Some people have a spirit animal—a guardian creature residing within, acting as guide and patron and providing metaphysical kinship. In case you’re interested, mine is the owl. (According to a quiz available at keshasparty.com—Ke$ha’s spirit animal quiz. Yep.) But that’s neither here nor there because what I really have is better: I have a spirit bar.
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I’ve heard that Zanzabar (2100 S. Preston) is nice too. But is there more to Louisville than bars? There is.
Those seeking relief from beer or Bard can stop at nearby Juanita’s Burger Boy (1450 S. Brook), a 24-hour diner in the classic style, where a breakfast of country-fried steak with gravy, two eggs, and home fries, toast, or biscuits will set you back $5.99.
Just southwest of Louisville, camping is available for $15 a night in the 6,000-acre Jefferson Memorial Forest, an unusually intimate array of “family” and “group” campsites, the latter of which, at $30 per, look like they’d give quarter to an army.
Getting there If you don’t have a car, Megabus fare (get tickets early!) can run you up to $40 round-trip. Count on $40 each for a two-day car rental in Louisville. If you do have a car, figure $30 each in gas.
Where to stayTwo nights at a Jefferson Memorial Forest campsite, tax included: $15
What to doWhiskey tastings along the Bourbon Trail: Free everywhere but Woodford Reserve ($7)
Where to eat & drinkLunch at Juanita’s Burger Boy: $8
Half-rack ribs dinner at Frankfort Avenue Beer Depot: $14
Bottle of Stone IPA at Zanzabar: $4.75
Choose another adventure: •Southern Illinois for $200 • Lake Forest for $300 • Indiana for ???
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