Benton’s Guidebook

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Benton’s Guidebook

Our Favorite Restaurants

Local restaurant and by the glass (or bottle) wine bar that incorporates local, farm-fresh ingredients in some of their menu items. On Tuesday’s they serve a burger special- a grassfed beef burger made from our Foxhollow Farm grassfed beef! 15 min. from the cottage.
Cuvée Wine Table
3598 Springhurst Blvd
Local restaurant and by the glass (or bottle) wine bar that incorporates local, farm-fresh ingredients in some of their menu items. On Tuesday’s they serve a burger special- a grassfed beef burger made from our Foxhollow Farm grassfed beef! 15 min. from the cottage.
Restaurant and bar located inside a very eclectic museum-hotel. Dine and then take a walk around the art museum with a cocktail in hand! Located in downtown Louisville, 24-min. from the cottage.
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Proof On Main
702 W Main St
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Restaurant and bar located inside a very eclectic museum-hotel. Dine and then take a walk around the art museum with a cocktail in hand! Located in downtown Louisville, 24-min. from the cottage.
Home of four-star chef, Bruce Ucan, and his authentic Mayan cuisine. Try the salmon, lima beans, and guacamole! Their burger features our grassfed beef! Located in the Nulu District of downtown Louisville, it's 24-min. from the cottage.
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Mayan Cafe
813 E Market St
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Home of four-star chef, Bruce Ucan, and his authentic Mayan cuisine. Try the salmon, lima beans, and guacamole! Their burger features our grassfed beef! Located in the Nulu District of downtown Louisville, it's 24-min. from the cottage.
More expensive, but the best steak in Louisville. Highly recommend getting a reservation in advance of your stay. They're especially busy during Oaks/Derby. Located downtown, 22 min. from the cottage.
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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Louisville
325 W Main St
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More expensive, but the best steak in Louisville. Highly recommend getting a reservation in advance of your stay. They're especially busy during Oaks/Derby. Located downtown, 22 min. from the cottage.
Our favorite brunch spot- hands down! Local restaurant serving Mexican breakfast & lunch platters plus traditional desserts. Omelette De Papa and Très Leches Pancakes are incredible and amazing café con leche. It’s fast-casual style so you tend not to wait too long (if at all) for a table. Located 18 min. from the cottage.
Con Huevos Restaurant, Holiday Manor, Louisville
4938 US-42
Our favorite brunch spot- hands down! Local restaurant serving Mexican breakfast & lunch platters plus traditional desserts. Omelette De Papa and Très Leches Pancakes are incredible and amazing café con leche. It’s fast-casual style so you tend not to wait too long (if at all) for a table. Located 18 min. from the cottage.
Housed in The Paddock Shops shopping center near lots of restaurant and retailers, but no drive-thru.
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Starbucks
1321 S Hurstbourne Pkwy
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Housed in The Paddock Shops shopping center near lots of restaurant and retailers, but no drive-thru.
A newer, local restaurant that had a rough start, but has improved since hiring a new chef. Only 12-min. from the cottage, it's a great place to enjoy dinner.
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The Pine Room
6325 River Rd
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A newer, local restaurant that had a rough start, but has improved since hiring a new chef. Only 12-min. from the cottage, it's a great place to enjoy dinner.
A great local restaurant that sources ingredients from local farmers. A longtime favorite of our family! Located downtown, 24 min. from the cottage.
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Wiltshire on Market
636 E Market St
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A great local restaurant that sources ingredients from local farmers. A longtime favorite of our family! Located downtown, 24 min. from the cottage.
Located in the Nulu District of downtown Louisville, this spot is a great local favorite. A Top Chef alum owns this restaurant and creates beautiful, delicious dishes using local ingredients. 24 min. from the cottage.
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Decca Restaurant
812 E Market St
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Located in the Nulu District of downtown Louisville, this spot is a great local favorite. A Top Chef alum owns this restaurant and creates beautiful, delicious dishes using local ingredients. 24 min. from the cottage.
610 Magnolia is an incredible dining experience. It's definitely at the higher price point, but absolutely worth it if you're looking for a top-notch dining experience. Also, Top Chef alum owned by Edward Lee who has multiple restaurants in Louisville. This is his best! Highly recommend obtaining a reservation ahead of your stay. Located downtown, 25 min. from the cottage.
610 W Magnolia Ave
610 West Magnolia Avenue
610 Magnolia is an incredible dining experience. It's definitely at the higher price point, but absolutely worth it if you're looking for a top-notch dining experience. Also, Top Chef alum owned by Edward Lee who has multiple restaurants in Louisville. This is his best! Highly recommend obtaining a reservation ahead of your stay. Located downtown, 25 min. from the cottage.
A local Italian restaurant located in nearby Norton Commons just 8-min. from the cottage. So many good menu options to choose from, amazing wine selections (and sangria). Also, they have a wonderful outdoor dining space!
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Mercato Italiano Trattoria & Market
10640 Meeting St
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A local Italian restaurant located in nearby Norton Commons just 8-min. from the cottage. So many good menu options to choose from, amazing wine selections (and sangria). Also, they have a wonderful outdoor dining space!

