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Visit Churchill Downs

  • The iconic Twin Spires are the architectural signature of Churchill Downs. Photo: Churchill Downs

  • The Churchill Downs paddock is a favorite place to people watch -- for artists and average Joes. Photo: Churchill Downs

  • Guests who attend opening week in the spring are treated to tulips in bloom. Photo: Churchill Downs

Anyone planning a visit to to Churchill Downs Racetrack for Kentucky Derby week is in for a truly special experience.  There is much to see and do at the home of the Derby long before the horses hit the track to the sounds of "My Old Kentucky Home."

Whether this is your first trip to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks or your 50th, we created this section to help you plan your visit and make the most of your time under the Twin Spires. 

More than 250,000 people visit Churchill Downs over Derby weekend -- that's a lot of racing fans.  So to make sure you don't get lost in the crowd, review these pages -- even print them to take with you -- and be sure to let us know what additional information we can provide to help you prepare for your visit.

We look forward to seeing YOU at Churchill Downs for all of the sport and the spectacle that makes the Kentucky Derby the most unique entertainment experience in the world!

Safe travels -- we'll see you soon!