First Time Keeneland Visit
 

Hello Dter's.

I will be making my first trip to Keeneland for this years Blue Grass. Not being familiar with the area I was hoping any of you might offer some advice on where to stay as well as places to eat. Google can only be so helpful. All recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.



Paul

You may have a hard time finding stuff now since it's getting close, but as far as restaurants go I have enjoyed Dudley's and Distilled at Gratz Park Inn. Tony's is supposed to be very good but I've not been there yet.

Last year I stayed at the Home2 by Hilton, which is relatively new and it was great. The Residence Inn and Courtyard airport are both perfectly fine.

My favorite place to stay is the Marriott Griffin Gate. It's very nice and the food is very good. They have a very nice restaurant/bar-lounge. It's probably the most popular hotel amongst owners and trainers.

Go see Andy at Thoroughbred. 1483 Leestown Rd.

The food is fantastic, especially the rib eye. Cocktails are priced right. Place doesn't look like much but you'll be part of the family in no time.

Take a ride out to Old Friends one morning. It is a great way to spend a couple hours. It's maybe 20 minutes from Keenland and the airport.
We always stay in Louisville so I can't help much with food. West 6th is a fine brewery if you like beer.

Thank you. I appreciate the recommendations.

Lexington north is cheap and close..la quinta I've stayed at a bunch of times, four points, super 8 Georgetown, best western Georgetown doubletree are all solid..extended stay kinda sucked. Red state is great BBQ, fat cats good pizza if your north. Everyone swears by malones which is okay but not amazing imo..the parkette has been on diners drive ins and dives. I got for opening weekend spring and fall every year. Bring some grub and booze..park for free on the hill and take the shuttle down...hope for good weather cuz keeneland can be the coldest place on earth. Let me know if you wanna hook up for a beer or something.
I'll.be in the grandstand on the finish line both days. You'll have a good time.
best track.in the country by far imo

west 6th I'll second..kentucky ale..country boy also solid.. If you have time do a distillary tour. I've done Woodford and four roses. Offer good value and nice way to spend an.hour or two

as well as the Kentucky Horse Park.

Buffalo Trace is also awesome.

To sum up, you need to spend a week not a weekend.