Things to do in and near Butchertown/ Nulu Neighborhoods
Food Scene
They deliver! Delicious Italian food. Their flatbread pizzas are some of the best in town. Excellent selection of locally brewed beers.
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Pizza LUPO
1540 Frankfort AveThey deliver! Delicious Italian food. Their flatbread pizzas are some of the best in town. Excellent selection of locally brewed beers.
You'll probably want to drive or take a ride share. About 2 miles from the house. (its across the street from Silver Dollar) Fantastic whiskey list. Saloon style menu. Open late and usually hopping after midnight. Currently advising reservations as they're taking Covid super seriously and are only doing limited seating. Wonderful Southern brunch option.
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The Green Building Gallery
732 E Market StYou'll probably want to drive or take a ride share. About 2 miles from the house. (its across the street from Silver Dollar) Fantastic whiskey list. Saloon style menu. Open late and usually hopping after midnight. Currently advising reservations as they're taking Covid super seriously and are only doing limited seating. Wonderful Southern brunch option.
Walking distance. Farm to table restaurant with delicious snack and small plate options- the General Tso's cauliflower is one of my favorite snacks. Great bar list as well. Open during the day as well as evenings which is nice. Walking distance from the house.
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Naive Kitchen + Bar
1001 E Washington StWalking distance. Farm to table restaurant with delicious snack and small plate options- the General Tso's cauliflower is one of my favorite snacks. Great bar list as well. Open during the day as well as evenings which is nice. Walking distance from the house.
Walking distance. Pho, bahn mi and noodle bowls. Cheap, fast and delicious.
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Pho Ba Luu
1019 E Main StWalking distance. Pho, bahn mi and noodle bowls. Cheap, fast and delicious.
Walking distance. Wonderful breakfast/ brunch option. They have great bloody marys and mimosas. Make a reservation because they fill up quickly.
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Wild Eggs
121 S Floyd StWalking distance. Wonderful breakfast/ brunch option. They have great bloody marys and mimosas. Make a reservation because they fill up quickly.
Walking distance. Excellent brunch/ breakfast option. Make a reservation because they fill up quickly.
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Toast On Market
620 E Market StWalking distance. Excellent brunch/ breakfast option. Make a reservation because they fill up quickly.
Walking distance. One of the most interesting restaurants in town- traditional Mayan street food with an upscale international flair. All their food is locally sourced and extremely seasonal. Lunch and dinner hours, but make a reservation because this tiny restaurant fills up quickly. Sidewalk seating on a nice day.
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Mayan Cafe
813 E Market StWalking distance. One of the most interesting restaurants in town- traditional Mayan street food with an upscale international flair. All their food is locally sourced and extremely seasonal. Lunch and dinner hours, but make a reservation because this tiny restaurant fills up quickly. Sidewalk seating on a nice day.
Walking distance. Locally roasted and brewed coffee spot. They also have a good variety of snacks all day long. Wonderful spot to work for a bit or catch up on emails.
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Quills Coffee Firehouse
802 E Main StWalking distance. Locally roasted and brewed coffee spot. They also have a good variety of snacks all day long. Wonderful spot to work for a bit or catch up on emails.
Walking distance. Best cookies in town, hands down. They also serve coffee, tea and a variety of breakfast snacks. Super popular remote working spot.
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Please & Thank You
800 E Market StWalking distance. Best cookies in town, hands down. They also serve coffee, tea and a variety of breakfast snacks. Super popular remote working spot.
You'll probably want to drive or take a ride share. About 2 miles from the house. Has great food and a wonderful outdoor patio on Historic Frankfort Avenue. Great brunch on Sundays. Cant beat their bottomless mimosas.
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The Hub
2235 Frankfort AveYou'll probably want to drive or take a ride share. About 2 miles from the house. Has great food and a wonderful outdoor patio on Historic Frankfort Avenue. Great brunch on Sundays. Cant beat their bottomless mimosas.
Walking distance, but its about a mile and a half. Great local brewery. Mr. Toasty truck on the patio provides some pretty delicious bar food (think fancy fries, tacos, ect) Really tasty and super reasonably priced. Gorgeous two tiered patio is perfect for nice days. Super dog friendly.
