Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
Nord's has a maple bacon doughnut that is the best doughnut made. It sells out quickly on the weekends so get there early.
121 locals recommend
Nord's Bakery
2118 S Preston StNord's has a maple bacon doughnut that is the best doughnut made. It sells out quickly on the weekends so get there early.
The food here is fabulous and they have a eclectic selection of craft beers and drinks. Brunch is served on the weekends.
30 locals recommend
Lydia House
The food here is fabulous and they have a eclectic selection of craft beers and drinks. Brunch is served on the weekends.
Sunergos Coffee
2122 S Preston StLocal organic microroaster.
Gourmet coffee shop, perfect on the go.
37 locals recommend
Heine Brothers' Coffee - Schnitzelburg/Germantown
822 Eastern PkwyGourmet coffee shop, perfect on the go.
Bean
1138 Goss AveLocal artisan coffee shop.
Finns Southern Kitchen
1318 McHenry StreetAmazing fried chicken
EiDERDOWN
983 Goss AveGreat local food.
The Post
1045 Goss AveBest pizza in town.
Butchertown Grocery
743 E Washington StVoted top 5 new restaurant in the US.
Dairy Kastle
575 Eastern PkwyClassic summertime ice cream shop
Dairy Del
1516 S Shelby StClassic ice cream shop
Frank's Meat & Produce
3342 Preston HwyButcher with a great lunch plate
Delivers huge burritos late to the house. Order online and get it faster.
The Vacation burrito is the breakfast burrito: scrambled eggs, chorizo, sour cream, Golden Velvet queso, pickled red onion, tater tots, and scallions.
http://newwaveburritos.com/
14 locals recommend
New Wave Burritos
3311 Preston HwyDelivers huge burritos late to the house. Order online and get it faster.
The Vacation burrito is the breakfast burrito: scrambled eggs, chorizo, sour cream, Golden Velvet queso, pickled red onion, tater tots, and scallions.
http://newwaveburritos.com/
Decca Restaurant
812 E Market StNulu famous food
Pho Ba Luu
1019 E Main StAmazing thai food.
Cellar Door Chocolates
1201 Story AveKentucky bourbon chocolatier
Cottage Inn
570 Eastern PkwyHome cooked meals
Drinks & Nightlife
The beer and food are amazing. Bands will often play upstairs.
http://monnikbeer.com/
117 locals recommend
Monnik Beer Company
1036 E Burnett AveThe beer and food are amazing. Bands will often play upstairs.
http://monnikbeer.com/
Check's Cafe
1101 E Burnett AveThe chili is great. It has been a neighborhood bar for 80 years
Zanzabar
2100 S Preston StLive stage, great food and beer.
Four Pegs
1053 Goss AveKiller Beer selection
North of Bourbon
935 Goss AveTake a step back to mad men era in this swank club.
The Pearl Of Germantown
1151 Goss AveThe shandy is a favorite local drink
The Monkey Wrench
1025 Barret AveNachbar
969 Charles StFood and drinks are amazing
Kaiju
1004 E Oak StEntertainment & Activities
The Derby Museum is open year round and can give you a real experience of horse racing
544 locals recommend
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveThe Derby Museum is open year round and can give you a real experience of horse racing
If you come visit on game day, the stadium is not far away.
15 locals recommend
Papa John's Cardinal Stadium
2800 S Floyd StIf you come visit on game day, the stadium is not far away.
KFC Yum Center
1 Arena PlazaKentucky Exposition Center
937 Phillips LnExecutive Strike & Spare Family Fun Center
911 Phillips LnBowling alley
Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay
937 Phillips LnAlso has waterpark
Parks & Nature
Waterfront Park
129 River RdSeneca Park
3151 Pee Wee Reese RdCherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdThis park has one of the busiest walking trails in the US.
George Rogers Clark Park
1024 Thruston AveBig Four Bridge
1101 River RdFalls of the Ohio State Park
201 W Riverside DrEmerson Park
1100 Sylvia StArts & Culture
Louisville Science Center
Great place for kids.
Jim Beam Urban Stillhouse
404 S 4th StBourbon is a KY way of life.
Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main StNew distillery built in 2016
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th StThe greatest of all time.
The Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd StOne of the great museums in the south
Art Sanctuary
1433 S Shelby StLocal artist workshop
Frazier History Museum
829 W Main StHistorical things rotate through the museum regurarly
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StI guess I'm a little bit bias to Wild Turkey because it's one of my favorite bourbon's so naturally I liked the tour and I liked the visitor center, but the thing that I was most impressed with is the cleanliness of the plant and Jimmy Russell's commitment to make a quality bourbon. Also impressed to find out that Jimmy Russell is at the distillery almost every single day at 82 years old that's quite an accomplishment in my book. Kudos to everyone at Wild Turkey!
84 locals recommend
Wild Turkey Distillery
1525 Versailles RdI guess I'm a little bit bias to Wild Turkey because it's one of my favorite bourbon's so naturally I liked the tour and I liked the visitor center, but the thing that I was most impressed with is the cleanliness of the plant and Jimmy Russell's commitment to make a quality bourbon. Also impressed to find out that Jimmy Russell is at the distillery almost every single day at 82 years old that's quite an accomplishment in my book. Kudos to everyone at Wild Turkey!
Free tours and samples afterwards. Historic buildings. The tour was interesting, great guide. They offer several types of tours, so check times before you go.
166 locals recommend
Buffalo Trace Distillery
113 Great Buffalo TrceFree tours and samples afterwards. Historic buildings. The tour was interesting, great guide. They offer several types of tours, so check times before you go.
Getting Around
Louisville International Airport
600 Terminal DrAirport is very close.
Thrifty Car Rental
600 Terminal Dr