Shelby Park Travel Guide
Louisville
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention centre in Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
KFC Yum Center
Catch an event at KFC Yum Center during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
Louisville Slugger Museum
Baseball is part of the American fabric. See where one important tool for this sport is produced in the factory that makes ball games possible.
University of Louisville
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Louisville during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Louisville Zoo
A zoo visit promotes respect for animals and their well-being. Share a day with family at this city zoo with its abundance of species and activity areas.
Top hotels in Shelby Park
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Clean room. Nice staff. Brought up a crib
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
We had a great stay. No free breakfast, but restaurant on site to order. Walkable to the expo center.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Very clean, staff was great, nice market on level!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Run down, hard beds, housekeeping staff messed with my party before we got in the elevator and she pressed all the upper floors so we had to go all the way up and stop on each floor before going downstairs to check out. She was laughing as the elevator door closed on us. Unprofessional!! Will not ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Super clean, very nice rooms.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Everything was great. Check-in and check out clerks were good, room was nice and clean, breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shelby Park
Smoketown Jackson
Though Smoketown Jackson may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Louisville Palace and Nulu Market Place.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while in the area.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Du Pont Manual Stadium and Ulmer Stadium.
Highlands
While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
Phoenix Hill
While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field are some notable places to visit nearby.
