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Guestroom Records' larger Crescent Hill original, then the Highlands, where Better Days Records East has a deep vintage selection and the newer Guestroom store leans indie.

Walkable · 3 stops · about 2.3 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?

The 3 stops

  1. 1. Guestroom Records - Frankfort Ave

    Crescent Hill · Rock, Punk/Indie, General · $$

    The original, larger Guestroom location with a deeper selection than the Highlands sister store.

    Tip: Ask staff to special-order anything they don't stock — they're responsive to requests.

    1806 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206, USA

    Hours
    Monday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Thursday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Friday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Saturday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 - 4:00 PM
  2. 2. Better Days Records East

    Highlands · Rock, General · $$

    Deep vintage and new vinyl selection with an owner full of music knowledge.

    Tip: Set aside real time — the inventory is large enough to fill an afternoon.

    921 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204, USA

    Hours
    Monday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 - 6:00 PM
  3. 3. Guestroom Records - Highlands

    Highlands · Indie/Rock, Rock, General · $$

    Newer Highlands location with a well-organized new-and-used mix, leaning newer artists.

    Tip: Boho, laid-back vibe — a good stop if you want to browse without pressure.

    1330A Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204, USA

    Hours
    Monday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Thursday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Friday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Saturday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 - 4:00 PM

Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.

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