Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
If you're out near the East end for any reason (or if you just want to explore), make sure to stop in at the beautifully rustic MozzaPi for fantastic baked goods and breakfast eats - definitely try the smoked grits. Their lunch menu features small pizzas and sandwiches and everything is made in house, most of which in their huge wood fired oven.
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MozzaPi
12102 La Grange RdIf you're out near the East end for any reason (or if you just want to explore), make sure to stop in at the beautifully rustic MozzaPi for fantastic baked goods and breakfast eats - definitely try the smoked grits. Their lunch menu features small pizzas and sandwiches and everything is made in house, most of which in their huge wood fired oven.
Good tacos and tortas for a quick bite. There are two locations, one on Baxter that is a little smaller and one off Shelbyville Rd in St. Matthews that has a bit more seating. Either location is great!
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Taco Luchador
938 Baxter AveGood tacos and tortas for a quick bite. There are two locations, one on Baxter that is a little smaller and one off Shelbyville Rd in St. Matthews that has a bit more seating. Either location is great!
Great spot for Brunch or try out Holy Grale if you want similar food and drink later on in the day. Well executed and unique, Gralehaus offers gastropub style brunch with an emphasis on Southern style food.
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Gralehaus
1001 Baxter AveGreat spot for Brunch or try out Holy Grale if you want similar food and drink later on in the day. Well executed and unique, Gralehaus offers gastropub style brunch with an emphasis on Southern style food.
This Clifton bakery and cafe is straight out of a scene in Paris. The fresh pastries are fantastic, we recommend the coconut macaroons for something familiar and the kouign amann for a rare treat. Bottomless Illy coffee is a must if you're staying for brunch and the breakfast pizza is our favorite, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
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Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe
2868 Frankfort AveThis Clifton bakery and cafe is straight out of a scene in Paris. The fresh pastries are fantastic, we recommend the coconut macaroons for something familiar and the kouign amann for a rare treat. Bottomless Illy coffee is a must if you're staying for brunch and the breakfast pizza is our favorite, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
Drinks & Nightlife
For a fun night out, check out Recbar for nostalgia and generous portions. Recbar has nostalgia galore, from pinball games to the arcade, it's sure to bring back memories.
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Recbar
10301 Taylorsville RdFor a fun night out, check out Recbar for nostalgia and generous portions. Recbar has nostalgia galore, from pinball games to the arcade, it's sure to bring back memories.
Chill neighborhood haunt offering house brewed beer and some food options. Most recommended during the Christmas season for their holiday Tripel "Noel".
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Monnik Beer Company
1036 E Burnett AveChill neighborhood haunt offering house brewed beer and some food options. Most recommended during the Christmas season for their holiday Tripel "Noel".
If you're looking for a swanky speakeasy with upscale drinks, this is your spot. A dimly lit, nondescript building furnished with leather chairs is a great environment to kick back for a drink after dinner. Cocktails are unique and the waitstaff is knowledgeable.
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North of Bourbon
935 Goss AveIf you're looking for a swanky speakeasy with upscale drinks, this is your spot. A dimly lit, nondescript building furnished with leather chairs is a great environment to kick back for a drink after dinner. Cocktails are unique and the waitstaff is knowledgeable.
Sightseeing
During horse racing season, this is a great place to go watch the races or you can stop by at any time of year and check out the museum. The Kentucky Derby is also kind of a big deal.
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Churchill Downs
700 Central AveDuring horse racing season, this is a great place to go watch the races or you can stop by at any time of year and check out the museum. The Kentucky Derby is also kind of a big deal.
Parks & Nature
Since the Louisville Loop spans 100 miles, I'm just listing my favorite of the parks along the way, but if you like this one, check out Pope Lick Park and the Parklands of Floyds Fork. Paved trails and normal hiking trails offer something for everyone here.
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Turkey Run Park
Seatonville RoadSince the Louisville Loop spans 100 miles, I'm just listing my favorite of the parks along the way, but if you like this one, check out Pope Lick Park and the Parklands of Floyds Fork. Paved trails and normal hiking trails offer something for everyone here.
Another great place to hike or run, this park is a little farther out, but is a great place if you enjoy a good hike.
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Bernheim Arboretum ne-Research
2075 Clermont RoadAnother great place to hike or run, this park is a little farther out, but is a great place if you enjoy a good hike.
Good place for hiking between 3 and 13 mile trails and offers some nice views along the way. Trail runners and mountain bikers are welcome too!
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Jefferson Memorial Forest
11311 Mitchell Hill RoadGood place for hiking between 3 and 13 mile trails and offers some nice views along the way. Trail runners and mountain bikers are welcome too!
The Louisville waterfront park runs right into this walking bridge, which takes you across the Ohio river to southern Indiana. This is a great place to take a stroll on a nice day and visit some of the little shops across the river before heading back.
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Big Four Bridge Entrance
1101 River RdThe Louisville waterfront park runs right into this walking bridge, which takes you across the Ohio river to southern Indiana. This is a great place to take a stroll on a nice day and visit some of the little shops across the river before heading back.
Arts & Culture
Smaller, but well curated art museum at the University of Louisville. If you're looking for an afternoon spot to peruse some art, this is your spot.
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I-Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd StSmaller, but well curated art museum at the University of Louisville. If you're looking for an afternoon spot to peruse some art, this is your spot.
Entertainment & Activities
Louisville's zoo is slightly smaller, but a great way to spend an afternoon with kids. Open year-round so there is always something to see!
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Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian WayLouisville's zoo is slightly smaller, but a great way to spend an afternoon with kids. Open year-round so there is always something to see!