Hotel Near Churchill Downs Racetrack & Kentucky Derby Museum

Located about 5 miles from the Hampton Inn Louisville Downtown Hotel is the legendary Churchill Downs Thoroughbred Racetrack and Kentucky Derby Museum.

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Churchill Downs, located on Central Avenue in south Louisville, Kentucky, is a thoroughbred racetrack most famous for hosting the Kentucky Derby annually. It officially opened in 1875, and held the first Kentucky Derby and the first Kentucky Oaks in the same year. Churchill Downs has also hosted the renowned Breeders' Cup on several occasions. The twin spires atop the grandstands are the most recognizable architectural feature of Churchill Downs and are used as a symbol of the track and the Derby. Churchill Downs covers 147 acres. Seating capacity is 51,000, though crowds at the Derby can reach over 140,000.

In addition to the track, clubhouse and stables, Churchill Downs also contains the Kentucky Derby Museum which focuses on the history of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. The museum also contains a number of exhibits exploring the training and racing of thoroughbred horses. It includes a 360-degree cinema that shows the short film "The Greatest Race," a documentary about the Kentucky Derby. The museum is open year-round.

Visit their official website linked at the bottom of this page for more information.

The Hampton Inn Louisville Downtown hotel is the perfect choice for accommodations when you are visiting the Louisville Kentucky area. Whether you are in town for a short while and have some leisure time or bringing the family in for the weekend, our downtown location is perfect for getting to all the sights and sounds Louisville has to offer!

Our hotel offers 173 Make It Hampton® guest rooms. All of them are outfitted with complimentary high-speed Internet and all guests are invited to join us daily in the mornings for our On the House™ hot complimentary breakfast. Book your room on-line today and relax knowing that you’ll get the Best Rate Guaranteed as well as the opportunity to earn points and miles in the Hilton HHonors® frequent stay program from this website.