- TripBuzz found 36 things to do with kids in or near Shelbyville, Kentucky, including 30 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Frankfort, Lawrenceburg, Louisville and Crestwood.
- From Gallrein Farms to Clear Creek Park, the Shelbyville area offers 64 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Theaters and Farms & Ranches.
- Originally a booming agricultural community throughout the 1800's, the city of Shelbyville is now a popular tourism community known for its rich history and horse farms. Known as the 'American Saddlebred Capital of the World', the city offers horseback riding, stable tours and horse shows. Other points of interest include the local shopping district, diverse eateries, and Abraham Lincoln's historic birth site.
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Historic to Frankfort, Leslie Morris Park offers visitors a variety of family-oriented activities to enjoy including hiking and picnicking. With great views of downtown Frankfort, visitors can also tour sites relative to the Civil War.
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An ode to the history and growth of Kentucky state, the Old Governor's Mansion stands tall and strong. From 1798 to 1914, 35 of the state governors occupied and entertained at the mansion, making it a big part of the state's past.
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Featuring two floors of artifacts, Kentucky Military History Museum has exhibits that depict the region's involvement with wars like the Civil War up until present day. These artifacts include firearms, photographs, medals, and more.
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Featuring baseball and softball fields, Capitol View Park offers a variety of different fields and sports areas. They also have soccer fields and basketball courts. Visitors sometimes see deer on their nature trails.
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The 125,000 Kentuckians who served the United States during the Vietnam era are honored at the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The monument overlooks the state Capitol with stunning views of the area, and special ceremonies are held at the memorial throughout the year.
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Situated on 240 acres, Cove Spring Park offers a variety of terrain that includes forested ravines, wetlands, springs and waterfalls. The park provides hiking trails, picnic facilities, interpretive shelters, an archery range and restrooms.
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1 Sportsman's Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601
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Inside the Salato Wildlife Education Center are exhibited live snakes and turtles, while if the visitor takes the trails he can also see bison, elks, bobcats and other local wildlife species.
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1026 County Park Road, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
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Anderson County Community Park is a relaxing, family-friendly park. The park features expansive grassy areas for picnics, walking paths, basketball court, soccer field, skate park and baseball diamond.
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1305 Germany Road, Frankfort, KY 40601
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A picnic pavilion, a nature center and hiking trails are found at Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary & Audubon Center. It covers 374 acres and it is popular among bird watchers.
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The serene, forked Elkhorn Creek is home to some of Kentucky's best small mouth bass fishing. Visitors can rent canoes or kayaks to navigate the creek or fish on the banks of the beautiful waterside.