Guidebook for Louisville
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
4944 Shelbyville RdWalking distance
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
4301 Shelbyville RdFresh organic grocery store
Walgreens
808 Eastern PkwyDrug stoe
Kroger
2440 Bardstown RdGo krogering! largest grocery in the US
Sightseeing
Saint Matthews
Bars and resturants
The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum is a historic, Victorian mansion located in the heart of Old Louisville on St. James Court. It is one of the finest examples of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture and was the masterpiece of famed local architect Arthur Loomis of Clarke & Loomis. Surrounded by a beautiful courtyard neighborhood at the center of the largest collection of Victorian Homes in the US, "Conrad's Castle" featured all the latest innovations of its day, including interior plumbing and electric lighting. Known for its beautiful woodwork and parquet floors, this massive Bedford limestone home, covered with gargoyles, beautiful archways, and elaborate stone designs.
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Conrad-Caldwell House Museum (Conrad's Castle)
1402 St James CtThe Conrad-Caldwell House Museum is a historic, Victorian mansion located in the heart of Old Louisville on St. James Court. It is one of the finest examples of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture and was the masterpiece of famed local architect Arthur Loomis of Clarke & Loomis. Surrounded by a beautiful courtyard neighborhood at the center of the largest collection of Victorian Homes in the US, "Conrad's Castle" featured all the latest innovations of its day, including interior plumbing and electric lighting. Known for its beautiful woodwork and parquet floors, this massive Bedford limestone home, covered with gargoyles, beautiful archways, and elaborate stone designs.
Old Louisville has a bit of ecclectric eccentric everything to see with historic buildings, squares and parks with a little modern juxtaposed in between. Great walk through this core area.
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Old Louisville
Old Louisville has a bit of ecclectric eccentric everything to see with historic buildings, squares and parks with a little modern juxtaposed in between. Great walk through this core area.
The Belle of Louisville is the oldest operating Mississippi River style steamboat in the world. She and her sister vessel, the Mary M. Miller riverboat offer river cruises perfect for all ages. We offer cruises nearly year-round, and have special events throughout the season. The Mary M. Miller replaced the Spirit of Jefferson in July of 2017. She is named after the First Female Steamboat Captain. The Mary M Miller is not a steamboat but she does have a paddlewheel. She is climate controlled and has 2 indoor decks and a top deck under cover but open air.
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Belle of Louisville Riverboats
401 W River RdThe Belle of Louisville is the oldest operating Mississippi River style steamboat in the world. She and her sister vessel, the Mary M. Miller riverboat offer river cruises perfect for all ages. We offer cruises nearly year-round, and have special events throughout the season. The Mary M. Miller replaced the Spirit of Jefferson in July of 2017. She is named after the First Female Steamboat Captain. The Mary M Miller is not a steamboat but she does have a paddlewheel. She is climate controlled and has 2 indoor decks and a top deck under cover but open air.
Louisville, Kentucky's largest city, sits on the Ohio River along the Indiana border. Every May, its race course Churchill Downs hosts the Kentucky Derby, a renowned horse race whose long history is explored at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Baseball is celebrated at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, where Major League bats are produced and a giant baseball "slugger" marks the entrance.
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Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky's largest city, sits on the Ohio River along the Indiana border. Every May, its race course Churchill Downs hosts the Kentucky Derby, a renowned horse race whose long history is explored at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Baseball is celebrated at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, where Major League bats are produced and a giant baseball "slugger" marks the entrance.
Lexington is a city in Kentucky. It’s known for horse farms and thoroughbred racetracks like Keeneland. The Kentucky Horse Park features the International Museum of the Horse, the Hall of Champions and many equine breeds. Ashland, the estate of 1800s politician Henry Clay, includes a mansion and formal garden. Clay is buried at the Lexington Cemetery, which has an arboretum, lakes and a Romanesque gatehouse.
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Lexington
Lexington is a city in Kentucky. It’s known for horse farms and thoroughbred racetracks like Keeneland. The Kentucky Horse Park features the International Museum of the Horse, the Hall of Champions and many equine breeds. Ashland, the estate of 1800s politician Henry Clay, includes a mansion and formal garden. Clay is buried at the Lexington Cemetery, which has an arboretum, lakes and a Romanesque gatehouse.
Frankfort is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the seat of Franklin County. Based on population, it is the fourth-smallest state capital in the United States.
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Frankfort
Frankfort is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the seat of Franklin County. Based on population, it is the fourth-smallest state capital in the United States.
