Shively Travel Guide
Louisville


Visit Shively
Stay near popular Shively attractions
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

ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!

Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in Shively

Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville
"My daughter and I stayed at the Cottonwood Louisville Hotel for the weekend, and overall we had a nice stay. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and the staff was very nice and welcoming. My only wish was that there were more restaurants within walking distance, but besides that, everything was good. ..."
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Comfort Inn Louisville Southwest

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Brown Hotel
"The Brown is an wonderfully elegant hotel. The architecture is amazing and the rooms are large and well kept. It was an amazing experience."
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Radisson Hotel Louisville North

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)
"Really nice rooms, and helpful staff. The bar at Oliver is gorgeous and the bars in the Gaming area have good prices and solid bourbon selections. There’s a massive screen to watch sports."
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Shively

Downtown Louisville
Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.

St. Matthews
St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.

Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Bluegrass Indoor Karting while you're in town.

Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.

Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ohio River Valley and Asia Institute Crane House while in the area.














