- The list below includes 38 free or cheap things to do in or near Shelbyville, Kentucky, including 67 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Farms & Ranches and Recreation Centers.
- From Clear Creek Park to Shelbyville-Shelby County Parks & Rec, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shelbyville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Frankfort, Lawrenceburg, LaGrange and Versailles.
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Painty your own pottery studio featuring literacy meets the arts summer camps.
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The original creator of the bourbon balls, Rebecca Ruth Candy Factory also offers tours on the premises, with sweets on the house.
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Hosting both league and public bowling, Capital Bowl offers visitors glow bowling with a black light illuminated bowling alley. The bowling alley offers daily specials for games, shoe rentals, and food from the snack bar.
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Explore the history, culture, and politics of Kentucky's history at Liberty Hall Historic Site. Visit the residence of one of America's founding fathers, John Brown, and discovered a look into our colonial past.
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Capital City Museum offers an intimate look into the city's foundation and history. The tour takes place over many different floors. Visitors can determine their own pace and enjoy a quick walk-through or a more in-depth experience.
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100 W Broadway Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
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Kentucky Historical Society collects, preserves, conserves, interprets and shares information, memories and materials from Kentucky's past to assist those interested in exploring and preserving that heritage. The Society has museum collections, an oral history collection, libraries and special collections.
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A museum and research facility at the same time, Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History displays 3,000 exhibits pertaining to Kentucky's history.
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The Governor's Mansion in Frankfort is the oldest official governor's residence in the United States. Public tours take place twice a week, covering the history, fine art, architecture, and furniture of the building.
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Historic to Frankfort, Leslie Morris Park offers visitors a variety of family-oriented activities to enjoy including hiking and picnicking. With great views of downtown Frankfort, visitors can also tour sites relative to the Civil War.
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An ode to the history and growth of Kentucky state, the Old Governor's Mansion stands tall and strong. From 1798 to 1914, 35 of the state governors occupied and entertained at the mansion, making it a big part of the state's past.
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Featuring two floors of artifacts, Kentucky Military History Museum has exhibits that depict the region's involvement with wars like the Civil War up until present day. These artifacts include firearms, photographs, medals, and more.