Shelbyville is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Shelby County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 14,045 at the 2010 census
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Shelbyville
Shelbyville is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Shelby County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 14,045 at the 2010 census
Entertainment & Activities
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveThe Kentucky Derby
Located on Louisville's historic "Whiskey Row", the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience features an artisanal distillery, tours, educational tastings, and more!
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Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
528 W Main StLocated on Louisville's historic "Whiskey Row", the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience features an artisanal distillery, tours, educational tastings, and more!
While visiting Louisville, Kentucky, you won't want to miss MEGA ZIPS; "The World's ONLY FULLY Underground Zip Lines & Adventure Tour" featuring 6 Ziplines and 2 challenge bridges up to 2 hours of adrenaline or MEGA QUEST the ONLY FULLY underground ropes challenge course in the world! Mega QUEST is one of only twenty courses of its kind in the USA. Aerial challenge and ropes courses are the hottest new extreme sport in Europe where thousands of courses are located. For those wanting a lesser thrill, be sure to check out the MEGA TRAM a Historic Tour: Ride and never walk through a part of 17 miles of underground passageways beneath the city of Louisville. Learn about the geology, history, etc
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Louisville Mega Cavern
1841 Taylor AveWhile visiting Louisville, Kentucky, you won't want to miss MEGA ZIPS; "The World's ONLY FULLY Underground Zip Lines & Adventure Tour" featuring 6 Ziplines and 2 challenge bridges up to 2 hours of adrenaline or MEGA QUEST the ONLY FULLY underground ropes challenge course in the world! Mega QUEST is one of only twenty courses of its kind in the USA. Aerial challenge and ropes courses are the hottest new extreme sport in Europe where thousands of courses are located. For those wanting a lesser thrill, be sure to check out the MEGA TRAM a Historic Tour: Ride and never walk through a part of 17 miles of underground passageways beneath the city of Louisville. Learn about the geology, history, etc
Famed minor league ball park named after the classic Louisville Slugger baseball bat.
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Louisville Slugger Field
401 E Main StFamed minor league ball park named after the classic Louisville Slugger baseball bat.
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company opened in Louisville, Kentucky in 2015, but the distillery's roots extend back to 1889, when their ancestor, Henry Kraver, began distilling bourbon. Corky and Carson Taylor, fourth and fifth generation descendants of Kraver, are the historic-turned-urban Bourbon makers dedicated to providing a distinctively-authentic bourbon experience with distillery tours and tastings. Visit to experience, first-hand, the Peerless Caliber that sets Peerless spirits apart.
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Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co
120 N 10th StKentucky Peerless Distilling Company opened in Louisville, Kentucky in 2015, but the distillery's roots extend back to 1889, when their ancestor, Henry Kraver, began distilling bourbon. Corky and Carson Taylor, fourth and fifth generation descendants of Kraver, are the historic-turned-urban Bourbon makers dedicated to providing a distinctively-authentic bourbon experience with distillery tours and tastings. Visit to experience, first-hand, the Peerless Caliber that sets Peerless spirits apart.
Built in the heart of Louisville, the Angel’s Envy Distillery is downtown’s first fully operational whiskey production facility. Angel’s Envy puts you in the center of our distilling process for a unique tour experience. TOURS ARE BY ONLINE RESERVATION ONLY.
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Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main StBuilt in the heart of Louisville, the Angel’s Envy Distillery is downtown’s first fully operational whiskey production facility. Angel’s Envy puts you in the center of our distilling process for a unique tour experience. TOURS ARE BY ONLINE RESERVATION ONLY.
This is a great tour very informative all the distilleries visited offered something different and our tour guide also offered a great insight into the history of the region.
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Mint on Mellwood
1631 Mellwood AveThis is a great tour very informative all the distilleries visited offered something different and our tour guide also offered a great insight into the history of the region.
Trolley de 'Ville's Louisville Fun Tours offers City Fun Tours, Bourbon Tours, Louisville Craft Brew Tours, Old Louisville Ghost Tours, step-on guide services and trolley/14 passenger bus rentals for all occasions. Our City Fun Tour is a 75 minute, fully narrated trolley tour by a knowledgeable and friendly Louisville native. SEE MORE THAN 30 ATTRACTIONS including the nation's largest collection of Victorian style homes in OLD LOUISVILLE as well as CHURCHILL DOWNS, the home of the Kentucky Derby! Join us on our Bourbon Tours to take in the history, distilling and tastes of America's Native Spirit. We'll introduce you to some of the finest Bourbon distilleries around.
