The KY Derby
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The KY Derby is a 1.25 mile race for three year old thoroughbred horses that draws an average of 150,000 visitors each year.
The KY Derby Festival
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The KY Derby Festival is a series of dozens of events that occur around the city of Louisville in the month prior to the KY Derby. If you're going to be in town for a few days or weeks before the running of the KY Derby, you'll definitely want to check out as many KY Derby Festival events as possible.
Louisville Hotels
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It's sometimes difficult to find hotels in and around Louisville during the KY Derby, and it's even harder if you're not sure where to look. These articles will help you find Louisville hotels in the specific area of the city you want to stay in.
Louisville Transportation
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One of the scariest things about visiting a city you've never been to before is wondering if you'll be able to find your way around the city without getting completely lost. The following articles should help you with all of your transportation needs while you're visiting Louisville for the KY Derby.
Things to Do in Louisville
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When you're not betting on horses at Churchill Downs, you'll want to know what other exciting things there are to see and do in Louisville. Luckily, Louisville is an awesome city with huge art, dining, and nightlife scenes.
Louisville Dining and Nightlife
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Many people are mistaken in thinking that Louisville is a small city with no real metropolitan feel or amenities. They're completely wrong. Louisville's dining and nightlife scenes could rival those of any other major city in the U.S.