Justin Thomas: Central Park in historic Old Louisville is flanked by beautiful tree-lined residential streets.

Justin Thomas: An amazing gem, this Old Louisville walking court intersects St James Court, home of the annual St James Art Fair

Justin Thomas: Central Park is a great getaway in the middle of Old Louisville. In the summer they hold Shakespeare in the Park at the Central Park Amphitheater.

Justin Thomas: Beautiful Baptist Church near Memorial Park and Spalding University in downtown Louisville.

Justin Thomas: Iroquois Amphitheater is a great entertainment venue in South Louisville that has been around since 1938 and seats 2,400ish people. Throughout the summer there are numerous music concerts as well as drama, comedy and even free movie nights!

Justin Thomas: Delectable eats. Very small and very popular so get there early. Try the duck sliders

Justin Thomas: This is one of my favorite Highlands restaurants. Great food and atmosphere. Wine list is top notch!

Justin Thomas: The Holy Grale in the Highlands is a quaint little beer bar with amazing food. With 26 different taps to choose from, you are certain to find the beer you are looking for here. Formerly a Unitarian Church, the building has been transformed into a very happening spot. Additional seating upstairs in the choir loft, or outside on the patio where this picture was taken

Justin Thomas: Another unique clothing store in The Highlands on Bardstown Rd. Dirty Tease has a lot of clothing and accessories with clever phrases or pictures on them.

Justin Thomas: Fredrick Law Olmsted of Central Park in NYC designed this 400+ acre beauty. It's amazing to have this oasis right in the city!

Justin Thomas: This is Tyler Park in the fall. A great little park right off of Baxter Ave with tennis courts, full court basketball, playgrounds, and a splash fountain for cooling off on hot summer days.

Justin Thomas: Barringer Hill or "Dog Hill" is a great vantage point to lookout over the entire 400+ acre beauty of Cherokee Park. At the bottom of the Hill you will find a junction of mountain bike and walking trails, an across the creek is "Frisbee Field" or "Rugby Field".

Justin Thomas: One my personal favorite restaurants in Louisville! Ramsi's has everything. Seriously, the menu is huge and everything I have had is fantastic. Indoor and outdoor dining year round.

Justin Thomas: Eastern Parkway in the fall. This shot was taken near the Daniel Boone statue by Cherokee Park. A lot of these parkways throughout Louisville were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and remain part of the Olmsted Parks Conservancy.

Justin Thomas: One of three awesome farmers markets in the Highlands, the Douglass Loop Farmers Market is at the corner of Douglass Blvd and Bardstown Rd every Saturday.

Justin Thomas: Spring Drive is an impressive street in the Highlands on the border of Cherokee Park. Large, old, stately homes showcase some interesting architecture in this area.

Justin Thomas: Lakeside Swim Club is an incredible 3.2 million gallon swimming facility that was formerly a rock quarry, noted by the 40+ foot cliffs around the pool.

Justin Thomas: This is a great vintage store that sells clothing and accessories. I shop here for my wife as often as I can. Awesome stuff!

Justin Thomas: There is definitely no shortage of delicious pizza in the Highlands, and DiOrio's fits right in! This is a great place to watch a game, host an event or gathering, or just grab a beer and some pizza. They have a 30" pizza if you're really hungry. There is another location in St Matthews on Wallace Ave as well.

Justin Thomas: A friendly little neighborhood watering hole, the Outlook has been the gateway to the Highlands for a very long time. Best Bloody Mary in the world and a great beer list!

Justin Thomas: A Louisville staple and a Highlands staple since 1977, The Bristol puts out quality food in a lounge-style atmosphere and has multiple other location around Louisville.

Justin Thomas: St Brigid's is a beautiful church / school in the heart of the Highlands

Justin Thomas: One of many cool shops in the Highlands

Justin Thomas: Another one of the best burgers in Louisville is Bunz Burgerz on Baxter Ave in the Highlands. It's a small place, but they have some really creative homemade poppers, different chicken sandwiches, as well as the obvious... an amazingly seasoned burger, delicious bun and don't forget their signature sauce, Bunz Sauce. Get it on the burger and use it for dipping your fries! Outdoor dining on the sidewalk is fun for people watching.

Justin Thomas: These are the best tacos in the city of Louisville! Small place, huge flavor. Pork taco, chicken, taco, short rib taco, mole fries, mexican corn, IT IS ALL GOOD!

Justin Thomas: It's an art museum. It's a hotel. It's super cool and unique! This clever boutique hotel started in Louisville and has popped up in a few other locations across the country making a splash. Exhibits change but there are some pretty solid things that remain year round. Go to the elevator lobby.

Justin Thomas: El Mundo is a small, delicious Louisville favorite. Best grilled fish tacos in Louisville. They also have a some great outdoor dining in the garden.

Justin Thomas: Creative and tasty wood-fired pizzas in the hip NuLu District. Must try the ham sampler and oysters.

Justin Thomas: The NuLu District on Market Street in Downtown Louisville. This is a newly revamped area of Louisville that now includes some hip restaurants and pubs.

Justin Thomas: The Louisville Beer Store is a great little spot in the NuLu district on Market Street near downtown Louisville where you can enjoy craft beers from all over the world. There are hundreds of bottles to choose from and an amazing selection of rotating taps. This is a shot from their back patio.

Justin Thomas: This patio is awesome! Plus they just started serving delicious smoked chicken, pork, and wings! Great place to watch a game.

Justin Thomas: Delicious home brews and smoked delights. Attached to Louisville Slugger Field, and they have an awesome patio!