Louisville Guidebook
Sightseeing
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveThis is probably the thing Louisville is most famous for!
University of Louisville
2301 S 3rd StCome check out the campus!
Muhammad Ali is Louisville's favorite son. Come check out the museum!
279 locals recommend
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th StMuhammad Ali is Louisville's favorite son. Come check out the museum!
Come see how bats are made. There's a ton of history here.
441 locals recommend
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StCome see how bats are made. There's a ton of history here.
I love taking a casual walk or a jog across the bridge into Indiana. It's less than two miles there and back and you can't beat the views!
214 locals recommend
Big Four Bridge
1101 River RdI love taking a casual walk or a jog across the bridge into Indiana. It's less than two miles there and back and you can't beat the views!
River steamboat cruise that serves lunch and dinner buffets with music
74 locals recommend
Belle of Louisville Riverboats
401 W River RdRiver steamboat cruise that serves lunch and dinner buffets with music
One of the coolest museums in the city. It's free on Sundays!
289 locals recommend
The Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd StOne of the coolest museums in the city. It's free on Sundays!
Food scene
Louisville is a foodie city like no other! Check out some of our favorite places to eat!
Maira Mediterranean Grill
4000 S 4th StGuests love this place!
Mt. Fuji
309 W Cardinal BlvdA personal favorite. Make sure to try some boba tea!
This place is one of the well known best places to eat in the city. You'll love this superhero themed restaurant!
20 locals recommend
Superchefs
1702 Bardstown RdThis place is one of the well known best places to eat in the city. You'll love this superhero themed restaurant!
This place has been on TV and is definitely one you'll enjoy.
15 locals recommend
Seafood Lady - W Oak St
107 W Oak StThis place has been on TV and is definitely one you'll enjoy.
If you're open to trying something new, this place is a great one. The food is delicious!
Boujie Biscuit
If you're open to trying something new, this place is a great one. The food is delicious!
Great lunch spot. If you've never had bacon in a burrito you're missing out!
14 locals recommend
Bandido Taqueria Mexicana
423 University BlvdGreat lunch spot. If you've never had bacon in a burrito you're missing out!
One of my favorite places to eat in the city. It's relaxed and a fun environment.
18 locals recommend
El Molcajete
2932 S 4th StOne of my favorite places to eat in the city. It's relaxed and a fun environment.
mmm. One of my friends wouldn't leave without thanking all of the servers. It is THAT good!
9 locals recommend
Guy Fieri's Smokehouse
434 S 4th Stmmm. One of my friends wouldn't leave without thanking all of the servers. It is THAT good!
If you like Caribbean food you'll love this place. Must try the jerk chicken!!
7 locals recommend
Caribbean Cafe
317 W Woodlawn AveIf you like Caribbean food you'll love this place. Must try the jerk chicken!!
Mussel & Burger Bar
113 S 7th StDelicious and unique burgers
Brendon's Catch 23
505 S 4th StNice, upscale seafood restaurant
8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen
350 W Chestnut StRooftop bar with great views and drinks
Cuban food in The Highlands
Bacon wrapped figs...need I say more!
78 locals recommend
Havana Rumba Bardstown Rd
2210 Bardstown RdCuban food in The Highlands
Bacon wrapped figs...need I say more!
Taco Luchador
938 Baxter AveDelicious tacos! Try the mole fries--you won't be disappointed!
Wild Eggs
121 S Floyd StGreat breakfast spot with multiple locations throughout city
Great craft beers and food; wonderful brunch with bottomless mimosas on Sundays for brunch.
50 locals recommend
Crescent Hill Craft House
2636 Frankfort AveGreat craft beers and food; wonderful brunch with bottomless mimosas on Sundays for brunch.
Good food and delicious brunch buffet on Sundays with $2 mimosas.
39 locals recommend
Bristol Bar & Grille
1321 Bardstown RdGood food and delicious brunch buffet on Sundays with $2 mimosas.
Coffee Shop
North Lime Coffee & Donuts
1228 S 7th StOne of my favorite coffee shops in the city!
Great local coffee chain with locations all over the city--the chai tea is amazing!
37 locals recommend
Heine Brothers' Coffee - Schnitzelburg/Germantown
822 Eastern PkwyGreat local coffee chain with locations all over the city--the chai tea is amazing!
Beer and More
This is a laid back place to get a good drink. Next door they have a taco place you'll love!
24 locals recommend
Falls City Brewing Company - Taproom and Beer Garden
901 E Liberty StThis is a laid back place to get a good drink. Next door they have a taco place you'll love!
Fun
This is a great place to take the kids, or a great place to reminisce on being one!
6 locals recommend
Dave & Buster's
5000 Shelbyville RdThis is a great place to take the kids, or a great place to reminisce on being one!
This park is a block from the house.
Park Hours: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Size: 11 acres
Amenities: Ballfield, Basketball, Paved Path, Picnic Table, Playground, Soccer, Walking
South Central Park
2400 Colorado AvenueThis park is a block from the house.
Park Hours: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Size: 11 acres
Amenities: Ballfield, Basketball, Paved Path, Picnic Table, Playground, Soccer, Walking
Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian WayWho doesn't love animals?
This has the world's only underlining zip lining. So much fun.
136 locals recommend
Louisville Mega Cavern
1841 Taylor AveThis has the world's only underlining zip lining. So much fun.
A ton of fun. Bring the kids. Or don't, either way you'll enjoy yourself!
127 locals recommend
Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay
937 Phillips LnA ton of fun. Bring the kids. Or don't, either way you'll enjoy yourself!
Main Event Sports Bar & Lounge
Less than a ten minute drive. Get a drink and catch a game!
One of Louisville's best Dining, Entertainment and Retail. Make sure to check out Guy Fieri's Smokehouse. It's delicious!!
229 locals recommend
Fourth Street Live!
411 S 4th StOne of Louisville's best Dining, Entertainment and Retail. Make sure to check out Guy Fieri's Smokehouse. It's delicious!!
Catch a basketball game or a concert. This is probably the most popular venue in Louisville!
149 locals recommend
KFC Yum Center
1 Arena PlazaCatch a basketball game or a concert. This is probably the most popular venue in Louisville!
Bars/Clubs
Molly Malone's Irish Pub
933 Baxter AveJimmy Can't Dance
119 S 7th StJazz with featured local artists
Distilleries
Evan Williams Distillery
528 W Main StJim Beam Urban Stillhouse
404 S 4th St