Tara's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th StChurchill Downs
700 Central AveLouisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StAlways something different happening at our zoo. Most recently, we have a new baby elephant!
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Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian WayAlways something different happening at our zoo. Most recently, we have a new baby elephant!
Largest cave system; Listed as one of the worlds natural wonders
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Mammoetgrot
Largest cave system; Listed as one of the worlds natural wonders
There is always something happening here. Great walking paths along the Ohio River. Playgrounds, picnic areas, festivals, walking bridge, water fountains, etc.
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Waterfront Park
129 River RdThere is always something happening here. Great walking paths along the Ohio River. Playgrounds, picnic areas, festivals, walking bridge, water fountains, etc.
Referred to as “NuLu” this area is a cool eclectic area of downtown Louisville full of unique shopping, restaurants, and art.
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East Market District
Referred to as “NuLu” this area is a cool eclectic area of downtown Louisville full of unique shopping, restaurants, and art.
Lots of exciting sporting events throughout the year — football, basketball, baseball, soccer, etc.
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University of Louisville
2301 S 3rd StLots of exciting sporting events throughout the year — football, basketball, baseball, soccer, etc.
Frazier History Museum
829 W Main StKentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works PkwyGet up and close with the Kentucky’s favorite animal.
What better way to experience Kentucky than with a taste of good Bourbon
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Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
528 W Main StWhat better way to experience Kentucky than with a taste of good Bourbon
When racing isn’t available at Churchill Downs, try your luck at Keeneland. Take in the history of Kentucky Horse Racing
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Keeneland Race Track station
When racing isn’t available at Churchill Downs, try your luck at Keeneland. Take in the history of Kentucky Horse Racing
Waverly Hills Sanatorium
4400 Paralee DrOne of the most “haunted places on earth”
Belle of Louisville Riverboats
401 W River RdColonel Sanders Museum (KFC Founder)
1441 Gardiner LnHome oh THE Kentucky Fried Chicken!
Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main StBourbon Experience
Want a taste of true Kentucky Bourbon? Visit the home of the first bottles Bourbon
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Old Forester Distilling
119 W Main StWant a taste of true Kentucky Bourbon? Visit the home of the first bottles Bourbon
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
6220 Old Lagrange RdDuncan Memorial Chapel
5600 Old Floydsburg RdFood scene
This is a neighborhood, family friendly restaurant with an amazing wait staff. Definitely a local favorite. We are here on a weekly basis!
12 locals raden deze aan
Gustavo's Mexican Grill
6051 Timber Ridge DrThis is a neighborhood, family friendly restaurant with an amazing wait staff. Definitely a local favorite. We are here on a weekly basis!
Local hangout tucked inside a condo/apartment community. Good food and drinks. Ambiance is great!
9 locals raden deze aan
The Goat
700 Landis Ridge DrLocal hangout tucked inside a condo/apartment community. Good food and drinks. Ambiance is great!
Wonderful Cuban restaurant with great outdoor seating. My goto dish is the Pescado a la Parrilla.
32 locals raden deze aan
Havana Rumba Middletown
12003 Shelbyville RdWonderful Cuban restaurant with great outdoor seating. My goto dish is the Pescado a la Parrilla.
Full of unique restaurants and events in the heart of downtown.
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Fourth Street Live!
411 S 4th StFull of unique restaurants and events in the heart of downtown.
Everything here is handmade fresh and uses local products. Offers breakfast and pizza. You have to try their smoked grits!
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MozzaPi
12102 La Grange RdEverything here is handmade fresh and uses local products. Offers breakfast and pizza. You have to try their smoked grits!
Krispy Kreme
13319 Shelbyville RdWatch doughnuts being made before your eyes. Kids love seeing the process
Local lunch place with great, fresh sandwich, soup and salad options. Their tomato-artichoke soup is wonderful!
Red Pepper Deli
6401 Claymont Crse # 4Local lunch place with great, fresh sandwich, soup and salad options. Their tomato-artichoke soup is wonderful!
Momma's Mustard, Pickles & BBQ
102 Bauer AveBest sweet fried pickles
Best BBQ— fried corn, burgoo, famous honey wings, onion straws... yum!
29 locals raden deze aan
Mark's Feed Store
11422 Shelbyville RdBest BBQ— fried corn, burgoo, famous honey wings, onion straws... yum!
Flavorful food and wonderful sushi in the Norton Commons Neighborhood
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Tea Station Asian Bistro
9422 Norton Commons BlvdFlavorful food and wonderful sushi in the Norton Commons Neighborhood
One of my favorite places to eat downtown. Across from 21C Museum Hotel
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Mussel & Burger Bar
113 S 7th StOne of my favorite places to eat downtown. Across from 21C Museum Hotel
One of my favorite pizza places in Louisville. Several locations
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Impellizzeri's Pizza
1381 Bardstown RdOne of my favorite pizza places in Louisville. Several locations
The Comfy Cow
13301 Shelbyville RdUnique local homemade ice cream
New breakfast/lunch restaurant in the NuLu area that recently opened and is the “rave” currently among the locals.
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Biscuit Belly - Nulu
900 E Main StNew breakfast/lunch restaurant in the NuLu area that recently opened and is the “rave” currently among the locals.
