Shepherdsville, KY Road Trips

Shepherdsville Country Music Show, I-65 at KY 44, Exit 117, +1 502 239-8004 (Fridays) or +1 502 543-6551 (Saturdays). Family atmosphere, no smoking or alcohol. Country Music on Saturdays at 7:30PM (all year round). Bluegrass Music on Fridays at 8PM (October thru last Friday in April). 1 Four Roses Distillery Cox's Creek Warehouse, 624 Lotus Rd. Cox's Creek (12 miles southeast of Shepherdsville), ☏ +1 502 543-2264. M-F 9AM - 3PM. See bottling done by hand and smell aging bourbon in white oak barrels. Gift shop and free private tours. Jim Beam American Stillhouse, 568 Happy Hollow Rd, Clermont, ☏ +1 502 543-9877. Clermont. The film presentation about the Beam Family and the early history of bourbon production is a great way to learn about a fascinating Kentucky tradition. A self-guided tour through the distilling process, an 1800s cooperage display, and a walk around the grounds gives one the feeling of going back in time over 200 years. The Homestead, adjacent to the Outpost, offers a glimpse of the Beam family history. Free tours M-Sa 9AM-4:30PM, Su 1-4PM. Bullitt County History Museum, 300 S. Buckman St, ☏ +1 502-921-0161. M-F 8AM-4PM, closed holidays. The Bullitt County History Museum was opened in 2004 as part of a rejuvenation of the old county courthouse. Besides two display rooms, the museum boasts a salt kettle display, unique genealogical and historical research material with a room for your research. Free. Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest (KY 245 west of I-65 exit 112), ☏ +1 502 955-8512. Daily, 8AM to 1 hr before sunset.

Kart Kountry Go-Cart & Miniature Golf (off KY 44 at I-65, exit 117), ☏ +1 502 543-9588. Daily 10AM-10PM. Family entertainment at the largest & longest go-cart track in the country. There is something for everyone from go-cart riding, to baseball & softball batting cages, bumper boats, arcade games and mini-golf. Slow Poke Farm, 8910 Cedar Grove (off I-65 at KY 480, exit 116), ☏ +1 502 921-9632. Slow Poke Farm offers a variety of programs that can interest all ages, from an open car cruise, scrapbooking, candlelight dinners on the patio and to the artist within offering various classes weekly. Reservations are required so call early to get a spot on your favorite program. Bullitt County Fair Late June Bullitt County Fairgrounds culminating with the Bullitt Blast fireworks show +1 502 543-8687. Colorfest Late October Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest. Light Up Shepherdsville. 1st Friday in December City Park. Cedar Lakes, Zoneton. Lake Nevin, Clermont, +1 502 955-8512. Hours: M-Sa. The Crossings Golf Club, 205 Letts Rd (KY 1020). Brooks 957-6523. 18-hole, Par 72, championship course. Full-service snack bar, cart rental, covered pavilion, Meeting rooms, and demo/rental clubs. Penn Run Golf Course, KY 2053 east of KY 61 (north of Bullitt-Jefferson County line), +1 502 957-5940. 18-hole golf course, cart rental, and pro shop. Heritage Hills Golf Course. (updated Jul 2022) Jefferson Gun Club, Waterford Road off KY 1020, 957-4661. 85 acres of shotgun heaven! Skeet, sporting clays, trap shooting.

China Buffet, 445 KY 44 East, 921-2891. El Tarasco, 445 KY 44 East, 543-4024. Gatti's Pizza, 162 Joe B. Hall Ave, ☏ +1 502 543-8888. Moby Dick, 1659 Hwy 44 E, ☏ +1 502 543-3412. Bullitt County's outpost of a Louisville-area fast-food seafood chain. Best known for fried cod plates, but the menu also includes several other types of seafood, chicken tenders, and fried bratwurst. However, the chain closed its dining rooms when COVID-19 came on the scene, and didn't start reopening its dining rooms until early May 2022. For now, this location offers only drive-through service. Tumbleweed, 380 Brenton Way (I-65 & Exit 121), ☏ +1 502 955-5747.

Best Western, 211 S. Lakeview Dr (I-65 Exit 117), ☏ +1 502 543-7097, toll-free: +1-800-528-1234. 85 rooms, Three Diamond, AAA Rated; Lounge/Bar; Live Entertainment; Seasonal Pool; Spas & Suites; Full Breakfast Free at Denny's Classic Diner; Deluxe Fitness Center; Coffee Maker; Iron/Board; Hairdryer; Microwave; Refigerator Available Upon Request; Free HBO/Cable; Meeting Room (100); Data Ports: Available in all Rooms, free wireless high-speed internet. Free Shuttle to and From Airport. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, 400 Paroquet Springs (next door To Paroquet Springs Conference Centre), ☏ +1 502 543-8400, toll-free: +1-800-456-4000, [email protected]. 68 rooms, free breakfast, indoor pool, whirlpool, gym room, free YMCA use to guests, meeting room, guest laundry, coffee maker, hairdryer, ironing board, microfridge and data ports in all rooms; free wireless high-speed internet. Fairfield Inn, 282 Brenton Way (I-65 Exit 121), ☏ +1 502-277-9670, toll-free: +1-800-228-2800. 66 rooms, Free Cable; Pay-per-view Movies/Video Games; Coffee Makers, Hairdryers, Iron/Board; Seasonal Pool and Whirlpool; Jacuzzi Suites Available; Guest Laundry; Free Continental Breakfast; Meeting Room (25); Data Ports available in all Rooms, free wireless high-speed internet, Free Shuttle to and From Airport. Comfort Inn Shepherdsville, 191 Brenton Way (I-65 Exit 121), ☏ +1 502 955-5566, toll-free: +1-800-301-0200.

Louisville International Airport is fifteen miles north of Shepherdsville. Shepherdsville can be reached by using Exit 116 (KY 448) or Exit 117 (KY 44) off of I-65.