Welcome to Louisville
Recognized as One of the Best Places to Travel in 2024 by Travel and Leisure, Louisville boasts a plethora of experiences. We’ve curated a list of our favorites, highlighting the city’s rich culinary scene, cultural hotspots, and iconic bourbon heritage. We hope you enjoy your stay in our beloved city!
A Few of Our Favorites
The ultimate day-drinking spot housed in a former garage with a big patio, ping pong tables, craft cocktails (get the Honey Lavender Lemonade or G&Ts) and wood fired pizzas.
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A scenic public park on the riverfront with the Big Four Walking Bridge connecting Louisville to Jeffersonville, IN.
⚲ Waterfront
A favorite brunch/dinner spot featuring great cocktails and housemade pizzas and pasta.
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Brunch & Coffee
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Naive
Chic-airy veggie-focused cafe serving smoothies alongside hearty salads & fresh-pressed cocktails.
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Quills Coffee
Coffee and breakfast snacks.
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Butchertown Grocery Bakery
European-style breakfast spot with coffee, savory treats, and bourbon.
⚲ Butchertown
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Bar Vetti
Brunch and Dinner spot (in the AC Hotel) featuring housemade pizzas and pasta.
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Please & Thank You
Bakery and coffee shop with the city's best chocolate chip cookies.
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To Eat & Drink
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Bar Genevieve
Rooftop bar overlooking Louisville with craft cocktails.
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Nouvelle Bar & Bottle
Neighborhood wine bar with a beautiful inside and cozy garden patio.
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Royals Hot Chicken
Easygoing counter-serve spot with hot chicken and boozy milkshakes.
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Paseo
Virant Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of the Highlands.
⚲ Highlands
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Copper & Kings Rooftop
Rooftop bar and restaurant with craft cocktails and a great patio.
⚲ Butchertown
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West Sixth
Local brewery; Friday night welcome party location.
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TEN20 Craft Brewery
Local brewery with spacious inside seating and outside deck.
⚲ Butchertown
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Garage Bar
Cool bar/eatery in a former garage with a big patio, games, craft cocktails, beer, and pizza.
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To Do
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Muhammad Ali Center
⚲ Downtown
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Louisville Sluggar Museum
⚲ Downtown
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Waterfront Park / Big Four Bridge
Expansive public park, featuring the half-mile Big Four Walking Bridge, which connects Louisville to Jeffersonville, IN.
⚲ Waterfront
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Kentucky Derby Museum / Churchill Downs
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Speed Art Museum
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Bourbon Tastings & Tours
Several distilleries feature a bar, however, if you would like to do any official tours, make reservations early, as they book out months in advance.
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Rabbit Hole
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Angels Envy
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Old Forester
Tour reservations not needed to visit the bar.
⚲ Downtown / Whiskey Row
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Bardstown Bourbon Company
Tour reservations not needed to visit the bar.
⚲ Downtown
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Stitzel-Weller
Tour reservations not needed to visit the bar.
⚲ Shively
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Michter's Fort Nelson
Tour reservations not needed to visit the bar.
⚲ Downtown
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Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
⚲ Downtown
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Kentucky Peerless
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Shopping
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Vya
Thoughtful gifting of comfort + beauty.
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Red Tree
"The Most Eclectic Store in KY"—handmade furniture, home decor, & local Louisville art!
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Clayton & Crume
High quality handmade leather goods, accessories, bags, wallets and more.
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Jones & Daughters
Curated selection of home, apparel, apothecary, stationery, books, kids, and baby items.
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Mahonia
Gift shop with a large variety of unique plants.
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Woman-Owned Wallet
W.O.W. is a fiercely feminist gift shop that features a variety of woman-owned brands.
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Revelry Boutique + Gallery
Cool shop with creative pieces handmade by local artists, including wall art, jewelry & home goods.
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