Guidebook for Louisville
Arts & Culture
21c houses one of the best contemporary art collections in the region with regular rotating exhibitions and programs. See their website for listing of artists talks, films, and music. The museum restaurant and bar, Proof On Main, is also a highlight. Full disclosure, I was the founding Director of 21c Museum so I may be a little bias but we love being just a few blocks away from this Louisville icon.
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21 US-31E21c houses one of the best contemporary art collections in the region with regular rotating exhibitions and programs. See their website for listing of artists talks, films, and music. The museum restaurant and bar, Proof On Main, is also a highlight. Full disclosure, I was the founding Director of 21c Museum so I may be a little bias but we love being just a few blocks away from this Louisville icon.
You don't have to be a baseball fan but it helps.
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Museo y Fábrica de Louisville Slugger
800 W Main StYou don't have to be a baseball fan but it helps.
AMAZING...the collection houses Teddy Roosevelt's "Big Stick" and George Washington's long rifle. It is also the only place in the world you can see the Royal Armory collection outside of Leeds, England. The Frazier has a longterm agreement to share the royal collection. Its 2 blocks away.
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Museo de Historia Frazier
829 W Main StAMAZING...the collection houses Teddy Roosevelt's "Big Stick" and George Washington's long rifle. It is also the only place in the world you can see the Royal Armory collection outside of Leeds, England. The Frazier has a longterm agreement to share the royal collection. Its 2 blocks away.
Just down the street and a staple of my youth. They have an IMAX theater.
Love to think that it is housed in the historic Carter Dry Goods building - my great grandfathers law office. His small writing desk in the bedroom.
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Kentucky Science Center
727 W Main StJust down the street and a staple of my youth. They have an IMAX theater.
Love to think that it is housed in the historic Carter Dry Goods building - my great grandfathers law office. His small writing desk in the bedroom.
Reopened in March 2016 after $60+mil renovation. Check website for ongoing calendar of events and programing. Film program Fri/Sat/Sun is worth noting.
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El Museo de Arte de la Velocidad
2035 S 3rd StReopened in March 2016 after $60+mil renovation. Check website for ongoing calendar of events and programing. Film program Fri/Sat/Sun is worth noting.
Only 5-10min from the house...Dreamland is the best venue in the city for experimental and innovative music, dance, film and visual art. Located behind Decca restaurant. see http://dreamlandislouisville.org/calendars/
Dreamland
810 East Market StreetOnly 5-10min from the house...Dreamland is the best venue in the city for experimental and innovative music, dance, film and visual art. Located behind Decca restaurant. see http://dreamlandislouisville.org/calendars/
Centro Muhammad Ali
144 N 6th StHopefully you are lucky enough to be here during the Humana Festival of New American Plays. The regular season program is world class as well. Milkwood restaurant on the lower level of Actors is one of our favorite spots ( try the MK Ramen!!)
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Actors Theatre of Louisville
315 W Market StHopefully you are lucky enough to be here during the Humana Festival of New American Plays. The regular season program is world class as well. Milkwood restaurant on the lower level of Actors is one of our favorite spots ( try the MK Ramen!!)
Drinks & Nightlife
Closest restaurant and brewery. Located just down the alley and open until at least 10. In the same building as Falls City Brewery. Good brunch option too.
Over The 9
120 S 10th StClosest restaurant and brewery. Located just down the alley and open until at least 10. In the same building as Falls City Brewery. Good brunch option too.
Only a couple blocks away and excellent cocktail/bourbon menu.
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Proof On Main
702 W Main St Only a couple blocks away and excellent cocktail/bourbon menu.
Nachbar
969 Charles StGreat neighborhood dive.
Seidenfaden's
1134 E Breckinridge StGreat neighborhood dive.
Best craft beer selection in bottle (owned by holy grale owners). Always several beers on tap. Small patio garden in rear.
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Louisville Beer Store
Best craft beer selection in bottle (owned by holy grale owners). Always several beers on tap. Small patio garden in rear.
