Sometimes you just need to get away. With the easy breezy days of summer right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to plan a leisurely drive through Kentucky's famed horse and bourbon country — ShelbyKY. As the mid-point between Louisville and Lexington and within a day's drive from Chicago…
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"The most exciting two minutes in sports." "The run for the roses." It has several nicknames, but there’s just one Kentucky Derby. As one of the largest sporting events held annually anywhere in the world, with in-person crowds reaching nearly 150,000 in 2022 and millions more watching on TV. The…
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You don’t have to look very hard to find reasons to discover and enjoy beautiful ShelbyKY. A scenic drive through Shelby County will charm you with its vistas of rolling bluegrass hillsides, miles of fences defining countless horse farms, and a glimpse of the equestrian life that defines this…
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One of Kentucky's Best Festivals is Back! Spring is an exciting time in ShelbyKY – warmer weather invites people young and old to enjoy the picturesque scenery, sample world-class dining and shopping, and experience the best of what Kentucky has to offer in the Saddlebred Capital of the World. This…
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In honor of Black History Month, we want to highlight critical figures and institutions in Shelby County’s history who also played a significant role in the history of the United States, education for Black Americans, and the Civil Rights Movement. Shelby County — and Kentucky as a whole — is rich…
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What makes your visit to the rolling hills of Kentucky horse country — the American Saddlebred Capital of the World — even better? Touring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® in Your Bourbon Destination! As you are turning the calendar to a brand-new year and planning vacations and weekend getaways in…
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Shelbyville is the home of Bulleit Distilling Company and their award-winning Bulleit Frontier Whiskey. Distilled and aged in the Bulleit family tradition using a distinctive high rye recipe, the state-of-the-art distillery received the 2020 “Highly Commended” award for Sustainable Distillery of the…
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Shelby County, Kentucky, is known internationally as the American Saddlebred Capital of the World®, home of the “Horse that America Made.” Rich in heritage and an important part of Shelby County history, the American Saddlebred, once known as the “Kentucky Saddler,” descended from riding-type horses…
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Fall, with the annual Bourbon Festival and September’s Bourbon Heritage Month, gets most of the attention when it comes to the Bourbon Trail. However, we think winter is one of the best times to visit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and there’s no better home base than ShelbyKY! Warm, friendly people…
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Ah…Christmas in Bluegrass country, the warm and fuzzy feeling that Hallmark movies are made of! Imagine strolling down Main Street with its charming shops decorated with fresh greenery and sparkling lights, popping into a cozy restaurant for lunch or dinner, or browsing through an antique store:…
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