FEATURING Attractions, Outdoor Activities, Events, Shopping, Lodging, Dining, and much more!
Paid in part by the Kentucky Department of Travel & Tourism
1.800.448.1069 • www.kentuckylakebarkley.org
CONTENTS AREA TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES Ballard County Chamber & Tourism 547 West Kentucky Dr PO Box 322, LaCenter 42056 (270) 665-8277 www.ballardtourism.org
Hopkinsville-Christian County CVB 2800 Fort Campbell Blvd Hopkinsville 42240 (270) 885-9096 • 800-842-9959 www.VisitHopkinsville.com
Cadiz-Trigg County Tourist Commission 5748 Hopkinsville Rd Cadiz 42211 (270) 522-3892 • 888-446-6402 www.Cadiz-Lakebarkley.com
Kentucky Department of Travel & Tourism 500 Mero St, Floor 22 Frankfort 40601 800-225-TRIP www.kytourism.com
Carlisle County Judge/Executive Court St, Bardwell 42023 (270) 628-5451
Kentucky Great River Region Organization PO Box 275, Clinton 42031 (270) 705-0506 www.kygrro.org
Fulton County Judge/Executive 2004 S 7th St, Hickman 42050 (270) 236-2594 Grand Rivers Tourism 1858 JH O’Bryan Ave Grand Rivers 42045 (270) 362-0152 • 888-493-0152 www.grandrivers.org Hickman (City) Recreation & Tourist Commission 1812 S 7th St, Hickman 42050 (270) 236-9335 www.hickmankytourism.com Hickman County Judge/Executive 110 E Clay St, Clinton 42031 (270) 653-4369
Lake Barkley Tourism Commission 82 Days Inn Dr, Kuttawa 42055 (270) 388-5300 • 800-355-3885 www.lakebarkley.org Land Between The Lakes 100 Van Morgan Dr Golden Pond 42211 (270) 924-2000 • 800-LBL-7077 www.lbl.org Livingston County Tourism 721 Complex Dr Grand Rivers 42045 (270) 928-4005 • 800-977-0325 livingston@paducah.com Marion Tourism Commission 213 S Main St, Marion 42064 (270) 965-5015 • 800-755-0361 www.marionkentucky.org
Marshall County Tourism 93 Carroll Rd Draffenville 42025 (270) 527-3128 • 800-467-7145 www.kentuckylake.org Mayfield-Graves County Tourism Commission 201 E College St Mayfield 42066 (270) 247-6101 www.mayfieldtourism.com Murray Convention & Visitor’s Bureau 201 S 4th St, Murray 42071 (270) 759-2199 • 800-651-1603 www.tourmurray.com Oak Grove Tourist Commission 105 Walter Garrett Ln Oak Grove 42262 (270) 439-5675 • 866-779-1250 www.visitoakgroveky.com Paducah CVB 128 Broadway, Paducah 42001 (270) 443-8783 • 800-PADUCAH www.paducah.travel Princeton Tourism Commission 206 E Market, Princeton 42445 (270) 365-9575 www.princetonkytourism.com Todd County Welcome Center PO Box 505, Elkton 42220 (270) 265-7070 www.toddcountyca.org
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Big Bear Resort & Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Lakeside Campground & Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Buzzard Rock Resort & Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Land Between The Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cadiz/Trigg County Tourist Commission . . . . . . . 17
Lighthouse Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Days Inn of Kuttawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Livingston County Tourist Commission . . . . . . . . 39
Eddy Creek Marina Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Marshall County Tourist Commission . . . . . . . . . . 47
Grand Rivers Tourist Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Moors Resort & Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Murray CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hampton Inn of Kuttawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Oak Grove Tourism Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Hopkinsville/Christian County CVB . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . 37
Kentucky Dam Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Patti’s 1880’s Settlement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Kentucky Great River Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Princeton Tourist Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Kentucky State Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 & 51
Prizer Point Resort & Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Kuttawa Harbor Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Shawnee Bay Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lake Barkley Tourist Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Venture River Water Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Kentucky & Barkley Lakes Official Vistor’s Guide / 1-800-448-1069
OFFICIAL KWW VISITORS’S GUIDE Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Hot Area Websites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Why Come to Western Kentucky? . . . . 10 Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Land Between The Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Outdoors in Western Kentucky . . . . . . . 42 Marinas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 This Visitor’s Guide is published by Kentucky’s Western Waterland paid in part by the Kentucky Department of Travel & Tourism on behalf of the Western Lakes & Rivers Region. KWW is a non-profit organization promoting tourism throughout western Kentucky: 721 Complex Drive, Grand Rivers, KY 42045, (270) 928-4411 or 800-448-1069 www.kentuckylakebarkley.org. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information published in the Guide. However, KWW is not responsible for errors or omissions that may occur. All advertising information is the responsibility of the individual advertiser. Photography, Maps and Information: Marty Colburn, Grand Rivers Tourism, Robert G. Davis, Land Between The Lakes, Great River Road Organization, Paducah CVB, Hopkinsville CVB, National Quilt Museum, Wrangler’s Riding Stable, Green Turtle Bay Resort, Tom Fusco, Kentucky Shores Family Fun Center, Cadiz Tourism Commission, Marshall County Tourism Commission, Kentucky Opry, Marion Tourism Commission, Oak Grove Tourism, Janice Farley, and Kentucky Department of Travel & Tourism. Layout & Design: Scott McWilliams Information Coordinators: Sandy Davis & Angie Meffert Project Director: Marinel Larkin
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WELCOME We welcome you to Kentucky’s Western Waterland, home of the largest body of water between the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico—the canal-connected Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley! Combine the lakes with the Ohio, Cumberland, Tennessee, and Mississippi Rivers to find a virtual playground of recreation in the 15 counties of western Kentucky. Only in Kentucky’s Western Waterland can you experience 3,000 miles of lake-shoreline, 170,000 acres of protected forest in a National Recreation Area, hundreds of miles of trails, and thousands of acres of navigable water. State parks, resorts, and campgrounds dot the shores of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley—perfect for enjoying the lakes. The numerous marinas can provide for all your boating needs. Additionally, the lakes are internationally known for competitive and recreational fishing. Big Lakes! Big Fish! Enjoy an exciting mix of authentic Kentucky arts, culture, historic sites, and family-friendly entertainment and activities. Western Kentucky’s vast shores and open doors beckon you!
THERE’S ONLY ONE— AND THEY ARE ALL IN WESTERN KENTUCKY There’s only one Land Between The Lakes. Discover this 170,000 acre National Recreation Area.
There’s only one National Quilt Museum. Enjoy vibrant exhibits of contemporary and traditional quilts.
There’s only one Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. It passes through seven western Kentucky counties, with many interesting things to learn about the Cherokee Nation’s forced march to Oklahoma.
There’s only one Great River Road. Designated as a National Scenic Byway, the roadway lies along the Western Kentucky Mississippi River Counties. Find information on these and other attractions of Western Kentucky on pages 12-22.
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There are so many memorable experiences waiting for you at any of Kentucky’s western state parks. From beautiful lakes, hiking trails and wildlife watching to award-winning golf courses, boating and casual dining, you’ll be amazed with the fun adventures you can have. So make your reservation today at one of Kentucky’s state park hotels, cottages or campgrounds and create your own experience.
HOT WEBSITES in the Area Big Bear Resort
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Grand Rivers Tourism
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Kentucky Dam Marina
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www.bigbearkentuckylake.com
www.grandrivers.org
www.kydammarina.com
Benton • 800-922-2327 • (270) 354-6414
Grand Rivers • 888-493-0152 • (270) 362-0152
Gilbertsville • 800-648-2628 • (270) 362-8386
Green Turtle Bay Resort
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Buzzard Rock Resort & Marina
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Kuttawa • 800-826-6238
Grand Rivers • 800-498-0428 • (270) 362-8364
Calvert Drive-In Theatre
Hickory Hill Resort
Kentucky’s Western Waterland
www.calvertdrivein.com
www.hickoryhillresort.com
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Calvert City • (270) 395-4660
Benton • 800-280-4455 • (270) 354-8207
Grand Rivers • 800-448-1069 • (270) 928-4411
Eddy Creek Marina Resort
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Hopkinsville CVB
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Kuttawa Harbor Marina
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www.eddycreek.com
www.visithopkinsville.com
www.kuttawaharbormarina.com
Eddyville • 800-626-2300 • (270) 388-2271
Hopkinsville • 800-842-9959 • (270) 885-9096
Kuttawa • (270) 388-9563
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Lakeside Campground
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Moors Resort
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Patti’s 1880’s Settlement
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Benton • 800-842-9018 • (270) 354-8157
Gilbertsville • 800-626-5472 • (270) 362-8361
Grand Rivers • 888-736-2515 • (270) 362-8844
National Quilt Museum
Prizer Point Marina & Resort
Lighthouse Landing Resort & Marina
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Grand Rivers • 800-491-7245 • (270) 362-8201
Paducah • (270) 442-8856
Cadiz • 800-548-2048 • (270) 522-3762
Malcolm Creek Resort
Oak Grove Tourism
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Shawnee Bay Resort
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Benton • 800-733-6713 • (270) 354-6496
Oak Grove • 866-779-1250 • (270) 439-5675
Benton • 800-272-4413 • (270) 354-8360
Marshall County Tourism
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Paducah CVB
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Venture River
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www.paducah.travel
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Benton • 800-467-7145 • (270) 527-3128
Paducah • 800-PADUCAH • (270) 443-8783
Eddyville • (270) 388-7999
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WHY COME to Western Kentucky? KENTUCKY LAKE It’s hard to imagine a lake with 160,000 acres of water and 2,380 miles of shoreline. But picture this . . . you can fish, swim, ski, tube, sail, drag race and more importantly relax on the lake. While relaxing, tune in Great Oldies on 99.1 to take you back to the day. Kentucky Lake is the second largest manmade lake in the U.S. where you can fish for catfish, crappie, bluegill, white bass, sauger, stripers, and smalland large-mouth bass. Because Kentucky Lake is located on a major waterfowl migration route, over 450,000 waterfowl winter here. Kentucky Lake was created in 1944 when the Tennessee Valley Authority completed the dam on the Tennessee River at Gilbertsville for flood control and generation of hydro-electric power. All of this fun is just a great by-product!
The Tennessee Valley Authority purchased all of the land between the two lakes, the canal on the north, and US Hwy 79 in northern Tennessee and created the nation’s largest in-land peninsula—the 170,000 acre, magnificent National Recreation Area, Land Between The Lakes (LBL). Today LBL is managed by the USDA Forest Service. Designated as a National Scenic Byway and running along a ridge of land between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, the Woodlands Trace is
GREAT RIVER ROAD NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY
LAKE BARKLEY Lake Barkley runs approximately parallel to Kentucky Lake. The US Army Corps of Engineers dammed the Cumberland River at Lake City approximately 20 years after Kentucky Lake was constructed. Lake Barkley covers 57,600 acres at summer pool and has over 1,000 miles of shoreline. It was also constructed for flood control and generation of hydro-electric power. While the lake is best known for its spring crappie runs, catfish and game fish such as large- and small-mouth bass can be caught year-round. Since Lake Barkley is shallower than Kentucky Lake, different techniques must be employed while fishing for the same species. However, the same recreational opportunities exist on both lakes.
LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES Kentucky and Barkley Lakes are connected by a mile-long canal near Grand Rivers (the only community to front on both lakes).
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long-lasting tradition in quilt making! This is just the 2nd such designation in the United States and only the 7th in the world. Take in the impressive 19th century architecture as you visit Downtown antique shops and boutiques or stroll the tree-lined streets of LowerTown, Paducah’s oldest residential neighborhood and home to the highly-acclaimed Artist Relocation Program. A national heritage destination richly populated with culinary artists, painters, potters, print and jewelry makers, Paducah’s artistic landscape connects and inspires people around the world.
a beautiful, easy drive in rolling terrain with opportunities to pull off and explore on your own or at developed interpretive facilities. With no commercial development, LBL is perfect for camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding, hunting, wildlife viewing, environmental education, and historic interpretation. See page 40.
PADUCAH: ART, RHYTHM & RIVERS Visit Paducah, known as Quilt City USA,® a place that celebrates quilting's colors and rhythmic patterns as a world-class art form. Home of the National Quilt Museum, Paducah’s creative culture will move you. In 2013, the United Nations’ Cultural Organization (UNESCO) named Paducah a Creative City of Crafts and Folk Arts for a
In Western Kentucky the roads running the bluffs above the Mississippi River have been designated as part of the Great River Road National Scenic Byway. Throughout history, the Mississippi River influenced many lives: Native American cultures; early French voyagers; African-Americans seeking freedom on the Underground Railroad; and many more. Through its charming river towns and metropolitan cities, historic sites and cultural artifacts, today's Great River Road still links resources, people, and history. While driving this scenic route, stop at ColumbusBelmont State Park to learn more about the Trail of Tears and the US Civil War and to camp on the bluff over the Mississippi River, arguably the most beautiful campground along the Mississippi River. Further north, visit Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site to learn about the culture of the Mississippian Indians.
CHEROKEE TRAIL OF TEARS NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL In 1838, the United States government forcibly removed more than 16,000 Cherokee Indian people from their homelands in Tennessee,
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Alabama, North Carolina, and Georgia, sending them on a long, and, for many, deadly march to “Indian Territory” in what is today Oklahoma. This tragic chapter in American and Cherokee history became known as the Trail of Tears, today commemorated as a 4,900-mile National Historic Trail crossing nine states. Kentucky‘s section of the trail is all found in western Kentucky and includes eight certified sites that can be visited. These sites are in northern Livingston County near the Ohio River, Trail of Tears Park in Hopkinsville, Princeton, Fredonia, Guthrie, Columbus, and between Pembroke and Trenton. Go to www.nps.gov/trte/parkmgmt/certified-siteson-the-trail-of-tears-nht.htm for specific information.
AMISH COMMUNITY Near Marion is the largest Amish Community in Kentucky. While driving in this rural area, you may encounter a slow-moving, black, horse-drawn buggy bearing bonneted women and girls and brimmed straw hat-wearing men and boys. Visiting there is like taking a step back in time, as the Amish have no telephones or electricity and use horses and buggies for transportation. They meticulously care for the land and are skilled craftsmen and artisans in baking and other crafts. Marion helps promote its Amish neighbors by linking them with visitors eager to encounter members of this highly conservative religious group and buy their handmade quilts, mums, gourds, produce, flowers, and furniture.
MURRAY Murray in 2012 was voted the “Friendliest Small Town in America” and is home to the nationally recognized Murray State University. US News & World Report has called it a “Top Tier” university in academic quality for 23 consecutive years. Way to go MSU!
After you are here, there are many other things to do. Visit Attractions on pages 12-23, Performing Arts on pages 24-25, and Calendar of Events on pages 26-31 for a much more comprehensive list of what western Kentucky has to offer.
ATTRACTIONS Outdoor Recreation/Fine Arts/Museums Water Parks/Wineries/Agritourism Western Kentucky has an abundance of attractions for all ages—from fine arts & museums to water recreation & wineries—not to mention, the largest attraction in Kentucky, Land Between The Lakes. Only in Kentucky’s Western Waterland can you experience one of North America’s largest manmade waterways (Kentucky & Barkley Lakes) surrounded by unspoiled, natural environments, abundant outdoor recreation, & authentic Kentucky heritage & hospitality. Come visit the National Quilt Museum of the United States, Marion Amish settlement, & many more attractions. You’re sure to find something for everyone when you visit Kentucky’s Western Waterland. Search the list below by area and community.
