Jordan's Guidebook
Food scene
Eclectic local eatery with a farm to table feel in the historic setting of a former girl’s boarding school and antique gallery. Owners are very friendly and love to entertain visitors
8 locals recommend
The Red Lion
525 Washington StEclectic local eatery with a farm to table feel in the historic setting of a former girl’s boarding school and antique gallery. Owners are very friendly and love to entertain visitors
Fine dining, cozy atmosphere, small menu, historic space in the heart of the highlands. Ever changing menu
199 locals recommend
Jack Fry's
1007 Bardstown RdFine dining, cozy atmosphere, small menu, historic space in the heart of the highlands. Ever changing menu
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Louisville
325 W Main StFine dining. Best steak and seafood in town.
Rumors Restaurant
12339 Shelbyville RdRaucous fish house. Tons of fun. Great oysters and fried shrimp.
Delicious...the most authentic Mexican food in town. Try the rotisserie chicken, shrimp quesadilla, camarones a la diabla (super spicy crawdads in sauce), and homemade drinks like horchata and Jamaica.
LA FOGATA
51 Main StreetDelicious...the most authentic Mexican food in town. Try the rotisserie chicken, shrimp quesadilla, camarones a la diabla (super spicy crawdads in sauce), and homemade drinks like horchata and Jamaica.
Casual fine dining in quaint Midway. Farm to table, food is always on point. Try the seafood bouillabaisse. Make a reservation.
30 locals recommend
Heirloom Restaurant
125 E Main StCasual fine dining in quaint Midway. Farm to table, food is always on point. Try the seafood bouillabaisse. Make a reservation.
Sightseeing
Newer bourbon distillery which is close to the property. They have a great tour and a wonderful bar. Live music on the weekends. Awesome outdoor space.
36 locals recommend
Jeptha Creed Distillery
500 Gordon LnNewer bourbon distillery which is close to the property. They have a great tour and a wonderful bar. Live music on the weekends. Awesome outdoor space.
Probably the best distillery tour on the whole bourbon trail with a comprehensive tasting and a wonderful gift shop to purchase bourbon to take home.
166 locals recommend
Buffalo Trace Distillery
113 Great Buffalo TrceProbably the best distillery tour on the whole bourbon trail with a comprehensive tasting and a wonderful gift shop to purchase bourbon to take home.
A completely immersive experience covering all aspects of horseracing from training to previous Derby winners to hats and fashion. You can also arrange to visit many areas of Churchill Down as well as the backside
180 locals recommend
Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central AvenueA completely immersive experience covering all aspects of horseracing from training to previous Derby winners to hats and fashion. You can also arrange to visit many areas of Churchill Down as well as the backside
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StYou’ve just gotta go!
Go for the tons of classic pinball machines...stay for the cheap drinks and elevated pub grub. Not suitable for kids.
32 locals recommend
Recbar
10301 Taylorsville RdGo for the tons of classic pinball machines...stay for the cheap drinks and elevated pub grub. Not suitable for kids.
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveHistoric home of the Kentucky Derby. Horseracing is a blast!
Horseracing against a breathtaking background of gently rolling green hills. Try the burgoo!
164 locals recommend
Keeneland
4201 Versailles RoadHorseracing against a breathtaking background of gently rolling green hills. Try the burgoo!
Locally owned and grown lavender specialty shop. Teas, soaps, lotions, collectibles, kitchen accessories, candles, and a fantastic bakery!
Little Mount Lavender Company
6905 Shelbyville RoadLocally owned and grown lavender specialty shop. Teas, soaps, lotions, collectibles, kitchen accessories, candles, and a fantastic bakery!
Neighborhoods
Known for its slogan of “Keep Louisville Weird”, the highlands is an extremely eclectic and diverse neighborhood home to many fantastic local bars and restaurants. It’s well known for its walkability and laid back vibe.
134 locals recommend
Highlands
Known for its slogan of “Keep Louisville Weird”, the highlands is an extremely eclectic and diverse neighborhood home to many fantastic local bars and restaurants. It’s well known for its walkability and laid back vibe.
Downtown Midway is quaint and adorable, home to several wonderful restaurants as well as an old fashioned pharmacy with a soda counter and root beer floats. Great shopping!
38 locals recommend
Midway
Downtown Midway is quaint and adorable, home to several wonderful restaurants as well as an old fashioned pharmacy with a soda counter and root beer floats. Great shopping!