After the 1937 flood this was still standing…read more A German immigrant, C. Heigold built a mansion and to prove his patriotism he carved all sorts of symbols into the walls of stone. During this time, Irish peoples were frowned upon. Allow a German immigrant, they were forced to live a lower class of individuals too! Following Bloody Monday where Irish were forced to stay away from voting with their lives. The Germans had actual live ammunition fired upon them by angry citizens. But still he loved his new country and home! We have the ornate stone symbols to remember how much someone loved their country. This door has been relocated all that was left from the mighty Ohio River. It shows the symbols of freedom, literally liberty carved into it! The love that comes from a man's soul and spirit can still be enjoyed over 150 years later. Now if you are looking to remember your loved one. You could have a brick placed here forever more . When close to the Big Four Bridge and Ohio Water Park Front this is a must. It's on the road directly across from the Botanical Gardens. The flora is maintained by the Botanical Gardens of Kentucky. When in doubt always smell the flowers! Walk through the facade to find the other sides of life.

TikTok really has opened my eyes to hidden treasures everywhere. I'm sure that I'm not the only one…read morethat feels this way. When you doom scroll, you come across many different places that are true hidden gems. Door To Nowhere, or Heigold House, is definitely an oddity and salute to the past. Some housekeeping, you know, things to know about this place. BE CAREFUL. This sits on a roundabout island with steady traffic. Be mindful to the traffic flow and businesses nearby (I parked at a nearby business off the road and walked over here). Be kind to the natural beauty that surrounds this. And most of all, be respectful. As I said, this sits on a roundabout with flowerbeds surrounding it. Whether you are facing front, as in looking at the front of the façade, or looking from the rear, please stay on the sidewalks provided. Take in the informational plaques as well. Built by Christian H Heigold, a successful stonecutter. Majority of the house was completed in 1853. Heigold was a master at stonecutting and completed the home with busts of Presidents George Washington and James Buchanan. Heigold was also a staunch opponent of the 'Know Nothing Party,' and anti-immigration political party and I would like to think that he built his house with all the busts was a big middle finger to those that were anti-immigration. This façade sat in what was known as the The Point neighborhood, which was favored by those that moved to the city from the New Orleans area. Once Louisville diverted the Beargrass Creek away from downtown, this place started to flood annually. Shifting people away from the neighborhood and then the Great Flood of 1937 happened. Slowly the city started buying houses and demolishing them. Ultimately using the land as a dump site. Then this façade was listed on the National Registry of Historical Places. Remained in that area which became Thruston Park. That is until a developer bought the land adjacent to this and build condos. They moved this massive beast, 70,000-pounds, across River Road to where it sits today.

Captain sculpture is as the name suggests a statue or sculpture or a ship boat captain that sits…read moreoff the Ohio river in louisville Kentucky. You will find Thai piece of public art on the beautiful rear patio of capstans quarters. Piece makes for a fun photo op with a lovely river background. There is also a captains ship wheel that you can pose and pretend that you are the captain as well. Overall solid and fun piece that brings character to the riverside area of Lousiville.

My family and I got to hang out with the captain on Sunday afternoon while we were visiting the…read morequarters. It's a cool guy take photos with and hang out with we've had a few beers together.

I came across Buffalo Bill while I was in the area of Westport village. We saw this guy posted up…read moreoutside the steak and bourbon and I decided hey I like public art I like statues I'm gonna take a picture of it and add it to yelp

The garden in May was beautiful. Large Iris and Peonies. Walk around , there is a grotto and a…read moretrellised walk . Lovely.

Whitehall might be easy to miss unless you're seeking a special locale for an event or wedding. The…read morelovely, historic house and its gardens are tucked back of Lexington Rd among the seminaries and residential neighborhoods. We sat out to explore its annual, peony celebration between thunder showers yesterday. We didn't visit the impressive house on this trip (they offer paid, guided tours). The gardens are free for visitors to wander and there are several places to sit and enjoy the natural beauty inside this well-manicured, but petite garden. We didn't stay for the guided, garden tour or plant sale, but I've been told that both are very popular. Besides two, avid gardeners and a photographer, we had the peonies to ourselves. Although our visit was short, we loved exploring the gorgeous peonies at Whitehall. Looking forward to a tour next time!

