Visiting Greater Louisville

Visit Louisville now and you will be awash in Kentucky Derby festivities and plans. Famous for stretching two minutes of horse racing into weeks of festivities, and one of the worlds most loved parties. Twelve Best Western Hotels are located in and around Louisville, booking your room now for the mid April to first of May timeframe is a good idea. With exciting events and activities, Louisville will be abuzz with visitors. Best Western Hotel amenities include pools, workout facilities, internet access and many are pet-friendly – choose the best location to fit your itinerary and make yourself at home in Louisville. Best Western Hotel's affordable rates make it easy to stay one more day to make your visit complete.

The Kentucky Derby is run the first Saturday in May, the 2010 136th Kentucky Derby is May 1st. The Thunder Over Louisville, April 17th, launches the official Kentucky Derby Festival. A full days worth of activities kick off spring with the 2010 theme “ Spring Fever Reliever”. Daytime activities include interactive displays, kids activities, and the Thunder Foodfest. Afternoon brings airshows, and the evening concludes with a fireworks spectacular that is unmatched in North America. Set on the Ohio River on and around both sides of the beautiful George Rodgers Clark Memorial Bridge, the show is nearly a half hour pyrotechnic extravaganza synchronized to music. Bring the family, this is a must see to believe show and experience.

The Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon (half Marathon) will be held Saturday April 24th. A Boston Marathon Qualifier and events include corporate and open team challenges. Runners and fans travel from across the US and many international locations to participate in this scenic race ending in downtown Louisville.

Kentucky runners and neighbors can test their winter training earlier in April at the Goose Creek 5K. This is the first of four races in the 6th Annual Kentucky State Park Race Series. The Goose Creek 5K is April 10th at the E P Tom Sawyer State Park. All runners are welcome, including all ages and abilities. This is a family event and everyone interested in walking or running is encouraged to participate. The subsequent races will be held mid-month in May, June and July at other Kentucky State Parks. Take the challenge and set your goals to complete all four – a great motivation to keep up summer training.

Don't forget Kentucky Derby Festival events like the Derby Festival Volleyball Classic – the country's largest outdoor volleyball tournament, featuring sand and grass courts and all levels of play and competition. The Kentucky Derby Museum has been under renovation and will host a grand re-opening party in the Churchill Downs parking lot. Other events include the Great Balloonfest, the 4th annual Da'Ville Drum Line Showcase. Louisville has something exciting for everyone this time of year. Make plans now and enjoy a great start to summer.

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