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We’ve found 15+ unique staycations in Louisville. First, we want to talk to you about how you can support this free newsletter — and why your contribution matters.

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🏠 Home sweet home-away-from-home

An Airstream trailer sits beneath a roof near a stone-lined pond.

Progress Park offers seven airstream trailers, each with amenities like a firepit, grill, and hammock. | Photo courtesy Progress Park

We all need a staycation or a trip to a different city from time to time. Whether you’re a Louisvillian feeling a little cooped up or a visitor looking for a special Derby City experience, picking the perfect home away from home is crucial.

We went looking for unique lodgings around town that showcase that Louisville spirit. So choose your ideal digs, pack your bags, and get ready for a memorable getaway.

Parkside retreats

Luxury Villa | E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
This modern, custom-built home with an open floor plan has huge bay windows throughout to take in the surroundings of the 550-acre park it’s located within.

Artistic sanctuaries

“Asleep in the Cyclone” | Downtown
This site-specific sculpture doubles as a basement hotel room at the 21C Museum Hotel downtown. It was created by New York-based artists Jonah Freeman + Justin Lowe and is based on the 1960s counter-culture community called Drop City.

Auto Aficionado’s Paradise | Mockingbird Valley
As if the designer finishes, art collection, salt water infinity pool, home theater, and two rooftop decks weren’t enough, this 12,000-sqft rental also includes a private 20-car automobile collection.

Rooms with a view

The River’s Edge Oasis | Glenview
Take in the sweeping views of the Ohio River from almost any room inside this riverside bungalow. This one-bedroom stay is less than 10 minutes away from downtown and comes with a telescope for optimal viewing.

The Galt House | Downtown
Book a riverside room to take in views of the Ohio River at this legendary Louisville hotel, which first opened in 1835. But the real room with the view is the dining room. Located on the top floor, the hotel’s restaurant, Swizzle, has a 360-degree view of the Ohio River thanks to its revolving floors.

City Guides are presented by LouCity & Racing.

12 more stunning stays

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