The Hurstbourne area, just a few minutes east of downtown Louisville off I-64, can trace its roots to 1779 when resident Maj. William Linn was one of 39 signers of the petition to the Virginia legislature to establish Louisville as a town. The East End loosely describes many of the city’s suburbs, most of them located between the Watterson Expressway (I-264) and the Gene Snyder Freeway (I-265). Both interstates act as beltways around the city’s downtown and are named after influential men in Louisville’s development.

Development in this area of town moved quickly and includes many other suburbs where you’ll find many of the city’s finest chefs, trend-setting restaurateurs and three of Louisville’s largest shopping malls. Oxmoor Center, Mall St. Matthews and the Summit Lifestyle Center offer a plethora of stores, from recognized chain retailers to smaller specialty shops. Traditional Kentucky foods and crafts can be found at A Taste of Kentucky.

After a day of shopping and eating, relax while watching a first-run movie on one of the 20 screens at Showcase Cinemas Stonybrook. The theater includes an IMAX screen that puts viewers up close and personal with the action on the screen. After the movie, enjoy dessert at the Cheesecake Factory or a hometown brew at Bluegrass Brewery.