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1 888 LOUISVILLE 13 Free Wi-Fi Hotspots for free wireless access are available at many private businesses and all public libraries throughout Louisville. Several public locations in downtown include Fourth Street from Fourth Street Live! to Theatre Square, Jefferson Square and all 85 acres of Water- front Park. St. James Court in Old Louisville, and portions of Baxter Avenue from East Breckinridge Street to Highland Avenue are also Wi-Fi ready. The University of Louisville, Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium and Louisville International Airport are hot spots. The Louisville Wireless Hotspots campaign aims to identify all the wire- less points in the city and to make the informa- tion available to residents and visitors alike via its website, www.louisvillehotspots.com. Smoking Louisville’s smoke-free law went into effect July1, 2007; requiring more than 20,000 businesses, restaurants, bars, bingo halls, private clubs, retail stores, factories, offices and public buildings to enact a no-smoking policy. Sales Tax Louisville (Jefferson County, KY) – 6% Southern Indiana (Clark, Floyd & Harrison Counties) – 6% Tune your radio dial to 1610 AM for up-to- date traffic reports and 530 AM for visitor information. See the Visitor Services section for more helpful information. Important Phone Numbers Police, Fire, Ambulance........................ 9-1-1 Poison Center ...................... (502) 589-8222 AAA Emergency Road Service............................. (502) 423-8222 Federal Express ................... (800) 238-5355 Greater Louisville, Inc. (Chamber of Commerce) .. (502) 625-0000 Kentucky Department of Travel.......................... (800) 225-TRIP Kentucky Relay Service....... (502) 897-9500 Local Directory Assistance ................... 4-1-1 Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau ............ (502) 584-2121 Louisville Free Public Library ............................ (502) 574-1611 Sheriff ’s Department ........... (502) 574-5400 Time & Temperature ........... (502) 585-5961 Transit Authority of River City (TARC) ......... (502) 585-1234 Translation Service (Red Cross) ..................... (502) 589-4450 United Parcel Service (UPS) ............................ (800) 742-5877 United States Postal Service (502) 454-1837 Western Union .................... (800) 225-5227 Weather Forecasts ................ (502) 968-6025 Major Area Hospitals Baptist Hospital East .......... (502) 897-8100 Clark Memorial Hospital in Indiana ........................ (812) 282-6631 Jewish Hospital ................... (502) 587-4011 Kosair Children’s Hospital .. (502) 629-6000 Norton Hospital .................. (502) 629-8000 Norton Audubon Hospital... (502) 636-7111 Norton Southwest Hospital.. (502) 933-8100 Norton Suburban Hospital .. (502) 893-1000 University of Louisville Hospital ........................... (502) 562-3000 HELPFUL INFORMATION Look for this symbol.
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Free Wi-FiHotspotsforfreewirelessaccessareavailableatmanyprivatebusinessesandallpubliclibrariesthroughoutLouisville.SeveralpubliclocationsindowntownincludeFourthStreetfromFourthStreetLive!toTheatreSquare,JeffersonSquareandall85acresofWater-frontPark.St.JamesCourtinOldLouisville,andportionsofBaxterAvenuefromEastBreckinridgeStreettoHighlandAvenuearealsoWi-Fiready.TheUniversityofLouisville,PapaJohn’sCardinalStadiumandLouisvilleInternationalAirportarehotspots.TheLouisvilleWirelessHotspotscampaignaimstoidentifyallthewire-lesspointsinthecityandtomaketheinforma-tionavailabletoresidentsandvisitorsalikeviaitswebsite,www.louisvillehotspots.com.
SmokingLouisville’ssmoke-freelawwentintoeffectJuly1,2007;requiringmorethan20,000businesses,restaurants,bars,bingohalls,privateclubs,retailstores,factories,officesandpublicbuildingstoenactano-smokingpolicy.
Sales TaxLouisville(JeffersonCounty,KY)–6%SouthernIndiana(Clark,Floyd&HarrisonCounties)–6%
Tuneyourradiodialto1610AMforup-to-datetrafficreportsand530AMforvisitorinformation. SeetheVisitor Servicessectionformorehelpfulinformation.
Important Phone NumbersPolice,Fire,Ambulance........................ 9-1-1PoisonCenter...................... (502)589-8222AAAEmergencyRoadService............................. (502)423-8222FederalExpress................... (800)238-5355GreaterLouisville,Inc.(ChamberofCommerce).. (502)625-0000KentuckyDepartmentofTravel.......................... (800)225-TRIPKentuckyRelayService....... (502)897-9500LocalDirectoryAssistance................... 4-1-1LouisvilleConvention&VisitorsBureau............ (502)584-2121LouisvilleFreePublicLibrary............................ (502)574-1611Sheriff ’sDepartment........... (502)574-5400Time&Temperature........... (502)585-5961TransitAuthorityofRiverCity(TARC)......... (502)585-1234TranslationService(RedCross)..................... (502)589-4450UnitedParcelService(UPS)............................ (800)742-5877UnitedStatesPostalService (502)454-1837WesternUnion.................... (800)225-5227WeatherForecasts................ (502)968-6025
Major Area HospitalsBaptistHospitalEast.......... (502)897-8100ClarkMemorialHospitalinIndiana........................ (812)282-6631JewishHospital................... (502)587-4011KosairChildren’sHospital.. (502)629-6000NortonHospital.................. (502)629-8000NortonAudubonHospital... (502)636-7111NortonSouthwestHospital.. (502)933-8100NortonSuburbanHospital.. (502)893-1000UniversityofLouisvilleHospital........................... (502)562-3000
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Louisville Visitors Center301S.FourthSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)581-1719,www.gotolouisville.com.Welcomesvisi-tors.ExtensiveinformationabouttheLouisvillearea.HistoricKentuckyBourbonTrailandCol.HarlandSandersexhibits.LouisvilleandBourbonCountrymerchandise.
Muth’s Candies630E.MarketSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)585-2952,www.muthscandy.com.Louisville’s“oldest&finest”–afamilytraditionsince1921.
Road to Morocco308ChestnutSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)992-3142.ShowcasinghandmadeMoroccaninteriors,rangingfromfurnituretorugstoteapots.
SALONS/SPASHair In the City209S.5thSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)589-0563.Afull-servicesalon,hair,nails,massage&waxing.Salonproductsformen&women.OpenMon-Fri.
SERVICE STATION/ CONVENIENCE STORESBader’s Food Mart300S.1stSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)584-8412.QualityShellgasoline&oil.Shopournewbeercave.Open24hours,365days.KYLotto&moneyorders.