Kentucky Lake Area Attractions Aurora/Benton/Calvert City/ Draffenville/Gilbertsville/Hardin
Apple Valley, Hillbilly Garden & Toyland CALVERT CITY • 9351 Hwy 68 W • (270) 366-2301:
A sprawling eclectic art tribute to bygone tacky roadside attractions. Toyland is over 3,000 toys & trains in an operating fantasy toy diorama. Open daily 8am-dusk.
Bluegrass Board Sports BENTON • (270) 906-5043: Stand-up paddle board rentals, board sales, and basic instruction. Call and the boards will be delivered to you. Boards are available 7 days a week from 1 hour, to a week, or more.
Calvert Drive-In Theater CALVERT CITY • 111 Drive-In Ln •
(270) 395-4660: 61st year of double-feature outdoor family movies & good food! Open daily May-Sept and Tues-Sat in Oct-March. Age 12 & older $7; under 12 free. Call or visit the website for movies and times. www.calvertdrivein.com
Forgotten Past BENTON • 3390 US 68 E • (270) 527-9244:
Go-carts, bumper cars, mini golf, gift shop, museum & arcade. Open daily at 1pm Memorial Day-Labor Day & weekends only in May & Sept. www.forgottenpast.com on Ad ge pa
Kenlake State Resort Park
7 AURORA • 542 Kenlake Rd • (270) 474-2211: Gracious hospitality and family fun are the tradition. From camping to boating, hotel to cottages, indoor tennis to radiant garden walks, to stunning lake vistas, this park has all one needs to enjoy a truly relaxing vacation. www.parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/kenlake
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ATTRACTIONS Broadbent’s B&B Foods Kentucky Shores Family Fun Center
KUTTAWA • 257 Mary Blue Rd • (270) 388-0609:
Home of Kentucky’s Grand Champion Country Hams & many other Kentucky products. Free guided tour of entire facility with advance reservations. Viewing windows to see the slicing & deboning processes & packaging anytime. Mon-Sat until 4pm. www.broadbenthams.com
Fairholme, John L. Street Home CADIZ • 89 Main St • (270) 522-7640: Restored
Kentucky Dam Scenic Drive/ Walking & Biking Trail
Kentucky Shores Family Fun Center
GILBERTSVILLE • US 62 • (270) 362-4221:
(270) 362-4774: Over 2300 feet of zipping fun in 8 ziplines and 2 skybridges. Twenty minute outdoor laser tag session played on 3 acres, 1/2 mile long go kart track, Island mini golf, bumper cars & boats, climbing wall, water wars, arcade, & more. Experience a free fall from 100’ at speeds in excess of 60 mph on our all new Hurricane or enjoy a relaxing ride with the entire family on our new Great Balloon Race ride. Pizza, drinks, and ice cream. Combo passes available. Check website for schedule.
Walking & biking trail across the top of Kentucky Dam. Enjoy great views of Kentucky Lake. Reach it from US 62 on the west side of the dam using the access road toward the dam or from US 641 at the beach area of Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park.
Kentucky Dam & Visitor’s Center GILBERTSVILLE • US 62 • (270) 362-4221: This hydroelectric dam is operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority. A self-guided tour of information, photographs, & models in the Center provides the visitor with a power plant experience. Open Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm. www.tva.gov/sites/kentucky.htm on Ad ge pa
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Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
GILBERTSVILLE • 6251 US 641 N •
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(270) 362-8933: Miniature golf & nature trail petting zoo. Open daily in summer; weekends in spring & early fall. Call or check website for open dates. www.maggiesjunglegolf.com
Moonshine Museum and Silver Trail Distillery Welcome Center AURORA • Old CFSB Building • (270) 354-9657:
Original moonshine stills on display and information showing the entire moonshine making process. On the KY Craft Bourbon Trail. www.lblmoonshine.com
Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway
Lake Barkley Area Attractions
CALVERT CITY • 957 Truck Plaza Lane: 3/8 mile oval clay truck. Re-opening in 2014. Races mostly on Saturdays through October. Check website for specifics. www.klmsllc.com
Cadiz/Eddyville/Kuttawa
Kentucky Opry Show
CADIZ • 71 Main St • (270) 522-9056: Changing
exhibits. A mix of local & regional artists is featured with mediums ranging from metal sculpture to watercolor. Museum shop filled exclusively with Kentucky arts & crafts. Admission free for students & members. Donation requested of others. Open Tue-Sat. 10am-4pm and Sunday 1-4pm. www.jmam.org
Jimmy’s Driving Range & Par 3 Course Maggie’s Jungle Golf & Jungle Run
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DRAFFENVILLE • US 641 • (270) 527-3869: This is a family entertainment country music show similar to shows in Branson. The varied line-up of shows includes current stars, tributes to country music stars, comedy, gospel, talent shows, and hot new country. Open year round. Call or visit the website for a schedule of events.
Janice Mason Art Museum
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GILBERTSVILLE • US 641 • (270) 362-4276 or
800-325-0146: Exciting destination with lodge, cottages, and camping. Fully equipped conference center. Enjoy fishing and boating on Kentucky Lake as well as horseback riding, hiking, birding, sand beach and swimming pool, golfing on a beautiful course, and “southern-style” dining overlooking Kentucky Lake.
Victorian home furnished with belongings of 3 generations of the Street family. Tours by appt. www.tclibrary.org/fairholme
Barkley Dam & Visitor’s Center
EDDYVILLE • KY 93 S • (270) 703-6227: Golf driving range open year-round. 9-hole, par 3 course.
Lake Barkley Cruises CADIZ • Lake Barkley Marina • (270) 522-1234:
Yacht cruises for groups up to 50. Sunset, full moon, corporate meetings, weddings, & sight-seeing on Kentucky and/or Barkley Lakes. Also a high-speed water taxi service is available on the Tennessee or Cumberland Rivers. 2-8 persons. Handicapped accessible. www.lakebarkleycruises.com on Ad ge pa
Lake Barkley State Resort Park
7 CADIZ • 3500 State Park Rd • (270) 924-1131: Stay & play at this all inclusive state park. In addition to the boating and fishing fun on Lake Barkley, there is a sand beach with volley ball courts as well as a swimming pool, horseback riding, trap shooting, mountain biking, hiking, fitness center, 18-hole golf course, & game room.
LAKE CITY • US 62 • (270) 362-4236: The visitor’s center theme is “Steamboating on the Cumberland.” Discover what life was like 100 years ago or what it was like to be a steamboat captain or a member of the crew. Open weekdays, 8am-4pm. Call to find dates tours of powerhouse and locks are scheduled.
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Lakeland Jamboree CADIZ • 61 Jefferson St • (270) 924-0900:
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Rose Hill/Lyon County Museum EDDYVILLE • KY 730 • (270) 388-5300:
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Venture River Water Park
1 5 EDDYVILLE • Park Place off US 62 • (270) 388-7999: Wave pool, 12 exciting slides, 2 kiddie pools with interactive slides, Mantanascar Extreme Mat Racing, concessions, & more. Open most days between Memorial Day & Labor Day. Call or visit the website for definite open dates & times.
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Between The Lakes Area Attractions Grand Rivers/Golden Pond
Badgett Playhouse-Home of Variety! Music, Memories & More GRAND RIVERS • 1838 JH O’Bryan • 888-362-4223: VARIETY! Music, Memories & More is a Branson-style musical revue, celebrating music from the past with singers, dancers, & a live band. Open weekends & many Wed & Thu. Special productions throughout the year. Closed in Jan-Feb. Call or visit the website for showtimes. www.grandriversvariety.com
Carriage Service GRAND RIVERS • Horse-drawn carriage rides
through the village March-Dec, Fri-Sat, weather permitting.
Grand Rivers Jetty & Walking Trail GRAND RIVERS • Located beside Lighthouse Landing Resort & Marina: Enjoy fishing or scenic view from the Grand Rivers Jetty overlooking Kentucky Lake. Southern Living Magazine readers recently voted the jetty the 4th most scenic view in the South. Follow the 2-mile walking trail from the jetty, through downtown, & into Little Lake Park.
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Land Between The Lakes
4 GOLDEN POND • 100 Van Morgan Dr • (270) 924-2000 or 800-LBL-7077: Learn about wildlife in this 700-acre ELK & BISON PRAIRIE or participate in hands-on nature programs at WOODLANDS NATURE STATION. Experience history up-close when you visit THE HOMEPLACE living history farm & see how people utilized the environment in the 1800’s or see the bigger picture at the GOLDEN POND PLANETARIUM by viewing spectacular shows of space & the night sky on a 40-foot diameter dome. Open daily. Call or visit the website for dates & times. Also see page 41 for a map. www.lbl.org on Ad ge pa
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Patti’s 1880’s Settlement GRAND RIVERS • 1793 JH O’Bryan Ave •
(270 ) 362-8844: Visit this re-created historical cabin village. Fantastic dining, beautiful gardens, unique gift shops, miniature golf, arcade, remote-controlled boats & cars, & an animal park. Open daily. www.pattis-settlement.com
Turkey Bay OHV Area
Woodlands Nature Station
Copperhead Supercross HOPKINSVILLE • 8690 Shurdan Creek Rd • (270) 885-4957: ATV and motorcycle racing primarily on certain Saturday nights. Track was built with all rider levels in mind—from beginners to the experienced.
Don F. Pratt Memorial Museum
Hopkinsville/Oak Grove Area Attractions Crofton/Dawson Springs/Fairview/ Fort Campbell/Guthrie/Hopkinsville/ Oak Grove/Olmstead/Pembroke
Amazing Acres HOPKINSVILLE • 3445 Deason Rd • (270) 881-2445: Tour this working farm. They offer heritage activities that kids of all ages enjoy and learn from. www.amazingacres.biz
FORT CAMPBELL • 5702 Tennessee Ave (Visitor’s Pass at Gate 4) • (270) 798-3215: History of the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault, the “Screaming Eagles.” The museum covers Fort Campbell & the Eagles from the division’s activation in August 1942 to the present. Open Mon-Sat, 9:30am-4:30pm. www.campbell.army.mil/campbell/prattmuseum
Edgar Cayce Cell Phone Tour HOPKINSVILLE • Downtown Hopkinsville • (270) 854-3056: Either pick up a brochure showing the addresses for the stops or visit online to download a copy of the brochure. Once you are downtown call for information about each stop. www.visithopkinsville.com/qcms/ index.asp?Page=cell phone tour
LBL/GOLDEN POND• 100 Van Morgan Dr •
(270) 924-2000 or 800-LBL-7077: Turkey Bay has approximately 100 miles of designated off-highway vehicle trails that cover a variety of terrain. Call before you haul. www.lbl.org/ohv.html
Wranglers’ Riding Stable
Bravard Vineyard & Winery
Fort Campbell Memorial Park
HOPKINSVILLE • 15000 Overton Rd • (270) 269-2583: Established in 1992, a family-owned & operated winery offering free tastings & vineyard tours. Open Sat. Weekdays by appt.
HOPKINSVILLE • US 41A & Pennyrile Parkway • 800-842-9959: Commemorates the 248 soldiers who died in a plane crash in Newfoundland. Larger than life sculpture of soldier, waterfall, & memorial markers.
Charles Jackson Circus Museum
Fort Campbell Riding Stables
HOPKINSVILLE • 314 E 9th St • (270) 887-4270: Filled from floor to ceiling with various circus memorabilia including circus wagons, animals, & trains, as well as various posters & other items related to the circus. (Extension of the Pennyroyal Area Museum.) Open Mon-Sat.
FORT CAMPBELL • Just outside Gate 10, 6603 11th
Airborne Division & 101st Airborne Division Rd • (270) 798-2629: Scheduled trail rides or pony rides Sat & Sun, March-Nov. Call for reservations. www.fortcampbellmwr.com/recreation/stable
Fort Campbell Skeet Range
Wranglers’ Riding Stable/ Rocking U Stables
Christian Way Farm
FORT CAMPBELL • 6645 101st Airborne Division Ave
HOPKINSVILLE • 19590 Linville Rd •
• (270) 412-4015: New clubhouse, skeet house, & trap house. Open 12pm-8pm Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun. www.fortcampbellmwr.com/Recreation/skeet
(270) 269-2434: See farm animals, ride in a wagon, & play in the corn. Open Saturday 10am-5pm. Also open Mon-Fri in October or call for an appt. Group tours are welcomed. www.christianwayfarm.com
LBL/GOLDEN POND • 100 Van Morgan Dr •
(270) 924-2211: Offers seasonal guided trail rides of 45 or 90 minutes on 100+ miles of trails. Pony rides available. No credit cards. Open daily April-Oct, 9am-4pm. www.lbl.org/horse.html
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Copper Canyon Ranch HOPKINSVILLE • 14750 Ovil Rd • (270) 269-2416: Replicated 1800’s mining town. Live gunfights, comedy, music, games, magic, & ventriloquism. Call for appt. www.coppercanyonkentucky.com
Guild Art Gallery HOPKINSVILLE • Bradford Square Mall • (270) 886-9449: Hopkinsville Art Guild members exhibit original oil, acrylic, & watercolor paintings, photographs, wood turnings, sculptured pieces, & pottery items for sale. The exhibits change quarterly. Open 10am-6pm, Thu-Sat. www.hopkinsvilleartguild.org
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Guthrie Railroad Museum GUTHRIE • 3rd & Kendall • (270) 483-2683: Renovated caboose containing historic railroad displays featuring the L&N Railroad. Call for appointment or go to City Hall across the street. Free admission, but donations accepted.
HillBilly RaceWay OLMSTEAD • 699 Pete Wheeler Rd • (270) 847-9601: 1/10 mile oval, red clay race track sanctioned by the World Karting Association. www.hillbillyraceway.com
Jefferson Davis State Historic Site FAIRVIEW • US 68 • (270) 889-6100:
A 351-foot obelisk marks the birth site of Jefferson Davis on June 3, 1808. Visitor Center & elevator tour to top. Open daily May-Oct & open Nov-April, Fri-Mon. www.parks.ky.gov/parks/historicsites/jefferson-davis
Lone Oak House Museum HOPKINSVILLE • 317 E 16th St.• (270) 707-7026: Built in 1834-35, recently restored, Lone Oak architecture represents the transition between the Federal & Greek Revival periods, with elements of both styles. Call for appt.
MB Roland Distillery PEMBROKE • 137 Barkers Mill Rd, 1-mile from
I-24 Exit 89 • (270) 640-7740: A small-scale, farm distillery using local grains to produce quality, handmade distilled spirits including whiskies & liquors. Stop by for tours, tastings, & sales. Open Wed-Sat 10am-4pm. On the KY Craft Bourbon Trail. www.mbrdistillery.com
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ATTRACTIONS Oak Grove School House
Tie Breaker Family Aquatic Center
Amish Community
OAK GROVE • 103 War Memorial Walking Trail • (270) 439-5675: One-room school house dating to the early 20th century. Call for appointment.
HOPKINSVILLE • 9503 Eagle Way Bypass • (270) 890-0730: Family water park with slides & ripple river. Open daily during the summer. Call or visit the website for specific dates & times. www.tiebreakerpark.com
MARION • 213 S Main St • (270) 965-5015: This 500-resident Amish community has six schools & four church districts. Many homes have shops which sell bentwood furniture, woven rugs, quilts, greenhouse plants, & baked goods. Maps are available at the tourism office or online.
Trail of Tears Commemorative Park
www.marionkentucky.org
HOPKINSVILLE • US 41 S • (270) 886-8033: Part of the campground used by the Cherokee on the Trail of Tears includes grave sites of Chiefs White Path & Fly Smith. The park heritage center is open Tue-Sat, 10am-3pm. A Pow Wow is held the weekend after Labor Day.
COBB • (270) 365-7801: Home of Dr. Amoss who was a champion of the farmer in the face of the tobacco industry that sought to control & drive down prices. Call for appt.
