A Few Favorites
Sightseeing
Whether you're staying a few days or for just a short trip, the walking bridge is a must! I recommend starting on the Indiana side and walking over to the Louisville side. Less traffic and less headache on my side of the bridge :)
Plus there are some cool resturants(The Parlour, The Pearl) and a local coffee shop (Pearl Street Coffee & Game House) you can enjoy before your walk
214 locals recommend
Big Four Bridge
1101 River RdWhether you're staying a few days or for just a short trip, the walking bridge is a must! I recommend starting on the Indiana side and walking over to the Louisville side. Less traffic and less headache on my side of the bridge :)
Plus there are some cool resturants(The Parlour, The Pearl) and a local coffee shop (Pearl Street Coffee & Game House) you can enjoy before your walk
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveHome of the Kentucky Derby since 1875
Parks
Louisville is known as a city of parks. There are so many! And a couple on the Indiana side that I often enjoy as well. Here are a few of my favorites....
85 acre municipal park located in the downtown Louisville area. This is where lots of festivals and events take place as well as the yearly Waterfront Wednesday concert series. I love parking on the Indiana side and walking across the Big Four Bridge to experience this concert series. Less traffic to deal with on my side of the bridge which means once it's over it is a quick trip back to the house!
183 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
129 River Rd85 acre municipal park located in the downtown Louisville area. This is where lots of festivals and events take place as well as the yearly Waterfront Wednesday concert series. I love parking on the Indiana side and walking across the Big Four Bridge to experience this concert series. Less traffic to deal with on my side of the bridge which means once it's over it is a quick trip back to the house!
Located on the Indiana side with beautiful views of Louisville. Love this spot especially when they close the dam and you can walk on the river bed! They also have a fascinating museum which gives you the history behind this area.
100 locals recommend
Falls of the Ohio State Park
201 W Riverside DrLocated on the Indiana side with beautiful views of Louisville. Love this spot especially when they close the dam and you can walk on the river bed! They also have a fascinating museum which gives you the history behind this area.
Beautiful park expanding over 4,000 acres. Hiking trails and a great place to bike.
42 locals recommend
The Parklands of Floyds Fork
Blue Heron RoadBeautiful park expanding over 4,000 acres. Hiking trails and a great place to bike.
Spend the day wondering around Bardstown Rd at local shops and eaterys, and then pop over to Cherokee Park nestled close by
383 locals recommend
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdSpend the day wondering around Bardstown Rd at local shops and eaterys, and then pop over to Cherokee Park nestled close by
This park has an amphitheater that has had many musicians play that I've enjoyed. Such as Alabama Shakes, Shakey Graves , Gary Clark Jr, Edward Sharp, and so many others. Wonderful spot for an outdoor concert. They also put on a huge jack-o-lantern spectacular in the fall with 5,000 pumpkins lit up.
92 locals recommend
Iroquois Park
This park has an amphitheater that has had many musicians play that I've enjoyed. Such as Alabama Shakes, Shakey Graves , Gary Clark Jr, Edward Sharp, and so many others. Wonderful spot for an outdoor concert. They also put on a huge jack-o-lantern spectacular in the fall with 5,000 pumpkins lit up.
Breakfast
I offer a small self serve breakfast that you are more than welcome to enjoy. However there are some really good spots around town that I highly recommend if you have the time!
My favorite breakfast place! Whether your looking to dine in Louisville or something down the street, this place has multiple locations across the area and is where I usually go at least once a week! My favorite entrées are the Mr. Potato Head Casserole and the Kalamity Katie's Border Benedict! They also make a great bloody mary :)
140 locals recommend
Wild Eggs
121 S Floyd StMy favorite breakfast place! Whether your looking to dine in Louisville or something down the street, this place has multiple locations across the area and is where I usually go at least once a week! My favorite entrées are the Mr. Potato Head Casserole and the Kalamity Katie's Border Benedict! They also make a great bloody mary :)
Another Favorite! I go to the Bardstown Rd location. A cool spot to eat if looking to walk around and shop local after breakfast or go to a local coffee shop
81 locals recommend
Highland Morning
1416 Bardstown RdAnother Favorite! I go to the Bardstown Rd location. A cool spot to eat if looking to walk around and shop local after breakfast or go to a local coffee shop
OMG the Lamb and Grits is probably one of the best things I've ever eaten! I've never got passed this entrée because I love it so much. Cool vibes here and again a great location to walk around a shop local.
76 locals recommend
Gralehaus
1001 Baxter AveOMG the Lamb and Grits is probably one of the best things I've ever eaten! I've never got passed this entrée because I love it so much. Cool vibes here and again a great location to walk around a shop local.
If you love Mexican food then this is the place to go for breakfast! I go to the location on Frankfort Ave. which has so many local shops nearby. Very cool area
107 locals recommend
Con Huevos Restaurant
2339 Frankfort AveIf you love Mexican food then this is the place to go for breakfast! I go to the location on Frankfort Ave. which has so many local shops nearby. Very cool area
Lunch or Dinner Favs
Not only does this place know how to do fried chicken but they have the most delicious sides ever! So skip KFC, you have to try The Eagle! Best fried chicken around hands down! Spoon cornbread is a must and their Mac and cheese is delicious! But regardless which side you choose they are big enough to share and all are amazing! Located close to local bars and shops
75 locals recommend
The Eagle
1314 Bardstown RdNot only does this place know how to do fried chicken but they have the most delicious sides ever! So skip KFC, you have to try The Eagle! Best fried chicken around hands down! Spoon cornbread is a must and their Mac and cheese is delicious! But regardless which side you choose they are big enough to share and all are amazing! Located close to local bars and shops
Pizza is delicious! Cute place with awesome outdoor seating and right next to the Big Four Bridge
28 locals recommend
Parlour
131 W Chestnut StPizza is delicious! Cute place with awesome outdoor seating and right next to the Big Four Bridge
I love this place! Something for everyone and the foods is done really well. Located close to shops and local bars. My favorite entrées are the Old World Salad and the Mr.Crabs Grouper!
87 locals recommend
Ramsis Cafe On The World
1293 Bardstown RdI love this place! Something for everyone and the foods is done really well. Located close to shops and local bars. My favorite entrées are the Old World Salad and the Mr.Crabs Grouper!
My favorite spot to get tacos! Close to bars and shops if visiting the Bardstown Rd location
141 locals recommend
Taco Luchador
938 Baxter AveMy favorite spot to get tacos! Close to bars and shops if visiting the Bardstown Rd location