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02-20-2019, 01:16 PM
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Louisville hotels and attractions
New to this site but hubby has been reading the boards here for years. He said that you would be able to help us pick a nice place to stay in July. We want to go to Churchill Downs and are staying 4 nights. I have been looking at the Embassy downtown Louisville. What do you think? Also we would like recommendations for food and attractions. Thanks in advance.
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02-20-2019, 01:58 PM
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PA Steward
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Moved to General Racing Discussion, where you might get more replies.
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02-20-2019, 02:08 PM
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Thats an easy one. Omni downtown. upscale beyond belief. Meet Robert LaPenta (Catholic Boy owner) and Osin Murphy (euro jock). just a great top class hotel.
Tell the waiter that Dave and Allan said "hey"
that should be worth a free drink or two.
Allan
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02-20-2019, 02:53 PM
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I’m looking to use a hotel in the Hilton brand, is the Omni part of Hilton?
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02-20-2019, 06:29 PM
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there is a hilton garden inn by the track, met American Pharoahs owner there, but if you stay downtown you can walk to 4th street live and take a cab to the track
https://www.4thstlive.com
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02-20-2019, 07:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigbusdriver
I’m looking to use a hotel in the Hilton brand, is the Omni part of Hilton?
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According to Wikipedia, the Omni chain is privately owned by a Dallas investment company TRT Holdings.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omni_Hotels_%26_Resorts
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02-20-2019, 07:53 PM
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enjoy
I recommend staying downtown. I have stayed at the Hilton near the track and it is fine but there is nothing around it other then the track and a University. Downtown you can walk to restaurants and entertainment.
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02-20-2019, 07:56 PM
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They don't race at Churchill in July.
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02-20-2019, 08:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by biggestal99
Thats an easy one. Omni downtown. upscale beyond belief. Meet Robert LaPenta (Catholic Boy owner) and Osin Murphy (euro jock). just a great top class hotel.
Tell the waiter that Dave and Allan said "hey"
that should be worth a free drink or two.
Allan
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I need a drink after every one of your posts.
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02-20-2019, 08:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by the little guy
They don't race at Churchill in July.
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You are such a Killjoy.
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02-20-2019, 09:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by the little guy
They don't race at Churchill in July.
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that could be a problem 
Churchill Downs
Apr. 27 - Jun. 29
Churchill Downs
Sep. 13 - Oct. 1
Churchill Downs
Oct. 27 - Dec. 1
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02-21-2019, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by castaway01
I need a drink after every one of your posts.
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Have you seen my profitable exchange thread in the selection section.
It’s a hoot. 22 consecutive losers on my way to 100......gulp I hope.
You know making money playing the horses.
It’s a concept that might be foreign to you
Allan
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02-21-2019, 04:48 PM
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Todd Bowker
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Other things to do:
- Derby Museum
- Louisville Slugger Museum
- Muhammad Ali Center
- Michter's/Evan Williams/Angel's Envy Distillery Tours, or if you have a car and want to travel, Maker's Mark and Woodford Reserve.
- Again, if you have a car, drive to Lexington and tour Keeneland and KY Horse Park.
- Plenty of horse farm tours between Louisville and Lexington (personally I'd go to Ashford Stud/Coolmore in Versailles).
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02-21-2019, 08:45 PM
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i am heading out in june for the first time. booked a room in clarksville indiana because the rates were much lower that week. just curious from anyone out there is thats an okay area and it seems like easy access to all of the louisville attractions and track.
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02-22-2019, 01:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rollingpk3
i am heading out in june for the first time. booked a room in clarksville indiana because the rates were much lower that week. just curious from anyone out there is thats an okay area and it seems like easy access to all of the louisville attractions and track.
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It's OK, it's just a non-descript hotel/motel and restaurant area, not a tourist destination. Also, $4 toll every time you cross the river back and forth to Kentucky
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