Trolley de 'Ville
140 N Fourth StTrolley de 'Ville's Louisville Fun Tours offers City Fun Tours, Bourbon Tours, Louisville Craft Brew Tours, Old Louisville Ghost Tours, step-on guide services and trolley/14 passenger bus rentals for all occasions. Our City Fun Tour is a 75 minute, fully narrated trolley tour by a knowledgeable and friendly Louisville native. SEE MORE THAN 30 ATTRACTIONS including the nation's largest collection of Victorian style homes in OLD LOUISVILLE as well as CHURCHILL DOWNS, the home of the Kentucky Derby! Join us on our Bourbon Tours to take in the history, distilling and tastes of America's Native Spirit. We'll introduce you to some of the finest Bourbon distilleries around.
Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay offers more than 70 thrilling rides, coasters and water attractions! In 2014, we doubled the size of Hurricane Bay Water Park, adding eight new attractions and the world's tallest body slide, Deep Water Dive! We also introduced Lightning Run roller coaster- a steel coaster with a 100 foot, 80 degree drop; T3, a suspended looping coaster with five gravity defying inversions - sure to make you flip head over heels, literally; and new for 2016, STORM CHASER! Storm Chaser is the first coaster in America to feature a barrel roll drop from a 10-story lift hill – and don’t get us started on the 78-degree angle of that drop… that’s nearly perpendicular!
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Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay
937 Phillips LnKentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay offers more than 70 thrilling rides, coasters and water attractions! In 2014, we doubled the size of Hurricane Bay Water Park, adding eight new attractions and the world's tallest body slide, Deep Water Dive! We also introduced Lightning Run roller coaster- a steel coaster with a 100 foot, 80 degree drop; T3, a suspended looping coaster with five gravity defying inversions - sure to make you flip head over heels, literally; and new for 2016, STORM CHASER! Storm Chaser is the first coaster in America to feature a barrel roll drop from a 10-story lift hill – and don’t get us started on the 78-degree angle of that drop… that’s nearly perpendicular!
The Jim Beam(R) Urban Stillhouse - Located on 4th Street Live - Louisville, KY. Here you'll find a small working distillery, tasting & visitors experience. Immerse yourself in our urban experience and sample the World's No. 1 selling Bourbon? Just in town for a short stay? Swing by the Jim Beam Urban Stillhouse and taste what makes Jim Beam(R) special - even fill, seal and stamp your own bottle - without leaving Louisville. Guided "Taste of History" bourbon tastings every 20 minutes.
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Jim Beam Urban Stillhouse
404 S 4th StThe Jim Beam(R) Urban Stillhouse - Located on 4th Street Live - Louisville, KY. Here you'll find a small working distillery, tasting & visitors experience. Immerse yourself in our urban experience and sample the World's No. 1 selling Bourbon? Just in town for a short stay? Swing by the Jim Beam Urban Stillhouse and taste what makes Jim Beam(R) special - even fill, seal and stamp your own bottle - without leaving Louisville. Guided "Taste of History" bourbon tastings every 20 minutes.
The Kentucky Exposition Center is one of the top 10 largest public facilities of its kind in the U.S. Home to the Kentucky State Fair, National Farm Machinery Show, North American International Livestock Expo and some of the top tradeshows in the country.
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Kentucky Exposition Center
937 Phillips LnThe Kentucky Exposition Center is one of the top 10 largest public facilities of its kind in the U.S. Home to the Kentucky State Fair, National Farm Machinery Show, North American International Livestock Expo and some of the top tradeshows in the country.
KFC Yum Center
1 Arena PlazaCardinal Basketball games
Visit the Jim Beam American Stillhouse, and experience the two centuries of history, heritage and craftsmanship of America’s #1 bourbon. Nestled in the rolling foothills of Kentucky, the distillery offers something for everyone – picturesque views, history and, of course, world-famous Jim Beam® Bourbon. You will see the bourbon-making process firsthand and witness what goes into creating an authentic liquid legend. You will have an up-close and personal look into the long lineage of the First Family of Bourbon, their business, and its impact on Kentucky and the bourbon industry. You will come as a friend and leave as family. Book a reservation online at http://www.jimbeam.com/en-us/visit-us/
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Jim Beam American Stillhouse
568 Happy Hollow RdVisit the Jim Beam American Stillhouse, and experience the two centuries of history, heritage and craftsmanship of America’s #1 bourbon. Nestled in the rolling foothills of Kentucky, the distillery offers something for everyone – picturesque views, history and, of course, world-famous Jim Beam® Bourbon. You will see the bourbon-making process firsthand and witness what goes into creating an authentic liquid legend. You will have an up-close and personal look into the long lineage of the First Family of Bourbon, their business, and its impact on Kentucky and the bourbon industry. You will come as a friend and leave as family. Book a reservation online at http://www.jimbeam.com/en-us/visit-us/
We really enjoyed touring the Wild Turkey Distillery. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. It was very interesting to learn about the distilling process and the tour is well worth the money. One thing that was surprising to me was the amazing aroma of the barrels of bourbon in the warehouse. Wow! The gift shop was very nice with a good selection of tasteful items. The staff were pleasant, friendly and professional. I would highly recommend making Wild Turkey a stop if you're doing the Bourbon Trail or if you're in Lawrenceburg KY area.
