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Churchill Downs, Louisville

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#1 of 78 in Fun & Games in Kentucky

Casino Horse Track

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The thoroughbred racetrack Churchill Downs is famous for hosting the Kentucky Derby. This arena, which opened in 1875 and can hold up to 120,000 people, has also hosted the Breeder's Cup eight times and features live racing on weekends. This site is home to the Kentucky Derby Museum, where you can learn about the arena, horse racing, and even watch the film "The Greatest Race" in a 360-degree movie theater. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Churchill Downs by using our Louisville online holiday planner.

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• By Sayrahe12

  A great tour of the grounds while you learn about the history of the races. The tour guide had a lot of knowledge to share.  more »

• By JohnnyHHHHH

  I would highly recommend the behind the scenes tour of Churchill Downs. Got to see all levels of lounges, jockey’s locker room, silks room. Super cool.  more »

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• By Paranormal Society

  We took the tour here and it was an amazing experience. It was well worth the money to see the history and the legend behind the Kentucky derby. If you are ever in Louisville I would stop by and take the tour. You would not regret it. The ladies giving the tour were also the best in the business and were super professional. Good job!

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• By James Smith

  It’s one of the best things about being a Kentuckian is visiting Churchill Downs. It’s a great track with a lot of possibilities in terms of seating and experiences. I have been here dozens of times. I’ll definitely be back because of all the memories and experiences that I’ve had. I highly recommend if you’ve never been to Churchill.

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