Title: Things to Do in Shelbyville in 2026 | Expedia.com [Shelbyville Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Shelbyville.dx6849)[Hotels in Shelbyville](https://expedia.com/Shelbyville-Hotels.d6849.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Shelbyville](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Shelbyville.d6849.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Shelbyville](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Shelbyville.d6849.Car-Rental-Guide)[Shelbyville Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Shelbyville.d6849.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Shelbyville ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Shelbyville Types of activities [Shelbyville Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Shelbyville.dx6849) ![Aerial View of Shelbyville, Tennessee during Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6849/98c7aa73-8295-485f-90a3-f7e3a8c6415d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View of War Creek next to Turkey Foot Campground in the Daniel Boone National Forest near McKee, KY.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6849/70d379bb-7713-4b9f-9222-f97b967da2c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Shelbyville | Number of things to do | 10 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!](/things-to-do/experience-rebecca-ruth-chocolate-tour-museum.a1358370.activity-details): $10 | | Top 5 things to do | [Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!](/things-to-do/experience-rebecca-ruth-chocolate-tour-museum.a1358370.activity-details)[Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum](/things-to-do/experience-rebecca-ruth-chocolate-tour-museum.a1358355.activity-details)[Ky Bourbon Tours: Include Buffalo Trace and other 2 distilleries](/things-to-do/ky-bourbon-tours-include-buffalo-trace-and-other-2-distilleries.a50887539.activity-details)[B&C Bourbon and chocolates tours](/things-to-do/b-c-bourbon-and-chocolates-tours.a50698967.activity-details)[Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Pappy & Co. and Rabbit Hole Bourbon Tour](/things-to-do/buffalo-trace-bulleit-distilling-and-rabbit-hole-bourbon-tour.a50862340.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!](/things-to-do/experience-rebecca-ruth-chocolate-tour-museum.a1358370.activity-details)[Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum](/things-to-do/experience-rebecca-ruth-chocolate-tour-museum.a1358355.activity-details) | | With kids | [Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!](/things-to-do/experience-rebecca-ruth-chocolate-tour-museum.a1358370.activity-details)[Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum](/things-to-do/experience-rebecca-ruth-chocolate-tour-museum.a1358355.activity-details)[B&C Bourbon and chocolates tours](/things-to-do/b-c-bourbon-and-chocolates-tours.a50698967.activity-details)[B&C Buffalo Trace and chuchill down](/things-to-do/b-c-buffalo-trace-and-chuchill-down.a50954132.activity-details)[B&C Bourbon Experience Tour](/things-to-do/b-c-bourbon-experience-tour.a50898843.activity-details) | ## What to do in Shelbyville --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Shelbyville? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Shelbyville ![Ky Derby festival balloon glow.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3108/631c1cae-190e-4c2d-8285-c74cd4673a26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kentucky Exposition Center 4.5/5(636 reviews) During your trip, find out what's happening at Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention center in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals. [](https://expedia.com/Kentucky-Exposition-Center-Fairgrounds.d6062673.Vacation-Attraction) ![Churchill Downs showing horseriding and land animals as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062639/76f7056c-4ed0-47bf-b122-29ce15d34894.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Churchill Downs 4.5/5(555 reviews) Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby. [](https://expedia.com/Churchill-Downs-South-Louisville.d6062639.Vacation-Attraction) ![Panorama Ohio River waterway riverboats and bridges leading to heart of downtown Louisville KY](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140365/7abc2e76-97fc-4220-85b3-22fc7e888802.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### KFC Yum Center 4.5/5(426 reviews) Catch an event at KFC Yum Center during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area. [](https://expedia.com/KFC-Yum-Center-Downtown-Louisville.d6140365.Vacation-Attraction) ![Louisville Slugger Museum showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062643/cda9eeeb-8ec5-448c-8a77-ca9140c3b310.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Louisville Slugger Museum 4.5/5(612 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Louisville-Slugger-Museum-Downtown-Louisville.d6062643.Vacation-Attraction) ![Clock Tower in Louisville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062665/f1c67b99-32b1-4f41-bbce-25af1441768d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Louisville 4.5/5(383 reviews) Explore the campus of University of Louisville, during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Louisville-University.d6062665.Vacation-Attraction) ![Louisville Zoo featuring bird life and zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062685/bc12bf14-754f-4860-9a11-900defed9726.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Louisville Zoo 4.5/5(138 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Louisville-Zoo-Poplar-Level.d6062685.Vacation-Attraction) ![Distillery whiskey wooden barrel container room factory in Kentucky, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/710255723734024192/17eeffc3-ce51-4080-87a2-2eed0747f77a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whiskey Row Find out about the history of Louisville when you spend time at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Whiskey-Row-Downtown-Louisville.d710255723734024192.Vacation-Attraction) ![Louisville Mega Cavern which includes caves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6294030/07629a7a-0f32-4372-a8e2-05bbbf8d8f9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Louisville Mega Cavern 4/5(171 reviews) An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness. [](https://expedia.com/Louisville-Mega-Cavern-Poplar-Level.d6294030.Vacation-Attraction) ![A fun place to go for night life.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3108/f9d13e4a-b270-4f0e-b531-47af10c5ff1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fourth Street Live! 4.5/5(845 reviews) You can do some window-shopping at Fourth Street Live! during your stay in Louisville. Experience the area's entertainment choices and lively festivals. [](https://expedia.com/Fourth-Street-Live-Downtown-Louisville.d6127372.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Shelbyville ![State Capitol of Kentucky, Frankfort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7262/79ab3808-92c3-4bc5-a5e9-d2406ad688e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Frankfort ![Muhammad Ali Center featuring modern architecture and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062649/37bc13aa-c0fa-4731-9dbc-637f0a6b0590.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Louisville ![Aerial view of waterfront vacation houses on the shore of Taylorsville lake in Central Kentucky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051478/fb1f14d6-c0de-4b3d-bd66-f623e9334197.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Taylorsville ![Roadway and fences on horse farm at sunrise on foggy morning, Oldham County, Kentucky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000438468/fdf16602-b95c-4b1d-af5b-0e89eab93351.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Crestwood ![Sunset in the Mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000438570/c4e36a34-125b-4ecb-9368-bae4e7afbd47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Eminence ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shelbyville worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Shelbyville? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Shelbyville? ### Is three days enough to stay in Shelbyville? ### What are some activities to do in Shelbyville with kids? > - [Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/experience-rebecca-ruth-chocolate-tour-museum.a1358370.activity-details) > - [Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/experience-rebecca-ruth-chocolate-tour-museum.a1358355.activity-details) > - [B&C Bourbon and chocolates tours](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/b-c-bourbon-and-chocolates-tours.a50698967.activity-details) > - [B&C Buffalo Trace and chuchill down](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/b-c-buffalo-trace-and-chuchill-down.a50954132.activity-details) > - [B&C Bourbon Experience Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/b-c-bourbon-experience-tour.a50898843.activity-details) ### What to do in Shelbyville for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Shelbyville? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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