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Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter AveWalking distance, but its about a mile and a half. Great local brewery. Mr. Toasty truck on the patio provides some pretty delicious bar food (think fancy fries, tacos, ect) Really tasty and super reasonably priced. Gorgeous two tiered patio is perfect for nice days. Super dog friendly.
Walking distance. Delicious BBQ. Home to the now famous Bourbon Slushy. Get there early because the line gets ridiculous at lunch.
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Feast BBQ
909 E Market StWalking distance. Delicious BBQ. Home to the now famous Bourbon Slushy. Get there early because the line gets ridiculous at lunch.
Walking distance. Super tasty fried chicken- as hot as you like it. Great beer list, mostly local stuff.
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Royals Hot Chicken
736 E Market StWalking distance. Super tasty fried chicken- as hot as you like it. Great beer list, mostly local stuff.
You'll probably want to drive or take a ride share. About 2 miles from the house. Adorable spot with really really great tacos.
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Taco Luchador
938 Baxter AveYou'll probably want to drive or take a ride share. About 2 miles from the house. Adorable spot with really really great tacos.
Walking distance. Super fun local brewery. Delicous beer and a delightful patio. Right next to Bandidos. Who doesn't love tacos and beer?
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Falls City Brewing Company - Taproom and Beer Garden
901 E Liberty StWalking distance. Super fun local brewery. Delicous beer and a delightful patio. Right next to Bandidos. Who doesn't love tacos and beer?
Walking distance. Delicious and unique take on a Southern staple. Good bloody marys and super convenient location.
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Biscuit Belly - Nulu
900 E Main StWalking distance. Delicious and unique take on a Southern staple. Good bloody marys and super convenient location.
This place is frigging amazing. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is fantastic. Beautiful outdoor area in the back. Get a reservation if you can (its available online) or expect an hour + wait. Its worth it. Literally everything is delicious but the fish dishes are particularly excellent.
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La Bodeguita De Mima | Cuban Restaurant & Rum Bar
725 E Market StThis place is frigging amazing. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is fantastic. Beautiful outdoor area in the back. Get a reservation if you can (its available online) or expect an hour + wait. Its worth it. Literally everything is delicious but the fish dishes are particularly excellent.
Awesome lunch spot behind La Bogaduita de Mima (big yellow building on Market; just walk around the side to the back. Its located in the building behind the restaurant, under the covered patio area). Arepas are South American street food; kinda like a sandwich but on a corn based thick tortilla type bread. Tons of options, and the servings are HUGE. We usually split but they reheat well if you have leftovers. Try the fresh juices too; they're delicous.
Señora Arepa
117 Saint Matthews AvenueAwesome lunch spot behind La Bogaduita de Mima (big yellow building on Market; just walk around the side to the back. Its located in the building behind the restaurant, under the covered patio area). Arepas are South American street food; kinda like a sandwich but on a corn based thick tortilla type bread. Tons of options, and the servings are HUGE. We usually split but they reheat well if you have leftovers. Try the fresh juices too; they're delicous.
Delicious pizza in the Nulu Marketplace. Individual pan pizzas plus a really nice menu of other things. Right next to West 6th. Giant courtyard for nice weather.
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Emmy Squared - Nulu
825 E Market StDelicious pizza in the Nulu Marketplace. Individual pan pizzas plus a really nice menu of other things. Right next to West 6th. Giant courtyard for nice weather.
Delicious cajun food and a truly fantastic bar in the basement for late night jazz and blues lovers. Best patio in the downtown area. Make a reservation.
Lou Lou on Market
Delicious cajun food and a truly fantastic bar in the basement for late night jazz and blues lovers. Best patio in the downtown area. Make a reservation.
Inside the AC Hotel, Italian fusion. Very good, reasonably priced.
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bar Vetti
727 East Market StreetInside the AC Hotel, Italian fusion. Very good, reasonably priced.
Local favorite- cajun flair seafood. Extremely delicious. Go at lunch for smaller portions and less wait.
