Things To Do
Food scene
Great food in a unique atmosphere in the middle of the beautiful city of Anchorage... right up the road from here.
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The Village Anchor
11507 Park RdGreat food in a unique atmosphere in the middle of the beautiful city of Anchorage... right up the road from here.
A fantastic brunch spot with amazing food. Don't settle for chains when this place is so good!
Con Huevos Restaurant, Holiday Manor, Louisville
4938 US-42A fantastic brunch spot with amazing food. Don't settle for chains when this place is so good!
A Louisville original, a wonderfully creative place for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Hummingbird is situated roughly the same distance between a couple locations. If you want to visit the world renown Parklands at Beckley Creek before or after your meal, visit the English Station location.
Or if you'd rather do some boutique shopping at the quaint Westport Village Shopping Center, visit the Herr Lane location.
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Wild Eggs
121 S Floyd StA Louisville original, a wonderfully creative place for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Hummingbird is situated roughly the same distance between a couple locations. If you want to visit the world renown Parklands at Beckley Creek before or after your meal, visit the English Station location.
Or if you'd rather do some boutique shopping at the quaint Westport Village Shopping Center, visit the Herr Lane location.
At nearly 100 years old, Plehn's Bakery is still doing it right. Amazing donuts and pastries, cookies and cakes, breads and even some deli items, this Louisville landmark should not be missed. While you're there, check out the pictures on the walls of what Shelbyville Road (where Plehn's is located) used to look like!
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Plehn's Bakery
3940 Shelbyville RdAt nearly 100 years old, Plehn's Bakery is still doing it right. Amazing donuts and pastries, cookies and cakes, breads and even some deli items, this Louisville landmark should not be missed. While you're there, check out the pictures on the walls of what Shelbyville Road (where Plehn's is located) used to look like!
This one of a kind pizza place has some of the tastiest and unique pizzas you'll ever try. Wood-fired and delicious, in a crazy-cool building, it's a perfect lunch spot (and only open for lunch!). They also hold Artisan Bread Camps for the bakers in your clan.
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MozzaPi
12102 La Grange RdThis one of a kind pizza place has some of the tastiest and unique pizzas you'll ever try. Wood-fired and delicious, in a crazy-cool building, it's a perfect lunch spot (and only open for lunch!). They also hold Artisan Bread Camps for the bakers in your clan.
Fantastic tacos from a fantastic company (all their restaurant concepts are good and their heritage is incredible). Not sure they'd call them "Artisan" tacos, but they're worthy of the title.
And if you visit the Meridian Avenue location, you can walk write over to Plehn's (also in the guidebook) for a dessert.
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Taco Luchador
938 Baxter AveFantastic tacos from a fantastic company (all their restaurant concepts are good and their heritage is incredible). Not sure they'd call them "Artisan" tacos, but they're worthy of the title.
And if you visit the Meridian Avenue location, you can walk write over to Plehn's (also in the guidebook) for a dessert.
One of our favorite pizza places. Made in coal fired ovens, the pizzas come out perfect every time. You can create your own but I'd suggest trying one their speciality pizzas, each named after a neighborhood in Louisville (I'm partial to the "Clifton"). Their "Coal Oven Classic Wings" are fantastic, especially for the garlic lover. They have great lunch specials as well. Can't go wrong at Coal's.
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Coals Artisan Pizza
3724 Frankfort AveOne of our favorite pizza places. Made in coal fired ovens, the pizzas come out perfect every time. You can create your own but I'd suggest trying one their speciality pizzas, each named after a neighborhood in Louisville (I'm partial to the "Clifton"). Their "Coal Oven Classic Wings" are fantastic, especially for the garlic lover. They have great lunch specials as well. Can't go wrong at Coal's.
Neighborhoods
Anchorage is a beautiful neighborhood right down the road from here. It's a fun drive to look around at all the beautiful houses. Or you can enjoy walking Anchorage Trail, a park paid for by the founder of Papa Johns.
Anchorage
Anchorage is a beautiful neighborhood right down the road from here. It's a fun drive to look around at all the beautiful houses. Or you can enjoy walking Anchorage Trail, a park paid for by the founder of Papa Johns.
NuLu is an up and coming neighborhood downtown. The street is lined with funky shops and fun restaurants. This area is still being revitalized but from what's been accomplished so far, it's gonna be worth all the work they're putting into it.
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East Market District
NuLu is an up and coming neighborhood downtown. The street is lined with funky shops and fun restaurants. This area is still being revitalized but from what's been accomplished so far, it's gonna be worth all the work they're putting into it.
