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April 19, 2025
Louisville, KY

Nathaniel & Kathryn

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Louisville, Kentucky, is a city bursting with charm and character, boasting an array of vibrant neighborhoods, or "boroughs," each with its own unique flair. From the historic streets of Old Louisville with its stunning Victorian architecture to the eclectic vibes of the Highlands, where local shops and eateries thrive, the city is a treasure trove of attractions. We hope that you enjoy your stay and are able to explore the rich history, distinctive culture, and unforgettable experiences that make Louisville’s neighborhoods a delight for visitors and locals alike.

Churchill Downs

700 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208

For all of our out-of-town guests who are new to Kentucky, we recommend going back and seeing the historic Churchill downs track and museum.

NuLu East Market District

Louisville, KY

This area is full of fun restaurants and bars to hop around to. Below are some fun recommendations for the NuLu area.

La Bodeguita De Mima Cuban Restaurant and Rum Bar

725 East Market Street, Louisville, KY 40202

For those looking for some delicious authentic Cuban food, this restaurant will blow you away. Right in the heart of the NuLu area which is also filled with fun shops and restaurants/bars.

Red Tree Furniture

701 East Market Street, Louisville, KY 40202

This store is filled with fun and unique Christmas ornaments and other collectibles that will bring a quirky life to any room in your home.

Big Four Bridge

1101 River Road, Louisville, KY 40202

This fun attraction allows you to walk across the Ohio River, on a decorated and lit-up bridge at night. You can take in the views of downtown Louisville while walking from Indiana to Louisville.

Union Restaurant & Gameyard

115 West Chestnut Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

This place is a really fun restaurant, that has outside bucket pong, jinga, and other games, while accompanied by live music from time to time. Just a couple minutes' drive from downtown Louisville; right across the bridge.

Garage Bar

700 East Market Street, Louisville, KY 40202

This is a fun restaurant/ bar in the heart if the NuLu area, which can be fun for outside fun. This garage shop-themed restaurant has a fun fake grass seating area as well as outside ping pong for the group to participate in.

Hotel Genevieve

730 East Market Street, Louisville, KY 40202

This rooftop bar in the heart of the NuLu area allows you to have a view of the downtown skyline while enjoying fun cocktails and other drinks.

Copper & Kings

1121 East Washington Street, Louisville, KY 40206

This Rooftop bar allows you to have a view of the whole city while enjoying some fun cocktails.

West Sixth NuLu

817 East Market Street, Louisville, KY 40206

this brewery is fun for hanging out inside/outside with friends

Lou Lou on Market

812 East Market Street, Louisville, KY 40206

This is a fun cajun restaurant with a New Orleans feel to it.

Original Highlands

Louisville, KY 40204

This area is full of fun restaurants and bars to hop around to. Below are some fun recommendations for the Highlands area.

O'Shea's Irish Pub

956 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204

This restaurant is one of our favorites and is always a regular spot to meet up with friends, in the heart of the Highlands area. It has a great outdoor area that is fun to hang out on, and the food is always great.

Ramen House

Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204

If you like ramen, we CAN NOT recommend this place enough. If you have the time and want to eat some spicy garlic edamame and ramen, definitely make some time to check this place out.

Highlands Tap Room

1058 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40204

We went here on our first date. Needless to say, we had a blast.

The Café

731 Brent Street, Louisville, KY 40204

This is a fun place for a light lunch. The Cafe has good sandwiches and other meals. Right outside is a fun outside area, which is fun for relaxing with friends.

Havana Rumba Bardstown Rd

2210 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40205

This Cuban cuisine restaurant is a fun place filled with music and delicious food.

Flanagan's Ale House

934 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204

This Highlands restaurant is a fun place to sit outside and relax with friends.

Germantown

Louisville, KY

This area is full of fun restaurants and bars to hop around to. Below are some fun recommendations for the Germantown area.

Hauck's Corner

1000 Goss Avenue, Louisville, KY 40217

This restaurant is one of our favorites and is always a regular spot to meet up with friends. It has a great outdoor area that is fun to hang out on, and the food is always great.

Atrium Brewing

1154 Logan Street, Louisville, KY 40204

This is one of our favorite breweries filled with a wide variety of pastry sour beers. Located in the Germantown area.

Sarino

1030 Goss Avenue, Louisville, KY 40217

This is a good Italian restaurant. We LOVE the vodka sauce pasta. Also, they are on Groupon for really good deals.

The Pearl of Germantown

1151 Goss Avenue, Louisville, KY 40217

This is a fun bar that is decorated like your father's hang-out garage. Filled with fun historic memorabilia decoration on the walls.

Hammerheads

921 Swan Street, Louisville, KY 40204

This is a fun restaurant in the Germantown area. We highly recommend the fried mushrooms.

Downtown

Louisville, KY

The downtown Louisville area is full of fun restaurants and bars to hop around to, as well as some well-known Distilleries. Below are some fun recommendations for the Downtown Louisville area.

Angel's Envy Distillery

500 East Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202

For bourbon lovers, this is a great venue to take a tour, learn a little about Angel's Envy's bourbon selection, and taste some delicious bourbon.

Old Forester Distilling Co.

119 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202

For bourbon lovers, this is a great venue to take a tour, learn a little about the historic Old forester bourbon selection, and taste some delicious bourbon.

8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen

350 West Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY 40202

This rooftop bar in the heart of the downtown area allows you to have a view of the city while enjoying delicious food, fun cocktails, and other drinks.

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

800 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
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