Guidebook for Louisville
Sightseeing
This is a fun place to visit if you like historic homes. Sometimes you can even catch a special dance or reenactment!
29 locals recommend
Historic Locust Grove
561 Blankenbaker LnThis is a fun place to visit if you like historic homes. Sometimes you can even catch a special dance or reenactment!
Take a walk over the Ohio River on Louisville's walking bridge! Bikes are also allowed. There is also a fun playground for the kids near the start of the bridge. If you reach the other side (2 miles in length) you are in Indiana! Go at night to see the bridge light up.
78 locals recommend
Big Four Bridge Entrance
1101 River RdTake a walk over the Ohio River on Louisville's walking bridge! Bikes are also allowed. There is also a fun playground for the kids near the start of the bridge. If you reach the other side (2 miles in length) you are in Indiana! Go at night to see the bridge light up.
Food Scene
Authentic, Yummy Indian food, if you are up for something new!
24 locals recommend
Kashmir Indian Restaurant
1277 Bardstown RoadAuthentic, Yummy Indian food, if you are up for something new!
Ok, hands down the best donuts on the planet! Arrive early enough that they haven't sold out. Try out their specialty maple bacon or butter cream. Pair it with a visit to the "Book Nook" across the street, and wash it down with Sunergos coffee next door. The recipe for a great morning in Louisville!
121 locals recommend
Nord's Bakery
2118 S Preston StOk, hands down the best donuts on the planet! Arrive early enough that they haven't sold out. Try out their specialty maple bacon or butter cream. Pair it with a visit to the "Book Nook" across the street, and wash it down with Sunergos coffee next door. The recipe for a great morning in Louisville!
Our favorite coffee shop in Louisville!! You may notice the Sunergos mugs on the kitchen shelf. We hope you will enjoy this wonderful third wave coffee shop. They have 4 locations in Louisville, the closest to us is on Norris Place. https://www.sunergoscoffee.com/
163 locals recommend
Sunergos Coffee
2122 S Preston StOur favorite coffee shop in Louisville!! You may notice the Sunergos mugs on the kitchen shelf. We hope you will enjoy this wonderful third wave coffee shop. They have 4 locations in Louisville, the closest to us is on Norris Place. https://www.sunergoscoffee.com/
This is our favorite restaurant for a romantic date night, when the grandparents are watching our 3 girls!! Always has fun new things on the menu, but keeps around some of our favorites as well. Great atmosphere and great food.
14 locals recommend
Uptown Cafe
1624 Bardstown RdThis is our favorite restaurant for a romantic date night, when the grandparents are watching our 3 girls!! Always has fun new things on the menu, but keeps around some of our favorites as well. Great atmosphere and great food.
A place just for popsicles? Sounds boring, but believe me, this is not your average popsicle. These are amazing! They have fruit and cream based pops, with standard flavors like coffee and passion fruit. Or try something more exotic like mango habanero or cucumber lime.
32 locals recommend
Steel City Pops
117 St Matthews AveA place just for popsicles? Sounds boring, but believe me, this is not your average popsicle. These are amazing! They have fruit and cream based pops, with standard flavors like coffee and passion fruit. Or try something more exotic like mango habanero or cucumber lime.
Arts & Culture
Your visit to Louisville may not be complete until you have visited the Kentucky Derby museum at Historic Churchill Downs. A visit the whole family will enjoy!
180 locals recommend
Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central AvenueYour visit to Louisville may not be complete until you have visited the Kentucky Derby museum at Historic Churchill Downs. A visit the whole family will enjoy!
Entertainment & Activities
Xscape Theater Blankenbaker 14
12450 Sycamore Station PlReclining seats...so nice!
Located on downtown Louisville's historic "Whiskey Row," the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience features an artisanal distillery, guided tours, educational Bourbon tastings, and more! Celebrating the legacy of Evan Williams, Kentucky's first commercial distiller, this immersive experience brings to life the history and tradition of Kentucky's native spirit.
Whether you're a Bourbon enthusiast or looking for something exciting to do in the city, come for a taste of Bourbon's rich history. You'll step back in time to 1783 and experience life and distilling as it was in the early days of the Republic.
168 locals recommend
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
528 W Main StLocated on downtown Louisville's historic "Whiskey Row," the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience features an artisanal distillery, guided tours, educational Bourbon tastings, and more! Celebrating the legacy of Evan Williams, Kentucky's first commercial distiller, this immersive experience brings to life the history and tradition of Kentucky's native spirit.
Whether you're a Bourbon enthusiast or looking for something exciting to do in the city, come for a taste of Bourbon's rich history. You'll step back in time to 1783 and experience life and distilling as it was in the early days of the Republic.
Parks & Nature
This is a great park with plenty of walking/jogging. It has multiple areas with grills and playgrounds, perfect for a family cookout. We enjoy the scenery of the stream that winds through this mostly wooded park.
383 locals recommend
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdThis is a great park with plenty of walking/jogging. It has multiple areas with grills and playgrounds, perfect for a family cookout. We enjoy the scenery of the stream that winds through this mostly wooded park.
This is the southern-most park of a chain of parks called The Parklands- https://www.theparklands.org/index.html
We have thoroughly enjoyed the various walking/hiking trails, spray parks, playgrounds, and scenic views of this wonderful chain of parks. Highly recommend!!
9 locals recommend
Broad Run Park
11551 Bardstown RdThis is the southern-most park of a chain of parks called The Parklands- https://www.theparklands.org/index.html
We have thoroughly enjoyed the various walking/hiking trails, spray parks, playgrounds, and scenic views of this wonderful chain of parks. Highly recommend!!
Drinks & Nightlife
The traditionally working class (now artisanal-hip) Germantown/Schnitzelburg neighbourhood boasts a pocket bar on every other corner. Nachbar started out appealing to the musicians and artists who flocked to the area's affordable shotgun houses, but now draws a cross-section of locals, especially on the dog-friendly patio. The worn wood panelling and thrift store decor are balanced by none-too-shabby craft beer picks (including local favourites New Albanian Brewing Company and Bluegrass Brewing Company on tap). Generous pours and budget-friendly prices don't hurt, either. Locals order Old Forrester (Ol' Fo') on the rocks.
85 locals recommend
Nachbar
969 Charles StThe traditionally working class (now artisanal-hip) Germantown/Schnitzelburg neighbourhood boasts a pocket bar on every other corner. Nachbar started out appealing to the musicians and artists who flocked to the area's affordable shotgun houses, but now draws a cross-section of locals, especially on the dog-friendly patio. The worn wood panelling and thrift store decor are balanced by none-too-shabby craft beer picks (including local favourites New Albanian Brewing Company and Bluegrass Brewing Company on tap). Generous pours and budget-friendly prices don't hurt, either. Locals order Old Forrester (Ol' Fo') on the rocks.