Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
We usually purchase the take out box for 2 which includes cod, scrod, catfish, onion rings, slaw, and 2 hush puppies. King Fish gives nice portion sizes. We add 3 additional hush puppies and have plenty food for 4 people. This restaurant has a nice view of the river and is usually not crowded.
KingFish Restaurant
601 West Riverside DriveWe usually purchase the take out box for 2 which includes cod, scrod, catfish, onion rings, slaw, and 2 hush puppies. King Fish gives nice portion sizes. We add 3 additional hush puppies and have plenty food for 4 people. This restaurant has a nice view of the river and is usually not crowded.
Plehn's is the oldest bakery in Louisville. My favorite treat is almond macaroons; my husband loves the huge cream horns.
25 locals recommend
Plehn's Bakery
3940 Shelbyville RdPlehn's is the oldest bakery in Louisville. My favorite treat is almond macaroons; my husband loves the huge cream horns.
Highland Morning
1416 Bardstown RdThis is a great place to eat breakfast.
Jockeys often eat in this location. It is located near Churchill Downs.
28 locals recommend
Wagner's Pharmacy
3113 S 4th StJockeys often eat in this location. It is located near Churchill Downs.
Fourth Street Live!
411 S 4th StShopping
Stores include Dillard's, Loft, Hallmark, American Eagle, Cinemark, Express, Lids, Forever 21, Pandora, Sunglass Hut, Torrid, Victoria Secret, Zappos Unboxed, Ulta Beauty, and many more
130 locals recommend
Mall St. Matthews
5000 Shelbyville RdStores include Dillard's, Loft, Hallmark, American Eagle, Cinemark, Express, Lids, Forever 21, Pandora, Sunglass Hut, Torrid, Victoria Secret, Zappos Unboxed, Ulta Beauty, and many more
Stores include Apple, Lego, Ann Taylor, Macy's, Brighton, Brooks Brothers, Von Maur, Soma, Lululemon, Untuckit, Altar'd State, Anthropologie, Dick's Sporting Goods, Kendra Scott, and more
99 locals recommend
Oxmoor Center
7900 Shelbyville RdStores include Apple, Lego, Ann Taylor, Macy's, Brighton, Brooks Brothers, Von Maur, Soma, Lululemon, Untuckit, Altar'd State, Anthropologie, Dick's Sporting Goods, Kendra Scott, and more
Stores include Banana Republic, Hallmark, Express, Lane Bryant, Talbots, Bed Bath and Beyond, Athleta, Chico's, Francesca's, White Black Market, Build a Bear, Williams-Sonoma, and more
38 locals recommend
Paddock Shops
4055 Summit Plaza DrStores include Banana Republic, Hallmark, Express, Lane Bryant, Talbots, Bed Bath and Beyond, Athleta, Chico's, Francesca's, White Black Market, Build a Bear, Williams-Sonoma, and more
Arts & Culture
Since there are so many museums on Main Street, this section of Main Street is often called Museum Row. My son's favorite museum is the Arms History Museum. If you have younger children, then the Science Museum will be a big hit. You must see the huge bat at the Louisville Slugger Museum.
West Main Street
West Main StreetSince there are so many museums on Main Street, this section of Main Street is often called Museum Row. My son's favorite museum is the Arms History Museum. If you have younger children, then the Science Museum will be a big hit. You must see the huge bat at the Louisville Slugger Museum.
This museum is near the U of L campus and very close to our location.
289 locals recommend
The Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd StThis museum is near the U of L campus and very close to our location.
Sightseeing
Notice the architecture of the home as you walk along 4th Street and St. James Court. Changes to the outside of these homes (windows, paint, etc.) must be approved. There is one Victorian home on St. James Court that stands out because it is pink.
19 locals recommend
Saint James Court
Saint James CourtNotice the architecture of the home as you walk along 4th Street and St. James Court. Changes to the outside of these homes (windows, paint, etc.) must be approved. There is one Victorian home on St. James Court that stands out because it is pink.
If you do not have time to spend the day at the races, then go to the cafe for lunch or just drive by to see.
544 locals recommend
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveIf you do not have time to spend the day at the races, then go to the cafe for lunch or just drive by to see.
The offices for the Transit Authority of River City are located in the historic L&N Union Station (1891). Tarc restored Union Station in the mid 80 with a cost of approximately $2 million. My mother, who was a passenger on trains that passed through Louisville, is very impressed with the restoration of Union Station. I probably would not have visited TARC if she had not expressed an interest, but I must agree with Mom. Union Station is very impressive.
15 locals recommend
Transit Authority of River City
1000 W BroadwayThe offices for the Transit Authority of River City are located in the historic L&N Union Station (1891). Tarc restored Union Station in the mid 80 with a cost of approximately $2 million. My mother, who was a passenger on trains that passed through Louisville, is very impressed with the restoration of Union Station. I probably would not have visited TARC if she had not expressed an interest, but I must agree with Mom. Union Station is very impressive.
Falls of the Ohio State Park
201 W Riverside DrEntertainment & Activities
You will find one of the longest go cart tracks in the country along with putt putt golf, bumper boats, and arcade games.
11 locals recommend
Kart Kountry
315 Joe B. Hall AveYou will find one of the longest go cart tracks in the country along with putt putt golf, bumper boats, and arcade games.
The Louisville Bats is the minor league team for the Cincinnati Reds.
106 locals recommend
Louisville Slugger Field
401 E Main StThe Louisville Bats is the minor league team for the Cincinnati Reds.
Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian WayParks & Nature
Blackacre Conservancy
3200 Tucker Station RdFalls of the Ohio State Park
201 W Riverside DrSeneca Park
3151 Pee Wee Reese Rd