Immerse yourself in the tastes and tales of Louisville while you experience the city one bite at a time. There are several to choose from through “Louisville Food Tours,” who were named as one of America’s Best Food Tours by Inside Hook. One of Louisville’s lively neighborhoods is Paristown Point, a quirky development nestled between the tight-knit communities of Germantown, Smoketown, Phoenix Hill and the Highlands.
One of Louisville’s oldest neighborhoods, Butchertown, just east of downtown, was the city’s original meatpacking district with butcher shops domi- nating the area in the 1800s. These days, though one large meatpacker still anchors the area, Butchertown has undergone a renaissance and is seeing an influx of tasty restaurants, chic boutiques, the city’s only brandy distillery, and a state-of-the-art stadium. For a heart-thumping adventure, try indoor rock climbing at Climb NuLu or tee up on a PGA Tour venue at Five Iron Golf (with a new location down- town in addition to NuLu) with ten TrackMan golf simulators. If golf is your thing, venture out to both Top Golf and Puttshack in St. Matthews. Enjoy an authentic Bourbon experience at Angel’s Envy or Rabbit Hole Distillery, where you can take inti- mate tours, capped off with guided tastings. Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. is a newer tasting experience in NuLu, offering unique, straight-from-the barrel unfil- tered whiskey. Located in a renovated 145-year-old church, Bob’s Dylan’s Heaven’s Door Bourbon brand has established the renowned The Last Refuge.
A Louisville institution is the renowned Stoneware & Co, offering handcrafted pottery since 1815. Just next door to The Café, this colorful store is a delight to browse their handcrafted selections of patterned pot- tery. For a vintage thrill, check out the nearby Fleur de Flea Vintage Urban Market, a 35,000 sq. ft. ware- house with 150+ vendors selling relics of years past. Have you checked out Louisville’s Germantown neighborhood lately? Germantown was named after the influx of German immigrants who first settled into the neighborhood in the mid-1800s. The area is dotted by one of the largest collections of shotgun houses in the country. Nearby in Shelby Park, Louisville’s first public market, Logan Street Market, is an easy place to spend a few delicious hours. Spanning two floors with ample seating throughout the market, it’s easy to linger over your food and soak up the community vibe before heading out to explore more of the neighborhood. The East Market District of downtown, also referred to as NuLu (for New Louisville), has become known for its unique art galleries, specialty stores, antique shops and award-winning culinary scene. To get a quick taste, Louisville Food Tours offer a taste of NuLu tour and gives participants a chance to try Kentucky staples. NuLu boasts one of Louisville’s hottest dining scenes. It is filled with bars and lounges to suit any mood. East Market Street is pep- pered with local shops.
The Highlands is home to Louisville’s original “Restaurant Row” and is also known for local nightlife and hopping. Between restaurants, bars, boutiques, and galleries, you’ll also find inviting retreats in the many independent coffee and tea shops. With its Victorian homes and turn-of-the-cen- tury architecture, the Highlands is as quirky as it is charming. A short walk across the Big Four Bridge will land you in Jeffersonville at the Big Four Station Park which features green space, fountains, a pavil- ion, and a playground. NoCo Arts & Cultural District is a hub for creativi- ty. The 22-block area is home to an art center, artist studios, a private maker space, and museums,
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