Hikes Point Travel Guide
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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 acclaimed art galleries.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
KFC Yum Center
Catch an event at KFC Yum Center during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
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.
Louisville Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.
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.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education
The Best of Old Louisville: 60-Minute PRIVATE Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Hikes Point
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Rooms were very clean, staff was so very nice and the food at their restaurants was very good.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Great staff!
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
It was nice and clean and welcoming staff
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Clean rooms and courteous staff!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
The hotel is very clean and quiet. We did not eat at either restaurant this stay. We did gamble a little. The bed was comfortable. The room was clean. The shower and bathroom were spacious. We liked that it was an adult only hotel. We would stay here again.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
Super nice staff! Clean rooms! Great amenities!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hikes Point
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.
Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bluegrass Indoor Karting and Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center while you're in town.
Watterson Park
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Watterson Park. You might consider stopping by TG&G Indoor Rannge while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Cherokee Triangle
While there might not be top attractions in Cherokee Triangle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
Tyler Park
While Tyler Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
