Posted by 2 Old 2 Care on November 26, 2013 at 04:16:15 from (74.142.63.198):
In Reply to: Kentucky Derby??? posted by SJ on November 25, 2013 at 14:59:27:
I live on the outskirts of Louisville, about 20 miles south, and also attend Derby just about every year. We have several out-of-town guest's in every year, so I have some familiarity with motels.
Stay SOUTH of Louisville. There's major construction going on at Ohio River crossing. (Kennedy Bridge) Traffic will be a nightmare this year come Derby week. Normally, the Indiana side of the river isn't a bad place to stay, but with that construction, you might just spend most of your weekend in a huge traffic jam. I'd suggest Elizabethtown KY. (Roughly 35 minutes drive down I65 from Louisville)as a great place to stay. Plenty of motels along or near I65 there. I'd also suggest booking rooms NOW. Wait until Derby week, and you'll be hunting 100 miles from Louisville.
Lots to do in Louisville besides Derby. Slugger Museum (Hillerich & Bradsby Baseball bat factory/museum) Louisville Zoo, and a host of other venues. Also, by all means, hit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail! That starts just south of Louisville, at Clermont Ky, at the Jim Beam Distilleries, and goes from there to ALL the major bourbon distilleries. Worth the trip just for that!
Lots of fine dining in Louisville AND E-Town. My personal favorites are Longhorn Steak House, Pats Steak house, Bonefish Grill, Carraba's, and Texas Roadhouse (which is headquartered in Louisville)
Avoid downtown Louisville, especially the "West End" on Derby Eve. MUCH local traffic/cruising, with sporadic gun fire for effect.
On the Friday before Derby, The Downs host's "The Kentucky Oaks". That's been more of a local tradition over the years but is growing in popularity with out-of-towners. Oaks Day leads into the Derby Eve parties. If you're an "A Lister", get yourself an invite to the Barnstable/Brown party! All the big time celebrities in town for Derby show up there! (Never been myself... ;) )
And have yourself a Mint Julep while you're at the Downs rubbing elbows with the beautiful people!
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