Churchill Downs Hotel

Located about 14 miles from the Residence Inn by Marriott® Louisville East is Churchill Downs – Louisville’s most famous attraction.

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Churchill Downs, located on Central Avenue in south Louisville, Kentucky, is a thoroughbred racetrack most famous for hosting the Kentucky Derby annually. It officially opened in 1875, and held the first Kentucky Derby and the first Kentucky Oaks that year. The twin spires atop the grandstands are the most recognizable architectural feature of Churchill Downs and are used as a symbol of the track and the Derby. Racing at Churchill Downs occurs in two meets. The spring meet starts one week before the Derby and continues until July. The Kentucky Derby is held the first Saturday in May and the Kentucky Oaks is run on Friday, the day before the Derby. A fall meet picks up in October and closes in November. In addition to the track, clubhouse and stables, Churchill Downs also contains the Kentucky Derby Museum that focuses on the history of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. The museum also contains a number of exhibits exploring the training and racing of thoroughbred horses. It includes a 360-degree cinema show. (Copy about Churchill Downs provided courtesy of Wikipedia)

Visit the official website of Churchill Downs linked at the bottom of this page for more information including upcoming race schedules, special events and tours.

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