Shelby County, Kentucky
A short eastward road-trip out of Louisville will place you right in the heart of Shelby County – home to two bourbon destinations: Bulleit Distillery and Jeptha Creed Distillery. These two beautiful rural campuses are not to be missed. And in between these two you will find the Claudia Sanders Dinner House, frying chicken the Sanders’ way since 1968.
Shelby County is renowned for its equestrian heritage as well, home to world-class thoroughbred horse farms and the annual Shelbyville Horse Show, a beloved event celebrating the area’s equine tradition.
We haven’t visited during the Horse Show yet, but it is on our list!
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EncounterB&N Food Market
Have you ever met anyone that you just knew was destined to be where they are? We found that in...
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EncounterConvenient Food Mart
Some places feel like you’d see the entire community is just thirty minutes, and that is what can be said...
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EncounterGallrein Farms
Road-tripping to a farm is always something we anticipate since we’ve really never met a farm we didn’t love….and there...
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EncounterThe Lucky Penny Short-Term Rental
The Lucky Penny is a charming short-term rental in the very walkable downtown of Shelbyville, Kentucky. The interior architectural features...
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EncounterHorseSensing
HorseSensing is a beautiful saddlebred horse farm in Shelbyville, Kentucky with two bays of majestic horses. The entire facility is...
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EncounterWest Meadow Farm
At West Meadow Farm, we were given a tour by Melanie who shared many wonderful details of the farm. They...
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EncounterWillow Hope Farm
Willow Hope Farm is a branch of the Kentucky Humane Society and is the home of the KHS Equine C.A.R.E...
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EncounterLéttleiki Icelandic Horse Park
Léttleiki is an Icelandic horse park located at the beautiful and historic Swallowland Farm in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Léttleiki hosts some...
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EncounterJeptha Creed Distillery
“Use your passion and drive to master your chosen craft. Mastering your craft will give you the confidence and courage...
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EncounterBulleit Distilling Co.
Over time, we have spent a few days in Shelby County, sipping some of the best bourbon in the commonwealth,...
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EncounterDos Mundos
Dos Mundos is a must! This Simpsonville restaurant is a fusion of Peruvian and Vietnamese flavors. We had the tuna...
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EncounterWakefield-Scearce Galleries During the Holidays
For two years in a row now, we have immersed ourselves in the holiday spirit that is distinctly Kentucky-flavored at...
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EncounterKentucky Black Trailblazers: A New Way to Experience History
Kentucky Black Trailblazers is a new immersive experience for those visiting and living in Kentucky to learn about influential black...
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EncounterShelbyville’s Celebration of Lights
Shelbyville was looking like a Hallmark movie this year for their annual Celebration of Lights. The annual holiday event serves...
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EncounterThe Keepsake Shop
It doesn’t have to be a special occasion to give a gift, and The Keepsake Shop in Shelbyville has that...
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EncounterLittle Mount Lavender
Little Mount Lavender, a lovely lavender spot in Shelby County, is a place to shop, eat and of course, the...
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EncounterCeramic Wisdom
We recently found the Ceramic Wisdom Workshop while visiting Shelbyville‘s Celebration of Lights. They have a lovely workshop set up...
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EncounterOutlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass
If you’re looking for a destination full of boutique AND national brands shopping, great food, and even a little bit...
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EncounterChristmas in Kentucky
Includes feature of the Wakefield-Scearce Galleries of Shelbyville We’ve traveled Kentucky quite a bit this holiday season – tasking ourselves...
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EncounterClaudia Sanders Dinner House
Claudia Sanders Dinner House has carefully preserved the traditions of their founders, Colonel Sanders and his wife Claudia. The “secret...
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EncounterThe Farm Kitchen
Since opening in March 2022, The Farm Kitchen in Shelby County has quickly become a beloved spot for both locals...
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EncounterBell House Restaurant
A day of Shelby County fun can only be made better by a meal at the The Bell House in Shelbyville....