Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
Mayan Cafe
813 E Market StTheir lima beans. Seriously. SO GOOD.
VK is coveted by those who stumble upon its glory. A hole-in-the-wall restaurant with authentic Vietnamese flavors. Try the avocado milkshake and the VN1 - tofu clay pot.
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Vietnam Kitchen
5339 Mitscher AveVK is coveted by those who stumble upon its glory. A hole-in-the-wall restaurant with authentic Vietnamese flavors. Try the avocado milkshake and the VN1 - tofu clay pot.
Please and Thank You has been voted to have Louisville's best chocolate chip cookie. It's no lie. Grab a napkin though because they're so packed full of chocolate your hands will be covered.
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Please & Thank You
800 E Market StPlease and Thank You has been voted to have Louisville's best chocolate chip cookie. It's no lie. Grab a napkin though because they're so packed full of chocolate your hands will be covered.
Cheap, delicious tacos. What more could you want? Order at the counter. I recommend maduros for a side; sweet plantains topped with queso, crema, and cilantro.
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Taco Luchador
938 Baxter AveCheap, delicious tacos. What more could you want? Order at the counter. I recommend maduros for a side; sweet plantains topped with queso, crema, and cilantro.
THE place to get donuts in town. Their maple bacon is addicting.
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Nord's Bakery
2118 S Preston StTHE place to get donuts in town. Their maple bacon is addicting.
Legit my favorite burger joint. They were featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives! The Southern and Old Fashioned burgers are bomb. A long list of beers are on tap here too!
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Grind Burger Kitchen
829 E Market StLegit my favorite burger joint. They were featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives! The Southern and Old Fashioned burgers are bomb. A long list of beers are on tap here too!
Go here for brunch. Massive portions with just enough grease and flavor to cure that bourbon hangover.
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Le Moo
2300 Lexington RdGo here for brunch. Massive portions with just enough grease and flavor to cure that bourbon hangover.
Drinks & Nightlife
There is always a drink special, always. Their drinks are strong and cheap so indulge carefully!
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The Back Door
1250 Bardstown RdThere is always a drink special, always. Their drinks are strong and cheap so indulge carefully!
This is a Mexican restaurant, but I solely come here for their margaritas. Beyond delicious.
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El Mundo
1767 Frankfort AveThis is a Mexican restaurant, but I solely come here for their margaritas. Beyond delicious.
This place is huge with indoor seating and an outdoor patio. What makes it unique are the arcade games! Pinball machines, skee ball, hot shot basketball, air hockey - this place is a blast from the past for anyone who grew up gaming. Try their loaded tater tots!
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Recbar
10301 Taylorsville RdThis place is huge with indoor seating and an outdoor patio. What makes it unique are the arcade games! Pinball machines, skee ball, hot shot basketball, air hockey - this place is a blast from the past for anyone who grew up gaming. Try their loaded tater tots!
Newly opened, Gravely features a hip vibe in the heart of the Highlands. Loads of great craft beer along with a partnership with a local food truck who parks alongside the brewery. Local bands often play here on weekends!
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Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter AveNewly opened, Gravely features a hip vibe in the heart of the Highlands. Loads of great craft beer along with a partnership with a local food truck who parks alongside the brewery. Local bands often play here on weekends!
Parks & Nature
Whether you want to lounge on a blanket at the top of Dog Hill, hike through an urban forest, or bike/run along the paved 5k scenic path looping around the park.
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Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdWhether you want to lounge on a blanket at the top of Dog Hill, hike through an urban forest, or bike/run along the paved 5k scenic path looping around the park.
Nestled along the Ohio River, Waterfront Park is a must-see for groups looking for free things to do. Wander across the Walking Bridge to visit Southern Indiana.
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Parque frente al agua
129 River RdNestled along the Ohio River, Waterfront Park is a must-see for groups looking for free things to do. Wander across the Walking Bridge to visit Southern Indiana.
The Parklands of Floyd's Fork includes Beckley Creek Park, Pope Lick Park, The Strand, Broad Run Park, and Turkey Run Park. Featuring miles of hiking and biking trails, kayak rental, a dog park, and a community garden. Floyd's Fork is about a 25 minute drive from Louisville, but a great spot to relax and explore nature.
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Floyds Fork
The Parklands of Floyd's Fork includes Beckley Creek Park, Pope Lick Park, The Strand, Broad Run Park, and Turkey Run Park. Featuring miles of hiking and biking trails, kayak rental, a dog park, and a community garden. Floyd's Fork is about a 25 minute drive from Louisville, but a great spot to relax and explore nature.
Arts & Culture
This museum is hard to miss as there is a 30-feet gilded statue of David in front of it. The contemporary art gallery is completely FREE and rotates regularly. 21c is also an upscale hotel with a restaurant/bar Proof attached.
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21 US-31E
21 US-31EThis museum is hard to miss as there is a 30-feet gilded statue of David in front of it. The contemporary art gallery is completely FREE and rotates regularly. 21c is also an upscale hotel with a restaurant/bar Proof attached.
Recently reopened after a $50 million renovation, the Speed as locals call it, has multiple levels featuring local, national, and international artworks.
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El Museo de Arte de la Velocidad
2035 S 3rd StRecently reopened after a $50 million renovation, the Speed as locals call it, has multiple levels featuring local, national, and international artworks.
If you're a fan of baseball, add the Slugger Museum to your list! Don't forget to take a picture with the giant bat out front!
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Museo y Fábrica de Louisville Slugger
800 W Main StIf you're a fan of baseball, add the Slugger Museum to your list! Don't forget to take a picture with the giant bat out front!
Dedicated to boxer Muhammad Ali, who called Louisville home, this museum features interactive exhibits and history of the famous boxer.
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Centro Muhammad Ali
144 N 6th StDedicated to boxer Muhammad Ali, who called Louisville home, this museum features interactive exhibits and history of the famous boxer.
Sightseeing
Walk the bridge from the KY side to Southern Indiana and back!
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Big Four Bridge
1101 River RdWalk the bridge from the KY side to Southern Indiana and back!