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SHOPPING DISTRICTSFourth Street Live!420W.LibertySt.,Ste.265,Louisville,KY,(502)584-7170,www.4thstlive.com.FourthStreetLive!Louisville’spremierdining&entertainmentdistrictfeaturesamixofleadingnational®ionalrestaurants,retail,night-clubs&liveentertainment.
Highland Shopping District1500BardstownRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)458-0988,www.highlandcommerceguild.com.Shop&strollamongLouisville’smosteclecticmixofspecialtystores&galleriesinthemostuniquelocalneighborhood.Greatlocaldining&nightlifearea.
Mellwood Arts and Entertainment Center1860MellwoodAve.,Louisville,KY,(502)895-3650,www.mellwoodartcenter.com.Ground-breaking350,000-sq.-ft.complexwithinminutesfromdowntownLouisville&I-71.Visitworkingstudios,restaurants,galler-ies&specialtyretail.Twospecialeventsroomsavailable.
SOUVENIRSLouisville Visitors Center301S.FourthSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)581-1719,www.gotolouisville.com.Welcomesvisi-tors.ExtensiveinformationabouttheLouisvillearea.HistoricKentuckyBourbonTrailandCol.HarlandSandersexhibits.LouisvilleandBourbonCountrymerchandise.
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YOUR VISIT TO LOUISVILLE
Louisville’searliestneighborhoodswereincor-poratedrivertownseachwithitsownstrongsenseofneighborhoodidentity.By1830-1860theareasawaninfluxofGermanandIrishimmigrants.By1890-1930streetcarsmarkedtheeraofthebeginningofthecity’ssub-urbs.AfterWWII,planningpioneers,includingFrederickLawOlmsted,gaverisetoneighborhoods,combiningruralambiancewithurbanamenities.Inthelate20thcen-tury,manyofthecity’soldestneighborhoodswentthrougharevitalizationmovement.Overthelastdecade,theLouisvillecommunityhasseenanenor-mousgrowthinthenumberofimmigrantsandrefugeeswhonowcallthecity“home.”
North,south,eastorwest–Louisvilleoffersawealthofattractionsandfantastichistoricarchitectureineverydirection.Thestrikinglo-callandscapeincludessixtree-linedparkwaysand18parksdesignedbyNewYork’sCentralParkplannerFrederickLawOlmsted.OneofonlyfiveOlmstedparksystemsinexistence,Louisville’sislistedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces.Thecity’spublicparksincludeplaygrounds,swimmingandwad-ingpools,basketballcourts,baseballfields,footballfields,hockeyrinks,recreationcenters,horsebackridingandmorethan30milesofbikelanesthroughoutthecity.
MakesuretocheckouttheVisitor ServicessectionofthisguideforvisitorinformationcentersthroughoutLouisville’sneighborhoodsandsurroundingcommunities,asthisisjustasamplingofplacesyoumayfindalongyourjourney.RequesttheLouisvilleConvention&VisitorsBureau’sMulticulturalVisitorsGuideforanin-depthlookatthecity’sneighborhoods(888-Louisvilleorwww.gotolouisville.com).
DOWNTOWNOldandnewcombineinexcitingwaysinLouisville’sdowntownofferingsomethingforeveryonefromlong-establishedattractionsto
morerecentadditionssuchastheMuhammadAliCenter.Notedasoneofthecountry’sbestvenuesforlivemusic,Louisvillehostsavarietyofnightclubsinthedowntowndistrict.FromTheJazzFactoryandStevieRay’sBluestoFourthStreetLive!,O’Malley’sCornerandnewhipspotsalongMarketStreet,thevarietyissuretopleasemultipletastes.Sowhileyou’recallingLouisvilleyour
temporaryhome,besuretotakeadvantageoftheamazingvarietyofliveentertainmentthroughoutthecity.
ShoppingindowntownLouisvilleisasvariedasitsdiningscene.FindexquisitecreationsofglassatGlassworksorFlameRun,orau-thenticKentucky-madecraftsattheKentuckyMuseumofArtandCraft.Ifyourpassionisantiques,JoeLeyisoneofAmerica’slargestandmostunusualantiquestorestoshopfortreasures.
Downtownisalsothehuboftheperformingartsscene.There’sthenationallyrecognizedprofessionaltheatreforyoungaudiences,StageOne:Louisville’sFamilyTheater,andtheTonyAward-winningActorsTheatreofLouisvilleortheeleganceoftheLouisvilleBallet,LouisvilleOrchestraandLouisvilleOpera.
You’llwanttoexploredowntown’scentralbusinessdistrictaswellasthesurroundinghistoricdistrictsofWest Main Street,Fourth Avenue,ButchertownandEast Market Street.
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Louisville’s SevenPreservation Districts:
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Historic West Main StreetQuicklybecomingknownas“MuseumRow,”downtown’sWestMainStreetishometosevenmuseumsallinasix-blockhistoricneighbor-hood,locatedablocksouthoftheOhioRiver.You’llbepleasantlysurprisedtofindLouisville’sMuseumRowishousedinAmerica’ssecondlargestcollectionofcast-ironfacades.(Seeforyourselfbyplacingamagnetononeofthebuildings.)OnlyNewYorkCity’sSoHodis-tricthasmore19thcenturycast-ironstorefronts.
ThearchitectureandwroughtirondécorrevealLouisville’srootsasariverportanddistribu-tioncenter.Thearchitectureisasoriginalasthearea’sone-of-a-kindmuseums,whichinclude:Glassworks,FrazierInternationalHis-toryMuseum,LouisvilleSluggerMuseum&Factory,LouisvilleScienceCenter&IMAXTheatre,KentuckyMuseumofArtandCraft,21CMuseumHotelandtheMuhammadAliCenter.StopbytheMainStreetVisitorCenter&GiftShopbetween6thand7thStreetstopick-upyourfreewalkingtourbrochure.Or,youcandownloadacopyatwww.MainStreetAssociation.com.
Fourth AvenueOncetheresidentialaddressofprominentmerchants,FourthStreetbecamedowntown’sprimaryretail,corporateandentertainmentcorridorthroughoutthe19thand20thcenturies.
StretchingfromtheOhioRiver,southtoBroadway,thesesevenblockshaveseenadramatic,transitionthroughtheyears–frompastoraltoresidentialuse,followedbyrapidcommercialgrowth,urbandecayandnowsweepingrevitalization.JustsouthofBroadwayyou’lldiscoveroneofthecity’snineCarnegieLibraries.Builtbetween1906and1908theLouisvilleFreePublicLibraryMainBranch’sgroundswerealsodesignedbyfamedlandscapearchitectOlmsted.
