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 great live music and lively festivals.
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.
University of Louisville
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Louisville during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Bourbon Tour (03) : Buffalo Trace, Woodford, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Other
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
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Shively
Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville
Breakfast was fine. Staff ok. Air conditioning worked. Room wasn’t dirty.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
We reserved a double room, but when we arrived, the staff informed us none were available, so we had to use a rollaway bed instead.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Clean room, excellent amenities, wonderful and helpful staff, great location and great bar. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Great!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
I would give 10 stars if i could. The staff was professional. The rooms were clean. I will be staying at this property for my future Louisville trips.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Had issues with the keys not working at first, so got another room. The view was great but room was ok, but the toilet kept running and we had a couple other issues with the room. Had dinner at the restaurant but waited over an hour for food and they weren’t even busy and the music was way too loud. ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shively
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs are top sights worth seeing.
University
If you're spending some time in University, Ulmer Stadium and Speed Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum 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 Speed Art Museum.