The Seafood Lady
Local favorite- cajun flair seafood. Extremely delicious. Go at lunch for smaller portions and less wait.
Traditional American style Mexican food. Super cool space.
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Guaca Mole
900 East Market StreetTraditional American style Mexican food. Super cool space.
MozzaPi @ Ten20 Butchertown
inside the Ten20 Brewery- pretty darn tasty.
One of my favorites- you'll want to drive or ride-share as its a few miles away in the Clifton Neighborhood. Wonderful American-French style food and an incredible bourbon/whiskey list.
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Bourbons Bistro
2255 Frankfort AveOne of my favorites- you'll want to drive or ride-share as its a few miles away in the Clifton Neighborhood. Wonderful American-French style food and an incredible bourbon/whiskey list.
One of the more upscale restaurants within walking distance. Make a reservation- its a small dining room and it fills up fast.
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Wiltshire on Market
636 E Market StOne of the more upscale restaurants within walking distance. Make a reservation- its a small dining room and it fills up fast.
Absolutely gorgeous coffee shop and bakery. They have the best croissants and cruffins in town. Easy walk as parking is always challenging.
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Butchertown Grocery
743 E Washington StAbsolutely gorgeous coffee shop and bakery. They have the best croissants and cruffins in town. Easy walk as parking is always challenging.
Next door to Nami, Neighbors Noodles is a fast noodle shop with some pretty great ramen.
Neighbors Noodles
Next door to Nami, Neighbors Noodles is a fast noodle shop with some pretty great ramen.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great selection of both locally made and guest taps from microbreweries around the country. There is a lovely outdoor area that is super pet and kiddo friendly, and weekends there are a few food trucks outside.
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Apocalypse Brew Works
1612 Mellwood AveGreat selection of both locally made and guest taps from microbreweries around the country. There is a lovely outdoor area that is super pet and kiddo friendly, and weekends there are a few food trucks outside.
Taj Louisville
807 E Market StOpen until 4am- delightful spot.
This delightful wine bar has a fantastic patio and is open for late night snacks.
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Nouvelle Bar & Bottle
214 S Clay StThis delightful wine bar has a fantastic patio and is open for late night snacks.
Try all sorts of champagnes and champagne related cocktails . Reservations available for groups.
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The Champagnery
1764 Frankfort AveTry all sorts of champagnes and champagne related cocktails . Reservations available for groups.
Located next to Slugger Field. Full tours available.
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Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main StLocated next to Slugger Field. Full tours available.
Proof On Main
702 W Main StExcellent bar located in the 21 C Hotel
Great drinks, djs on the weekend. Live music in the back on weekends during the summer. A great afterparty spot when the concert is over.
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Galaxie
732 E Market StGreat drinks, djs on the weekend. Live music in the back on weekends during the summer. A great afterparty spot when the concert is over.
Delicious locally brewed beer, delightful patio and never super crowded.
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Falls City Brewing Company - Taproom and Beer Garden
901 E Liberty StDelicious locally brewed beer, delightful patio and never super crowded.
Great beer list, tasty food. Easy 5 minute walk from the apartment.
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TEN20 Craft Brewery
1020 E Washington StGreat beer list, tasty food. Easy 5 minute walk from the apartment.
West Sixth NuLu
817 E Market StExcellent beer, outdoor beer garden
Open super late- until 4am. Nightlife hub. Walking distance from the apartment.
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Taj Louisville
807 E Market StOpen super late- until 4am. Nightlife hub. Walking distance from the apartment.
Super popular bar for the late night crowd. Easy walk. Open late. Cheap cocktails and interesting crowd. Local favorite for keeping the party going after a show or concert.
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High Horse
1032 Story AveSuper popular bar for the late night crowd. Easy walk. Open late. Cheap cocktails and interesting crowd. Local favorite for keeping the party going after a show or concert.
Who doesn't love kareoke and saki? Private rooms can be booked if you're not into the main stage. Great little patio with music on the weekends in the warmer months.
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NoraeBar
717 E Market StWho doesn't love kareoke and saki? Private rooms can be booked if you're not into the main stage. Great little patio with music on the weekends in the warmer months.
