Belknap Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Belknap
Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention centre in Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
Louisville Slugger Museum
Baseball is part of the American fabric. See where one important tool for this sport is produced in the factory that makes ball games possible.
Whiskey Row
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
University of Louisville
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Louisville during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Louisville Zoo
A zoo visit promotes respect for animals and their well-being. Share a day with family at this city zoo with its abundance of species and activity areas.
Activities
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education
Our pick of the best Belknap Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"Everyone from the check-in to the checkout was done with professionalism, courtesy and friendliness. So helpful and knowledgeable, we have no complaints."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Friendly and helpful staff. Very clean and great location."
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
"It’s a stunning hotel. Louisville in general is a bit of a ghost town so the surrounding area felt eerily quiet. You just need to be aware as you walk around downtown at night. But the property itself was stunning. Best food and drink options on a hotel!"
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"This is my go to hotel everytime we go to Louisville!! We’ve been staying here over the last 10 years and love it!!"
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"Everything was amazing, the room I stayed in was too notched!"
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
"Huge renovated rooms and bathrooms. Connected to cvs and right downtown. Tv seemed to be broken but I survived one night just fine without."
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Belknap
Downtown Louisville
Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.
Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Bluegrass Indoor Karting while you're in town.
St. Matthews
St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.
Phoenix Hill
While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field are some notable places to visit nearby.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Ohio River Valley while in the area.