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Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
7 DAWSON SPRINGS • 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Rd • (270) 797-3421: Stay in the lodge or a cottage or enjoy the 2 campgrounds— one for equine camping with horse trails through Pennyrile Forest. Large sand beach and rentals available for pedal boat, canoe, or row boat with or without a trolling motor for a peaceful day—larger motorboats are banned from Pennyrile Lake. Challenging 18-hole golf course or miniature golf course. “Hiking, birding, and photography go together.”
www.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/pennyrile-forest
Pennyroyal Area Museums HOPKINSVILLE • 217 E 9th St • (270) 887-4270: This museum portrays the development of southwestern Kentucky, an area shaped by the Cherokee Trail of Tears, the tobacco wars, & clairvoyant Edgar Cayce. Open Mon-Sat. www.hoptown.org/museum
Pennyroyal Scuba/Blue Springs Resort HOPKINSVILLE • 602 Christian Quarry Rd • (270) 887-2585: With water ranging from 5 to 130 feet depths, Pennyroyal Scuba offers a fullrange of diving experiences from beginner to advanced. With some of the clearest waters in the state and 40+ underwater attractions, Blue Springs is a must-dive destination.
Amoss House Museum
www.trailoftears.org
Cave-In-Rock Ferry War Memorial Walking Trail OAK GROVE • I-24 at Exit 86: Mile-long trail
features markers honoring all U.S. wars & conflicts. Special monuments are on site for Vietnam War veterans. Stroll along the well-lit trail featuring plants natural to this area. Picnic tables are available.
MARION • KY 91 N • (270) 965-5015: This riverboat ferry crosses the Ohio River at Cave-In Rock. The cave once was a headquarters for river pirates. Scenic views—unusual mode of transportation. Free. Open daily 6am9:50pm, weather permitting.
Clement Mineral Museum Woody Winfree FireTransportation Museum HOPKINSVILLE • E 9th St, Adjacent to Pennyroyal Museum • (270) 887-4270: Former fire station that includes fire trucks, automobiles, wagons, buggies, a sleigh, historic photos from the fire department, & a large collection of Christian County license plates. Open 10am-4pm, Mon-Sat.
www.pennyroyalscuba.com
Marion/Princeton Area Attractions
Robert Penn Warren Birthplace Museum
Carrsville/Cobb/Joy/Marion/ Princeton/Salem
MARION • 205 N Walker St • (270) 965-4263: The largest & most spectacular display of fluorite crystal in the world. Other minerals, photographs, records, letters, & mining equipment on display. Scheduled digs throughout the year. Open Wed-Sat, 10am-3pm. www.clementmineralmuseum.org
Crittenden County Historical Museum MARION • 124 E Bellville St • (270) 965-9257: Marion’s oldest church built in 1881, includes displays of local items, collection of military uniforms, & service-related articles, dating back to the Civil War. Open April-Oct, Tue-Sat, 10am-3:30pm. www.crittendenhistorymuseum.org
GUTHRIE • 3rd & Cherry • (270) 483-2683:
Eddy Grove Vineyard
Home of the nation’s first Poet Laureate & three-time Pulitzer Prize winner. Exhibits on the life & works of Warren are featured. Open Tue-Sat, 11:30am-3:30pm, Sun, 2pm-4pm, or by appt. www.robertpennwarren.com/birthpla.htm
Round Table Literary Park HOPKINSVILLE • 720 North Dr • (270) 707-3700: This park boasts a 10.5-ton stone Round Table, complete with 24 seats for noble knights. Steps away, the Sword in the Stone awaits young Arthur’s release. The park, complete with Medieval Wall, includes a replica of Tholos & a Greek/Roman amphitheatre.
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PRINCETON • 300 Martin Rd • (270) 365-9463:
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Adsmore House & Gardens
PRINCETON • 304 N Jefferson St • (270) 365-3114: Built in 1857 & realistically restored. Visitors step back in time to the turn-of-the-century to relive the legacy & lifestyle of a western Kentucky family. Decorations & displays change during the year. Open Tue-Sat, March-Dec. www.adsmore.org
Eddy Grove, home of Medicine Man Wines, offers tastings, sales, & tours. They have Friday lunches & evening “coffee-house” get-togethers with local artists & outdoor summer festivals. Open Tue-Sat, 12pm-6pm in summer. Call for other season hours or schedule by appointment. www.medicinemanwines.com
Knott House Museum PRINCETON • 302 Nichols St • (270) 365-5223:
This museum was the home of Sarah Gertrude Knott, founder of the National Folk Festival. The gallery showcases photos, furniture, jewelry, folk art, & folk musical instruments. Tours by appt.
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Mantle Rock JOY • Just off KY 133 near Joy: Mantle Rock
is a natural rock arch formation spanning 188 feet in width and 30 feet in height under or near which thousands of Cherokees sought shelter and hundreds perished during the winter of 1838-39 when the United States relocated the Cherokee from their homeland in the Smokey Mountains to Oklahoma. Today this sacred site, owned and managed by the Nature Conservancy, is a Native American Historical Landmark and lies along the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail across Western Kentucky. Visit the site to hike a portion of the Trail of Tears and to view Mantle Rock.
MORE THINGS TO DO ON A RAINY DAY Make sure to call before you visit!
MOVIES HOPKINSVILLE: Carmike Cinemas • 4000 Ft. Campbell Blvd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (270) 886-4449 MAYFIELD: Princess Theater • 1102 Paris Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (270) 251-3583 MURRAY: Cheri Theater • 1008 Chestnut St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (270) 753-3314 PADUCAH: Cinemark • 5159 Hinkleville Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (270) 444-6828 PRINCETON: Capitol Cinemas • 203 West Main St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (270) 365-7500
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BOWLING Newsom’s Old Mill Store PRINCETON • 208 E Main St • (270) 365-2482 •
Housed in an 1850’s era building. Visit includes educational & historical background on the curing of Colonel Newsom’s aged hams and first-time buyer tastings. Open Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm & Sat, 9am-3pm. www.newsomscountryham.com
Princeton Art Guild PRINCETON • 115 E. Main St • (270) 365-3959:
Restored 1817 Champion-Shepherdson House, built on lot #1 of the original city plot. Exhibits of local artists. Open Tues-Sat 11am-2pm. www.princetonartguild.org
HOPKINSVILLE: Indian Hills Bowling Alley • 3001 Canton Pike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (270) 885-3936 MAYFIELD: Strike Zone • 921 Red Bird Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (270) 247-0052 MURRAY: Corvette Lanes • 1415 Main St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (270) 753-2202 PADUCAH: Cardinal Lanes Strike & Spare • 816 Joe Clifton Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (270) 443-6441 PRINCETON: Princeton Bowling Center • 451 Marion Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (270) 365-7900
ROLLER SKATING HOPKINSVILLE: Rollerdome Fun Plex • 1230 Skyline Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (270) 885-3663 LEDBETTER: DC’s Skate & Amusement • 1476 US Hwy 60 W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (270) 898-0775 MURRAY: Circus Skate Roller Skating Rink • N US Hwy 641 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (270) 753-9952 PADUCAH: Kingsway Skateland Roller Skating Rink • 3430 Wayne Sullivan Dr . . . . . . . . (270) 443-1646
OTHERS KENTUCKY LAKE AREA (DRAFFENVILLE) • Funky Monkey Pottery Company • 169 US Hwy 68 E
(In Draffenville Plaza) • (270) 252-0001: Paint pottery MURRAY • Creative Canvas • 109 South 4th St • (270) 767-5850: Call for an appointment to be
Mayfield/Murray Area Attractions Fancy Farm/Mayfield/Murray/Symsonia
Calloway County Quilt Trail This is part of the American Quilt Trail. Visit www.murrayquilts.tumblr.com to download the brochure showing the location of almost 40 structures with quilt designs painted on them.
CFSB Center (formerly The Regional Special Events Center at MSU) MURRAY • 1401 KY 121 N • (270) 809-5577: The Center is used for a variety of shows, sports, recreation, & entertainment including Racer basketball games. www.murraystate.edu/cfsbcenter
Clara M. Eagle Gallery
guided step-by-stp in creating your own masterpiece. www.Creativecanvasjill.blogspot.com PADUCAH • Chuck E Cheese’s • 5141 Hinkleville Rd • (270) 442-5114: Run, jump, climb, & play on the attractions, games, & rides. Divided into age appropriate play areas. PADUCAH • YaYa’s Island • 451 Jordan Ave (Behind the Mall) • (270) 408-9292: Indoor play area with arcade, inflatables, climbing structures, & playhouses for children 1-12. Adults get in free. Open daily. www.havefunatyayas.com
Edana Locus House MAYFIELD • 201 E College St • (270) 247-6101: 14-room mansion on 7 acres of landscaped grounds. Houses the Mayfield-Graves County Tourist Commission. Tours by appt.
Display of different media from art classics to contemporary. Open daily.
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Fancy Farm Vineyard
Icehouse Art Gallery & Museum
FANCY FARM • 177 Hayden St • (270) 623-8412:
MAYFIELD • 120 N 8th St • (270) 247-6971: Gallery exhibits a variety of media. Museum displays early area industries. The gift shop has unique hand-crafted items & artwork by regional artists. Open Tue-Sat. www.icehousearts.org
Family-owned vineyard producing award-winning grape & blackberry wines. Call for appt.
MURRAY • 15th & Olive • (270) 809-3052:
www.murraystate.edu/artgallery
will still find high quality handmade brooms at a fourth generation family broom making business. Also features Amish-made hats, baskets, jams, relish, & candy. Call for hours. www.hen-
Henson Broom Shop & General Store SYMSONIA • 1060 KY 348 E • (270) 851-8510: At Henson Broom Shop & General Store you
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ATTRACTIONS Murray Art Guild Exhibitions
Chief Paduke Statue
Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum
MURRAY • 500 N 4th St • (270) 753-4059: Regular exhibitions of local & regional art. Open studios offer community work space for painting, drawing, weaving, & clay with artists working throughout the week. Workshops for adults & youth. The Art Market offers work for sale by local artists. Open Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm.
19th & Jefferson: Legend has it that General William Clark named Paducah in honor of the “Padouca” Indians, a subtribe of the Chickasaw who lived & hunted in the area until Andrew Jackson purchased the lands between the Mississippi & Tennessee Rivers in 1818.
631 Kentucky Ave • (270) 575-5477: The museum is housed in the 1852 home of Civil War General Lloyd Tilghman, CSA. The museum highlights the role of Western Kentucky during the Civil War. Open Tues-Sat, Noon-4pm, April-Nov or by appointment.
www.murrayartguild.org
Glisson Winery Tasting Room
Maiden Alley Cinema & Gallery
126 Market House Square • (270) 495-9463: Daily tasing of the hand-crafted, locally-grown dry to semi-sweet wines. Select from a variety of cheese, chocolates, and unique dishes from the menu to pair with handcrafted Glisson wines.
112 Maiden Alley • (270) 441-7007: Viewings of the best independent, foreign, documentary, classic & short films. Evening film viewings plus weekend matinees. Call or visit the website for showtimes. Rotating art exhibits in lobby gallery, live music, & comedy nights.
Hotel Metropolitan
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Wooldridge Monuments MAYFIELD • Lockridge St • (270) 247-6101: In
the Maplewood Cemetery a large group of sandstone & Italian marble monuments: “The Strange Procession That Never Moves.” Henry G. Wooldridge chose to commemorate his family, pets, & himself with life-sized statues around his tomb.
Wrather West Kentucky Museum MURRAY • (270) 809-4771: Located in Murray State University’s first building. A historical museum promoting understanding of the social, cultural & economic development of western Kentucky. Open Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4pm, Sat, 10am-1pm.
724 Oscar Cross Dr • (270) 443-7918: African-American Heritage Museum. The 1909 hotel housed famous African-American entertainers & sports figures during segregation. Newly-renovated. Call for appt. www.thehotelmetropolitan.org Paducah International Raceway
National Quilt Museum of the United States 215 Jefferson St • (270) 442-8856: Paducah’s #1 tourist attraction. Exhibits of 150 new & antique quilts. Largest quilt museum in the world. Open year round Mon-Sat (also Sundays April-October). Closed major holidays. Group tours available. www.quiltmuseum.org
Paducah Cell Phone Walking Tour While in downtown Paducah, dial (270) 854-3050 to experience Paducah’s rich history through the many historic & architectural treasures of earlier times.
Paducah Area Attractions Beacon Dragway 4460 Shemwell Lane • (270) 898-8100: Adrenaline-filled racing and entertainment for drag racing enthusiasts. The drag strip features a 36-foot-wide and 170-foot-long concrete burnout and launch pad and a state-of-the-art timing system and scoreboards and illuminated towers.
Paducah International Raceway 4445 Shemwell Ln • (270) 898-7469: This 3/8th mile high-banked oval, owned by several NASCAR drivers, hosts several high-profile events including NASCAR Nights, The USA World 50, & the Tri-Track Challenge. Regular races are held on Fri, March-Sept. Call or visit the website for schedule & details.
Bluegrass Downs Racetrack 150 Downs Dr • (270) 444-7117: Featuring live harness horse racing on June 20-July 20. Call for specific dates & times. Simulcasting other races Fri-Sun at 1pm all year. www.caesars.com/bluegrassdowns/live-racing.html
Chief Paduke Gun Club
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Jeferson Street Whiskey Company 407 Jefferson St • (270) 414-5368: Discover Western Kentucky's moonshine legacy as you tour the whiskey stills. Sample local flavors including peach, watermelon, and apple pie. Open Mon-Sat. Seasonal hours.
WEST PADUCAH • 10425 Ogden Landing Rd •
(270) 488-3248: Four regulation skeet fields and one trap field are available to the public Wed, 5pm until dark (April through Sep) and Sat and Sun, noon until 5pm (March through Oct)
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John’s Pass Carriage Service 2nd & Broadway • (618) 410-6996: Step back in time! Enjoy an old-fashioned leisurely ride along the Ohio River past the Paducah Wall to Wall flood wall murals, brick sidewalks & tree-lined streets of Market House Square. Open Fri-Sat.
Paducah Railroad Museum 200 Washington St • (270) 908-6451: Displays of railroad equipment & memorabilia, tools, lanterns, signals, signs, train-dispatching controls, maps, & photographs. New simulator gives the sensation of riding in a locomotive cab. Open Wed-Fri, 1pm-4pm & Sat 10am-4pm or call for appt. www.paducahrr.org
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Paducah Renaissance District & LowerTown Art District Downtown & LowerTown (Home of the Artist Relocation Program): Studios & galleries of resident & itinerant artists, performing arts, cinema, the National Quilt Museum, & exciting events such as BBQ on the River. Enjoy the exceptional cuisine of our local restaurants & browse the specialty shops of our historic district. www.paducahalliance.org
CIVIL WAR “Both sides of the American Civil War considered Kentucky a key to Victory. Lincoln is reported to have said that he hoped to have God on his side, but he must have Kentucky.” —James M. McPherson, National Civil War Historian.
Paducah Shooters Paintball Field 3919 Cairo Rd • (270) 443-3758: Paint guns and accessories available for rental. Call for an appointment.
Paducah “Wall to Wall” Murals Riverfront: Renowned artist Robert Dafford captures Paducah’s rich history in life-sized paintings on the river city’s floodwall. These panoramic “Portraits of Paducah’s Past” overlook the confluence of the Ohio & Tennessee Rivers.
