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Cozy winter stays in Louisville, KY

Bourbon Country Cabin in Mount Eden, KY | Photo via Vrbo

Winter temps are setting in, but that doesn’t mean you have to store your suitcase until next spring.

Instead, entertain your winter wanderlust at these four cozy stays — in and around Louisville — handpicked for their warming features, like giant hot tubs and fireplaces.

LOUtoday: Big Chill — Big Chill features a giant hot tub + a fire pit.

📍 Big Chill, Highlands
Sleeps 10 | 5 beds + 2 baths | $498/night

Nothing suits chilly evenings more than a hot tub — and we’re talking about a giant one with a waterfall, lights, and tons of jets. There’s also a fire pit steps away for double-heated action.

📍 The Norton Commons Luxe, Norton Commons
Sleeps 12 | 5 beds + 4 baths | $548/night

The inside of this 3,900-sqft condo is white as snow without the cold. This luxury stay includes amenities like warm lighting, high end decor, a full covered patio with a hot tub, and a speakeasy-style room disguised as a safe that requires a code to access.

📍 Historically Registered 1847 Log Cabin, Fischerville (~30 minutes from downtown)
Sleeps 8 | 7 beds + 3 baths | $264/night

Take a break from the city and spend a few nights in this recently remodeled cabin from 1847. It sits on a hilltop overlooking five acres of land + is close to The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass, wineries, and distilleries.

📍Bourbon Country Cabin, Mount Eden, KY (~45 minutes from downtown)
Sleeps 4 | 2 beds + 2 baths | $151/night

This loft-style, cozy cabin is perfect for a weekend in the heart of bourbon country. It’s nestled on 80 acres of woodlands with walking trails + a creek. Plus, it’s centrally located to all the local distilleries — which will keep you warm one tour at a time.

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Wednesday, Nov. 23

4th Annual T. Hanks Giving | Wednesday, Nov. 23 | 6-11:45 p.m. | The Merryweather, 1101 Lydia St. | Free | Give thanks for Tom Hanks with themed food, trivia + his films played on the big screen all night.
Nicolas Cage Trivia League | Wednesday, Nov. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Falls City Beer, 901 E. Liberty St. | Free | Come out of your (Nicolas) Cage to test your knowledge on this “National Treasure” and actor.

Thursday, Nov. 24

Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Waterfront Park | $9.99-$39.99 | Lace up your running shoes for this festive 5K where your results will be entered into the US’ largest virtual turkey trot — plus, Clifton Donuts await at the finish line.

Friday, Nov. 25

Yuletide at Yew Dell | Friday, Nov. 25-Saturday, Nov. 26 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Rd., Crestwood | $12 | View the glittering light displays, take family photos, say hello to Santa + more.
Whiskey Wonderland at JW Marriott Nashville | Friday, Nov. 25-Saturday, Dec. 31 | 5 p.m. | JW Marriott Nashville, 201 8th Ave South, Nashville | $10 | Grab a seat inside Whiskey Wonderland, an 18 ft. tall gingerbread distillery + bar to celebrate the spirit of the season with specialty cocktails — reservations now open.*

Tuesday, Nov. 29

The Moth StorySLAM: LEFTOVERS | Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 8 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall | $15 | Listen to five-minute stories on the theme of “Leftovers.”

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Weather

55º | Sunny | 3% chance of rain

Announced

Tailspin Ale Fest announced it will take flight on Saturday, March 4, 2023. It will be the 10th anniversary for the craft beer festival, which features 250+ beers at Bowman Field. Early bird tickets ($45) will be available at several Evergreen Liquors locations from Thursday, Dec. 1 to Sunday, Dec. 3. 🍺

Coming Soon

Lameshia Cunningham, owner of Sweet & Juicy Seafood food truck, is opening a brick-and-mortar at 8402 Hudson Ln. in Fern Creek. She hopes to open the ~1,600-sqft restaurant before Christmas and plans to expand the menu to include appetizers, chicken wings, and burgers — for folks who like to stay on dry land. (Louisville Business First)

Award

Louisville Tourism won the “Best in Show” award — as well as 12 other recognitions — at the Kentucky Travel Industry Association’s annual conference. The agency earned the prestigious title thanks to its inception of the Black Tourism Advisory Council, which aims to grow Louisville’s Black tourism to 14% by 2025. 🏆

Sports

The annual college football Governor’s Cup where UofK and UofL compete for the state trophy kicks off this Saturday, Nov. 26 at 3 p.m. The Cats currently hold the winning streak for the rivalry game, but some think the Cards will have the advantage this go around. 🏈
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Seasonal

Feel like royalty this December during Holiday Tea at Hermitage Farm. Sip craft herbal teas + snack on miniature sandwiches and desserts in the historic, 19th-century main house on this Goshen, KY farm. Tickets are $65 per person. Schedule your tea party.

Shop

Why wait to start shopping this holiday season? Check out our gift guides featured on our online shop Six & Main. Shop for the pet lover, party host, and foodie in your life. There’s something special for everyone. Let the shopping begin. 🛍️

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Art Nouveau takes the Speed

Mucha exhibit at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, KY

Man and boy looking at art on a green wall.

The Alphonse Mucha exhibit will be on display through Sunday, Jan. 22. | Photo by Alexandra Lee Studios

Darling, you simply must Mucha.

The Alphonse Mucha: Art Nouveau Visionary exhibit is currently on display at the Speed Art Museum (2035 S. Third St.). Here’s what you need to know before your visit.

What you’ll see

Over 100 works by Alphonse Mucha — a Czech painter known for his Art Nouveau theatrical posters + advertisements — are on display.

Some of his most famous life-sized posters — including the well-known Gismonda piece featuring actress Sarah Bernhardt — are part of the show as well as, sculptures, photographs, and self-portraits.

When

The exhibit is on display through Sunday, Jan. 22. See the exhibit Wednesday- Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-5 p.m. — which is also free admission day.

Tickets

Tickets for adults are $20 or $14 for seniors and kids.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Katie.

Editor’s pick: Holiday cooking PSA — Louisville’s full-service recycling centers accepts household cooking oil leftovers from deep frying the holiday bird. Leftover oil from pan frying can be disposed of with other residential garbage in a container with a lid.

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