Come out with us and explore the queer stories of Louisville’s past and present as you eat and drink your way down Bardstown Road, Louisville’s gay epicenter!

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As you stroll through the lush avenues of historic Cherokee Triangle, you’ll taste classic Kentucky bites such as fried chicken, spoonbread, and a Louisville Hot Brown paired with refreshing cocktails (or mocktails). Along the way, you’ll uncover the diverse history of Kentucky’s Queer folx, from a Black Prohibition-era drag queen to the poets, authors, and activists that paved the way for Kentucky’s Queer community. You’ll end your tour where the rest of your night begins, at the city’s best gay bars.

SUMMARY:

Distance: 1.5 miles, flat
Duration: 3 hours
Food Stops: 4 stops for local dishes & drinks
Capacity: 12 per tour
Time: 5-8 PM
Accessibility: Wheelchair and stroller friendly

Explore the Highlands
The Highlands is one of Louisville’s oldest neighborhoods – and its most quirky. As the gay epicenter of Louisville, it’s also home to the annual Louisville Pride Festival, and several of Louisville’s best gay bars – in fact, your tour will leave you right by them to continue your evening!

Where
Meet outside of 1321 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204

When​
Weds – Friday, 5-8 PM

What’s This Tour All About?
Is it a food tour or a queer history tour? The answer, of course, is both! This tour is the perfect blend of tastes and tales, exploring Louisville and Kentucky’s LBTQ+ history and queer community along with a taste of its culinary heritage.

Over the 3 hours you’ll spend with us, you’ll get …

• 4 Delicious dishes representing Louisville & Kentucky
• 5 Refreshing bourbon cocktails
• Fascinating stories of Kentucky’s queer history and its home-grown artists, authors, and activists
• Audio headset (to help you hear your guide)