Explore Louisville.
Make every round count.

Relax on a riverboat tour on the Belle of Louisville (~0.4 mi from the hotel; 10 min walk from the hotel)

Book a tour at Kentucky’s most historic bourbon distillery Old Forester, est. 1870 (~0.3 mi from the hotel; 7 min walk

Celebrate the life and legacy of the GOAT at Muhammad Ali Center (Black-owned) (~0.5 mi from the hotel)

Get a mini bat and see the world famous Louisville Slugger Museum (~0.5 mi from the hotel)

The Kentucky Science Center is super kid-friendly and full of interactive, immersive exhibits (~0.5 mi from the hotel)

Waterfront Park (“Louisville Waterfront Park is both a non-profit organization and an 85-acre public park adjacent to the downtown area of Louisville, Kentucky and the Ohio River. Specifically, it is adjacent to Louisville's wharf and Riverfront Plaza/Belvedere, which are situated to the west of the park.”) (~0.9 mi from the hotel; 5 min drive from the hotel; 25 min walk)

Get your steps in by walking across the Big Four Bridge (for free!) (~1.2 mi from the hotel)

Stroll around the Louisville Botanical Gardens (~1.8 mi from the hotel)

Check out the first inclusive attraction in the world to make every exhibit, image, and artifact accessible to everyone at The Dot Experience right next to the Kentucky School for the Blind and the American Printing House for the Blind (Accessible for all) (~2.2 mi from the hotel)

Nerd out on books, magazines, puzzles, and an array of other intriguing periodicals and gadgets at Carmichael’s Bookstore (~2.4 mi from the hotel; 10 min drive from the hotel).

Venture onto the University of Louisville’s Belknap Campus and browse exhibits at the Speed Art Museum (~2.4 mi from the hotel)

Visit the Kentucky Derby Museum and see the famous Churchill Downs race-track (~3.4 mi from the hotel)

See a polar bear or red panda at The Louisville Zoo (~4.3 mi from the hotel)

Queer Louisville: Queer Louisville: Kentucky LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour

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Find deals and ticket purchasing options on Louisville’s Tourism site: GoToLouisville

Brazeiros Brazilian Steakhouse (≈ 0.2 mi from the hotel; 6 min walk; reservations recommended)

Brendan’s Catch 23 (≈ 0.3 mi from the hotel; 7 min walk) (fun fact: because Louisville hosts UPS’s Worldport, we get some of the freshest seafood in the country, flown in straight from Hawaii) (Black-owned)

Safier Mediterranean Deli (≈ 0.5 mi from the hotel; 3 min drive) (Busy spot for Middle Eastern & Indian lunch & early evening eats, including many vegetarian options)

Kashmir Indian Restaurant (≈ 0.5 mi from the hotel; 9 min drive) (“Unpretentious Indian joint known for its plentiful lunch buffet & patio.”)

Ramsi’s Cafe on the World (≈ 0.5 mi from the hotel; 10 min drive) (“Bustling, hip eatery offering a huge international menu (from banh mi to fish tacos) in funky digs.”)

Jeff’s Donuts (≈ 0.5 mi from the hotel; 7 min drive) (“a large variety of handmade donuts in sweet flavors.”)

Wiltshire pantry (≈ 0.5 mi from the hotel; 12 min walk) (get a delicious, house-made pastry)

Abyssinia (≈ 0.6 mi from the hotel; 3 min drive, 12 min walk) (eat an amazing Ethiopian feast) (Black-owned)

Elliment Jamaican Food (≈ 0.6 mi from the hotel; 13 min walk, 4 min drive) (Black-owned)

Seviche Restaurant (≈ 0.6 mi from the hotel; 11 min drive) (“Modern Latin American menus & craft cocktails served in large, stylish surrounds, plus a patio.”)

Hammerhead’s (≈ 0.6 mi from the hotel; 9 min drive) (“Tiny hot spot serving creative pub grub like duck fat fries, plus various beers, from basement digs.”)

Chicken King (≈ 0.8 mi from the hotel; 6 min drive) (get the potato wedges!)

