Tourism and Hospitality

Two people walk down a red-brick sidewalk, holding shopping bags and souvenirs, while two others sit in in a historic Ford automobile parked outside of a museum.
Culture
3 ways to be a hometown tourist in Louisville
Locals can take advantage of discounts + deals from Jan. 23-Feb. 1
January 08, 2026 03:02 PM
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Jeff Milby
This rendering shows an open concept space with tables for drinking, a full bar, and reception area. In the left corner, there's a bottle shop
City
Bardstown Bourbon Company opening downtown Louisville experience
We’re going to need a bigger barrel.
November 10, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
The Kentucky International Convention Center is illuminated at night. The long exposure photo shows a beam of light whipping past the building, representing a car driving by.
Business
Louisville, KY to host EXHIBITORLIVE
It’s the first time in 30 years that the exhibition will take place outside of Las Vegas.
November 8, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
A hand holds a pink marker in front of a bingo card with spaces marked out in the shape of hearts.
Culture
Things to do on a Thursday in Louisville, KY
It’s one of our favorite days of the week.
November 2, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
Six-year-old thoroughbred horse Somelikeithotbrown stands outside a garage wearing a branded silk that says "Kentucky Downs."
Food
Celebrate Louisville’s first Hot Brown Week with “spokeshorse”
Trainers say it was the six-year-old horse’s destiny to become Hot Brown Week’s spokeshorse.
October 25, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
The gif shows two angles of the putting bays at the new Topgolf Louisville location.
Travel and Outdoors
See photos of the new Topgolf Louisville
October 20, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
A crowded tap room is illuminated by a neon sign that reads "Falls City"
Culture
Attend these five Halloween parties in Louisville, KY
It’ll be a graveyard smash.
October 19, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
The gif first shows City Editor Sarah wearing a black Kentucky for Kentucky shirt, then shifts to City Editor Aaron with LEXtoday inside a University of Kentucky stadium. Then the gif pans to Senior City Editor Katie at Red River Gorge, and finally to City Editor Molly with LEXtoday standing by a blue mural of the outline of Kentucky with her dog Ziggy.
Culture
Celebrate National Kentucky Day in Louisville, KY
Release your unbridled spirit.
October 19, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
Blue, purple, green, and white lasers shoot narrow streams of light between two brick buildings over a crowd as part of a light show.
Culture
Louisville lasers take Cincinnati, OH
A welcomed light.
October 18, 2022
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Katie Molck
A square formation of long white tables are surrounded by brown leather rolling office chairs in a carpeted room with two TVs on one wall, a lush green mural on the another, and intricate wood design on the ceiling.
New luxury meeting and event venue in Louisville, KY
You’ll definitely want to share your elevator pitch here.
October 14, 2022
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Katie Molck
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Food
Louisville’s Great Chili Cook-off is this weekend
And Senior City Editor Katie is in the competition.
October 6, 2022
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Katie Molck
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A bowl of crispy fried catfish served over noodles with basil sits on a wooden table. Next to the bowl is a black menu, a pair of wooden chopsticks, and a white ceramic sake bottle with a matching cup. A glass of water and a fork are also partially visible on the left side. The setting suggests a cozy, modern dining experience with Japanese fusion cuisine.
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A white banner on a black wall advertising record store day 2025 with live bands — the shop opens at 8 a.m.
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Drop (the needle) by your favorite record store this weekend for deals, exclusives, and artist meet-and-greets.
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Declan Lowthian
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Declan Lowthian
A man in rubber pants, a suit jacket, vest and bow tie stands at the bottom of a ramp, in the flooded basement of the Service Building in the aftermath of the 1937 flood.
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