Things To Do
Restaurants
La Bodeguita de Mima - in Nulu area (downtown-ish), AMAZING cuban food and great atmosphere Barcelona Bistro - in Jeffersontown area (was supposed to be our first date spot but they had water main issues!), great Spanish food River House Restaurant and Raw Bar - right on the ohio river with delicious seafood and cocktails (some of the best scallops we've ever had) House of Marigold - in Middletown area (east of downtown), spectacular brunch and super cute vibe Mussel & Burger Bar - a few locations in the city, fantastic burgers and fries
Bakeries and Coffee Shops
Butchertown Grocery and Bakery - perfect croissants and breakfast sandwiches (get the Danwich or the Wag), also good coffee Heine Bros Coffee - local chain coffee place with lots of locations across the city (the beekeeper is our go to!) Blue Dog Bakery and Cafe - french style bakery with great breakfast and a perfect baguette
Distillery Tours
IF YOU PLAN TO DO A BOURBON TOUR, BOOK IT AHEAD OF TIME! THEY SELL OUT FAST, ESPECIALLY ON WEEKENDS! Angels Envy - Downtown and super awesome tour, one of our go-tos Rabbit Hole - newer distillery, built and designed around having a tour, great experience and the tour comes with a drink to sip on as you walk:) Copper & Kings - less bourbon and more brandy, but awesome vibe, check out their "sonic aging process" Stitzel-Weller Distillery - some of the older distillery infrastructure you can see in the city, more historical tour with a tasting Buffalo Trace - ~45 mins to an hour outside the city but we had to include it, they make all of our favorites and their tour/tasting is free! You just have to book early online.
Museums + Places to See
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory - where all the Louisville slugger bats are made! Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs - learn about "the most exciting 2 minutes in sports" and take a look at the iconic track (you don't have to know anything about horse racing to enjoy this - we promise) Cherokee Park - where we got engaged! Waterfront Park + Walking Bridge - walk across the river on the Big Four Bridge between Kentucky and Indiana, get a great look at the city skyline Belle of Louisville Tour- book a ride on a historic riverboat for a float down the Ohio river, they have historical and sightseeing options!
