If you are interested in the history of bourbon in Kentucky and want to taste, feel free to visit one of the many located around Louisville. In downtown, you can visit Rabbit Hole, Old Forrester, Angel's Envy, Michter's, and Evan Williams. Drive south of town for Stitzel-Weller, Lux Row, Willett, Bardstown Bourbon and James Beam. Drive east for Jeptha Creed, Bulliet, Whiskey Thief, Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, Woodford Reserve, Castle & Key, and Glenns Creek.
Note the tours at these places book up fast so plan about 3 months in advance if you want to visit any.
A fun area just east of downtown with breweries, bars, coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping. The bride and groom recommend West Sixth Brewery, Goodwood Brewing, Garage Bar, rooftop bar at Hotel Genevieve, and Galaxie.
Stop by one of these great spot! Guaca Mole Modern Mexican, Mayan Cafe, Big Bad Breakfast, Impellizzeri's Pizza, Le Moo Steakhouse (also great brunch), Parlour, Red Hog, and Wild Eggs.
Tour the facility, head to the simulcast lounge and make some wagers, or visit the museum to learn more about horse racing in Kentucky.
Fall Meet runs the entire month of October at this historic track near Lexington, KY. No races Mondays or Tuesdays, check out their website for a full schedule and more details. https://www.keeneland.com/
Visit the museum and take a tour to learn about baseball bat manufacturing history with hands-on moments to hold MLB bats, plus interactive batting cages.
Enjoy a walk along Waterfront Park, Cherokee Park, or The Parklands of Floyds Fork. Golf courses will still be open in October, as well as the many public tennis and pickleball courts.
Interested in Kentucky history? Take a stop here to learn more! Good luck finding the entrance to the speakeasy.
Visit some of the world's largest megacaverns and do the world's only underground zipline or ropes course tour.
Go visit the animals at the zoo, especially Jack's favorite, the gorilla, and Sarah's favorite, the giraffe.