Shelby Park
Louisville
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention center in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theater 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.
University of Louisville
Explore the campus of University of Louisville, during your trip to 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.
Things to do
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Shelby Park
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Clean room, a little tight for 3 of us. Beds were comfortable. Lots of noise in the hallways!
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Rooms were clean and we got upgraded to a suite for not a lot more money. We ate at the Down One Bourbon Bar, and they were very short-staffed so we waited a long time for a server to help us, but once we were waited on the food and drinks were good.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Your staff was very knowledgeable and helpful
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
The towels, sheets, mattresses and pillows are new and well maintained. The view from the window in the rooms of the A wing facing the lake is beautiful. The floors were dirty on all the corners of the room and the first room we were offered had the door broken into and it wouldn’t lock. Staff was ...
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Room was clean , friendly staff.
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
The Brown Hotel
Great hotel and property. Would highly recommend it. Great old world charm.
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shelby Park
Smoketown Jackson
While there might not be top attractions in Smoketown Jackson, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Louisville Palace and Nulu Market Place.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while you're in town.
Germantown
When in Germantown, you can plan a visit to Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg isn't home to many top sights, Ulmer Stadium and Speed Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Highlands
Highlands might not have many top sights, but Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
