- 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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With its construction completed in 1844, the Lanier Mansion is a local landmark included in the National Register of Historic Places.
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A National Historic Landmark which is included in the National Register of Historic Places, the Madison Railroad Station Museum was constructed in 1894 and stands to this day as a historical museum, restored to its former form and functionality.
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Jeremiah Sullivan House was built for the lawyer and politician Jeremiah Sullivan. It is an example of federal architecture. Its simplicity and verticality is striking. It is designated as a national historical landmark.
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Once home to Indiana's Free Masons, dating back to 1819, the Schofield House was converted into a Masonic museum in 1975. It is now open to the public, and features a variety of exhibits.
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The Lanier Mansion Museum is housed inside an estate that remains an exemplar of 19th century Greek revival architecture. Registered as a National Historic Landmark, the museum offers visitors a glimpse of pioneer life during the antebellum period.
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Featuring the talent of local actors and artists, Riverrun Theatre Company hosts theatrical plays on its mainstage. The company also hosts workshops for children where they are taught acting skills.
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An exact replica of the 1774 fort, the Old Fort Harrod State Park features hand-made cabins and blockhouses, with everything needed inside, built with hand-made utensils. Some of the facilities can be rented.
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Stroll through life as it was in the 1800's with a visit to the meticulously restored Historic District in downtown Madison. Within walking distance are hundreds of Civil War era shops, homes, and eateries.
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This lovely Greek revival style museum was once home and workplace to one of Indiana's first doctors. His diplomas and the equipment used by a 19th century doctor are displayed here. The real skeleton is an intriguing attraction.
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Dr. William D. Hutchings Office & Hospital is managed by the local community as a museum of the first surgeon and hospital in the area. Tours and classroom instruction in the history of the location are offered by reservation.