Travel and lodging

About Lexington, Kentucky

Within a day's drive of two-thirds of the population of the United States, Lexington is accessible by air with approximately 100 direct and nonstop flights. Lexington, which was founded in 1775, is located in the heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky and is known as the “Horse Capital of the World,” but is also well-known for its bourbon, America's only native spirit. Both the racehorses and the bourbon benefit from the limestone formed in this unique geological region, which was a shallow tropical ocean millions of years ago. Outside activities of interest include tours of horse farms and a trip through the "Bourbon Trail." From its vibrant downtown to its famed horse farms, Lexington features a wide variety of interesting activities for visitors including thoroughbred racing -- top events happening the weekend before the user's conference include the precursor to the Kentucky Derby, the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (on April 12) at Keeneland -- golfing on championship-caliber courses (and the spring weather in Lexington is very conducive to golfing), fine dining and enjoying southern hospitality.

Hotel Accommodations

The Hyatt Regency Lexington in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, adjacent to the Lexington Conference Center, is still accepting reservations for the Carlson Silver Anniversary User Conference. Discounted hotel rates will apply to those attending the conference. Please identify yourself as such when making your hotel reservations . Guests may make their own hotel reservations for the Hyatt by calling 800-233-1234 or 859-253-1234.

Air Travel

Blue Grass Airport is served by six major airline brands, including American Eagle, Continental Express, Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlink, United Express, and USAirways, which provide convenient non-stop service to 14 top destinations, including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Memphis, Minneapolis, Newark, New York, Orlando, and Washington’s Reagan National. Other cities with airports within easy driving distance of Lexington include Louisville, Ky., 80 miles to the west via I-64, and Cincinnati, Ohio, 90 miles to the north via interstates 75 and 71.

For area air travel, check out the following:

Blue Grass Airport
4000 Versailles Road
Lexington, KY 40510
Phone: (859) 425-3100
Web: www.bluegrassairport.com

Horizon Air, Inc.
6204 Paris Pike
Georgetown, KY 40324
Phone: (502) 570-5301

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