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Wild Turkey Distillery
1525 Versailles RdWe really enjoyed touring the Wild Turkey Distillery. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. It was very interesting to learn about the distilling process and the tour is well worth the money. One thing that was surprising to me was the amazing aroma of the barrels of bourbon in the warehouse. Wow! The gift shop was very nice with a good selection of tasteful items. The staff were pleasant, friendly and professional. I would highly recommend making Wild Turkey a stop if you're doing the Bourbon Trail or if you're in Lawrenceburg KY area.
Buffalo Trace Distillery is the oldest continually operating distillery in the United States and we have proudly won more awards than any other distillery in the world. We welcome visitors of all ages to tour our legendary distillery and see first hand how we craft, age, and bottle America's native spirit, bourbon whiskey. All guests are treated to a complimentary tour and tasting of fine Kentucky bourbon as well as old fashioned root beer and bourbon balls. Don't forget to stop by our Gift Shop for authentic distillery products and to pick up a few bottles of the good stuff! HOURS: *Monday-Friday Tours: 9am-4pm departing every hour Gift Shop: 9am-5:30pm *Saturday Tours: 9am-4pm departing ev
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Buffalo Trace Destilleri
113 Great Buffalo TrceBuffalo Trace Distillery is the oldest continually operating distillery in the United States and we have proudly won more awards than any other distillery in the world. We welcome visitors of all ages to tour our legendary distillery and see first hand how we craft, age, and bottle America's native spirit, bourbon whiskey. All guests are treated to a complimentary tour and tasting of fine Kentucky bourbon as well as old fashioned root beer and bourbon balls. Don't forget to stop by our Gift Shop for authentic distillery products and to pick up a few bottles of the good stuff! HOURS: *Monday-Friday Tours: 9am-4pm departing every hour Gift Shop: 9am-5:30pm *Saturday Tours: 9am-4pm departing ev
Four Roses Distillery is a relaxing and enjoyable place to spend an afternoon. The history, the tours, the whiskey, and everything else in this Distillery is phenomenal. The whiskey tour is very informative and the whiskey tasting are very tasty. The Four Roses chocolate box really has a nice kick to them. There is also a very relaxing swing outside the main building, which is perfect for taking a picture. In addition, the tasting takes place outside which was very enjoyable. Note that the tasting is $5 per person, however, the cup where you will be tasting out off will be given as a souvenir that cost $4.95 in the store. So technically the tasting is $.05.
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Four Roses destilleri
1224 Bonds Mill RdFour Roses Distillery is a relaxing and enjoyable place to spend an afternoon. The history, the tours, the whiskey, and everything else in this Distillery is phenomenal. The whiskey tour is very informative and the whiskey tasting are very tasty. The Four Roses chocolate box really has a nice kick to them. There is also a very relaxing swing outside the main building, which is perfect for taking a picture. In addition, the tasting takes place outside which was very enjoyable. Note that the tasting is $5 per person, however, the cup where you will be tasting out off will be given as a souvenir that cost $4.95 in the store. So technically the tasting is $.05.
Tradition: In 1936 Thompson Willett founded The Willett Distilling Company. Today, the Willett tradition continues. Visitor Center Hours Monday thru Saturday – 9:30 till 5:30 Sunday – 12:00 till 4:30 (April – December) Tour Times Monday thru Saturday – 10:00am – 4:00pm, on the hour Sunday – 12:30; 1:30; 2:30; 3:30 (April – December)
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Willett Distillery
1869 Loretto RdTradition: In 1936 Thompson Willett founded The Willett Distilling Company. Today, the Willett tradition continues. Visitor Center Hours Monday thru Saturday – 9:30 till 5:30 Sunday – 12:00 till 4:30 (April – December) Tour Times Monday thru Saturday – 10:00am – 4:00pm, on the hour Sunday – 12:30; 1:30; 2:30; 3:30 (April – December)
The drive past the horse farms into the distillery is your first clue that something substantial awaits. When we first entered the visitors center I thought we had mistakenly walked into a golf resort clubhouse. Woodford Reserve sets the tone early that bourbon is a big time corporate business and that the brand is about the lifestyle as much as it is about the bourbon.
