Activity Downtown Louisville & Waterfront
Belle of Louisville
An activity in Downtown Louisville & Waterfront, pricey ($$$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Why go
The 1914 steam sternwheeler and its fleet sail from the downtown wharf; the Mary M. Miller runs a late New Year's cruise.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Downtown Louisville & Waterfront, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 activities and 1 outdoor spot. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse and Muhammad Ali Center.
- Type
- Activity · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- Waterfront
- Price
- $$$
- Time needed
- 3 hr
- Best time
- 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Downtown Louisville & Waterfront. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
Big, clubby steakhouse on Main Street near the Yum! Center, a long-standing choice for a dressed-up dinner.
Food · 0.2 mi straight-line - 2Muhammad Ali Center
Museum on Ali's life, boxing career and activism.
Sight · Louisville · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
Whiskey Row artisanal distillery with tours and tastings.
Drinks · Louisville · 0.3 mi straight-line - 4Proof on Main
Restaurant and bourbon bar inside 21c Museum Hotel on Whiskey Row, with contemporary art on the walls.
Food · 0.4 mi straight-line - 5Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Watch bats being made and hold game-used bats under the giant bat outside.
Sight · Louisville · 0.5 mi straight-line - 6NYE Live! at Fourth Street Live!
Free 21-and-up New Year's Eve party under the Fourth Street Live! roof, ending with a Times Square-style ball drop.
Activity · 0.5 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Belle of Louisville is a stop on our Louisville New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Downtown Louisville & Waterfront
Another curated activity in Downtown Louisville & Waterfront. See the full Downtown Louisville & Waterfront guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Louisville
Our climate figures for Downtown Louisville & Waterfront come from nearby Louisville. Average daily highs in Louisville run from 39°F in January to 87°F in August; May is usually the wettest month. For Belle of Louisville itself, we suggest: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Modelled monthly averages for Louisville from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Louisville weather by month (covers Downtown Louisville & Waterfront).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Belle of Louisville, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 38.25922, -85.75561
- Destination
- Downtown Louisville & Waterfront, Kentucky
- Website
- belleoflouisville.org
Belle of Louisville: quick answers
How much time do you need at Belle of Louisville?
Plan on about 3 hours at Belle of Louisville. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Belle of Louisville?
Our pick: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Insider tip: Dress warm for the open decks; the river wind at midnight is sharp.
Which TripsCircle routes include Belle of Louisville?
Belle of Louisville appears on Louisville New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Belle of Louisville to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown Louisville & Waterfront.
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Lists & regions
Also in Downtown Louisville & Waterfront
- The Brown Hotel Food
- Big Four Bridge Outdoors
- The Seelbach Hilton Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.