Family Attractions
Sightseeing
Our zoo can we walked in half a day. It’s fairly hilly so pack a stroller. You’re allowed to bring your own food and drinks. Our favorite exhibit is the polar and grizzly bears.
199 locals recommend
Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian WayOur zoo can we walked in half a day. It’s fairly hilly so pack a stroller. You’re allowed to bring your own food and drinks. Our favorite exhibit is the polar and grizzly bears.
To cross the river for free into Indiana use the 2nd St bridge off Main Street, also known as the Clark Memorial Bridge. The new I- 65 bridge has a photo toll (they’ll mail you a Bill)
100 locals recommend
Falls of the Ohio State Park
201 W Riverside DrTo cross the river for free into Indiana use the 2nd St bridge off Main Street, also known as the Clark Memorial Bridge. The new I- 65 bridge has a photo toll (they’ll mail you a Bill)
Take a 45-60 min tour and take home a miniature souvenir bat.... or pay a little more and take home a full size customized bat.
441 locals recommend
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StTake a 45-60 min tour and take home a miniature souvenir bat.... or pay a little more and take home a full size customized bat.
Pack a stroller and walking shoes. You can walk across the Ohio river and get a great view of downtown Louisville.
214 locals recommend
Big Four Bridge
1101 River RdPack a stroller and walking shoes. You can walk across the Ohio river and get a great view of downtown Louisville.
Check out the historic Twinspires, and if racing is going on stay around for the action.
180 locals recommend
Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central AvenueCheck out the historic Twinspires, and if racing is going on stay around for the action.
Re live the life of the greatest boxer of all time, born with humble beginnings in Louisville Kentucky.
279 locals recommend
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th StRe live the life of the greatest boxer of all time, born with humble beginnings in Louisville Kentucky.
Foxhollow Farm
8905 Hwy 329Local farm with grass fed beef, a farm store, trails, and events (mostly summer-fall)
Parks
In the summer they have a great splash park. Large playground for the kids as well as bike trails, kayaking, and hiking.
25 locals recommend
Beckley Creek Park
1411 Beckley Creek PkwyIn the summer they have a great splash park. Large playground for the kids as well as bike trails, kayaking, and hiking.
In the heart of Louisvillle tucked in the woods between 1900 mansions is sprawling Cherokee park, home to bike trails, hiking, creeks, and golf. Follow your gps as it’s easy to get lost inside the windy roads.
383 locals recommend
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdIn the heart of Louisvillle tucked in the woods between 1900 mansions is sprawling Cherokee park, home to bike trails, hiking, creeks, and golf. Follow your gps as it’s easy to get lost inside the windy roads.
Connected to Beckley park, the parklands are vast area of outdoor fun, along one of the Ohio river’s main tributaries, Floyds Fork.
42 locals recommend
The Parklands of Floyds Fork
Blue Heron RoadConnected to Beckley park, the parklands are vast area of outdoor fun, along one of the Ohio river’s main tributaries, Floyds Fork.
Splash park, playgrounds, open lawns, and plenty of sight seeing.
183 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
129 River RdSplash park, playgrounds, open lawns, and plenty of sight seeing.
If you’re a nature lover don’t miss out on the Bernheim Forest. Approx 55 min from our house. Check their website for weekend activities.
88 locals recommend
Bernheim Forest
Arboretum WayIf you’re a nature lover don’t miss out on the Bernheim Forest. Approx 55 min from our house. Check their website for weekend activities.
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
12501 Harmony Landing RdPlaygrounds, hiking, and nature trails.
The Maples Park
6826 W State Hwy 22Great new park with sprayground and playgrounds just minutes from the house.
Entertainment
Showing movies spring-fall, get there early to reserve your spot. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and a portable radio.
Sauerbeck Family Drive In
Showing movies spring-fall, get there early to reserve your spot. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and a portable radio.
Learning and kid friendly activities plus an educational Imax theatre.
122 locals recommend
Kentucky Science Center
727 W Main StLearning and kid friendly activities plus an educational Imax theatre.
A great place to spend the afternoon on a rainy day... tons of kid activities.
