Great Louisville Neighborhoods for People Who Love to Walk

What are the best Louisville neighborhoods for homeowners looking for neighborhoods where they can rely on their car less or just get out, enjoy some fresh air, and get some more physical activity in by walking? Check out the list below for and discover popular Louisville neighborhoods among walkers.

Highlands

This is probably the most walkable neighborhood in Louisville. The Highlands has also been nicknamed “The Strip” and “Restaurant Row” because it is most famously known as the location of many of Louisville’s eclectic collection of local shops, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. The boundaries of the Highlands neighborhood include the intersection of Bardstown Road and Trevillian Way to the Intersection of Baxter Avenue and Lexington Road and to I-64 and the Newburg Road. There are some great single family home neighborhoods as well as apartment homes that make up the Highlands. Everything a walker could desire is just steps from a home in the highlands from the businesses listed above to a peaceful stroll around the lake at Cherokee Park.

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Central Business District

Central Business District is just as the name implies, it is the heart of corporate affairs in downtown. If you want to ditch the car and walk to work every day, this is a good neighborhood to do it. Central Business District is located along the shores of the Ohio River and is home to Waterfront Park which hosts many events including the popular festival in July. Homes are mostly apartments, condos, and townhomes in the Central Business District.

Phoenix Hill

Phoenix Hill is a little bit quieter than the Central Business District and the Highlands, but it is still a place where you can walk to accomplish most of your daily errands including getting out of the house to hang out at the local coffee shop down the street. There is an eclectic mix of apartments, student housing for the University of Louisville Health Sciences Campus, and revitalized modern single family homes.

Old Louisville

Old Louisville is the third largest historic preservation district in the country. It is one of the most desirable neighborhoods to live because it is full of gorgeous historic Victorian mansions and smaller historic Victorians. Some mansions are used as apartment buildings popular with college students and young professionals wanting to live close to work and school. Old Louisville has some of the most happening nightlife spots in the city due to its high density of college residents.

Smoketown Jackson

Smoketown is just one mile from Downtown Louisville. It is an up and coming neighborhood under revitalization. There are many businesses and eateries that are within walking distance. This is a good area for anyone looking to invest in a first home that wants to be able to walk to favorite places. There is much potential in this neighborhood for growth and new businesses to move in.

For more information on living in Louisville and the different neighborhoods of Louisville that would be a great fit for your lifestyle, or buying a home in Louisville, please contact The Sokoler Team.

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