ABOUT LOUISVILLE

DINING

Old and new combine exciting ways in Louisville’s downtown. Enjoy the tried and true traditions or enjoy one of the new eateries at Fourth Street Live!, a $70 million entertainment district. There are quiet cafes, coffee houses, ethnic restaurants, bourbon lounges, casual eateries and popular national chains. From burgers to burgoo, grits to gorgonzola, and fries to foccacia, you’ll find just the platter to please your palate.

SHOPPING

Shopping in Louisville is as varied as its dining scene. Whether you’re looking for unique souvenirs, funky home furnishings or designer wardrobe additions, you’ll find it in Louisville. For the shopping enthusiast there are several major shopping malls featuring nationally recognized retailers such as Macy’s, Dillard’s, Chico’s, Williams-Sonoma, Old Navy and Gap. If your passion is antiques, there are shops with amazing finds, ranging from jewelry to furniture to collectibles, scattered throughout the community. Downtown, find exquisite creations of glass or authentic Kentucky-made crafts. Antique stores and boutiques dot both Bardstown Road and Baxter Avenue; if you’re looking for that one-of-a-kind item, this is the place to find it. Upscale consignment shops line Frankfort Avenue where deals can be found on designer clothes for unbelievable prices. So get your credit card and walking shoes ready and head out into the city for some bargain hunting, window-shopping or just plain splurging.

AREA ATTARCTIONS

With more than 120 attractions, Louisville has something for every age and interest. Discover the history of the city’s beginnings on the Ohio River, the traditions of the Kentucky Derby or the makings of the legendary Louisville Slugger. London’s Royal Armories are on display at their only location outside of England, the Frazier International History Museum and the life and ideals of Muhammad Ali can be explored at a magnificent center in his hometown. Take time to explore the city’s nooks and crannies in the neighborhoods like Old Louisville. Visit the "Urban Bourbon Trail," where you can raise a glass at six of the world’s best-stocked and most-celebrated whiskey bars. Or take a short drive to one of Bourbon Country’s famous distilleries.

Louisville is also an art city. The Speed Art Museum, Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft and the new 21C Museum Hotel offer permanent and changing exhibits. Galleries abound with monthly "trolley hops" to showcase exhibits. Blown glass is a popular medium with two downtown studios – Glassworks and Flame Run. Louisville is one of only a few cities in the U.S. with a professional full-time orchestra, opera, ballet, children’s theatre, dinner theatre and Broadway series.

For more information on the following attractions, please visit www.gotolouisville.com or contact the Convention Visitor’s Bureau at 800.626.5646.

  • Fourth Street Live!
  • Caesars Indiana
  • Churchill Downs
  • Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom
  • Louisville Zoo
  • Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
  • Huber’s Orchard & Winery and Joe Huber Family Farm & Restaurant
  • Louisville Science Center & IMAX
  • Kentucky Derby Museum
  • Derby Dinner Playhouse
  • Speed Art Museum
  • Muhammad Ali Center
  • Belle of Louisville