Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
We eat here fairly often. There is a lovely covered patio, the menu is upscale bar food for the most part, but satisfies everyone in the family. Killer chicken and waffles, mac-n-cheese, fried pickles, etc. We usually walk so we walk off the food coma on the way home. They have brunch on the weekends that are really good.
169 locals recommend
The Green Building Gallery
732 E Market StWe eat here fairly often. There is a lovely covered patio, the menu is upscale bar food for the most part, but satisfies everyone in the family. Killer chicken and waffles, mac-n-cheese, fried pickles, etc. We usually walk so we walk off the food coma on the way home. They have brunch on the weekends that are really good.
This is a lovely restaraunt. Nice ambience, delicious food. They do occasionally have music (typically a stringed trio or something elegant and not too loud.)
59 locals recommend
Varanese Restaurant
2106 Frankfort AveThis is a lovely restaraunt. Nice ambience, delicious food. They do occasionally have music (typically a stringed trio or something elegant and not too loud.)
"Fresh Mexican Breakfast and Lunch". This is hands down my favorite breakfast/brunch in town. If you like delicous Mexican, this is where you want to eat. A few tables on the sidewalk outside. The place is fairly small, but oh so good.
107 locals recommend
Con Huevos Restaurant
2339 Frankfort Ave"Fresh Mexican Breakfast and Lunch". This is hands down my favorite breakfast/brunch in town. If you like delicous Mexican, this is where you want to eat. A few tables on the sidewalk outside. The place is fairly small, but oh so good.
Chik'n & Mi
1765 Mellwood AveAmazing steakhouse. On certain Sundays they have drag-show brunches that are so much fun! This is a pricey, but worth it restaraunt.
75 locals recommend
Le Moo
2300 Lexington RdAmazing steakhouse. On certain Sundays they have drag-show brunches that are so much fun! This is a pricey, but worth it restaraunt.
Please & Thank You
800 E Market StExcellent coffee and the BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies!!
VINT
2309 Frankfort AveGreat Coffee and atmosphere. Lovely covered patio.
Heine Brothers' Coffee - Crescent Hill
2714 Frankfort AveGreat Coffee
The Comfy Cow
2221 Frankfort AveBest Ice Cream in town!
Drinks & Nightlife
They have pinball, ping pong, a few tables outside. Their drink and food prices are reasonable, esp for the area. Before 9p.m. (ish) it is kid friendly.
52 locals recommend
Hilltop Tavern
1800 Frankfort AveThey have pinball, ping pong, a few tables outside. Their drink and food prices are reasonable, esp for the area. Before 9p.m. (ish) it is kid friendly.
Play Louisville
1101 East Washington StreetGreat Drag shows, dancing, music, etc
Arts & Culture
The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
501 W Main StMuhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th StThis is a very nice art gallery in the 21c hotel. It is free to view and fairly quick to get through. The restaraunt, Proof on Main, is located in this hotel as well.
122 locals recommend
21 US-31E
21 US-31EThis is a very nice art gallery in the 21c hotel. It is free to view and fairly quick to get through. The restaraunt, Proof on Main, is located in this hotel as well.
This is a great place to see a play. Actors puts on a variety of amazing shows.
70 locals recommend
Actors Theatre of Louisville
315 W Market StThis is a great place to see a play. Actors puts on a variety of amazing shows.
Shopping
This store hosts a variety of local artists. They sell a bit of everything - handmade clothes, jewelry, cards, pillows, candles, prints, etc.
6 locals recommend
Block Party Handmade Boutique
2916 Frankfort AvenueThis store hosts a variety of local artists. They sell a bit of everything - handmade clothes, jewelry, cards, pillows, candles, prints, etc.
Variety of vendors at this antique market. Variety of prices and finds. Open 7 days a week
12 locals recommend
The Crazy Daisy Antique Mall
1430 Mellwood AveVariety of vendors at this antique market. Variety of prices and finds. Open 7 days a week
Butchertown Market
1201 Story AveGreat Accessory Shopping
Essentials
Kroger
1265 Goss AveEntertainment & Activities
Escape LOU
2235 Frankfort AveSkating Rink and Home of the Derby City Roller Girls. Check out www.derbycityrollergirls.com for more information and home bout schedule.
Champs Rollerdrome
9851 La Grange RdSkating Rink and Home of the Derby City Roller Girls. Check out www.derbycityrollergirls.com for more information and home bout schedule.
Baxter Avenue Theatres
1250 Bardstown RdParks & Nature
Bingham Park
160 Coral AvenueCute little neighborhood park. Has a sprinkler, playground and basketball courts.
There are walking and bike trails. This is where the Big-4 pedistrian Bridge is. This is where Waterfront Wednesdays Happen and where ForeCastle Festival is.
183 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
129 River RdThere are walking and bike trails. This is where the Big-4 pedistrian Bridge is. This is where Waterfront Wednesdays Happen and where ForeCastle Festival is.
They have a nice museum where you can learn some Louisville Water history. This is also where many activities take place, including the Reggae Festival happens.
9 locals recommend
Louisville Water Tower Park
3005 River Rd They have a nice museum where you can learn some Louisville Water history. This is also where many activities take place, including the Reggae Festival happens.