Rocco’s guidebook
Food scene
Best Italian Food in the city! Owner "Rocco" is from the Amalfi Coast and makes Italian food how its meant to be made.
15 locals recommend
ROC
1327 Bardstown RdBest Italian Food in the city! Owner "Rocco" is from the Amalfi Coast and makes Italian food how its meant to be made.
Not your typical taco joint, better yet, an authentic Mexican restaurant with some of the best dishes in the Midwest.
125 locals recommend
Mayan Cafe
813 E Market StNot your typical taco joint, better yet, an authentic Mexican restaurant with some of the best dishes in the Midwest.
Taco Luchador
938 Baxter AveGet your Taco fix with some of the best Taco's in town.
This is one of my favorite BBQ spots in Louisville. You can't drive near it without smelling the mouthwatering smokey aromas coming from the outdoor cookers.
33 locals recommend
FABD Smokehouse
3204 Frankfort AveThis is one of my favorite BBQ spots in Louisville. You can't drive near it without smelling the mouthwatering smokey aromas coming from the outdoor cookers.
The only better than BBQ is to add an Oyster Bar! Recommended to make reservations because they fill up quick. Located right on whiskey row.
70 locals recommend
Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar
127 W Main StThe only better than BBQ is to add an Oyster Bar! Recommended to make reservations because they fill up quick. Located right on whiskey row.
Neighborhoods
Highlands
Great nightlife and food all around.
Up and coming area! Great eats and festivals, awesome art work and a look into the future of Louisville.
213 locals recommend
East Market District
Up and coming area! Great eats and festivals, awesome art work and a look into the future of Louisville.
Attractions
Kentucky is called Derby City for a reason! Go see some races and take a tour of the world's famous horse track.
544 locals recommend
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveKentucky is called Derby City for a reason! Go see some races and take a tour of the world's famous horse track.
The Louisville Slugger Bats have been around since the beginning of baseball. Get a change to hold some bats used by hall of fame players in actual games.
441 locals recommend
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StThe Louisville Slugger Bats have been around since the beginning of baseball. Get a change to hold some bats used by hall of fame players in actual games.
Giant Stage in the middle of the street, an entire block full of bars, games, restaurants, and fun.
229 locals recommend
Fourth Street Live!
411 S 4th StGiant Stage in the middle of the street, an entire block full of bars, games, restaurants, and fun.
Take a trip underground and explore the large cave system in the world. Other activities include horseback riding, zip lining, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and more.
274 locals recommend
Mammoth Cave
Take a trip underground and explore the large cave system in the world. Other activities include horseback riding, zip lining, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and more.
The ever growing and activity filled zoo. You can easily spend an entire day at this zoo.
199 locals recommend
Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian WayThe ever growing and activity filled zoo. You can easily spend an entire day at this zoo.
Man made 100 ft deep quarry to float in the water and cool off from the summer heat. Cash payment, no alcohol allowed, 18+, vehicle will get inspected for contraband items, must have a float/noodle.
Southside Quarry
Man made 100 ft deep quarry to float in the water and cool off from the summer heat. Cash payment, no alcohol allowed, 18+, vehicle will get inspected for contraband items, must have a float/noodle.
Take a haunted tour at the historic hospital that has a very dark history. This was featured on the show Ghost Hunters and during Halloween it becomes one of the biggest and scariest haunted houses in the state.
21 locals recommend
Waverly Hills Sanatorium
4400 Paralee DrTake a haunted tour at the historic hospital that has a very dark history. This was featured on the show Ghost Hunters and during Halloween it becomes one of the biggest and scariest haunted houses in the state.
Go see a local minor league baseball game for very low cost enjoying a traditional american sporting event. Really good bars are located within a block.
106 locals recommend
Louisville Slugger Field
401 E Main StGo see a local minor league baseball game for very low cost enjoying a traditional american sporting event. Really good bars are located within a block.
Sightseeing
Just one of the many parks located in the heart of the city. 2.3 mile scenic loop to run and bike and enjoy the outdoors.
383 locals recommend
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdJust one of the many parks located in the heart of the city. 2.3 mile scenic loop to run and bike and enjoy the outdoors.
100 mile bike and walking trail that connects many parks in the State of KY with even more trails that expand from the main trail. Each park has various fields for sports, relaxing, sightseeing and more. Some parks have water park areas and creeks for the dogs to play.
42 locals recommend
The Parklands of Floyds Fork
Blue Heron Road100 mile bike and walking trail that connects many parks in the State of KY with even more trails that expand from the main trail. Each park has various fields for sports, relaxing, sightseeing and more. Some parks have water park areas and creeks for the dogs to play.
Waterfront Park
129 River RdConcerts, festivals, events and scenery.
Trail running, Zip lining, hiking and camping! Amazing scenery. Longest trails upwards of 15-20 miles long round trip. Hikes range from easy to hard in difficulty.
58 locals recommend
Jefferson Memorial Forest
11311 Mitchell Hill RoadTrail running, Zip lining, hiking and camping! Amazing scenery. Longest trails upwards of 15-20 miles long round trip. Hikes range from easy to hard in difficulty.