Founded by Colonel Sanders and his wife Claudia, this restaurant serves up true country cooking.
16 locals raden deze aan
Claudia Sanders Dinner House
3202 Shelbyville RdFounded by Colonel Sanders and his wife Claudia, this restaurant serves up true country cooking.
Great local place featuring Cajun and Creole dishes.
12 locals raden deze aan
Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern
10609 La Grange RdGreat local place featuring Cajun and Creole dishes.
Another local place that is a little pricy but delicious!!
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The Village Anchor
11507 Park RdAnother local place that is a little pricy but delicious!!
My husbands favorite brewery/food combo. Located at Louisville Slugger field downtown.
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Against the Grain Brouwerij en Smokehouse
401 E Main StMy husbands favorite brewery/food combo. Located at Louisville Slugger field downtown.
Good food great place to hang out. In the summer you might catch some sand volleyball games.
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Blind Squirrel
592 N English Station RdGood food great place to hang out. In the summer you might catch some sand volleyball games.
Want to have dinner on the river? This restaurant is a perfect sunset location. Music in the weekends. I recommend their fried dill pickles!
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Captain's Quarters Restaurant
5700 Captains Quarters RdWant to have dinner on the river? This restaurant is a perfect sunset location. Music in the weekends. I recommend their fried dill pickles!
One of my favorite breakfast places! My fav is their Veggie Bennie. You might also want to pair with a Mimosa.
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Wild Eggs
121 S Floyd StOne of my favorite breakfast places! My fav is their Veggie Bennie. You might also want to pair with a Mimosa.
Always need to know the location of the local Starbucks! This one is located on the way to I264. I264 will then take you to I71 , I64 and I65.
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Starbucks
12911 Factory LnAlways need to know the location of the local Starbucks! This one is located on the way to I264. I264 will then take you to I71 , I64 and I65.
If you love craft beer specifically IPA, this is the place. Converted from a old greenhouse this place is THE local hangout! Our favorite place to go in Friday’s after a long week. Only open Thursday- Saturday with special events and live music.
10 locals raden deze aan
3rd Turn Oldham Gardens
6300 Old Lagrange RdIf you love craft beer specifically IPA, this is the place. Converted from a old greenhouse this place is THE local hangout! Our favorite place to go in Friday’s after a long week. Only open Thursday- Saturday with special events and live music.
Shopping
The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass
1155 Buck Creek RdGreat deals can be found!
Mall St. Matthews
5000 Shelbyville RdPaddock Shops
4055 Summit Plaza DrOxmoor Center
7900 Shelbyville RdSmall shopping area filled with unique boutiques and good restaurants.
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Westport Village
1315 Herr LnSmall shopping area filled with unique boutiques and good restaurants.
Kroger
12501 Shelbyville RdThe local grocery store.
My favorite Walmart location. Close to lots of other shopping and food options.
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Walmart Supercenter
3706 Diann Marie RdMy favorite Walmart location. Close to lots of other shopping and food options.
Entertainment
Louisville Bats
401 E Main StGreat family activity
Awesome location for concerts and University of Louisville Basketball
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KFC Yum Center
1 Arena PlazaAwesome location for concerts and University of Louisville Basketball
Louisville Palace
625 S 4th StCinemark Tinseltown USA
4400 Towne Center DrLocal Movie Theater
Caesars Southern Indiana
11999 Casino Center Dr SEIf you are looking for a casino, we have that too!
Lots of shows available at this beautiful theater.
90 locals raden deze aan
The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
501 W Main StLots of shows available at this beautiful theater.
Rides and Waterpark — purchase tickets for a cheaper price at Kroger
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Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay
937 Phillips LnRides and Waterpark — purchase tickets for a cheaper price at Kroger
Wonderful place for elementary aged kids that offers hands on fun and discovery
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Kentucky Science Center
727 W Main StWonderful place for elementary aged kids that offers hands on fun and discovery
Drive through the underground caverns during the Christmas Holiday season or Zipline year round. Very unique experience for the entire family.
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Louisville Mega Cavern
1841 Taylor AveDrive through the underground caverns during the Christmas Holiday season or Zipline year round. Very unique experience for the entire family.
Main Event Louisville
12500 Sycamore Station PlGreat for kids on a rainy day
We visit Huber’s a couple times a year. We love picking out our own pumpkins, sipping wine at the winery paired with cheese from the cheese shop or eating a country meal at the restaurant. Things to do on this farm all year round. A great family day at the farm.
57 locals raden deze aan
Huber's Orchard and Winery
19816 Huber RdWe visit Huber’s a couple times a year. We love picking out our own pumpkins, sipping wine at the winery paired with cheese from the cheese shop or eating a country meal at the restaurant. Things to do on this farm all year round. A great family day at the farm.
Gallrein Farms
1029 Vigo RdLouisville City Football Club
418 S 4th StNew stadium being built downtown! Coming 2020 season
Emergencies
Need a Doctor? Having car trouble? Here are some local suggestions.
Norton Brownsboro Hospital Emergency Room
4960 Norton Healthcare BlvdIf you need an ER that is close!
Ken Towery's Tire & Auto Care
12344 Shelbyville RdMy favorite place for an oil change and just over all care for your vehicle.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
8601 Citadel WayMy favorite place for an oil change and just over all care for your vehicle.