PAPA Gallery (Purchase Area Painters’ Alliance) 124 Broadway • (270) 575-3544: Represents over 100 local artists featuring original work in most media. The Gallery offers complete new shows four times a year. Free. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. www.thepapagallery.com
Purple Toad Winery 4275 Old US 45 • (270) 554-0010: Walk through the vines & visit the tasting room with selections from sweet to dry. They also have Kentuckymade cheeses & wines made from blackberries & strawberries. Open Mon-Sat. Call or visit the website for times. www.purpletoadwinery.net
River Discovery Center 117 S Water St • (270) 575-9958: State-of-theart, interactive exhibits tell the story of the Four Rivers region. Features a boat simulator, river functions, & wildlife habitats. It also includes water-filled exhibits displaying a working lock & dam model. Open Mon-Sat, 9:30am5pm (also April-Nov, Sun, 1pm-5pm).
The most vulnerable area in the Confederate defensive line in the Western Theater was the state of Kentucky. The Tennessee, Cumberland, and Mississippi rivers were potential avenues for a Union invasion of the South through Kentucky and into Tennessee and beyond. In the fall of 1861 Confederate General Polk fortified the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River at Columbus, Kentucky. He had earthwork forts surrounded by infantry trenches, 17,000 soldiers, 90 large cannon, 50 smaller field cannon, land mines, river mines, and a mile-long chain of twenty-pound links, supported by barges that stretched across the river from Belmont, Missouri to Columbus, Kentucky and held in place by a six-ton anchor buried inside the fort. The Confederates proudly called Columbus the “Gibraltar of the West.” In addition, Confederate forces built three forts on the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers in southern Kentucky and northern Tennessee to defend the two rivers. In January 1862, General U.S. Grant went around Columbus and took all three forts on the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers, opening passage for his supply ships. Outflanked, Columbus was abandoned by General Polk in March 1862. Columbus was immediately occupied by Union forces and became an important military river and railroad supply depot for the rest of the Mississippi River. Columbus Belmont State Historic Park showcases the anchor, links from the mile-long chain, cannons, earthworks, and a Civil War Museum. Important sites to visit that are listed in Attractions are: Columbus-Belmont State Park in Columbus; Jefferson Davis Monument State Historic Site in Fairview; Market House Museum in Paducah; Tilghman House & Civil War Museum in Paducah; Paducah Wall to Wall Murals; War Memorial Walking Trail in Oak Grove; Crittenden County Historical Museum in Marion; Barlow House Museum in Barlow; and the Hickman County Museum in Clinton. In addition, there are numerous monuments and battlefields scattered throughout western Kentucky.
Trolley Rides
www.riverdiscoverycenter.org
Hop on board the complimentary ride through Historic Downtown and the LowerTown Arts Districts. Operates Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm and Sat, 9am-4pm, April-Augst.
Steam Locomotive No.1518
Wacinton Indian Statue
Kentucky & S Water • (270) 443-8783: This Mikado steam engine was the last “Iron Horse” used by the Illinois Central Railroad.
2915 Park Ave: View Wacinton, a handcarved wooden statue that stands near the entrance of Noble Park. The statue honors the Chickasaw who claimed the lands in
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Western Kentucky & Tennessee, part of the “Trail of the Whispering Giants.”
Whitehaven Welcome Center 1845 Lone Oak Rd • (270) 554-2077: This circa 1860’s mansion now serves as a Welcome Center for I-24 at Exit 7 in Paducah. The second floor boasts memorabilia of Alben W. Barkley, Vice President under Harry Truman. Lobby open 24 hours. Tours by appt. or if staff available.
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ATTRACTIONS William Clark Market House Museum
Army. Local household, farm, medical, & military items. Open Wed & Sat, 1-4pm or by appointment
121 S 2nd St • (270) 443-7759: Artifacts from the Civil War, WWI, & WWII are on display, including many items relating to Paducah’s Federal occupation. Visit an entire 2-story 1877 drugstore with gingerbread woodwork interior. See many other items from Paducah’s history. Mon-Sat 12-4. Large group tours by appt. Closed Dec 15 to 1st Sat in March.
Jamieson Distillery HICKMAN • 3855 State Route 125 •
(901) 722-5722: Visit one of Kentucky’s newest bourbon distilleries. As traditional as Southern Hospitality, so is tasting America’s native spirit— Bourbon. Opening mid 2014. www.grro.org
www.markethousemuseum.com
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COLUMBUS • 350 Park Rd • (270) 677-2327:
Kentucky’s Smallest Jail
200 Broadway • (270) 442-2453: Features changing exhibits of works by regional and international artists. Gallery store offers Kentucky crafted goods and other original art and craft media. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.
Columbus-Belmont State Park offers interpretive exhibits in a farmhouse that was a Civil War infirmary. Walk the grounds to see cannons, Confederate earthwork, anchor & part of the chain that was stretched across the Mississippi River to block Union passage. Open daily May-Sept. Miniature golf, snackbar and conference center available.
BARLOW • Next to Barlow City Hall • (270) 334-3500: Contact City Hall for free tour.
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Columbus-Belmont Museum & State Park
Kentucky Veterans and Patriots Museum
Kentucky Great River Road Area Attractions
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WICKLIFFE • 635 Phillips Dr • (270) 335-3128 or (270) 210-2452: Visit this museum because in order to have Heroes tomorrow, we must honor the Heroes of yesterday and today. Open Thu-Sat, 10am-4pm or call for appointment.
Arlington/Bardwell/Barlow/Cayce/ Clinton/Columbus/Cunningham/Fulton/ Hickman/Kevil/La Center/Wickliffe
Dorena-Hickman Riverboat Ferry
Warren Thomas Museum
HICKMAN • KY Hwy 1354 • (731) 693-0210:
HICKMAN • 603 Moulton St • (270) 236-2423:
Riverboat ferry on the Mississippi River operating on a daily basis between Dorena, MO & Hickman, KY that allows both vehicles & pedestrians. Push the button to call the ferry to cross “Old Man River.” www.dorena-hickmanferryboat.com
Museum, housed in an old church, highlights the history of the area’s African-American community including clothing & memorabilia. Donations accepted. Call for appt.
Drake Lake Archery Range
CUNNINGHAM • US Hwy 62 E • (270) 624-2184: A 300’ dirt track with monthly scheduled races. Drag, youth, & ATV racing.
www.theyeiser.org
Barlow House Museum BARLOW • 509 Broadway • (270) 334-3010 or 270-334-3691: Features displays of area history, Barlow family personal items, genealogy, furniture, & collections from Victorian days. Open Mon, Fri, & every 3rd & 4th Sun,1pm-4pm or by appointment. www.ballardchamber.org
Carnegie Library Museum & Visitor Center
West Kentucky Raceway KEVIL • 8225 Conway Rd • (270) 462-3567:
Public archery range with practice archery course. They get you ready for the big hunt. Open daily 8am-8pm.
HICKMAN • 808 Moscow St • (270) 236-2902:
This restored 1906 Carnegie Library, currently housing the Hickman Chamber of Commerce, sits on the bluffs at the confluence of the Mississippi River and Bayou de Chien providing a spectacular scenic view of Missouri and Kentucky. There are significant resources on the rich history of river and rail transportation, the American Civil War, and Mississippian Indian Era culture.
Cayce Junction Jamboree CAYCE • Intersection KY 94 & KY 239 • (731)
884-8934: Live music venue located in the transformed historical 1936 Cayce High School.
Fort Jefferson Memorial Cross
www.westkentuckyraceway.com on Ad ge pa
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Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site
WICKLIFFE • US 51: A 95-foot lighted cross,
WICKLIFFE • 94 Green St • (270) 335-3681:
situated on Fort Jefferson Hill, overlooks the confluence of the Mississippi & Ohio Rivers, & can be seen from Kentucky, Illinois & Missouri.
Archaeological site of Native American village featuring mounds, a museum with exhibits of American Indian Village life, Mississippian culture artifacts, a nature trail, picnic area, and gift shop. Open March 16 to Nov 15 (including Memorial Day and Labor Day) from 9am-4:30pm Wed-Sun. Open other times by appointment.
Great River Road Scenic Byway & Bikeway The Great River Road is a collection of state, federal, & local roads that follow the course of the Mississippi River through ten states of the United States, including the 4-westernmost counties of Kentucky—Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, & Hickman. Through its charming river towns, historic sites, & cultural artifacts, today's Great River Road links resources, people, & history.
www.parks.ky.gov/parks/historicsites/wickliffe-mounds
Wright’s Area 252 ATV Riding Park
LA CENTER • 270 Broadway • (270) 665-5057:
Hickman County Museum
Events venue with hand-painted historical Wall of Murals on the exterior.
CLINTON • 221 E Clay St • (270) 653-6948:
ARLINGTON • 378 County Rd 1219 • (270) 655-2200: Discover over 12 miles of ATV trails stretched across 252 acres of hills & valleys. Permit required. Contact the Carlisle County Judge/Executive to obtain current listing of retail establishments where the permit is available.
1870’s home of a captain in the Confederate
www.kygrro.org/wrights-area-252-riding-park
Celebration Plaza
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PERFORMING ARTS
Live on Stage
RECURRING PERFORMANCES
Kentucky Opry Performers
Variety! Music, Memories & More GRAND RIVERS • Badgett Playhouse • (888) 362-4223: Live theatre every Friday & Saturday March-December. Additional shows during hot weather and holidays. At least 20 different shows in 2014 including musical reviews and the Christmas Spectacular. GrandRiversVariety.com
Kentucky Opry Country Music Show DRAFFENVILLE • (270) 527-3869: Various musical shows throughout the year on Saturday and some Fridays including the 25th Annual Talent Search, Bluegrass Jam sessions, special Christmas shows, plus many more. KentuckyOpry.com
PERIODIC PERFORMANCES Performances scheduled at press time are listed. Call or visit websites for additional times and productions.
Twilight Theatre Productions
Southern Kentucky Independent Theatre (SKIT)
AURORA • Kenlake State Resort Park •
CADIZ • (270) 522-9056: Community theatre
Home to the Purchase Players, a local repertory
(270) 436-2399: Professional theatre since 1967. Performances on Friday and Saturday. Reserve dinner by Wednesday.
affiliated with the Janice Mason Art Museum. jmam.org/skit.htm
group. PurchasePlayers.com 2/14-2/16 & 2/21-23 Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.
TwilightCabaretProductions.org 1/18 Stage Reading of new American play 4/11-4/12 International Surpise 6/20-7/26 Summer Main Stage Production
of new American play 9/7 Lunch with Shakespearan Ladies 12/7 Kenlake Christmas with the Clauses
Performing Arts Center MAYFIELD • 304 W Water St • (270) 251-9035:
Alhambra Theatre
MSU Theatre & Dance Department
HOPKINSVILLE • 507 S Main St (Old L&N Railroad Depot) • (270) 887-4023: Features traveling productions and repertory theatre.
MURRAY • Murray State University •
PennyRoyalArts.org 1/25 Ann Jones Live 2/8 Route 66: Finding Nat King Cole 4/11 The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe
murrystatetickets.universitytickets.com 2/20-2/23 The Amish Project 4/3 & 4/6 The Trojan Woman 4/24-4/27 Dog Sees God
(270) 809-4421: Student productions and touring concerts.
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GRAND RIVERS, KENTUCKY THE VILLAGE BETWEEN THE LAKES
Visit us online at www.grandrivers.org for a complete Grand Rivers calendar of events
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Alhambra Theatre
Playhouse in the Park
Market House Theatre
MURRAY • 701 Gil Hopson Dr, MurrayCalloway County Park • (270) 759-1752: This local repertory group is housed in a 1907 train depot. PlayhouseInThePark.net 2/7-2/23 Monty Python’s Spamalot 3/21-3/30 Charlotte’s Web 4/24-4/27 & 8/8-8/10 Gee’s Bend 5/16-5/25 The Last Five Years 6/13-6/22 On Golden Pond 8/21-8/23 Love, Loss, and What I Wore 9/5-9/14 Grace and Glorie 10/24-11/9 Legally Blond–The Musical 12/5-12/14 Junie B, in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!
PADUCAH • 132 Market House Sq • (270) 444-6828: Repertory group performing in the historic 1905 Market House. mhtplay.com 1/16-1/25 Fox On The Fairway 2/27-3/9 How I Became a Pirate 3/17-3/27 Steel Magnolias 6/5-6/22 Young Frankenstein–The Musical
Carson Center (The) PADUCAH • 100 KY Ave • (270) 450-4444:
Features a variety of big name entertainers & traveling productions. TheCarsonCenter.org 1/13-1/14 Million Dollar Quartet 1/17 Tim Hawkins Live 1/19 Popovich Comedy Pet Theater 1/27 Sid The Science Kid Live 2/9 Ken Davis Presents Fully Alive 3/7 ERTH’s Dinosaur Zoo 3/8 The Screwtape Letters 3/18 The Miracle Worker 3/25-3/26 Rock of Ages 4/9-4/10 Bring It On–The Musical 5/8-5/9 The Addams Family 5/15 David Phelps Classic in Concert
Paducah Symphony Orchestra PADUCAH • 201 Broadway • (270) 444-0065:
Professional musicians who play everything from classical to contemporary. Most performances are at the Carson Center. PaducahSymphony.org 2/1 Rachmaninoff ’s 2nd Symphony 3/1 Ravel’s Piano Concerto 4/12 A Choral Finale
West KY Community & Technical College Fine Arts Center PADUCAH • (270) 534-3212: Student and traveling productions held at the Clemens Fine Arts Center. ArtsinFocus.org 2/23 Fisk Jubilee Singers 3/8 The Hunts 4/24 Swan Lake by the Moscow Festival Ballet
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EVENTS RECURRING EVENTS Bluegrass Downs PADUCAH • 150 Downs Dr • (270) 444-7117:
Live Harness Racing June 20 – July 20 & simulcast thoroughbred & harness racing from other tracks year round. Wed-Sun. casears.com/bluegrassdowns
2014 Festivals & Celebrations
For the following Events, please call the number or visit the website listed for the latest information. Every event is subject to change.
