Old Louisville

The first plays were staged in ancient Greece more than 2,000 years ago. Essentially, the plays featured people on stage talking. Essentially, that's still what most plays are like. The show you could see this January isn’t like that at all. ...

The world moves pretty fast these days. It's like if you don't check your phone every 15 minutes, you'll miss news, a social media update, the latest movie trailer or music release. There's always something happening. And that fast pace, all those ...

Kentucky is the birthplace of bourbon and many say that real bourbon can only come from Kentucky. That's a pretty important tradition. Bourbon tasting parties are as much a Kentucky tradition as bourbon itself. So this December, go to ...

They say that things were simpler back in the day, but they really weren’t. Who wants to put real candles on a Christmas tree and light each one with fire? How about going to the outhouse or washing up with a bowl and a pitcher of water? Yeah, ...

Do you know how to be a good holiday guest? What if you're the host? Good etiquette can smooth over a lot of rough patches and help you avoid some embarrassing and sticky situations. So this November, go have a night of holiday etiquette in a grand ...

Did you know that Louisville, like New York City, has a Central Park? Did you know that the guy who designed the Central Park in New York also designed Louisville's Central Park? Even if you did, you may not know that this September, there will be a ...

On a humid August day, nothing is more refreshing than a cold beer. So get out and enjoy the August weather the best way at the Old Lou Craft Beer Festival. There will be great scenery, great drinks, great food and live music. The event is kid- and ...

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, ...