Whether you’re just starting your party planning or preparing for an upcoming wedding reception or family reunion, check out this list of venues for rent in the Louisville area.

Note: Number of guests and pricing are based on estimates and various options available on each venue’s website. Please contact the venue directly to inquire about current availability and pricing.

Historical places

Garden area1044 Alta Vista Rd.

• Price: $500+
• Space for 600
• Key Features: A tree-lined driveway, formal gardens + the three-story Beaux-Arts style home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, sits on a 14-acre estate overlooking Cherokee Park

Locust Grove561 Blankenbaker Ln.

• Price: Up to $6,200
• Space for 150
• Key Features: Free on-site parking and four rental options make this historic and picturesque 55-acre 18th-century farm home with a brick home, log cabin, and scenic views.

Photo courtesy of Nunnlea

Nunnlea House1940 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy.

• Price: $375+
• Space for 140
• Key Features: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this antebellum mansion features a fireplace in every room, soaring windows and elegant herringbone oak floors.

Peterson Dumesnil House301 S. Peterson Ave.

• Price: $600+
• Space for 500
• Key Features: This historic landmark features 4 acres of landscaped gardens that serve as a stunning backdrop for photos, as well as an Italian-style villa with all-inclusive event packages.

The Olmsted3701 Frankfort Ave.

• Price: $700+
• Offers space for up to 500
• Key Features: Built in 1925, this historic home offers three large rooms with high ceilings, chandeliers and arched windows.

Photo by Lang Thomas Photography

Whitehall3110 Lexington Rd.

• Price: $1,000+
• Space for up to 300
• Key Features: The property’s 19th-century house features wall paneling, carpets and antiques reminiscent of days gone by.

Unique settings

Copper & Kings1121 E. Washington St.

• Price: $10,000
• Space for 150
• Key Features: This brandy distillery is a one-stop event shop with a curated menu and bar program + all tables, chairs and tableware included.

The Frasier History Museum829 W. Main St.

• Price: $2,750+
• Space for up to 300
• Key Features: A subsidiary of the Smithsonian Institution, the downtown museum features a rooftop garden with panoramic views of Derby City and the Ohio River.

The Louisville Ballroom at Shall We Dance1404 Evergreen Rd.

• Price: $2,000+
• Space for 100
• Key Features: Blending old-fashioned amenities with modern technology, this ballroom also features a covered veranda and courtyard.

Louisville Water Tower3005 River Rd.

• Price: $450+
• Space for up to 300
• Key Features: This National Historic Landmark features a brass spiral staircase, 50-foot ceilings, and two outdoor terraces.

The Loft at Glassworks815 W. Market St.

• Price: $3,250+
• Space for 325
• Key Features: Vaulted ceilings, stone columns, and large windows are just some of the features of this industrial-chic space.

Germantown Gables986 Swan St.

• Price: $6,000+
• Offers space for up to 450
• Key Features: This former industrial site now boasts a garden-like, green atmosphere in both its interior and exterior spaces.

Passalino’s207 W. Market St.

• Price: $1300+
• Accommodates up to 350 people
• Key Features: Large windows and a ceiling of skylights fill this two-story venue with natural light.

Photo courtesy of Rivers Edge Venue & Rentals

Multiple options

21C Museum Hotel700 W. Main St.

• Price: 125 USD+ per person
• Offers space for up to 450
• Key Features: This downtown art museum and hotel offers a variety of event options, including reception-only packages, buffet dinners, seated dinners and brunch.

Joe Huber’s Farm2421 Engle Rd., Starlight, IN

• Price: $6,500+
• Space for 400
• Key Features: Surrounded by a lake and orchards, Huber’s offers lush landscaping. Several event packages are available for both barns.

Rivers Edge Venue & Rentals375 Sunview Dr. Shepherdsville

• Price: $2,295+
• Space for 100-200
• Key Features: Set on 10 acres, this all-inclusive wedding venue offers impromptu weddings for smaller gatherings as well as rental of the entire venue for larger occasions.

The Gillespie421 W. Market St.

• Price: $2800+
• Offers space for up to 850
• Key Features: Crystal chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling marble and painted ceilings are part of the charm of this 20th-century bank building, which features three venues.