- The list below includes 38 free or cheap things to do in or near Shelbyville, Kentucky, including 67 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Farms & Ranches and Recreation Centers.
- From Clear Creek Park to Shelbyville-Shelby County Parks & Rec, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shelbyville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Frankfort, Lawrenceburg, LaGrange and Versailles.
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The Salt River is an ideal fishing location for visitors who may be interested in catching both bass and catfish. The river is located near a KOA for guests who may be interested in camping overnight.
31.1 Miles
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13 votes
315 Joe B. Hall Avenue, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
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Open seasonally, Kart Country Family Entertainment Center is an amusement and games complex that features a variety of attractions. Visitors can ride go-karts, visit batting cages, ride bumper boats, play miniature golf, and visit the arcade.
31.3 Miles
Covering more than 14,000 acres, the Bernheim Arboretum & Forest was established in 1929 and, since 1950 when it was opened for public, it has received approximately 200,000 visitors each year. There are more than 32 miles of trails, and more than 8,000 plant species in here.
31.5 Miles
82%
294 votes
501 E. Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown, KY 40004
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The Federal Hill Mansion is the central attration at My Old Kentucky Home State Park. The antebellum South comes to life with the detail throughout the house, and outdoor activities like picnicking and birdwatching are available on the grounds.
31.6 Miles
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28 votes
5079 Lincoln Park Road, Springfield, KY 40069
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Covering 153 acres, the Lincoln Homestead State Park features the house where the president's mother lived, and also a replica of his father's 1782 cabin. A museum, a gift shop, a playground and other amenities are found also in here.
31.6 Miles
Accommodating horseback riders of all skill levels, Big Red Stables offers guided trail tours of the surrounding wilderness. The stables are located on 200 acres of farmland and offers lessons for Western riding styles.
31.8 Miles
70%
56 votes
Bourbon Heritage Center, 1311 Gilkey Run Road, Bardstown, KY 40004
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With several guided tour options, Heaven Hill Distilleries provides the history of Kentucky bourbon presented in a film, gallery, and tasting room. In the tasting room, visitors can sample four types of whiskey produced at the distillery.
32.3 Miles
A 16-screen movie theater, Regal New Albany Stadium 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, mobile ticketing, arcade games, a party room and a snack bar.
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87%
30 votes
914 E Main Street, New Albany, IN 47150
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The Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site is home to Culbertson Mansion, the ancestral home of William S. and Samuel Culbertson. Built largely during the Civil War, the mansion is now open for tours, including ghost tours.
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A movie theater with 16 screens, Regal New Albany Stadium 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.