- TripBuzz found 36 things to do with kids in or near Shelbyville, Kentucky, including 30 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Frankfort, Lawrenceburg, Louisville and Crestwood.
- From Gallrein Farms to Clear Creek Park, the Shelbyville area offers 64 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Theaters and Farms & Ranches.
- Originally a booming agricultural community throughout the 1800's, the city of Shelbyville is now a popular tourism community known for its rich history and horse farms. Known as the 'American Saddlebred Capital of the World', the city offers horseback riding, stable tours and horse shows. Other points of interest include the local shopping district, diverse eateries, and Abraham Lincoln's historic birth site.
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Covering more than 14,000 acres, the Bernheim Arboretum & Forest was established in 1929 and, since 1950 when it was opened for public, it has received approximately 200,000 visitors each year. There are more than 32 miles of trails, and more than 8,000 plant species in here.
31.5 Miles
82%
294 votes
501 E. Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown, KY 40004
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The Federal Hill Mansion is the central attration at My Old Kentucky Home State Park. The antebellum South comes to life with the detail throughout the house, and outdoor activities like picnicking and birdwatching are available on the grounds.
31.6 Miles
75%
28 votes
5079 Lincoln Park Road, Springfield, KY 40069
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Covering 153 acres, the Lincoln Homestead State Park features the house where the president's mother lived, and also a replica of his father's 1782 cabin. A museum, a gift shop, a playground and other amenities are found also in here.
31.6 Miles
Accommodating horseback riders of all skill levels, Big Red Stables offers guided trail tours of the surrounding wilderness. The stables are located on 200 acres of farmland and offers lessons for Western riding styles.
32.3 Miles
A 16-screen movie theater, Regal New Albany Stadium 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, mobile ticketing, arcade games, a party room and a snack bar.
32.4 Miles
87%
30 votes
914 E Main Street, New Albany, IN 47150
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The Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site is home to Culbertson Mansion, the ancestral home of William S. and Samuel Culbertson. Built largely during the Civil War, the mansion is now open for tours, including ghost tours.
32.6 Miles
A movie theater with 16 screens, Regal New Albany Stadium 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
33.2 Miles
A great place for water fun, Sam Peden Community Park is especially popular during the warmer months. Along with fishing and boating on Kiwanis Lake, there are basketball, tennis and volleyball courts as well as trails for nature walks.
33.5 Miles
The Griffin Recreation Center is a location offering a large number of recreational amenities and facilities for local residents to enjoy. Several sports fields, an indoor gymnasium, and a mini disc golf course are among these facilities.
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288 votes
1841 Paynes Depot Road, Georgetown, KY 40324
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Founded in 2003, Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm is the place were retired racing horses find a new home. It now cares for 130 animals, and it is visited annually by almost 19,000 people.