JANUARY 1/10-1/12 Gathering of Eagles and Live Raptor Show at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park in Gilbertsville (800) 325-0146
2/15 Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Kentucky Dam Marina in Gilbertsville (800) 325-0146
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2/21-2/23 Oil Painting Weekend at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (800) 325-1711
1/10-1/12 Winter Rook Tournament at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (800) 325-1711 parks.ky.gov/calendar
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Saturday Street Dance KUTTAWA • Kuttawa City Square •
(270) 388-7151: Memorial Day-Labor Day
Friday Dance with Stanley Walker GRAND RIVERS • Senior/Community Center •
(270) 362-8976
2/14-2/15 Valentine’s Getaway at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (800) 325-1711 and Sweetheart Weekend at Lake Barkley State Resort Park (800) 325-1708 parks.ky.gov/calendar
1/17-1/19 West Kentucky Boat & Outdoor Show at CFSB Center in Murray
2/22 Bison & Elk Buffet at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park in Gilbertsville (800) 325-0146 Parks.ky.gov/calendar 2/23 10th Annual Bridal Expo in Hopkinsville (270) 707-7000
westkyboatshow.com
Second Saturday Studio/Gallery Walk LOWERTOWN PADUCAH • (270) 444-8649 paducahalliance.org
2/28-3/2 Girlfriend Getaway Weekend at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (800) 325-1711 parks.ky.gov/calendar
Third Saturday Vehicle Racing CUNNINGHAM • West Kentucky Raceway: April-November westkentuckyraceway.com
MARCH
First Saturday Top Gun Car Show
3/7-3/8 5th Annual International Festival in Hopkinsville (270) 885-9096
MURRAY • Stewart Stadium Parking Lot at
Murray State University: April-June topguncarshows.com Eagle Watching
3/8 Land Between The Lakes/Grand Rivers Ultra Trail Run grandrivers.org
Second Saturday Top Gun Car Show GRAND RIVERS • Little Lake Park: April-September topguncarshows.com
Third Saturday Top Gun Car Show MAYFIELD • Court Square: April-September topguncarshows.com
Ohio Valley League Baseball June 1-July 31 in Fulton, Hopkinsville, Marion, Madisonville, and Owensboro. Check the website for schedule and game locations. Support this summer collegiate effort as these young men strive for the Big Show. ohiovalleyleague.net
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1/24-1/26 Eagles Weekend at Lake Barkley State Resort Park in Cadiz (800) 325-1708
3/13-3/16 or 3/21-3/23 Scrapbooking Weekend at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (800) 325-1711 parks.ky.gov/calendar
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1/31-2/2 Visit with the Eagles at Kenlake State Resort Park in Aurora (800) 325-0143 parks.ky.gov/calendar
FEBRUARY 2/1-2/2 Visit with the Eagles at Kenlake State Resort Park in Aurora (800) 325-0143
3/14-3/16 4th Annual Kentucky Bunco Bash (270) 885-9096 kentuckybuncobash.com 3/28-3/29 22nd Annual Edgar Cayce Hometown Seminar in Hopkinsville (270) 887-4270 3/29 Chili Cook-Off for the Kentucky Veteran & Patriot Museum in Wickliffe (270) 335-3128
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2/8 “A Chocolate Affair” at the Janice Mason Art Museum in Cadiz jmam.org
APRIL 4/4-4/7 Tater Day Celebration in Benton (270) 527-6055 kentuckylake.org
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Oak Grove Butterfly Festival in September
4/7-4/26 25th Annual Hopkinsville Quilt Show at the Pennyroyal Area Museums (270) 887-4270
5/3 Kentucky Derby Day at the Ballard County Farmers Market in La Center (270) 331-5294
5/25 Big Singing Day in Benton (270) 527-3128 kentuckylake.org
4/11-4/13 Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina Spring In-Water Boat Show in Grand Rivers (800) 498-0428 greenturtlebay.com
5/3 Derby Day Celebration at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (800) 325-1711
5/30-6/1 Jefferson Davis Civil War Days at the State Historic Site in Fairview (270) 889-6100
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4/11-4/13 Photography Weekend at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (800) 325-1711
5/10 Cunningham Strawberry Festival on US Hwy 62 in Cunningham (270) 624-2141
Date To Be Announced Grand Rivers Celebrates Stanley Walker Day (888) 493-0152
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4/12 Children’s Easter Tea at Adsmore House & Gardens in Princeton (270) 365-3114 adsmore.org
Mid-April 50th Annual Dogwood Trail Celebration in Paducah (Dates depend on blooming of dogwoods) (800) PADUCAH
grandrivers.org
5/15/-5/17 33rd Annual Little River Days in Hopkinsville (270) 887-4290 5/16-5/17 LowerTown Arts & Music Festival in Paducah (270) 908-0090 lowertownamf.com
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5/24 Beginning of Summer Beach Bash at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (800) 325-1711 parks.ky.gov/calendar
4/19-4/20 Brushy Fork Creek Spring Festival in Hopkinsville (270) 424-5988
5/24 Memorial Day Blast over Kuttawa Harbor with fireworks in Kuttawa
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kuttawaharbormarina.com
4/23-4/26 American Quilter’s Society Annual Quilt Week in Paducah (270) 898-7903 americanquilter.com
5/24-5/25 7th Annual Spring into Summer Festival in Oak Grove (270) 439-5675
4/23-4/26 Grand Rivers Spring Festival & Quilt Show (888) 493-0152 grandrivers.org
5/24-5/25 Annual Arts & Crafts Show at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park in Gilbertsville (800) 325-0146
4/25-4/26 Hickman County Spring Chicken Festival in Clinton
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Date To Be Announced A Day at the Lakes Fashion Show and Luncheon in Grand Rivers (888) 493-0152 grandrivers.org
JUNE 6/1 Jefferson Davis Civil War Days at the State Historic Site in Fairview (270) 889-6100 parks.ky.gov/calendar
springintosummerfest.com
6/5-6/8 400 Mile Yard Sale on US Highway 68-80 in Elkton, Hopkinsville, Cadiz, Benton, Draffenville, Aurora, Fairview, Hazel, & Murray 400mile.com 6/6-6/7 Riverfront Rod Run in Paducah (270) 554-2975 riverfrontrodrun.com 6/6-6/7 Drag Boat Races in Pisgah Bay (800) 732-0088 kentuckylake.org
clintonhickmancountychamber.com
4/25-4/26 Marion Backroads in Marion (270) 965-5015 marionkentucky.org 4/25-4/27 Camper Appreciation Weekend at Kentucky State Park Campgrounds parks.ky.gov
MAY 5/2-5/4 Bardwell City-Wide Yard Sale (270) 628-3833 5/3 Bandana Days at the Family Life Center in Bandana (270) 559-5385
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EVENTS 6/6-6/7 17th Annual Pennington Folk Festival in Princeton (270) 625-5886 6/6-6/7 Ben E. Clement Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show & Dig in Marion (270) 965-4263 clementmineralmuseum.org
7/3 Kentucky Lake Big Bang at Moors Resort & Marina in Gilbertsville (Best viewed from the water) (270) 362-8361 moorsresort.com
7/11 & 7/12 Moonlight Canoe Trips at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (800) 325-1711 parks.ky.gov/calendar
7/4 Independence Day Celebration with Fireworks in Paducah (270) 444-8508
AUGUST 8/1-8/2 Fancy Farm Picnic and Weekend Activities In Fancy Farm fancyfarmpicnic.org
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6/6-6/8 Ballard Bike Bash at 6006 Barlow Rd in Barlow (Adults Only) 6/7 Family Fun Archaeology Day at Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site in Wickliffe (270) 335-3681 parks.ky.gov/calendar 6/7 Kids Free Fishing Tournament in Grand Rivers (888) 493-0152 grandrivers.org and in Cadiz cadiz-lakebarkley.com
7/4 4th of July Blast over Kuttawa Harbor with fireworks in Kuttawa kuttawaharbormarina.com 7/4 Fireworks Celebration at the Hickman Harbor Riverfront (270) 236-2535 7/4 Independence Day Beach Party at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (800) 325-1711 parks.ky.gov/calendar
8/2-8/3 Drag Boat Races in Pisgah Bay (800) 732-0088 kentuckylake.org 8/7-8/13 8th of August Emancipation Celebration in Paducah (270) 444-6583 8/8-8/10 48 Hour Film Festival in Paducah (270) 442-7723 48hourfilm.com/Paducah
6/7 National Trails Day at Columbus-Belmont State Park in Columbus (270) 677-2327
Kentucky’s Western Waterland Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
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6/13-6/14 9th Annual Soapbox Derby in Hopkinsville (270) 885-9096 6/13 & 6/14 Moonlight Canoe Trips at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (800) 325-1711 parks.ky.gov/calendar 6/14 Family Fun Day at Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site in Wickliffe (270) 335-3681 6/22-6/28 Ride the Fault Line Bicycling Tour riding from Sikeston, MO to Hickman, KY (573) 380-7875 ridethefault.com 6/23-6/28 McCracken County Fair in Paducah (270) 559-6130
7/4 Fireworks Display at Lake Barkley State Resort Park parks.ky.gov/calendar
6/27-7/5 Western Kentucky State Fair in Hopkinsville (270) 885-5237
7/4 Fireworks, Fun & Freedom Celebration in Pontotoc Park in Fulton (270) 472-1320
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6/28 Fireworks at Bee Spring Lodge in Benton (800) 732-0088 beespringlodge.com
7/4 Ameribration Celebration in Calvert City (270) 527-3128
8/9 Homecoming Parade (270) 677-4152 and Big Catfish Tournament in Columbus (270) 559-9675 8/15-8/16 Lone Star Championship Rodeo in Hopkinsville lonestarrodeocompany.com 8/15-8/16 Kelly “Little Green Men” Days in Hopkinsville kellygreenmen.com
7/5 Freedom Fest in Murray (270) 759-2199 6/28 Trenton Main Street Festival in Trenton (270) 466-3332 toddcountyca.org
JULY 7/1-7/5 Western Kentucky State Fair in Hopkinsville (270) 885-5237 westernkystatefair.org
7/5 Thunder (Fireworks) over Eddy Bay at Eddy Creek Marina Resort in Eddyville (270) 388-2271 eddycreek.com 7/5-7/6 Drag Boat Races in Pisgah Bay (800) 732-0088 kentuckylake.org
8/16 Grand Rivers Marina Day Celebration including fireworks at Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina (888) 493-0152 grandrivers.org 8/21-8/23 Founders Day in Eddyville (270) 388-2226 eddyvilleky.org 8/21-8/24 Our Days Celebration in La Center lacenterourdays.com
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8/22-8/24 Camper Appreciation Weekend at Kentucky State Park Campgrounds parks.ky.gov/calendar
8/23-8/24 Hot August Blues Festival at Kenlake State Resort Park in Aurora (800) 325-0143 kentuckylake.org 8/30 End of Summer Beach Blast at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (800) 325-1711 parks.ky.gov/calendar
8/30-9/1 Kentucky’s Western Waterland 39th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival in Grand Rivers Little Lake Park (800) 448-1069 kentuckylakebarkley.org
Date to be Announced Luau Weekend at Prizer Point Resort Marina in Cadiz prizerpoint.com
SEPTEMBER 9/1 Kentucky’s Western Waterland 39th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival in Grand Rivers Little Lake Park (800) 448-1069 kentuckylakebarkley.org
9/1 Labor Day Celebration in Paducah (270) 559-5959 paducah.travel 9/5-9/6 Ice Cream Festival in Murray (270) 759-9474 murrayicecreamfestival.com 9/6 Black Patch Heritage Festival in Princeton (270) 365-9575 9/6-9/7 Trail of Tears Intertribal Pow Wow in Hopkinsville (270) 885-9096 trailoftears.org 9/6-9/13 Hickman Pecan Festival (270) 236-9335 hickmankytourism.com 9/12/-9/14 Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina Fall In-Water Boat Show in Grand Rivers (800) 498-0428 greenturtlebay.com 9/12-9/14 Harvest Festival in Wickliffe (270) 335-3557 9/12-9/14 Scrapbooking Weekend at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (800) 325-1711 parks.ky.gov/calendar
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EVENTS
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10/2-10/4 HarvestFest in Elkton (270) 265-7070 toddcountyca.org
10/18 Harvest Praise at Christian Way Farm in Hopkinsville (270) 269-2434 christianwayfarm.com
9/18-9/20 Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Show in Paducah (270) 564-0227
10/3-10/4 US Highway 60 Yard Sale in Marion, Smithland, and Ledbetter
10/24-10/26 Spooky Extravaganza at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (800) 325-1711
9/19-9/20 5th Annual Harvest & BBQ Festival in Kuttawa (270) 388-5300 lakebarkley.org
10/4 Hickman County-Wide Yard Sale in Clinton (270) 653-4301
9/20 Dragon Boat Festival in Paducah (270) 575-9988 riverdiscoverycenter.org
10/5 27th Annual Smithland Octoberfest (270) 928-2874
9/20 Nature Fest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center in Hopkinsville (270) 885-5600 jeffersbend.org
10/10-10/11 38th Annual Trigg County Country Ham Festival in Cadiz
9/20 Gourd Patch Art Festival in Mayfield (270) 247-6971 icehousearts.org
10/10-10/12 Civil War Day at ColumbusBelmont State Park in Columbus (270) 677-2327 parks.ky.gov/calendar
9/12-9/20 Banana Festival in Fulton
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10/31 Clinton-Hickman County Halloween Parade on the Court Square in Clinton at 4 p.m. 10/31-11/2 Un-BOO-lievable Weekend at Columbus Belmont State Park (270) 677-2327 parks.ky.gov/calendar
NOVEMBER 11/1-11/2 Un-BOO-lievable Weekend at Columbus Belmont State Park (270) 677-2327 parks.ky.gov/calendar
9/20 Barlow Day in Barlow City Park 9/20 Apple Festival in Arlington
Dragon Boat Festival
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9/25-9/27 Barbecue on the River & Market Days in Paducah (270) 559-7330 bbqontheriver.org
9/26-9/27 Tobacco War Pilgrimage in Hopkinsville (270) 887-4270 tobaccowarpilgrimage.com
9/26-9/27 Guthrie Heritage Days in Guthrie (270) 483-2511 toddcountyca.org 9/27 6th Annual Butterfly Festival in Oak Grove (270) 439-5675 oakgrovebutterflyfest.com
10/11 Hunters Moon Fall Festival in Grand Rivers (888) 493-0152 grandrivers.org
11/6-11/9 Rivers Edge International Film Festival in Paducah (270) 441-7007 riversedgefilmfestival.com
10/17-10/18 4th Annual Oktoberfest & Polka Party at Maiden Alley Cinema in Paducah (270) 441-7007 maidenalleycinema.org
11/8 Veterans Honor Parade in Hopkinsville (270) 887-4290
10/17-10/18 CarlisleFest including BBQ Competition and Catfish Tournament in Bardwell (270) 628-5451
11/14-12/31 Grand Rivers Festival of Lights at Patti’s 1880’s Settlement & Downtown Grand Rivers grandrivers.org
10/17-10/19 Photography Weekend at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (800) 325-1711 parks.ky.gov/calendar
11/27 14th Annual Turkey Trot in Hopkinsville (270) 885-9096
Saturdays in October Haunted Ghost Town at Copper Canyon Ranch in Hopkinsville (270) 269-2416 coppercanyonkentucky.com
10/18 27th Annual Christmas in Marion Arts & Crafts Show at Fohs Hall (270) 365-3420
DECEMBER
Weekends in October Talon Falls Screampark in Melber (270) 674-5690 talonfalls.com
10/18 The Shoppe on Walker Street at the Crittenden County Senior Center in Marion (270) 965-5236
9/27 “Fall Fest” Block Party in Clinton (270) 653-2231 TBA 8th Annual Lake Barkley Quilt Show (270) 625-6262 lakebarkley.org TBA Pirates Weekend at Prizer Point Resort Marina in Cadiz prizerpoint.com
OCTOBER
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All Month Christmas in Paducah at Noble Park & Historic District (800) PADUCAH paducah.travel
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All Month Grand Rivers Festival of Lights at Patti’s 1880’s Settlement & Downtown Grand Rivers grandrivers.org
EVENT BULLETIN BOARD
All Month Christmas in the Park at Mike Miller Park in Draffenville (270) 527-3128 kentuckylake.org
12/5 Christmas in Elkton and Parade (270) 265-7070 toddcountyca.org 12/6 Christmas Parades: Hopkinsville (270) 887-4290; Calvert City (270) 395-4462; Guthrie (270) 483-2511; Trenton (270) 466-3332 12/6 Arts, Crafts & Book Sale at 416 McMorris St in Clinton. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 12/6 Christmas Bazaar in Wickliffe 10am-3pm (270) 335-3557 12/6 Christmas on the Courthouse Square in Clinton at 3 p.m. with Parade of Lights at 6 p.m. 12/6 Christmas Candlelight Tour at Adsmore House & Gardens in Princeton (270) 365-3114 adsmore.org 12/6 Santa Visits the Park at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (800) 325-1711 parks.ky.gov/calendar
12/13 A Dickens’ Christmas and Parade in Benton kentuckylake.org 12/13 Polar Express in Hopkinsville (270) 885-9096 12/13 Hickman Christmas Parade at 10 a.m. (270) 236-9335 hickmantourism.com 12/13 Civil War Christmas Ball at Columbus Belmont State Park (270) 677-2327 parks.ky.gov/calendar 12/31-1/1 New Year’s Eve Celebration at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (800) 325-1711 and Lake Barkley State Resort Park (800) 325-1708 parks.ky.gov/calendar
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AREA MAP MILEAGE CHART
INTERSTATE 24 EXITS 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 305 - Paducah
(Ending at Grand Rivers) FROM
MILES
TIME
Atlanta
380
6.25
Chicago
395
6.50
Cincinnati
330
5.50
Indianapolis
260
4.50
Kansas City
450
7.50
11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Puryear Dr/Paducah
Louisville
210
3.50
16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US 68 - Paducah
Memphis
190
3.25
25 A . . . . . . Purchase Parkway South - Fulton
Nashville
120
2.00
Benton/Mayfield/Murray
St. Louis
190
3.25
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . US 60/Downtown Loop 1-24 Paducah Wickliffe 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Whitehaven Welcome Center US 62/US 45 Bardwell/Mayfield/ Paducah/Lone Oak
25 B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purchase Parkway North to US 62 - Calvert City 27 . . . . . US 62 - Kentucky Dam/Calvert City 31 . . . . . . . KY 453 - Smithland/Grand Rivers Land Between The Lakes 40 . . . . . US 62 - US 641 - Kuttawa/Eddyville 42 . . . . . . . . . . . I-69/Western Kentucky Parkway East Elizabethtown/Princeton 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 293 - Princeton 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 139 - Princeton/Cadiz 65 . . . . . US 68 - KY 80 - Cadiz/Hopkinsville 73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 117 - Gracey/Newstead 81 . . . . . . . . . . Pennyrile Parkway/Hopkinsville 86 . . . . . . . . . . Alternate US 41 - Hopkinsville Ft. Campbell/Oak Grove 89 . . . . . . . . . KY 115 - Pembroke/Oak Grove
I-69/WESTERN KENTUCKY PARKWAY EXITS 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US 62/Eddyville 79 . . . . . . KY 91/KY 139 - Marion/Princeton
9 . . . . . . . US 68/KY 80 - Hopkinsville/Cadiz
40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 2171 - Earlington
22 . . . . . . . . . . . KY 80 - Fancy Farm/Mayfield
81 . . . . . . . . . . KY 293 - Providence/Princeton
12 . . . . KY 1682/Truck US 41/Truck US 68/
Madisonville next 4 exits
24 . . . . . KY 121 - Wickliffe/Mayfield/Murray
92 . . . . KY 109 - Dawson Springs/Providence
Hopkinsville
42 . . . . . . . KY 70 - Madisonville/Central City
25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US 45 - Paducah/Mayfield
106 A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pennyrile Parkway
23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 800 - Crofton
South - Hopkinsville
30 . . . . . . . . US 41 - Hopkinsville/Henderson
PURCHASE PARKWAY EXITS
41 . . . . Connector US 641 S/Benton/Murray
106 B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pennyrile Parkway
33 . . . . . . . . . . US 62 - Nortonvillle/Greenville
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US 51 - Clinton/Fulton
43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 348 - Benton/Symsonia
North - Madisonville
34 A . . . . . . . . . I-69/Western Kentucky Parkway
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 307 - Fulton
47 . . . . US 68/ US 641 - Draffenville/Aurora 52 A . . . . . . . . I-24 East to Western Kentucky
27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 131
East/Elizabethtown
14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 339 - Wingo/Clinton
PENNYRILE/BREATHITT/ PARKWAY EXITS
34 B . . . . . . . . . I-69/Western Kentucky Parkway
21 B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bypass US 45 South
Parkway - Nashville
West/Paducah
21 A . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purchase Parkway North/
52 B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-24 West - Paducah
0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-24 - Hopkinsville
37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 813 - Mortons Gap
Bypass US 45 North - Mayfield/Paducah
8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US 41 - Hopkinsville
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LEGEND Primary Roads Secondary Roads Interstate Parkway Area Code: 270
Time Zone: Central
Approval by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet of the reproduction of a portion of the Kentucky Official Highway map should in no way be construed as promotion of any product advertised herein.
