Abbey Road on the River
abbeyroadontheriver.com/ [4]
May 27-31, 2010
May 27: 12 p.m.-1 a.m.
May 28: 12 p.m.-2 a.m.
May 29: 10 a.m.-2 a.m.
May 30: 10 a.m.-2 a.m.
May 31: 11:15 a.m.-9 p.m.
Belvedere Festival Park and the Galt House Hotel [5]
Admission: $15 to $349.95
Welcome the Abbey Road on the River in Louisville! Here’s a glimpse of what Louisville can offer you as you enjoy the world's largest Beatles-inspired music festival.
Whether you are in town for just one night or all five, there are plenty of things that you can do should you need a break from the music. From local restaurants and attractions to amazing nightlife and special events, Louisville’s possibilities are endless.
Events
Looking for something to do on a break from Abbey Road on the River? Check Louisville.com's calendar and see what's going on May 27-31 [6].
Restaurants
Louisville has a lot more to offer food-wise than just what's for sale at concessions stands at Abbey Road on the River.
Cardinal Hall of Fame Café [7]
Type: Sports Bar
2745 Crittenden Dr.
502-635-8686
Proof on Main [8]
Type: American
702 W. Main St.
502-217-6360
Park Place on Main [9]
Type: American
401 E. Main St.
502-515-0172
J. Gumbo’s [10]
Type: Southern
416 S. 4th St.
502-589-9245
Toast on Market [11]
Type: Breakfast
736 E. Market St.
502-569-4099
Joe’s Crab Shack [12]
Type: Seafood
131 River Road
502-568-1171
Attractions
Take a break from Abbey Road on the River and check out these unique local attractions.
Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory [13]
800 W. Main St.
877-775-8443
The Muhammad Ali Center [14]
www.alicenter.org
144 N. Sixth St.
502-584-9254
Nightlife
While Abbey Road on the River runs late, you might want to check out these local nighttime hot spots.
Fourth Street Live!
Downtown Louisville, 4th St. between Liberty and Muhammad Ali Blvd
Restaurants and entertainment venues in the complex include Hard Rock Cafe, Red Star Tavern, Friday's Rocks!, Sully's Irish Pub, Lucky Strike Lanes (bowling alley and restaurant), a British style restaurant The Pub, Improve Comedy Club, Howl at the Moon ( a dueling piano show) and the first-ever Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge. There are also a variety of nightclubs and bars. Some bars and nightclubs enforce dress code.
Baxter Ave Theatres [15]
Type: Cinema
1250 Bardstown Road
502-459-2288
Urban Bourbon Trail [16]
Visitor’s Center, 4th St. and Jefferson St.
Get your passport at the Louisville Visitor’s Center and get it stamped at each of the nine historic bars and restaurants on downtown Louisville’s Urban Bourbon Trail.
Hotels
Here are some options other than the Galt House Hotel.
Crown Plaza Louisville Airport [17]
830 Phillips Lane
502-367-2251
Hampton Inn [18]
800 Phillips Lane
502-366-8100
Howard Johnson [19]
709 Phillips Lane
502-363-9972
Louisville Marriott Downtown [20]
250 W. Jefferson St.
502-627-5045
Taxi cabs
Ready Cab: 502-417-4406
Yellow Cab: 502-636-5511
For more info: Check out the Abbey Road on the River's website [21].
Photo: Courtesy Abbey Road on the River