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If you are new in this community or simply plan to
travel during the festivities we are glad to welcome
you to our city. Louisville's history and culture are
celebrated best through the dynamic events of the Kentucky
Derby Festival.
Where to stay
Official Headquarters Hotel
The Official Headquarters Hotel for the Derby Festival
Marathon/miniMarathon is the Galt House Hotel and
Suites. Located in the heart of Historic downtown
Louisville, the only hotel on the waterfront, the
25-story Galt House is also the only hotel to offer
magnificent views of the Ohio River and downtown
Louisville. It’s the best location in the city and
you’re within walking distance of many downtown
attractions.
The Galt House is just two blocks from the Kentucky
International Convention Center (KICC) the location of
the Running Wild Pasta Dinner and Expo and race packet
pick-up. A shuttle bus stop to the race start is located
1/2 block away. Equally, you’re close to Actors Theatre,
Riverfront parks, Louisville Slugger Museum, Louisville
Science Center, Kentucky International Convention
Center, Kentucky Center for the Arts, Glassworks,
Slugger Field and more. The legendary Galt House has
been a cornerstone of Southern hospitality since 1835.
Discounted Room rates are available for those
attending the Derby Festival Marathon/miniMarathon
Thursday, April 24th through Monday, April 28th. Rates
are as follows: Galt House West Tower: $109/night, Galt
House East Suites: $128/night. For reservations call
1-800-THE-GALT or email
reservations@galthotel.com. Remember to mention you
are with the Derby Festival Marathon/miniMarathon.
Official Host Hotels
Other hotels in the Metro Louisville area also offer
discounted rates for runners. To receive the discount,
all rooms need to be booked by March 24, 2008. When
contacting the hotels just ask for the “Kentucky Derby
Festival Marathon/miniMarathon Block”.
Marriott – Downtown
280 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (800) 533-0127
Room Rate: $125.00
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown
100 South 2nd Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (502) 562-0200
Room Rate: $114.00
Holiday Inn Downtown
120 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (502) 582-2241
Room Rate: $92.00
Airlines
 The
official airline of the Kentucky Derby Festival is Delta
Air Lines.
Click
here to make reservations for your air travel to any
of the Derby Festival events. * Applicable restrictions must be met. Seats are limited. Booking classes I, U and T are not eligible for Delta Meeting Network Discounts.
Louisville Packages &
Special Offers!
Where is Louisville?
Louisville is located on the banks of the scenic Ohio
River, between St. Louis and Cincinnati. The metropolitan
area of Louisville is comprised of seven counties: Jefferson,
Oldham and Bullitt counties in Kentucky, and Clark,
Floyd, Harrison and Scott counties in Indiana. Population
totals approximately one million. Eastern Standard Time
October to April; Eastern Daylight Savings April to
October.
 Louisville
Hot Links
 Climate
Four distinct seasons: average summer temperature 88
degrees; average winter temperature 37 degrees; 43 inches
of annual precipitation. If you are participating in
the Marathon or miniMarathon, expect temperatures as
low as 45-50
degrees and as high as 70 degrees.
How to get around the city
For a comprehensive guide to Louisville
visit The
Insider's Guide. For more information about
accommodations, visit
Louisville Visitor's Center.
To find out more about Louisville, please call the
Greater Louisville Convention
and Visitors Bureau. at 1-800-626-5646 or (502)-584-2121.
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