Amanda’s guidebook
Brunch
Le Moo
2300 Lexington RdVisit Le Moo for an amazing brunch or dinner experience!
Enjoy a Southern-inspired menu with great food and great wine.
78 locals recommend
LouVino Restaurant & Wine Bar
1606 Bardstown RdEnjoy a Southern-inspired menu with great food and great wine.
A fun breakfast spot with a superhero theme and creative takes on all your breakfast faves!
20 locals recommend
Superchefs
1702 Bardstown RdA fun breakfast spot with a superhero theme and creative takes on all your breakfast faves!
Named one of the "Must-Try Breakfast and Brunch Spots Around Louisville” by the Courier Journal! With a wide selection of breakfast/lunch options, The Cafe has tons to offer while still maintaining a vibe of simplicity and comfort!
47 locals recommend
The Café
731 Brent StNamed one of the "Must-Try Breakfast and Brunch Spots Around Louisville” by the Courier Journal! With a wide selection of breakfast/lunch options, The Cafe has tons to offer while still maintaining a vibe of simplicity and comfort!
A cozy family owned and run brunch spot in the Highlands neighborhood with fresh and authentic options for breakfast and lunch!
81 locals recommend
Highland Morning
1416 Bardstown RdA cozy family owned and run brunch spot in the Highlands neighborhood with fresh and authentic options for breakfast and lunch!
With a huge menu of amazing options, Wild Eggs is a great place to find your traditional favorites with a creative twist!
140 locals recommend
Wild Eggs
121 S Floyd StWith a huge menu of amazing options, Wild Eggs is a great place to find your traditional favorites with a creative twist!
Found housed inside an original Highlands Victorian home built in 1905, Gralehaus offers farm fresh options with a seasonally driven menu.
76 locals recommend
Gralehaus
1001 Baxter AveFound housed inside an original Highlands Victorian home built in 1905, Gralehaus offers farm fresh options with a seasonally driven menu.
Museums
Visit Kentucky's oldest and largest museum of art! Look at their website to find out about current exhibitions, events, and parking+directions.
289 locals recommend
The Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd StVisit Kentucky's oldest and largest museum of art! Look at their website to find out about current exhibitions, events, and parking+directions.
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the Frazier documents and reinterprets stories from history using artifacts, exhibitions, and live interpretations written and performed daily by a talented staff of teaching artists. W
158 locals recommend
Frazier History Museum
829 W Main StAn affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the Frazier documents and reinterprets stories from history using artifacts, exhibitions, and live interpretations written and performed daily by a talented staff of teaching artists. W
KMAC Museum is a contemporary art museum in downtown Louisville on Museum Row. Through exhibitions, education, and outreach, KMAC Museum works to connect people to art and creative practice.
43 locals recommend
KMAC Museum
715 W Main StKMAC Museum is a contemporary art museum in downtown Louisville on Museum Row. Through exhibitions, education, and outreach, KMAC Museum works to connect people to art and creative practice.
There is definitely fun for all ages at Kentucky's largest hands-on science museum!
*The parking area is located directly behind Kentucky Science Center, at the intersection of River Road and Eighth Street, under I-64.
122 locals recommend
Kentucky Science Center
727 W Main StThere is definitely fun for all ages at Kentucky's largest hands-on science museum!
*The parking area is located directly behind Kentucky Science Center, at the intersection of River Road and Eighth Street, under I-64.
This museums celebrates the tradition and history of the Kentucky Derby. With a general admission ticket, visitors can enjoy two floors of family-friendly interactive exhibits and a 30-minute guided historic walking tour at Churchill Downs Racetrack.
180 locals recommend
Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central AvenueThis museums celebrates the tradition and history of the Kentucky Derby. With a general admission ticket, visitors can enjoy two floors of family-friendly interactive exhibits and a 30-minute guided historic walking tour at Churchill Downs Racetrack.
The Muhammad Ali Center is a non-profit museum and cultural center in Louisville. The center features an interactive museum, educational programming, and special events to inspire visitors of all ages.
279 locals recommend
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th StThe Muhammad Ali Center is a non-profit museum and cultural center in Louisville. The center features an interactive museum, educational programming, and special events to inspire visitors of all ages.
A museum and factory tour at the home of Major League Baseball's official bat- the Louisville Slugger.
441 locals recommend
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StA museum and factory tour at the home of Major League Baseball's official bat- the Louisville Slugger.
Music and Theater
This historic and beautiful theater is known for its memorable live-music performances and events.
53 locals recommend
Louisville Palace
625 S 4th StThis historic and beautiful theater is known for its memorable live-music performances and events.
This multi-purpose indoor arena hosts major music headliners and high-profile events
149 locals recommend
KFC Yum Center
1 Arena PlazaThis multi-purpose indoor arena hosts major music headliners and high-profile events
"Mercury Ballroom is home to many of Louisville's best events, from concerts, to conventions, weddings, and holiday parties. With its modern and funky interior, Mercury Ballroom is the perfect place to go if you're looking for a good time!"
14 locals recommend
The Mercury Ballroom
611 S 4th St"Mercury Ballroom is home to many of Louisville's best events, from concerts, to conventions, weddings, and holiday parties. With its modern and funky interior, Mercury Ballroom is the perfect place to go if you're looking for a good time!"
Locally owned and operated, Headliner's welcomes a mix of both nationally and locally known acts to the stage.
37 locals recommend
Headliners Music Hall
1386 Lexington RdLocally owned and operated, Headliner's welcomes a mix of both nationally and locally known acts to the stage.