Nearby Drinks with a View

Don’t eat the food- not great. However, the drinks are good and they have great outdoor seating that overlooks the river- beautiful, especially during sunset! 15-min. from the cottage.
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Captain's Quarters Restaurant
5700 Captains Quarters Rd
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Don’t eat the food- not great. However, the drinks are good and they have great outdoor seating that overlooks the river- beautiful, especially during sunset! 15-min. from the cottage.

Nearby Activities

A few activities closest to the farm
Home of Jefferson’s Reserve Bourbon- delicious! Schedule a tour on their website. Hours are currently Tues-Sat 10a-4p Just 11 min. from the cottage!
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Kentucky Artisan Distillery
6230 Old Lagrange Rd
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Home of Jefferson’s Reserve Bourbon- delicious! Schedule a tour on their website. Hours are currently Tues-Sat 10a-4p Just 11 min. from the cottage!
3rd Turn Breweries 1-acre beer garden and indoor space with 32 beers on tap, meade tasting, and elevated pub food. Just 9 min. from the cottage.
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3rd Turn Oldham Gardens
6300 Old Lagrange Rd
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3rd Turn Breweries 1-acre beer garden and indoor space with 32 beers on tap, meade tasting, and elevated pub food. Just 9 min. from the cottage.
(11 min.- next door to Kentucky Artisan Distillery) Internationally-recognized center of gardening, plants, and education listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Schedule a visit on their website.
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Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
6220 Old Lagrange Rd
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(11 min.- next door to Kentucky Artisan Distillery) Internationally-recognized center of gardening, plants, and education listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Schedule a visit on their website.
Visit the Fox Shop to buy some grassfed beef or take a walk along the nature trail. Map to the trail is provided at the cottage!
Foxhollow Farm
8905 Hwy 329
Visit the Fox Shop to buy some grassfed beef or take a walk along the nature trail. Map to the trail is provided at the cottage!

Bourbon (and beyond) Experiences

All located minutes apart in the Downtown Louisville Area. You can easily Google each to find out more information. Recommend booking bourbon (and other spirits) experiences in advance as tours can book quickly, especially during peak season- Derby! Not recommended for families. Drive Time: 20-24 minutes from the cottage
Tour experience highlighting brand of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey bottled by the Heaven Hill Co. It has been ranked as one of the world’s best selling whiskey brands.
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Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
528 W Main St
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Tour experience highlighting brand of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey bottled by the Heaven Hill Co. It has been ranked as one of the world’s best selling whiskey brands.
An urban distillery experience featuring a behind the scenes tour of an up close look at how they craft the finest spirits from grain to bottle- all under one roof.
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Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co
120 N 10th St
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An urban distillery experience featuring a behind the scenes tour of an up close look at how they craft the finest spirits from grain to bottle- all under one roof.
Industrial-chic venue with a hip vibe offering tours by reservation, cocktail classes & tastings.
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Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main St
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Industrial-chic venue with a hip vibe offering tours by reservation, cocktail classes & tastings.
Kentucky-based bourbon and whiskey distiller, inspired by modern approaches to whiskey making. Their bar at the end of the tour is INCREDIBLE!!!! Fabulous view of downtown with yummy cocktails!
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Rabbit Hole Distillery
711 E Jefferson St
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Kentucky-based bourbon and whiskey distiller, inspired by modern approaches to whiskey making. Their bar at the end of the tour is INCREDIBLE!!!! Fabulous view of downtown with yummy cocktails!
Make definitive American brandy influenced by American whiskey and American music. Brandies are batch distilled exclusively in copper pot-stills, are non-chill filtered, with no added sugar, boisé (powdered oak, shavings or infusion) other flavors, synthetic chemicals or caramel colorants for an uncorrupted, authentic, natural flavor, nose and color. They have a rooftop bar, Alex&nders, that has another incredible view of downtown. Delicious cocktails made from their own brandy, but also have some beer, wine, and champagne options if you're not into brandy.
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Copper & Kings American Brandy Company
1121 E Washington St
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Make definitive American brandy influenced by American whiskey and American music. Brandies are batch distilled exclusively in copper pot-stills, are non-chill filtered, with no added sugar, boisé (powdered oak, shavings or infusion) other flavors, synthetic chemicals or caramel colorants for an uncorrupted, authentic, natural flavor, nose and color. They have a rooftop bar, Alex&nders, that has another incredible view of downtown. Delicious cocktails made from their own brandy, but also have some beer, wine, and champagne options if you're not into brandy.

