Shelbyville Attractions
Lake Shelbyville offers many recreational activities including fishing, swimming, water skiing, camping, boating and hiking.
Horace M. Tallman House
Built in 1905 by the inventor of the mechanical pickup hay baler, Horace M. Tallman. The restored home features original furnishings and brass hardware and serves as the office and registration building for The Shelby Inn.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 |
| Close | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 |
Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center
The Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center houses aquariums, reptiles, wildlife displays and some hands-on exhibits for visitors to learn more about Lake Shelbyville.
Hours
May 1 to May 24
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
May 25 to September 3
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
September 4 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Shelby County Courthouse
The Shelby County Courthouse is a Victorian-Gothic building built in 1879. Paintings of the Lincoln-Thornton debate and historically significant people are on display.
