The Louisville Mega Cavern kind of came about by accident. It started as a limestone quarry, one that grew ever larger over the course of four decades of mining. When mining stopped, private investors were greeted with an opportunity to give back to the earth that had so willingly acquiesced its limestone. In 1989, they started transforming the cave using recycled brick, concrete, rock, block, and dirt. They used these elements to make underground roads and smooth floors, constructing a storage facility and, eventually, offices. The man-made cavern is one of the biggest anywhere in the country, and you can explore it a few different ways.

Most locals like to zip-line through the beautiful caves on a 2.5-hour tour—but don't forget to bring your jacket. You can also attempt the globe's only ropes course that's underground. For more low-key groups, tram tours run through the cave with guides doling out tidbits about how the Mega Cavern came to be.

Louisville Mega Cavern
1841 Taylor Avenue
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 855-6342
www.louisvillemegacavern.com
www.yelp.com/biz/louisville-mega-cavern-louisville-2

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There are a number of creative DIY projects that you can use to transform empty bottles and jars into something truly beautiful. Here are three great ideas to try this weekend!

Tequila Bottle Hummingbird Feeders [blog.diynetwork.com]
In this creative tutorial, you’ll learn how to flip your old tequila bottles on their necks – literally – and turn them into eclectic hummingbird feeders. All it takes is some colorful wire, beads and a spout at the bottom.

Yarn Wrapped Bottles [thecraftedlife.com]
Create a colorful display of tiered bottles by wrapping a few different shaped bottles in stripes of colored yarn. After you’re done, you can even use them as flower vases.

Etched Oil and Vinegar Bottles [thecraftedlife.com]
If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at glass etching, this simple (and functional) tutorial will walk you through your first attempt with some beautiful results.

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If you encounter a bright red masked face on the streets of Louisville, it means you’ve made your way to some of the city's most delicious tacos! El Taco Lunchador is housed in a small white building with bright yellow accents, and its colorful sign featuring the traditional Mexican lucha libre wrestler logo sets this casual eatery apart from the other options in the area.

There are a few small tables scattered across the outdoor patio, while the bright, eclectic interior features even more seating for El Taco Lunchador’s frequent crowds. The handwritten chalkboard menu at the restaurant’s taco bar boasts a variety of types of tacos, mole French fries, fried plantains, and Mexican street corn, and everything is very reasonably priced.

While Louisville’s taco scene has grown in recent years, El Taco Lunchador is certainly a fierce competitor.

El Taco Lunchador
938 Baxter Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 583-0440
www.facebook.com/eltacoluchador
www.yelp.com/biz/el-taco-luchador-louisville

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