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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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Culture
Sleep inside an art piece at Louisville’s 21c Museum Hotel
It’s kind of like Woodstock, but a hotel room.
January 5, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Government
Inside the 8 million Main Library transformation
Expect an upgrade come June 2025.
December 19, 2022
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Katie Molck
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Food
Flavorman’s 2023 beverage trends predictions
It’s tropical and tangy.
December 14, 2022
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Katie Molck
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Food
New farm-to-glass bar opens in the Highlands
Epiphany uses ingredients from local farms in its beverage program.
December 14, 2022
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Katie Molck
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Development
Louisville Gardens to become a production studio
A museum chronicling the history of the venue is in the works, too.
December 9, 2022
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Katie Molck
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Culture
Holiday shopping at Louisville’s Stoneware & Co.
Jingle all the clay
December 5, 2022
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Katie Molck
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History
The 10+ Louisville references you didn’t know about in Trader Joe’s
There’s even a recipe for Joe’s take on a Hot Brown
December 5, 2022
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Katie Molck
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Food
New food tour in Derby City
Taste the history of NuLu.
November 30, 2022
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Katie Molck
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Food
Big Bad Breakfast opens second Louisville location
A new speciality dish pays homage to Louisvillian Dean Corbett.
November 16, 2022
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Katie Molck
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Food
Canary Club and The Breeze Wine Shop & Coffee Bar open in Louisville, KY
It’s Louisville’s first and only natural wine bar + wine shop with a coffee bar.
November 15, 2022
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Katie Molck
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Culture
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Culture
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April 24, 2025
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Pegasus Parade: Know before you go
Expect a ‘Pink Out Party’ downtown as the signature Kentucky Derby Fest event rolls down Broadway.
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Happy trails: Our guide to Louisville hiking trails
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