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Churchill Downs

700 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208-1200 (South Side)
502 636 4400
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Ranked #8 of 60 attractions in Louisville
Type: Horse Tracks, Historic Sites
Description: This beautiful racetrack has been the home of the Kentucky Derby since 1875.
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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

My first time in at the Races and I had a blast! We spent the morning there. Perfect place for a drink and some amusement. We bet and won $10!! Great atmosphere and very nice bar and stores. We had a great time with friends!

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Holiday, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Always good to watch the races and enjoy a nice mojito. You can enjoy watching the horses run,go there for Derby, or for Thunder over Louisville. Each event is a lot of fun.

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New York, NY
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

This is a slice of history. Don't miss the tour. Even if horse racing is of little or no interest to you it's worth seeing. As for the races, some had as few as four horses. You get to see them run by for two seconds and you watch the screen for the other two minutes of each race. When... More

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Mountain Iron Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

If you are visiting Louisville, go to the track. The feeling you get walking these historic grounds is chilling. To know that you walked the same paths as so many famous people is worth the trip. It is historic and the ambieance is reflective. Best advice is if you are going for the Derby or Oaks, remember you go for... More

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Pawleys Island, South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Unbelieveable!! We had the best fun even in the rain. The crowd was great and the Mint Juleps worth the money and you get a nice glass to keep.

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Florence, Kentucky
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Well I am here but you can hear excitement even though its all over.This is a must visit when you and your family comes to this fine city.Well get on your best sand comfortable shoes on for theres a lot to see here.It is some what expencive but it is worth it ,Have fun one and all. Have to say... More

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Lake Jackson, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

We got to Louisville on Tuesday night before Saturday's Kentucky Derby. Wednesday and Thursday morning, the track opens up in the morning for free to watch the Derby and Oaks horses work out. You can do "Dawn at the Downs" at the suite levels for about $40.00 per person and eat a great breakfast, or you can get the open... More

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Dunedin, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

This was a bucket list experience and the only buckets we experienced were buckets of rain. Thankfully we were in the first turn suites (if you could call them that). A three story temporarybuilding made up of small rooms, the top being open air and wet, and all packed with people. We had a good view of the famous Churchill... More

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Massachusetts
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

First and last Derby this past weekend. Sat in section 126. Terrible seats. Couldn't see anything. So choose your seats wisely!

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Atlanta, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

This was a "Bucket List" item, but I plan to do it again. I loved both the Oaks & Derby. My only complaint was how the traffic and transportation access were handled. I think it was necessary, but poorly planned. Otherwise, rain and all I loved the atmosphere and the excitement the facility itself provided. It's a beautiful place and... More

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