Downtown Indoor-Outdoor Activities

Some fun, downtown Louisville options that don't include museum row.
Louisville Waterfront Park & Big Four Bridge (22 min. from the cottage) Enjoy a walk along the Ohio River at this sprawling urban park. You can even walk across the pedestrian bridge, The Big Four Bridge, where you’ll end up in Indiana. At the end of the bridge in Indiana are some decent restaurants, though the best food is really in Louisville! A family friendly, outdoor experience.
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Gran Césped
231 Witherspoon St
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Louisville Waterfront Park & Big Four Bridge (22 min. from the cottage) Enjoy a walk along the Ohio River at this sprawling urban park. You can even walk across the pedestrian bridge, The Big Four Bridge, where you’ll end up in Indiana. At the end of the bridge in Indiana are some decent restaurants, though the best food is really in Louisville! A family friendly, outdoor experience.
Indoor axe throwing or as they say, “Triumph. Glory. Beer. The thrill of axe throwing awaits!” This is a fun experience for adults. Don’t worry, they coach you on how to throw the axes.
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Flying Axes
610 N Clay St
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Indoor axe throwing or as they say, “Triumph. Glory. Beer. The thrill of axe throwing awaits!” This is a fun experience for adults. Don’t worry, they coach you on how to throw the axes.
Indoor rock climbing gym in Downtown Louisville that’s great for families.
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Climb NuLu
1000 E Market St
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Indoor rock climbing gym in Downtown Louisville that’s great for families.

Museum Row

All are family friendly and located in or near Downtown Louisville. You can easily Google each destination for more information. These destinations can be busy during Derby season. Drive Time: 20-25 minutes from the cottage
Non-profit museum and cultural center in Louisville, Kentucky dedicated to boxer Muhammad Ali, a native of Louisville.
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Centro Muhammad Ali
144 N 6th St
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Non-profit museum and cultural center in Louisville, Kentucky dedicated to boxer Muhammad Ali, a native of Louisville.
Kentucky’s largest hands-on science museum.
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Kentucky Science Center
727 W Main St
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Kentucky’s largest hands-on science museum.
A museum and factors that showcases the story of Louisville Slugger baseball bats in baseball and in American history.
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Museo y Fábrica de Louisville Slugger
800 W Main St
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A museum and factors that showcases the story of Louisville Slugger baseball bats in baseball and in American history.
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, Frazier documents and reinterprets stories from history using artifacts, gallery talks, and live daily interpretations by a staff of costumed actors known as “teaching artists.” It covers regional, national, and international history. It’s home to one of the largest collections of toy soldiers and historical miniatures on permanent public display in the world, The Stewart Collection. Subjects of other permanent exhibitions include historical arms and bourbon whiskey.
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Museo de Historia Frazier
829 W Main St
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An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, Frazier documents and reinterprets stories from history using artifacts, gallery talks, and live daily interpretations by a staff of costumed actors known as “teaching artists.” It covers regional, national, and international history. It’s home to one of the largest collections of toy soldiers and historical miniatures on permanent public display in the world, The Stewart Collection. Subjects of other permanent exhibitions include historical arms and bourbon whiskey.
American Thoroughbred horse racing museum located on the grounds of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Dedicated to preserving the history of the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central Avenue
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American Thoroughbred horse racing museum located on the grounds of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Dedicated to preserving the history of the Kentucky Derby.

Nearby Grocery

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Kroger
9440 Brownsboro Rd
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Walmart Supercenter
3706 Diann Marie Rd
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This location includes grocery and alcohol.
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Target
4174 Westport Rd
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This location includes grocery and alcohol.