- 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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A leader in the beer revolution in Lexington, KY, Country Boy Brewing redefines beer and brewing. The owners use many local fruits, vegetables, and hops, making the unique beer great for the local economy as well.
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Evans Orchard & Cider Mill grows several acres of fruits and vegetables and hosts a variety festivals and events. The Orchard features a play area with a trampoline pillow, big slide, hay bail fort, swings, and tractor race.
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The former Kentucky home of President Abraham Lincoln has been preserved with several of her personal possessions available for viewing. The Mary Todd Lincoln House serves as a historical landmark with period furnishings and portraits from both the Lincoln and Todd families.
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Legacy Trail
381 West Loudon Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508, Lexington, KY
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Twelve miles of walking and biking await across the Legacy Trail. Beginning on Lexington's east end with eight and a half miles of its length is fully paved to grant non motorized access, it is also host to public art exhibitions.
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The state botanical garden of Kentucky is known as The Arboretum, which is composed of over 100 acres of land. A large variety of trees, gardens, and walking paths are open to the public while the institution iself focuses on being a community environmental education center.
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Lexington's Comedy off Broadway has been called one of the top five stand up venues in the United States. With a host of stand up pioneers and occasional musical venues, the location has been entertaining locals and out-of-towners for over two decades.
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225 Waveland Museum Lane, Lexington, KY 40514
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At Waveland State Historic Site, visitors can tour an Antebellum mansion with artifacts dating back to the 19th century. The site hosts reenactments of historical events with actors dressed up in costume.
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The Fayette Mall offers guests the opportunity to shop at a variety of stores, including Forever 21 and Dick's Sporting Goods. Visitors of this site will also be able to eat at The Cheesecake Factory or watch a movie at the Cinemark 16.
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Founded in 1780, Transylvania University is a private university known for its extensive Greek life offerings, with over 70% of its students enrolled in a fraternity or sorority. The institution, whose name athletic rival is Centre College, features a library that was dedicated by Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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The University of Kentucky is a public research university that offers a variety of academic programs for its students to complete at the Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate levels. The location is also the home of the Kentucky Wildcats, an SEC athletic program known for winning several NCAA basketball champion…