Derby which is held every year on the first Sunday in May at Church Hill Downs. We were excited when we got there and headed over to the race track in hopes to witness a race or two. There were a few races that day and we got to expirience two of them before our reservations at the hotel. Parking at the track costs some money- I think around ten dollars, but since it wasn’t a major race day we were able to find street parking. Just a tip- if you are going to go to Church Hill Downs- even if you don’t intend to bet there is still a charge to get in ($3) and they only except cash. I know it’s a little rare these days but just a heads up.

It’s fun to watch the races, wander around the garden, and even try your hand at the minimum bets which are $2. We didn’t know anything about betting or what we were getting into so we stopped at the information desk and found they were pleasantly patient with us being newcomers. We actually managed to win a whole 60 cents!

To finish off our trip to Louisville we made sure to check out the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. As you know we love baseball and a chance to see how the major league bats are made was a dream come true. The cost is ten dollars which includes admission to the museum and a twenty minute factory tour. The museum is interesting because besides just giving a history of bats and an overview of how they are made, you can actually hold sluggers that were used by baseball legends. Reid and his sister April held a bat used by Mickey Mantle. The tour was interesting and informative and at the end they give you a miniature slugger, but the real highlight was the batting cages that are pretty cheap- 10 baseballs for a dollar!

I know there are many things and attractions that Louisville has to offer but make sure you don’t miss Church Hill Downs and the Louisville Slugger Museum, things that would appeal to both children and adults alike.