- 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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Ten Pin Alley is a bowling alley and indoor amusement center that features open bowling as well as league play and occasional tournaments. The alley hosts parties and get-togethers of various kinds, and offers cosmic bowling.
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The former Kentucky home of President Abraham Lincoln has been preserved with several of her personal possessions available for viewing. The Mary Todd Lincoln House serves as a historical landmark with period furnishings and portraits from both the Lincoln and Todd families.
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An all inclusive golf resort with food and lodging, Bright Leaf Golf Resort contains 18 holes of challenging and fun courses as well as an elegant restaurant where golfers can enjoy a pre tee-off bite or relaxing post-course meal.
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Legacy Trail
381 West Loudon Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508, Lexington, KY
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Twelve miles of walking and biking await across the Legacy Trail. Beginning on Lexington's east end with eight and a half miles of its length is fully paved to grant non motorized access, it is also host to public art exhibitions.
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There are both sports and entertainment options at the Rupp Arena. It is home to the prominent University of Kentucky Men's Basketball team and serves as the headline event location in Lexington.
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The state botanical garden of Kentucky is known as The Arboretum, which is composed of over 100 acres of land. A large variety of trees, gardens, and walking paths are open to the public while the institution iself focuses on being a community environmental education center.
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225 Waveland Museum Lane, Lexington, KY 40514
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At Waveland State Historic Site, visitors can tour an Antebellum mansion with artifacts dating back to the 19th century. The site hosts reenactments of historical events with actors dressed up in costume.
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Founded in 1780, Transylvania University is a private university known for its extensive Greek life offerings, with over 70% of its students enrolled in a fraternity or sorority. The institution, whose name athletic rival is Centre College, features a library that was dedicated by Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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The University of Kentucky is a public research university that offers a variety of academic programs for its students to complete at the Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate levels. The location is also the home of the Kentucky Wildcats, an SEC athletic program known for winning several NCAA basketball champion…
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With a long history in Lexington, the Kentucky Theater currently shows plays, new movie releases, classic movies, concerts, and more. The interior, which was recently restored, is opulently decorated with golden stained glass, chandeliers, and gold lion moldings.