KnownasFourthStreetuntil1981,FourthAvenuehasagainbecometheplaceforgenerationsofdiners,shoppers,theater-goersandurbanitestoseeandbeseen.Theavenuehousesthecity’stwogrand,historichotels–theBrownandtheSeelbach–eachfamousintheirownright.AttheOhioRiveristhecity’sonlyriverfronthotel,andoneofthesoutheast’slargestwith600spacious
suitesand700guestrooms–theGaltHouseHotel&Suites.
CheckoutashowatthehistoricLouisvillePalace.Openedin1928,thetheatreisalavishSpanishBaroqueRevivalstylewithfountains,statuesandtapestries.Inthefoyer,the“CeilingofCelebrities”contains141medallionfacesoffamousmen,includingthePalace’sarchitectJohnEberson.
Enjoythetried-and-truetraditionsatoneofthemanyestablisheddowntownrestau-rants,likeCunningham’s,knownforitsfishsandwichesorenjoyoneoftheneweateriesatFourthStreetLive!The$70-millionentertain-mentdistricthasrevitalizeddowntown,addingavarietyofrestaurantsandentertainmentvenues,andreconnectingthecity’sriverfronttoitsmaineast/westthoroughfare,Broadway.
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Butchertown NeighborhoodButchertownisaneighborhoodlocatedjusteastofdowntownfromI-65easttoMellwoodAvenueandstretchingfromtheOhioRivertoMainStreet.Establishedin1796whenHenryFaitestablishedoneofJeffersonCounty’sfirstgristmills,Butchertown’szoningtodayisbothresidentialandindustrial.Hereyou’llfindthecity’soutdoor24-hour,7-day-a-weekExtremeParkforbike,boardandbladeenthusiasts(helmetsarerequired).Andyou’llalsofindTheThomasEdisonHouse.Edison’shomewhilehewasemployedatWesternUnion,this1850’sshotgunhousenowexhibitsmanyofhisinventions.
NestledbetweenthedowntowncentralbusinessdistrictandButchertownistheaward-winningLouisvilleWaterfrontPark.DesignedbyMichaelHargreavestheparksitsalongtheOhioRiverandincludesa14-acreGreatLawn,milesofwalkingandbik-ingpaths,achildren’splayarea,picnicareasandtworestaurants.Theentire85-acreparkisahotspotforfreewire-lessInternet.Throughouttheyearyou’llfindavarietyofactivitiesintheparkfromfreeconcertstoguidedSegwaytoursandfoodfestivalstobicyclesurreysbuiltforfour!
East Market DistrictJustsouthofButchertownare14cityblocksanchoredbyBaxterAvenueontheeastandPrestonStreetonthewest–knownastheEastMarketDistrict.SincethenamingofMarketStreetin1812,thiscorridorofcom-mercethatrunsparalleltotheriverhasbeenanintegralpartofLouisville.Nowenjoyingarebirth,theEastMarketDistrictisafocal
pointfornewbusinessesandresidencesalike.Withover200businesses,youcanenjoyavarietyofstoressellingantiques,homefurnish-ingsandgifts,thecity’slargestfabricretailerandLouisville’soldestcandystorewherechocolatesarestillhand-dipped.Addtothissomeoftheregion’sfinestartgalleriesrepre-sentingmanymediums,includingglass-blow-ingdemonstrations.Ifyou’reaftersomethingmoreelegant,theareaboastsfinediningaswell,frequentedbyLouisvilliansnightly.
Tie the Town TogetherEachmonth,theFirstFridayTrolleyHoptiesHistoricWestMainStreetanditsgalleriestotheflourishingvisualartgalleriesoftheEastMarketDistrict.TakeinthisLouisvilleoriginal–thedowntownArtZonestartingat5PMonthefirstFridayofeverymonth.AfreeTARCTrolleycirculatesbetweenthetwodistricts;checkoutwww.galleryhop.orgformoredetails.
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EAST END/HURSTBOURNETheHurstbournearea,justafewminuteseastofdowntownLouisvilleoffI-64,cantraceitsrootsto1779whenresidentMaj.WilliamLinnwasoneof39signersofthepetitiontotheVirginialegislaturetoestablishLouisvilleasatown.TheEastEndlooselydescribesmanyofthecity’ssuburbs,mostofthemlocat-edbetweentheWattersonExpressway(I-264)andtheGeneSnyderFreeway(I-265).Bothinterstatesactasbeltwaysaroundthecity’sdowntownandarenamedafterinfluentialmeninLouisville’sdevelopment.
Developmentinthisareaoftownmovedquicklyandincludesmanyothersuburbswhereyou’llfindmanyofthecity’sfinestchefs,trend-settingrestaurateursandthreeofLouisville’slargestshoppingmalls.OxmoorCenter,MallSt.MatthewsandtheSummitLifestyleCenterofferaplethoraofstores,fromrecognizedchainretailerstosmallerspecialtyshops.TraditionalKentuckyfoodsandcraftscanbefoundatATasteofKentucky.
Afteradayofshoppingandeating,relaxwhilewatchingafirst-runmovieononeofthe20screensatShowcaseCinemasStonybrook.ThetheaterincludesanIMAXscreenthatputsviewersupcloseandpersonalwiththeactiononthescreen.Afterthemovie,enjoydessertattheCheesecakeFactoryorahome-townbrewatBluegrassBrewery.
BARDSTOWN ROAD/BAXTER AVENUELongknownas“RestaurantRow”Bard-stownRoadislocatedrightinthemiddleoftheHighlandsneighborhoodandisalsohometoalargenumberofeclecticeateriesofferingmosteverykindofculinarydelight.Indian,Italian,Argentine,Brewpub,IrishPub,andalltypesoffinediningarejustsomeofchoicesyouwillhavetomake.ManyoftherestaurantsofferalfrescodiningoryoucantakeagourmetpicnictobeautifulCherokeeParkthatborderstheHighlandsontheEast.
Galleries,boutiques,specialtyshops,andantiquestoresdotBaxterAvenueandBardstownRoad.Ifyouarelookingforthatone-of-a-kinditem,thisistheplacetofindit.WanderingthroughtheHighlandstakesyoubackintimewithagreatmanypre-servedVictorianhomes,turn-of-the-centuryarchitecture,andatasteofLouisville’slocalcharm.
Nightlifeflourishesintheseneighborhoodsaswell.Livelocalmusicandartistsarefeaturedamongthecoffeeshops,
cafés,andpubs.HaveagoodlaughatCom-edyCaravanorcatchaforeignfilmatBaxterAvenueTheaters.Dancethenightawayorenjoythecompanyoffriendsatthenumerousnightclubsandhotspots.TheHighlandsandalloftheoptionstheyofferarejustminutesfromdowntown.Formoreinformationcheckoutwww.thehighlandsoflouisville.com.
