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VISITING LOUISVILLE

November 4-7, 2025

Louisville offers a distinctive blend of Southern charm, innovative business opportunities, and rich cultural heritage. With its award-winning bourbon distilleries, vibrant culinary scene, and walkable downtown filled with historic architecture and modern meeting spaces, the city delivers an ideal setting for both business and leisure.






Local Entertainment

The Omni Louisville Hotel is situated in the heart of downtown Louisville, making it a perfect base for exploring all the major attractions within the hotel and nearby.

1.  Louisville Palace Theatre: 0.5 miles from hotel
•  Music venue in Louisville, KY.

2.  Muhammad Ali Center: 0.7 miles from hotel
•  Museum in Louisville, KY.

3.  Belle of Louisville: 0.8 miles from hotel
•  Ohio River Steamboat Cruises. 

4.  The Big Four Bridge: 1.6 miles from hotel
•  A six-span bicycle and pedestrian truss bridge that crosses the Ohio River, connecting Louisville, Kentucky, and Jeffersonville, Indiana.

5.  Kentucky Derby Museum: 3.9 miles from hotel
•  Discover the only place that brings together over 20,000 artifacts, 170+ bourbons, exclusive Churchill Downs® tours, immersive exhibits, and a thrilling 360° film that will make your heart race and emotions soar as you immerse yourself in the excitement of the Derby.

6.  Peterson Dumesnil House: 4.3 miles from hotel
•  Established in 1869, the House is a Louisville Landmark, a beloved piece of history, a beautiful event venue, and much more.


Local Dining

The Omni Louisville Hotel is surrounded by a variety of unique dining options.

1.  Bob's Steak & Chop House:
•    Located at The Omni Louisville Hotel
•    Cuisine: Steakhouse
•    A luxurious, high-end dining experience with crafted interiors that celebrate the history and tradition of American thoroughbred racing. 

2.  Pin + Proof:
•    Located at The Omni Louisville Hotel
•    Cuisine: Bar and Bowling
•    Discover the secret door to our Louisville speakeasy where you will enter a bygone era featuring classic cocktails and four professional bowling lanes. 

3.  Neighborhood Services Bar + Restaurant:
•    Located at The Omni Louisville Hotel
•    Cuisine: American
•    You will naturally fall in love with honest food and drink in the American tradition by renowned chef Nick Badovinus. 

4.  Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Louisville:
•    0.4 miles from hotel
•    Cuisine: Steakhouse
•    Stylish, upscale steakhouse offering handcrafted steaks & seafood fare, plus cocktails, wine & beer. 


Local Events

Arriving early or staying a few days after the conference? Here are some special events happening in the area around SIOR's Fall event week.

1.  Louisville Marathon: The Kentucky Center
•  Like to run? The Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K is on Sunday November 2, 2025.

2.  Racing Louisville FC vs. Bay FC: Lynn Family Stadium
•  Soccer lovers don't miss The Racing Louisville FC Women's Soccer team vs. the Bay FC on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

3.  Herbie Hancock: 2025 North American Fall Tour: The Kentucky Center
•  Attention music lovers, Herbie Hancock will perform at The Kentucky Center- Whitney Hall on November 5, 2025.

4.  Katt Williams: Heaven On Earth Tour: KFC Yum! Center
•  Buckle up for a wild ride of laughs with Katt Williams and the Heaven on Earth Tour at the KFC Yum! Center on Friday, November 7, 2025.

5.  Louisville Men's Football vs. California: L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Louisville
•  Football lovers don't miss The University of Louisville Men's Football team vs. the California Golden Bears on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

6.  Louisville Men's Basketball vs. Kentucky: KFC Yum! Center
•  Basketball lovers don't miss The University of Louisville Men's Basketball team vs. the Kentucky Wildcats on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.