Sure, it’s cold, there’s snow, and you’ve binged watch so much Netflix you’re starting to scare yourself. You’re saying to yourself, “What else is there to do in the frosty winter season?” Fear no more. We’ve got ten things for you to get out and do!
1. Sledding
Image: Louisville Metro Parks
The fluffy stuff is here to stay and with more inches to be expected this weekend now is the time to zip down some hills, so bundle up and get out there! Check out where to sled in Louisville here [4].
2. Ice Skating
Image: Jeffersonville Ice Rink
I mean who ice skates in the summer? It’s totally a winter thing. Here are the best rinks in town.
Alpine Ice Arena [5]
3. Experiment with Snow Cocktails
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It’s out there just sitting around being cold, might as well put it to good use. Get creative make a snowy Moscow Mule, Mint Julep snow cone or bourbon slushy. We want to know what snow cocktails you made!
4. Expand your Mind
Image: Museum Row on Main
Outdoor activities aren’t for everyone, so move indoors. Chilly weather is the perfect time to visit Museum Row [8], catch a play at Actor’s Theatre [9], browse the many galleries in NuLu [10] or look up at the stars at the UofL planetarium.
5. Bowling
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Channel your inner dude and get the ball rolling. Bowling is fairly inexpensive and lends hours of good ole fashioned fun. Here's some of the coolest alleys in town.
Ken-Dixie Bowl [11]
Kingpin Lanes [13]
6. Antiquing
Image: Crazy Daisy Antique Mall
Perusing your neighborhood antique or thrift store in the cold months is a great past time. You can spend more time really looking for rare finds. Here are some great ones to get you started.
The Crazy Daisy [15]
2023 Antiques [18]
Candyjacks [19]
7. Find a Hobby
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Poetry, mountain biking, energy healing, dancing, Asian food, rock climbing, and even atheism. Whatever your bag is there’s a club [20]for you! Why not try something new.
8. Find the Best Hot Brown
Image: The Brown Hotel
Have you tried EVERY hot brown in Louisville? Probably not, but you could start now. Try a different hot brown every week!
9. Game Night
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There are plenty of places in Louisville to play games. Kaiju [21] hosts a slew of board game, Nintendo, and other gaming nights. There’s also trivia going on just about every night of the week. Check out our listing [22] on where to go. If you’re feeling a little more adventurous Break Out Louisville [23]offers intense real-life puzzle game scenarios.
10. Try a New Restaurant
Image: Butchertown Grocery
Nat Geo named Louisville in its Top Ten Food Cities in the world. Don’t waste any time, find out why! There’s a ton of new restaurants that have opened recently including, Butchertown Grocery [24], Royals Hot Chicken [25], and Over the 9 [26], The Hub Louisville [27], and Citizen 7 [28]just to name a few.
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