FRANKFORT AVENUEFrankfortAvenuestretchesfromthehistoricCliftonneighborhood,whichderivesitsnamefromoneofthearea’smostimportantearlylandholders,toSt.Matthews.
FrankfortAvenueisquicklybecomingthecounterparttoBardstownRoad,justminutes
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BEECHMONTLouisville’straditionalSouthEndneighbor-hood,Beechmont,hasarichhistorythatcon-tinuestobewritten.Developedaround1890,theneighborhoodwastoutedas“BeechmonttheBeautiful,”“BeechmontthePeerless,”and“TheGrandDame”ofLouisville’sSouthEnd.*
NovisittothisneighborhoodwouldbecompletewithoutastopattheFrederickLawOlmsted-designedIroquoisPark.AgatheringspotforSouthEndresidents,theparkalsoplayshosttoconcertandmusicaltheatreattherecentlyrenovatedoutdoorIroquoisAmphitheatreandsends8,000runnersontheirwayastheofficialstartoftheKentuckyDerbyFestival’sannualmarathon.
Inlate1980-1990,Beechmontexperiencedagrowingpopulation.New,youngfamiliesmovedintothisneighborhoodofsecond-andthird-generationresidents.ManyofBeechmont’snewneighborscamefromallovertheglobe.Withthismixofoldandnew,Beechmonthasbecomeamulticulturalneighborhoodwitharichanddiversecultureinitsschools,shops,churchesandrestaurants.IroquoisManorisalsohometoanumberofimmigrant-ownedbusinesses.*Faurest,Kristin.“Beechmont:Eclecticmixofhomesreflectsevolutionofareathatbeganasashadysummerhaven.”The Courier-Journal.
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fromdowntownandlinedwithsomeofthecity’sbestrestaurantsandupscaleconsignmentshops.Dealscanbefoundondesignerclothesforun-believableprices.Uniquegalleriesandshops,suchasSisterDragonfly,offeritemsthatcan-notbefoundanywhereelseinthecity.BuythelatestbestsellerfromCarmichael’sBookstore,alocallyownedbookstore.Andifantiquesarewhatyourheartdesires,FrankfortAvenueclaimssomeofthecity’sbestantiqueshopping.
FrankfortAvenueishometomanypopularwateringholes,includingBourbon’sBistroandGerstle’sPlace,offeringdistinctlydifferentnightlifeexperiences.
KnownasFATFriday,theFrankfortAvenueTrolleyHopoffersafabulouswaytodiscoverthisarea’soriginality.It’sheldthefinalFridayeveningofeachmonth.Formoredetailsandtodownloadaneighborhoodguide,checkoutwww.FrankfortAve.com.
OLD LOUISVILLEAttheconclusionofthe1883-87SouthernExposition,thegridresultingfromthefairwasfollowedbytheconstructionofagrandnewneighborhoodofelegantmansionscenteredaroundSaintJamesandBelgraviacourts.
VisitingOldLouisvilleisliketakingastepbackintime.Theareahasthelargestcollec-tionofrestoredVictorianhomesinthecountryandLouisville’soldest,largestandmostbeautifullypreservedhomes,surroundedbythebeautyofmaturemagnoliaandoaktrees.Amidthericharchitectureofthiscommunityyou’llfindhistorichomes,quaintbedandbreakfastsandexcellentdiningoptions.
StopbythegatewaytothisneighborhoodattheVisitorsCenterinHistoricOldLouisvilleat218WestOakStreet.Thereyou’llfindliteratureaboutthedistrictaswellasthemedwalkingandbustoursfromhauntedtohistoric.
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GOLF COURSESBobby Nichols Golf CourseWaverlyPark,4301E.PagesLn.,Louisville,KY,(502)937-9051,www.metro-parks.org.Thisbeautiful9-holecoursehasrollingterrainwithtree-linedfairways&large,bunkeredgreens.
Chariot Run8191ChariotRunDr.,Laconia,IN,(866)3-CHARIOT,www.caesars.com.ThegolfcourseatCaesars.
Charlie Vettiner Golf Course10207MaryDellLn.,Louisville,KY,(502)267-9958,www.metro-parks.org.Thisisagorgeouscoursewithrollinghills,bentgrassgreens&zoysiafairways–rated7thmostchal-lengingcourseinKentucky.
Cherokee Golf Course2501AlexanderRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)458-9450,www.metro-parks.org.CherokeeisoneoftheoldestmunicipalgolfcoursesintheUnitedStates&anexcellentplacetoimproveyourshort-irongame.
Covered Bridge Golf Club12510CoveredBridgeRd.,Sellersburg,IN,(812)246-8880,www.coveredbridge.com.AFuzzyZoeller-owned&-designedgolfcourse.
Crescent Hill Golf Course3110BrownsboroRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)896-9193,www.metro-parks.org.Centrallylocated,withBermudagrassfairways,thisscenic9-holecourseisoneofthebusiestinMetroLouisville.
Hidden Creek Golf Club4975Utica-SellersburgRd.,Sellersburg,IN,(812)246-2556,www.hiddencreekgolfclub.com.OneofthemostfuncoursesintheLouis-villearea.Groupoutingswelcome.
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Iroquois Golf Course1501RunhillRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)363-9520,www.metro-parks.org.Thisscenic18-holelayoutishilly&linedwithmaturetrees.TheterrainoftheBermudacoursechal-lengesgolfersofalllevels.
Long Run Golf Course1605FlatRockRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)245-9015,www.metro-parks.org.This18-holecourseisfun&challengingwithaflatfront9&atighter,tree-linedback9.
Quail Chase Golf Club7000CooperChapelRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)239-2110,www.quailchase.com.Yourpubliclinktochampionshipgolf!
Seneca Golf Course2300PeeWeeReeseRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)458-9298,www.metro-parks.org.Ratedthe6thtoughestcourseinKentucky&voted“BestinLouisville”forseveralyearsrunning.
Shawnee Golf Course460NorthwesternPkwy.,Louisville,KY,(502)776-9389,www.metro-parks.org.Shaw-neeboaststheonlycompletedrivingrangecomplexinMetroParks&a3-holeBellSouthYouthGolfAcademyFREEtoplayers18&under.
Sun Valley Golf Course6505BethanyLn.,Louisville,KY,(502)937-9228,www.metro.parks.org.Thefronthassmall,flatgreenswhilethebackhaslarger,undulatinggreensnestledbetweenwhitesandbunkers.
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DISTILLERIES & WINERIESBroadrun Vineyards10601BroadrunRd,Louisville,KY,(502)231-0372,www.broadrunvineyards.com.Es-tatewinery.Spaciousindoor&outdoorareasinrusticsettingoverlookingvineyards,pond&rollinghills.Winetastingwithpersonalatten-tionbyknowledgeablestaff.
