Shelby Park
Louisville
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention centre in 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.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in Shelby Park
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
This stay was great! Took my Mom for her birthday and met a group at Jeff Rubys
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Ease of checking in
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff, great amenities onsite!
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
The place reeked of marijuana in main lobby. The room had only 1 tiny garbage bin (in the bathroom) to accomodate 4 guests. There was still carpeting throughout and a non-smoking room still smelled very much like a smoking room.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
First time staying and it was wonderful ! Beautiful rooms and so clean!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
The rooms and entire hotel were spotless… The staff were all warm and friendly and very inviting extremely helpful… I would come back and stay there… Thank you Hilton Garden Inn
Reviewed on 21 Feb 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 KFC Yum Center and Louisville Palace.
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.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
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.
Highlands
While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like KFC Yum Center and Headliners Music Hall.
Phoenix Hill
While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, KFC Yum Center and Nulu Market Place are some notable places to visit nearby.
