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Equestrian heritage meets bourbon culture

Shelbyville sits at the crossroads of Kentucky's most celebrated traditions, where championship horse farms share the landscape with acclaimed distilleries. Known as the American Saddlebred Capital of the World, this town of 17,000 offers appointment-only tours of working breeding facilities where you can watch trainers work with horses descended from Civil War officers' mounts. The downtown historic district showcases late-Victorian architecture along brick-paved walkways, anchored by Wakefield-Scearce Galleries—one of the country's largest collections of English antiques housed in an 1825 former girls' academy.

Distilleries and distinctive dining

The bourbon experience ranges from Bulleit's modern sustainable facility with cocktail crafting classes to Jeptha Creed's farm-to-bottle operation using heirloom Bloody Butcher corn grown on their 64 acres. Both offer private tastings beyond standard tours. For dining, The Bell House serves chef-prepared Kentucky Hot Brown in a restored 1902 home, while Claudia Sanders Dinner House—established by Colonel Sanders for his wife—continues serving white-tablecloth southern cuisine. The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass provides Kentucky's only access to luxury brands like Gucci and Tory Burch at outlet pricing.

Strategic positioning for exploration

Located 30 miles east of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport along I-64, Shelbyville serves as an ideal base between Kentucky's two largest cities. A rental car proves essential for exploring area distilleries and horse farms, though downtown remains walkable. Day trips to Lexington's Kentucky Horse Park or Frankfort's Capitol take under an hour.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shelbyville

Can I use my miles on Delta Stays to book hotels in Shelbyville?

Yes, you're welcome to use your Delta miles to book your Shelbyville hotel stay, or if you prefer, you can combine your miles with cash for more flexibility. Upon accessing your Delta SkyMiles® account, you will find Member-valued offers at participating properties that could enhance your visit.

What is the benefit of booking my Shelbyville hotel directly on Delta Stays?

SkyMiles Members can earn 2 miles per $1 spent on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals booked through Delta Stays, get access to Member offers at select properties, and can pay with miles, cash, or a combination of both. To ensure you earn your miles, simply sign in to your SkyMiles account or enter your SkyMiles number at checkout when paying with cash. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

Is it possible to change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Cancellation policies differ depending on the property you choose. Make sure to review the cancellation terms displayed in the property information section before confirming your reservation. You will notice that refundable options are available for some rates, while others may be non-refundable. Changes and cancellations to your booking may result in a different amount of miles earned and awarded to your account.

Can I use my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card to book?

Yes, your Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Card grants you additional miles and valuable benefits, including an annual credit of up to $200 on your statement applicable toward prepaid accommodation or vacation rental reservations made through Delta Cars and Stays. These offers are subject to specific terms. To explore all the benefits available with your card, please visit the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page for complete details.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

Occasionally, Delta Stays may offer SkyMiles Members an opportunity to earn Medallion® Qualification Dollars on hotels and vacation rentals booked through Delta Stays. We recommend accessing the Delta Stays MQD Offer page to view current MQDs promotions and examine their terms and conditions.

Do I need to have a Delta SkyMiles account to book hotels on Delta Stays?

While Delta Stays welcomes all travelers to use their hotel booking services, obtaining SkyMiles account unlocks additional benefits including mile-earning opportunities and access to Member-only rates and promotions. As a Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 you spend on Delta Cars and Stays (excluding taxes and additional charges). Plus joining SkyMiles is free. Become a Member today by visiting the delta.com.

On Delta Stays, can I book a vacation rental?

Absolutely, Delta Stays features an extensive portfolio of vacation rentals in addition to traditional hotel accommodations. You have access to numerous homes, condos, and specialty lodging options powered by Vrbo to suit your travel preferences. You can discover these alternative accommodations by visiting the Vacation Rentals page.

What's a good time of year to visit Shelbyville?

To experience Shelbyville during great weather, consider a visit in May when temperatures are comfortable and the landscape is lush, though prices peak during Derby Week. For off-peak pricing and fewer crowds, consider visiting during February when temperatures are cooler with quieter streets and lower hotel rates.

Which hotels in Shelbyville are near Talon Winery?

Talon Winery's dramatic barrel-vaulted tasting room showcases Kentucky wines amid rolling countryside. Live music fills weekend afternoons on the outdoor porch. One popular hotel is Marriott Louisville East which is a short drive away.

Which hotels in Shelbyville are located near Jeptha Creed Distillery?

This family-owned distillery crafts spirits using heirloom Bloody Butcher corn from their own farm. Tour the production process and sample unique bourbons led by a master distiller. Marriott Louisville East is a popular hotel, which is just a short drive away.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar