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Go to Jeff Ruby’s if you want to spend some money. Another good place to eat is Doc Crow’s. Not too expensive and very good. You can go to the Louisville Zoo, Slugger museum..I’m sure there will be fireworks somewhere but I couldn’t tell you that part
I would hit up Fourth Street Live since you’ll already be in downtown. It won’t be the weekend so you won’t have to deal with any annoying teenagers down there or anything. I also recommend the Muhammad Ali Center if you’re into that stuff as well as the Kentucky Derby museum.
There should be an actual firework show downtown on the 4th. Waterfront Park is where that will be, which you are close to.
If you are looking for some other local hotspots that aren’t really holiday related, I can certainly tell you some of the better golf courses around town and recommend you hit at least part of the bourbon trail in the surrounding counties.
My most important piece of advice is stay away from the YUM! Center, you don’t want to catch an STD while you’re in town.
As mentioned, Jeff Ruby's is pricey, but you won't find a better steak anywhere in the US, IMO.Last time we were there we did the Zoo, Churchill Downs, a bunch of parks, some pumpkin deal they had at the time and some other stuff. We are only going to be there for a few days this time so just want some cool places to eat and drink within walking distance. We don't really care about how much places are but also aren't really into high end places snooty people go to.
Much more lively in the summer, there are concerts there every week. I would bet they have one going on for the holiday.We went to 4th Street Live last time and it was dead. It could have just been bad luck or timing as it was late fall then. I won't have my clubs with me so as much as I would love to play some golf I can not, lol.
Much more lively in the summer, there are concerts there every week. I would bet they have one going on for the holiday.We went to 4th Street Live last time and it was dead. It could have just been bad luck or timing as it was late fall then. I won't have my clubs with me so as much as I would love to play some golf I can not, lol.
I've never ate at Jeff Rubys (I've heard nothing but great things), but The Butcher Shop in Memphis is my favorite. Pricey but well worth it IMO.As mentioned, Jeff Ruby's is pricey, but you won't find a better steak anywhere in the US, IMO.
Doesn't Louisville have a huge fireworks display over the river. I was young, but I'm pretty sure it was Louisville and over the river. Red, White and Boom or something like that? I'm probably way off. I was young.Eat at Migo on Bardstown road or Hammerheads in germantown, you won’t regret it. Both within 2-3 miles of Downtown, hit up NuLu and try a bourbon slushy at Royals, there’s also fireworks at the waterfront July 4th every year, good weekend to be in Louisville. I was in town last year for it.
Thunder over Louisville 2 weeks before Derby, in April. July 4th fireworks on the waterfront isn’t as big of a deal, but still fun and generally garners a good turn out.Doesn't Louisville have a huge fireworks display over the river. I was young, but I'm pretty sure it was Louisville and over the river. Red, White and Boom or something like that? I'm probably way off. I was young.
Thank you. Thunder over Louisville is what I was thinking of. We went to the Derby in '84. I was 9.Thunder over Louisville 2 weeks before Derby, in April. July 4th fireworks on the waterfront isn’t as big of a deal, but still fun and generally garners a good turn out.
Agree except for Rodney’s on Broadway in Georgetown. We drive 35-40 minutes from South Lexington, it’s unbelievable.As mentioned, Jeff Ruby's is pricey, but you won't find a better steak anywhere in the US, IMO.
As mentioned, Jeff Ruby's is pricey, but you won't find a better steak anywhere in the US, IMO.
Tbh, we don't really care much about where we stay. We just want some cool places within walking distance we can go and drink and have a good time. We are taking the kids to Tybee Island the week before for 7 days so this is just a getaway to chill out a bit, lol.
0/10 on the latter part of your post. Although not surprised, most cats fans flock to Louisville because Lexington is a one horse town.You’ll love the city’s of Louisville. It’s a great place and very fun!
The university has its issues, though.
Eat at Migo on Bardstown road or Hammerheads in germantown, you won’t regret it. Both within 2-3 miles of Downtown, hit up NuLu and try a bourbon slushy at Royals, there’s also fireworks at the waterfront July 4th every year, good weekend to be in Louisville. I was in town last year for it.
Migo and Hammerheads are the two restaurants I have to visit whenever I'm in Louisville. They're so good.
For drinks, if you're willing to take a short drive I always recommend Sergio's World Beers. I can't think of any other way to describe it other than calling it a library of beer. It's impossible to go there and be unsatisfied, unless you want a Bus Light or something similar. You'd have to pay like fifty bucks to get one of those.
You gotta go to Migo, so damn good.I'm around Douglas Loop all the time and have never been to Migo. Heard good things.
Second Sergio's.
Not endorsing Game. Went there one time and we ate on a slant ways cut tree stump, glasses were stained with grease and service generally sucked. To make things worse, the waiters were these hipster weirdos didn't see the problem with stained glasses. That was like the first month it opened. Might've improved.
Two of my good friends are the owners of Migo and Hammerheads/Game. I believe game has really stepped up in terms of service. First month of any place is always kinda testy. I used to be a line cook for years before I went to grad school.I'm around Douglas Loop all the time and have never been to Migo. Heard good things.
Second Sergio's.
Not endorsing Game. Went there one time and we ate on a slant ways cut tree stump, glasses were stained with grease and service generally sucked. To make things worse, the waiters were these hipster weirdos didn't see the problem with stained glasses. That was like the first month it opened. Might've improved.
There will be plenty of strippers available.So we (wife and I) are staying at The Galt House on July 4th and 5th. So do any of you guys know what cool stuff is going on then?
Ever been at night? Coolest shit everGo to Knob Creek Range and rent an assault rifle.
Never heard of it. Do they let you get sauced on bourbon and unleash hell?Ever been at night? Coolest shit ever
Go to Knob Creek Range and rent an assault rifle.
Rustled/obsessedThere will be plenty of strippers available.