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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Fish at Guist Creek Lake & Marina ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Take the kids to Mulberry Orchard ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Taste award-winning Kentucky whiskey at Bulleit Distilling Company

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4. Enjoy a live show at the Shelby County Community Theatre

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5. Sip on unique wines at Talon Winery

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6. Have a romantic dinner at Claudia Sanders Dinner House

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7. Visit Jeptha Creed Distillery

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8. Stroll through the Tim McClure Botanical Gardens

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Shelbyville, Kentucky is famous as an equestrian stronghold, home to over 80 saddle-horse farms, and is often referred to as the American Saddlebred Capital of the World.
  • However, you need not be a horse enthusiast to visit this delightful small town in Bluegrass Country, which has a lot to offer visitors.
  • The town is close to Kentucky’s famous Bourbon Trail.

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