SHELBY County

Shelby County, Kentucky is Your Bourbon Destination and the Saddlebred Horse Capital of the World. Visitors delight in the hands-on experiences at Jeptha Creed Distillery, Kentucky’s only mother-and-daughter-owned-and-operated distillery, and get a peek into the world of a large-scale bourbon distillery at Bulleit Distilling Company. Two distilleries are under construction in the county, and with 30 more distilleries located less than 45 minutes away by car, Shelby County is the best place to stay for exploring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®.

Stunning vacation rentals, cozy bed and breakfasts, and familiar brand-name hotels are dotted throughout the countryside, ready to accommodate solo travelers, romantic retreats, or large groups alike. Delicious dining is something to be taken seriously in Shelby County, with the internationally-recognized Claudia Sanders Dinner House serving the original recipe for mouthwatering fried chicken, as perfected by the Colonel himself. The Bell House Restaurant on Shelbyville’s historic Main Street serves refined Southern cuisine, including Kentucky’s best Hot Brown, in a relaxed environment, with dozens more restaurants serving every type of cuisine.

Experience the grace and beauty of an American Saddlebred horse in the Saddlebred Capital of the World, where 90+ Saddlebred farms train and show the distinctly American breed, with several farms available to tour.