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Parrothead_Mike
Mar 11, 2014Explorer
Congratulations on the Tampa Bay Derby! We were at the track in Tampa this past Saturday and, while I did not place any money on your horse, he ran a heck of a race----Gate to wire run. Actually your horse screwed up my trifecta and exacta bets. LOL!:)
We've gone to the Derby at Churchill Downs for 21 straight years. We never took the camper and always found motels, but you have to be outside Louisville about 45 or more miles. We used to use a Comfort Inn in Bardstown which was about $90/night, but they raised the rates so we looked elsewhere. We found a Best Western in Carrollton, KY, NE of Louisville along I-71. There's a nice state park in Carrollton not far off the interstate. I can't remember the name of the state park, but think it's General Butler SP or something like that.
You're much closer at the KOA, but get there early due to the crowds. Good luck with Ring Weekend!
We've gone to the Derby at Churchill Downs for 21 straight years. We never took the camper and always found motels, but you have to be outside Louisville about 45 or more miles. We used to use a Comfort Inn in Bardstown which was about $90/night, but they raised the rates so we looked elsewhere. We found a Best Western in Carrollton, KY, NE of Louisville along I-71. There's a nice state park in Carrollton not far off the interstate. I can't remember the name of the state park, but think it's General Butler SP or something like that.
You're much closer at the KOA, but get there early due to the crowds. Good luck with Ring Weekend!
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