Zachary Taylor National Cemetery is a sober, out-of-centre stop built around the burial place of the twelfth president of the United States. It is not as varied as Cave Hill Cemetery, but its focus is clear: military graves, formal lawns, and the Taylor family site tied to one of Kentucky's national political figures.
Come if you are interested in American presidential history, military cemeteries, or Louisville's older east-side landscape. It is a respectful, quiet visit rather than a scenic wander, and it makes most sense by car. The cemetery can be paired with nearby historic neighbourhoods or used as a short detour from the city centre.