AVERAGE CLIMATE MONTH
HIGH
LOW
MEAN
RAINFALL
MONTH
HIGH
LOW
MEAN
RAINFALL
January
41.9
23.9
32.9
3.47 in.
July
88.6
67.7
78.2
4.45 in.
February
48.0
28.2
38.1
3.93 in.
August
87.4
64.9
76.2
2.99 in.
March
58.1
37.1
47.6
4.27 in.
September
81.2
57.1
69.1
3.56 in.
April
68.4
45.6
57.0
4.95 in.
October
70.8
45.2
58.0
3.45 in.
May
76.9
55.0
65.9
4.75 in.
November
57.2
36.5
46.8
4.53 in.
June
85.2
63.8
74.5
4.51 in.
December
46.3
27.5
36.9
4.38 in.
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ANTIQUES Western Kentucky is a Mecca for collectors and shoppers of all kinds. Quaint shops and hundreds of antique dealers fill the area with treasures of all kinds. Below are listed the Antique shops in our area.
TM Creations 209 3rd St (270) 492-6060 Willow Tree (The) 306 Main St (270) 492-8900
HOPKINSVILLE BENTON
ELKTON
Benton Antiques Exchange 1026 Main St (270) 527-7922
Kathy’s Antiques 507 East Main St (270) 792-7096
Grand Rivers Antiques 1815 JH O’Bryan Ave (270) 362-8571
HAZEL The Two Kates 10 Public Square (270) 265-3545
Merchants Market on Main 1309 Main St (270) 703-3191
FREDONIA Valley Antiques & Treasures 611 Cassidy Ave (270) 545-0023
CADIZ Blue Heron (The) 7 Main St (270) 522-1880
GILBERTSVILLE Cadiz Antique Mall 34 Main St (270) 522-7880
Kentucky Dam Village Antiques Inside Ken-Bar Lodge 7711 US Hwy 641 N (270) 362-4990
Cherokee Antique Mall 36 Main St (270)522-5915
Martha’s Strawberry Fields Antiques 6383 US 641 N (270) 362-2335
Cranberry Creek Rustics 53 Main St (270) 522-5514
Twin Lakes Antique Mall 6953 US 641 N (270) 362-2218
OH MY Antiquities & Curiosities 48 Main St (270) 522-0058
GRAND RIVERS Canoe Antiques JH O’Bryan Ave. (Across from Patti’s)
EDDYVILLE Red Door Antique Mall 35 N 641 (270) 388-1957
Days Past Antiques 1555 JH O’Bryan Ave (270) 362-4683
Angelique’s Antiques 310 Main St (270) 492-6333 Blue Moon Antiques 312 Main St (270) 492-6052
Aunt Mary’s Antiques 129 E 7th St (270) 885-9623 Forget-Me-Not Antiques 110 E 6th St (270) 885-5556
LA CENTER King’s & Queen’s Closet 500 E Kentucky Dr (270) 665-8700 Sisters and Friends 6236 Paducah Rd (270) 519-1011
Cabin (The) 211 Main St (270) 492-8140
MARION Corner Shoppe 300 Main St (270) 492-6255
Picket Fence Antiques 6670 US Hwy 641 (270) 522-0610
Hazel Antique Mall 317 Main St (270) 492-6252
Wheeler’s Antiques 127 E Carlisle St (270) 965-3687
Horse’s Mouth Antique Mall 308 Main St (270) 492-8128
MAYFIELD
Memory Lane Antique Mall 214 Main St (731) 333-6475
Mayberry Antique Mall 114 W Broadway (270) 247-1979
In Its Time Antiques 109 S 7th St (270) 804-7017
Miss Martha’s Antiques 302 Main St (270) 492-8145
Vintage Depot Antique Mall 119 W Broadway (270) 251-0171 Walk In The Past (A) 113 S 7th St (270) 705-0115
MURRAY Trends N Treasures 1306 S 12th St (270) 761-6255
PADUCAH American Harvest Antiques 632 N Sixth St (270) 933-0298
Lamon’s Furniture & Antiques 1616 S Sixth St (270) 443-7225
Anthony Barnes Antiques 111 Market House Sq (270) 442-1891
Lili Pad (The) 4001 Clarks River Rd (270) 415-5638
Antique Galleria 401 Jefferson St (270) 450-0714 Comfort Zone & Sheila’s Galleria 407 Broadway (270) 442-0035 Courtyard Antiques 319 Broadway (270) 442-1921 Courtyard East Antiques & Books 216 Broadway (270) 442-0500
Purcell’s Uniques & Antiques 2303 Bridge St (270) 705-0357 Shed (The) 1927 Irvin Cobb Dr (270) 538-0871 Sherry & Friends Antique Mall 208 Kentucky St (270) 564-9361 Victorian Parlor (The) 210 Broadway (270) 559-7907
PRINCETON Creatures of Habit 406 Broadway (270) 442-2923
Antiques on Main 124 E Main St (270) 365-4000
Fleur de Lis Antiques 219 Kentucky Ave (270) 443-6103
Big Springs Antique Mall 132 E Main St (270) 365-3700
Green Door Antiques & Collectibles 408 Broadway (270) 559-4135
Pink Panther Antiques 107 W Main St (270) 601-3439
STURGIS Jeremiah’s Antiques Mall & Annex Shop 226 & 229 Broadway (270) 443-3991
Sturgis Antique Mall 515 N Main St (270) 333-9315 www.SturgisAntique.com
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SHOPPING In addition to the two large shopping malls in western Kentucky, Bradford Square in Hopkinsville and Kentucky Oaks Mall in Paducah, most of the marinas, resorts, and museums contain gift shops. There are many other interesting and unique shopping opportunities here. A few are listed below. AURORA/HARDIN The Hitching Post & Old Country Store 16474 US 68 E • (270) 474-2266: A great selection of Kentucky souvenirs, novelties, and t-shirts with a variety of Kentucky food specialties, hand-made jewelry, crafts, home decor, old fashioned candy, children’s toys, and over 150 nostalgic and gourmet bottled soda pops. www.hitchingpost.us
www.youngbloodrv.com
www.socoolonline.com
PADUCAH Four Rivers Harley-Davidson 3005 Old Husbands Rd • (270) 443-5636: New & used motorcycles and extensive shop of Harley-Davidson clothing, accessories, and gifts. www.fourrivershd.com
Shop-O-Rama 112 US Hwy 68 E • (270) 527-8361: Eclectic combination of clothing boutique, gift shop, water sports items, and hardware store.
Historic Downtown Paducah Stroll along tree-lined streets and brick sidewalks. Enjoy turn-of-the-century buildings filled with antique malls, restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, and specialty stores. www.paducah.travel and
EDDYVILLE/KUTTAWA Broadbent’s B&B Foods 257 Mary Blue Rd • (270) 388-0609: Award-winning country ham, city ham, bacon, sausage, and smoked turkey with locally prepared condiments, biscuits, jams, muffins, and the only western Kentucky source for THE Kentucky Derby Pie. Gift shop featuring Kentucky-crafted items and Kentucky authors. www.broadbenthams.com
www.paducahrenaissancealliance.org
Quilt in a Day 119 N 4th St • (270) 442-2155: Books, rulers, fabric, notions, kits, gift items, and more! It offers a variety of classes, is equipped with Babylock Quilter’s Dream sewing machines, and is an authorized dealer for Gammill Long-arm Quilting Machines. www.quiltinaday.com
GRAND RIVERS
www.pattis-settlement.com
Youngblood’s RV Supercenter 2132 State Route 45N • (270) 247-8591: New & used recreational vehicles, parts, services, and supplies. Another store in Paducah.
So Cool Boutique 1804 JH O’Bryan Ave • (270) 362-9151: Boutique & gift store featuring major brand names such as Vera Bradley, Tommy Bahama, Pandora Jewelry, and Life is Cool!
BENTON/DRAFFENVILLE
Patti’s 1880’s Settlement 1793 J H O’Bryan Ave • (270) 362-8844: Re-created historical log cabin village complete with fantastic dining, beautiful gardens, unique gift shops, and winding streams. The gift shops have an assortment of items including Patti’s 1880’s Settlement signature items.
MAYFIELD
MARION Amish Community US Hwy 60 • (270) 965-5015: See Amish craftsmanship in cabinet and furniture making and their artistry in handmade quilts and other crafts. One-of-a-kind items. www.marionkentucky.org
Kentucky & Barkley Lakes Official Vistor’s Guide / 1-800-448-1069
PRINCETON Front Porch Primitives & Antiques 111 E Washington St (next to Big Spring Park) • (270) 625-0253: Wonderful selection of locally handmade furniture, crafts & home décor. Step back in time and kick back on our barn wood front porch while seeing the best of what western Kentucky craftsmen have to offer.
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DINING In Western Kentucky dining treats range from mile-high meringue pie and 2” pork chops at Patti’s 1880’s Settlement to some of the best barbecue in the world with several barbecue festivals each year. Catfish, bison, and country ham are included in our menus. Many restaurants overlook the water providing a relaxing atmosphere, including all 4 of our state resort parks that are open year round. Enjoy southern cooking and hospitality all year long. Here are some of the nonchain restaurants considered by our tourism information offices to be the best we have to offer and includes the Number 1 Restaurant for Tourism in the entire Commonwealth of Kentucky, Patti’s 1880’s Settlement.
