See & Do
Things to do near Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky
With seven parks, four golf courses, the state's only designer outlet mall, a winery, 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…
Distilleries, Wineries & Breweries
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.