Mayan Cafe (≈ 0.8 mi from the hotel; 5 min drive) (get a phenomenal, fancy dinner with the BEST lima beans you’ve ever tasted)

Caspian Grill Persian Bistro (≈ 0.9 mi from the hotel; 10 min drive)

Blak Koffee (≈ 1.0 mi from the hotel; 4 min drive, 20 min walk) (Black-owned)

Kebab House (≈ 1.7 mi from the hotel; 10 min drive) (Palestinian-owned kebab shop with perfect hummus, gyros, and much more – they make you feel right at home here!)

Tana (≈ 1.9 mi from the hotel; 10 min drive) (Taiwanese-American)

Haucks Corner (≈ 2.0 mi from the hotel; 15 min drive) (kid & group friendly; play area for kids; delicious fried bologna sandwich)

Heart & Soy (≈ 2.2 mi from the hotel; 11 min drive) (vegetarian, vegan, and they make their own tofu!)

Retta’s (≈ 2.3 mi from the hotel; 9 min drive) (an upscale dessert restaurant that focuses on farm-to-table ice-creams – get an unforgettable treat here!)

CM Chicken (≈ 2.6 mi from the hotel; 10 min drive) (Korean fried chicken!)

Red Hog (≈ 3.1 mi from the hotel; 12 min drive) (elevated American food with a cool vibe, artisan butcher shop, and covered, heated patio)

Eden & Kissi (≈ 16 min drive from the hotel) (Black owned) (Afro-Caribbean)

Caribbean Cafe (≈ 4.0 mi straight-line; 19 min drive from the hotel) (Self-described “Laid-back spot serving Caribbean cuisine such as jerk wings, oxtails, and Haitian specialties, plus sides.”)

Anne’s Cafe (≈ 4.0 mi straight-line; 17 min drive from the hotel) (“A mix of Vietnamese & Chinese fare (including a strictly vegetarian menu) in a simple, cozy setting.”)

Anko Sushi (≈ 4.0 mi straight-line; 17 min drive from the hotel) (“One man's sushi bar, Modern take on Edo-mae style sushi, @ the Streatery food hall in the Beechmont neighborhood. Every shipment inspires our sushi, sashimi”)

Phalcha Coffee (≈ 5.2 mi from the hotel; 15 min drive) (run by a group of Nepalese coworkers who will make you tasty Ube lattes and other coffee delights in their whimsical space)

Half-Peach Bakery & Cafe (≈ 5.8 mi from the hotel; 15 min drive) (vegetarian) (vegan)

Indi’s (≈ 6.0 mi from the hotel; 15 min drive) (get the okra!)

Texas de Brazil (≈ 7.0 mi from the hotel; 15 min drive)

Shack in the Back (≈ 10.2 mi from the hotel; 28 min drive) (best BBQ turkey wings ever – you read that right!)

3 KNOCKOUT Rounds of Fried Chicken that ISN’T KFC

30+ Black Owned Businesses in Louisville, KY

Whoopie pie & sweet potato pies from  Georgia's Sweet Potato Pie Company 

Kentucky Derby memorabilia at the Kentucky Derby Museum 

Small batch bourbon chocolates from Art Eatables 

Bourbon from our most historic distillery Old Forester, est. 1870 

A genuine Louisville Slugger (mini or customized bat) from the Slugger museum  

Muhammad Ali memorabilia and swag from the Ali Center museum store 

The closest Target is a 16-minute drive, and the closest Walmart is right next door! 

Our closest malls are the Mall St. Matthews and Oxmoor Center - both are about a 16-minute drive.  

The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass (“The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass is a 428,073 square feet outlet mall located near Interstate 64 in Simpsonville, Kentucky. The mall opened on July 31, 2014. Anchor stores include Old Navy, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and American Eagle Outfitters.”) (25 min drive from the hotel) 

Pay for the bus with exact cash ($2.25/ride) or digitally with the Token Transit app. You can buy single rides, 24 hour passes, or 7 day passes).  

On any public transit system, it’s important to be alert and aware of your surroundings! Hold onto your belongings and ask the bus driver if you need any help.  

Watch the screen at the front of the bus to see where you are, and about a block before your stop, pull the overhead cord or push the yellow strip to alert the driver of your stop.  

You can take a Lyft, Uber, or taxi from the airport 

Get discounts on your Uber or Lyft back to the airport after the conference here! 

UofL Hospital + Emergency Room is a 6-minute drive from the hotel and a 12-minute bus ride. 

Metro Urgent Care Center is a 4-minute drive, and Norton Urgent Care Center is a 16-minute drive.