"Old Forester’s Paristown Hall is a standing-room, general admission venue for national touring bands, collaborative projects, local and regional artists, new works and nontraditional performance experiences. "
11 locals recommend
Old Forester's Paristown Hall
724 Brent St"Old Forester’s Paristown Hall is a standing-room, general admission venue for national touring bands, collaborative projects, local and regional artists, new works and nontraditional performance experiences. "
A large outdoor amphitheater located in Louisville's beautiful Iroquois Park that hosts a variety of performing arts and cultural programs such as concerts, festivals, movie nights and local community events.
26 locals recommend
Iroquois Amphitheater
1080 Amphitheater RdA large outdoor amphitheater located in Louisville's beautiful Iroquois Park that hosts a variety of performing arts and cultural programs such as concerts, festivals, movie nights and local community events.
The Kentucky Center is a major performing arts center in Kentucky. Enjoy the finest in music, dance, theater and more!
90 locals recommend
The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
501 W Main StThe Kentucky Center is a major performing arts center in Kentucky. Enjoy the finest in music, dance, theater and more!
Sporting Events
The KFC Yum! Center is the official home of the University of Louisville men’s and women’s basketball programs and women’s volleyball program. The indoor sports area hosts sporting events along with musical performances and other high-profile events.
149 locals recommend
KFC Yum Center
1 Arena PlazaThe KFC Yum! Center is the official home of the University of Louisville men’s and women’s basketball programs and women’s volleyball program. The indoor sports area hosts sporting events along with musical performances and other high-profile events.
Visit Louisville's baseball field and home of our professional team, the Louisville Bats!
106 locals recommend
Louisville Slugger Field
401 E Main StVisit Louisville's baseball field and home of our professional team, the Louisville Bats!
A soccer-specific stadium and host of Louisville City FC located in the Butchertown neighborhood
29 locals recommend
Lynn Family Stadium
350 Adams StA soccer-specific stadium and host of Louisville City FC located in the Butchertown neighborhood
Visit Louisville's iconic thoroughbred horse racing complex and home of the Kentucky Derby!
544 locals recommend
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveVisit Louisville's iconic thoroughbred horse racing complex and home of the Kentucky Derby!
Louisville's downtown climbing gym featuring colorful bouldering walls, plus strength-training & yoga classes.
37 locals recommend
Climb NuLu
1000 E Market StLouisville's downtown climbing gym featuring colorful bouldering walls, plus strength-training & yoga classes.
Lunch
V-Grits and Chimera Brewing Co. offer made-from-scratch Vegan and Vegetarian comfort foods along with a selection of craft beers. Added bonus, a portion of every Chimera beer goes to support a local non-profit!
30 locals recommend
V-Grits
1001 Barret AveV-Grits and Chimera Brewing Co. offer made-from-scratch Vegan and Vegetarian comfort foods along with a selection of craft beers. Added bonus, a portion of every Chimera beer goes to support a local non-profit!
Check out multiple concepts in one place at Louisville's urban public market! LSM homes a brewery, multiple local food stops, and several local market merchants. So many things to discover!
86 locals recommend
Logan Street Market
1001 Logan StCheck out multiple concepts in one place at Louisville's urban public market! LSM homes a brewery, multiple local food stops, and several local market merchants. So many things to discover!
Nashville-style hot chicken + southern sides, this laid back spot is a great choice for lunch
80 locals recommend
Royals Hot Chicken
736 E Market StNashville-style hot chicken + southern sides, this laid back spot is a great choice for lunch
Taco Luchador
938 Baxter AveA casual environment with great tacos and margs!
Looking for a quick bite? Red top offers a unique variety of gourmet hot dogs and wild game sausages. The creative menu paired with ping pong tables, beers, and arcade games make for a great lunch!
14 locals recommend
Red Top
1127 Logan StLooking for a quick bite? Red top offers a unique variety of gourmet hot dogs and wild game sausages. The creative menu paired with ping pong tables, beers, and arcade games make for a great lunch!
Dinner
Located in a historic cathedral, Noche offers BBQ with an authentic Mexican flare + Mexican inspired hand-crafted cocktails.
22 locals recommend
Noche Mexican BBQ
1838 Bardstown RdLocated in a historic cathedral, Noche offers BBQ with an authentic Mexican flare + Mexican inspired hand-crafted cocktails.
Delicious Cuban food with a fun atmosphere and great service.
78 locals recommend
Havana Rumba Bardstown Rd
2210 Bardstown RdDelicious Cuban food with a fun atmosphere and great service.
Well-crafted drinks + southern-style food in a modern honkey-tonk setting. The Silver Dollar has so many amazing options for brunch and dinner.
169 locals recommend
The Green Building Gallery
732 E Market StWell-crafted drinks + southern-style food in a modern honkey-tonk setting. The Silver Dollar has so many amazing options for brunch and dinner.
Louisville's spot for New York style pizza with an assortment of craft beers and bourbons
155 locals recommend
The Post
1045 Goss AveLouisville's spot for New York style pizza with an assortment of craft beers and bourbons
A menu that features unique, inventive burgers along with gourmet twists on classic bar and grill fare.
95 locals recommend
Mussel & Burger Bar
113 S 7th StA menu that features unique, inventive burgers along with gourmet twists on classic bar and grill fare.
"Louisville’s Premier Riverfront Dining Destination. Regional Cuisine with a Southern Flair. Featuring Fresh Seafood Daily."
43 locals recommend
River House Restaurant and Raw Bar
3015 River Rd"Louisville’s Premier Riverfront Dining Destination. Regional Cuisine with a Southern Flair. Featuring Fresh Seafood Daily."