Buffalo Trace Distillery1001WilkinsonBlvd.,Frankfort,KY,(502)223-7641,www.buffalotrace.com.HomeofthemosthighlyawardedBourbonsinhistory.
Equus Run Vineyard1280MooresMillRd.,Midway,KY,(859)846-9463,www.equusrunvineyards.com.Boutiquewinery&vineyard,giftshop,tasting,tours,garden,croquetlawns,boccecourts,reception&banquetfacilitiesintheheartoftheBluegrass.
Heaven Hill Distilleries Bourbon Heritage CenterHwy49&GilkeyRunRd.,Bardstown,KY,(502)337-1000,www.bourbonheritagecen-ter.com.Interactiveexhibits,rickhousetour,guidedBourbontastings&giftshop.FREEtours&tastings.
Jim Beam’s American OutpostHighway245,Clermont,KY,(502)543-9877.VisitorCenterforJimBeamDistillery,history&production,Beamfamilyhome&more!FREE.
Kentucky Distillers’ Association110W.MainSt.,Springfield,KY,(859)336-9612,www.kybourbon.com.KDAisatradeassociationforKentuckydistillersofbourbon&otherdistilledspirits.
Maker’s Mark Distillery3350BurksSpringRd.,Loretto,KY,(270)865-2099,www.makersmark.com.NationalHistoricLandmark,handcraftingBourbon.FREEtours,tasting&giftsalesyear-round.
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River Bend Winery120S.10thSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)540-5650,www.intownwinery.com.RiverBendWineryproduceswinesfromKentucky-growngrapes.Weprovidetours,eventspace&foodservices.
Wild Turkey Distillery1525TyroneRd.,POBox180,Lawrence-burg,KY,(502)839-4544,www.wildturkey-bourbon.com.Notthelatestthing,thegenuinething.VisittheofficialnestofAmerica’sbestBourbon.
Woodford Reserve Distillery7855McCrackenPike,Versailles,KY,(859)879-1812,www.woodfordreserve.com.ThisNationalHistoricLandmarkisoneoftheold-estworkingbourbondistilleriesinKentucky.Toursavailableyear-round.Meetingfacilitiesavailableforbothlarge&smallgroups.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS/MUSEUMSAmerican Printing House for the Blind1839FrankfortAve.,P.O.Box6085,Louis-ville,KY,(502)895-2405,www.aph.org.Foundedin1858,APHistheworld’slargestnon-profitcompanythatmakesproductsforpeoplewhoareblind&visuallyimpaired.FREE.
Carnegie Center For Art & History201E.SpringSt.,NewAlbany,IN,(812)944-7336,www.carnegiecenter.org.Contem-poraryartgallery,localhistorymuseuminaformerCarnegieLibrarythatofferschangingexhibits,hand-carveddioramasandanunder-groundrailroadexhibit.
City & Countryside Tours141N.FourthSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)807-5573,www.cityandcountrysidetours.com.Enjoythebeauty&historyofLouisville&itssurroundingareaswithaguidedtourbyCity&CountrysideTours.ToursTuesday-Saturday.Bourbon&HorseFarmtoursrequireadvancereservations.
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The following organizations invest in Louisville’s convention and tourism industry through their membership in the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau, current as of September 1, �007. (Descriptions provided by members.)
AIRPORT/SOUTHJust south of the downtown you’ll find the convenience of restaurants near the airport, Kentucky Exposition Center, I-�5, I-��� and I-��5. You’ll find a variety to choose from including recognized chains like Bob Evans and Red Lobster to local favorites like Tumbleweed Southwest Grill and Texas Roadhouse.
Bob Evans Restaurant1463GardinerLn.,Louisville,KY,(502)456-2636,www.bobevans.com.Familyrestau-rantservingbreakfast,lunch&dinner.
Bob Evans Restaurant4620PrestonHwy.,Louisville,KY,(502)361-8161,www.bobevans.com.Familyrestau-rantservingbreakfast,lunch&dinner.
Buckhead Mountain Grill4112OuterLoop,Louisville,KY,(502)966-5555,www.eatatbuckheads.com.“Fall-off-the-bone”ribs,grilledhickorysteaks.
Cardinal Hall of Fame Cafe2745CrittendenDr.,Louisville,KY,(502)635-8686,www.cardinalhalloffamecafe.com.Wheregreatfood&greatCardinalmemoriescometogether.FeaturingLouisville’sbestHappyHour&onthemenu,primerib,steaks,freshseafood&pasta.
Cracker Barrel2701CrittendenDr.,Louisville,KY,(502)636-2263,www.crackerbarrelocs.com.Goodcountrycookin’&uniquegiftitems.Familydiningatmosphere.
Derby Cafe 704CentralAve.,Louisville,KY,(502)634-0858,www.derbycafe.com.ImmerseyourselfintherichhistoryoftheKentuckyDerbywhileenjoyingthetraditionaltastesofKentuckyintheDerbyCafe.
Fifth Quarter1241DurrettLn.,Louisville,KY,(502)361-2363.Featuringthefinestprimerib,steaks,chicken,seafood&saladbar.
Hooters4948DixieHwy.,Louisville,KY,(502)449-4194,www.hooters.com.Fun,casualdining.Featuring’50s&’60smusic,wings,seafood,sandwiches&more.Delightfullytackyyetunrefined.
Hooters7701PrestonHwy.,Louisville,KY,(502)968-1606,www.hootersrmd.com.Fun,casualdining.Featuring’50s&’60smusic,wings,seafood,sandwiches&more.Delightfullytackyyetunrefined.
Mark’s Feed Store Bar-B-Q10316DixieHwy.,Louisville,KY,(502)933-7707,www.marksfeedstore.com.“FriendlyFolksServin’FamousBBQ”since1988,wehavetakengreatprideinservingyouthebestBarbecuepossible.Comein,takeyourtime&lookaround.Youwillfindeverythingyouarecraving.
Mike Linnig’s, Inc.9308CaneRunRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)937-6197,www.mikelinnigsrestaurant.com.Famoussince1925,Louisvillelandmark&tradition,locatedminutesfromdowntown,indoor&outdoordining,meeting/partyrooms,children’splayground.
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Outback Steakhouse6520SignatureDr.,Louisville,KY,(502)964-8383,www.outback.com.Aussiemood;awesomefood.Featuringsteaks,chops,seafood&more!
Playoffs Sports Bar & Grill1921BishopLn.,Louisville,KY,(502)459-6142.Wherewebringthegametoyou!Over20TVsshowingallyourfavoritesportingeventsviasatellite.