Lake Barkley Area Dining Cadiz/Eddyville/Kuttawa Broadbent’s B&B Foods Deli KUTTAWA • 257 Mary Blue Rd • (270) 388-0609: Monday-Saturday; Breakfast & Lunch www.broadbenthams.com on Ad ge pa
Buzzard Rock Cafe 49 KUTTAWA • 985 Buzzard Rock Rd • (270) 388-7925: Seasonal Hours; Waterfront; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner; Spirits www.buzzardrock.com
Kentucky Lake Area Dining
Lake Side Grill & Spirits at Econolodge
Aurora/Benton/Calvert City/ Gilbertsville
GILBERTSVILLE • 2184 US Hwy 62 •
(270) 362-4278: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner econolodge.com/hotel-gilbertsville-Kentucky-KY237
Bee Spring Lodge BENTON • 573 Bee Spring Rd • (270) 354-6515: Breakfast & Lunch; Seasonal Hours; Waterfront BeeSpringLodge.com
Brass Lantern Restaurant AURORA • 16593 US Hwy 68 E • (270) 474-2773: Dinner
Cadiz Family Restaurant CADIZ • 324 Main St • (270) 522-2249: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Los 3 Amigos CALVERT CITY • 4560 US Hwy 62 • (270) 395-0000: Authentic Mexican restaurant; Lunch & Dinner; Spirits
on Ad ge pa
Echo Charlie’s at
47 Eddy Creek Resort Marina EDDYVILLE • 7612 KY 93 S • (270) 388-2271:
Seasonal Hours; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner; Spirits Available; Party Barge with Summer Music Series www.eddycreek.com
Majestic Pizza, Steak House & Buffet BENTON • 244 US Hwy 68 E, (Draffenville) • (270) 527-1493: Lunch & Dinner
El Bracero Mexican Restaurant CADIZ • 80 Merchant St • (270) 522-7555: Lunch & Dinner
CALVERT CITY • 111 Drive-In Lane off KY 95 •
Mama D’s Italian Restaurant
(270) 395-4660: Dinner; Open daily during warm weather and Tuesday-Wednesday & Friday-Saturday during cold weather; Burgers, Hotdogs, Pizza CalvertDriveIn.com
CALVERT CITY • 3885 US Hwy 62 •
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Calvert Drive-In Movie
(270) 395-0229: Lunch & Dinner Parcell’s Deli & Grille BENTON • 165 US 68 E (Draffenville) •
Catfish Kitchen BENTON • 136 Teal Run Circle, (Draffenville) • (270) 362-7306: Wednesday-Sunday; Dinner & Sunday Lunch
Hu-B’s at Kuttawa Harbor Marina 45 KUTTAWA • 1709 Lake Barkley Drive • (270) 388-9563: Waterfront; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner; Spirits www.kuttawaharbormarina.com
(270) 527-9300: Lunch & Dinner on Ad ge pa
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Ralph’s Restaurant at Moors Resort & Marina
Jolly’s CADIZ • 4200 State Park Rd • (270) 924-6085: Open During the Warm Months; Big Changes Coming in 2014
GILBERTSVILLE • 570 Moors Rd •
Oasis Southwest Grill
(270) 362-8361: Waterfront; Seasonal Hours; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
KUTTAWA • I-24 Exit 40 • (270) 388-0777:
AURORA • 13444 US Hwy 68 E •
(270) 354-6521: Home Cooked Buffet
www.moorsresort.com
www.theoasissouthwestgrill.com
Dinner Bell Restaurant
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Varied Menu; Lunch & Dinner; Spirits
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DINING on Ad ge pa
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Wet Lizard (The) at Prizer Point Resort & Marina
CADIZ • 1777 Prizer Point Rd • (270) 522-3762:
Waterfront; Seasonal Hours; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner www.prizerpoint.com Timbers Steakhouse CADIZ • 8534 Canton Rd • (270)840-8084: Lunch & Dinner Willow Pond Southern Catfish Restaurant EDDYVILLE • 124 Hwy 62 W • (270) 388-4354: Dinner & Lunch on Sundays
Ferrell’s Snappy Service HOPKINSVILLE • 101 S Main St • (270) 886-1445: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Pancho Villa Grille HOPKINSVILLE • 16268 Fort Campbell Blvd • (270) 439-5006: Lunch & Dinner Place: A Local Eatery Co. (The) HOPKINSVILLE • 104 E 6th St • (270) 874-5357: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
www.willowpondcatfishrestaurant.com
Marion Area Dining
Between The Lakes Area Dining
Front Porch (The) MARION • US Hwy 641 S • (270) 965-5185: Lunch & Dinner
Grand Rivers on Ad ge pa
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Docker’s Bayside Grill at Green Turtle Bay Resort
GRAND RIVERS • (270) 362-5377: Waterfront;
Jones’ 88 Dip MARION • 113 Sturgis Rd • (270) 965-4538: Lunch & Dinner
Flamingo Row PADUCAH • 2640 Perkins Creek • 270) 442-0460: Lunch & Dinner Kirchhoff’s Bakery & Deli PADUCAH • 116 Market House Square • (270) 442-7117: Breakfast & Lunch Whaler’s Catch PADUCAH • 123 N 2nd St • (270) 444-7701: Lunch & Dinner www.whalerscatch.net
Kentucky Great River Road Area Dining Arlington/Bardwell/Clinton/ Columbus/Cunningham/Fulton/ Hickman/La Center/Wickliffe 51 Grill BARDWELL • 464 US Hwy 51 N • (270) 628-3351
Seasonal Hours; Breakfast & Lunch GreenTurtleBay.com
Main Street Italian Grill (The) MARION • 108 S Main St • (270) 965-5185
Bluegrass Restaurant LA CENTER • 143 W Kentucky Dr • (270) 665-5391
Knoth’s BBQ GRAND RIVERS • 728 US Hwy 62, (Lake City) •
(270) 362-8580: Seasonal Hours Lite Side Cafe & Bakery GRAND RIVERS • 2063 Dover Rd • (270) 362-4586: Thursday-Sunday; Breakfast & Lunch www.litesidebakery.com Miss Scarlett’s Restaurant GRAND RIVERS • 708 Complex Dr • (270) 928-3126: Daily Specials www.missscarlettsrestaurant.com
Mr. BBQ
Marion Cafe (The) MARION • 100 S Main St • (270) 965-2211: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Murray Area Dining Big Apple Cafe MURRAY • 1005 Arcadia Circle • (270) 759-8866: Lunch & Dinner Jasmine Thai & Sushi MURRAY • 506 N 126th St • (270) 761-8424: Lunch & Dinner
Cayce Cafe FULTON • 340 KY 94 W • (270) 838-9001
Corner Cafe WICKLIFFE • 109 N 4th St • (270) 335-3581 Hardware Cafe CUNNINGHAM • 7647 US Hwy 62 • (270) 642-2411 Hub’s Restaurant HICKMAN • 1705 S 7th St • (270) 236-9858 Jen’s Place COLUMBUS • 35 Hoover Blvd • (270) 677-2942
GRAND RIVERS • Square One Shopping Center •
(270) 362-4445: Breakfast & Lunch; Dinner on Selected Evenings; Call on Ad ge pa
Patti’s 1880’s Settlement 13 GRAND RIVERS • J.H. O'Bryan Dr • (888) 736-2515 #1 Restaurant for Tourism in Kentucky; Lunch & Dinner www.pattis-settlement.com
Sammon’s Bakery MURRAY • 974 Chestnut St • (270) 753-5434: Breakfast & Lunch
Luke’s Family Restaurant
Paducah Area Dining Cynthia’s Ristorante PADUCAH • 125 Market House Square • (270) 443-3319: Dinner
Hopkinsville Area Dining Da Vinci Little Italian Restaurant HOPKINSVILLE • 200 North Dr • (270) 874-2853: Dinner 38
Keg Bar & Grill (The) FULTON • 444 Lake St • (270) 472-6101
ARLINGTON • 5970 US Hwy 51 • (270) 655-5876
Nicky's BBQ CLINTON • 3243 US Hwy 51 N • (270) 838-9001 Ruby Fay's BBQ CLINTON • 155 US Hwy 51 N • (270) 653-2271
Doe’s Eat Place PADUCAH • 136 Broadway • (270) 443-9006: Lunch & Dinner
Smokey D’s Family restaurant LA CENTER • 147 E Kentucky Dr • (270) 665-8050
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LIVINGSTON COUNTY KENTUCKY Conveniently located near major attractions, historical sites, great places to stay and eat. Plus, with a wide array of activities for every outdoor enthusiast, your vacation will be one to remember. Take I-24 to exit 31 where you will find the Livingston County Visitor Center or contact us today.
800-977-0325 • www.KentuckyLakeBarkley.org
LAKE SUNSET AND BALD EAGLE PHOTOS COURTESY MARTY COLBURN
LBL
Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area
Hiking Trails
Nestled between Kentucky and Barkley Lakes in western Kentucky and Tennessee sits Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. Visitors enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, scenic driving, picnicking, and boating. Visit Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area for your next adventure!
FAST FACTS Acres managed by the USDA Forest Service
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Acres wildlife refuges
190
Miles natural shoreline
300
Miles hiking trails
250
Miles horse trails
106
Miles bike trails
47
Miles off-highway vehicle (ATV) trails
100
Miles scenic roads
200
Campgrounds next to lakes
16
Campsites
1,500
Boat ramps
30
Gateway State Resort Parks
4
Elk & Bison Prairie—3-mile scenic drive
1
Planetarium with laser shows
1
Observatory with Star Parties
1
Woodlands Nature Station with native wildlife and plants
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Homeplace 1850's living history farm
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Brandon Spring Group Center Gatlin Point
South Welcome Station
SEPTEMBER • Camper’s Fair • Elk & Bison Prairie Celebration • National Public Lands Day • Summer Finale • 12 Hour Canal Loop Mountain Bike Race OCTOBER • Howl-O-Ween • Nature Arts Day • Race to the Canal Mountain Bike Race • Snap Apple Night & Story Telling Festival • Wolf Week
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Colson Hollow Group Camp
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APRIL • Earth Day Celebration: Spring Wildflower Weekend • Kids’ Spring Break Programs • Quilt Show • Sheep Shearing
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AUGUST • Drag Boat Race #3 • Hummingbird Festival • Laser Light Music Shows & Summer Nights • Summer Finale
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MARCH • Country Wedding • Girl Scout Day • LBL Trail Run
JUNE • Children’s Day • Drag Boat Race #1 • Homeplace Pickin’ Party Old-Time Music Festival • Laser Light Music Shows & Summer Nights • National Trails Day • Special Pops Fishing Tournament • White Lightning Mountain Bike Race
Turkey Bay Off-Highway Vehicle Area
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JANUARY • Everything Eagles Van Tour • Lunch with the Eagles River Cruise
MAY • Birding Bonanza • Children’s Day • Jeep Jamboree • Laser Light Music Shows & Summer Nights • National Astronomy Day • River Days
Elk & Bison Prairie
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For more information or a complete Calendar of Events, call (800) LBL-7077 or (270) 924-2000 or visit us on the internet at www.lbl.org.
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OUTDOORS in Western Kentucky Pack your bags . . . you need to go to western Kentucky for the greatest outdoor experience of your life. No matter if you want to spend a relaxing few days fishing on some of the best lakes and rivers in the country, or a long weekend hiking or biking along our many trails, or even just a couple of days hunting in one of our many public wildlife management areas . . . outdoor recreational opportunities are all around you. You can watch eagles and osprey, play golf, cruise on one of our scenic waterways, ride horses or ATV's, go kayaking or backpacking, or go camping at one of our many campgrounds. The true outdoors is all right here at your fingertips.
FISH, FISH AND MORE FISH Kentucky’s reputation for superb fishing draws more than 150,000 out-of-state anglers each year. Best known for quality fishing on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, western Kentucky caters to the needs of fishermen who flock here to catch “the big one.” Many different sport fish species can be found in western Kentucky. The most commonly fished are:
Largemouth Bass The biggest fish of the year are taken in the early spring as spawn begins and the fish are close to the shorelines. The largest quantities of bass are commonly taken during April and May. In summer, fish concentrate on the drop-offs and creek channels during midday. However, some action can be found in the shallows at early morning and late evening. Fall brings a return of spring patterns. Largemouth can also be found chasing the abundant schools of baitfish that are normally found on the main lake near the points. They will move back to drop-offs during the winter, but a few mild days may entice them into the shallows for feeding.
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Smallmouth Bass Considered to be the best fighter when hooked, this species is found in large concentrations in both lakes. These spring spawners closely follow the patterns of largemouth bass during spring and summer, with the largest numbers being caught in April and May. During the fall and winter they prefer the deep, rocky banks.
Kentucky (Spotted) Bass Abundant populations of this fighter are found along the main lakes and major tributaries. Following many of the spring and summer patterns of the largemouth, they can also be found schooling near baitfish. During mid-fall, they will return to shallow waters, especially near wood structures. They will hang near the drop-offs in winter.
White & Black Crappie—In early spring they are found along shallow drop-offs and near shore where cover is available. As the water temperatures rise, crappie move into the
shallows to spawn. March, April, and May yield the biggest catches and offer the heaviest activity, with the spawn generally occurring near the middle of April. As summer approaches they will seek the cooler areas around the drop-offs, but will reappear in the fall around structures and shorelines with cover. The colder months will make them a little sluggish, but nice catches are still very possible on creek channels near the mouth of bays, especially after 2-3 days of moderate weather.
Catfish—Catfish are primarily bottom feeders, which is one reason they pack in below the dams at Lock 51, Smithland, Kentucky Lake, and Lake Barkley. As water temperatures warm, catfish move into creek and river channels, and can be taken at shallower depths. At night or on overcast days, fishing around rocky cover on flats near the main-lake channel is a good choice anywhere along the course of either lake. Outside bends in the main lake channel, where the old channel pushes close to the banks of the main lake to create a bluff, are predictably good locations for catfish. Virtually every cove in the lakes supports plenty of channel catfish, along with small blues. The best summer fishing in the coves occurs after dark, when the channel cats move shallow and get more active. Bluegill—Located all over the lakes, bluegill spawn in late spring and concentrate in timber and brush during April and May. During summer, and even late fall, they can be found near almost every dock and tree with the larger of the species being deeper. They will often keep these patterns as late as December, growing sluggish in January.
White Bass Tremendous schools of these fish make annual runs to upper reaches of the main tributaries each spring. During the summer months, large schools chase shad and minnows on the surface of the main lake. Trolling with deep divers or spoons along the edges of the
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main river channel will also produce large catches. During the fall months, they are more difficult to locate but will occasionally show some surface activity. White bass tend to frequent deep flats in late fall, but will move to the deeper main lake points during the winter months.
Striped Bass & Rockfish—These species concentrate below the dams in the swift tailwaters. Using live bait, jigs, and Rapala-type lures will produce the best results in the spring. Summer patterns are very similar, but also try trolling with a very deep diving lure. Rockfish are more active in the fall. Switch to a larger bait, 6 to 8 inches, and watch for surfacing fish. During the winter months, the activity will slow as the water temperature falls. Use smaller baits at this time of year.
Carp—Carp are considered worthless for either sport or food and do not even make good bait fish. However, bow fishing for large carp has become an exciting night-time, year-round activity in western Kentucky. Don't forget that a fishing license is required for this sport. If you do not have fishing equipment, go to Tradewater Bait Company/The Fisherman's Friend on US 62 in Lake City or call them at (270) 362-4323. They have everything you could need, except boats. Go to page 48 to see the marinas that offer boat rentals. If you do not wish to tackle the lakes by yourself, there are many guide services, such as Weakley’s Guide Service in Hardin, (270) 354-9974 or Between the Rivers Guide Service in Grand Rivers, (270) 703-7337. They and the many other area guides provide the boat, tackle, bait, and knowledge of where the fish are biting.
HUNTING Kentucky’s growing deer herd and turkey flock mean this season will be one of the best years ever to go hunting in the state. Kentucky has 1.6 million acres of land open to the public for hunting—so you don’t have to own a farm to enjoy a day afield. Kentucky has one of the
FISHING LIMITS ON KENTUCKY & BARKLEY LAKES Sport Fish Species
Daily Limit
Possession Limit
Minimum Size
Largemouth Bass
6*
12*
15"
Smallmouth Bass
6*
12*
15"
Kentucky (Spotted) Bass
6*
12*
none
Coosa Bass
6*
12*
none
Rock Bass
15
30
none
Redear Sunfish
20
40
none
Walleye, Sauger & Hybrids
6*
12*
14"
White & Hybrid Striped Bass
15**
30**
none**
Striped Bass
5
10
15"
Yellow Bass
30
60
none
Crappie (Black & White)
20*
40*
10"
Note: State limits on Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass other than these lakes is usually 12". * Singly or combined; a total of these species ** No more than 5 fish in the daily creel limit may be more than 15" long Measure fish from the tip of the closed lower jaw to the tip of the tail with laid flat on rule with tail loves squeezed together. Undersized fish must be returned immediately to the waters from which they were taken.
NATIONAL RECOGN ITION Bassmaster Magazine in 2013 ranked Kentucky & Barkley Lakes as the 12th of the 100 best bass lakes in the United States! There are thousands of bass lakes in the United States so there is a lot of competition for rankings. We are proud to host the many fishermen who come to enjoy our great fishing, scenery, and hospitality.
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OUTDOORS country’s highest concentrations of trophy deer in the country. In 2013 Outdoor Life magazine ranked Kentucky as the best whitetail state. Modern gun season for deer opens in November, while archery season begins in September and runs through January. Kentucky also has spring and fall seasons for turkey. Some of the best hunting in the state is found on public land. Several of these areas are managed under a quota hunt system open to both
resident and non-resident hunters. You can apply for many of the quota hunts during the month of September by calling 877-598-2401. Kentucky offers more than just deer and turkey. For small game and waterfowl hunters, Kentucky offers hunting opportunities for quail, rabbit, squirrel, grouse, dove, ducks, geese and more. Specific information about hunting seasons can be obtained from the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife, 800-858-1549 or fw.ky.gov.
FISHING/HUNTING LICENSE FEES
Western Kentucky has over 216,000 acres of wildlife management areas that are available for hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Visit KentuckyLakeBarkley.org and look for a table of all of the wildlife management areas under Hunting. This table includes the phone numbers to call for information and permits. Land Between The Lakes offers more than 230 days of hunting opportunities each year. Turkey, deer, small game, and waterfowl are the most sought after game, but remember to contact them about applications and permits at (270) 924-2065.
