Kentucky Bluegrass Country Sights
Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum
Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum Review
Exhibits here recount the history of America's oldest sporting event and include a surround-sound film of the race. Admission includes a tour of the historic racetrack; in summer visitors can tour the stable areas as well. The café overlooks a paddock occupied by a retired racehorse.
- Address: 704 Central Ave., Louisville, KY | Map It
- Phone: 502/637-1111
- Cost: $10
- Hours: Mar. 15--Nov. 30, Mon.--Sat. 8--5, Sun. 11--5; Dec. 1--Mar. 14, Mon.--Sat. 9--5, Sun. 11--5
- Website: www.derbymuseum.org
- Location: Louisville
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