Located approximately 22 miles southeast of Indianapolis, Shelbyville is the county seat of Shelby County. The city is named after Isaac Shelby, Kentucky’s first and fifth governor, and a soldier in Dunmore’s War, the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. To learn more about the area’s history, make your way to the Grover Museum. The museum’s Streets of Old Shelby exhibit takes you back in time to the early 1900s to see building fronts and room interiors that showcase what life was like during that period. The museum also features a doll house that’s a scale model of an 1880s Victorian home; as well as a gallery dedicated trains, and other exhibits.
Shelbyville is also home to the Indiana Grand, which is one of the area’s premier entertainment destinations. This facility features casino gaming, horse racing, dining and nightlife. It hosts shows and concerts during the year, as well.If you want to see even more of central Indiana when staying at one of our Shelbyville hotels, you’re just a quick drive away from Indianapolis! There, you can see attractions like the Indiana Motor Speedway, White River State Park and the Indianapolis Zoo. And at the end of the day, you’ll have a room where you can relax and refresh – to make the most out of your trip. Reserve your room at one of the Choice Hotels in Shelbyville, IN. Book today! Plan your trip with our Indiana travel guide.