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We are so excited about the upcoming 2015 Sibling Leadership Network National Conference held inΒ Louisville, Kentucky from May 30-31st. We wanted to give you a hint of what the Louisville area offers-it’s a great place to visit! We’ve included information about the conference hotel, airport transportation, area attractions, restaurants and more!Β
About Louisville, KY:
Typical weather:
- Average low of 62 degrees
- Average high of 80 degrees
- Generally humid with rainfall occasionally
Airport: Louisville International Airport: also known as Standiford Field (SDF) at 600 Terminal Drive Louisville, KY 40209 (502-367-4636)
Transport to and from the Standiford Field Airport:
- Shuttle: galthouseshuttle.com or 502-561-4022 to make arrangements
- $15 one way, $25 round trip per person
- Cab: cost roughly $20-25 with tip from hotel to airport
Hotel:Β UPDATE! The Galt House Hotel is completely sold out during the SLN Conference. Thankfully, there are many more hotel options in Downtown Louisville. Check out these options close to the Galt House from Travel Weekly:Β http://www.travelweekly.com/Hotels/Louisville/Galt-House-Hotel-Suites-p4198163,Nearby-HotelsΒ or check out these options from Air BnB:Β https://www.airbnb.com/s/LouisvilleβKYβUnited-States?checkin=05%2F29%2F2015&checkout=05%2F31%2F2015&source=bb&ss_id=o5uc6xrd
Galt House Hotel: Β 140 N 4th St Louisville, KY 40202 (800-843-4258)
- 9 restaurants on site
- 6 retail stores on site
- 3rd floor conservatory
- Wi-Fi is free in all public areas, but there is a nominal fee in guest rooms ($5.95 for basic)
- Parking β Self-park: $12/day, valet: $18/day.
Β Around Louisville:
- Toonerville Trolley: Covers a large area of downtown Louisville with boarding in front of the Galt House Hotel. Operation hours: Mon β Sat 7:30am β 11 pm
- TARC: the local bus system with a stop one block from the Galt House Hotel. ridetarc.org or 502-581-0100
- Carriage Rides: available year-round. $50 for 2 people to tour downtown. louisvillehorsetrams.com or 502-581-0100/502-741-4690 (after 6pm)
Attractions andΒ distance from hotel:Β
- Actors Theatre of Louisville (across the street) www.actorstheatre.org
- Louisville Orchestra (1 block) www.louisvilleorchestra.org
- Belle of Louisville (1 block) www.belleoflouisville.org
- Kentucky Center for the Arts (1 block) www.kentuckycenter.org
- Whiskey Row/Iron Quarter (2 blocks) a short history
- Muhammad Ali Center (2 blocks) www.alicenter.org
- Fourth Street Live! (3 blocks) www.4thstlive.com
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory (4 blocks) www.sluggermuseum.com
- Louisville Glassworks (8 blocks) www.louisvilleglassworks.com
- Louisville Ballet (1 mile) www.louisvilleballet.org
- Old Louisville/St. James Court Art Show (2 miles) www.stjamescourtartshow.com
- Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium (3 miles) www.louisville.edu/planetarium
- Antique Malls (Several)
- Speed Art Museum (4 miles) www.speedmuseum.org
- Churchill Downs and Kentucky Derby Museum (5 miles) www.derbymuseum.com
- Louisville Zoo (8 miles) www.louisvillezoo.org
- Louisville Mega Cavern (8 miles) www.louisvillemegacavern.com
- Horseshoe Casino (15 miles) www.horseshoe-indiana.com
- My Old Kentucky Dinner Train (43 miles) www.kydinnertrain.com
Restaurants:
- 9 Restaurants & Lounges at theΒ Galt House HotelΒ includingΒ 24/7 deli
- Toast on Main www.toastonmarket.com 502-569-4099
- Rivue www.rivue.com 502-568-4239
- Zβs Oyster Bar www.zoysterbar.com 502-429-8000
- Jack Fryβs www.jackfrys.com 502-452-9244
- Asiatique www.asiatiquerestaurant.com 502-451-2749
- Buckβs Restaurant www.bucksrestaurantandbar.com 502-637-5284
- CafΓ© Lou Lou www.cafeloulou.com 502-893-7776
- Come Back Inn www.comebackinn.biz 502-627-1777
- Equus Restaurant www.equusrestaurant.com 502-897-9721
- Bristol Bar and Grill www.bristolbarandgrille.com 502-582-1995
- Cumberland Brew 502-458-8727
- Bistro 310 www.bistro301.com 502-584-8337
- Baxter Station Bar and Grill www.baxterstation.com 502-584-1635
- Makers Mark Bourbon House & Lounge www.makerslounge.com 502-568-9009
- Lillyβs Bistro www.lillyslapeche.com 502-451-0447