Shively Travel Guide
Louisville
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 Shively
Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville
I like it
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn Louisville Southwest
I stripped the bed to check for bed bugs and there was blood stains all over the mattress looked like someone was killed . The TV didn't work so I couldn't use it . I didn't sleep because I was terrified to sleep on the mattress.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Great property/location
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
bed linens are not Egyptian type. Floors are carpeted and need cleaning. Tub with curtain not updated version.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Beautiful hotel, conveniently located, great restaurants on property & very helpful staff.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
I checked out and have never got my deposit back
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shively
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
West Main Historic District
A noteworthy feature of West Main Historic District is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Frazier International History Museum and Louisville Slugger Museum.
