- 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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Jeptha Creed Distillery is making old fashion new!Jeptha Creed have made it their mission to create a farm to glass experience
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Rising Sons Home Farm Winery is a family-run business. The winery has approximately 10 acres of grapes, which include seven different varieties. Patrons can stroll through the winery while viewing historical pictures. Some pictures are approaching, 100 years old.
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Capital City Museum offers an intimate look into the city's foundation and history. The tour takes place over many different floors. Visitors can determine their own pace and enjoy a quick walk-through or a more in-depth experience.
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100 W Broadway Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
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Kentucky Historical Society collects, preserves, conserves, interprets and shares information, memories and materials from Kentucky's past to assist those interested in exploring and preserving that heritage. The Society has museum collections, an oral history collection, libraries and special collections.
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A museum and research facility at the same time, Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History displays 3,000 exhibits pertaining to Kentucky's history.
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The Governor's Mansion in Frankfort is the oldest official governor's residence in the United States. Public tours take place twice a week, covering the history, fine art, architecture, and furniture of the building.
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Historic to Frankfort, Leslie Morris Park offers visitors a variety of family-oriented activities to enjoy including hiking and picnicking. With great views of downtown Frankfort, visitors can also tour sites relative to the Civil War.
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An ode to the history and growth of Kentucky state, the Old Governor's Mansion stands tall and strong. From 1798 to 1914, 35 of the state governors occupied and entertained at the mansion, making it a big part of the state's past.
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Featuring two floors of artifacts, Kentucky Military History Museum has exhibits that depict the region's involvement with wars like the Civil War up until present day. These artifacts include firearms, photographs, medals, and more.
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The oldest continuously operated distillery in the United States is the Buffalo Trace Distillery. A large variety of tours are offered to visitors to learn more about the distilling processes behind Kentucky bourbon whiskey.
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At the Frankfort Cemetery are buried plenty of famous people. One of them is the 18th century explorer and pioneer Daniel Boone. This is the second incorporated cemetery in America, and covers approximately 100 acres.