Lincoln Memorial at Waterfront Park [Louisville KY]…read more The memorial, dedicated to the country's famous 16th president, is located at the Waterfront Park at a city park by the Ohio River. It has sculptural parts including a larger-than-life statue of Abraham Lincoln, four artistic expression sculptures, and Abraham Lincoln's own words engraved with four famous quotes on a stone amphitheater to express his lifelong ties to Kentucky. The memorial is a simple moving tribute very nicely done. It is a free attraction set against the scenic Ohio River. We were there around 7:45p as the sun was setting behind the Interstate 65 across the Ohio River. Review #3927

Even though I walked through Waterfront Park on my 2021 trip to Louisville, I didn't discover the…read moreLincoln Memorial until my 2023 summer trip. Created by sculptor Ed Hamilton, the memorial was completed in 2009. The memorial is comprised of a 12 foot tall sculpture of Abraham Lincoln sitting on a rock beside his top hat, in front of steps engraved with various quotations from Lincoln's speeches: "I, too, am a Kentuckian"; "A house divided against itself cannot stand"; "With malice toward none, with charity for all"; and "As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master." There are also four bas-relief panels depicting various periods in Lincoln's life, from childhood to slavery and emancipation. An interesting and aesthetic memorial. [Yelp collections: Louisville/Indianapolis 2023; Louisville, KY 2023; Monuments, Memorials, and Historical Markers]

This place is somewhat hard to find. It is located at the front of an apartment complex. The…read moreeasiest way to find it is to Park at or near the University Park Apartments leasing Office. The garden is facing the office, right across the parking lot. It is a very unique and historical place. It was built in 1921 and is located in what is known as the St. Jospeh's neighborhood, named after the former St. Joseph's Infirmary, which has since been demolished. The Grotto and Garden and one of the few remaining pieces of the infirmary. it was designated as a Local and State Historical Landmark in 2001. The garden is maintained by volunteers known as the Grotto Grannies. The grotto is well maintained and designed to be a peaceful place to reflect and pray. It is a beautiful brick structure full of little murals, and flowers (especially during the spring and summer) that has a religious foundation. The Grotto was designed based on a similar place in France, where Bernadette Soubirous is said to have seen apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1858. There is a bench that you can sit there and people have placed their own personal memorial and prayer request there. It is a hidden gem and a must visit if you are in Louisville.

Such a beautiful, powerful and peaceful part of history. A unique find and very glad we did it.read more

This is a cool castle that I took my family to over the summer. I enjoy visiting random unique…read moreplaces. It's one of my favorite things to do in exploring and adding things to help. So of course we had a great time at this castle in Lagrange

"Come one come all, For all are welcome here…read more Many did not beware or believe the curse that was inflicted but that was many eons ago. Perhaps all the individuals that come here today will have changed . In your local community, there's always something spooky, here at Sixth and Park is the Witches Tree. In days of old it was believed to be cursed. It's believed that a local coven worshipped here. We have visited this site many times. It's a local flavor close to Central Park. They have onsite parking for free. This is a free exhibit. If you have time it's a stop along the Haunted Louisville Trail. When you come, and so many individuals come from all over to see this tree. Beauty of course is in the eyes of the beholder. It's beautiful in all its glory. It's still standing today. It's a celebrated tradition to see this . The tree is located in the older part of historic Louisville. The houses along side this tree area are inspiring. Come visit if you dare .

What a knarly tree and I mean that... it is knarly, with it's twists and bumps and lump. What a…read morefabulous tree... Decorated with trinket, beads, stuffies and lots of other things. Be sure to bring a gift for the tree when you visit. Sure to bring you good luck and/or ward off evil.

Very cool and unique public art/donation monument in the highlands located on the bardstown road…read moreportion of St James Catholic Church. Not gonna lie the first few times I walked by this cool sculpture I legit thought it was a real homeless man sleeping. It wasn't until I seen the donation box once and happened to read about it. This is in a very popular portion of Louisville with lots of nearby quirky shops and eateries within walking distance. Over the next few weeks I plan on checking out many of Louisville's public art and I started in the highlands. Within very close walking distance of this you have the "spirit of highlands" and "Kentucky rushmore" wall pant murals that's worth checking out. Also only a 2 min drive from Louisville native "Hunter S Thompson" wall mural. Overall I love this piece of art. Cool, unique and has a great cause. Worth checking out.

Artwork so realistic in the dusk hours that I made my husband call 911 about a body wrapped in a…read morebag lying on a bench! Then I learned what it was and canceled the run they were about to make