Fun in the Derby City!
Museums/Cultural
whether you're a sports fan, or just want to learn more about Muhammad Ali as a humanitarian, this is a beautiful, entertaining, smaller museum that you can get through in a couple of hours.
279 locals recommend
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th Stwhether you're a sports fan, or just want to learn more about Muhammad Ali as a humanitarian, this is a beautiful, entertaining, smaller museum that you can get through in a couple of hours.
Frazier History Museum
829 W Main StSightseeing
Great for families or sports fans, see how the bats are made, and learn about the history of baseball.
441 locals recommend
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StGreat for families or sports fans, see how the bats are made, and learn about the history of baseball.
Outdoor/Exercise
Cool repurpose of a former bridge to nowhere! Walk to Indiana and have great views of the city. There are cute little coffee shops and bars on the other side, and live music at the amphitheater in the summer.
214 locals recommend
Big Four Bridge
1101 River RdCool repurpose of a former bridge to nowhere! Walk to Indiana and have great views of the city. There are cute little coffee shops and bars on the other side, and live music at the amphitheater in the summer.
The ONLY fully underground aerial ropes challenge course in the world! Plus walking tours for the less-adventurous. Great for kids of all ages -- definitely schedule this one ahead if you can.
136 locals recommend
Louisville Mega Cavern
1841 Taylor AveThe ONLY fully underground aerial ropes challenge course in the world! Plus walking tours for the less-adventurous. Great for kids of all ages -- definitely schedule this one ahead if you can.
Neighborhoods
Hip, trendy, and yet approachable, the East Market District (affectionately called "Nulu" -- New Louisville) is the coolest neighborhood to eat, drink and play. Lots of restaurants (See Decca, La Bodegita and Mayan Cafe in the guidebook), bars, karaoke, galleries and even a glass blowing studio. Nearby Butchertown and Main Street have cool venues as well.
213 locals recommend
East Market District
Hip, trendy, and yet approachable, the East Market District (affectionately called "Nulu" -- New Louisville) is the coolest neighborhood to eat, drink and play. Lots of restaurants (See Decca, La Bodegita and Mayan Cafe in the guidebook), bars, karaoke, galleries and even a glass blowing studio. Nearby Butchertown and Main Street have cool venues as well.
The Highlands, and Bardstown Road, the main drag that runs through it, is where the grownups hang out. From Jack Fry's (technically on Baxter) all the way to the Bambi Bar (the starting point of the legendary Bambi Walk), the Highlands has something for everyone -- restaurants, bars, galleries, Cherokee Park, Keith's Hardware (the old-fashioned hardware store that has everything you could possibly need in a store no bigger than a Starbucks) and 3 Heine Brothers' Coffee stores. You can find ample parking, but it's best to walk at least part of the stretch to soak up the crunchy/urban/funky/fun vibe.
134 locals recommend
Highlands
The Highlands, and Bardstown Road, the main drag that runs through it, is where the grownups hang out. From Jack Fry's (technically on Baxter) all the way to the Bambi Bar (the starting point of the legendary Bambi Walk), the Highlands has something for everyone -- restaurants, bars, galleries, Cherokee Park, Keith's Hardware (the old-fashioned hardware store that has everything you could possibly need in a store no bigger than a Starbucks) and 3 Heine Brothers' Coffee stores. You can find ample parking, but it's best to walk at least part of the stretch to soak up the crunchy/urban/funky/fun vibe.
Upscale Dining
If you want a white tablecloth, old school fancy dinner, this. is. the. place. Book Ahead! Live piano later in the week, the best service in town and just the ticket to experience Louisville hospitality. Don't skip the yummy sweet bread, and save room for dessert.
199 locals recommend
Jack Fry's
1007 Bardstown RdIf you want a white tablecloth, old school fancy dinner, this. is. the. place. Book Ahead! Live piano later in the week, the best service in town and just the ticket to experience Louisville hospitality. Don't skip the yummy sweet bread, and save room for dessert.
You may have seen Chef Bruce Ucán's photo in the Louisville airport. This restaurant is a gem -- authentic cuisine, lots of vegetarian and vegan options, great ambiance but not stuffy. Don't miss the lima beans, even if you think you don't like them! Nulu neighborhood.
125 locals recommend
Mayan Cafe
813 E Market StYou may have seen Chef Bruce Ucán's photo in the Louisville airport. This restaurant is a gem -- authentic cuisine, lots of vegetarian and vegan options, great ambiance but not stuffy. Don't miss the lima beans, even if you think you don't like them! Nulu neighborhood.
Casual Dining
Our fave! huge space, lots of outdoor and indoor seating, great craft beer are all well and good, but the MozzaPi pizza is the must-have here. These folks take their craft seriously and mill their own flour. Get there before they sell out of focaccia. If you ask nicely, they'll surprise you with a custom creation, or you could go with the always-amazing Pestolini. On Washington Street, in the Nulu area.
25 locals recommend
TEN20 Craft Brewery
1020 E Washington StOur fave! huge space, lots of outdoor and indoor seating, great craft beer are all well and good, but the MozzaPi pizza is the must-have here. These folks take their craft seriously and mill their own flour. Get there before they sell out of focaccia. If you ask nicely, they'll surprise you with a custom creation, or you could go with the always-amazing Pestolini. On Washington Street, in the Nulu area.
More than a pub, Molly's is an institution where you'll find the expat Irish watching football and hoisting a pint. Their food is surprisingly good -- especially the fish and chips -- and they have a large outdoor dining area where you can watch the Bardstown Rd. revelers from a safe distance!
76 locals recommend
Molly Malone's Irish Pub
933 Baxter AveMore than a pub, Molly's is an institution where you'll find the expat Irish watching football and hoisting a pint. Their food is surprisingly good -- especially the fish and chips -- and they have a large outdoor dining area where you can watch the Bardstown Rd. revelers from a safe distance!
Yummy yummy yummy tacos! Great margs, guac and queso. The Salad is a healthy option -- you can add any taco topping. Lots of outdoor seating, and try the Jalapeno Salsa. Bardstown Road in the Highlands.
141 locals recommend
Taco Luchador
938 Baxter AveYummy yummy yummy tacos! Great margs, guac and queso. The Salad is a healthy option -- you can add any taco topping. Lots of outdoor seating, and try the Jalapeno Salsa. Bardstown Road in the Highlands.