Hotel & Attractions

The Omni Louisville Hotel is full of surprises! Take a dip in the heated rooftop pool, dine with family or bowl with friends while sipping signature cocktails at Pin + Proof, their Prohibition-style speakeasy, or relax at the full-service Mokara Spa. Their downtown Louisville hotel is steps from the Kentucky International Convention Center. Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, Main Street, Whiskey Row Distilleries and Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory are also nearby.  

Attractions & Dining

Whiskey Row - More Info
Some Distilleries close early. Call before or check website before visiting.

Museum Row - More Info
Some favorites include the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and Frazier History Museum
 

Kentucky Bourbon Trail - More Info
Book your visits to the regions famous distilleries as early as possible as they fill quickly!

River Cruise - More Info
The Belle of Louisville is the only remaining authentic steamboat from the great American packet boat era.

Churchill Downs - More Info
Visit the Kentucky Derby Museum's interactive exhibits or take a walking tour of Churchill Downs.

Louisville Bats - More Info
Catch a game. This team is a Triple-A Affiliate of the MLB's Cincinatti Reds.

Exclusive Gala Guest

Enjoy a behind the scenes tour with Churchill Downs Chief Horticulturalist Matt Bizzell to learn what it takes to maintain Churchill Downs grounds, and hopefully Matt will reveal his green thumb secrets – thanks to our products!

Check out Matt on Around the Downs.

Transportation for the Gala will depart from the Falls Market entrance of the Omni Louisville. The tour of Churchill Downs will begin upon arrival with Matt joining our docents and then mingling during the cocktail hour. 

Date: Tuesday, August 22

In addition to the suggested restaurants below, check out these articles on the Louisville dining scene:
27 Essential Louisville Restaurants
Best Restaurants in Louisville - Open Table

  • Doc Crow's Southern Steakhouse (0.3 miles)
  • Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse (0.3 miles)
  • Morton's Steakhouse (0.6 miles)
  • Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant (800 ft)
  • Brendon's Catch 22 (0.3 miles)
  • Guy Fieri's Smokehouse (0.2 miles)
  • Repeal Oak-Fired Steakhouse (0.4 miles)
  • Vincenzo's (0.4 miles)
  • Mussel & Burger Bar (0.4 miles)
  • Sidebar At Whiskey Row (0.4 miles)
  • Parlour Pizza (300 ft)
  • Bob's Chop House (on-site)