“I grew up here, learned about Louisville history in school. But never heard about places like this, so this was an eye-opening experience for me. All I can say is get out the door. Find these amazing places and keep the memories alive.” - David Mattingly, wave3.com “…the ultimate summer scavenger hunt; a road map to weirdest, wackiest and scariest secret places hidden just off the more trodden paths of Louisville’s city streets.” - louisvillehalloween.com “A local to the area my entire life and still learned new things.” - Reader review Where would you find a professional recording studio that doubles as a funeral parlor? That would be Louisville. Or a hidden set of steps that connects two key parts of an historic neighborhood? Also Louisville. Or even the last ruins of a once-elite neighborhood of mansions owned by New Orleans millionaires? That would be Louisville as well. From a long lost cave to a hidden underground sex club, Louisville has its share of secrets and oddities. Secret Louisville: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure is a book that answers questions you didn't even realize you had about the city that stands proudly along the Ohio River. A tree that seems to magically sprout shoes? It's here. Mummified Saints on display in a local cathedral? That's Louisville, too. You get the picture: Think of this book as a scavenger hunt of sorts for Kentucky's largest city, covering the strange, the surprising, and sometimes the silly locales, history and facts. From the legendary birthplace of the cheeseburger (or so the story goes) to the home of the -Happy Birthday- song, Secret Louisville will serve as the hometown tour guide you didn't even know you needed. Kevin Gibson is a Louisville, Kentucky-based author who writes about everything from food to beer to the great city he calls home. In his 25-plus years as a professional writer, he has won numerous awards for his work, but doesn't know where most of them are now. His books include 100 Things to do in Louisville Before You Die (2016), Louisville Beer: Derby City History on Draft (2014), among others. He also loves his dog . . . a lot.