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 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Spirits Distillery Guided Tours and Tastings in Louisville
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Top hotels in Shively
Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville
The Airport Shuttle pickup was prompt. Brittany at the front desk was extremely nice and welcoming. The room was clean, comfortable and quiet. Breakfast was delicious.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Clean and comfortable. Bed was incredibly comfortable. Nice bar and a very good restaurant. Staff was very professional at all levels. Minor complaint is that the room had things like towels, coffee pot, tissues, etc. . . all stored on bottom shelves just above ground level. I am tall, 6 ft 1. It ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Very clean and extremely friendly/helpful staff. Within walking distance to many activities. Def recommend.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Clean and recently updated rooms with beautiful decor! Dinner at Eats was a bit cold and small portion size but okay. Free non-alcoholic drinks in casino. Such warm and welcoming staff - very friendly. Lots of parking. Can see the racetrack next door from certain rooms - cool to see the horses warming ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Perfect place to stay to be within walking distance to just about everything Louisville has to offer. Hotel is gorgeous and well kept.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Very nice stay. Only needed a new ice machine. Will definitely come back!!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shively
University
If you're spending some time in University, Ulmer Stadium and Speed Art Museum 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 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.