Not far from the house and one of the widest selections of bourbon within city limits. Music venue and package liquor sales.
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Haymarket Whiskey Bar
331 E Market StNot far from the house and one of the widest selections of bourbon within city limits. Music venue and package liquor sales.
Apocalypse Brew Works
1612 Mellwood AveSolid local brewery and above average pub food. Great outdoor patio. Located in the Louisville minor league baseball stadium, Slugger Field, and home to the River Bats as well as the Louisville soccer team, Louisville City Football Club.
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Against the Grain Brewery and Smokehouse
401 E Main StSolid local brewery and above average pub food. Great outdoor patio. Located in the Louisville minor league baseball stadium, Slugger Field, and home to the River Bats as well as the Louisville soccer team, Louisville City Football Club.
Lovely roof top tasting room. Beautifully renovated warehouses to house KY's first Brandy distillery. Located in the heart of historic Butchertown neighborhood. Definitely worth a tour and grab lunch or dinner at Butchertown Grocery down the street.
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Copper & Kings American Brandy Company
1121 E Washington StLovely roof top tasting room. Beautifully renovated warehouses to house KY's first Brandy distillery. Located in the heart of historic Butchertown neighborhood. Definitely worth a tour and grab lunch or dinner at Butchertown Grocery down the street.
One of my favorite new additions to the come back of brewery culture in Louisville. They do not serve food but welcome take out. Feast BBQ is next door.
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Akasha Brewery Company
909 E Market StOne of my favorite new additions to the come back of brewery culture in Louisville. They do not serve food but welcome take out. Feast BBQ is next door.
Food Scene
In our top 5 and pioneer of farm to table in the Lousiville food scene.
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Mayan Cafe
813 E Market StIn our top 5 and pioneer of farm to table in the Lousiville food scene.
In our top 10. Locally owned, locally sourced, and one of the best cocktail bars in the city. Their little side porch is a gem. In the summer they host the Back Porch Music series on Thursdays. (I started the series in 2014- so I am partial).
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Rye
900 E Market StIn our top 10. Locally owned, locally sourced, and one of the best cocktail bars in the city. Their little side porch is a gem. In the summer they host the Back Porch Music series on Thursdays. (I started the series in 2014- so I am partial).
Not only is it one of the closest breakfast spots it is damn good. Their egg sandwich is my go to. They serve Sunergos coffee...one of the best local roasters. Opens 7am but is note they are CLOSED SAT/SUN
Atlantic No. 5
605 W Main StNot only is it one of the closest breakfast spots it is damn good. Their egg sandwich is my go to. They serve Sunergos coffee...one of the best local roasters. Opens 7am but is note they are CLOSED SAT/SUN
McQuixote Books & Coffee is one of the closest places to go for a GREAT cup of coffee. They do not have an extensive menu but is an excellent value and offer good locally sources sandwiches too.
They also have a charming/well stocked used and first edition book shop attached to the coffee shop.
Best way to get there is on a bike along the river walk and sidewalk off the river path at 16th st that leads you right to the front door of the coffee shop.
McQuixote Books & Coffee
1512 Portland AveMcQuixote Books & Coffee is one of the closest places to go for a GREAT cup of coffee. They do not have an extensive menu but is an excellent value and offer good locally sources sandwiches too.
They also have a charming/well stocked used and first edition book shop attached to the coffee shop.
Best way to get there is on a bike along the river walk and sidewalk off the river path at 16th st that leads you right to the front door of the coffee shop.
In our top 5 plus 80% of food sourced within 100mi. One of our favorite brunch spots.
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Harvest Restaurant
624 E Market StIn our top 5 plus 80% of food sourced within 100mi. One of our favorite brunch spots.
Wouldn't be doing it justice to call chef Lehman's menu simply gourmet bar food. The best craft beer spot and beer garden in the city. Sarah and I prefer not to eat a lot of meat but we cannot seem to resist the Grale Burger (our favorite in Louisville).