Close to the YUM Center- fantastic bourbon list and mighty tasty food.
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Down One Bourbon Bar
321 W Main StClose to the YUM Center- fantastic bourbon list and mighty tasty food.
Close to the YUM Center- honkytonk meets Bourbon. Pretty darn good food and a nice, casual vibe. Live music on the weekends.
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Merle's Whiskey Kitchen
122 W Main StClose to the YUM Center- honkytonk meets Bourbon. Pretty darn good food and a nice, casual vibe. Live music on the weekends.
Entertainment & Activities
The Louisville Palace
Lots of mid-size concerts happen here. Beautiful theatre.
Headliners Music Hall
1386 Lexington RdLots of concerts in town happen here
Want to drink beer and throw axes at a target? This is the place for you. Make a reservation because they fill up quickly. Walking distance from the house.
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Flying Axes
610 N Clay StWant to drink beer and throw axes at a target? This is the place for you. Make a reservation because they fill up quickly. Walking distance from the house.
One of the nicest golf courses in town. Located in a park designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted
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Cherokee Golf Course
2501 Alexander RdOne of the nicest golf courses in town. Located in a park designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted
The most famous track in horse racing. Churchill Downs isn't just for Derby time. There are both spring and fall meets, and Thursdays during the summer there are night races and entertainment on the paddock. Definitely worth checking out. Fun for the whole family.
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Churchill Downs
700 Central AveThe most famous track in horse racing. Churchill Downs isn't just for Derby time. There are both spring and fall meets, and Thursdays during the summer there are night races and entertainment on the paddock. Definitely worth checking out. Fun for the whole family.
Home to most major concerts, UofL basketball games and other major events.
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KFC Yum Center
1 Arena PlazaHome to most major concerts, UofL basketball games and other major events.
Home to the Louisville Bats and the Louisville FC Soccer team (until 2020)
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Louisville Slugger Field
401 E Main StHome to the Louisville Bats and the Louisville FC Soccer team (until 2020)
Super cool skate park- largest in the city. Walking distance from the house.
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Dave Armstrong Extreme Park
531 Franklin StSuper cool skate park- largest in the city. Walking distance from the house.
Famous racetrack- spring and fall meets, and night racing in the summer. Definitely a fun way to spend a day. You'll need to drive or ride share as its about 15 minutes away.
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Churchill Downs
700 Central AveFamous racetrack- spring and fall meets, and night racing in the summer. Definitely a fun way to spend a day. You'll need to drive or ride share as its about 15 minutes away.
Sightseeing
Louisville has one of the best zoos in the country, with beautiful enclosures and a diverse collection of species including penguins and one of the most popular polar bear exhibits in the country.
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Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian WayLouisville has one of the best zoos in the country, with beautiful enclosures and a diverse collection of species including penguins and one of the most popular polar bear exhibits in the country.
This urban bottling facility and tasting room is worth a trip downtown.
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Jim Beam Urban Stillhouse
404 S 4th StThis urban bottling facility and tasting room is worth a trip downtown.
Louisville's newest distillery. Tours available.
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Rabbit Hole Distillery
711 E Jefferson StLouisville's newest distillery. Tours available.
Learn about Bourbon history with this great tour and shopping experience.
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Ukuxhumanisa kwe-Evan Williams Bourbon
528 W Main StLearn about Bourbon history with this great tour and shopping experience.
Copper and Kings makes a delicious brandy and several absenthes. Their distillery and event space is located just down the street from the house. Worth a tour to see how things are made and to do a tasting.
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Copper & Kings American Brandy Company
1121 E Washington StCopper and Kings makes a delicious brandy and several absenthes. Their distillery and event space is located just down the street from the house. Worth a tour to see how things are made and to do a tasting.
Walk from Louisville to Indiana and back (2 miles from one ramp to the other). Visit historic Jeffersonville on the other side of the bridge - home to lots of cute restaurants, shops and dessert options. Lots of people ride their bikes.
