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Welcome To
ShelbyKY
Your Bourbon Destination
Located in the heart of central Kentucky and less than an hour from Louisville and Lexington, ShelbyKY is the perfect Kentucky getaway. Complete with two great distilleries, action-packed outdoor adventures, and the best vacation rentals near Louisville, put ShelbyKY at the top of your list when planning a Kentucky Bourbon Trail® trip, romantic couples retreat, or a whole-family vacation.
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Welcome to ShelbyKY
Start planning your visit to ShelbyKY: Your Bourbon Destination today! Request a visitor guide below and explore all things ShelbyKY.
Request a visitor guideLexington, KY 46 mi
Cincinnati, OH 89 mi
Indianapolis, IN 143 mi
Columbus, OH 196 mi
Nashville, TN 197 mi
Knoxville, TN 218 mi
St. Louis, MO 29 1mi
Chicago, IL 326 mi
Detroit, MI 351 mi
Memphis, TN 396 mi
Atlanta, GA 427 mi
Richmond, VA 536 mi
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) 32 mi
Blue Grass Airport [Lexington] (LEX) 42 mi
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) 86mi
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There are countless things to do, see, taste, and drink in ShelbyKY: Your Bourbon Destination. So go ahead, put that out-of-office on and explore all things ShelbyKY.
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Build your own itinerary! Choose from historic walks, bourbon distillery tours, outdoor activities, or rural farm tours for an authentic ShelbyKY experience.