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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in Shively
Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville
If you are going to an expo event? This is the hotel. Price is reasonable. The shuttle was always available. Good breakfast. Hotel is older but maintained well.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Great location! We walked to bars and restaurants. Beautiful hotel. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
It was comfortable and cean. We appreciated the shuttle service.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Clean room, just no iron or ironing board besides that, no complaints ..
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
The breakfast was buffet style and good but expensive. They were under staffed. I had reserved a king bed but when I got there they said "somebody gave your king bed to another customer". All that was left were double beds. No apology or anything to try to make it up. The worst night sleep in a long ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Terrible.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 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 Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Ohio River Valley 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 Ulmer Stadium and Speed Art Museum.
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.
