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Historic Adventures

HISTORIC HOMES & BUILDINGS

Shelby County
Old Stone Inn Simpsonville 40067. Built in 1817 by slave labor with stones taken from a quarry on the farm site of this frontier coach stop. Its two-foot thick stone walls still bear bullet holes from the Civil War. One of the oldest stone houses in KY is today a bed & breakfast inn and restaurant. 502-722-8882.

Whitney M.Young Institute Simpsonville 40067.
Named for Whitney M. Young Jr. who gained international prominence as the Executive Director of the National Urban League. 502-633-6388.

Claudia Sanders Dinner House Shelbyville 40065.
Adjacent to Blackwood Hall, the former home of
Harland Sanders and his wife, Claudia, served as the
Sanders' residence and base of operations. Later the
Dinner House was erected where an air of Southern
Hospitality and cooking still remain. 502-633-5600.

Science Hill Preparatory School for Young Ladies
Shelbyville 40065. Served as a College Preparatory
School for Girls from 1824 until 1939. Currently, the
facility is the home of Wakefield-Scearce Galleries and
The Shops of Science Hill. 502-633-6388.

Shelby County Courthouse Shelbyville 40065.
Completed in 1913, the building was constructed in the
Beaux-Arts Classicism style of architecture.
502-633-6388.

Stanley-Casey House Shelbyville 40065. The rear wing on the east side of this house may have been built as early as 1815. The front portion was constructed in 1826. Augustus Owsley Stanley, KY Governor from
1915-1919 was born here and later used as a school for boys. From 1901- 985 was home to the Casey Family. 502-633-6388.
 
 
 

HISTORIC SHOPPING & RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Shelby County
Downtown Historical District Shelbyville 40065. The district has many buildings on The National Register of Historic Places. The antique malls, quaint cafes and specialty shops offer browsers hours of unlimited shop-ping. 502-633-6388.

Wakefield-Scearce Galleries 525 Washington St., Shelbyville 40065. Mon.-Sat. 9-5. Located in historic buildings which from 1825 until 1939 housed the famous Science Hill School for Girls. One of the largest collections of English antique furniture and silver in America. 502-663-4382.

The Shops of Science Hill 525 Washington St., Shelbyville 40065. Delightful shops offering fashions for the entire family and unique gifts of all kinds.
502-585-5247.
 

Shelby County Flea Market Simpsonville 40067.
Here you'll find the region's largest, year-round indoor flea market. 502-633-6388.

Spencer County
Jailhouse Arts & Crafts Taylorsville 40071. Open Mon., Tues., Fri. 10-5, Sat, 10-1:30. Served as a jail from 1922 to 1985. The integrity preserved, currently being used as a shop for local artists to display and sell their quality handcrafted arts & crafts. 502-477-6654.

Greene Countrie Antiques Taylorsville, 40071.
502-477-8581.

Little House Antiques Mt. Eden 40046. Call for an appointment to see these beautiful antiques and primitive pieces. 502-738-5421.

Sell It Again Sam Taylorsville 40071. Open Mon.-Sat. 10-5. Antiques and collectibles. 502-477-2408.

Red Scooter Taylorsville 40071. Open Mon.-Sat.
9:30-5. Antiques and collectibles. Cafe open Mon.-Fri.
11-2.502-477-6608.

Waterford Pumpkin Patch Taylorsville 40071.
Open Mon.-Sat. 6:30-9, Sun. 8-8. Antiques and crafts.
502-477-9363.

Elk Creek Attic Crafts Taylorsville 40071. Open
Wed.-Sat. 10-8, Sun. 12-8. Antiques and crafts.
502-477-9986.
 

Outdoor Adventures

SCENIC DRIVES

Spencer County
Taylorsville Lake Overlook Location of Corps of
Engineers Visitor Center. A beautiful overlook of the
dam, picnic areas, trails and historic buildings (Ashes
Creek Schoolhouse and Yates Log Cabin).

