Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs

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Churchill Downs is a horse racing complex in south Louisville, Kentucky, United States that hosts the annual Kentucky Derby. It opened in 1875 and was …

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May 20, 2025
We took the Ultimate Churchill Downs Tour with Stan as our guide. He did an amazing job of transferring his love of this racetrack to us through his enthusiasm, stories and expert knowledge of track…Full review by tgrano1
May 8, 2025
My first time at Churchill Downs was an incredible experience that I absolutely loved. Even being pregnant, I enjoyed every moment to the fullest. I highly recommend it; those 60 seconds of a horse r…Full review by Sara J
Apr 23, 2025
We were able to book a behind the scenes barn tour. Even if you are not into horses this was a great experience. Your private group and a guide get to take a golf cart back behind the track and see…Full review by Susan S
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Located:700 Central Avenue
Opened:1875

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I desire to make a visit to this auspicious place one day. Is it far from Charlotte, NC?
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Louisville is a day's drive or a couple hours flight. Well worth the trip. Lots to see and do i. Louisville over a long weekend
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Answer by Carra C · Oct 23, 2024
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Is there much live racing on the Stephen Foster preview days? Or is it less than a normal day at the races event?
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I just saw your question and I am not familiar with the Stephen Foster days. Good luck!
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Answer by Benny M · Jul 30, 2024
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What do you wear to the Thursday night races? Can we go casual? Or does everyone dress up?
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If you are making a Special Occasion of it - by ALL means dress up! First off, it's fun to wear a fancy hat and a flowery dress! I asked hubby to wear a seersucker blazer and a bow tie …
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If you are making a Special Occasion of it - by ALL means dress up! First off, it's fun to wear a fancy hat and a flowery dress! I asked hubby to wear a seersucker blazer and a bow tie and he looked very dapper. Overdressed is always better than *under* dressed - that was the motto I learned growing up!
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When is live racing held?
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Typically, Churchill Downs has three meets a year where live racing occurs. There is the Spring Meet which begins after the Kentucky Derby. Later in the year there...
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