Shelby Park Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Kentucky Exposition Center

Kentucky Exposition Center

Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

Kentucky Exposition Center
Churchill Downs showing land animals and horse riding as well as a small group of people

Churchill Downs

Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.

Churchill Downs
Louisville Slugger Museum showing interior views

Louisville Slugger Museum

4/5(1 review)

Baseball is part of the American fabric. See where one important tool for this sport is produced in the factory that makes ball games possible.

Louisville Slugger Museum
Louisville Mega Cavern which includes caves

Louisville Mega Cavern

An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.

Louisville Mega Cavern
Louisville Zoo

Louisville Zoo

A zoo visit promotes respect for animals and their well-being. Share a day with family at this city zoo with its abundance of species and activity areas.

Louisville Zoo
Whiskey Row

Whiskey Row

Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Whiskey Row

Activities

Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour

Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour

AU$39
per adult
Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour
Self Guided Driving Tour to Four Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries

Self Guided Driving Tour to Four Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries

AU$46
per traveller
Self Guided Driving Tour to Four Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries
Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghosts of Derby City

Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghosts of Derby City

AU$70
per adult
Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghosts of Derby City
Bardstown: Lux Row Distillers Production Tour with Tasting

Bardstown: Lux Row Distillers Production Tour with Tasting

AU$28
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bardstown: Lux Row Distillers Production Tour with Tasting
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

AU$31
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Full Day Bourbon Experience

Full Day Bourbon Experience

AU$388
per adult
Full Day Bourbon Experience
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Our pick of the best Shelby Park Hotel Deals

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4 out of 5
140 North Fourth Street, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$241 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$241
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,388 reviews)
"Everything was incredibly clean! Staff was so friendly, there wasn’t a single staff member that we passed that didn’t offer a greeting to us. Very impressive especially for how busy the hotel is! Definitely going back."

Reviewed on 21 Dec. 2024

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Omni Louisville Hotel
Omni Louisville Hotel
4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$285 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$285
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,224 reviews)
"Hotel was awesome as most Omni's are. Convenient, on site snacks court, and restaurants. One downside is the valet. They are slow and there is a "non-disclosed" $45 dollar fee no one mentions. Its on a sign, small sign on a pillar you can see while waiting 10-15 minutes or better. All in all, great ..."

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

Omni Louisville Hotel
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$165 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
AU$165
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (235 reviews)
Great overnight stop
"Stayed for a layover night. Nicely renovated, clean, and the best pillows I’ve had at a hotel stay in a long while."

Reviewed on 17 Dec. 2024

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr, an IHG Hotel
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
3 out of 5
505 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, IN
The price is AU$108 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$108
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Clarksville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall ...
6.8/10 (1,734 reviews)
"Enjoyed the swimming pool and bar"

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
4 out of 5
4520 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$205 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
AU$205
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (904 reviews)
"Very nice room. Neighbor was noisy"

Reviewed on 23 Dec. 2024

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
The Brown Hotel
The Brown Hotel
4.5 out of 5
335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$299 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
AU$299
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Historical."

Reviewed on 21 Dec. 2024

The Brown Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Shelby Park

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Smoketown Jackson

Though Smoketown Jackson may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Louisville Palace and Nulu Market Place.

Smoketown Jackson
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Germantown

Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field.

Germantown
Conrad Caldwell House showing signage and heritage elements

Old Louisville

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Asia Institute Crane House while in the area.

Old Louisville
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Schnitzelburg

While Schnitzelburg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Speed Art Museum and Freedom Hall.

Schnitzelburg
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Highlands

While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.

Highlands
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Phoenix Hill

While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field are some notable places to visit nearby.

Phoenix Hill

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