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CANCELLATIONS
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If it becomes necessary for Martz Travel to cancel a tour, you will receive a full refund with the option of receiving a refund in the form of a gift certificate that may be redeemed for a future Martz Tour.
ACCESSIBILITY
If you require special assistance getting on or off the bus, or if you are bringing a wheelchair or scooter, please make note of it in the Comments section when making your reservation.
WALKABILITY
There is a moderate amount of walking involved in this tour. The bus will drop off and pick up passengers as close to possible when visiting all venues.
At many of the venues we visit, the amount of walking is up to you.
The Marker's Mark Distillery tour is mostly outdoors and consists of about a half mile of walking.
HOTEL INFO
Our first night will be spent at Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Grove City in Grove City, Ohio, has an indoor/outdoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center.
We will spend four nights at Springhill Suites Louisville Downtown which has an indoor pool, fitness center and on-site restaurant. The hotel is in the heart of the city and within walking distance of many of the main attractions.
As we leave Kentucky, we'll spend our last night at Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris which has an indoor pool and fitness center.
You may request a room with two beds and we will pass it on to the hotels but since they are limited, we cannot guarantee that you will be assigned a room with two beds. Requests made after the rooming list has been submitted to the hotel (usually 4-6 weeks before the departure date) cannot be accommodated.
VENUE INFO
The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience is your introduction to Louisville's Whiskey Row where you will learn about Evan Williams, Kentucky's first licensed distiller. The distillery boats an award-winning portfolio.
The Kentucky Derby Museum's exhibits take you through the journey from the birth of the foal to the winner's circle. It's where you'll see the "Greatest Race" film and learn how to make a real mint julep.
The Derby Dinner Playhouse in Clarksville, Ind., is the region's only dinner theater venue. The seating is situated around the stage and the buffet features a full salad bar, vegetables, fish, fried chicken, hot rolls, and beverage. The show schedule for July 2026 has not yet been announced.
The Frazier History Museum gives an in-depth look at bourbon whiskey and is the official starting point for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. It's considered a must-stop for visitors to Louisville.
Other distilleries we'll visit are Angel's Envy, Copper & Kings and Maker's Mark.
Our steamboat dinner cruise will be aboard one of two boats:
The Belle of Louisville, which was built in 1914 and is the only remaining authentic steamboat from the great American packet boat era. A National Historic Landmark, the boat is an icon on the Louisville waterfront.
Mary M. Miller, the newest addition to the waterfront, named for America's first female licensed steamboat captain. This vessel is a propeller-driven riverboat with old-fashioned charm and modern amenities.
The Louisville Slugger Museum celebrates the role the wooden bat has played in the game of baseball. From forest to field, you'll follow the timber that's turned into hard-hitting history.
Louisville Mega Caverns is a limestone pit mine that eventually became a man-made cavern. For decades it served as the largest civil defense shelter to be uased in the event of a nuclear disaster. Here you'll ride a tram on a guided, underground adventure.
MEALS
Breakfast will be served on Days 2, 4, 5, 6 & 7 at the hotel where we will be staying.
On Day 3, we will travel to the Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs for a "Backstretch Breakfast Workout Tour," where we will enjoy a rail-side breakfast in the track kitchen while watching the horses during their morning workouts.
Included lunches are on Day 5 at Old Talbott Tavern in Bardstown which has been welcoming guests since the 1700s; and on Day 6 where we will enjoy a Home Run Lunch at the Louisville Slugger Museum.
You are on your own for lunch on the remaining days.
The Drury Inn & Suites will host a kickback reception -- dinner and drinks on the first night (included).
Other included dinners are at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Louisville; Derby Dinner Playhouse which serves a buffet featuring classic American cuisine; a dinner cruise aboard a steamboat, either The Belle of Louisville or the new Mary M. Miller; and Maggiano's Little Italy in Cincinnati.
The only dinner on your own is on Day 4 when you have free time at Fourth Street Live!, Louisville's historic entertainment/dining complex under a canopied roof where you will find eateries and pubs.
If you are asked to make a meal selection, orders placed after the deadline (usually two weeks to one month before the departure) may not be received.
BUS SEATING
While we try our best to accommodate all requests, we cannot guarantee you will be assigned the seat of your choice. If you have a preference, please make note of it in the Comments section when booking your trip. We are committed to meeting the specific health and mobility needs of our passengers.