Shelby Park
Louisville
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
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 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 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.
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.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Shelby Park
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The rooms were great, love the space and layout. Staff was also very helpful and accommodating. They quickly addressed and questions or concerns we had and made it a very pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
It’s always a pleasure staying at the Plaza. Check in/ out is easy. Clean rooms / safe area
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Everything was perfect. The ONLY one downside was that I asked for a late check out and on the website it was posted one amount, but the attendant told me something different. It still worked out, BUT THE HOTEL WAS AMAZING. Definitely will return
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
El personal fue amable y la habitation en buenas conditioned
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Louisville Fair and Expo
Perfect
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
The Brown Hotel
Staff was incredibly kind and helpful. Hotel is beautiful!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shelby Park
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.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while in the area.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
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 Ulmer Stadium and Speed Art Museum.
Highlands
While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Mid City Mall Shopping Center.
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.
