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 lively festivals and great live music.

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

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 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
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
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

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

AU$23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Bourbon Bottle Hall selfie!

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

AU$24
per adult
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Old Louisville Guided Daytime Haunted History Walking Tour

Old Louisville Guided Daytime Haunted History Walking Tour

AU$38
per adult
Old Louisville Guided Daytime Haunted History Walking Tour
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

AU$42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories

Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories

AU$23
per traveller
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour

Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour

AU$40
per adult
Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour
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Our pick of the best Shelby Park Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

3.5 out of 5
830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$202 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$202
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (710 reviews)
"Check on and out was easy. They accommodated my family's small requests without issue. I left some shoes behind, and they easily helped me to gwt them returned. The staff handled everything with ease and professionalism. Our rooms were clean, and we felt safe and comfortable."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
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$238 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$238
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,515 reviews)
"Wonderful and fun place to stay"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Omni Louisville Hotel

Omni Louisville Hotel

4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street, Louisville, KY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$289 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$289
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,534 reviews)
Fine Time in Louisville
"Amazing check in and comfy room. There was a fine rooftop pool and bar that was fun in addition to the wonderful ammenities throughout the hotel and the many dining options in the lower area. Would stay again"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Omni Louisville Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
800 W Market St, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$158 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$158
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,508 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu

Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu

3.5 out of 5
710 E Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$230 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$230
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions KFC Yum Center and Fourth ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (678 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, super clean and a friendly staff. Lots of dining options within walking distance."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown

Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown

4 out of 5
501 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$246 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$246
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,017 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. So much to do in walking distance."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
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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 Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.

Germantown
Conrad Caldwell House featuring 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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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 Thomas Edison House are some notable places to visit nearby.

Phoenix Hill
Louisville which includes street scenes and signage as well as a small group of people

Downtown Louisville

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.

Downtown Louisville

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