Olga’s guidebook

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Olga’s guidebook

Food scene

This is a great little cafe for a modern Southern brunch. It's about a 20 minute walk from the house if you feel like going for a stroll. The inside is small so get there before 10 am or expect a line.
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Gralehaus
1001 Baxter Ave
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This is a great little cafe for a modern Southern brunch. It's about a 20 minute walk from the house if you feel like going for a stroll. The inside is small so get there before 10 am or expect a line.
This is a very unique German-themed tap room that is inside an old Church. There is a large beer list and a delicious German-inspired pub food menu. It has a beautiful patio that connects it to their sister cafe - the Gralehaus.
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Holy Grale
1034 Bardstown Road
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This is a very unique German-themed tap room that is inside an old Church. There is a large beer list and a delicious German-inspired pub food menu. It has a beautiful patio that connects it to their sister cafe - the Gralehaus.
If you are looking for classier fare with a decent price point, check out LouVino on Bardstown Rd. Tip: Try to make it to their Happy Hour on Weekdays (including Fridays!) for some great deals on food and drinks!
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LouVino Restaurant & Wine Bar
1606 Bardstown Rd
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If you are looking for classier fare with a decent price point, check out LouVino on Bardstown Rd. Tip: Try to make it to their Happy Hour on Weekdays (including Fridays!) for some great deals on food and drinks!
This German-inspired restaurant and brewery is one of our favorite places for some elevated pub food. It's about a 17 minute walk from the house, if you so choose. If you go, you must get the spelt bread and beer cheese!
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Monnik Beer Company
1036 E Burnett Ave
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This German-inspired restaurant and brewery is one of our favorite places for some elevated pub food. It's about a 17 minute walk from the house, if you so choose. If you go, you must get the spelt bread and beer cheese!
Deeelicious burgers and all types of fries - even for vegetarians!
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Mussel & Burger Bar
113 S 7th St
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Deeelicious burgers and all types of fries - even for vegetarians!
This is a must-visit for meat lovers. You'll often find it with a long line of people, including tourists, waiting to get in.
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Feast BBQ
909 E Market St
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This is a must-visit for meat lovers. You'll often find it with a long line of people, including tourists, waiting to get in.
This is a classier establishment but well worth the slightly elevated prices. You can find the food-cart version of it at Gravely (a brewery).
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Mayan Cafe
813 E Market St
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This is a classier establishment but well worth the slightly elevated prices. You can find the food-cart version of it at Gravely (a brewery).

Neighborhoods

Germantown was once known for it's blue-collar inhabitants but in the last few years it has turned into a magnet for young professionals looking for a neighborhood feel that is walking distance to local bars and restaurants. Traditional shotgun houses, known for their narrow footprint, line almost every street, representing centuries of affordable housing for immigrants in this city.
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Germantown
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Germantown was once known for it's blue-collar inhabitants but in the last few years it has turned into a magnet for young professionals looking for a neighborhood feel that is walking distance to local bars and restaurants. Traditional shotgun houses, known for their narrow footprint, line almost every street, representing centuries of affordable housing for immigrants in this city.
This neighborhood has been newly revitalized and the name even says it. NULU is short for "New Louisville". This neighborhood is a must-see for those who like to shop boutiques and eat great food.
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East Market District
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This neighborhood has been newly revitalized and the name even says it. NULU is short for "New Louisville". This neighborhood is a must-see for those who like to shop boutiques and eat great food.
This neighborhood is a must-visit. Walk the streets and gawk at all of the spectacular, historic mansions.
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Old Louisville
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This neighborhood is a must-visit. Walk the streets and gawk at all of the spectacular, historic mansions.
This is a lovely neighborhood to walk around and look at all of the beautiful mansions.
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Cherokee Triangle
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This is a lovely neighborhood to walk around and look at all of the beautiful mansions.
Bardstown Rd (in the Highlands) is the place to go to experience some of the character of the city. Shop at the boutiques, go bar hopping, and eat some delicious food.
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Highlands
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Bardstown Rd (in the Highlands) is the place to go to experience some of the character of the city. Shop at the boutiques, go bar hopping, and eat some delicious food.

15 Minute Walk (or less) from the House

This is a fairly new indoor market. It's a fun place to stop in for some delicious local food and then walk around to all the local vendor booths as you sip on wine, beer, or coffee.
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Logan Street Market
1001 Logan St
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This is a fairly new indoor market. It's a fun place to stop in for some delicious local food and then walk around to all the local vendor booths as you sip on wine, beer, or coffee.
This lovely cafe is two blocks away from this house. If you prefer to not make your own coffee or breakfast, just pop on in for some fresh local eats. Definitely try some of the bread from Blue Dog Bakery while you're there!
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Full Stop Station
1132 E St Catherine St
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This lovely cafe is two blocks away from this house. If you prefer to not make your own coffee or breakfast, just pop on in for some fresh local eats. Definitely try some of the bread from Blue Dog Bakery while you're there!
This is our absolute favorite place to hang out. This bar is in a converted old gas station. There isn't a lot of indoor space but the outdoor patio is great for sipping on drinks under the sun or into the night. The owners are very dedicated to creating a fun, hip environment. There are often fun events scheduled here such as live music or themed events (like a birthday party dedicated to Dolly Parton!). Also on the premises is a shop sporting local artist's creations and thoughtfully curated vintage clothing and wares. (Look for the local artist rendition of this spot in the house!)
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ShopBar
950 Barret Ave
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This is our absolute favorite place to hang out. This bar is in a converted old gas station. There isn't a lot of indoor space but the outdoor patio is great for sipping on drinks under the sun or into the night. The owners are very dedicated to creating a fun, hip environment. There are often fun events scheduled here such as live music or themed events (like a birthday party dedicated to Dolly Parton!). Also on the premises is a shop sporting local artist's creations and thoughtfully curated vintage clothing and wares. (Look for the local artist rendition of this spot in the house!)
If you love a dive bar, this place is a must visit! Nachbar is where the local hipsters of Germantown go to congregate. Step inside here and you'll feel like you're walking into a 70s blue collar bar. The drinks are cheap and the outdoor patio is great.
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Nachbar
969 Charles St
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If you love a dive bar, this place is a must visit! Nachbar is where the local hipsters of Germantown go to congregate. Step inside here and you'll feel like you're walking into a 70s blue collar bar. The drinks are cheap and the outdoor patio is great.
This is where we always find ourselves at the end of a night out. Warning: this is a dive bar through and through. If you go before 11 pm you might find that you're the only ones in there, but past that time is when all of the young locals come streaming in to dance to an eclectic variety of vintage music. Any time of day, this bar is sure to bring a smile to your face with all of its quirky art and old music videos playing on projectors. The drinks are the cheapest around, too!
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Seidenfaden's
1134 E Breckinridge St
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This is where we always find ourselves at the end of a night out. Warning: this is a dive bar through and through. If you go before 11 pm you might find that you're the only ones in there, but past that time is when all of the young locals come streaming in to dance to an eclectic variety of vintage music. Any time of day, this bar is sure to bring a smile to your face with all of its quirky art and old music videos playing on projectors. The drinks are the cheapest around, too!
Ok ok ok. This bakery is about an 18 minute walk from the house but I had to include it because it is so worth the walk. The pastries are to die for and the sandwhiches and salads are some of the best around. And the good news is...you'll burn off some of the goodies on your walk there or back!
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Wiltshire Pantry Bakery and Cafe
901 Barret Ave
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Ok ok ok. This bakery is about an 18 minute walk from the house but I had to include it because it is so worth the walk. The pastries are to die for and the sandwhiches and salads are some of the best around. And the good news is...you'll burn off some of the goodies on your walk there or back!

Sightseeing

This is one of our favorite places to roam on a weekend. Grab a cocktail and meander through all of the glorious treasures of this vintage mall.
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Fleur De Flea
947 E Breckinridge St
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This is one of our favorite places to roam on a weekend. Grab a cocktail and meander through all of the glorious treasures of this vintage mall.
Check out the museum and take a tour of this famous race track, home of the Kentucky Derby.
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Churchill Downs
700 Central Ave
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Check out the museum and take a tour of this famous race track, home of the Kentucky Derby.
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Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
528 W Main St
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Old Forester Distilling
119 W Main St
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Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co
120 N 10th St
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Louisville Slugger -museo ja tehdas
800 W Main St
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Our Favorite Breweries

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Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter Ave
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3rd Turn Oldham Gardens
6300 Old Lagrange Rd
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3rd Turn Brewing
10408 Watterson Trail
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This is a lively spot, great for grabbing a drink with friends. Is in a fun part of town where you can do some shopping at boutiques and then get a beer after. They don't have food at the bar, but allow you to bring in food from any of the restaurants nearby.
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West Sixth NuLu
817 E Market St
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This is a lively spot, great for grabbing a drink with friends. Is in a fun part of town where you can do some shopping at boutiques and then get a beer after. They don't have food at the bar, but allow you to bring in food from any of the restaurants nearby.
This is our absolute favorite brewery. They brew experimental flavors from IPAs to sours. We highly recommend giving it a try! It's also less than a 15 minute walk from the house!
Atrium Brewing
This is our absolute favorite brewery. They brew experimental flavors from IPAs to sours. We highly recommend giving it a try! It's also less than a 15 minute walk from the house!

Groceries

This is the neighborhood Kroger. It's a 5 min drive or a 10 min walk away!
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Kroger
1265 Goss Ave
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This is the neighborhood Kroger. It's a 5 min drive or a 10 min walk away!