Facilities

Conference host: Churchill Downs, 700 Central Avenue, Louisville

The host for this year’s INVESTKentucky Equity Conference is Louisville’s iconic Churchill Downs, home of the world’s most famous horse race, The Kentucky Derby. Presentations take place in well appointed meeting areas. In the afternoon, suites high above the track provide an eagle’s view of racing while making acquaintances and enjoying food and libations.

Over its 136-year history, the Kentucky Derby has amassed dozens of traditions that Churchill Downs' employees, horsemen and millions of Derby fans worldwide hold dear. From the iconic Twin Spires that overlook the track's famous homestretch to the potent mint juleps that infuse Derby Day with "spirit," traditions are an important part of the Derby experience. Every year, the legions of fans look forward to observing these storied rituals leading up to the "Greatest Two Minutes in Sports."

For information about Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby: www.kyderby.com

See directions below on how to get to Churchill Downs.

Conference hotel: The Seelbach Hilton Hotel, 500 Fourth Street, Louisville

The Historic Seelbach Hilton Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Louisville’s business and entertainment district, has been chosen as INVESTKentucky’s conference hotel.

A stay at The Seelbach Hilton Hotel will never be described as ordinary. Appearing on the National Register of Historical Places, this 4-diamond luxury hotel is considered the premiere hotel in the state of Kentucky. Built in 1905, it is considered a landmark to "the golden era" with its grand ambiance inspiring author F. Scott Fitzgerald to use The Seelbach as a backdrop for Tom and Daisy Buchanan's wedding in The Great Gatsby.

And now a recent $12 million renovation has taken this grand old hotel and combined it with all of the contemporary necessities. So now, you can not only experience genteel, Southern hospitality in historic grandeur. You can do so in updated guestrooms with new furniture, lighting and carpet while watching 37" hi-def televisions and taking advantage of high-speed Internet access.

Add to that a location in the heart of downtown Louisville's business and entertainment district, and only minutes from Churchill Downs — the home of The Kentucky Derby where over 100,000 thoroughbred enthusiasts and international celebrities gather on the first Saturday in May each year — and there's simply no reason to consider staying anywhere else.

A limited number of rooms at special rates are available for INVESTKentucky guests. For reservations or information:
Main Hotel Number: (502) 585.3200
Toll-free Number: (800) 333.3399
Local to In-House Reservations: (502) 585.9244
www.seelbachhilton.com

DIRECTIONS:

Conference Location: Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs, Inc.
700 Central Ave.
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 636-4400

Access from Expressways to Churchill Downs:
I-264 East (from I-64E - New Albany and St. Louis):
Take Exit 9 - Taylor Blvd. Turn left traveling north on Taylor Blvd. For Gate 10, turn right on Longfield Ave. For Gate 17, turn right on Central Ave.I-264 West (from I64W - Lexington): Take Exit 10- Third St/Southern Pkwy. Turn right heading north on Third St or Southern Pkwy to Central Ave. Turn left on Central Ave. For Gate 17, continue on Central Ave. For Gate 10, turn left at Fourth St and bear right passing the barns.

I-65 North or from Airport (From Nashville):
Take I-264 West (Watterson Expressway) to Exit 10 - Third St/Southern Pkwy. Turn right heading north on Third St or Southern Pkwy to Central Ave. Turn left on Central Ave. For Gate 17, continue on Central Ave. For Gate 10, turn left at Fourth St and bear right passing the barns.

I-65 South (From Indianapolis/Downtown Louisville):
Take Exit 132 - Crittenden Drive (exit will veer to the right). Continue straight on Crittenden, take first right at Central Ave intersection. Continue straight on Central Ave. Track is approximately 1.6 miles from expressway.

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