Hotels
We have partnered with Louisville Tourism, which has secured a variety of hotel options for your stay while in Louisville. All rates are pre-negotiated, best-available group rates. You can create a block and share with your team, free of charge so your team can easily stay together.
To reserve your room(s) click HERE.
Guests looking for assistance in regards to a reservation, please contact Louisville Tourism at 800-743-3100 or by email at owoods@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. For more information, click HERE.
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.