Sightseeing
Floyds Fork is part of the world renown Parklands park system. Trails, paths, fields, biking, creeks, kayaks... if you like the outdoors, you'll love The Parklands.
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The Parklands of Floyds Fork
Blue Heron RoadFloyds Fork is part of the world renown Parklands park system. Trails, paths, fields, biking, creeks, kayaks... if you like the outdoors, you'll love The Parklands.
This is hands down the best hiking within 45 minutes. No shortage of trails or scenery, pack a lunch and enjoy your solitude.
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Jefferson Memorial Forest
11311 Mitchell Hill RoadThis is hands down the best hiking within 45 minutes. No shortage of trails or scenery, pack a lunch and enjoy your solitude.
If you like paddle sports, checkout ESP. They offer rentals and tours and tons of fun!
Endless Summer Paddle Company
1301 Frankfort AveIf you like paddle sports, checkout ESP. They offer rentals and tours and tons of fun!
Love horses? More specifically horse racing? This is a must-visit if you're a fan of "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports."
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Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central AvenueLove horses? More specifically horse racing? This is a must-visit if you're a fan of "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports."
The greatest and most famous boxer of all time is a Louisvillian. If you're a boxing fan, this is a no-brainer.
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Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th StThe greatest and most famous boxer of all time is a Louisvillian. If you're a boxing fan, this is a no-brainer.
Louisville is famous for several things, not the least of which is "Louisville Slugger" bats. This is a must-stop for fans of baseball and history and manufacturing. Plus, they have a 120-foot tall, 34 ton bat out front... which is just plain cool.
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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StLouisville is famous for several things, not the least of which is "Louisville Slugger" bats. This is a must-stop for fans of baseball and history and manufacturing. Plus, they have a 120-foot tall, 34 ton bat out front... which is just plain cool.
Enjoy beautifully made pottery? Visit one of the oldest stoneware manufacturers in the country. Exquisitely crafted, unlike anything from IKEA, these pieces get passed from generation to generation.
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Stoneware & Co.
731 Brent StEnjoy beautifully made pottery? Visit one of the oldest stoneware manufacturers in the country. Exquisitely crafted, unlike anything from IKEA, these pieces get passed from generation to generation.
Skip the mall and do something original... check out Flame Run. Glass blowing artisans do amazing work. You'll be "blown" away (hardy har har).
https://www.flamerun.com
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Flame Run Glass Studio and Gallery
815 W Market StSkip the mall and do something original... check out Flame Run. Glass blowing artisans do amazing work. You'll be "blown" away (hardy har har).
https://www.flamerun.com
One of our favorite antique shops in the area. It's HUGE! Tons of fun looking through all the vintage items.
https://www.mellwoodantiques.com
While you're there, you can check out the artist booths at The Mellwood Art Center.
And grab a slice at Danny Mac's Pizza. Tons of yum!
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Mellwood Antiques And Interiors
1860 Mellwood AveOne of our favorite antique shops in the area. It's HUGE! Tons of fun looking through all the vintage items.
https://www.mellwoodantiques.com
While you're there, you can check out the artist booths at The Mellwood Art Center.
And grab a slice at Danny Mac's Pizza. Tons of yum!
We think our zoo is underrated. Sure, it has the usual suspects like lions and tigers and bears, oh my. But have you ever seen a white alligator (King Louie)? The elusive Snow Leopard? Or the largest of all eagles, Steller's Sea Eagle. You can feed tropical birds or be grossed out by all the icky snakes. Your call. But it's worth a trip... especially if you have the kiddos in tow.
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Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian WayWe think our zoo is underrated. Sure, it has the usual suspects like lions and tigers and bears, oh my. But have you ever seen a white alligator (King Louie)? The elusive Snow Leopard? Or the largest of all eagles, Steller's Sea Eagle. You can feed tropical birds or be grossed out by all the icky snakes. Your call. But it's worth a trip... especially if you have the kiddos in tow.
Pick some apples... or pumpkins... or strawberries... or some homemade baked goods (our family is a big fan of the jalepeno cheese bread)... or some pinot. You can walk or take the wagon. There are seasonal attractions so might check the website first: https://www.huberwinery.com
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Huber's Orchard and Winery
19816 Huber RdPick some apples... or pumpkins... or strawberries... or some homemade baked goods (our family is a big fan of the jalepeno cheese bread)... or some pinot. You can walk or take the wagon. There are seasonal attractions so might check the website first: https://www.huberwinery.com