Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
The decor here is beautiful and the food is fresh and local. They are open Monday through Friday, 7am-4pm, and they're right around the corner which makes for a perfect place to work remotely during the weekday.
Atlantic No. 5
605 W Main StThe decor here is beautiful and the food is fresh and local. They are open Monday through Friday, 7am-4pm, and they're right around the corner which makes for a perfect place to work remotely during the weekday.
Sunergo's is one of the best coffee shops in Louisville, though not as well-known outside the area as Heine Bros. Their seasonal drinks are all handmade and the baristas are some of the most pleasant people I've ever encountered.
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Sunergos Coffee
2122 S Preston StSunergo's is one of the best coffee shops in Louisville, though not as well-known outside the area as Heine Bros. Their seasonal drinks are all handmade and the baristas are some of the most pleasant people I've ever encountered.
This is one of the best restaurants in downtown Louisville. While you're here, don't forget to wander around the 21C hotel and check out the hand-curated artwork. Hint: Use the bathrooms, too.
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Proof On Main
702 W Main StThis is one of the best restaurants in downtown Louisville. While you're here, don't forget to wander around the 21C hotel and check out the hand-curated artwork. Hint: Use the bathrooms, too.
Heine Bros. is one of the oldest, most reputable coffee shops in Louisville. They have several locations but the downtown spot is perfect for working remotely during the daytime or stopping in for a quick bite while out and about.
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Heine Brothers' Coffee
805 Blankenbaker PkwyHeine Bros. is one of the oldest, most reputable coffee shops in Louisville. They have several locations but the downtown spot is perfect for working remotely during the daytime or stopping in for a quick bite while out and about.
Perfect cocktails and seasonal food. Great place to catch a romantic meal or a drink, especially if you're going to the Actor's Theater afterward.
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MilkWood Restaurant
316 W Main StPerfect cocktails and seasonal food. Great place to catch a romantic meal or a drink, especially if you're going to the Actor's Theater afterward.
Located just over the Big Four Bridge in Indiana, the Saturday morning farmer's market is a perfect place to pick up fresh ingredients for a healthy meal at home.
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New Albany Farmers Market
202 E Market StLocated just over the Big Four Bridge in Indiana, the Saturday morning farmer's market is a perfect place to pick up fresh ingredients for a healthy meal at home.
If you're willing to drive, this is one of the best farmer's markets in Louisville. Make sure you get an omelette!
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The Original Bardstown Road Farmers' Market Inc.
1722 Bardstown RdIf you're willing to drive, this is one of the best farmer's markets in Louisville. Make sure you get an omelette!
Fresh Mexican food in large portions with live music and a funky atmosphere.
Los Aztecas Mexican Grill
445 East Market StreetFresh Mexican food in large portions with live music and a funky atmosphere.
Mayan Cafe
813 E Market StMake a reservation. Get the lima beans.
Hillbilly Tea
106 W Main StGreat tacos and Nashville-style fried chicken, plus drink specials and live music on the weekends.
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Merle's Whiskey Kitchen
122 W Main StGreat tacos and Nashville-style fried chicken, plus drink specials and live music on the weekends.
One of the only places open early for coffee downtown on a Saturday; their coffee is phenomenal and they carry Nord's donuts! Also a laid back place to work remotely during the week or weekend.
Press on Market
252 E Market StOne of the only places open early for coffee downtown on a Saturday; their coffee is phenomenal and they carry Nord's donuts! Also a laid back place to work remotely during the week or weekend.
This is a coffee shop but they have some of the best baked goods in town: try the cookies and the bourbon bars! Most other coffee shops in the area carry the homemade baked goods from P&TY. You can also scope out some records from the store in the back.
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Please & Thank You
800 E Market StThis is a coffee shop but they have some of the best baked goods in town: try the cookies and the bourbon bars! Most other coffee shops in the area carry the homemade baked goods from P&TY. You can also scope out some records from the store in the back.
One of the best places for donuts in Louisville. Home of the maple-bacon long john.
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Nord's Bakery
2118 S Preston StOne of the best places for donuts in Louisville. Home of the maple-bacon long john.
Entertainment & Activities
The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience is a key destination on Whiskey Row in Louisville's downtown. They offer many [family friendly] tours each day and are perfect for groups if you're looking for a fun thing to do while in the bourbon capital!
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Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
528 W Main StThe Evan Williams Bourbon Experience is a key destination on Whiskey Row in Louisville's downtown. They offer many [family friendly] tours each day and are perfect for groups if you're looking for a fun thing to do while in the bourbon capital!
They offer many tours during the day -- free or at cost. The ones at cost give you a free Louisville Slugger baseball bat!
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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StThey offer many tours during the day -- free or at cost. The ones at cost give you a free Louisville Slugger baseball bat!
Check out some Bats games during baseball season, with fireworks on Friday night home games.
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Louisville Slugger Field
401 E Main StCheck out some Bats games during baseball season, with fireworks on Friday night home games.
Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian WayKentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay
937 Phillips LnHuge collection of pinball machines and other arcade games; there's also usually a decent and cheap concert most nights of the week.
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Zanzabar
2100 S Preston StHuge collection of pinball machines and other arcade games; there's also usually a decent and cheap concert most nights of the week.
Catch the Louisville Cardinals basketball games here, or any number of large concerts and events.
