It landed on a national list of the cheapest places in the country for a staycation, which is a strange kind of compliment. If you’re doing a Louisville staycation on a budget, this stop gives you serious cultural depth without draining your wallet. For a budget staycation, this stop punches well above its price. What makes Louisville Zoo stand out is how thoughtfully the habitats are designed. For a budget staycation, Bardstown Road is the kind of destination that rewards slow exploration.