Old Louisville

Kentucky’s Shakespeare in the park is back and this July, they’re putting on an epic production of Henry V. Swordfights. A glorious battle. France vs. England, two centuries-old enemies. This play really has it all. Shakespeare in the ...

Get out and enjoy the spring weather during a Louisville April. Go to one of the city's great walking neighborhoods and go see some of the city's most beloved architecture. Old Louisville is a little bit like a living time capsule near the heart of ...

Bourbon began on a pretty small scale. Craft brewers made their own blends that were sipped by a small few. So how the heck did bourbon become an industry that would end up sending bottles of amber liquid all the way around the world? Go find out at ...

Having trouble getting into the Christmas spirit this year? Head to Old Louisville to see some beautiful homes and lovely decorations. There are several places you can stop here to get a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy the crisp December weather while ...

You may already know that this year is exactly 100 years after the 19th Amendment was ratified. This is the Amendment that gave women the right to vote in the United States, a pretty epic moment in women’s history. How did Louisville women ...

There’s only one event in Louisville that combines craft beer, local food, yoga and fun and games for everyone all in one place, Old Lou Brew. This outdoor event has everything you want and plenty of room to give you all the social distancing ...

Remember “Little House on the Prairie?” You may be familiar with the popular TV series, the series of books or both. Either way, you probably know a little something about this iconic story revolving around Laura Ingalls Wilder, a girl ...

Do you like architecture? How about beautiful landscaping? Maybe tall shade trees? Historic homes on quiet streets? Go enjoy all of these things this July and take a Walking Tour of Old Louisville. This is one of Louisville’s most celebrated ...

Louisville's pubs and taverns are opening back up this July, and just in time! If you've been hungering for a little social interaction, head to the Old Louisville Tavern for a casual atmosphere, comfort food and plenty of good brews. Drink, Eat and ...

The Brennan House is the very last reminder of a piece of Louisville's past that is now gone. This grand, stately Victorian mansion is the last of its kind. Once, this gorgeous mansion stood on a residential street surrounded by other Victorian ...

You probably know that Central Park is in Old Louisville. You may even know that the famous designer who created Central Park in New York designed Louisville's Central Park, too. But you may not know how historic this park actually is or how much ...

Old Louisville is a U.S. historic district and the largest preservation district featuring Victorian architecture. This neighborhood looks truly lost in time, an ageless collection of quiet streets where oak trees cast shadows over the tall towers, ...

Storytime should be a magical experience for kids, something that will inspire creativity and spark their imaginations. So this February, take them to Storytime With Nanny at the remarkable Conrad-Caldwell House. This is a very special storytime ...

Kentucky has a lot of great traditions. It’s where bourbon is made and it’s where the thoroughbreds run. Louisville itself is famous for baseball bats and the historic hot brown, not to mention the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. But ...

Christmas is a lot older than electric lights. Before everyone had little twinkle lights that plugged into the wall, everybody had to use candles. See what an old-fashioned Christmas once looked like at the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum this December....

Wouldn’t it be amazing to step back in time to the Victorian Era and see homes decorated for the holidays? This December, you can! Take the Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour to get a look inside some of the most gorgeous townhomes and mansions ...

Bundle up and take a walk through the brisk November air in Old Louisville. A guide will take you to see some of the highlights of the neighborhood's Victorian mansion district. These homes are ornate, over-the-top, embellished and absolutely ...

See artisans and crafters of all kinds at the St. James Court Art Show. This event is famous all over the city because you can find one-of-a-kind items while you mingle with other art lovers and marvel at the beauty of one of Louisville's best-known ...

To celebrate the season of thrills and chills, Kentucky Shakespeare will present “Night of the Living Dead: A Radio Play.” This is a unique take on the most famous zombie movie of them all, a cult classic that helped to pave the way for ...