Shelbyville - Kentucky - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

The unique blend of small town atmosphere and modern business makes Shelbyville, Kentucky a great place for a vacation. It is a small town of about 10,000 people, but there is something here for everyone. Whether your passion is the great outdoors, shopping or browsing through museum exhibits, you will find it in this town. You will also find a wealth of small towns in the immediate vicinity, so there's lots to see and do.

Shelbyville has many different accommodations for you to choose from. There are bed and breakfasts in quiet retreats or hotels and motels within walking distance of the attractions. Try something new for your meal or stick to your favorites - the restaurants here have what you need.

Visit Old Stone Inn, which was built by slave labor using quarried stones. You can still see the bullet holes in the walls from a Civil War battle. The rear wing of the Stanley Casey House dates back to 1815. Nearby in Hodgeville, you can visit the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln and tour the grounds of the Knob Creek Farm.

Take a walking tour of the downtown area and visit the County Jail with its stone parapet that was built in 1892. Hear the stories of the infamous criminals once housed here and of the jail breaks in 1901 and 1911. The Wakefield Science Galleries was once a Preparatory School for girls and now houses some of the finest English antiques in the state. All along this street there are historic buildings and fine examples of the architecture of the 19th century.

Experience the thrills of the Old West at Buffalo Crossing with live buffalo Grazing in the fields. Visit the petting zoo at the Gallrein Farms and enjoy the berry and pumpkin picking in season.

For the sports person, Shelbyville is a paradise of activities. Golf at the Weissenger Hills Golf Course or enjoy bowling at the Bluegrass Bowling Center. The surrounding towns provide numerous opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing and hunting. When you are through with sightseeing, you might want to take in some shopping. There are downtown malls as well as antique stores and the specialty stores may have just what you are looking for.