The Louisville Slugger Museum is located in downtown Louisville, KY. Take a tour of the factory where the official Louisville Slugger bat is produced.

• The Muhammad Ali Center, a commemoration of the boxing legend,
   is located in downtown Louisville, KY.

• Fourth Street Live includes all types of bars from country, hip-hop, and dance to a pool hall and bowling alley.  Visit the legendary Hard Rock Cafe or Howl At The Moon, a unique piano bar (My favorite bar at Fourth Street Live. Try the one-gallon L.I.T. bucket with your friends.) Free concerts in the Spring and Summer.

• Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay - A great amusement park!!!

• Louisville Slugger Field - Home of the Riverbats. Thursday night games 5:00-7:00pm $1.00 Beers Click Here for the Louisville Riverbats Schedule.

• PAPA JOHN 'S CARDINAL STADIUM - Home of Louisville Cardinals Football!!! Also holds the Kentucky High School Football Playoffs and  St. X versus Trinity annual football game.

• Captain's Quarters - The only place for summer Sunday nights. Located on the Ohio River 228-1651

• Dutch's Tavern - Local place for bands and good times 895-9004

• Gerstle's Place - Great live music and good drink prices 899-3609

• Stevie Ray's Blues Bar - Listen to live Jazz and Blues music 582-9945

• Jillian's - Great place to let loose Fridays after work 589-9090

• Molly Malone's Louisville - Traditional Irish Pub offering live local music 473-1222

•  Red Lounge - Trendy martini bar on Frankfort Avenue 896-6116

• R Place Pub - East end place to play pool and volleyball; Steelers fan club 425-8516 .............................................DO NOT come in wearing any other NFL team jersey!

• Shenanigans Pub - Everyone in the Highlands knows this name 454-3919

• Willy's - 60 beers on tap and 20 frozen drinks. Thursday night is "Ladies Night" including $2.00 wells and $2.00 Jaeger-Bombs for everyone! 583-2969

•  Azalea's - Wednesday night is 1/2 price bottles of wine 895-5493

• Louisville is home to three Micro-Breweries: Bluegrass Brewing Co. 899-7070. Cumberland Brews 458-8727. 

• Brownings Restaurant & Brewery           515-0174

The Kentucky Center of the Arts - Several theaters put on professional musicals and plays. The Belvedere Park is next door.

Louisville's Extreme Park is one of the best in the world!

It is a public skatepark open 24/7.

Louisville Zoo - Home to an albino alligator and Lorakeet Landing (Lorakeets and other tropical birds land on you. You can purchase bird feed at the door for $1.00. Great for family fun!)

     Thunder Over Louisville- The world's greatest firework show! Located over the Ohio River during Louisville's annual Derby Festival. This picture shows fireworks shooting off the 2nd Street Bridge.

Waterfront Park and Belvedere- Long walking trails, public playgrounds, and free concerts in the spring and summer. Check out Beatlefest, where over 70 bands play original Beatles' songs. Located in downtown Louisville, KY on River Road.

The Louisville Science Center - Great family fun. Check out a 3-D IMAX movie. 561-6100

The Belle of Louisville - A fun or romantic cruise for a unique view of downtown Louisville from the Ohio River.

• Bearnos Pizza - It is a "sweet" tasting crust and one of my favorites! 458-8605.  

• Wick's Pizza - Live music, full-bar, several big screens, and great pizza! 458-1828 Highlands, Wicks on Westport 2927 Goose Creek Rd 327-9425, Middletown Wicks Pizza 12717 Shelbyville Rd 213-9425. I recommend the Bar-b-que Chicken pizza or Chicken-Bacon-Ranch pizza. You can't go wrong!!!

• Highlands Pizza Company - Have you tried this one yet? 456-1414

• Tony Boombozz - Easy to find on the corner of Bardstown Road and Eastern Parkway. Several gourmet pizzas available. 458-888

• California Pizza Kitchen - Located in the front of Oxmoor Mall 7900 Shelbyville Rd. 425-5125

• Mall St. Matthews - Located on Shelbyville Rd. next to I-264 expressway. After shopping, stop by The Cheesecake Factory(893-3933) for 50 different cheesecakes and over 200 items on the menu. 893-0311

• Oxmoor Mall - Located on Shelbyville Rd. on the opposite side of I-264 from Mall St. Matthews. Stop by California Pizza Kitchen(425-5125) for west coast style cuisine after shopping. 426-3000

• The Summit Shopping Center - Outdoor shopping center in Louisville's east end. Located on Brownsboro Rd. next to I-265. 425-3441

• Jefferson Mall - Located on Outerloop in Louisville's south end. 968-4101

• Bardstown Road - Holds the newest in fashion. The best place to find what's hot in the New York fashion scene. Visit  Pitaya (955), General Eccentric (1283),Luna Boutique(1310), Fung Shway (1382), and Clodhoppers (1561).

• Cafe Lou Lou - LOUisiana and LOUisville mix on Frankfort Ave. 893-7776

• Melting Pot - A fondue restaurant. A great place for a date! 491-3125

• Z's Oyster Bar and Steakhouse -  Fresh seafood flown in daily and excellent wine list. 429-8000

• Del Friscos- One of Louisville's premier steakhouses.
  897-7077

• Avalon - Great outdoor patio! Try the lobster macaroni. Bardstown Rd. 454-5336

• Le Relais -  This is a wonderful French restaurant. Best crabcakes ever! 451-9092

• CheeseCake Factory - Connected to Mall St. Matthews, over fifty types of cheesecakes, and 200 or more items on the menu! 893-3933

• P.F. Changs - The newest in elegant Chinese dining.
  9120 Shelbyville Rd. 327-7707 

• Gasthaus - The premier German restaurant located next to I-264 and Brownsboro 891-7177

• Vincenzo's - Absolute best in Italian food. Downtown
  580-1350

• Jack Fry's - where Bardstown Rd meets Baxter Ave   
  452-9244

• Jefferson Club - On top of the PNC building on Jefferson 584-1177

• Limestone - Serving upscale Southern favorites         
  426-7477
  

• Porcini's - on Frankfort Ave 894-8686
  

• Ruth's Chris Steakhouse - Fabulous steaks, wines, and seafood. Best potato au gratin in town! 479-0026

• Uptown Cafe- Bardstown Rd near Douglass Blvd      
  458-4212

• Zen Garden on Frankfort - Best vegetarian restaurant in Louisville. Try the mock duck. 895-9114

• Ferd Grisanti Restaurant- Great Italian menu! Jeffersontown 267-0050

• Cafe 360 - A "hookah" bar with good food, cheap bottles of wine, and it is open 24 hours. 473-8694

• Gumbo A-Go-Go - Located on Frankfort Ave. 896-4046

• Mitchell's Fish Market - Upscale seafood dining. Located in The Summit Shopping Center 412-1218

• Pendennis Club - Member-only social club. Downtown on West Muhammad Ali Blvd 584-4311

• Old Spaghetti Factory - A classic local favorite with a historic atmosphere 581-1070

Cardinal Hall of Fame Cafe - The best place to watch Louisville Cardinals athletics! Holds the best Cardinals memorabilia in town. 2745 Crittenden Drive and Central Ave. 635-8686