Step into a Saddlebred horse training arena and chat with a trainer. Tour a new family-owned distillery making small-batch spirits as well as craft bourbon from heirloom corn. Trundle to the pumpkin patch on a hayride. Take in a theatre production. Sample the grape at several wineries. Savor one-of-a-kind dining experiences.
And shop, shop and shop some more at galleries, country stores, home interior shops and the only outlet mall in Kentucky.
Horseback riding and riding lessons, live concerts and food truck dining at a distillery, an unhurried brunch, a dip in a pool or hot tub – Shelby County pairs well with couples looking for an adventure that’s a little bit different and a lot more exciting than your average date night....
AN EQUESTRIAN’S GUIDE TO SHELBY COUNTY It makes sense that a place officially designated the American Saddlebred Capital of the World by state legislative proclamation would be an equestrian’s paradise – and Shelby County, KY, is exactly that....
FAMILY ADVENTURE GUIDE TO SHELBY COUNTY Farms and fresh fruit, petting zoos and canoes. Sound low- or no-tech? Yes, and that’s exactly the point. Shelby County has lots of fresh-air fun and adventure for families looking to connect with each other – not their electronics. Kids may want to keep their phones for snapping selfies, but they’ll happily unplug to feed baby the baby animals, climb aboard a hay wagon, paddle across a lake, toast s’mores at the fire pit and dig into a fried fruit pie washed down with an apple cider slushie....
Culinary explorers: map your mini-Hot Brown Trail in Shelbyville and Simpsonville, where several restaurants serve up their own take on this sauced up showstopper....
It’s safe to say that every Southern town worth its salt developed a special recipe for fried green tomatoes – and Shelbyville and Simpsonville are no exceptions....
The story of a colonel named Sanders who blended together 11 herbs and spices and a place where his recipes are still made, cherished and plated with all the sides and Southern hospitality you’d expect from a restaurant specializing in home-style country cooking....
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