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
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in Shively
Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville
Nice all around.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Clean within walking distance of the kicc
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Not what I expect from a Crown Plaza. The light switches in the room were old and dirty, yellowed plastic with grime in the crevices. Tub didn’t drain and was ankle deep with water by the end of the shower. The bed was clean and comfortable. Fortunately, all I needed was a place to crash near the ...
Reviewed on 5 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
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
The room was huge but it was obvious why it was so cheap. The tub had hairs that were left from previous occupants. The Wi-Fi was spotty, I had to connect to my own hotspot. & the sliding door wasn’t secured properly I didn’t feel safe at all. I was completely weirded out by the 2nd day. The bathroom ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Top-notch, as always.
Reviewed on 5 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.
