See & Do

Things to do near Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky

With seven parks, four golf courses, the state's only designer outlet mall, two wineries, and two world-class distilleries, Shelbyville, Simpsonville, and Shelby County have plenty to keep visitors of every stripe busy and amazed.

Go boating, fishing, horseback riding, and swimming at Shelbyville/Simpsonville/Shelby County Parks. Play on outdoor sports courts and playgrounds. Challenge yourself at nine- or 18-hole golf courses, including a championship course and a Golf Digest 3.5 star-rated course.

Relax indoors or out on the beautiful grounds of a Shelby County winery or distillery. Sip at the tasting rooms, browse the gifts shop and enjoy live music by local musicians. You can also enjoy dinner in the vineyard during warm-weather Saturday night concerts. Tour two distilleries, one owned by a dynamic mother-daughter duo and another with a focus on modern, sustainable distilling.

Things to Do

Attractions

Sip at the tasting rooms, browse local boutiques and 80+ designer fashions, or step into history with an array of tours. Visitors will find it…

A bartender pouring a snifter of bourbon at Jeptha Creed Distillery in Shelbyville, KY Jeptha Creed Distillery

Distilleries & Wineries

For an authentic grain-to-glass bourbon experience, head to Shelbyville, Kentucky. This vibrant community has strong ties to bourbon history…

Family Fun

Bring the family along for a private horse ride through one of our beautiful parks, or let the little ones tour a working farm where you can pet…

Farms & Orchards

Whether it’s taking a hay ride, petting the farm animals, enjoying a horse farm tour or shopping for local-grown produce, guests are…

Free Things To Do

Get ready to spend little, while seeing a lot! There is always a wealth of activities that are easy on the wallet- from exploring over 21 scenic…

Horse Farm Tours

Some of Kentucky's most beautiful farms are located in ShelbyKY. Take a tour of many different horse farms and see classic American…

Kentucky Bourbon Trail®

ShelbyKY is home to two world-class distilleries of its own: Jeptha Creed Distillery and Bulleit Distillery, and is within a short drive of…

Museums & History

Discover the rich heritage at the national recognized museum featured on the U.S. Civil Right’s trail or one of the first female…

Outdoors & Recreation

ShelbyKY parks connects to more than 400 acres, including 21 miles of stunning vistas. Explore on foot, skates, or by horse! Golf? We got it. Dog…

Shopping

ShelbyKY offers a remarkable variety of shopping options for every type of shopper, from boutique addicts to big brand fanatics.