My FI and I are thinking about going to Louisville for our honeymoon. I've been there once before and they seemed to have a lot of really great restaurants and hotels. We are going for a more laid-back honeymoon where we can just relax in the hotel and go out to dinner and just do museums or activities at our leisure. My FI was a baseball player all of growing up and is still really into it so we thought the Slugger Museum could be really cool and I've heard that 4th street has a lot of entertainment as well. So I was just wondering if anyone who lives there or has visited there thinks this could be a good honeymoon spot and if you have any suggestions of hotels, restaurants, or activities or even places that we should stay away from. Thanks so much!
Re: Louisville, KY for a honeymoon?
I am from Louisville. The city is really awesome! There are a lot of orignial restaurants here that are very yummy. Off the top of my head there is the Louisville Slugger Museum, Muhammed Ali Center, Louisville Science Center, Frazier History Museum, Speed Art Museum, Glassworks, Ky Derby Museum, Churchill Downs, The Kentucky Center for the Arts, the Louisville Zoo, Waterfront Park, many historic homes, parks and other things.
Also, you could do the Bourbon Trail http://www.justaddbourbon.com/planavisit/bourbontrail.aspx) which is not in Louisville but is the Bourbon Distilleries around Louisville. Louisville has the Urban Bourbon Trail (http://www.justaddbourbon.com/planavisit/urbantrail.aspx) where you visit some bourbon bars here.
Mint Julep tours also offers some neat tours in and around Louisville. (http://www.mintjuleptours.com/)
Also, here is a helpful website:
http://www.gotolouisville.com/index.aspx
I really hope this helps!
If you come during the week, I would hit up a Bats game as well. I always have a great time when I go. Churchill Downs is running their spring meet from May - 4th of July.
The Galt House is great because you're within walking distance of tons of things like 4th Street, the Belle of Louisville, the Waterfront (when it's not flooded) and Museum Row on Main. Also, if you all happen to be in town during the first friday of the month, you can hop on the trolley's for free and enjoy the monthly Trolley Hop to check out different art galleries and restaurants along Main and Market Streets.
Jack Fry's is another great local restaurant. You will need reservations for both though.
More laid back restaurants:
BBC is a local brewery downtown with great food.
Toast on Market has amazing breakfast.
Enjoy your stay here!!!!