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We’d like to introduce you to the convention’s host city, Louisville, or should we say “Looavull.” Nestled on the Ohio River, it is the Bluegrass state’s largest city. With famous attractions, great food, and a vibrant nightlife, this city is a great location for attendees and their families! Our host hotel, Louisville Marriott Downtown, is just steps away from some of the fun things to see and do in “Kentuckiana.”
Attractions:
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Churchill Downs
Many people know of Louisville for one reason: the Kentucky Derby. Part of the Triple Crown, every year thousands of visitors from around the country flock to Churchill Downs in large hats and mint juleps in hand. No visit to Kentucky would be complete without a glimpse of the white stables or thoroughbred horses. Churchill Downs offers tours throughout the year. The LiveWires will have their annual spouse/guest tour at this venue on October 14, 2011. If you are a spouse or guest, click here for more information. If you are not a member of the LiveWires, but still wish to take a tour of this famous location, visit www.churchilldowns.com.
Many people know of Louisville for one reason: the Kentucky Derby. Part of the Triple Crown, every year thousands of visitors from around the country flock to Churchill Downs in large hats and mint juleps in hand. No visit to Kentucky would be complete without a glimpse of the white stables or thoroughbred horses. Churchill Downs offers tours throughout the year. The LiveWires will have their annual spouse/guest tour at this venue on October 14, 2011. If you are a spouse or guest, click here for more information. If you are not a member of the LiveWires, but still wish to take a tour of this famous location, visit www.churchilldowns.com.
Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory
Any baseball aficionado, or Carrie Underwood fan, is familiar with the baseball bat of choice…the Louisville Slugger. Walk through the museum and gain an education on the roll that these bats played not just in baseball, but pop-culture. Tours also include a batting cage where guests try out different bats, a gallery of bats used by baseball legends Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio, and more. Want to see how Louisville Sluggers are made? Walk though the factory and watch these baseball bats being hand-crafted. For more information on tours, visit www.sluggermuseum.org.
Any baseball aficionado, or Carrie Underwood fan, is familiar with the baseball bat of choice…the Louisville Slugger. Walk through the museum and gain an education on the roll that these bats played not just in baseball, but pop-culture. Tours also include a batting cage where guests try out different bats, a gallery of bats used by baseball legends Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio, and more. Want to see how Louisville Sluggers are made? Walk though the factory and watch these baseball bats being hand-crafted. For more information on tours, visit www.sluggermuseum.org.
Muhammad Ali Center
If you’re a fan of World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali, then this museum is for you. Located in Ali’s hometown, this museum will take you on a tour of Ali’s epic life. For more information, visit www.alicenter.org.
If you’re a fan of World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali, then this museum is for you. Located in Ali’s hometown, this museum will take you on a tour of Ali’s epic life. For more information, visit www.alicenter.org.
Nightlife:
The Urban Bourbon Trail
Kentucky is the home of bourbon, and Louisville is home of the famous Urban Bourbon Trail. After convention events have ended, take to the streets of downtown Louisville and taste different bourbons at the city’s best bourbon bars. If you wish to visit all nine bars on the “trail,” be sure to pick up the Urban Bourbon Trail Passport and get it stamped at each bar. Once the passport is complete, take it to any visitors’ center to get a free tee-shirt and a prize! For more information, visit www.justaddbourbon.com.
Kentucky is the home of bourbon, and Louisville is home of the famous Urban Bourbon Trail. After convention events have ended, take to the streets of downtown Louisville and taste different bourbons at the city’s best bourbon bars. If you wish to visit all nine bars on the “trail,” be sure to pick up the Urban Bourbon Trail Passport and get it stamped at each bar. Once the passport is complete, take it to any visitors’ center to get a free tee-shirt and a prize! For more information, visit www.justaddbourbon.com.
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Fourth Street Live
This location has everything: fine dining, shopping, and live entertainment! Live shows are scheduled almost every day of the week, so whether you want to see improv comedy, Irish dancing, or a band, this is the place to gather. For more information, visit www.4thstlive.com.
This location has everything: fine dining, shopping, and live entertainment! Live shows are scheduled almost every day of the week, so whether you want to see improv comedy, Irish dancing, or a band, this is the place to gather. For more information, visit www.4thstlive.com.
Good Eats:
Lynn’s Paradise Café
This wacky-looking restaurant is a favorite haunt of native Louisvillans. Featured on the Today Show, and Throwdown with Bobby Flay, the colorful interior is a working piece of art designed by the community. But that’s not what draws people to this restaurant; it’s the down-home style comfort food that attracts people. Fan favorites include buttermilk biscuits with gravy, giant pancakes, and mom’s meatloaf. For more information, visit www.lynnsparadisecafe.com.
This wacky-looking restaurant is a favorite haunt of native Louisvillans. Featured on the Today Show, and Throwdown with Bobby Flay, the colorful interior is a working piece of art designed by the community. But that’s not what draws people to this restaurant; it’s the down-home style comfort food that attracts people. Fan favorites include buttermilk biscuits with gravy, giant pancakes, and mom’s meatloaf. For more information, visit www.lynnsparadisecafe.com.
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Brown Hotel
If fine dining is more your taste, then be sure to make reservations at this historic hotel restaurant. The restaurant is the birthplace of the Kentucky Hot Brown, which is an open-face turkey sandwich smothered in cheese, bacon, and mornay sauce. A staple of Louisville food, you shouldn’t leave the city without sampling this dish. For more information, visit www.brownhotel.com/the-english-grill.htm.
If fine dining is more your taste, then be sure to make reservations at this historic hotel restaurant. The restaurant is the birthplace of the Kentucky Hot Brown, which is an open-face turkey sandwich smothered in cheese, bacon, and mornay sauce. A staple of Louisville food, you shouldn’t leave the city without sampling this dish. For more information, visit www.brownhotel.com/the-english-grill.htm.
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