Those with their Kentucky Derby tickets in hand will be traveling to Louisville before May 7 to enjoy the two-minute race in person. Each year, approximately 155,000 people watch some of the best three-year old horses in the country compete to win the $1.425 million first place purse. The "Run for the Roses" takes approximately two minutes, leaving attendees with plenty of time for some fun away from the Churchill Downs racetrack.
The Kentucky Derby Festival runs for the two weeks that precede the race day. It is packed with events, including Thunder Over Louisville, which is the largest annual fireworks display held in North America. Visitors can also attend the Pegasus Parade, one of the largest U.S. parades. The Great Balloon Race, Great Steamboat Race, Derby Marathon, and the mini-Marathon are other events included in the festival.
Some people are not able to get into town to attend the concerts, culinary feasts, and athletic events that are part of the festival. There is plenty for them to do during the day of and those following the race. Whether they stay at hotels near the airport like the Country Inn and Suites, Ramada Limited and Suites, Residence Inn, or Hampton Inn, they will enjoy accommodations about two miles from the race track and close to everything else.
Downtown Louisville is nearby and features the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, Muhammad Ali Center, and Speed Art Museum. The Frazier International History Museum has interactive exhibits and permanent galleries for all ages, walking visitors through 1,000 years of history. For some hair-raising fun, visitors can ride the roller coasters at Six Flags Kentucky.
After the Kentucky Derby winners have been crowned, it is time for some good eats. Lilly's, 610 Magnolia, and Seviche are three of the top-rated restaurants in town. Anyone interested in doing some local traveling while dining might enjoy the My Old Kentucky Dinner Train. The 1940s dining cars take a two-hour excursion through the countryside of Kentucky.
There is no shortage of bars in Louisville and after the Kentucky Derby, these are packed. L&N Wine Bar and Bistro, Maker's Mark Bourbon House and Lounge, and The Back Door are three of the most popular bars. Hoops Grill and Sports Bar is the spot for those who have not had their fill of sports. There, everyone will be discussing the Kentucky Derby winners and losers and already preparing for their trip in 2012.
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