Kentucky Derby – travel tips

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I am thinking of going to the Kentucky Derby this year. Does anyone know of the easiest and/ or cheapest way to book this? Can anyone provide any do’s and don’ts?

[Miss Woodford]

Buy tickets as early as possible, that’s the biggest thing. It will be PACKED, even though Churchill is huge, and the festivities are nearly all day, really all week. If you can, go to Oaks day on Friday-the crowd is a little smaller, and you’ll be able to actually see the track. The whole Louisville area is nice, don’t forget to drive out to Lexington for the Kentucky Horse Park (home of Cigar, Funny Cide et. al.), or visit some of the breeding farms (Calumet and Claiborne especially). There will be much more info available on the Derby website as it gets closer.

[halfwaytoheaven]

MW, I see the seating areas are all sold out already?

If you buy general admission to you get to watch the racing on the track or do you have to watch on a screen?

[Miss Woodford]

Of course you can watch on the track, but you may have to be on tiptoes . Standing room only! The weather is generally nice, though, so it’s not bad.

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