Choose Your Own Adventure

Petstown Road

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Bardstown Road turns into Baxter Avenue — same street, no turns — so this whole day is a straight walk (or short drive) with a pet at nearly every stop.

1. 9:30 AMCat Cafe

   Purrfect Day Cat Cafe (Louisville)

   1741 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205

   Start with a coffee and a snack surrounded by adoptable cats. Reservations recommended if you want dedicated cat-room time.

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2. 10:00 AMTattoo

   Louisville Ink & Beauty Tattoo and Permanent Makeup Shop

   1827 Bardstown Rd A, Louisville, KY 40205

   Get that tattoo you've been thinking about. Tattoo and permanent makeup studio — walk-ins vary, an appointment is the safer bet.

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3. Browse

   Trippy's Smoke Shop

   1577 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205 (Highlands)

   Smoking accessories, glass, and more — open 365 days a year.

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4. Browse

   Hey Tiger

   1572 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205 (Highlands)

   A tiny storefront packed with vintage and handmade finds — jewelry, stickers, gifts, and more.

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5. Browse

   The Groovy Aura

   1570 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205 (Highlands)

   Vintage clothing plus spiritual supplies — herbs, candles, jewelry, and a genuinely groovy browse.

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6. Browse

   Louisville Looking Glass

   1375 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204 (Highlands)

   A family-owned art glass studio — worth a look even just to admire the work.

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7. Browse

   Razz-Matazz

   1013 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204 (Highlands)

   Body jewelry, boho clothing, and unique pieces — a Highlands staple for over a decade.

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8. Lunch

   Flanagan's Ale House

   934 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204 (Highlands)

   An old-country Irish pub with a large, pet-friendly beer garden. Pub food and a pint.

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9. More Browsing

   Raven's Haven

   921 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204 (Highlands)

   A gift shop with its own namesake greeter — Raven the dog.

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10. Coffee or Alcohol

    PG&J's Dog Park Bar

    800 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204 (Highlands)

    An off-leash dog park bar named after the owners' own rescue pups — Paco, Ginnie, and J Roddy. Grab a coffee or a drink and let the dogs run.

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11. More Browsing

    Louisville Fiber Supply

    622 Baxter Ave Ste 1, Louisville, KY 40204 (Highlands)

    Yarn, fabric, and fiber arts supplies — plus Benny, the shop dog, keeping watch.

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12. More Browsing

    Dirty Tease

    414 Baxter Ave Ste 103-A, Louisville, KY 40204 (Highlands)

    Custom tees, hoodies, and one-of-a-kind designs. This one has a resident cat too — say hello and let us know their name!

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13. Last Stop

    Feeders Pet Supply (Baxter Ave.)

    315 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204 (Highlands)

    A Louisville pet supply staple since 1959 — grab whatever your own pet needs before you head home.

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