VISITING LOUISVILLE
Make the most of your visit to Churchill Downs and see all that Louisville has to offer!
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VISITING LOUISVILLE
For a comprehensive listing of Louisville hotels, transportation, attractions, and other travel planning tools, visit www.visitlouisville.com, provided by the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Visit Churchill Downs
Known as the home of the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks, Churchill Downs Racetrack conducts Thoroughbred horse racing in Louisville, Kentucky, during three race meets in the Spring, September and the Fall. See everything Churchill Downs has to offer by visiting www.churchilldowns.com.
Visit the Kentucky Derby Museum
The Kentucky Derby Museum is one of the region’s premier attractions, celebrating the tradition, history, hospitality, and pride of the world-renowned event that is the Kentucky Derby. With a general admission ticket, visitors can enjoy two floors of interactive exhibits, a 30-minute guided historic walking tour at Churchill Downs Racetrack and get their heart racing and emotions soaring watching the Museum’s signature 18-minute movie, “The Greatest Race” on a 360°, 4K high-resolution screen.
To set up your experience, visit www.derbymuseum.org.
Derby City Gaming Downtown
Owned and operated by Churchill Downs, Derby City Gaming Downtown is Louisville’s hottest play! Get lucky playing all the latest games. Watch and wager on all sports with convenient betting kiosks. Sip vintage wines and fine bourbons. Sample hand-rolled cigars and check out trophies from legendary horse races. Plus, enjoy an eclectic live entertainment line-up. No visit is complete without taking a spin through the Kentucky Derby Gift Shop. Derby City Gaming Downtown is located at the corner of Fourth and Market, across from the Kentucky International Convention Center.
For more details visit Downtown.DerbyCityGaming.com
Must be 21 or older. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Derby City Gaming & Hotel
Visiting Louisville and want the perfect place to stay—and play? You’re in luck! Derby City Gaming & Hotel is your best bet for a winning time! Owned and operated by Churchill Downs, a distinct Kentucky Derby theme runs through the property and all 123 luxurious hotel rooms and suites. Spin and win on over 1,300 thrilling games. Savor the finest steaks, seafood and spirits at Oliver’s Chop House and Bourbon Bar. Watch all the games on huge TVs at the Stage and Sports Bar. Wager on all your favorite teams with convenient sports betting kiosks. Derby City Gaming & Hotel is located just off I-264, exit 14 on Poplar Level Road. Only five minutes from the Louisville Airport and 15 minutes from Downtown Louisville.
For more details and to book your stay today visit hotel.derbycitygaming.com
Must be 21 or older. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Churchill Downs Store
When visiting Churchill Downs, we invite you to shop at the Churchill Downs Store. The store is open during the spring, September, and fall race meets, from gate opening time to 30 minutes after the last race. Located inside the Paddock Gate, the Churchill Downs Store offers a wide array of officially licensed Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs merchandise.
Kentucky Derby Festival
The Kentucky Derby festival stretches 'the most exciting two minutes in sports' into a month-long party! The Kentucky Derby Festival celebrates spring and the Kentucky Derby with fun and exciting events for adults and kids like:
- Thunder Over Louisville, one of the nation’s largest annual fireworks extravaganza
- A half and full marathon
- Hot-air balloon events
- The Great Steamboat Race, where historic paddle-wheelers race on the Ohio River
- The Pegasus Parade
- And more!
Visit www.kdf.org to learn more about the Kentucky Derby Festival.
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