Churchill Downs Museum and Races (Subject to change)

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General Description:

This tour will be a short in town tour to Churchill Downs. The participants will tour the Derby Museum where they would get to see an exciting film on horse racing from an angle that only specially placed cameras can provide, a history of the Derby, and finally get to touch a real horse in the display stable. After the museum we will proceed to Millionaires Row (just an old name from the past), then enjoy the races in air conditioned comfort high above the track with betting windows and a viewing balcony of the track right there. Easy access, elevators to and from ground level. If you are good with horses, or just lucky, it could pay for your trip. Racing starts at 1:00 PM and is over by 6:00 PM but you can leave at any time.

Travel Description:

Cars will proceed from the hotel about 9:00 AM via city streets to Churchill Downs. It is a very short distance at slow speeds. All old cars will get special reserved parking spaces with security. All others will have to park in the regular parking area.

Total Round Trip Distance:

Approximately 4 miles

Roads:

City streets

Speed:

25 to 35 miles per hour

Costs:

Derby Museum $8.00 includes everything in the museum and guided walking tour over to the track.