- Watch a horse racing event at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Kentucky.horse track image by jedphoto from Fotolia.com
Situated in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, Slugger Field is on the banks on the Ohio River, and draws baseball fans to Louisville Bats games in the spring and summer months. The stadium is within 10 minutes of downtown Louisville hotels and restaurants. The hotels in the downtown area are also within 20 minutes of Greater Louisville attractions, such as the Churchill Downs track, home of the annual Kentucky Derby horse race. - The upscale Galt House Hotel in downtown Louisville is only a 15-minute walk from Slugger Field, and is adjacent to the KFC Yum! Arena, which hosts music concerts and Louisville Cardinals basketball games. This hotel features floor-to-ceiling windows in the hotel lobby area, a rooftop swimming pool overlooking the Ohio River and an upscale restaurant, RIVUE, which also provides views of the river and has menus for lunch and dinner. The hotel is within walking distance of off-site dining in downtown Louisville off Main and Market streets. Downtown Louisville attractions near the hotel include the Belle of Louisville and Spirit of Jefferson steamboats on the Ohio River. These early 20th-century vessels offer daily river cruises and host private events, such as birthday parties and wedding receptions. The hotel is also within walking distance of downtown Louisville's live theater scene, including playhouses such as the Actors Theatre of Louisville and the Kentucky Center of the Performing Arts.
Galt House Hotel and Suites
140 N. Fourth St.
Louisville, KY 40202
800-843-4258
galthouse.com - Situated on downtown Louisville's Museum Row, the boutique 21C Museum Hotel is an accommodation with 21st-century contemporary art in the hotel's lobby area and 90 themed guest rooms. The hotel also serves as one of Louisville's contemporary arts museums, one of the only museums in the United States that features only 21st-century art. The 21C also features the Proof on Main restaurant, with contemporary art and sculptures spread throughout the dining room. The restaurant serves American-style cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel is only a five-minute drive from Slugger Field, and is within walking distance of the Louisville Slugger Museum. This museum features baseball-themed exhibits and tours that show the process of creating Louisville Slugger baseball bats. Other museums within walking distance of the hotel include the Frazier International History Museum and the Muhammad Ali Center, which features exhibits on the legendary boxer and serves as one of Louisville's cultural centers.
21C Museum Hotel
700 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
877-217-6400
21chotel.com - The upscale Brown Hotel, located in southern downtown Louisville, has been given a four-diamond award by AAA, and is only a 15-minute drive from Slugger Field. This hotel is right off Interstate 65, a 10-minute drive from the Churchill Downs race track. This historic race track is home to the Kentucky Derby horse race, which is one of three races that comprises horse racing's prized Triple Crown. The race occurs every year in the spring. The hotel is also less than 10 minutes from the campus of the University of Louisville. Papa John's Stadium is right next to the campus, and hosts Louisville Cardinals football games. The hotel is within walking distance of restaurants on Main and Fourth streets, including the Hard Rock Cafe and Sully's Tavern. On-site fine dining is available at the English Grill, which features horse-themed artwork in the dining room. Reservations are recommended at the restaurant. The hotel also offers valet parking and a gift shop, and complimentary transportation to sites in downtown Louisville, including Slugger Field. The Brown Hotel was built in 1923, and is a member of the Historic Hotels of America association.
The Brown Hotel
335 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
888-387-0498
brownhotel.com
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