Things To Do
Cave Hill Cemetery & Arboretum
The site of our first date (very romantic). Catch some spooky mausoleums and headstones among beautiful foliage and Ginkgo trees. Graves of note include Colonel Sanders and Muhammad Ali. Warning: it's easy to get lost here!
Speed Art Museum
An early date spot for us, the Speed continues to be one of our favorite places to spend an afternoon. Great classic and contemporary exhibits. While there, stroll around historic Old Louisville to see 19th-century architecture. If you have extra time, hit up North Lime Coffee & Donuts or Old Louisville Coffee Co-Op.
Red Tree
Hallie's favorite maximalist spot for trinkets, knick-knacks, and things you didn't know you needed.
Cherokee Park
The jewel of Louisville's parks (and Sean's favorite), Cherokee Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who also designed Central Park in NYC. Be sure to check out the statue of Pan and the view from Dog Hill.
Chik'n & Mi
Our favorite restaurant. Super delicious chicken, ramen, and brussels. Very close to Mellwood Arts Center.
Quills Coffee
Sean's favorite coffee spot. Sit in the back courtyard while you sip.
Explore
Bardstown Road The section of this road between Taylorsville Road and Baxter Avenue has lots of neat shops, eateries, and bars and is near Cherokee Park and Cave Hill. Places of note: Ramsi's Cafe on the World, The Back Door (bar), Day's Coffee, and Carmichael's Books. Frankfort Ave Another cool strip with places to eat and drink. Very close to Mellwood. Nearby places of note: Caffe Classico, Time 4 Thai, Sergio's World of Beer, Vernon Lanes (bowling), High Horse (bar), and Play (bar). Market Street (NuLu) This downtown area is home to Garage Bar, Taj (bar), Feast BBQ, West Sixth (bar), Quills, Please & Thank You (coffee), Red Tree, Revelry (art), and more. Be ready for parallel parking! Museum Row (Main Street) 21C, Kentucky Science Center, Frazier History Museum, The Muhammad Ali Museum, Louisville Slugger, KMAC, Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, Peerless Distilling Co. Ohio River Waterfront Waterfront Park, Big Four Bridge, Botanical Gardens, Falls of the Ohio