Shively Travel Guide
Louisville
Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
Louisville Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.
Top hotels in Shively
Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville
"Friendly staff"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"Our night at the hotel was a nice respite before an early flight. The hotel provides shuttle service to the airport, and allows you to leave a car parked there for a nominal fee. The restaurant was surprisingly good and reasonably priced."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Some small issues but overall great!! Beautiful views :)"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"No microwave n breakfast is nt til 7 n when u ask for something to be fixed it doesn’t happen my window wouldn’t lock n I asked on my first day n it never gt fixed"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
"We loved the room, our bed was very very firm but other than that it was perfect. Having all the dining options was super great too."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"Clean and well stocked."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shively
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs are top sights worth seeing.
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 Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Broadway Theatre 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.
