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Kentucky Derby Museum Tours by Dawn Anderson | courtesy photos
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ummer vacation is a great time to be a hometown tourist! Fresh off the excitement of Derby 148 and Rich Strike’s come-from-behind longshot victory, the Kentucky Derby Museum is your exclusive tour provider for Churchill Downs Racetrack. A $17 General Admission ticket provides full Museum access to two floors of exhibits, including the spectacular new permanent exhibition, This is the Kentucky Derby! You’ll view the epic 18-minute 360° film “The Greatest Race,” updated larger than life with Rich Strike’s thrilling win, and take the 30-minute Historic Walking Tour visiting the Paddock, Grandstand, and legendary racetrack. The Kentucky Derby Museum offers additional Specialty Tours for horse lovers, bourbon enthusiasts, and more! According to the Museum’s Director of Communications, Rachel Collier, “Tour guides are prepared to answer all your Derby 148 questions about the win, horse, jockey, and other connections. And you just might see the Derby winner if he happens to be on the backside that day! Kentucky Derby Museum tours have price points for everyone, whether you have a small summer staycation budget or want to spring for a bucket list experience in your own backyard.”
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JULY 2022 | TOPS Louisville
Barn and Backside Tour Available daily through 11/30 1 hour Up to 8 guests per passenger van $45-50/person This guided van tour takes you among the Backside’s green-roofed stables and the incredible community of dedicated people caring for horses that are star athletes. See sweeping views of the racetrack, Grandstand, and historic Twin Spires®. Keep an eye out and your camera handy for elite Derby trainers and Triple Crown hopefuls!
Bourbon and Bridles Experience Available Tuesdays & Fridays 2:00 pm, 90 minutes Up to 10 adults 21+ only $100/person Primarily geared to the unbeatable combination of horse racing and our local spirit, this tour of historic