8 locals recommend
Malibu Jack's Louisville
1915 South Hurstbourne ParkwayA great place to spend the afternoon on a rainy day... tons of kid activities.
The only underground zip line in the world. Must be over 7 years old and 55 lbs to participate.
136 locals recommend
Louisville Mega Cavern
1841 Taylor AveThe only underground zip line in the world. Must be over 7 years old and 55 lbs to participate.
Grab some food and a bowling lane, play arcade games, try out the indoor ropes course, or play a game of pool. This place has loads of indoor fun for the entire family.
31 locals recommend
Main Event Louisville
12500 Sycamore Station PlGrab some food and a bowling lane, play arcade games, try out the indoor ropes course, or play a game of pool. This place has loads of indoor fun for the entire family.
With freshly updated luxury lounge chairs, this is the go to movie theatre in the Louisville area.
19 locals recommend
Cinemark Tinseltown USA
4400 Towne Center DrWith freshly updated luxury lounge chairs, this is the go to movie theatre in the Louisville area.
House of Boom Extreme Air Sports
100 Urton LnIndoor trampoline park.
Theme park known for a huge water park/ slides, roller coasters and more. Open seasonally.
127 locals recommend
Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay
937 Phillips LnTheme park known for a huge water park/ slides, roller coasters and more. Open seasonally.
One of the longest go cart tracks in the world at 1-1/2 long. Check website for rules and age/ height requirements. https://gokartkountry.com/go-karts.html
11 locals recommend
Kart Kountry
315 Joe B. Hall AveOne of the longest go cart tracks in the world at 1-1/2 long. Check website for rules and age/ height requirements. https://gokartkountry.com/go-karts.html
Renaissance Fun Park
201 Park Pl DrFood scene
mi tierra mexican grill # 1
4773 Fox Run RdOur favorite local Mexican restaurant, 4 miles from home.
One of our favorite ice cream parlors, in a really cool location on historic Frankfort Ave.
87 locals recommend
The Comfy Cow
2221 Frankfort AveOne of our favorite ice cream parlors, in a really cool location on historic Frankfort Ave.
The closest local coffee shop 10 min from home, located in historic downtown La Grange.
12 locals recommend
La Grange Coffee Roasters
110 E Main StThe closest local coffee shop 10 min from home, located in historic downtown La Grange.
Quills Coffee St. Matthews
3939 St Matthews AveGreat local coffee chain + homemade popsicles.
For family friendly, this is one of our go-to chain restaurants. Hot rolls, good food and line dancing on the hour.
7 locals recommend
Texas Roadhouse
4406 Dixie HwyFor family friendly, this is one of our go-to chain restaurants. Hot rolls, good food and line dancing on the hour.
The best chocolate chip cookie in town. Their other treats and drinks are good as well.
145 locals recommend
Please & Thank You
800 E Market StThe best chocolate chip cookie in town. Their other treats and drinks are good as well.
Solid breakfast joint, but get there earlier the better unless you want to wait for a seat.
140 locals recommend
Wild Eggs
121 S Floyd StSolid breakfast joint, but get there earlier the better unless you want to wait for a seat.
Hometown Pizza - LaGrange
ParkwayLocal favorite pizza joint in La Grange.
Shopping
Whole Foods Market
4944 Shelbyville RdThe only Whole Foods in town is on Shelbyville Road.
Paddock Shops
4055 Summit Plaza DrOutdoor pedestrian mall, under 15 min from the house.
The closest outlet mall with all the major retailers, about 30 min drive from the house. Use your gps to go the back roads for a quicker and more scenic route than the interstate.
66 locals recommend
The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass
1155 Buck Creek RdThe closest outlet mall with all the major retailers, about 30 min drive from the house. Use your gps to go the back roads for a quicker and more scenic route than the interstate.
Kroger
1265 Goss AveThe large indoor Mall with some entertainment options like Dave and Busters and Cinemark Movies.
130 locals recommend
Mall St. Matthews
5000 Shelbyville RdThe large indoor Mall with some entertainment options like Dave and Busters and Cinemark Movies.
Neighborhoods
Historic downtown La Grange is a must visit, just one exit up I-71 North. Park your car and take a walk along Main Street to visit local shops and eateries.
La Grange