Destinations
Viceroy Snowmass Offers Special Deal for Mammoth Fest
The Snowmass Mammoth Fest (June 7-8) is headed to the high country June 7-8 and the Viceroy Hotel is offering a great deal for lodging and tickets. The package includes a two-night stay in a suite, valet parking, and two, two-day adult passes to the event (a $160 value) starting at just $225/night. For information and reservations,…
Touring Woodford Reserve Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky
Kentucky is the center of the universe when it comes to bourbon. The 201 year old Woodford Reserve Distillery is a favorite of locals and open for tours! So what makes it stand out? 1. The distillery is built strategically on a limestone aquifer, which means the water is naturally filtered. Meanwhile, calcium filters in,…
Backside of the Track Tours at Churchill Downs
As the early morning sun splashed above the twin spires at Churchill Downs, we set off for the backside of the track at Churchill Downs. Here, you can belly up to the rails to watch horses stride the track to warm up for races. And during Derby, you can expect a media frenzy as the…
Princess Sylmar Pulls Upset At Kentucky Oaks
The Kentucky Oaks doesn’t get as much hype as the Kentucky Derby but is still a thrilling experience, as the speed of some of the premier horses in the world is measured. Held the day before Derby, hundreds of thousands of people dressed in blushing pink hats, dresses and shirts flood Churchill Downs for “Lilles…
Incredible Art Inside Churchill Downs
On the clubhouse level of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, you will find a stunning glass replica of the racetrack created by Craig Colquhoun. Using heat, metal and glass, this master artist skillfully and successfully constructed 4,000 detailed glass pieces to fit inside the 30- foot racetrack sculpture. Truly capturing the spirit of Derby Day,…
10 Things To Do In Denver During Memorial Day Weekend
Denver celebrates the start of the summer season with a long weekend packed with events, including a free, day-long music festival in downtown Denver, thrilling pro sports and outdoor adventure. This is just the beginning of summer in The Mile High City. 1. Honor our military heroes at the Memorial Day Parade and Tribute Ceremony,…
Poolside Spa Experience At The Spa At Viceroy Snowmass
The Spa At Viceroy Snowmass is taking the spa experience to… the pool! The inside of this upscale spa is decadent but who why leave the sun behind when spa treatments can come to you? On June 14, the new Poolside Journeys and Experiences service menu debuts. Here’s a peak at some of the services that…
Journey Through the Derby Museum in Louisville, Kentucky
After walking through a starting gate, get ready to gallop through horse racing history at the Derby Museumin Louisville, KY. Just steps from gate one on the grounds of Churchill Downs you will find two floors of exhibits. You will learn what it takes for a foal to be in the winner’s circle at Churchill…
Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is a point of pride for Kentuckians. It’s a celebration, a tradition and builds community. The Derby is speed, power, victory and defeat. It is talent. It’s luck. It brings a rush of cheers from hundreds of thousands inside Churchill Downs. You will find both ends of the spectrum: Rowdy crowds sitting…
Kentucky Derby Festival Kicks off Derby Week
The kick off of the Kentucky Derby Festival signals the start of one of the most exciting times in Louisville, KY. The first festival kicked off in 1956 with a budget of just $640.00. The grandfather of longtime volunteer, Leslie Broecker, was on the founding committee. The festival cast so much spirit in Louisville that…
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