Dawn & David
Things To Do
Kentucky Derby Museum
What would a trip to Louisville be without a trip to Churchill Downs? Going to the Derby museum is a great way to embrace the culture of Kentucky!
Louisville Zoo
The Zoo has always been one of our favorite places to go. It's a beautiful zoo. The Spring blooms should be spectacular right about now!
Middletown, Kentucky
Not only is this wonderful city filled with over 200 years of history, it is also the home to many unique shops, restaurants, and businesses. Whether you enjoy strolling through a Historic District of restored homes and businesses, or you prefer the hustle and bustle of a busy town, Middletown has something for everyone.
Xscape Theatres Blankenbaker 14
If you just need to chill at a movie, we totally get that! Check out the newest Louisville theater.
Mall St. Matthews
If shopping is more your speed of you just need to picky up some last minute items, The Mall St Matthews has everything you need.
Big Four Bridge-Louisville
One of our favorite places to walk. Start at the Louisville Waterfront and walk across the bride to Downtown Jeffersonville. Once in Indiana, explore all the shops and restaurants that line the streets of the town. The Big Four® Bridge links Louisville Waterfront Park to Jeffersonville, Indiana over the Ohio River. The Big Four® was built as a railroad bridge in 1895, and decommissioned in the 1960s, when the ramps to the bridge on both sides of the river were removed. It was included in the original Waterfront Master Plan as a pedestrian bridge. The bridge opened to the public in February 2013, and it averages more than 1.5 million visits per year.
Schimpff's Confectionery LLC
Now that you have walked the bridge, grab lunch and a sweet treat at the coolest candy shop you will ever see! G.A. Schimpff’s Confectionery is one of the oldest, continuously operated, family-owned candy businesses in the United States. It was opened in its present location in 1891 by Gustav Schimpff Sr. and Jr. This unique confectionery and lunch room in Jeffersonville's downtown historic district comes complete with a 50's soda fountain and original tin ceiling. The old-fashioned candy jars, cases, and turn-of-the century equipment transport you back to the good old days of home-made candy and a real fountain drink.
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Head down town to museum row. The metro area of Louisville is one of the most beautiful we know. From the original iron front buildings to the various museums and shops. You'll get to see how Louisville Slugger bats are made and take home a small replica of your own. Baseball has always been a big part of our lives.
The Frazier History Museum
The Frazier History Museum is where the world meets Kentucky. It is a home for everything that people in Kentucky are most proud of, bringing history to life for visitors through exhibits, artifacts and live performances every day. The Frazier is proud to present multiple live performances every day by our talented staff of costumed actors known as “teaching artists”. The experience brings visitors face to face with some of the people and events that changed the world!
4th Street Live!
Fourth Street Live! is Louisville's premier dining and entertainment destination, located in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky. A short walk from historic downtown hotels, the Kentucky International Convention Center, Waterfront Park, the KFC YUM Center, Slugger Field, and much more, Fourth Street Live! offers something for everyone!
Mint Julep Tours and Transportation
If you want to have a taste of the Bluegrass, Mint Julep tours can take you around to the distilleries and horse farms. From fully customized outings lead by local guides to crafted public experiences, Mint Julep Tours is Kentucky’s premier destination management company for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, legendary horse farms, historic landmarks and the Commonwealth’s rich culinary scene. As one of Condé Nast Traveler’s “Best Guided Drinking Tours in America,” our one-of-a-kind, family-owned tour company offers transportation and event planning services for hassle-free ventures for any size group including corporate outings and V.I.P. excursions. Based in Louisville, Mint Julep Tours’ team of bourbon experts, veteran tour guides and city concierges do it all to help you explore the living history of Kentucky in comfort and style.
Huber Joe Family Farm Orchard Restaurant
Hit this place up on your way to the winery. Amazing fried chicken served family style, a fun children's farm, and an old-timey store. You might recognize it from our engagement photos. Joseph Huber, Sr. (fourth generation) and his wife Mary, Purchased what is now the Joe Huber Family Farm in 1926. They became the proud parents of eleven children while they raised cattle and chickens. Mary dressed the chickens as needed for lunch and supper and the boys milked the cows daily. Back then, many of the farm hands resided at the farmhouse with the rest of the family during harvest, and Mary prepared three full meals each day for all. Eggs were fried up fresh from the barnyard for breakfast and everyone loved Grandma Mary’s chicken and dumplings for lunch. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, a variety of fresh vegetables from the garden, homemade rolls, fresh fruit pies and cobblers weren’t unusual fare for supper.
Huber's Orchard and Winery
Huber's is very near and dear to our hearts. It is not only where we had our first date and our first kiss, it is also one of our favorite places to spend the afternoon. Amazing wines, we recommend Niagara, a great ice cream and cheese shop and a beautiful location. When in 1843, Simon Huber settled this Southern Indiana farm, he brought with him from Baden-Baden, Germany his years of experience in fruit growing and wine making. From its humble 80 acre beginning, the farm has expanded to over 600 acres. Simon’s vision has been perpetuated through the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th generation Huber’s living and working on the farm.