Population:

700,000+

Time Zone:

Eastern

Climate:

Louisville enjoys four distinct seasons, each bringing with it a range of temperatures and colors. Summer highs top out in the mid to upper 80s, with lows in the mid to upper 60s. Winter high temperatures are in the 40s, with lows in the 20s. A few inches to more than a foot of snow is common between December and March.

Airport:

Louisville International Airport (SDF)
600 Terminal Drive
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 368-6524 or 367-INFO (4636)

Getting Around Town:

Transit Authority of River City (TARC)
City bus
502-213-3217

Taxis:

Ready Cab
502-417-4406

Yellow Cab
502-636-5511

Visitor Information:

Greater Louisville CVB
401 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
(888) LOUISVILLE or (800) 626-5646

Dining:

The English Grill
335 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
502-736-2996

Slip into something nice and make you way to this fine dining venue serving exquisite meals such as grilled loin of lamb or breast of duck. The fabulous soups, salads and dessert choices complement each entrée perfectly.

Café Metro
1700 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40205
502-458-4830

Café Metro’s atmosphere is one of fresh flowers and soft music. Delicious menu selections include seafood in puff pastries and baked quail, and an exceptional wine list.

Uptown Café
1624 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 458-4212

This pleasing café serves a variety of foods ranging from seafood to potpie and duck ravioli to veal pockets and has a host of chocolate desserts that are to die for.

Mark’s Feed Store
11422 Shelbyville Rd.
Louisville, KY 40243
502-244-0140

For finger licking good food with a slight twist try Mark’s Feed Store BBQ. The mustard-based sauce is served over hickory smoked chicken and pork. Local favorites include baby back pork ribs, honey wings and onion straws.

HomeTown Buffet
1700 Alliant Ave.
Louisville, KY 40299
800-388-6506

With over 100 fresh items to choose from there is something for everyone serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Azalea
3612 Brownsboro Rd.
Louisville, KY 40207
502-895-5493

This trendy eatery has a fine menu of Asian, Southwestern and Italian influenced dishes that are sure to make the taste buds dance.

Blue Dog Bakery and Café
2868 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
502-899-9800

This bakery will tempt your taste buds with bread of many kinds, sandwiches and pastries.

D’Nalley’s
970 S. 3rd St.
Louisville, KY 40203
502-583-8015

Looking for fast food prices with a not-so-fast-food taste? With low meal cost these hamburgers and french fries are sure to delight you.

Café Kilimanjaro
649 S. 4th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
502-583-4332

Let your taste buds travel south as you fill up on African and South American dishes such as jerk chicken, chicken in spicy tomato stew and many yummy vegetarian dishes.

Nightlife:

Comedy Caravan
1250 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40204
502-459-0022

Tickle your funny bone at this 250-seat club featuring hilarious touring comedians.

The Corner Nightclub Complex
133 W. Liberty St.
Louisville, KY 40202
502-589-3866

Not sure what to do after dark? This club features 5 unique nightclubs including Coyote’s Authentic Honky Tonk, The Coy-O-Kee Saloon boasting karaoke with kick and Club E dance club.

The Jazz Factory
815 West Market Street
Louisville, KY 40202
0502-992-3242

Premier location for the best live Jazz music 5 days a week and offering a full bar and menu.

Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar
230 East Main
Louisville, KY 40202
502-582-9945

You will never be so glad you got the blues at this local spot boasting local regional and nationally known musicians 6 night s a week.

Louisville Ballet
315 E. Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502-583-3150

With more than 60 world-premier ballets and over 5 decades of dance one of their many performances is sure to allure you.

Louisville Orchestra
300 W. Main Street, Ste. 100
Louisville, KY 40202
502-587-8681

Beautiful orchestra sounds fill the auditorium as you listen to more than 70 musicians highlight their talents.

Headliners
1386 Lexington Rd.
Louisville, KY 40206
502-584-8088

New to Louisville this is quickly becoming one of the top spots to frequent. There is a full bar and seating for 600 people. Your enjoyment is provided by regional and nationally known entertainers.

Phoenix Hill Tavern
644 Baxter Ave.
Louisville, KY 40204
502-589-4957

This bar features music anyone can enjoy with different genres such as alternative rock, blues, new age rock, reggae and more.