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KFC Yum Center
1 Arena PlazaCatch the Louisville Cardinals basketball games here, or any number of large concerts and events.
Drinks & Nightlife
There are concerts here on Friday and Saturday nights, and much of the street is pedestrian-only and fully covered. Some restaurants feature foosball, darts, pool, bowling, and shuffleboard, to name a few activities you will find here.
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Fourth Street Live!
411 S 4th StThere are concerts here on Friday and Saturday nights, and much of the street is pedestrian-only and fully covered. Some restaurants feature foosball, darts, pool, bowling, and shuffleboard, to name a few activities you will find here.
This bar is located under the 2nd Street Bridge and is a pretty great spot to visit, at least once!
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Troll Pub Under the Bridge
150 W Washington StThis bar is located under the 2nd Street Bridge and is a pretty great spot to visit, at least once!
Arguably THE best brandy distillery in North America, born and raised in Butchertown. Go for a tour or just for a tasting, but make sure you stop on the roof for a perfect view of the Louisville skyline!
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Copper & Kings American Brandy Company
1121 E Washington StArguably THE best brandy distillery in North America, born and raised in Butchertown. Go for a tour or just for a tasting, but make sure you stop on the roof for a perfect view of the Louisville skyline!
Although this place has a great food/drink menu at night, they also have a spectacular happy hour and unexpectedly fantastic lunch.
Over The 9
120 S 10th StAlthough this place has a great food/drink menu at night, they also have a spectacular happy hour and unexpectedly fantastic lunch.
Louisville's only downtown winery! Located next door to the apartment building.
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Old 502 Winery
915 East Liberty StreetLouisville's only downtown winery! Located next door to the apartment building.
This place truly has something for everyone, and is even suitable for children/families.
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Bluegrass Brewing Co
300 W Main StThis place truly has something for everyone, and is even suitable for children/families.
According to legend, this is where F. Scott Fitzgerald finished writing the Great Gatsby.
The Old Seelbach Bar
500 S 4th StAccording to legend, this is where F. Scott Fitzgerald finished writing the Great Gatsby.
Not only is this a nightclub (select nights only), the rooftop bar offers a beautiful view of the city.
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8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen
350 W Chestnut StNot only is this a nightclub (select nights only), the rooftop bar offers a beautiful view of the city.
Arts & Culture
Features a hand-curated collection of art from the owners, who believe that hotels should be beautiful and unique. Proof on Main is a fantastic restaurant also located in this hotel. The museum portion is free of cost. Don't miss the red penguins on the roof!
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21 US-31E
21 US-31EFeatures a hand-curated collection of art from the owners, who believe that hotels should be beautiful and unique. Proof on Main is a fantastic restaurant also located in this hotel. The museum portion is free of cost. Don't miss the red penguins on the roof!
Don't miss out on the Ali Center, where you can learn all about Muhammad Ali (and Louisville, too). The views of the Ohio River from this modern building are some of the best in the city.
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Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th StDon't miss out on the Ali Center, where you can learn all about Muhammad Ali (and Louisville, too). The views of the Ohio River from this modern building are some of the best in the city.
Not just a museum -- an interactive science museum. Perfect for families or children.
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Kentucky Science Center
727 W Main StNot just a museum -- an interactive science museum. Perfect for families or children.
KMAC Museum
715 W Main StFrazier History Museum
829 W Main StCatch some of the best Shakespeare performances in town, or one of the other well-known plays taking place here: Dracula, A Christmas Carol, and others.
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Actors Theatre of Louisville
315 W Market StCatch some of the best Shakespeare performances in town, or one of the other well-known plays taking place here: Dracula, A Christmas Carol, and others.
Louisville Free Public Library
301 York StThe Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
501 W Main StShopping
This storefront features unique items from local Kentucky artists and makers.
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Regalo
This storefront features unique items from local Kentucky artists and makers.
This storefront features unique items from local Kentucky artists and makers. In just this one store, you can find unique candles, jewelry, clothing, and artwork from featured locals.
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Revelry Boutique Gallery
742 E Market StThis storefront features unique items from local Kentucky artists and makers. In just this one store, you can find unique candles, jewelry, clothing, and artwork from featured locals.
Perfect for those who love antiques -- or old haunted buildings.
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Joe Ley Antiques
615 E Market StPerfect for those who love antiques -- or old haunted buildings.
Getting Around
Bike Couriers Bike Shop
107 W Market StBike rental and repair shop.
Parks & Nature
Perfect for families or solo adventurers. There's a large path for those who want to run or walk through the park, as well as large and lazy wooden swings and a full playground with water park for children.
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Große Rasenfläche
231 Witherspoon StPerfect for families or solo adventurers. There's a large path for those who want to run or walk through the park, as well as large and lazy wooden swings and a full playground with water park for children.
Not a "trail" trail, but the Big Four Bridge is a pedestrian bridge connecting Kentucky and Indiana. Perfect for a day trip through Waterfront Park, or for those who are looking for a scenic walk/run. It's exactly one mile from the apartment.
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Big Four Bridge
1101 River RdNot a "trail" trail, but the Big Four Bridge is a pedestrian bridge connecting Kentucky and Indiana. Perfect for a day trip through Waterfront Park, or for those who are looking for a scenic walk/run. It's exactly one mile from the apartment.
Designed by the same geniuses that brought you Central Park in New York. Perfect for walking the dog, walking yourself, hiking through trails, mountain biking, or road biking.
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Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdDesigned by the same geniuses that brought you Central Park in New York. Perfect for walking the dog, walking yourself, hiking through trails, mountain biking, or road biking.