Captain's Cabin Guidebook for Louisville
Sightseeing
Louisville is packed with things to do from great museums, art galleries, concert halls and theaters in downtown to Churchill Downs and Kentucky Derby to the outdoor adventures in lush parks and along the Bourbon Trail, Louisville has something for everyone and every mood.
Get the Kentucky Derby experience at the Museum and the seasonal races.
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Churchill Downs
700 Central AveGet the Kentucky Derby experience at the Museum and the seasonal races.
Evan Williams Bourbon Iskustvo
528 W Main StStart you Urban Bourbon trail here
Distillery, tour and museum all in one and part of the great Bourbon Trail
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Jim Beam American Stillhouse
568 Happy Hollow RdDistillery, tour and museum all in one and part of the great Bourbon Trail
Muzej i tvornica Louisville Slugger
800 W Main StBaseball fan paradise!
Quintessential Kentucky in Stephen Foster's home displaying southern hospitality, music and period fashion
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My Old Kentucky Home Campground
668 Loretto RdQuintessential Kentucky in Stephen Foster's home displaying southern hospitality, music and period fashion
Full of history about the settlement of Louisville and the famous family of George Rogers Clark, Rev War hero and older brother of William.
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Historic Locust Grove
561 Blankenbaker LnFull of history about the settlement of Louisville and the famous family of George Rogers Clark, Rev War hero and older brother of William.
Louisville Glassworks
815 W Market StMake your own art or buy unique pieces.
One of our favs! Great for history lovers. Special exhibits are always changing.
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Frazier Povijesni Muzej
829 W Main StOne of our favs! Great for history lovers. Special exhibits are always changing.
Covers Ali's roots in Louisville, boxing career and civil rights leadership.
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Muhammad Ali Centar
144 N 6th StCovers Ali's roots in Louisville, boxing career and civil rights leadership.
Food Scene
Louisville has been recognized as the Best Foodie City. Choices abound due to a large population of award winning famous chefs specializing in every type of food: Ethiopian, Cuban, Mexican, Spanish, Greek, Italian.
Cottage Cafe
11609 Main StGreat lunch spot open 11-2 with homemade soups and 12 inch high pies
Queen of Sheba Restaurant
2804 Taylorsville RdAuthentic Ethiopian food
Starbucks
1321 S Hurstbourne PkwyWhen you have to have your latte!
MilkWood Restaurant
316 W Main StTrendy, sophisticated Fusion food
Awesome fish and seafood. Beautiful outdoor seating along the river. Super fancy smoking drinks.
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River House Restaurant and Raw Bar
3015 River RdAwesome fish and seafood. Beautiful outdoor seating along the river. Super fancy smoking drinks.
Yummy modern fusion food. Great salads and healthier options.
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Mussel & Burger Bar
113 S 7th StYummy modern fusion food. Great salads and healthier options.
Morton's The Steakhouse
626 West Main StreetGreat steaks.
Swizzle Dinner & Drinks
140 North Fourth StreetFancy restaurant in the Galt House downtown.
Havana Rumba Middletown
12003 Shelbyville RdCasual Cuban food with live music on summer weekends
Our favorite Italian restaurant. White tablecloths, great drink menu, noted chefs.
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Martini Italian Bistro
4021 Summit Plaza DrOur favorite Italian restaurant. White tablecloths, great drink menu, noted chefs.
The Grape Leaf
2217 Frankfort AveMediterranean food for reasonable prices.
El Mundo
1767 Frankfort AveCozy outdoor patio in a fun party of town.
Connors Steak & Seafood
Melt-in-your-mouth steaks!
Overlooking the Ohio river. Fancy drinks, great seafood risotto! Plus, the freshest fish around.
