Tourism and Hospitality

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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
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Food
Open: Paseo wood-fired restaurant
Take a walk on the Mediterranean side.
June 28, 2023
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Katie Molck
An oval-shaped, blue swimming pool with a slide.
Travel and Outdoors
Private swimming pools for rent in Derby City
Their pool could be your pool.
June 16, 2023
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Katie Molck
Rendering of a two-story brick building with people out front.
Business
New boutique hotel coming to the Highlands
The Myriad Hotel is opening in a former disco ball factory.
June 2, 2023
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Katie Molck
small brown dog sitting on a blue bench at a table
Play
Dog-friendly businesses in Louisville
Explore these dog-friendly businesses in Louisville that include places to eat, drink, shop, play, and stay the night.
May 23, 2023
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Ashlea Hearn
Restaurant with rose-colored booths and yellow chairs.
Business
Where to eat and drink at Hotel Genevieve in NuLu
Locals can dine at the restaurants + grab a coffee from the market in the morning.
May 11, 2023
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Katie Molck
Person handing a white paper bag to another person in a car from a window.
Business
Haymarket Drive Through open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Swing by for a coffee and a quiche.
May 9, 2023
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Katie Molck
White concrete building with a black sign reading "Nami"
Restaurants
A look at Chef Edward Lee’s new restaurant Nami
The Korean steakhouse is slated to open in May.
April 21, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Arts
Cherokee Triangle Art Fair returns this weekend
The annual neighborhood art fair is held every year the weekend before Derby.
April 21, 2023
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Katie Molck
The opening of two gray stone caverns in a grass covered hill.
History
Look inside the historic lager tunnels at Gravely Brewing Co.
Batman wished his cave was here.
April 19, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Tourism and Hospitality
Reviews of Thunder Over Louisville
See what people think of the nation’s largest annual fireworks display.
April 19, 2023
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Katie Molck
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City
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Food
Ultimate guide to donuts in Derby City
We don’t think you’re ready for this jelly.
June 5, 2025
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The annual Louisville event is returning to Lynn Family Stadium.
June 4, 2025
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