So Much More to Discover in Louisville's

South Points Scenic Area

Come visit the South Points Scenic Area of
Louisville. Explore one or all of the following
day trips or, create your own adventure!
There’s so much more to discover!

Day Trip 1

Churchill Downs & Derby Museum
Wagner’s Pharmacy
Stitzel-Weller Distillery

Day Trip 2

Iroquois Park & Amphitheatre
Colonial Gardens
Little Loomhouse

Day Trip 3

Jefferson Memorial Forest
Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing
Mike Linnig’s & the Louisville Loop

Churchill Downs & Derby Museum

700 Central Ave., Louisville, KY 40208

There is live thoroughbred racing at Churchill Downs throughout the year. These include great stakes races, themed race day events, and of course, the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Also be sure to visit the Kentucky Derby Museum and learn all about the greatest two minutes in sports!

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Wagner’s Pharmacy

3113 S 4th St., Louisville, KY 40214

Sure, you can buy liniment for your horses here. But Wagner’s is also a great place to eat, explore horse racing history, people watch, and maybe even catch celebrities in town during Derby Week. Originally a low-key meeting spot for coffee and conversation among horsemen, this diner has been written about by everyone from the Los Angeles Times to Southern Living and has appeared in major motion pictures including Elizabethtown and Secretariat. It’s become a popular stop for out-of-towners in the whirlwind of activity that is Derby Week, but through it all has retained its unassuming, down-to-earth character.

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Stitzel-Weller Distillery

3860 Fitzgerald Rd., Shively, KY 40216

Originally opening on Derby Day in 1935 and reopening to the public in 2014, the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery is one of the true cathedrals of the American whiskey industry. Located only five miles from downtown Louisville, the Stitzel-Weller Distillery Experience is one of the most convenient and impressive stops along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®.

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Iroquois Park

2120 Rundill Rd., Louisville, KY 40214

Iroquois Park is a 725-acre municipal park designed by famed architectFrederick Law Olmsted, best known for designing Central Park in New York City. Enjoy spectacular views of Louisville from the overlook at the top of Iroquois Hill, hike the heavily wooded trails, or enjoy golf, disc golf, pickleball or tennis at the many venues throughout the park. Don’t forget the large playground and picnic area. Cap off your experience across the street at one of the many restaurants at Colonial Gardens.

Come in the fall and experience the Jack’s Lantern Trail, a quarter-mile hike through more than 5,000 lighted jack o’ lanterns that draws tens of thousands of visitors each year.

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Iroquois Amphitheatre

1080 Amphitheater Rd., Louisville, KY 40214

Located in the heart of Iroquois Park, the historic Iroquois Amphitheater is the official amphitheater for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The handicapped-accessible Amphitheater seats up to 2,400 people and hosts a variety of performing arts and cultural programs including concerts, festivals, movie nights and local community events. Summer concerts in 2026 include Queensryche, Little River Band, the Pixies, and many more.

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Colonial Gardens

818 W Kenwood Dr., Louisville, KY 40214

Across the street from Iroquois Park and Amphitheater, Colonial Gardens is a cluster of amazing local restaurants featuring pizza, Asian and Mexican food, barbecue and Southern cuisine. A restored local landmark, it was formerly an entertainment complex – Elvis played here — and in its earliest existence, a part of Senning’s Park, the site of the first zoo in Louisville.

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The Little Loomhouse

328 Kenwood Hill Rd., Louisville, KY 40214

A Louisville Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places, the Little Loomhouse’s mission is to continue the legacy of its founder Lou Tate, master weaver, by educating students of all ages about the history of weaving and textile arts. Schedule a tour with a mini weaving lesson or a 2-hour Get Started Weaving class for the whole family.

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Jefferson Memorial Forest

11311 Mitchell Hill Rd., Fairdale, KY 40118

The nation’s largest municipally owned forest—located just 15 miles from downtown Louisville—offers a wilderness immersion experience. The Forest is Louisville’s largest nature preserve. Choose from dozens of hiking and equestrian trails ranging from easy to strenuous, and all can be enjoyed year-round with preparation and appropriate gear.

For a less-intense experience, visit Tom Wallace Lake, where you can enjoy fishing; gentle, paved hiking trails; a playground and pavilion. Both Tom Wallace Lake and the Tulip Tree Trail are handicap accessible.

