- 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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Created to provide outdoor recreation and fun, Perrin Family Park features paved walking trails, a playground and picnic shelters. The park is also home to a unique, teddy bear center where 100's of stuffed animals can be enjoyed.
26.9 Miles
Featuring eight different auditoriums, Baxter Avenue Theatres is a unique movie theater that shows a mix of newly released, foreign, and independent films. The theater is unique for its lighted moving sculptures, hand-painted murals, and artistic decor throughout.
27.0 Miles
With several pools to choose from, Jeffersonville Aquatic Center offers visitors a center for recreational and competitive swimming opportunities. The center consists of a 25-yard lap pool, water slides, a zero depth entry pool, diving boards, and more.
27.2 Miles
Vernon Club & Lanes features an 8 lane bowling alley, bar, billiards room and tables on their first floor and a music venue in the basement. Their full bar is stocked with over 300 bourbons.
27.2 Miles
Jeffboat is American Commercial Lines manufacturing division and is the nation's largest inland shipbuilder. They are a leader in marine design and construction and manufacture huge boats that push barges down rivers.
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1101 East Market Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
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The mission of the Howard Steamboat Museum & Mansion is to preserve the history of the family and of the shipyard. The exhibits showcase the life of the family, as well as of the shipyard across the street.
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1101 E Market Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
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Honoring the contribution steamboats made to the economy, Howard Steamboat Museum contains numerous artifacts from the local shipyard. Offering guided tours of the mansion, it further contains period furnishings and artwork, along with shipyard photos and models.
27.7 Miles
With its trains leaving the station whether sun or rain, the Bluegrass Scenic Railroad & Museum also organizes special events such as the Civil War Train Robbery or the Easter Bunny Train.
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Put on your conductor hat and come see what visitors are raving about at the Blue Grass Railroad Museum. Take an 11 mile tour through the beautiful Kentucky countryside and learn about the history of railroads.
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Woodford Theatre is a community theatre group. The theatre group involves volunteers in all aspects of theatrical productions. Woodford Theatre offers summer education programming in acting, theatre production, dance and music.