Things To Do
Churchill Downs
Home of the famous Kentucky Derby, this historic racetrack offers tours, and the adjacent museum provides a fascinating look at the history of the Derby.
Bourbon Trail
Louisville is a key stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Distilleries like Angel’s Envy, Old Forester, and Evan Williams are all located in downtown Louisville and offer amazing tours and tastings.
NuLu (East Market District)
A trendy neighborhood known for its art galleries, unique shops, and an array of fantastic restaurants and bars. Close by both hotel blocks!
Keeneland Spring Meet
Keeneland is a beautiful horse race track in Lexington, about 1.5 hours from Louisville. If you find yourself with some downtime on Friday or Sunday of wedding weekend, Keeneland's 2025 Spring Race Meet opens Friday, April 4 and will be going on all month.
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Baseball fans will love this museum dedicated to the iconic Louisville Slugger bat, with guided tours of the factory and interactive exhibits.
Bars/Cocktails
Taj Number 8 Down One Bourbon Bar Galaxie Seven Cocktails + Bourbon 21C Gerties Bar Nada Nada The Last Refuge Bar Genevieve The Merryweather Haucks Copper & Kings Hell or Highwater Nouvelle Lucky Penny (speakeasy) Breweries: Ten20, Gravely, Mile Wide, Monnik, West Sixth
Restaurants
Dinner: Proof on Main La Bodeguita De Mima Meesh Meesh Mayan Cafe Jack Fry's Doc Crow's Merle’s Whiskey Kitchen Le Moo Swizzle Copper & Kings Bar Vetti Volare Mesh Lou Lou Food & Drink High Stakes Rooftop Grill Birdies @ Hotel Genevieve Repeal Oakfired Steakhouse Casual/Lunch: In season The Main Eatery Guacamole Grind Burger Mussel & Burger Bar Emmy Squared Pizza Havana Rumba Logan St Market Feast BBQ Royals Brunch/Breakfast: The House Of Marigold Biscuit Belly Morning Fork Big Bad Breakfast Highland Morning Gralehaus Bar Vetti Le Moo Silver Dollar
Coffee & Bakeries
Please & Thank You Heine Brothers Quills Coffee Sunergos Coffee Haymarket Hotel Marty Butchertown Grocery Bakery Witches Brew