Food Scene
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
807 Blankenbaker PkwyGood chicken fingers.
Tumbleweed Tex Mex Grill & Margarita Bar
1700 Midland TrailGood sit down food. Sirloin is usually great for the price.
Predictably same no matter where you travel. Meatloaf and Haddock are our favorites.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
1565 Mt Eden RdPredictably same no matter where you travel. Meatloaf and Haddock are our favorites.
Sixth & Main Coffeehouse Inc
547 Main StLocal coffee shop
Starbucks
972 Baxter AveIf you need your fix its inside Kroger.
Featured in drive ins diners and dives. Inside Out Hot Brown and chicken salad are our favorites. Artichoke Fritters and Fried Banana Peppers are tasty apps. Other local favorites - Bourbon Ice cream, Ale-8 soda, Lemon bars, Pistachio cake, Carrot cake. Open daily until 8pm, indoor and outdoor seating. It gets busy on the weekends.
66 locals recommend
Wallace Station Deli and Bakery
3854 Old Frankfort PikeFeatured in drive ins diners and dives. Inside Out Hot Brown and chicken salad are our favorites. Artichoke Fritters and Fried Banana Peppers are tasty apps. Other local favorites - Bourbon Ice cream, Ale-8 soda, Lemon bars, Pistachio cake, Carrot cake. Open daily until 8pm, indoor and outdoor seating. It gets busy on the weekends.
The colonel's wife's restaurant.
http://claudiasanders.com/
16 locals recommend
Claudia Sanders Dinner House
3202 Shelbyville RdThe colonel's wife's restaurant.
http://claudiasanders.com/
Penn Station East Coast Subs
300 W Woodlawn AveA restuarant that looks like someones basement. Best to go for early dinner on a weekday as this place is small and very popular. Never had anything I didn't like there, many things I've loved.
158 locals recommend
Hammerheads
921 Swan StA restuarant that looks like someones basement. Best to go for early dinner on a weekday as this place is small and very popular. Never had anything I didn't like there, many things I've loved.
Bell House Restaurant
721 Main StGet your Hot Brown on and other local favorites
Milano Italian Restaurant
1745 Midland TrailDecent Italian place near the house
Marimba Mexican Restaurant
2059 Midland TrailGood cheap non-chain Mexican restaurant near the house
FireFresh BBQ
81 Jeannie DrivePretty good BBQ near the house
ANNA MARIE'S SPOT
11990 Boat Dock RoadA new favorite across the road from Bulleit Bourbon Distillery on the lake
I think they have been around since the 50s. If you are wanting fried seafood in Louisville this is your best bet.
12 locals recommend
Mike Linnig's
9308 Cane Run RdI think they have been around since the 50s. If you are wanting fried seafood in Louisville this is your best bet.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tastings all the time and Live music most weekends.
Coyote Red ^^
14 locals recommend
Talon Winery Tasting Room
400 Gordon LnTastings all the time and Live music most weekends.
Coyote Red ^^
They don't always have live music but most weekends there is something going on. Check with them on their event schedule as it changes often. Really nicely done distillery. They do more than just bourbon.
36 locals recommend
Jeptha Creed Distillery
500 Gordon LnThey don't always have live music but most weekends there is something going on. Check with them on their event schedule as it changes often. Really nicely done distillery. They do more than just bourbon.
Bulleit Distilling Co.
3900 Benson PikeReally nice facility.
The Barrel Room
622 Main StNice Tap Room
Entertainment & Activities
Shelbyville Cinema 8
250 Breighton CirLocal 1st run movie spot.
Indoor Pool, Tennis courts, golf course, Gym, outdoor pool in summertime. Nominal daily fee - No membership required for most things (not sure on golf).
Clear Creek Park Family Activity Center
717 Burks Branch RdIndoor Pool, Tennis courts, golf course, Gym, outdoor pool in summertime. Nominal daily fee - No membership required for most things (not sure on golf).
Parks & Nature
Petting Zoo, Bakery, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Jellies and Jams. Lunch on various days. Open Spring to Fall.
7 locals recommend
Gallrein Farms
1029 Vigo RdPetting Zoo, Bakery, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Jellies and Jams. Lunch on various days. Open Spring to Fall.
131 Acre farm converted to a park, less than 5 minutes from the house. Playground for kids.
Red Orchard Park
704 Kentucky St131 Acre farm converted to a park, less than 5 minutes from the house. Playground for kids.
Arts & Culture
Shelby County Community Theatre
801 Main StLocal theater, never been.
Wakefield-Scearce Gallery
525 Washington StEnglish antiques, furniture, paintings, etc.
Shopping
Lowe's Home Improvement
544 Taylorsville RdLots of shopping from popular brands. Weekends are usually really busy but weeknights its very quiet and relaxed. Don't forget to go by Ghirardelli for a free chocolate.
66 locals recommend
The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass
1155 Buck Creek RdLots of shopping from popular brands. Weekends are usually really busy but weeknights its very quiet and relaxed. Don't forget to go by Ghirardelli for a free chocolate.
Shelbyville Antique Market
524 Main StAntiques
Hibbett Sports
23 Village LnSporting goods and some clothes/shoes
Essentials
Kroger Marketplace
311 Boone Station RdBest grocery in Shelbyville
Walmart Supercenter
500 Taylorsville RdSave A Lot
22 Village PlazaMidland Cleaners & Coin
205 Midland Blvdcoin operated laundry