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November 14, 2020

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The Wedding Website of Daphne Arnold and Sydney Shields
When you're not celebrating us, we hope you'll safely enjoy exploring the great city of Louisville. Here are just a few suggestions! We suggest double checking websites or calling ahead during the pandemic.

Big Four Bridge

1101 River Road, Louisville, KY 40202
, (502) 574-3768

Enjoy the great outdoors and the beautiful views as you cross the Ohio River on this pedestrian bridge. Jeffersonville offers many restaurants and bars just at the foot of the bridge when you cross into the Hoosier State.

Cherokee Park

745 Cochran Hill Road, Louisville, KY 40206
, (502) 574-7275

Cherokee Park is one of Louisville’s Olmsted Parks and full of great scenery and paths to walk, run, and play. In fact, Sydney ran a half marathon through Cherokee Park!

Churchill Downs

700 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208
, (502) 636-4400

Something about Churchill Downs feels Kentucky, and lucky for you, the fall meet will be underway during our wedding weekend. Limited tickets are available, and all tickets must be purchased in advance (mobile tickets only).

Copper & Kings American Brandy Company

1121 East Washington Street, Louisville, KY 40206
, (502) 561-0267 ext. 213

Louisville is in Bourbon Country, but why not try some brandy? Reservations are suggested, and tour capacities are limited. After your tour, stop at ALEX&NDER, the restaurant inside, for a great views and cocktails.

Evan Williams Bourbon Experience

528 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
, (502) 272-2623

This is a great tour to learn about the history of bourbon. Reservations are currently required, and capacities are limited.

Frankfort Avenue

Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY

For great restaurants, shops, and more, take a stroll down Frankfort Avenue in the Clifton and Crescent Hill areas!

Grind Burger Kitchen

829 East Market Street, Louisville, KY 40206
, (502) 213-0277

These burgers are worth it! They'll leave you wanting more, because they're just so delicious.

Kentucky Derby Museum

704 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208
, (502) 637-1111

Learn more about "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" while visiting the Kentucky Derby Museum.

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

800 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
, (877) 775-8443

Batter up! Follow the journey of a baseball bat and learn about Slugger's history here. Even if you decide not to take a tour, make sure to get a photo with the world's largest baseball bat out front.

Mark's Feed Store

1514 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40205
, (502) 458-1570

Mark's was Daphne's first five star review on Yelp back in 2013. You have to try the burgoo, a Kentucky favorite!

Merle's Whiskey Kitchen

122 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
, (502) 290-8888

Directly across the street from our wedding venue, you can't go wrong with any of the food or drink options here! Unfortunately, they do not take reservations.

Muhammad Ali Center

144 North 6th Street, Louisville, KY 40202
, (502) 584-9254

Louisville's Hometown Hero is Muhammad Ali. Not only was he a boxer, but he was also a humanitarian. This multicultural center with an award-winning museum dedicated to the life and legacy of The Greatest. Purchase your tickets in advance online.

Please & Thank You

800 East Market Street, Louisville, KY 40206
, (502) 553-0113

One word: cookie. They boast they have the best cookie in Louisville, and we just might believe them.

Oishii Sushi

2810 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40205
, (502) 365-3474

We've heard that oishii means delicious in Japanese. And they're not lying! This is a great sushi spot.

River Walk And Park

415 Ohio River Scenic Byway, Clarksville, IN 47129

This spot on the Indiana side of the river might be the best place to get photos of the Louisville skyline! Stop by to see the view and snap a few pics.

University of Louisville

2301 South 3rd Street, Louisville, KY 40292
, (502) 852-5555

Stroll through the Belknap Campus of the university where Daphne earned her Master's degree. Snap a selfie with The Thinker statue that sits in front of Grawemeyer Hall. This statue, by French sculptor Auguste Rodin, is the first large-scale bronze cast of The Thinker.

Old 502 Winery

915 East Liberty Street, Louisville, KY 40204
, (502) 540-5650

Stop by Old 502 to check out some local wines! Daphne's favorite is Bach's!

Waterfront Park

129 River Road, Louisville, KY 40202
, (502) 574-3768

This park sits along... the waterfront! Take in views of the Ohio River, walk along paved paths, and more.

Wick's Pizza Parlor

975 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204
, (502) 458-1828

Want to try some local pizza? This place is the spot!

Wild Eggs

121 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40202
, (502) 690-5925

This is a local favorite for breakfast and brunch! Daphne's favorite is Kalamity Katie's.

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