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 lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
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.
Fourth Street Live!
You can do some window-shopping at Fourth Street Live! during your visit to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Shelby Park
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Everyone at the Omni Louisville was FANTASTIC! They decorated our room prior to arrival to help us celebrate our anniversary and make our stay even more memorable!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Nice and easy stay.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Property is in poor overall condition with several cosmetic issues. Too had odor. Hallway flooring is worn and dated.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Wonderful room. Wonderful welcoming staff. The restaurants were amazing. Definitely will be back
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
The rooms and entire hotel were spotless… The staff were all warm and friendly and very inviting extremely helpful… I would come back and stay there… Thank you Hilton Garden Inn
Reviewed on 21 Feb 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 Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Ohio River Valley while in the area.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
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 Ulmer Stadium and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.
Highlands
While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Mid City Mall Shopping Center.
Phoenix Hill
While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Thomas Edison House are some notable places to visit nearby.
