
A big shout out to Bucket List Events. Thank you for guiding us through the ticketing process and securing us fantastic seats for the Derby. You definitely went above and beyond. We had an amazing weekend!

I highly recommend Bucket List Events! Thank you for showing our group a fantastic time! Every activity was well organized and so much fun!
Kentucky Derby Hotel Highlights
Finding a hotel room in Louisville during Derby can be a headache. Don’t worry, because every standard package we offer includes three nights of accommodations. We’ve established a relationship with a premier downtown hotel and we have made these rooms available to Bucket List travelers. The Hyatt Regency Louisville is located downtown, steps from nightlife, restaurants, bars, and the all things making Louisville one of the best kept secrets in the USA. Whichever hotel package you choose, you’re guaranteed to have a Derby Experience you’ll never forget! Join us!
HYATT REGENCY LOUISVILLE
Stay in the heart of downtown Louisville at the Hyatt Regency Louisville next to 4th Street Live, and within walking distance to all the top Louisville attractions. The hotel is conveniently located next to the Kentucky International Convention Center and close to KFC YUM! Center. You’ll be 5 miles from Churchill Downs and you’ll experience all that Louisville has to offer…at your doorstep.
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CROWNE PLAZA LOUISVILLE AIRPORT EXPO CENTER
Discover the meaning of modern southern hospitality and exceptional value at Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Center. You will enjoy spacious, modern rooms and attentive service. Located across the street from the Louisville International Airport and only minutes from Churchill Downs and downtown Louisville, this hotel makes an ideal location for offering quick convenience and accessibility from almost anywhere in the city. For breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you will enjoy the on-site All-American style restaurant, Blue Horse. Bourbon enthusiasts will also appreciate the on-site Blue Horse bar, which is part of the Official Urban Bourbon Trail.
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“”Perfect trip!!! First time to the Kentucky Derby and it was the best!! Bucket List events made the trip easy and fun. If I could rate over 5 stars. I would. Thank you all at Bucket List Events - especially Ben! “I’ll be back.”
“”Very grateful to the Bucket List Events team for helping us craft a wonderful itinerary for the 2021 Kentucky Derby. Despite the ever-changing status of the event given the pandemic, Ben and the team ensured a wonderful and memorable weekend for our group. Looking forward to partnering again on a future event!
“”A big shout out to Bucket List Events. Thank you for guiding us through the ticketing process and securing us fantastic seats [at Churchill Downs]. We also appreciated all of the wonderful suggestions of things to do while in the area. You definitely went above and beyond. We had an amazing weekend!"