Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
Boombozz Taphouse
1315 Herr LnOur favorite local pizza place.
Havana Rumba St Matthews
3939 Shelbyville RoadBest Cuban sandwiches in town!
Joella's Hot Chicken St. Matthews
3400 Frankfort AveA regional favorite
Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant
9207 W U.S. Hwy 42Our favorite local Mexican place
Upscale dining and a great place for an evening glass of wine and dessert.
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Napa River Grill
1211 Herr LnUpscale dining and a great place for an evening glass of wine and dessert.
Quick service Mexican right around the corner from our place.
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QDOBA Mexican Eats
1500 Bardstown RdQuick service Mexican right around the corner from our place.
Simply Thai
323 Wallace AveOur favorite spot for Asian cuisine
Eggheadz LLC
1211 Herr LnOur favorite local breakfast spot.
The Comfy Cow
2221 Frankfort AveGourmet small batch ice cream just down the street.
Graeter's Ice Cream
2204 Bardstown RdOne of our favorite ice cream stops
Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen
3737 Lexington RdGreat local ice cream and desserts
Heine Brothers' Coffee - Northfield
4901 Brownsboro RdClosest of our favorite local coffee shops
Starbucks
972 Baxter AveOur favorite local coffee shop. There's one coming to St. Matthew's area in June!!
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Quills Coffee
930 Baxter AveOur favorite local coffee shop. There's one coming to St. Matthew's area in June!!
Steel City Pops
117 St Matthews AveBecause we love popsicles!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Irish Rover
2319 Frankfort AveBest pub in Louisville.
Flanagans Ale House
934 Baxter AveGralehaus
1001 Baxter AveSightseeing
Great place for pictures of the Louisville skyline. The Big Four Bridge is located in downtown Louisville, and connects Louisville's waterfront to Jeffersonville, Indiana. Walk across this abandoned bridge to see great views of downtown Louisville and to shop or eat in Indiana.
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Big Four Pedestrian Bridge
Big Four Pedestrian BridgeGreat place for pictures of the Louisville skyline. The Big Four Bridge is located in downtown Louisville, and connects Louisville's waterfront to Jeffersonville, Indiana. Walk across this abandoned bridge to see great views of downtown Louisville and to shop or eat in Indiana.
Churchill Downs & Kentucky Derby Museum – Come visit the home of the Kentucky Derby, the largest sporting event in all of North America. You can see the track, the stadium, and possible see horses training. Tours of the facility range for $10-15. You can also visit the Kentucky Derby Museum to learn more about the history and tradition of this great race. Tickets for this are also $10-15. http://www.derbymuseum.org/
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Churchill Downs
700 Central AveChurchill Downs & Kentucky Derby Museum – Come visit the home of the Kentucky Derby, the largest sporting event in all of North America. You can see the track, the stadium, and possible see horses training. Tours of the facility range for $10-15. You can also visit the Kentucky Derby Museum to learn more about the history and tradition of this great race. Tickets for this are also $10-15. http://www.derbymuseum.org/
Locust Grove – Historic home of Louisville founder, George Rogers Clark. Cost $9 for adults, $4 for children. Find out more at http://locustgrove.org/
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Historic Locust Grove
561 Blankenbaker LnLocust Grove – Historic home of Louisville founder, George Rogers Clark. Cost $9 for adults, $4 for children. Find out more at http://locustgrove.org/
Louisville Slugger Museum - The Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory is a must see for anyone interested in the unique attractions that Louisville has to offer! You can take a tour of the bat factory, have your very own bat personalized, and view all sorts of interactive exhibits. Cost: $14— http://www.sluggermuseum.com/
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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StLouisville Slugger Museum - The Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory is a must see for anyone interested in the unique attractions that Louisville has to offer! You can take a tour of the bat factory, have your very own bat personalized, and view all sorts of interactive exhibits. Cost: $14— http://www.sluggermuseum.com/
Parks & Nature
The best park in the city designed by Fredrick Law Olmstead, the same architect that designed New York’s Central Park! Walking trails, biking trails, nature trails, and much more. A must see in Louisville if the weather is nice. https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/park-list/cherokee-park
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Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdThe best park in the city designed by Fredrick Law Olmstead, the same architect that designed New York’s Central Park! Walking trails, biking trails, nature trails, and much more. A must see in Louisville if the weather is nice. https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/park-list/cherokee-park
The Parklands of Floyds Fork – System for four major parks that surrounds Louisville’s East End. Parks are linked by a park drive, a first-rate urban trail system that contains more than 100 miles of walking trails, and 19 miles of canoe trails. Children’s playgrounds and spray grounds, accessible fishing holes, and recreational fields. Check it out at http://www.theparklands.org/