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Holy Grale
1034 Bardstown RdWouldn't be doing it justice to call chef Lehman's menu simply gourmet bar food. The best craft beer spot and beer garden in the city. Sarah and I prefer not to eat a lot of meat but we cannot seem to resist the Grale Burger (our favorite in Louisville).
In our top 5 right now for Louisville. Chef Ed Lee nails it and in one of the most unexpected places...the basement level of Actors Theatre. On a recent date w Sarah, I had the "Milkwood" cocktail and "MK Ramen." It doesn't get much better. Oh and its only 6 blocks away from the house.
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MilkWood Restaurant
316 W Main StIn our top 5 right now for Louisville. Chef Ed Lee nails it and in one of the most unexpected places...the basement level of Actors Theatre. On a recent date w Sarah, I had the "Milkwood" cocktail and "MK Ramen." It doesn't get much better. Oh and its only 6 blocks away from the house.
Parks & Nature
Falls of the Ohio State Park
201 W Riverside DrGreat Lawn
231 Witherspoon StCherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdBernheim Arboretum and Research
2075 Clermont RdEssentials
Family owned for 30+ yrs. The place to go for locally grown and locally sourced. ((((Best Juice Bar in the city)))) Just down the street from Whole Foods. Thanks for supporting LOCAL business.
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Rainbow Blossom
3738 Lexington RdFamily owned for 30+ yrs. The place to go for locally grown and locally sourced. ((((Best Juice Bar in the city)))) Just down the street from Whole Foods. Thanks for supporting LOCAL business.
Whole Foods Market
4944 Shelbyville RdFarmer market every Saturday
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The Original Bardstown Road Farmers' Market Inc.
1722 Bardstown RdFarmer market every Saturday
Phoenix Hill/NuLu Farmers Market
1007 E Jefferson StOur closest Farmers Market. Every Tues starting late May 3-6pm
Sightseeing
The Big Four Bridge is an historic abondoned railway bridge that was recently opened to pedestrian traffic only. It spans the Ohio River from Waterfront Park in Louisville to downtown Jeffersonville, IN. It is a lovely easy walk with great views of the city and sunsets. Cantina restaurant on Louisville side or one of the breweries on the Indiana side is a fun addition.
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Big Four Pedestrian Bridge
Big Four Pedestrian BridgeThe Big Four Bridge is an historic abondoned railway bridge that was recently opened to pedestrian traffic only. It spans the Ohio River from Waterfront Park in Louisville to downtown Jeffersonville, IN. It is a lovely easy walk with great views of the city and sunsets. Cantina restaurant on Louisville side or one of the breweries on the Indiana side is a fun addition.
Shopping
For 40yrs Nick Boone and his wife Lynn have sold quality leather merchandise ranging from bags, belts, outerwear, Lucchese boots, historical leather items including custom saddlery, and small leather goods. Located in Historic Highlands neighborhood near other bars and shops.
Leatherhead Shop Inc
1601 Bardstown RdFor 40yrs Nick Boone and his wife Lynn have sold quality leather merchandise ranging from bags, belts, outerwear, Lucchese boots, historical leather items including custom saddlery, and small leather goods. Located in Historic Highlands neighborhood near other bars and shops.
Fourth generation family owned and operated. A good source for Bourbon Balls...if you don't know what a bourbon ball is then visit Muths.
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Muth's Candies
630 E Market StFourth generation family owned and operated. A good source for Bourbon Balls...if you don't know what a bourbon ball is then visit Muths.
There are no shortage of antique shops in Louisville and far too many to mention but this is a one of a kind.
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Joe Ley Antiques
615 E Market StThere are no shortage of antique shops in Louisville and far too many to mention but this is a one of a kind.
Architectural Salvage & Antiques
614 E BroadwayTreasure trove and endless project ideas.
Large antique mall with over 100 dealers.
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Mellwood Antiques And Interiors
1860 Mellwood AveLarge antique mall with over 100 dealers.
The Crazy Daisy Antique Mall
1430 Mellwood AveDreamlight Antiques
1201 S 3rd StArts & Crafts Stickley Antiques and Vintage Modern