Hotels
Individual Reservations – You can reserve up to 10 rooms at one time under the same name; you also can reserve each room under individual names. NOTE: All reservations must have individual names by Aug. 20, 2021. On Aug. 21, any reservations without names will be cancelled and returned to general sale in the attendee block.
Room Blocks – At this time, rooms are still available for the 2021 Live in Lou Cross Country Classic, but room block requests are no longer being accepted. Rooms may be booked using the the below link. Please DO NOT contact the hotels directly. The inventory is in real-time and new rooms become available daily, so please check back often. Please call 800-743-3100 for guidance on identifying hotels with available rooms.
To reserve your room(s)
- Online – Click here
- Phone – 800-743-3100 (Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET)
Cancellation Policy – Any reservation cancelled after Sept. 24, 2021, will result in a one-night non-refundable guest room charge plus applicable taxes posted to the credit card on file.
If you have any further questions regarding the process, please call 800-743-3100 or email housing@gotolouisville.com
Flying
Just seven miles from downtown, Louisville International Airport (SDF) has nonstop service to many destinations and nearly 100 flights daily operating on all four major carriers and their affiliates with convenient connections to cities worldwide. Check out this interactive map; it will show you exactly which destinations and connections you’ll need to make, details on trip length and more.
Driving
Louisville is within a day’s drive of more than half the nation’s population. Centrally located, you’ll be surprised how quickly you can find your way to Louisville. Three major interstates, I-65, I-71, and I-64, actually intersect in downtown making it easy access from the North, South, East and West.
Driving directions to E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park
From Hurstbourne Parkway
Drive north on N Hurstbourne Parkway/KY-1747.Turn right (EAST) onto KY-1447/Westport Road. Turn right (SOUTH) onto Freys Hill Road. E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park will be on your right.
From Newburg Road & Watterson Expressway (I-264)
Take Watterson Expressway East. Merge onto I-71N and take until you reach the Gene Snyder Expressway (I-265 S/W). Take I-265 S/W to Exit #32 (Westport Road). Turn right (WEST) off of the exit onto Westport Road. Turn left (SOUTH) on Freys Hill Road. E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park will be on your right.
From Blankenbaker Parkway and I-64
Take I-64 East to the Gene Snyder Expressway (I-265), Exit 19B. Merge onto Gene Snyder heading north. Take Exit #32 (Westport Road). Turn right (WEST) onto Westport Road off of the exit. Turn left (SOUTH) on Freys Hill Road. E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park will be on your right.
From Watterson Expressway (I-264) and I-64
Take Watterson Expressway East until you reach I-71 North. Merge onto I-71 North and take until you reach the Gene Snyder Expressway (I-265 S/W). Take I-265 S/W to Exit #32 (Westport Road). Turn right (WEST) off of the exit onto Westport Road. Turn left (SOUTH) on Freys Hills Road. E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park will be on your right
Things to do
Whether you arrive early, or stay a few extra days, Louisville has numerous things to do and see, many of them one-of-a-kind. Visit one of our iconic sports museums: the Muhammad Ali Center, Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs and the Slugger Museum and Bat Factory. Take a pre- or post-race run through one our historic Frederic Law Olmsted-designed parks. Enjoy the river views at Louisville’s Waterfront Park. Discover the city’s history with a cruise on the Belle of Louisville, an authentic steamboat. These are just a sampling of what’s available in Louisville. Click here to learn more.