Shelbyville-Lake, its fame!

The city nestled at Kaskaskia River is in the state of Illinois and a part of Shelby County; Shelbyville is renowned by Lake Shelbyville. The lake is in central Illinois and attracts millions of tourists every year in every season. The lake is a man-made attraction covered by breathtaking scenic views, a perfect location for water activities. The depth of the lake ranges from 16 feet to 67 feet, being the deepest point of it. It attracts many fishermen and is so far a well-known fishing spot. The lake is diverse and surrounded by a mix of habitats; timber, prairies, forests, grasslands, and so much more, and it wouldn't be a surprise to witness numerous species of animals. You can see the geese, ducks, turkey, dove, fox, raccoons, pheasants, and species of deer too. Occasionally the bald eagles and pelicans are guests at the lake.

The lake facilitates you with multiple water recreational activities, boating being the most famous. You can experience the wonders of the city and annual festivals with comfortable accommodation at Shelbyville IL Hotels and forget about the question of where to stay in Shelbyville.

Do you wanna build a scarecrow? The annual scarecrow daze is a highlight of the city and a must-visit if you are in the city around the time. The festival allows you to build the scarecrow. The festival heaping with food vendors and craft vendors treat people with their specialties. Plenty of games for kids and adults are arranged to make the entertainment alike for all age groups. The event is sponsored by Columbus Weekend, and along with this scarecrow daze, another festival sponsored by Columbus weekend is Touchstone energy Balloon Fest. The sky is made to fill with colorful hot air balloons launched from different locations in the morning. The balloon fest is one of the most loved by the locals and tourists.

A night full of the glittery sky: On the 12th of September 2020, the city celebrated 50 years of the dam, and they lit the night sky with sparkling lights at Lake Shelbyville West Recreational Area. A huge number of people came to witness and experience the remarkable celebration.

A small town with big wonders: Shelbyville being a small town, has fewer attractions to entertain its tourists, but the lake is home to numerous incredible activities and recreational areas; people from all around the world visit the city to enjoy the sight of the beautiful Lake Shelbyville.