GOLF, HIKING, PARKS & RECREATION

Shelby County
Memorial Park Shelbyville 40065. Memorial Park pays tribute to the 106 Shelby Countians who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom in all the wars. The World War II soldier, sculpted by Carlo Roppa, have the names engraved on the wings of the base.

Guist Creek Lake & Marina Offers camping, boating, fishing and skiing on approximately 325 acres with 27 miles of shoreline. The lake has bluegill, crappie, bass and channel catfish. Open year-round.

Weissinger Hills Golf Course 2240 MI. Eden Rd., Shelbyville 40065. Set on what was once the Weissinger Farm, the course covers 151-acres of rolling hills, while the club house sets atop the acreage as the second largest barn in the state. The 18-hole championship course features USGA bent grass greens, rye grass fairways and beautiful white sand bunkers. 502-633-7332.

Spencer County
Taylorsville Lake Taylorsville Lake was designed, built and operated by the Louisville District of the Army Corps of Engineers. Taylorsville Lake Park covers 15,000 acres and has a 17.5 mile lake stocked with large mouth and striped bass, crappie and bluegill. Open year round with four launching ramps, Van Buren, Chowning, Settlers Trace (the marina) and Possum Ridge, off KY 248 and 44, where the Park is located. Sixty RV pads. 502-477-8713.

Taylorsville Wildlife Refuge Wildlife of every kind, from bluebirds to deer in their natural setting of lush green woods and wetlands of Spencer County. A perfect place for bird watching or photography.

Taylorsville Lake Dock A full service marina located off KY 248 and 44, open March through October. A 6-lane launching ramp, slip rental, fishing boats, pontoons and parking for 250 cars available. 502-477-8766.

Tanglewood Golf Course Taylorsville. Near Taylorsville Lake, this 18-hole public course is 17 miles east of Louisville's Gene Snyder Freeway. The course on rolling terrain was built for USGA championship play. Tanglewood has golf professionals on hand, a pro shop and snack bar. Perfect for a company outing or family getaway. Guest rooms, apartment and RV camp site rentals available.
 

PRODUCE FARMS

Spencer County The Berry Farm Wilsonville Rd., Taylorsville 40071. Open May-Nov. Blackberries, rhubarb, cherries, apples, grapes, pumpkins and seasonal vegetables, pick or U-pick,
502-477-2334.

Eye's Blueberries Off KY
1066, Taylorsville 40071.
Picked or U-pick blueberries.
Seasonal. 502-252-8259.

Cheek's Vegetables Off KY 155, Taylorsville 40071. Open mid Apr.-Oct. Seasonal homegrown vegetables, homemade breads, pies and cakes. 502-477-1277.
 
 
 

Cultural Adventures

MUSIC & DRAMA

Festivals & Events

May
Kentucky's Gourd Show, Taylorsville, 502-252-5050
June
Kentucky Dairy Festival, Shelbyville, 502-633-6388
July
World's Largest Horse Pull, Taylorsville, 502-477-3205
Light Up Salt River Festival, Taylorsville, 502-477-3205
Spencer County Fair, Taylorsville, 502-477-2967
August
Shelby County Horse Show, Shelbyville, 502-633-6388

September
Spencer Co. Homecoming Festival, Taylorsville,
503-477-8443

November
Celebration of Lights, Shelbyville, 502-633-6388

December
Christmas on Main Street, Taylorsville, 502-477-3205
Mt. Eden Christmas, Mt. Eden, 502-738-5400
Santa's Visit, Taylorsville, 502-477-2217
Spencer County Christmas Home Tour, Taylorsville & Spencer Co., 502-477-3225
Spencer Co. FFA Farm Toy Show, Taylorsville,
502-477-3255
 

Food & Accommodations

Shelbyville-Shelby County Tourist Commission
P0 Box 622, Shelbyville, KY  40066-0622
502-633-6388 or  1-800-680-6388
http://www.shelbyvilleky.com/

Spencer County Tourism Committee
P0 Box 495,
Taylorsville, KY 40071
502-477-3205