Be sure to start your visit at the Welcome Center where you can collect trail maps, visit the gift shop, take a restroom break, and speak with friendly staff about recommendations and amenities.

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Riverside, the Farnsley-Mormen Landing

7410 Moorman Rd., Louisville, KY 40272

Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, including the Farnsley-Moreman House, stands as a breathtaking testament to the rich history of farm life and agriculture along the Ohio River. Take a trip back to the 19th century and learn about life at Riverside during the time periods of the two families with the longest history on the property. The house interprets two different eras which gives visitors the feeling of walking through time.

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The Louisville Loop and Mike Linnig’s

9308 Cane Run Rd., Louisville, KY 40258

The Louisville Loop is a multi-recreational path linking neighborhoods to parks and attractions. Paved and non-motorized, the Loop provides space for running, walking or biking on a trail that stretches through a variety of landscapes. From Farnsley-Moremen, the Loop offers a gentle, mile-long walk to historic Mike Linnig’s Restaurant! Nestled in a shady grove along the Ohio River, Mike Linnig’s has been dishing up tasty fried fish and seafood at family prices for more than 100 years.

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Waverly Hills Sanatorium

4400 Paralee Dr., Louisville, KY 40272

The world-renowned Waverly Hills Sanatorium is a former tuberculosis sanatorium and a beautiful example of Tudor Gothic architecture. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.

But it is so much more. Waverly also is known as one of the world’s most haunted buildings. It has been the site of many movies and documentaries.

Today Waverly is visited by thousands of people each year in search of history, architecture and the paranormal. The facility offers historical tours and paranormal tours, as well as both public and private investigations. Check out the Body Chute, where deceased patients were removed out of site of the residents. And watch for Timmy, a spectral boy who simply wants to play ball.

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Or, create your own adventure

Consider a visit to one or several of the following places when visiting the south end:

Arts and Entertainment

Iroquois Amphitheatre

1080 Amphitheater Rd., Louisville, KY 40214
Located in the heart of Iroquois Park, the historic Iroquois Amphitheater is the official amphitheater for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The handicapped-accessible Amphitheater seats up to 2,400 people and hosts a variety of performing arts and cultural programs including concerts, festivals, movie nights and local community events. Summer concerts in 2026 include Queensryche, Little River Band, the Pixies, and many more.

So Much More to Discover in Louisville's

Churchill Downs & Derby Museum

Wagner’s Pharmacy

Stitzel-Weller Distillery

Iroquois Park

Iroquois Amphitheatre

Colonial Gardens

The Little Loomhouse

Jefferson Memorial Forest

Riverside, the Farnsley-Mormen Landing

The Louisville Loop and Mike Linnig’s

Waverly Hills Sanatorium

Or, create your own adventure

Consider a visit to one or several of the following places when visiting the south end:

Arts and Entertainment

Iroquois Amphitheatre

South End Theater Society

Louisville Free Public Library Southwest Regional

Louisville Free Public Library Iroquois

Louisville Free Public Library Fairdale

Food and Drink

Back Deck BBQ

The B.A. Colonial

Costa del Sol Restaurant & Grill

Hokkaido Ramen & Sushi Bar

Craft House Pizza

Sunergos Coffee

A-Chau Restaurant

Tuscany Italian Restaurant

Christi’s Café

The Floral Grind Florist & Coffeehouse

Shack in the Back BBQ

The Well Coffee Co.

Amusement Parks

Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay

Golf Courses

Iroquois Golf Course

Bobby Nichols Golf Course

Sun Valley Golf Course

Arrowhead Disc Golf Course

Parks

Iroquois Park

Waverly Park

Riverview Park

Sylvania Park (Currently closed for renovation)

Nick Rodman Legacy Park

Sun Valley Community Center, Pool and Park

Memorials

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Jefferson Memorial Forest

A bit further south

While not in the South Points Scenic Area, these nearby attractions also may be of interest:

Food and Drink

Brooks Hill Winery

Historical and Cultural

Fort Duffield Park & Historic Site

Veterans Memorial Park

West Point Museum

Outdoor Activities

Tioga Falls Trail

Knob Creek Gun Range

Salt River Boat Ramp

Events

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