Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
This is a neighborhood diner with a fun and friendly atmosphere. The food is great, and so it gets pretty busy after 6:00 pm. The prices are very reasonable.
Goose Creek Diner
32 Goose Creek RdThis is a neighborhood diner with a fun and friendly atmosphere. The food is great, and so it gets pretty busy after 6:00 pm. The prices are very reasonable.
They have the best burger in town. I've been going here since they were in a tiny building off Preston St. The beer list is respectable, as well.
43 locals recommend
Grind Burger Kitchen
829 E Market StThey have the best burger in town. I've been going here since they were in a tiny building off Preston St. The beer list is respectable, as well.
Selena's has the best shrimp and grits in town. They have a reasonably priced menu and a decent wine list. It's a great little place to hang out.
12 locals recommend
Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern
10609 La Grange RdSelena's has the best shrimp and grits in town. They have a reasonably priced menu and a decent wine list. It's a great little place to hang out.
Mozza Pie began as (and still is) a breadbaking school. They have an excellent breakfast menu and some of the best coffee I've had outside of Italy. But it is the pizza that will have you coming back. My personal favorites are the Iberico Choriza and the Thai Pizza. They have a large copper, wood burning pizza oven that turns out perfect crusts every time.
11 locals recommend
MozzaPi
12102 La Grange RdMozza Pie began as (and still is) a breadbaking school. They have an excellent breakfast menu and some of the best coffee I've had outside of Italy. But it is the pizza that will have you coming back. My personal favorites are the Iberico Choriza and the Thai Pizza. They have a large copper, wood burning pizza oven that turns out perfect crusts every time.
Guaca Mole
900 East Market StreetCome here for great food and even better Margheritas.
Not only are the food and drinks fantastic, they have an exceptionally nice outdoor eating area. They have heaters in the winter for year- round outdoor eating. One of my favorite places to eat.
43 locals recommend
Red Hog Restaurant & Butcher Shop
2622 Frankfort AveNot only are the food and drinks fantastic, they have an exceptionally nice outdoor eating area. They have heaters in the winter for year- round outdoor eating. One of my favorite places to eat.
A great place to get a pizza and beer. Friendly staff and only a couple of blocks from my place.
Chef's Cut Pizzeria
9901 C La Grange RoadA great place to get a pizza and beer. Friendly staff and only a couple of blocks from my place.
Arts & Culture
This is the best place to get a look at local history and culture. The rotating exhibits are always interesting and usually interactive.
158 locals recommend
Frazier History Museum
829 W Main StThis is the best place to get a look at local history and culture. The rotating exhibits are always interesting and usually interactive.
Because Muhammad Ali! The tour is excellent. You can get a ticket package which includes 6 museums, including the Ali Center, Slugger Museum and Frazier History museum. It's a great deal.
279 locals recommend
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th StBecause Muhammad Ali! The tour is excellent. You can get a ticket package which includes 6 museums, including the Ali Center, Slugger Museum and Frazier History museum. It's a great deal.
Shopping
If you are looking for anything related to Kentucky, this is the place to get it. From food to horse prints, they have it. The people are very helpful and friendly, as well.
6 locals recommend
A Taste of Kentucky
11800 Shelbyville RoadIf you are looking for anything related to Kentucky, this is the place to get it. From food to horse prints, they have it. The people are very helpful and friendly, as well.
Whenever I need a gift, this is my go-to spot. It has quirky, classy merchandise at a reasonable price. I have always been able to find what I didn't even know I needed! It is also across the street from Muth's Candy, the best candy shop in town, and probably the state (sorry Rebecca Ruths!) Stop in after shopping and get a box of Modjeskas. They are worth the trip!
24 locals recommend
Red Tree Furniture
701 E Market StWhenever I need a gift, this is my go-to spot. It has quirky, classy merchandise at a reasonable price. I have always been able to find what I didn't even know I needed! It is also across the street from Muth's Candy, the best candy shop in town, and probably the state (sorry Rebecca Ruths!) Stop in after shopping and get a box of Modjeskas. They are worth the trip!
If you are a cyclist, this is a great shop. The owner and staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. When I see them riding in the park, they always greet me by name. I tried several other shops before I found On Your Left, and I've been delighted with them. I've bought everything from a gravel bike to shoe covers from them.
On Your Left Cycles
625 Baxter AveIf you are a cyclist, this is a great shop. The owner and staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. When I see them riding in the park, they always greet me by name. I tried several other shops before I found On Your Left, and I've been delighted with them. I've bought everything from a gravel bike to shoe covers from them.
Essentials
This shop is located in a small strip mall which has everything you might need. There is a laundry, a restaurant, tea shop and bargain store. Also, Wish's is a local landmark with an assortment of merchandise.
Wish's Discount Drugs
9615 Whipps Mill RdThis shop is located in a small strip mall which has everything you might need. There is a laundry, a restaurant, tea shop and bargain store. Also, Wish's is a local landmark with an assortment of merchandise.
Entertainment & Activities
There is a lot to do here! The walking/running trails are excellent. Several local high school track teams run here. There is a BMX track and an archery range. In the summer, the pool is open.
441 locals recommend
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StThere is a lot to do here! The walking/running trails are excellent. Several local high school track teams run here. There is a BMX track and an archery range. In the summer, the pool is open.
They have a great tour. It's fun and interactive. It's hard to get to all the distilleries, but this one is a don't miss.
168 locals recommend
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
528 W Main StThey have a great tour. It's fun and interactive. It's hard to get to all the distilleries, but this one is a don't miss.
Drinks & Nightlife
Third Street Dive
442 S 3rd StThe live music is good, the people are fun and the drinks are pretty good too.
Parks & Nature
This is a great area to hang out, see the River and walk over the Big 4 Bridge to Indiana. You can also see the Belle of Louisville along the River Walk and there are several restaurants near.
River Walk and Bike Trail
57 Louisville RiverwalkThis is a great area to hang out, see the River and walk over the Big 4 Bridge to Indiana. You can also see the Belle of Louisville along the River Walk and there are several restaurants near.
This is the beginning of the Parklands system. There is a very nice walking/running/biking path that goes through several parks (you can access these from other roads as well). I ride my bike here pretty often. If you are a cyclist, you can get about 30 miles and a LOT of hills in here! There is fishing and kayak/canoe access as well.
William F. Miles Community Garden
This is the beginning of the Parklands system. There is a very nice walking/running/biking path that goes through several parks (you can access these from other roads as well). I ride my bike here pretty often. If you are a cyclist, you can get about 30 miles and a LOT of hills in here! There is fishing and kayak/canoe access as well.