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Beckley Creek Park
1411 Beckley Creek PkwyThe Parklands of Floyds Fork – System for four major parks that surrounds Louisville’s East End. Parks are linked by a park drive, a first-rate urban trail system that contains more than 100 miles of walking trails, and 19 miles of canoe trails. Children’s playgrounds and spray grounds, accessible fishing holes, and recreational fields. Check it out at http://www.theparklands.org/
The Parklands of Floyds Fork – System for four major parks that surrounds Louisville’s East End. Parks are linked by a park drive, a first-rate urban trail system that contains more than 100 miles of walking trails, and 19 miles of canoe trails. Children’s playgrounds and spray grounds, accessible fishing holes, and recreational fields. Check it out at http://www.theparklands.org/
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Turkey Run Park
Seatonville RoadThe Parklands of Floyds Fork – System for four major parks that surrounds Louisville’s East End. Parks are linked by a park drive, a first-rate urban trail system that contains more than 100 miles of walking trails, and 19 miles of canoe trails. Children’s playgrounds and spray grounds, accessible fishing holes, and recreational fields. Check it out at http://www.theparklands.org/
The Parklands of Floyds Fork – System for four major parks that surrounds Louisville’s East End. Parks are linked by a park drive, a first-rate urban trail system that contains more than 100 miles of walking trails, and 19 miles of canoe trails. Children’s playgrounds and spray grounds, accessible fishing holes, and recreational fields. Check it out at http://www.theparklands.org/
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Pope Lick Park
4002 S Pope Lick RdThe Parklands of Floyds Fork – System for four major parks that surrounds Louisville’s East End. Parks are linked by a park drive, a first-rate urban trail system that contains more than 100 miles of walking trails, and 19 miles of canoe trails. Children’s playgrounds and spray grounds, accessible fishing holes, and recreational fields. Check it out at http://www.theparklands.org/
The Parklands of Floyds Fork – System for four major parks that surrounds Louisville’s East End. Parks are linked by a park drive, a first-rate urban trail system that contains more than 100 miles of walking trails, and 19 miles of canoe trails. Children’s playgrounds and spray grounds, accessible fishing holes, and recreational fields. Check it out at http://www.theparklands.org/
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Broad Run Park
11551 Bardstown RdThe Parklands of Floyds Fork – System for four major parks that surrounds Louisville’s East End. Parks are linked by a park drive, a first-rate urban trail system that contains more than 100 miles of walking trails, and 19 miles of canoe trails. Children’s playgrounds and spray grounds, accessible fishing holes, and recreational fields. Check it out at http://www.theparklands.org/
Arts & Culture
The Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd StMohammad Ali Center – An interactive museum highlighting a Louisville hero. Watch every Ali boxing match on video. $12 for adults, $9 for children. Find out more at http://alicenter.org/
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Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th StMohammad Ali Center – An interactive museum highlighting a Louisville hero. Watch every Ali boxing match on video. $12 for adults, $9 for children. Find out more at http://alicenter.org/
Shopping
Mall St. Matthews
5000 Shelbyville Rd—Dillard’s, Express, Forever 21, Cheesecake Factory
—Von Maur, Macy’s, Anthropologie, Apple Store, Dick’s Sporting Goods
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Oxmoor Center
7900 Shelbyville Rd—Von Maur, Macy’s, Anthropologie, Apple Store, Dick’s Sporting Goods
Westport Village
1315 Herr LnLocal shops right around the corner from our house
Entertainment & Activities
Kentucky Kingdom – A local theme park and water park that is clean, fun, and will keep your family occupied for hours. For pricing and hours, go to: https://www.kentuckykingdom.com/
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Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay
937 Phillips LnKentucky Kingdom – A local theme park and water park that is clean, fun, and will keep your family occupied for hours. For pricing and hours, go to: https://www.kentuckykingdom.com/
The Yum! Center
2432 South Floyd StreetLouisville Mega-Cavern – A one of a kind attraction, the Louisville Mega-Cavern is an underground world filled with lots to do. There are tours, zip-lines, mountain biking, a ropes course, and much more. Check out http://www.louisvillemegacavern.com/ for pricing and more info.
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Louisville Mega Cavern
1841 Taylor AveLouisville Mega-Cavern – A one of a kind attraction, the Louisville Mega-Cavern is an underground world filled with lots to do. There are tours, zip-lines, mountain biking, a ropes course, and much more. Check out http://www.louisvillemegacavern.com/ for pricing and more info.
Louisville Zoo – A family friendly zoo with plenty to see and do. It even includes a small “splash park.” Click here to view the seasonal prices: https://louisvillezoo.org/
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Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian WayLouisville Zoo – A family friendly zoo with plenty to see and do. It even includes a small “splash park.” Click here to view the seasonal prices: https://louisvillezoo.org/
Papa John's Cardinal Stadium
2800 South Floyd Street