Things To Do

Churchill Downs

Check Churchill Downs off your bucket list while you're in town! Twilight Thursday will be going on 6/19. $2 select domestic beer, live music and an array of locally popular food trucks. Gates Open at 4 & racing will go 5-9 pm. Tickets are ~$10

Kentucky Derby Museum

If you won't be able to make it to the races but still want to see Churchill Downs, the museum is a great option! The Kentucky Derby Museum is one of the region’s premier attractions, celebrating the tradition, history, hospitality, and pride of the world-renowned event that is the Kentucky Derby. With a general admission ticket, visitors can enjoy two floors of interactive exhibits, and a 30-minute guided historic walking tour at Churchill Downs Racetrack.

Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Welcome to bourbon country! Here are some of the closest distilleries you can visit for tours & tastings. We recommend you book these 2-3 months out, space is limited! Jeptha Creed - 15 mins from hotel Angels Envy - 20 mins from hotel Evan Williams - 20 mins from hotel Rabbit Hole - 20 mins from hotel Michter's - 20 mins from hotel Bulleitt - 30 mins from hotel Jim Beam - 35 mins from hotel Knob Creek - 35 mins from hotel Buffalo Trace - 45 mins from hotel Woodford Reserve - 45 mins from hotel Four Roses - 45 mins from hotel Elijah Craig (Heaven Hill) - 50 mins from hotel Makers Mark - 1 hr 15 mins from hotel

Main Event Louisville

This is an arcade/bowling/billiards sports bar/restaurant ~ 1 min from the hotels!

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

For the baseball fans, you can tour the Louisville Slugger Bat factory & museum. See how the bats are made, etc!

Louisville Slugger Field

Also for the baseball fans, there will be home baseball games going on at Louisville Slugger Field during the days leading up to the wedding. The Louisville Bats are a minor league team affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds. Tickets are ~$10.

Big Four Bridge

Walk over the Ohio River to Indiana! This mile-long bridge was once used by trains and has been repurposed for walking and biking. On the other side of the bridge, you will find Parlour Pizza & Pints, Ramiro's Tacos & Tequila, Union outdoor game yard, ice cream, etc! This is one of our favorite places to take visitors.

Mammoth Cave National Park

This National Park in south central Kentucky is home to the world's longest known cave system, stretching over 426 miles. The park has over 400 caves, including some that are at least 10 million years old. It's about an hour and a half from the hotels!

Louisville Mega Caverns

The Louisville Mega Cavern is a 100 acre limestone cavern. You can zip line, try the challenge course, take tram ride, or do a walking tour!

Kart Kountry

The world's longest Go Kart Track, & Will's old stomping grounds.

Topgolf Louisville

La Bodeguita De Mima Cuban Restaurant and Rum Bar

If we had to recommend one restaurant for you to try, it would be this one! Classic Cuban cuisine & cocktails served in a bright, lively locale with a leafy outdoor patio. You'll need reservations! Louisville has TONS of great local restaurants. Happy googling!