Progress Park offers seven airstream trailers, each with amenities like a firepit, grill, and hammock. | Photo courtesy Progress Park
Labor Day weekend is right around the corner, and if you have family or friends coming to visit, or you just want to treat yourself to a staycation, it’s probably time to start scoping out your accommodations.
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.
Progress Park | Buechel
Get your “glamp” on at this Airstream resort. Visitors get access to amenities like firewood, grills, hammocks, picnic tables, kayaks, pickle ball, tether ball, and more while staying in luxury Airstream trailers. It doubles as an event space, with several lake houses and bunk houses + 10,000 sqft. of event space.
Artist’s Cottage | Irish Hill
Check into this quaint two-bedroom home outfitted with art-making supplies, musical instruments, books, games, movies, and more. Perched on a cliff overlooking downtown, this stay offers privacy with convenient access to the city.
The Myriad Hotel | Highlands
Located in a former disco ball factory on Baxter Avenue, this 65-room boutique hotel hasn’t forgotten its groovy roots. The urban oasis — complete with a pool — has velvety retro vibes throughout + a glitter ball light display in the lobby.
Half Price Wine | 4:30-11 p.m. | Bourbons Bistro | Free entry | Get half-off bottles at the table at this weekly event.
Friday, Aug. 15
Paranormal Cirque | Friday, Aug. 15-Monday, Aug. 18 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium | $27 | Something wicked this way comes to Louisville as acrobats, illusionists, and more put on a dark, fantastical show under the big top.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Paristown Flea | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Paristown | Free entry | Shop from an eclectic mix of vendors for vintage wares, funky junk, and other curiosities.
It’s Our 8th Birthday | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Gravely Brewing Co. | Free entry | Bid farewell to the Baxter Avenue location + celebrate eight years with live music.
CONNECT at Bernheim | 6:34-11:34 p.m. | Bernheim Forest and Arboretum, Clermont | $25+ | Enjoy a one-of-a-kind festival filling the forest with interactive art, hands-on activities, live music from five local bands, a silent disco, food trucks, and good vibes under the stars.*
Sunday, Aug. 17
Trivia Night | 5-7 p.m. | West Sixth NuLu | Free | Show off your knowledge and snag some suds at this weekly trivia event — you can even bring your dog.
The Big Lots near the intersection of Bardstown Road and Hurstbourne Parkway is soon to be replaced by an antique mall with 100+ vendors. The location on Poplar Level Road is set to become a trampoline park, while the Dixie Highway building will soon house a Spirit Halloween. (Louisville Business First + Courier Journal)
Coming Soon
The activewear brand Alo Yoga will soon open a location in Oxmoor Center. It’s the first Louisville location for the brand, and is set to open this fall. (Courier Journal)
Number
600,000. That’s how many people are expected to attend the Kentucky State Fair, which starts today. Stay tuned to this very newsletter for pro tips on planning your visit. (WDRB)
Quoted
“Missy Spears is an undeniable leader in our community, demonstrating the power journalists have to improve public life every single day.” That’s what Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists Executive Director Adam Pawlus had to say about Missy Spears, Executive Director of Queer Kentucky, after Spears won this year’s Jeanne Córdova Award.
Try This
Talk Like a Pirate Day is Friday, Sept. 19. To celebrate, the Belle of Louisville is hosting a 21+ pirate-themed cruise aboard the iconic riverboat. Expect swordfights, a scavenger hunt, and sea shanties. There will also be a kid-friendly pirate cruise on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Sports
The Louisville Cardinals face potential trap games in 2025, with Virginia, Pittsburgh, and Virginia Tech topping the list. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Beauty
Restore thinning hair with Happy Head’s dermatologist-developed, customizable treatment plans. See how good customer results are + take 45% off your first six Rx orders with code 6AM.*
For jam-packed days, these five on-the-go essentials keep us sane:
👜 This stylish + functional crossbody boasts multiple pockets and a soft leather feel for under $35.
💦 We stash these deodorizing body wipes in our car + purse because you never know when you’ll need a quick refresh.
👟 When rushing out the door, these slip-on canvas sneakers are our go-to kicks.
🌬️ This styling cream + wand stays in our purse to quickly tame frizz and flyaways that pop up on humid days.
🪫 We never have to worry about dead batteries and missed calls thanks to this portable power bank that can charge up to five devices at once.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Last week, I asked what you were most looking forward to at the Kentucky State Fair. The food was the most popular answer, with 38% of the vote. Only one person said they were most looking forward to the rides — I’ll see you on the Ferris wheel, whoever you are.
Stay tuned for more State Fair coverage, including recommendations from readers like you, heading into this weekend.
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