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Top 5 Things to Do Near Downtown Louisville

Thursday Evening Racing – Churchill Downs – Experience Twilight Thursday live racing beginning at 5:00 PM. General admission tickets are available at the gate, with opportunities to see the paddock walk, watch races from the rail, enjoy live music, food trucks, and $2 beer specials. Approximately a 10-minute Uber ride (~$20) from The Brown Hotel.

Explore Whiskey Row – Walk historic Main Street and visit several bourbon distilleries and tasting rooms in one area. A great place to experience Kentucky bourbon culture.

Old Forester Distillery - Stop into the gift shop on Whiskey Row for branded gear and bourbon bottles. Tours and tastings are also available if time allows.

21c Museum Hotel Louisville – A contemporary art gallery inside a boutique hotel that is free and open to the public. A quick and interesting walk-through while downtown.

Visit the Bourbon Bars – Louisville has excellent bourbon-focused bars nearby including Merle’s Whiskey Kitchen, Down One Bourbon Bar, and Hell or High Water, all known for extensive bourbon selections and craft cocktails.