Red Lobster4639OuterLoop,Louisville,KY,(502)964-9647,www.redlobster.com.“Comeseewhat’sfreshtoday.”
Sportsville Bar & Grill4004GardinerPointDr.,Louisville,KY,(502)452-6361,www.hiairporteast.com.Relaxingatmosphere.Rest&unwindbythefireplace,enjoydinnerontheterraceordineonthepatiobythelake.
Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill2787S.FloydSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)637-1881.Greatfood.Greatspirits.Greattimes.
Texas Roadhouse Outer Loop3322OuterLoop,Louisville,KY,(502)962-7600,www.texasroadhouse.com.Anaf-fordablerestaurantinafun,casualatmosphere.Wefeaturehand-cutsteaks,fall-off-the-boneribs&made-from-scratchsideitems.
Tumbleweed Southwest Grill4255OuterLoop,Louisville,KY,(502)966-0307,www.tumbleweedrestaurants.com.Servingbig,bold,Southwestfavoritesinclud-ingsteak,ribs&fajitas.
Tumbleweed Southwest Grill380BrentonWay,Shepherdsville,KY,(502)955-5747,www.tumbleweedrestaurants.com.Servingbig,bold,Southwestfavoritesinclud-ingsteak,ribs&fajitas.
Tumbleweed Southwest Grill9701DixieHwy.,Louisville,KY,(502)937-9951,www.tumbleweedrestaurants.com.Servingbig,bold,Southwestfavoritesinclud-ingsteak,ribs&fajitas.
Wick’s Pizza & Pub10966DixieHwy.,Louisville,KY,(502)995-4333,www.wickspizza.com.ServingupanatmospherethatisunlikeanydiningdestinationinLouisville.Itstartswithouraward-winning,slice-of-heavenpizza.Louis-ville Magazine“BestofLouisville”award4yearsinarow.
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LOUISVILLE626 West Main • 502-584-0421
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One of Esquire’s “Best New Restaurants of 2006”
One of “America’s 50 most amazing wine experiences” by the editors of Food & Wine magazine, October 2006
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BARDSTOWN ROAD & BAXTER AVENUEBardstown Road has reigned as Louisville’s “Restaurant Row” since the 1�80s and is home to some of the city’s most eclectic eateries offering most every kind of culi-nary delight. The area stretches through neighborhoods often referred to by the locals as Phoenix Hill, Irish Hill, the High-lands and Douglass Loop.
Asiatique Restaurant 1767BardstownRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)451-2749,www.asiatiquerestaurant.com.“PalateMeetsPalette”PacificRimcuisineinanew,metropolitanatmosphere.Fullbar&lounge.Scenicdeck&twoprivatediningareasavailable.
Avalon 1314BardstownRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)454-5336,www.avalonfresh.com.Contempo-rarycasualrestaurantservingfreshAmericancuisine.OpenforlunchMon-Sunanddinner7daysaweek.
Baxter Station Bar & Grill 1201PayneSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)584-1635,www.baxterstation.com.Upscale&innovativeneighborhoodrestaurant&bar.
Bristol Bar & Grille 1321BardstownRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)456-1702,www.bristolbarandgrille.com.Louisvillelandmark&localfavoritesince1977.Opendaily,servinglunch,dinner&Sundaybrunch.Latenight&outdoordiningavailable.5banquetroomsavailable.Reserva-tionsaccepted.
With food this good, do you really need another reason?
A neighborhood favorite and Louisville staple for over 10 years, Buckhead
Mountain Grill combines a comfortable and relaxed mountain lodge atmosphere
with a full selection of classic, delectable foods. Come relax at one
of three locations around town.
4112 Outer Loop 502.966.5555
707 W. Riverside Dr.Jeffersonville, IN
812.284.2919 (spectacular river view)
3020 Bardstown Rd. 502.456.6680
Classic Italian food.
715 W. Riverside Dr. just across the bridge with a spectacular riverside view
812.282.3844
If you’re in the mood for Italian, it doesn’t get any better than Rocky’s Italian Grill.
Proudly celebrating our 30th anniversary, we still make all of our recipes, from pizza pies and pastas to lasagna and salmon,
the way the family made it – by hand. Mangia!
10206 Westport Rd. (off I-265 across from Home Depot)
502.339.0808
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Buckhead Mountain Grill3008BardstownRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)456-6680,www.eatatbuckheads.com.“Fall-off-the-bone”ribs,hickorygrilledsteaks.
Cafe Metro 1700BardstownRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)458-4830,www.cafemetrolouisville.com.CafeMetro&UptownCafe–2restaurantsonthesamecornerofferingexcellentfood&beverage.
Flanagan’s Gourmet Pizza & Ale House934BaxterAve.,Louisville,KY,(502)585-3700,www.flanaganslouisville.com.Featuringgourmetburgers,specialtypizzas,calzones,saladsanduniqueappetizers.Showcasingover150craft,microbrewedandimportedbeers.LocatedinthehistoricHighlandsneighborhood.
Highland Restaurants1500BardstownRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)458-0988,www.highlandcommerceguild.com.DinewiththebestlocalrestaurantsinauniquelocalneighborhoodallalongBaxterAve.&BardstownRd.Ethnic,finedining,uniqueeateries&localpubs.
J. Gumbo’s Down-Home Cajun Cookin’947BaxterAve.,Louisville,KY,(502)454-5507,www.jgumbos.com.J.Gumbo’sDownHomeCajunCookin’servesupthebig,boldflavorsoftheBayouStateforjustafewbucks.
Jack Fry’s1007BardstownRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)452-9244,www.jackfrys.com.AnupscaleAmericanBistrofeaturinglivejazz&aconviv-ialatmosphere.OpenforlunchMon-Frianddinner7daysaweek.
John E’s Restaurant & Lounge3708BardstownRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)456-1111.HomeofLouisville’sfinestprimesteaks.Lunch,dinner&Sundaybrunch.
Lilly’s 1147BardstownRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)451-0447,www.lillyslapeche.com.Cuisinewith“noboundaries”--fromwhatreviewershavecalled“themostinfluential&celebratedLouisvillerestaurantofthepastdecade.”
Lynn’s Paradise Cafe984BarretAve.,Louisville,KY,(502)583-3447,www.lynnsparadisecafe.com.Imagina-tivedecor,finehomecookingwithatwist.
Mark’s Feed Store Bar-B-Q1514BardstownRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)458-1570,www.marksfeedstore.com.“FriendlyFolksServin’FamousBBQ”since1988,wehavetakengreatprideinservingyouthebestBarbecuepossible.Comein,takeyourtime&lookaround.Youwillfindeverythingyouarecraving.