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River House Restaurant and Raw Bar
3015 River RdOverlooking the Ohio river. Fancy drinks, great seafood risotto! Plus, the freshest fish around.
Porch Kitchen & Bar
280 W Jefferson StFireplace and elegant vibe to sip your favorite bourbon.
BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse - S. Hurstbourne
1890 S Hurstbourne PkwyTuscan chicken or Portobello pizza are a couple highlights in this casual spots bar.
BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse - S. Hurstbourne
1890 S Hurstbourne PkwyTuscan chicken or Portobello pizza are a couple highlights in this casual spots bar.
Four Pegs
1053 Goss AveFour Pegs
1053 Goss AveGreat Southern BBQ in a quaint part of town.
Martini Italian Bistro
4021 Summit Plaza DrGreat Italian food in white tablecloth setting.
Arts & Culture
Awesome history museum with a renown military collection and travelling exhibits
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Frazier Povijesni Muzej
829 W Main StAwesome history museum with a renown military collection and travelling exhibits
Create your own artwork out of glass and tour the facility
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Louisville Glassworks
815 W Market StCreate your own artwork out of glass and tour the facility
Great overview of Louisville history is available every hour for a nominal fee. Broadway shows are shown regularly.
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The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
501 W Main StGreat overview of Louisville history is available every hour for a nominal fee. Broadway shows are shown regularly.
Beautiful art deco venue for musical performances and old movies
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Louisville Palace
625 S 4th StBeautiful art deco venue for musical performances and old movies
Shopping
Full of unique Kentucky gift items and local food products.
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A Taste of Kentucky
11800 Shelbyville RoadFull of unique Kentucky gift items and local food products.
Butchertown
Great area for eclectic shopping. Try Butchertown Market.
Great boutique shopping, interesting restaurants and Copper and King distillery with a great outdoor area.
Butchertown
Great boutique shopping, interesting restaurants and Copper and King distillery with a great outdoor area.
Entertainment & Activities
Charlie Vettiner Park
5550 Charlie Vettiner Park RdChampionship disc golf course, ball fields, playground and picnic area
Great biking, hiking and walking trails or you can rent a canoe for a relaxing float.
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The Parklands of Floyds Fork
Blue Heron RoadGreat biking, hiking and walking trails or you can rent a canoe for a relaxing float.
Exquisite views after kayaking, hiking, rock wall climbing, zip lining. Great dive bar/ outdoor shop on the way into the park.
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Red River Gorge
Exquisite views after kayaking, hiking, rock wall climbing, zip lining. Great dive bar/ outdoor shop on the way into the park.
Kayaks for rent and transport are just 10 minutes from us. Beautiful easy 3 hour float.
Blue Moon Canoe And Kayak Of Kentucky
947 S Pope Lick RdKayaks for rent and transport are just 10 minutes from us. Beautiful easy 3 hour float.
Vettiner Golf Course
10207 Mary Dell Ln18-hole public golf course adjacent to our property.
Louisville Tourism
401 W Main StAlways great performances
KFC Yum Center
1 Arena PlazaCheck the web site for the midst popular performers of today.
Make your own glass plate or blown glass Christmas ornament or buy the gorgeous works from local artists.
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Louisville Glassworks
815 W Market StMake your own glass plate or blown glass Christmas ornament or buy the gorgeous works from local artists.
Drinks & Nightlife
Recbar
10301 Taylorsville RdFun atmosphere, young crowd
Take a beautiful drive through the rolling hills of Kentucky and arrive at Limestone Branch Distillery. Take a fun-filled tour with Stephen and try a Kentucky Bloody Mary with a bacon salt rim.
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Limestone Branch Distillery
1280 Veterans Memorial HwyTake a beautiful drive through the rolling hills of Kentucky and arrive at Limestone Branch Distillery. Take a fun-filled tour with Stephen and try a Kentucky Bloody Mary with a bacon salt rim.
Evan Williams Bourbon Iskustvo
528 W Main StClosest Bourbon tour covers a lot of history.
Just 40 minutes or so from here is a new micro distillery
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Destilerija Castle & Key
4445 McCracken PikeJust 40 minutes or so from here is a new micro distillery
Rabbit Hole Distillery
711 E Jefferson StA local favorite distillery.
Beautiful drive to a sprawling distillery. Undergoing renovations now so check first.
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Bourbon Heritage Center
1311 Gilkey Run RdBeautiful drive to a sprawling distillery. Undergoing renovations now so check first.
The Limbo
411 W Chestnut StWacky tiki bar in downtown with funky seasonal drinks.
Copper & Kings American Brandy Company
1121 E Washington StHipster spot for tasting new bourbons with rock and pop music.
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Copper & Kings American Brandy Company
1121 E Washington StHipster spot for tasting new bourbons with rock and pop music.