Shively
Louisville



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.

KFC Yum Center
Catch an event at KFC Yum Center during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.

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 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.

Fourth Street Live!
You can do some window-shopping at Fourth Street Live! during your visit to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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!

Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District

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

Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Shively

Best Western Premier Airport/Expo Center Hotel
Nice all around.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
No microwave, pullout sofa, trash bags for cans or extra sheets. Just a one night stay but these are basic things.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Omni Louisville Hotel
The staff at the Omni provided outstanding customer service that exceeded our expectations. They were quick to provide solutions and answer our questions. Terrence and Amanda went out of their way to make sure our stay was top notch. They were kind, polite and provided excellent, charismastic, customer ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Room was very clean and roomy....
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Everyone helped a lot and was very nice
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
The room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shively

University
If you're spending some time in University, L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium and Ulmer Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Highland Park
While there might not be top attractions in Highland Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kentucky Kingdom and Freedom Hall.

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

Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.

Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Landward House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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 Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.
