Restaurants and Attractions in Louisville

Major Attractions:

  1. Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center: Located within the Frazier History Museum, this is the official starting point of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. fraziermuseum.org

  2. Churchill Downs and Kentucky Derby Museum: Home to the renowned Kentucky Derby, offering live racing and a comprehensive museum dedicated to the event. bourboncountry.com

Selected Restaurants:

  • Morton's The Steakhouse: A classic steakhouse offering prime-aged beef and seafood. mortons.com

  • The Old Spaghetti Factory: Family-friendly Italian dining experience. osf.com

  • Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant: A brewery and restaurant offering handcrafted beers and a diverse menu. gordonbierschrestaurants.com

  • Tavern on Fourth: An entertainment venue featuring games, food, and drinks. 4thstlive.com

  • Patrick O'Shea's: An Irish pub offering a variety of drinks and pub fare. osheaslouisville.net

  • Bob's Steak & Chop House: Renowned for its prime steaks and exceptional service. bobs-steakandchop.com

  • Abyssinia: Ethiopian cuisine offering traditional dishes. abyssinialouisville.com

  • Magnum Moon Hayloft Bar: A bar located within the Derby City Gaming complex. cambriahotellouisville.com

  • La Bodeguita de Mima: Cuban cuisine in a vibrant setting. labodeguitademima.com

Historic Hotels with Restaurants:

  • The Seelbach Hilton Louisville: A historic hotel featuring upscale dining options. seelbachhilton.com

  • The Brown Hotel: Known for its historic charm and the famous Hot Brown sandwich. brownhotel.com

  • Galt House Hotel: A landmark hotel offering multiple dining venues. galthouse.com

Selected Distilleries:

  • Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.: A family-owned distillery producing bourbon and rye whiskey. kentuckypeerless.com

  • Evan Williams Bourbon Experience: An immersive tour showcasing the bourbon-making process. evanwilliams.com

  • Old Forester Distilling Co.: Offers tours and tastings of their historic bourbon. oldforester.com

  • Angel's Envy Distillery: Known for its unique finishing process and guided tours. angelsenvy.com

  • Rabbit Hole Distillery: A modern distillery offering innovative spirits and tours. rabbitholedistillery.com

Brewpubs:

  • Against the Grain Brewery & Smokehouse: A brewery and smokehouse offering a variety of craft beers and smoked meats. atgbrewery.com

Additional Attractions:

  • Frazier History Museum: Features Kentucky history exhibitions and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center. fraziermuseum.org

  • Fourth Street Live!: A premier dining and entertainment destination in downtown Louisville. 4thstlive.com

  • Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory: Showcases the history of the famous baseball bat. sluggermuseum.com

  • Kentucky Science Center: Offers interactive exhibits and educational programs. kysciencecenter.org

  • Big Four Bridge: A pedestrian bridge connecting Louisville to Jeffersonville, Indiana, with nearby eateries. louisvillewaterfront.com

  • Cathedral of the Assumption: A historic Roman Catholic cathedral in downtown Louisville. cathedraloftheassumption.org

  • Louisville Free Public Library: Offers rotating exhibits and a vast collection of books. lfpl.org

  • Louisville City Hall: Historic building with a notable plaza. louisvilleky.gov

Farther Afield:

  • Thomas Edison House: The former residence of Thomas Edison, now a museum. edisonhouse.org

  • Old Louisville: Known for its Victorian-era houses and historic charm. oldlouisville.org

  • Speed Art Museum: Located on the University of Louisville campus, featuring diverse art collections. speedmuseum.org

Tours:

  • Fun City Tours: Offers city history tours, neighborhood explorations, and tastings of local delicacies. funcitytours.com

  • Whispers on Whiskey Row: Provides haunted history tours of Derby City. louisvilledowntown.org

Current Events and More Information:

For current events and additional information, visit the Louisville events calendar: gotolouisville.com