Museums and Galleries
Wakefield Scearce Galleries, 525 Washington St.
Shelbyville
Cities Include: Shelbyville, Simpsonville, Taylorsville, Waddy
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Simpsonville
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Shelbyville 64
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Finchville 53 148
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Waddy
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Mt Eden Taylorsville Lake State Park
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SHELBYVILLE
Population 15,872 • Shelby County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet US 60 off I-64, east of Louisville; known as the “Saddlebred Horse Capital of the World”; also a center for top antique dealers. Colonel Harland Sanders made his home here at Blackwood Hall, next to restaurant bearing his wife’s name. IShelby County Welcome Center, Kentucky Welcome Center, I-64 E mile marker 28 near Simpsonville; staffed Mon.-Sat. 8:30–4:30; 502.722.9383; 800.225.TRIP; www.kentuckytourism.com.
I SHELBYKY TOURISM,
1011 Main St., Shelbyville, KY 40065. Take a behind the scenes tour in the Saddlebred Capital of the World. Shop in our charming downtown, grab deals at the only Outlet Mall in Kentucky or savor the spirits at our local distillery. Located between Louisville and Lexington. Mon.-Fri. 9-5. 502.633.6388; www.visitshelbyky.com.
Points of Interest
HGALLREIN FARMS, 1029 Vigo Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065, Open: Monday-Saturday 9-6, Sunday 1-5. Our farm is a gathering place. We connect farm and family by providing local access to the best farm fresh products. Through your local farmer, consumers are provided fresh, high quality, safe food using sustainable agriculture methods. For more information, visit gallreinfarms.com or call 502.633.4849. Mulberry Orchard, 1330 Mulberry Pike Red Orchard Park, 704 Kentucky St. Science Hill, 525 Washington St. 40 • www.kytravel.com
Shelby County Community Theatre, 801 Main St.
Distilleries, Wineries & Breweries Bulleit Distillery, 3464 Benson Pike Jeptha Creed Distillery, 500 Gordon Ln.
HTALON WINERY,400 Gordon Ln., Shelbyville, KY
40065. Experience more of the Talon wine you love at Talon’s picturesque Shelbyville location situated between Lexington & Louisville, KY, just off Interstate 64. Tastings of fered 7 days a week. No reservations required. 502.633.6969; www.talonwine.com.
Parks and Recreation
Clear Creek Park, Burks Branch Rd. north of Shelbyville, adjacent to Lake Shelby; 200 acres.
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Theatre and Performing Arts
Clear Creek Golf Course, Burks Branch Rd.; 9 holes, 6 lighted courts. Shelbyville Country Club, KY 53; 18 holes. Weissinger Hills Golf Course, I-64 exit 35; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
May Classic Horse Show, Shelby County Fairgrounds; May. Shelby County Fair, Shelby County Fairgrounds; June. Shelbyville Horse Show, Shelby County Fairgrounds; Aug. Shelbyville Horse Show Jubilee, late July, early Aug. Long Run Massacre Reenactment, Red Orchard Park; Sept. Celebration of Lights, downtown; 1st Sat. after Election Day. Trims and Whims Craft Show, Wright Elementary; after election. Christmas Parade, downtown; 1st Sat. in Dec.
Dining
H BELL HOUSE RESTAURANT,
721 Main St., Shelbyville, KY 40065. Serving fresh & delicious home cooked food & desserts for lunch & dinner Tues.-Sat. Specialties: Blackberry Feta Pork Tenderloin, Prime Rib, Crispy Rosemary Chicken, Kentucky Hot Brown, Italian dishes, & homemade Coconut Cream Pie. Dine in comfortable oldworld decor with Southern hospitality making the Bell House a local treasure. Carry-out or catering for large or small parties.502.437.5678; www.bellhouserestaurant.com. The Barrel Room, 622 Main St. Bungalow Joe's, 1637 Midland Trl. Cattleman’s Roadhouse, I-64 exit 32. Claudia Sanders Dinner House, 3202 Shelbyville Rd., US 60. Fiesta Mexicana Shelbyville, 1815 Midland Trl. FireFresh BBQ, 81 Jeannie Dr. Jeptha Creed Distillery, 500 Gordon Ln. Ken-Tex Bar-B-Que, 1163 Mt. Eden Rd. La Cocina de Mama, 535 Main St. Marimba’s, 2059 Midland Trl. McKinley’s Bread Shop and Deli, 615 Main St. Milano Italian, 1745 Midland Trail