Guidebook for Louisville
Getting Around
Their website is pretty comprehensive, but be aware it does not stop super close to our house. You will need to "park and tarc."
15 locals recommend
Transit Authority of River City
1000 W BroadwayTheir website is pretty comprehensive, but be aware it does not stop super close to our house. You will need to "park and tarc."
Food Scene
Great for Breakfast- The Surfer Girl is my favorite breakfast there. They also have yummy pancakes!
140 locals recommend
Wild Eggs
121 S Floyd StGreat for Breakfast- The Surfer Girl is my favorite breakfast there. They also have yummy pancakes!
Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe
2868 Frankfort AveAwesome bread made fresh daily. YUM
Con Huevos Restaurant
2339 Frankfort AvePlease & Thank You
800 E Market StFun coffee shop- check out the records!
Feast BBQ
909 E Market StWell- BBQ, of course!
Delicious Gourmet Burgers! A little tricky to find- but worth it!
95 locals recommend
Mussel & Burger Bar
113 S 7th StDelicious Gourmet Burgers! A little tricky to find- but worth it!
Harvest Restaurant
624 E Market StFarm to Table Local Foods
8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen
350 W Chestnut StEpic Rooftop Views
Royals Hot Chicken
736 E Market StAmazing Chocolate Milkshakes here!
The Falafel House
1001 Bardstown RdYummy Hummus and Pitas. Mediterranean Fare.
The Irish Rover
2319 Frankfort AveYummy Irish Food.
Third Sunday Night of the month, they have LIVE Irish music from 6-9 PM
76 locals recommend
Molly Malone's Irish Pub
933 Baxter AveThird Sunday Night of the month, they have LIVE Irish music from 6-9 PM
The Post
1045 Goss AvePizza!
The Green Building Gallery
732 E Market StSouthern Comfort Food
El Mundo
1767 Frankfort AveAuthentic Mexican
Steel City Pops
117 St Matthews AveBEST Gourmet Pops- great crowd, always friendly- WORTH IT!
Heine Brothers' Coffee - Gardiner Lane Shopping Center
3060 Bardstown RdGreat Local Coffee Spot
The Table
1800 Portland Ave"Pay what you can" cafe.
McQuixote Books & Coffee
1512 Portland AveBooks and Coffee- what more could you want?
This is THE coffee that the other coffee shops carry- go straight to the source.
163 locals recommend
Sunergos Coffee
2122 S Preston StThis is THE coffee that the other coffee shops carry- go straight to the source.
College hang-out. GREAT chai. My favorite place for chai in Louisville.
110 locals recommend
Quills Coffee
930 Baxter AveCollege hang-out. GREAT chai. My favorite place for chai in Louisville.
Super Yummy Cuban food- local owners, authentic cuisine. Good prices, generous portions. Sometimes they have live music. They have some outdoor seating on nice nights. Delicious! One of our FAVORITE restaurants.
32 locals recommend
Havana Rumba Middletown
12003 Shelbyville RdSuper Yummy Cuban food- local owners, authentic cuisine. Good prices, generous portions. Sometimes they have live music. They have some outdoor seating on nice nights. Delicious! One of our FAVORITE restaurants.
Pasta- good portions, good pricing. There is a parking garage next door if you can't find street parking. In the evenings, you can catch a horse drawn carriage ride in front of their restaurant.
12 locals recommend
The Old Spaghetti Factory
235 W Market StPasta- good portions, good pricing. There is a parking garage next door if you can't find street parking. In the evenings, you can catch a horse drawn carriage ride in front of their restaurant.
Good pizza, including some gluten free options. Can be a little pricey, so check for a groupon.
17 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
1023 Bardstown RdGood pizza, including some gluten free options. Can be a little pricey, so check for a groupon.
The Village Anchor
11507 Park RdGood for a nice dinner out.
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Louisville
325 W Main StUpscale dining
Mike Linnig's
9308 Cane Run RdFried fish is their specialty
Essentials
Meijer Pharmacy
4500 S Hurstbourne PkwyGrocery part is open 24 hours. Pharmacy here as well.
Parks & Nature
Great trails, water parks, water features, biking, walking. Clean and friendly!
7 locals recommend
Turkey Run Park
Seatonville RoadGreat trails, water parks, water features, biking, walking. Clean and friendly!
Falls of the Ohio State Park
201 W Riverside DrInteresting water features. Nice, casual hiking.
Bernheim Forest
Arboretum WayGreat for hiking, education center, family activities.
Mammoth Cave
Cave tours, Be aware they are one hour behind us.
Arts & Culture
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th StFabulous, full of history!
The Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd StArt! Close to U of L
Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central AvenueHistory of Horse Racing and Kentucky.
Weapons, fun actors giving talks about people in different times of history. fabulous temporary exhibits.
158 locals recommend
Frazier History Museum
829 W Main StWeapons, fun actors giving talks about people in different times of history. fabulous temporary exhibits.
Bourbon Barrel Foods Retail Store
1201 Frankfort AveThe Louisville Orchestra
624 West Main StreetEntertainment & Activities
Hadley Pottery
1570 Story AveThe fastest two minutes in horse racing, and all the other racing as well.
544 locals recommend
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveThe fastest two minutes in horse racing, and all the other racing as well.
Malibu Jack's Louisville
1915 South Hurstbourne Parkway