- 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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Since 1980 patrons have enjoyed live performances - plays and other special events - at the West T Hill Community Theatre. It was named for its founder, a theater devotee, historian, and scholar of fine arts.
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Danville's Bowlarama Lanes is a classic-style bowling alley with league play, moonlight bowling, and a variety of special events. There is also a bar and grill on the premises that offers an array of refreshments.
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125 S. Second St, Danville, KY 40422
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A National Historic Landmark, the McDowell House Museum was built between 1792 and 1820, in three stages. It is dedicated to Dr. Ephraim McDowell, the first man to perform an ovarian tumor removal.
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105 E Walnut Street, Danville, KY 40422
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Constitution Square Historic Site is a park and open-air museum that celebrates the early political history of Kentucky. The site features replicas of three buildings that stood on the original city square, including the courthouse that housed ten constitutional conventions.
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Constitution Square State Park is the site of Kentucky's Constitution signing in 1792. Guided tours are available through this history-rich area, and sights include log cabin meeting houses, a courthouse, jail and schoolhouse, and a memorial for Kentucky's governors.
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125 S 2nd Street, Danville, KY 40422
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Designated a National Historic Landmark, the former home and office of pioneer surgeon Ephraim McDowell is now the McDowell House and Museum, Inc. Apothecary and Gardens. Visitors will hear McDowell's amazing history and explore antiques and early medical equipment.
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Popular first-run Hollywood films are shown within the Danville Cinema 8. Both 2D and 3D shows are offered across eight individual auditoriums, and there is a standard movie theater concession stand.
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The scenic route of Blue Grass Parkway connects 10 distilleries in the region and runs for 71.134 miles.
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Founded at the middle of the 20th century, the Pioneer Playhouse is the oldest outdoor theatre in Kentucky. It is now has a pre-show dinner program, while staging shows most of the week, indoors or outdoors whenever the weather permits it.
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A visitor's center, a memorial, and a house identical to the one where the president was born are found at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace. There are also trails on the 116 acres property.