Wander Louisville

08/09/2016

http://wfpl.org/shanty-boats-ohio-louisvilles-lost-neighborhood/

Shanty boats were popular in the region from the 1850's to the 1950’s. During that time, about 50,000 people called the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers home.

03/04/2016

02/10/2016

Where the magic happens... Brown Forman Cooperage

02/03/2016

Interesting piece about the original Louisville trolley lines.
http://brokensidewalk.com/2016/abandonment-of-trolleys/

01/08/2016

A big welcome to the American Bus Association! Conference attendees, be sure to swing by Carmichael's Bookstore & pick up Wander Louisville to learn more about the city!

12/12/2015

One woman's quest to find the best cheeseburger in Louisville... http://freakonomics.com/2015/12/10/the-cheeseburger-diet-a-new-freakonomics-radio-podcast/?utm_source=Newsletter%3A+WNYC+Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=cac29843f1-Daily_Brief_July_4_20141_26_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_edd6b58c0d-cac29843f1-68660957&mc_cid=cac29843f1&mc_eid=992719ac4f

12/12/2015

Heads up, folks - if you're wanting to this year, the shipping deadline to make sure it's in on time is Dec 17 for local orders, Dec 15 out of town. Get it now!

wanderlouisville.com/order

12/04/2015

Interesting!

So you know ...

What is the oldest tree in our parks system? Many believe it’s this Cypress located in George Rogers Clark Park. Our foresters estimate it to be more than 200 years old. The theory is that since the Cypress is native to Virginia, and not Kentucky, it was brought and planted by Clark's family: the park is the site of what was their family estate.

Here's more information on the topic:
http://www.lewisandclarkinkentucky.org/places/mulberry_hill.shtml

12/02/2015

We're excited to announce that less than 100 copies of Wander Louisville remain in stock so if you're going to this sea*on, order now before they SELL OUT!

wanderlouisville.com/order

11/30/2015

Things that are sweet:

1. Candy from Schimpff's Confectionery!
2. This !

Today only, order a copy of Wander Louisville direct from our website, and get it for only $17.99 plus shipping!

wanderlouisville.com/order

Who's walked the length of the Big Four Bridge since it opened to Indiana? Schimpff's Confectionary is now within walking distance of Waterfront Park!

11/24/2015

Hey everyone! Seeing your orders come through makes us as excited as these ladies watching their horse come in at Churchill Downs. Don't forget - if you've got family coming in from out of town for the holidays, they're gonna want to see the sights - and we've got them all picked out for you.

Order your copy of Wander Louisville today - and thanks, everybody!

http://wanderlouisville.com/order/

11/22/2015

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You may know all about the horses and the bourbon, but have you ever tried your hand at Dainty? Can you name the main ingredient in Bened...

11/19/2015

Check out this write-up in the Courier! http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/history/river-city-retro/2015/11/18/retro-step-into-history-wander-guidebook/75983852/

New guidebook tells about area's history and historic sites, as well as food and drink, horse racing, day trips and more

11/04/2015

The Conrad-Caldwell House in Old Louisville will be featured on Ghost Hunters (Sy Fy Channel) Wednesday 11/4/15 at 9pm. Be sure to tune in and check it out.

10/28/2015

Time for a walk in the park!

Iroquois Park is glorious today! Thanks to Drew Perkins for the photo!

10/23/2015

A unique piece of local lore: https://www.louisville.com/content/louisville-underground-sauerkraut-cave-and-legacy-lakeland-asylum

We explored an allegedly haunted cave and tunnel in E.P. Tom Sawyer Park and survived. Learn about this history of Sauerkraut Cave and its connection with the Lakeland Asylum for the Insane.

10/19/2015

What do you think, Louisville? Would this work? http://lifehacker.com/make-cheap-bourbon-taste-better-with-this-instant-agin-1737429843

Normally, an expensive aged bourbon will go down a lot smoother than anything you can find in a plastic bottle. This simple mix, however, can “age” any cheap bourbon and save yourself some time and money.

10/19/2015

At 28, Teddy Abrams is the youngest-ever music director of the Louisville Orchestra. He speaks with Rachel Martin about the task of making classical music at once accessible and provocative.

10/09/2015

New section of the Parklands opening next week! http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/outdoors/2015/10/09/turkey-run-section-parklands-opens-next-week/73399090/

Turkey Run Park, an 800-acre "quiet park" intended largely for passive activity, opens at the Parklands on Oct. 16.

10/04/2015

So cool! Check it out at E&S Gallery

Our collection of busts and sculptures at the gallery are one of kind. Our artists are immensely talented and we are proud to display their craftsmanship.

10/03/2015

Whether you're here for Louder Than Life or the St. James Court Art Show, we've got the answers for where to go when the show's over. Pick up Wander Louisville at Revelry, Carmichael's Bookstore, or the Louisville Visitors Center!

09/29/2015

Keep the bourbon flowing!

Metro Councilman Tom Owen said he was mulling whether to propose changing the time bars are required to stop serving alcoholic beverages.

09/29/2015

Great wedding photo, or THE GREATEST wedding photo?

09/22/2015

If you haven't been to Jefferson Memorial Forest this summer, this is the week to go - mild temperatures, low humidity. Beautiful time for a hike!

09/20/2015

Thanks to The Louisville Orchestra and Teddy Abrams for a fantastic Sea*on Preview concert at the Iroquois Amphitheatre! Don't miss this upcoming sea*on, including the epic performance of Leonard Berstein's "MASS" - a truly one of a kind composition.

09/19/2015

And another thing happening today! Highlands, Downtown, South End - stuff happening everywhere!

September 19 & 20 event is a living timeline of Louisville’s first two centuries Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing invites visitors to “200 Years On the Ohio” on September 19 and 20, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day, on the grounds of the historic property located at 7410 Moorman Road.

09/19/2015

Also today! So much great stuff going on!

TODAY IS THE DAY! 11am-6pm on the 700-800 blocks of W. Main. St. FREE! Be sure you come w/ your TICKET: bit.ly/1PEPypx
GOOGLE MAP of area: bit.ly/1PbS5HM
MAP of our event: bit.ly/1LEEjKB (from makerfairelou.org)
PARKING GARAGES: bit.ly/1NCQxb8

P.S. Remember to tag your photos and .

09/15/2015

In all honesty, I can't think of better proof that our mayor is a 21st-century individual than this. http://www.rawstory.com/2015/09/louisville-mayor-sets-off-hilarious-twitter-shtstorm-after-tweeting-from-bathroom-stall/

Mayor Greg Fischer of Louisville, Kentucky had a thought he wanted to share with the world the other morning while he was doing what many of us do when our morning coffee has worked its ineffable magic.

09/15/2015

We have to agree with New2Lou here - what makes a "cool" city - what would you like to see more of here in Louisville?

Google Fiber could be a big boost for Louisville's technology sector, but it would be only a piece of making the city attractive for tech businesses.