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  • Exciting nightlife! Many Shelbyville residents drive to Louisville for weekend entertainment, but there is plenty to do in this seemingly quiet suburb. Bungalow Joe's is a local hot spot, as is the Tumbleweed Tex Mex Grill & Margarita Bar.

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  • Abundant outdoor recreation opportunities! Those living and working in Shelbyville make a point of taking advantage of the great outdoors whenever possible. Horseback riders adore Red Orchard Park, which offers plenty of mowed trails. The Clear Creek Park is nothing short of a recreational wonder, with visitors enjoying its outdoor tennis courts, basketball court, swimming pool and walking trails. Abundant team building opportunities are available at the park's popular Leadership Challenge Course.
  • Golfer's paradise! In addition to horseback riding and camping, Shelbyville offers plenty of opportunities for golfing fun. Open to the public, the Clear Creek Golf Center hosts a variety of clinics, tournaments and other events. Weissinger Hills boasts a gorgeous golf course, complete with rolling hills and tees that accommodate a variety of skill levels.
  • Low property taxes! The property tax rate in Shelbyville is more than reasonable, with local homeowners paying $9.08 per $1,000 of home value. This is considerably lower than the United States median property tax rate of $12.07. By saving money on property taxes, homeowners are better able to invest in home improvement supplies from Shelby Hardware and Lentini Home Improvements.
  • New homes! The median home age in Shelbyville is only 22 years, so it is more than possible for prospective homeowners to score recently constructed houses. Many of the newer properties in Shelbyville involve rent to own setups, which are ideal for aspiring homeowners not quite ready to invest in their own homes. The Cloverbrook Farms offer a variety of opportunities for prospective homeowners on the hunt for new houses. Newer properties are also abundant along Edgemont Way.
  • Farm tours! Shelbyville has a rich farming history, with the area having achieved an especially stellar reputation for its saddle horses. The Shelbyville Tourism Commission offers guided tours of several of the city's remaining saddlebred farms. These require reservations, but are completely free. For a farm experience less focused on horses, stop by the Gallrein Farms for berry picking, corn maze adventures and produce shopping. Younger visitors enjoy spending time at Gallrein's petting zoo, which features goats, rabbits, sheep, llamas and a miniature horse.

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