Guidebook for Shepherdsville
Sightseeing
One of the oldest Distilleries in Kentucky. Closest Distiller to the property. Great tour!
95 locals recommend
Jim Beam American Stillhouse
568 Happy Hollow RdOne of the oldest Distilleries in Kentucky. Closest Distiller to the property. Great tour!
Baseball and Louisville Slugger bats! How could you go wrong. A quick trip into downtown Louisville and you can even see the bats being made. If the River Bats are in town you may be able to see a Louisville Slugger in action.
441 locals recommend
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StBaseball and Louisville Slugger bats! How could you go wrong. A quick trip into downtown Louisville and you can even see the bats being made. If the River Bats are in town you may be able to see a Louisville Slugger in action.
A really nice Zoo with some cool new additions. We always go at least once a year now that the kids are older.
199 locals recommend
Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian WayA really nice Zoo with some cool new additions. We always go at least once a year now that the kids are older.
Entertainment & Activities
You cannot categorize Churchill Downs. Entertainment, sightseeing, sports, museum, nightlife (during night racing)... It has a bit of everything. The track runs from late April until November. Check the website for tickets and race information.
544 locals recommend
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveYou cannot categorize Churchill Downs. Entertainment, sightseeing, sports, museum, nightlife (during night racing)... It has a bit of everything. The track runs from late April until November. Check the website for tickets and race information.
Essentials
What can you say... It’s a WalMart! New store. Very clean and friendly staff.
26 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
100 Walmart DrWhat can you say... It’s a WalMart! New store. Very clean and friendly staff.
Parks & Nature
Hiking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Amazing paved walking/cycling path. A must see. Pick any of the 4 locations that make up this contiguous park that wraps around the south east side of the Louisville Metro.
https://www.theparklands.org/
42 locals recommend
The Parklands of Floyds Fork
Blue Heron RoadHiking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Amazing paved walking/cycling path. A must see. Pick any of the 4 locations that make up this contiguous park that wraps around the south east side of the Louisville Metro.
https://www.theparklands.org/
It’s a haul from the house, BUT if you’re staying for a while, it’s worth the drive!! Beautiful views, amazing hiking. Pay close attention to the signs about fall hazards. On average, at least one person per year dies after falling off one of the towering cliffs.
185 locals recommend
Red River Gorge
It’s a haul from the house, BUT if you’re staying for a while, it’s worth the drive!! Beautiful views, amazing hiking. Pay close attention to the signs about fall hazards. On average, at least one person per year dies after falling off one of the towering cliffs.
Waterfront Park
129 River RdGreat atmosphere on the Ohio River. Great place for a walk.
A fantastic hike from Kentucky to Indiana on a converted railroad bridge turned walking trail.
Big Four Pedestrian Bridge
Big Four Pedestrian BridgeA fantastic hike from Kentucky to Indiana on a converted railroad bridge turned walking trail.
Arts & Culture
The Humana Series of New American plays is nationally-regarded. “Dracula” and “A Christmas Carol” are Halloween and Christmas staples.
70 locals recommend
Actors Theatre of Louisville
315 W Market StThe Humana Series of New American plays is nationally-regarded. “Dracula” and “A Christmas Carol” are Halloween and Christmas staples.
Truly one of the arts centerpieces of Louisville. A must-see!
289 locals recommend
The Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd StTruly one of the arts centerpieces of Louisville. A must-see!
Shopping
Lots of choices. Mid-level retailers. For the more refined shopper, see Oxmoor Mall.
130 locals recommend
Mall St. Matthews
5000 Shelbyville RdLots of choices. Mid-level retailers. For the more refined shopper, see Oxmoor Mall.
Oxmoor Center
7900 Shelbyville RdUpscale retailers in an indoor setting
The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass
1155 Buck Creek RdClassic Outlet Mall!
A Louisville original. A bit pricey, but fantastic selection for any outdoor adventure!
Quest Outdoors
4600 Shelbyville RdA Louisville original. A bit pricey, but fantastic selection for any outdoor adventure!
Food Scene
Starbucks
972 Baxter AveIt’s a new Starbucks about 10 minutes from the house.
Lots of great restaurants to choose in the former industrial neighborhood in east downtown Louisville
213 locals recommend
East Market District
Lots of great restaurants to choose in the former industrial neighborhood in east downtown Louisville
Amazing food! Great drinks. NOT a chain restaurant. Real Louisville here.
169 locals recommend
The Green Building Gallery
732 E Market StAmazing food! Great drinks. NOT a chain restaurant. Real Louisville here.
I had to put this little ethiopian eatery on the list. The food is an adventure. Simply delicious.
25 locals recommend
Queen of Sheba Restaurant
2804 Taylorsville RdI had to put this little ethiopian eatery on the list. The food is an adventure. Simply delicious.
The stores, bars and restaurants that straddle Bardstown Road are eclectic and have something to suit every taste (vegan, sushi, Asian, fusion, classic American fare). Serviche’s executive chef has been featured on Food Network a couple of times.
134 locals recommend
Highlands
The stores, bars and restaurants that straddle Bardstown Road are eclectic and have something to suit every taste (vegan, sushi, Asian, fusion, classic American fare). Serviche’s executive chef has been featured on Food Network a couple of times.