Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
This is the best bakery in town! If you like pastries, the Kouign-amann is their best kept secrets. Open 9am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday.
120 locals recommend
Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe
2868 Frankfort AveThis is the best bakery in town! If you like pastries, the Kouign-amann is their best kept secrets. Open 9am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday.
Amazing butcher shop and restaurant if you enjoy eating meat!
43 locals recommend
Red Hog Restaurant & Butcher Shop
2622 Frankfort AveAmazing butcher shop and restaurant if you enjoy eating meat!
Rye
900 E Market StAmazing restaurant in the heart of NuLu
Decca Restaurant
812 E Market StAmazing restaurant in the heart of NuLu!
Nearby local favorite coffee shop with the city's best chocolate chip cookies! They also have a location in NuLu (East Market Street)!
145 locals recommend
Please & Thank You
800 E Market StNearby local favorite coffee shop with the city's best chocolate chip cookies! They also have a location in NuLu (East Market Street)!
Amazing restaurant with an even better speakeasy bar up the back exterior stairwell called "Lola."
106 locals recommend
Butchertown Grocery
743 E Washington StAmazing restaurant with an even better speakeasy bar up the back exterior stairwell called "Lola."
Celebrity chef Edward Lee's more "accessible" restaurant (he's most well known for 610 Magnolia). Milkwood offers a fusion of Asian and Southern cuisine. If you're in town on a Sunday night, the dim sum menu is a must!
24 locals recommend
MilkWood Restaurant
316 W Main StCelebrity chef Edward Lee's more "accessible" restaurant (he's most well known for 610 Magnolia). Milkwood offers a fusion of Asian and Southern cuisine. If you're in town on a Sunday night, the dim sum menu is a must!
One of the best restaurants in Louisville, no matter what meal you're there for!
124 locals recommend
Proof On Main
702 W Main StOne of the best restaurants in Louisville, no matter what meal you're there for!
East Market District
Great place to eat, shop, and walk around!
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best whiskey bars in America, with great BBQ to boot! Come here to find more bourbons than you even knew existed!
169 locals recommend
The Green Building Gallery
732 E Market StOne of the best whiskey bars in America, with great BBQ to boot! Come here to find more bourbons than you even knew existed!
Galaxie
732 E Market StSome of the best margaritas in Louisville!
Shopping
This quirky boutique (that's actually huge) is the best place to buy gifts... or AMAZING chocolates - can anyone say bourbon balls?
32 locals recommend
Butchertown Market
1201 Story AveThis quirky boutique (that's actually huge) is the best place to buy gifts... or AMAZING chocolates - can anyone say bourbon balls?
Entertainment & Activities
Brand new bourbon distillery on Main Street with tours and tastings!
171 locals recommend
Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main StBrand new bourbon distillery on Main Street with tours and tastings!
Watch the Louisville Bats (AAA Baseball) or Louisville City (USL Soccer) play! Louisville City draws one of the best crowds in minor league soccer!
106 locals recommend
Louisville Slugger Field
401 E Main StWatch the Louisville Bats (AAA Baseball) or Louisville City (USL Soccer) play! Louisville City draws one of the best crowds in minor league soccer!
Watch the Louisville Cardinals play basketball, or attend one of the numerous national-touring concerts
149 locals recommend
KFC Yum Center
1 Arena PlazaWatch the Louisville Cardinals play basketball, or attend one of the numerous national-touring concerts
Arts & Culture
Louisville's own amazing theater, which puts on the annual Humana Festival of Plays
70 locals recommend
Actors Theatre of Louisville
315 W Market StLouisville's own amazing theater, which puts on the annual Humana Festival of Plays
Contemporary 24-hour art gallery housed inside a hotel. Be sure to grab a drink at Proof on Main as you stroll through the often-rotating exhibits.
122 locals recommend
21 US-31E
21 US-31EContemporary 24-hour art gallery housed inside a hotel. Be sure to grab a drink at Proof on Main as you stroll through the often-rotating exhibits.
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th StParks & Nature
Stroll to Southern Indiana, and get the best view of Louisville! A local favorite!
39 locals recommend
Big Four Pedestrian Bridge
Big Four Pedestrian BridgeStroll to Southern Indiana, and get the best view of Louisville! A local favorite!
Nationally renowned park in the heart of downtown! Home to many festivals and events, but also a great place for a walk or quiet picnic.
183 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
129 River RdNationally renowned park in the heart of downtown! Home to many festivals and events, but also a great place for a walk or quiet picnic.
Essentials
Kroger
1265 Goss Ave