Headed to Louisville for the game - suggestions?

[copious1218]

I'm going to be in l'ville for this weekends game. Any must see/do activities?  Any bar/restaurant suggestions?  I've never been before so any input is appreciated. Thanks.

[PE8983]

Been down there once since the YUM Center was built it's downtown on the river.  Don't really know much about downtown, but directly across the river, there is a nice area with a bunch of bars/restaurants.

[The Man in Gold]

If you're downtown 4th Street Live is great collection of bars and usually a pretty good weekend scene. 

If you're looking to road trip around a bit, I highly recommend a drive to Loretto, KY and the Makers Mark distillery for some fine Kentucky bourbon.  Drive is only about an hour and well worth it.

[wyzgy]

call up tim and jerrone-they should have some great suggestions for the best all-you-can-eat joints 

[spartan3186]

Took the trip down 2 years ago and had a pretty good time, although the majority of the city was pretty dead for a Saturday night. 4th street was definitely the most happening area of the city.

We went to Proof on Main for dinner and it was really good, I would highly recommend it.

http://www.proofonmain.com/proof/default.aspx

When we were there we found out about an Urban Bourbon Trail which is basically a 9 location bar crawl, you have a bourbon at each bar and get the "passport" stamped, after getting all the stamps you can take it the visitor center for a free flask and t-shirt. It was a great way to see some of Louisville.

http://www.justaddbourbon.com/planavisit/urbantrail.aspx

http://www.justaddbourbon.com/planavisit/urbantrail.aspx

[Mike Deane]

like Captain's Quarters by the river about 8 miles north of the Center during summer time.
http://www.cqriverside.com/

don't what it is like now when it is cold...

[ZiggysFryBoy]

like Captain's Quarters by the river about 8 miles north of the Center during summer time.
http://www.cqriverside.com/

don't what it is like now when it is cold...

I would listen to Mike Deane when it comes to bars.

[77ncaachamps]

Wear a white baby blue suit when you go.

http://www.porcinilouisville.com/

"Um, waiter. Can you show me the part of the restaurant..."

[4everwarriors]

You're a fool if you don't take in Porcini"s. Ask for the "coaches table." Best spot in town.

[willie warrior]

You're a fool if you don't take in Porcini"s. Ask for the "coaches table." Best spot in town.

Yeah, but watch out for any tell tale Pitino DNA stain on the table.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Yeah, but watch out for any tell tale Pitino DNA stain on the table.

and don't get the alfredo.

[warthog-driver]

Oysters at Porcini. A Louisville tradition