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Old 03-27-2009, 08:00 PM
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I've heard many folks mention Wagner's. So, this is on the list. What time is best to arrive?

Any other recommendations?

Where should my wife get her hat?

Where do I get pictures and trinkets?
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Old 03-27-2009, 08:02 PM
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I've heard many folks mention Wagner's. So, this is on the list. What time is best to arrive?

Any other recommendations?

Where should my wife get her hat?

Where do I get pictures and trinkets?
Get your hat anywhere, it is hat. I already got my hat, from Byk's guy in Chicago, Sid's Clothing
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Get your hat anywhere, it is hat. I already got my hat, from Byk's guy in Chicago, Sid's Clothing
http://www.sids-clothing.com/
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Dont try to go to Wagners on Oaks or derby morning
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Old 03-27-2009, 08:40 PM
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Dont try to go to Wagners on Oaks or derby morning
Is the day after alright? Or, wait until Monday?

Where should we park?
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Old 03-27-2009, 09:01 PM
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Is the day after alright? Or, wait until Monday?

Where should we park?
easiest in and out for parking is at Louisville's football stadium. easy walk right down Central to Churchill Downs... Starbucks on the first corner walking is good to hit too.
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If you get there early enough, you can also park on the street in one of the neighborhoods near the track. I've also parked my car on the lawn of one of the houses next to Churchill...don't let them charge you more than $20 for it though.
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Old 03-27-2009, 08:12 PM
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F yeah, of course I parked in the lot where you had to pay and not get it validated, hilarious open market the day I went or something
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Old 03-27-2009, 08:42 PM
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I've heard many folks mention Wagner's. So, this is on the list. What time is best to arrive?

Any other recommendations?

Where should my wife get her hat?

Where do I get pictures and trinkets?
I get my hats off e-bay although sometimes you can luck out and find a really nice basic wide brim hat at TJ Maxx or Marshalls.

This place on 4th Street has beer so good even I like it, and I don't really like beer. http://www.tavernrestaurantgroup.com/pub_louisville.php

Full guide for dining options on 4th St: http://www.4thstlive.com/dining.cfm

There is another street with a bunch of restaurants that will probably be a little more low-key, Frankfurt Ave, maybe? I forget!
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Old 03-27-2009, 09:53 PM
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I've heard many folks mention Wagner's. So, this is on the list. What time is best to arrive?

Any other recommendations?

Where should my wife get her hat?

Where do I get pictures and trinkets?
Wagner's is nothing special other than being across the street from the track -- been there for lunch plenty of times.

Lynn's Paradise Cafe is the place in Louisville for breakfast but good luck getting in during Derby Week.

Otherwise, go to the Cracker Barrel on Crittenden right by the Cardinal Hall of Fame restaurant.
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Old 03-28-2009, 09:16 PM
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Wagner's is nothing special other than being across the street from the track -- been there for lunch plenty of times.

Lynn's Paradise Cafe is the place in Louisville for breakfast but good luck getting in during Derby Week.

Otherwise, go to the Cracker Barrel on Central right by the Cardinal Hall of Fame restaurant.
Is there a good near track (Keenland) Breakfast place in Lexington with some tradition? We are staying closer to it.

Thanks John
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Is there a good near track (Keenland) Breakfast place in Lexington with some tradition? We are staying closer to it.

Thanks John

Keeneland's Track Kitchen isn't a bad spot, its cheap and you never know who you might see there, plus you can go and watch the workouts in the morning before you get breakfeast
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Bristol on Bardstown Road is a good spot.
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I've heard many folks mention Wagner's. So, this is on the list. What time is best to arrive?

Any other recommendations?

Where should my wife get her hat?

Where do I get pictures and trinkets?
Lynn's Paradise Cafe is a riot for breakfast. Not sure about Oaks/Derby though. Could be a long wait.
*edit* oops, Steve already mentioned it.
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