- Our list of the best things to do in Shelbyville, Kentucky, features the top 50 nearby activities — including 22 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Shelbyville, KY has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 8 things to do within the city of Shelbyville, KY , followed by 42 popular activities in nearby cities, including Frankfort, Lawrenceburg, LaGrange, Versailles, Louisville, Crestwood, Lawrenceburg and Taylorsville
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38.1 Miles
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423 votes
3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, KY
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Inns, restaurants, and other attractions can be found at the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill living museum. Special events and festivals are organized in here all around the year.
38.4 Miles
Several major attractions are held at the Kentucky Horse Park, including the International Museum of the Horse, equine presentations, and horse-drawn tours. Horseback riding, pony rides, and tours of the horse farms are also available to visitors.
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39 votes
4083 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511
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Located in Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, The American Saddlebred Museum, Gift Shop and Gallery is the ideal showplace for saddlebreds in Kentucky. Along with longstanding raffles, dance parties and annual art auctions, the museum established a new exhibit dedicated to Oak Hill Farm in February 2014.
39.4 Miles
Explore the spectacular waterfalls and rugged Clifty Canyon at Clifty Falls State Park. The park features camping sites, hiking trails for all levels of enthusiasts, a nature center and conference facilities.
39.6 Miles
The tours at the Maker's Mark distillery will acquaint the visitor with the entire process of bourbon making. There are several historic buildings on the site, as well as a gift shop.
39.6 Miles
The Maker's Mark Distillery offers guests the opportunity to learn about how the famous alcoholic beverage is made. Visitors of this site will also have the opportunity to cap their own bottle of the bourbon.
39.8 Miles
99%
317 votes
1900 Clays Mill Rd, Lexington, KY 40503
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The Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm Tours works with horse farms across the Lexington area to provide a very comprehensive set of tours. Visitors get a special glimpse of the stallion barn at the Keeneland Race Course in addition to time at scenic historical sites and the famous Calumet farm.
40.0 Miles
The Red Mile is the longest standing race track in Lexington and is host to the nation's largest Saddlebred horse show each summer. It is known for its capability for group entertainment via race bets, a broad banquet facility and its historical round barn.
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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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Famous Kentucky candy including Old Kentucky Bourbon Chocolates, Old Kentucky Derby Mints, Chocolate Thoroughbreds, and Old Fashioned Pulled Creams take center stage at Old Kentucky Chocolates. Tour groups are even allowed to tour the kitchen where these treats are made through a prescheduled tour appointment.