The tour unfolds like a well oiled machine - buses appear on cue and every movement we made was obviously well scripted. Even the parking lot attendants point you to the first available open space.
There's a ton of history here although you'll hear far more about the present than the past. The tour guides are well versed,
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Woodford Reserve-destilleri
7785 McCracken PikeThe drive past the horse farms into the distillery is your first clue that something substantial awaits. When we first entered the visitors center I thought we had mistakenly walked into a golf resort clubhouse. Woodford Reserve sets the tone early that bourbon is a big time corporate business and that the brand is about the lifestyle as much as it is about the bourbon.
The tour unfolds like a well oiled machine - buses appear on cue and every movement we made was obviously well scripted. Even the parking lot attendants point you to the first available open space.
There's a ton of history here although you'll hear far more about the present than the past. The tour guides are well versed,
Heaven Hill Distillery Bourbon Heritage Center is a 4-time Visitor Attraction of the Year winner. Enjoy the art of making whiskey on one of our tours, as our Bourbon hosts guide you through the history of Bourbon, introduce you to the Heaven Hill family, and lead you through an educational tasting of American Whiskey mashbills.
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Bourbon Heritage Center
1311 Gilkey Run RdHeaven Hill Distillery Bourbon Heritage Center is a 4-time Visitor Attraction of the Year winner. Enjoy the art of making whiskey on one of our tours, as our Bourbon hosts guide you through the history of Bourbon, introduce you to the Heaven Hill family, and lead you through an educational tasting of American Whiskey mashbills.
Everything Else
Louisville International Airport
600 Terminal DrAirport
St. Matthews Community Park
10 Pin LanePark
Shopping
Oxmoor Center
7900 Shelbyville RdShopping
Mall St. Matthews
5000 Shelbyville RdShopping
Nike Factory Store
4600 Shelbyville RdShopping
Drinks & Nightlife
Want to feel like you walked into an episode of Mad Men, this is the place to go. $$$
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North of Bourbon
935 Goss AveWant to feel like you walked into an episode of Mad Men, this is the place to go. $$$
Fourth Street Live! is Louisville's premier dining and entertainment destination, located in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky. A short walk from historic downtown hotels, the Kentucky International Convention Center, Waterfront Park, the KFC YUM Center, Slugger Field, and much more, Fourth Street Live! offers something for everyone!
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Fourth Street Live!
411 S 4th StFourth Street Live! is Louisville's premier dining and entertainment destination, located in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky. A short walk from historic downtown hotels, the Kentucky International Convention Center, Waterfront Park, the KFC YUM Center, Slugger Field, and much more, Fourth Street Live! offers something for everyone!
Merle's Whiskey Kitchen
122 W Main StProbably the most beautiful theater I have ever been in, with architectural details equal to any I've seen in theaters in Europe. Carved barrel ceilings, gilding everywhere--Baroque period lovers, rejoice! The sound quality is excellent. The venue is large enough that if you sit too far back in one of the upper balconies, you may have trouble making out the features of people on stage.
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Louisville Palace
625 S 4th StProbably the most beautiful theater I have ever been in, with architectural details equal to any I've seen in theaters in Europe. Carved barrel ceilings, gilding everywhere--Baroque period lovers, rejoice! The sound quality is excellent. The venue is large enough that if you sit too far back in one of the upper balconies, you may have trouble making out the features of people on stage.
Food Scene
Homespun strip-mall cafe preparing traditional Korean dishes in a down-to-earth atmosphere.
Charim Restaurant
4123 Oechsli AveHomespun strip-mall cafe preparing traditional Korean dishes in a down-to-earth atmosphere.
Upscale American fare paired with an extensive wine list & bourbon selection amid hip surrounds.
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Equus Jack's Bourbon Restaurant | Lounge
122 Sears AveUpscale American fare paired with an extensive wine list & bourbon selection amid hip surrounds.
Compact eatery serving Continental cuisine & Sunday brunch in an elegant, genteel setting.
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211 Clover Lane
211 Clover LnCompact eatery serving Continental cuisine & Sunday brunch in an elegant, genteel setting.
Highland Morning St. Matthews
111 St Matthews AveGreat local Breakfast joint!