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Big Four Pedestrian Bridge
Big Four Pedestrian BridgeWalk from Louisville to Indiana and back (2 miles from one ramp to the other). Visit historic Jeffersonville on the other side of the bridge - home to lots of cute restaurants, shops and dessert options. Lots of people ride their bikes.
Mint Julep offers the best tours in Bourbon Country. They take care of everything including the driving so you can enjoy your time here. All their tours are highly recommended and they can manage your group no matter how large or how small
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Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville
210 W Liberty StMint Julep offers the best tours in Bourbon Country. They take care of everything including the driving so you can enjoy your time here. All their tours are highly recommended and they can manage your group no matter how large or how small
Home to the famous bat- take a tour and make your own.
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I-Museum ne-Factoy ye-Louisville Slugger
800 W Main StHome to the famous bat- take a tour and make your own.
Historic home to George Rogers Clark, one of the founding fathers of Louisville. Definitely a fun way to spend a day.
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Historic Locust Grove
561 Blankenbaker LnHistoric home to George Rogers Clark, one of the founding fathers of Louisville. Definitely a fun way to spend a day.
Walking distance; down at Waterfront Park. This pedistrian /bike only bridge takes you across the Ohio River to the delightful little town of Jeffersonville, Indiana. Dogs are not allowed, unfortunately. Super cute restaurants. The lawn under the bridge on ramp is home to most waterfront concerts and many day festivals.
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Umgwaqo Wamabini Othize
1101 River RdWalking distance; down at Waterfront Park. This pedistrian /bike only bridge takes you across the Ohio River to the delightful little town of Jeffersonville, Indiana. Dogs are not allowed, unfortunately. Super cute restaurants. The lawn under the bridge on ramp is home to most waterfront concerts and many day festivals.
Parks & Nature
Home to many music festivals and events, Waterfront Park is also a great place to go for a run or a walk along the river. Walking distance from the park.
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Waterfront Park
129 River RdHome to many music festivals and events, Waterfront Park is also a great place to go for a run or a walk along the river. Walking distance from the park.
One of Louisville's many beautiful Olmstead Parks. 2.5 mile loop around the park is great for walking or bike riding. Currently shut down to cars because of Covid; pedestrian only until further notice.
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Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdOne of Louisville's many beautiful Olmstead Parks. 2.5 mile loop around the park is great for walking or bike riding. Currently shut down to cars because of Covid; pedestrian only until further notice.
Delightful small gardens worth a walk through. Free.
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Waterfront Botanical Gardens
1435 Frankfort AveDelightful small gardens worth a walk through. Free.
Gorgeous botanical gardens- setting for many events and weddings in town.
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Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
6220 Old Lagrange RdGorgeous botanical gardens- setting for many events and weddings in town.
Arts & Culture
Hand blown glass studio. Around the corner from the house.
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Pyro Gallery
1006 E Washington StHand blown glass studio. Around the corner from the house.
Kentucky Science Center
727 W Main StKentucky's Science Museum.
Home to many arts and culture performances and events.
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The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
501 W Main StHome to many arts and culture performances and events.
Home to The Humana Festival of New American Plays. Regional theatre.
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Actors Theatre of Louisville
315 W Market StHome to The Humana Festival of New American Plays. Regional theatre.
Home to the History of Bourbon Experience. The official start to the Bourbon Trail.
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I-Frazier History Museum
829 W Main StHome to the History of Bourbon Experience. The official start to the Bourbon Trail.
Located on the main campus at the University of Louisville
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I-Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd StLocated on the main campus at the University of Louisville
The lower levels of the 21 C is a modern art museum. Walk through to see exhibits that change regularly
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21 US-31E
21 US-31EThe lower levels of the 21 C is a modern art museum. Walk through to see exhibits that change regularly
Shopping
Home to a curated collection of art and other items created by local artists.
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Revelry Boutique Gallery
742 E Market StHome to a curated collection of art and other items created by local artists.
Delightful boutique with items you won't find anywhere else in town.
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Six Sisters Boutique
804 E Market StDelightful boutique with items you won't find anywhere else in town.
Part antiques part modern decor, this store goes on for days.
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Red Tree Furniture
701 E Market StPart antiques part modern decor, this store goes on for days.