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The Run for the Roses

A May 2003 trip to Louisville by SoCalDave

Quote: The first Saturday every May, Louisville comes alive for the most exciting two minutes in sports. Ladies grab the biggest hat that you have, gentlemen grab that loud sports jacket from the back of your closet because it's time to sip mint juleps at the Kentucky Derby!
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Holiday Inn Hurstbourne I-64E Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Holiday Inn Hurstbourne"

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This is probably the nicest Holiday Inn I have ever visited. The hotel is located 11 miles from downtown Louisville, about a 15-20 minute drive from the Louisville airport and most of the Louisville area attractions. Inside, the rooms were the standard hotel room with bed, desk, dresser, and wing back chair, but clean and comfortable. The cable could have used a few more channels, however. The hotel was abuzz with derby guests and had several special activities planned. In the evenings, the lobby had a piano player and there were free refreshments, such as lemonade and finger foods. The hotel bar ("The Winner's Circle") was a lively place with reasonably priced drinks, but the appet...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on May 9, 2003

Holiday Inn Hurstbourne I-64E
1325 S HURSTBOURNE PKWY
Louisville, Kentucky 40222
502-426-2600

Churchill Downs/Kentucky Derby Museum Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "The Kentucky Derby"

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Churchill Downs is the place to be on the first Monday in May. This year's 129th running of the Kentucky Derby, the world's most famous horse race, was no exception. The weather was perfect, there were several exciting races, including the Derby, and plenty of mint juleps to go around. Here are some helpful hints for your visit to the Derby. First of all, for you ladies, you must have a hat. Typically the bigger the better. Usually, you will want to have large plastic flowers adorning your hat. To go with your hat, you will want a nice dress or pants suit. Elegance is definitely the way to go for this race, unless you are in the in field where girls lifting their shirts are much more common. ...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on May 12, 2003

Churchill Downs/Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central Avenue
Louisville, Kentucky
(502) 637-1111