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Come see what’s fresh today.
Molly Malone’s Irish Pub & Restaurant933BaxterAve.,Louisville,KY,(502)473-1222,www.mollymalonesirishpub.com.AuthenticIrishdecor.Qualityfood,beers&music.Open7daysaweekforlunchanddinner.
O’Shea’s Irish Pub956BaxterAve.,Louisville,KY,(502)589-7373,www.osheaslouisville.com.50yearsoftradition.Fourbeautifulbarsand2lushcourt-yards.Fulllunchanddinnermenu,includingIrishfareandAmericanfavorites.Over100craft&importedbeersfromaroundtheworld.
Sapporo Japanese Grill & Sushi1706BardstownRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)479-5550,www.sapporojapanese.com.Bestsushi&teppanyaki.Havelargestgrillintown.Metro,modern&contemporary.
Seviche – A Latin Restaurant 1538BardstownRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)473-8560,www.sevicherestaurant.com.Rec-ognizedbyBon Appetiteas“BestoftheYear2006.”ChefAnthonyLamasofferscontempo-raryLatincuisineatitsbest.
Tumbleweed Southwest Grill3602BardstownRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)454-2727,www.tumbleweedrestaurants.com.Servingbig,bold,Southwestfavoritesinclud-ingsteak,ribs&fajitas.
Uptown Cafe 1624BardstownRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)458-4212,.CafeMetro&UptownCafe--2restaurantsonthesamecornerofferingexcel-lentfood&beverage.
Wick’s Pizza & Pub975BaxterAve.,Louisville,KY,(502)458-1828,www.wickspizza.com.Servingupanat-mospherethatisunlikeanydiningdestinationinLouisville.Itstartswithouraward-winning,slice-of-heavenpizza. Louisville Magazine“BestofLouisville”award4yearsinarow.
Winston’s at Sullivan University 3101BardstownRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)456-0980,www.sullivan.edu/nchs/winstons.htm.Offersintimatesophisticationwithregional&seasonalmenuselectionsaswellasaselectionoffinewines&spirits.
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DOWNTOWNOld and new combine in exciting ways in Louisville’s Downtown. Enjoy the tried-and-true traditions at one of the many es-tablished downtown restaurants, or enjoy one of the eateries at Fourth Street Live! Use the TARC Trolley system to move easily between the central business district and the East Market Arts District, often known as the Butchertown Neighborhood.
Another Place Sandwich Shop119S.7thSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)589-4115.HistoricDowntownlocationfamousforourhomemadesubs,soups,salads&desserts.WefeatureViennaPastrami&CornedBeef.
Artemisia 620E.MarketSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)583-4177,www.artemisiarestaurant.com.Cre-ativecuisinelocatedindowntownLouisville’sEastMarketartdistrictfeaturinglivejazzandfineartinanartisticatmosphere.
Bearno’s by the Bridge131W.MainSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)584-7437,www.bearnospizza.net.VotedLouis-ville’sbest.Pizza,pasta&more.LivemusicFri-Sat.Fullbar.FREEparking.FREEdelivery.Privatefacilitiesavailable.
Bendoya Sushi Bar217S.5thSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)581-0700,www.bendoyasushibar.com.Awarm,cozy,comfortableenvironmentwithfamily-likeatmosphereofferingexcellentJapanesecuisinewiththemostfreshingredients.
Bistro 301 301W.MarketSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)584-8337,www.bistro301.com.Upscale,casualdining,chef-inspireddailyspecials,freshbakeddesserts,extensivebeer&winelists.
Blu Italian Mediterranean Grille280W.JeffersonSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)627-5045,www.blugrille.com.Bluisanewconceptinrestaurantambiance.FeaturingclassicItalian,French&Spanishcuisine.Exceptionallydiversewinelist.
Bristol Bar & Grille Downtown 614W.MainSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)582-1995,www.bristolbarandgrille.com.ALouis-villelandmark&localfavoriteisjust4blocksfromtheKentuckyInternationalConventionCenter.Opendaily,servinglunch,dinner&SundayBrunch.Threeprivatebanquetroomsavailable.Reservationsaccepted.
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Browning’s Restaurant & Brewery 401E.MainSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)515-0174,www.diningonmain.com.GourmetpubfaremadewithfreshlocalingredientsbychefJayDenhamandhand-craftedbrewsbybrewmasterBrianReymiller.Patioandprivatediningavailable.
Caviar Japanese Restaurant416W.MuhammadAliBlvd.,Louisville,KY,(502)625-3090,www.caviarsushibar.com.Contemporary&traditionalJapanesecuisineinabeautifulandmodernsetting.Openforlunchanddinner6daysaweek.
Champions Sports Bar & Restaurant280W.JeffersonSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)671-4246,www.marriottlouisville.com.Goodfood,goodtimes,goodsports.
The English Grill335W.Broadway,Louisville,KY,(502)583-1234,www.brownhotel.com/dining.ElegantsurroundingsinthehistoricBrownHotel.Award-winningChefLaurentGeroli’smenufeaturescontinentalcuisinewithaKentuckyflair.
Gumby’s GARDEN ROOM CAFE911S.BrookatBreckenridgeStreet,Louis-ville,KY,(502)625-1900,www.gumbyscater-ing.com.Freshsaladbar,homemadesoups,sandwiches,desserts,etc.Bringthebunchforlunchorbrunch!Wecanaccommodatelargegroups!“AGreatMenuinaGreatVenue!”
Hard Rock Café424S.4thSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)568-2202,www.hardrock.com.Biteintotheorigi-nal.TheRock‘n’Rollrestaurantthat’sbeenkeepingthefaithsince1971.Immortaltunes,classicAmericanchow&theworld’slargestcollectionofrock‘n’rollmemorabilia.
Intermezzo Cafe & Cabaret 316W.MainSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)582-8722,www.intermezzolouisville.com.FineAmericancuisinewithaFrenchflairinasophisticatedatmosphere.Specialtheatremenuoffered.LiveentertainmentFri&Satevenings.Reservationsencouraged.
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J. Gumbo’s-Down Home Cajun Cookin’416S.FourthSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)589-9245,www.jgumbos.com.J.Gumbo’sDownHomeCajunCookin’servesupthebig,boldflavorsoftheBayouStateforjustafewbucks.
Jarfi’s Bistro at the Kentucky Center! 501W.MainSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)589-5060,www.jarfis.com.LocatedatTheKentuckyCenter.InternationalbistrocuisinewithLouisville’smostcosmopolitanatmo-sphere,expressluncheonbuffets&spectaculartheatrebuffets.Jarfi’sisstandingout!
Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse325W.MainStreet,Ste120,Louisville,KY,(502)584-0102,www.jeffruby.com.JeffRuby’sSteakhouseisa“LasVegas-style”NewYorksteakhouse,sushibar&supperclubservingUSDAPrimebeefagedonthepremises.
Joe’s Crab Shack131RiverRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)568-1171,www.joescrabshack.com.It’sloud,it’slively,it’sawholelottafun!Seafoodwithanattitude.
Los Aztecas530W.MainSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)561-8535,www.losaztecas.net.Fresh,authenticMexicanrestaurant&bar,locateddowntown,over50tequilas,privatedining&funatmo-sphere.
Lucky Strike427S.4thSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)560-1400,www.bowlluckystrike.com.Afull-servicerestaurantwitha40-ft.bar.Theperfectpartyspotforcompanymeetingswith14state-of-the-artlanes,Louisville’sonlyupscaleloungethatfeaturesabowlingalley.
Maker’s Mark Bourbon House & Lounge 446S.FourthSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)568-9009,www.makerslounge.com.Foodisthespiritofajourneyshared.ConsideryourexperiencehereatMaker’sMarkBourbonHouse&Loungeasajourney.Privatepartyroomsavailable.
Mayan Cafe813E.MarketSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)566-0651,www.themayancafe.com.OffersMayan/Mexicancuisinewithatropicalflair.Joinusforasimple,elegantmealatourLatingetaway.
LOUISVILLEBY THE NUMBERS
Have we whetted your appetite for adventure? Check out some of the fun and original attractions in Louisville:
1 Louisville has the largest collection of Victorian homes in the United States and the 3rd largest historically preserved district in the United States (located in Old Louisville).
Kentucky has the fourth-highest number of National Register listings in the nation, with nearly 3,200 listings of protected districts, sites and structures.
7th safest city (of those with populations of 500,000 or more) in the United States.
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Metro Deli & Catering400W.MarketSt.,Ste160,Louisville,KY,(502)585-4206,www.metrodeli.net.Upscale“Kentucky-style”deliservingfreshsalads,gourmetsandwiches,soups&smoothies.Breakfastavailableaswellashappyhourwithbeer&wine.WirelessInternet.
Morton’s, The Steakhouse626W.MainSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)584-0421,www.mortons.com.USDAPrimeagedbeef,lobster&seafood.Exceptionalwinelist.Privateboardroomdiningavailable.Servingdinnernightly.
The Oakroom at the Seelbach Hilton Hotel500S.4thAve.,Louisville,KY,(502)585-3200,theoakroom.seelbachhilton.com.DineinKentucky’sonly5-DiamondrestaurantfeaturingthecuisineofnationallyacclaimedIronChef,ToddRichards.
Old Spaghetti Factory235W.MarketSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)581-1070,www.osf.com.Acomfortableatmospherewithbeautifulantiquesintheheartofdowntown.
Papa John’s Downtown #81411S.2ndSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)587-7272,www.papajohns.com.Servingbetterin-gredients–betterpizza.Carryout&delivery.DowntownLouisville.
Park Place on Main 401E.MainSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)515-0172,www.diningonmain.com.Indulgeinourseasonalmenuswhichincludesuchfavoritesasprimebeef,tenderloin,organicrackoflamb&vegetarianspecialties.
Primo Restaurant & Bar 445E.MarketSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)583-1808,www.primorestaurant.net.Primo,servingcontemporaryItaliancucinainthehistoricMainMarkstreetneighborhood.Highlightsincludeawood-burningovenforpizzas&aregionalItalianwinebar.
Proof on Main 702W.MainSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)217-6360,www.proofonmain.com.AmericanfoodwithTuscaninfluences,celebratingartisanalproducts&sustainablefarming.“SpiritsoftheAmerica’s”collection,accessiblewinelist&signaturecocktailsmakeusagreatadditiontodowntown.
Quizno’s Classic Subs223S.5thSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)589-5520,www.quiznos.com.Weofferdelicious,chef-inspiredsubs,soup&saladsmadewithfreshingredients.Cateringavailable.
Red Star Tavern450S.4thSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)568-5656,www.redstartavern.net.Upscalecasualdining,includingprimesteaks,freshseafood,pasta,salads&sandwiches.Weofferfinewinelist&signaturemartinilist.Canaccommodatelargeparties.
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RIVUE 140N.4thAve.,Louisville,KY,(502)568-4239,www.galthouse.com.Ourupscaleroof-toprestaurantandloungeisunlikeanythingyou’veseenbefore.Itfeaturesbreathtakingpanoramicviews,sophisticateddécorandtwinrevolvingfloorsthatletyoudrinkitallin.
Sully’s Restaurant and Saloon434S.FourthSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)585-4100,www.sullyssaloon.com.AnIrishpubatitsfinest.FeaturingaDJnightly,dailydrinkspecials&Louisville’smosteclecticpubfare.
Tengo sed Cantina432BS.FourthSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)540-1461,www.tengosed_ky.com.Allfiesta,nosiesta.LocatedinFourthStreetLive!
TGI Fridays415S.FourthSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)585-3577,www.fridays.com.Enjoyaneclecticmenuofover80items&anewcontemporarylookatourFourthStreetLive!location.
Toast On Market736E.MarketSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)569-4099,www.toastonmarket.com.ToastonMarketoffersfabulouspancakes,frenchtoast&omelets.Homemadesoups,salads&sandwichesinHistoricDowntowngallerydistrict.Tues-Sun7AM–3PM.Breakfastalwaysavailable!
Tumbleweed Southwest Grill1201RiverRd.,Louisville,KY,(502)585-4107,www.tumbleweedrestaurants.com.Servingbig,bold,Southwestfavoritesinclud-ingsteak,ribs&fajitas.
Vincenzo’s Italian Restaurant 150S.5thSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)580-1350,www.vincenzositalianrestaurant.com.FinediningrestaurantfeaturingauthenticNorthernItalian/Continentalcuisine.
Yaching’s East West Cuisine 105S.FourthSt.,Louisville,KY,(502)585-4005,www.yachings.com.Yaching’sisanelegant&stylishrestaurantspecializinginPan-Asian&westdisheswithanAsiantwist.
LOUISVILLEBY THE NUMBERS
Have we whetted your appetite for adventure? Check out some of the fun and original attractions in Louisville:
110 Number of rides and attractions at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom
Number of pieces from the Royal Armouries in Great Britain on display at the Frazier International History Museum, the only other place to see this exhibit outside England
Animals at the 134-acre Louisville Zoo
Year the Belle of Louisville, the oldest operating Mississippi-style sternwheeler steamboat in existence, was built
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