails, picnic tables, a playground, and a 1.2 mile long walking path. According to The Trust for Public Land, Seneca Park has 500,000 visitors annually, placing it in the top 100 municipal parks in the United States. Frederick Law Olmsted Parks were designed to enhance the life of the communities around them. Olmsted Parks Conservancy restores, enhances, and preserves these parks and parkways so Louisvillians can continue to enjoy all the benefits.
Located on the banks of the Ohio River in Clarksville, Indiana at I-65, exit 0, is the Falls of the Ohio State Park. The 390-million-year-old fossil beds are among the largest, naturally exposed, Devonian fossil beds in the world. The park features a spectacular Interpretive Center overlooking the fossil beds containing an exhibit gallery and video presentation. The Interpretive Center is open year round, except Thanksgiving and Christmas day.
100 locals recommend
Falls of the Ohio State Park
201 W Riverside Dr
100 locals recommend
Located on the banks of the Ohio River in Clarksville, Indiana at I-65, exit 0, is the Falls of the Ohio State Park. The 390-million-year-old fossil beds are among the largest, naturally exposed, Devonian fossil beds in the world. The park features a spectacular Interpretive Center overlooking the fossil beds containing an exhibit gallery and video presentation. The Interpretive Center is open year round, except Thanksgiving and Christmas day.
The Big Four Bridge is a six-span former railroad truss bridge that crosses the Ohio River, connecting Louisville, Kentucky, and Jeffersonville, Indiana. It was completed in 1895, and updated in 1929. The largest single span is 547 feet (167 m), with the entire bridge spanning 2,525 feet (770 m). It took its name from the defunct Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway, which was nicknamed the "Big Four Railroad". It is now a converted pedestrian and bicycle bridge from Louisville into Jeffersonville, Indiana.
78 locals recommend
Big Four Bridge Entrance
1101 River Rd
78 locals recommend
The Big Four Bridge is a six-span former railroad truss bridge that crosses the Ohio River, connecting Louisville, Kentucky, and Jeffersonville, Indiana. It was completed in 1895, and updated in 1929. The largest single span is 547 feet (167 m), with the entire bridge spanning 2,525 feet (770 m). It took its name from the defunct Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway, which was nicknamed the "Big Four Railroad". It is now a converted pedestrian and bicycle bridge from Louisville into Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Louisville Waterfront Park is an 85-acre (340,000 m2) municipal park adjacent to the downtown area of Louisville, Kentucky and the Ohio River. Specifically, it is adjacent to Louisville's wharf and Riverfront Plaza/Belvedere, which are situated to the west of the park.
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Great Lawn
231 Witherspoon St
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Louisville Waterfront Park is an 85-acre (340,000 m2) municipal park adjacent to the downtown area of Louisville, Kentucky and the Ohio River. Specifically, it is adjacent to Louisville's wharf and Riverfront Plaza/Belvedere, which are situated to the west of the park.
Joe Creason Park is a municipal park in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Located in the Poplar Level neighborhood, it is in roughly the central portion of the city. The park adjoins and connects to Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve, and both were originally part of the same property prior to becoming parks. The park is located on the south fork of Beargrass Creek. It opened as a park in 1966.
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Joe Creason Park
1297 Trevilian Way
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Joe Creason Park is a municipal park in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Located in the Poplar Level neighborhood, it is in roughly the central portion of the city. The park adjoins and connects to Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve, and both were originally part of the same property prior to becoming parks. The park is located on the south fork of Beargrass Creek. It opened as a park in 1966.
This is a must see in Louisville. It's a mile walk across an old train bridge converted to a pedestrian walkway crossing the Ohio River. It was oddly exhilarating to cross into another state on foot. The views are spectacular in all directions.
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Big Four Pedestrian Bridge
Big Four Pedestrian Bridge
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This is a must see in Louisville. It's a mile walk across an old train bridge converted to a pedestrian walkway crossing the Ohio River. It was oddly exhilarating to cross into another state on foot. The views are spectacular in all directions.

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Bellarmine University is a vibrant community of educational excellence and ethical awareness that consistently ranks among the nation's best colleges and universities. Our students pursue an education based in the liberal arts – and in the distinguished, inclusive Catholic tradition of educational excellence, the oldest and most rewarding in the western world. It is a lifelong education, worthy of the university's namesake, Saint Robert Bellarmine, and of his invitation to each of us to learn and live in veritatis amore – in the love of all that is beautiful, true and good in life.
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Bellarmine University
2001 Newburg Rd
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Bellarmine University is a vibrant community of educational excellence and ethical awareness that consistently ranks among the nation's best colleges and universities. Our students pursue an education based in the liberal arts – and in the distinguished, inclusive Catholic tradition of educational excellence, the oldest and most rewarding in the western world. It is a lifelong education, worthy of the university's namesake, Saint Robert Bellarmine, and of his invitation to each of us to learn and live in veritatis amore – in the love of all that is beautiful, true and good in life.