Unique Shopping in Louisville
Don't expect information about shopping malls and chain markets here. Let's talk unique, different! Louisville offers some areas for finding just the "right thing"
Discover the historic Frankfort Avenue corridor - a charming, friendly neighborhood featuring unique locally owned boutiques, galleries, restaurants and entertainment venues. Sidewalk cafes and small shops mix with historic churches and old homes. This is definitely a place to take a leisurely stroll, or hop the Trolley. Visit the website http://www.frankfortave.com/.
Check out Butchertown Market, located in the old stockyards district. This building has been converted to house a furniture shop, metal works store and a Europen antiques store. recently opened in Butchertown is Bourbon Barrel Foods, which makes gourmet food products such as Bourbon Barrel Aged Worcestershire Sauce, Kentuckyaki Sauce, Bourbon Smoked Sea Salt and much more. Located at 1201 Story Avenue off Highway 64.
ANd for something completely different visit the Mellwood Arts Center. Formerly the Fisher Meat Packing Company it is a 360,00 square foot center. Some is still being renovated but the main section that is complete houses 165 artists and crafts people. Find unique furniture, artworks, and if you love jewelry it is plentiful in all colors and types. One shop even gives lessons in making your own. The building is a maze you can spend wandering. Cafes are in the open courtyard. Just look for the funky, decorated cars on the top of the hill near their parking lot! http://www.mellwoodartcenter.com/.
And for the quilters and fabric crafters take a short drive to Shelbyville, KY to
Making Ends Meet at 701 Washington Street. In an old house, you will find three floors crammed with fabrics and notions and very knowledgeable staff. Chosen as the best in the South by Southern Living Magazine. http://www.makingendsmeetky.com.
Find a larger listing of shops and entertainments at the follwoing link: http://www.discoverourtown.com/KY/Louisville/Shopping-244.html