TRAILS Western Kentucky has an almost unlimited opportunity for hiking and biking. In addition to all of the trails in Land Between The Lakes and the numerous Wildlife Management Areas, all of the state parks have trails and most of the western Kentucky communities have walking/biking/ hiking trails of varying degrees of difficulty. Enjoy a walk through the woods at Exit 31 off I-24 or take a leisurely stroll around Oak Grove’s War Memorial Walking Trail at Exit 86 off I-24.
Type of License
Resident
Non-Resident
Annual Fishing
$20
$50
Annual Hunting
$20
$140
Annual Youth Hunting (age 12-15)
$6
$10
Combination Fishing/Hunting
$30
N/A
Senior/Disabled Sportsman
$11
N/A
Sportsman’s License
$95
N/A
Youth Sportsman’s License
$30
Joint Husband/Wife Annual Fishing
$36
N/A
1-Day Fishing
$7
$10
7-Day Fishing
N/A
$30
15-Day Fishing
N/A
$40
1-Day Hunting (not valid for deer or turkey)
$7
$15
Kentucky Lake Area Camping
7-Day Hunting (not valid for deer or turkey)
N/A
$55
Aurora/Benton/Calvert City/Gilbertsville
Deer Permit (2 tags)
$35
$160
Youth Deer Permit (age 12-15)
$10
$15
Bonus Antlerless Deer Permit (2 tags)
$15
$15
Statewide Waterfowl Permit
$15
$15
Migratory Game Bird Permit
$10
$15
Fall Turkey Permit (4 tags)
$30
$75
Spring Turkey Permit (2 tags)
$30
$75
Youth Turkey Permit (age 12-15)
$10
$15
Land Between The Lakes Hunting
$20
$20
Federal Duck Stamp
$15
$15
$30
Annual hunting and fishing licenses and permits are valid for the date of purchase through the last day of February. New licenses are required each March 1. On Kentucky Lake between the Eggner's Ferry Bridge on US 68 near Aurora, Kentucky and the McWhorter Bridge on US 79 near Dover, Tennessee either a Kentucky or Tennessee fishing license is valid.
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WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS
CAMPING Western Kentucky is a camper’s paradise— thousands of campsites for RVs or tents and thousands of acres for backcountry camping.
Aurora Oaks Campground AURORA • 55 KOA Ln • (270) 474-2778 www.auroraoaks.net Bee Spring Lodge and Marina BENTON • 573 Bee Spring Rd • (270) 354-6515
www.beespringlodge.com on Ad ge Big Bear Resort pa 52 BENTON • 30 Big Bear Resort Rd • (800) 922-2327 or (270) 354-6414: On Kentucky Lake, open April-October www.bigbearkentuckylake.com
Birmingham Point RV Park BENTON • 5295 Barge Island Rd •
(270) 354-8482
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Buckhorn RV Park GILBERTSVILLE • 5053 Moors Camp Hwy • (270) 362-3646 Cypress Lakes RV Park CALVERT CITY • 30 Cypress Pines Ln • (270) 395-4267 www.cypresslakesrvpark.com on Ad ge pa
Kenlake State Resort Park 7 AURORA • 542 Kenlake Rd • (270) 474-2211: On Kentucky Lake, open year round www.parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/kenlake on Ad ge pa
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Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
GILBERTSVILLE • US 641 N • (270) 362-4271:
On Kentucky Lake, open year round parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/ky-dam-village Kentucky Lake KOA CALVERT CITY • 4793 US 62 • (270) 395-5841 www.koa.com Kentucky Lake Resort GILBERTSVILLE • 59 Kentucky Lake Resort Rd • (270) 362-8652 www.kylakeresort.net King Creek Resort & Marina BENTON • 972 King Creek Rd • (270) 493-0076: On Kentucky Lake, open mid March-October www.kingcreekresort.com on Ad ge pa
Lakeside Campground
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On Kentucky Lake, open mid March-October www.visitlakesidecampground.com Lakewood Camping Resort BENTON • 368 Jonathan Point Rd •
(270) 354-9122 Lazy Daz RV Park CALVERT CITY • 4237 Gilbertsville Hwy •
(270) 395-5436 Malcolm Creek Resort BENTON • 325 Guthrie Dr • (270) 354-6496:
On Kentucky Lake, open March-October www.malcolmcreek.com Southern Komfort Resort BENTON • 460 Southern Komfort Rd •
(800) 526-4946 www.southernkomfort.com
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OUTDOORS Sportsman’s Anchor Resort & Marina BENTON • 12888 US 68 E • (270) 354-8493: On Kentucky Lake, open seasonally www.anchorresortandmarina.com
Crockett Frontiers Campground GRAND RIVERS • 216 Maxwell St • (270) 217-3432 www.crockettcampground.com
Stage Coach Station Campground
TILINE • 811 Jack Walker Rd • (270) 564-6567
Cumberland River Campground BENTON • US 68 W in Draffenville •
(270) 554-4375
Exit 31 RV Park GRAND RIVERS • 708 Complex Dr; I-24, Exit 31 behind Miss Scarlett’s Restaurant • (270) 928-3126: Open year round www.exit31rvpark.com
Town & Country Resort BENTON • 1426 Gardner Rd • (800) 422-5253 www.kentuckylakeresort.com
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Lake Barkley Area Camping Cadiz/Eddyville/Kuttawa Cedar Hill RV Park EDDYVILLE • 208 Jennifer Ln • (270) 827-0635 Dryden Bay Campground & Cabins EDDYVILLE • 30 Dryden Creek Rd • (270) 388-0289 www.drydenbaycampground.com on Ad ge Eddy Creek Marina Resort pa 47 EDDYVILLE • 7612 KY 93 S • (270) 388-2271: On Lake Barkley, seasonal hours www.eddycreek.com
Eureka Recreational Area-Corp of Engineers KUTTAWA • 1802 KY 1271 • (270) 388-9459 www.reserveusa.com
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Kentucky Lakes KOAPrizer Point Marina & Resort
CADIZ • 1777 Prizer Point Rd • (270) 522-3762:
On Lake Barkley, open March 14-November 30 www.prizerpoint.com on Ad ge Lake Barkley State Resort Park pa 7 CADIZ • 3500 State Park Rd • (270) 924-1131: On Lake Barkley, open year round www.parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/lake-barkley
Moon River Resort & Marina CADIZ • 3025 Rockcastle Rd • (270) 522-7638 www.moonrivermarinaandresort.com
Goose Hollow Campground & RV Park CADIZ • 1049 Goose Hollow Rd •
Outback RV Resort
(270) 522-2267: On Lake Barkley, open seasonally www.goosehollowcampground.com
EDDYVILLE • 4481 KY 93 S; 1 mile from I-24,
Exit 45 • (270) 388-4752: Open April-October www.murphysrv.com
Holiday Hills Resort
Rocky Ridge RV Park
EDDYVILLE • 5631 KY 93 S • (800) 337-8550:
KUTTAWA • 69 Waschick Rd • (270) 827-0635
Hurricane Creek-Corps of Engineers
Between The Lakes Area Camping
EDDYVILLE • 25 Hurricane Camp Rd •
Grand Rivers/LBL/Smithland/Tiline
(270) 522-8821 www.reserveusa.com Indian Point RV Resort (270) 388-2730: On Lake Barkley, 200 site RV park and campground, open April-October Kamptown RV Resort CADIZ • 4124 Rockcastle Rd • (270) 522-7976
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Lighthouse Landing 2 GRAND RIVERS • 320 W Commerce Ave • (270) 362-8201: Overlooking Kentucky Lake, seasonal campsites only www.lighthouselanding.com
Hopkinsville Area Camping Hopkinsville/Crofton/Dawson Springs on Ad ge Pennyrile Horse Campground pa 7 CROFTON • 1555 Crofton Fruithill Rd • (270) 881-7931: Open year round parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/pennyrile-forest on Ad ge Pennyrile State Resort Park pa 7 DAWSON SPRING • 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Rd • (270) 797-3421: Open year round parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/pennyrile-forest
Paducah Area Camping
On Lake Barkley, open March 22-November 3 www.holidayhillsresort.com
EDDYVILLE • 1136 Indian Hills Trail •
Land Between The Lakes 4 National Recreation Area (270) 924-2000: Multple locations for RVs, basic camping, and back country camping; sites on Kentucky Lake or Lake Barkley; some open year round but most open March-November www.lbl.org
Birdsville RV Park SMITHLAND • 972 River Rd • (270) 928-2772 www.campingfriend.com/birdsvilleresort andcampground Canal Campground-Corps of Engineers GRAND RIVERS • 1010 Canal Campground Rd • (270)362-4840 www.reserveusa.com
Duck Creek RV Park PADUCAH • 2540 John Puryear Dr • (270) 415-0404 www.duckcreekrvpark.com Fern Lake Campground PADUCAH • 5535 Cairo Rd. • (270) 444-7939
www.fernlakecampground.net Victory RV Park and Campground PADUCAH • 4300 Shemwell Ln • (270) 898-2099
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Mayfield/Murray Area Camping Bullfrog Campground MURRAY • 822 Cross Span Rd • (270) 474-2151 Holly Green RV Park MURRAY • 102 Parks St • (270) 753-5652 Kaler Bottoms Public Wildlife Area MAYFIELD • KY 131 • (502) 564-4336 Water’s Edge RV Park & Marina MURRAY • 274 Tacklebox Ln • (270) 436-5321 www.watersedgeky.com Wildcat Creek Recreation Area MURRAY • 28 Wildcat Beach Rd • (270) 436-5628 www.kentuckylakecamping.com
Marion Area Camping Riverview Park at Dam 50 MARION • 411 KY 387 • (270) 965-5015 War Eagle RV Park MARION • 1597 US Hwy 60 W • (270) 339-2382
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Columbus-Belmont State Park 7 COLUMBUS • 350 Park Rd • (270) 677-2327: Overlooking Mississippi River, open year round parks.ky.gov/recreationparks/columbus-belmont Fulton Kentucky Campground & RV Park FULTON • 340 Browder St • (270) 472-3141
Indian Camp Campground ARLINGTON • 849 CR 1217 • (270) 207-0024: Primitive camping sites (4 with electricity) Wrights Area 252 Campground ARLINGTON • 378 CR 1219 • (270) 562-1293: Primitive camping only
Full Service Marina: Transient slips up to 100’ Covered & Uncovered Slips Gas & Diesel, Pump Out Pontoon & Fishing Boat Rentals Live Bait & Tackle Marine Service Department
Amenities: Echo Charlie’s Bayside Restaurant Ship Store w/ Marine Supplies, Clothing & Souvenirs Small Grocery Beach/Playground/Pool/WiFi
Lodging: Motel Rooms/Rustic Log Cabins/RV Park
Yacht Brokerage: Broker: Lee Perkins
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MARINAS NAME/ADDRESS/ PHONE NUMBER/WEBSITE
CITY
Kenlake Marina, 888 Kenlake Marina Ln; 800-624-4124; www.kenlakemarina.com
AURORA
Bee Spring Lodge, 573 Bee Spring Rd; (270) 354-6515; www.beespringlodge.com
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Big Bear Resort, 30 Big Bear Resort Rd; (270) 354-6414; www.bigbearkentuckylake.com
52 Cedar Knob Marina, 1434 Cedar Knob Rd; (270) 354-6998; www.cedarknobresort.com Cozy Cove Waterfront, 1917 Reed Rd; (270) 354-8168; www.cozycovewaterfront.com Hester’s Resort & Marina, 350 Hester’s Rd; (270) 354-8280 ; www.hestersresort.com Hickory Hill Resort, 90 Hickory Hill Ln; (270) 354-8207; www.hickoryhillresort.com
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Malcolm Creek Resort, 325 Guthrie Dr; (270) 354-6496; www.malcolmcreek.com
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Shawnee Bay Resort, 1297 Shawnee Bay Rd; (270) 354-8360; www.shawneebayresort.com
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Moon River Marina & Resort, 3025 Rockcastle Rd; (270) 522-7638; www.moonrivermarinaandresort.com on Ad ge pa
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GOLF Lake Barkley State Resort Park
You’ll love the view of the rolling hills and the manicured fairways when you play on Western Kentucky’s golf courses. Our area’s golf courses offer some of the finest selection of 9 or 18 hole courses with high quality greens, views of stunning lakes, and full service pro shops. Western Kentucky is keeping up with America’s love of disc golf. See the listing on the next page and make your plans to go. There is a course for everyone in the gorgeous Kentucky’s Western Waterland.
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CADIZ • US 68 W • (270) 924-1131:
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18 holes; Public; Par 72; Yardage: 6754; Test your golfing skills on the 18-hole Boots Randolph Course; pro shop, rental riding carts, pull carts, and golf clubs are available www.parks.ky.gov/golf/18_hole/lake-barkley
Links At Novadell HOPKINSVILLE • 500 Novadell Way (off US 41 A) • (270) 886-1101: 18 holes; Semi-Private; Par 72; Yardage: 6886; Open driving areas, tall natural grasses, strategically placed bunkers and winds that blow across the farmland; practice facilities, a 10-acre driving range, 8,000-squarefoot putting green, practice bunker, restaurant, and pro shop www.novadell.com
GOLF COURSES
Dogwood Hills Golf Club
Arrowhead Golf Course CADIZ • 183 Arrowhead Club Dr •
CUNNINGHAM • US 62 • (270) 642-2244: 9 holes; Public; Par 36; Yardage: 2963
Marion Country Club
(270) 522-8001: 18 holes; Public; Par 72; Yardage: 6551 www.arrowheadgolf.com
Drake Creek Golf Club
MARION • 651 Blackburn St • (270) 965-1604: 9 holes; Public; Par 36; Yardage: 6429
LEDBETTER • 1 Torrey Pines • (270) 898-GOLF:
Ballard County Country Club
Mayfield Graves County Golf Course MAYFIELD • 1301 Broadway St • (270) 247-1862: 18 holes; Semi-Private; Par 70; Yardage: 6305
www.ballardcountycountryclub.com
18 holes; Public; Par 72; Yardage: 6714; 8 min. from downtown Paducah; Zoysia fairways, Bent grass greens, practice facility, golf shop and PGA professional staff www.drakecreek.com
Benton Golf & Country Club
Hickman Country Club
Midtown Golf Course
BENTON •1830 Golf Course Rd • (270) 527-9673:
HICKMAN • 2779 KY 125 • (270) 236-9128:
PADUCAH • 550 S 12th St • (270) 444-9124:
18 holes; Semi-Private; Par 72; Yardage: 6240; Miniverde Ultra-dwarf Bermuda grass greens and Bermuda fairways
9 holes; Semi-Private; Par 36; Yardage: 6112
9 holes; Public; Par 27; Yardage: 1118
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Miller Memorial Golf Course
LA CENTER • 2145 La Center Rd • (270) 665-5557:
18 holes; Semi-Private; Par 72; Yardage: 6329
www.bentongolfandcountryclub.net
Calvert City Golf & Country Club CALVERT CITY • 199 Country Club Ln •
(270) 395-5831: 18 holes; Semi-Private; Par 72; Yardage: 6627 www.calvertcitycountryclub.com
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Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
GILBERTSVILLE • US 641 N • (270) 362-8658: 18 holes; Public; Par 72; Yardage: 6692; For a “par”fect day, test your skills on the 18-hole Village Green Golf Course; pro shop is open year-round with rental riding carts, pull carts, and clubs available
www.mayfieldgravescountryclub.com
MURRAY • 2814 Pottertown Rd • (270) 809-2238: 18 holes; Public; Par 71; Yardage: 6592; Heralded as one of the finest courses in west Kentucky, Miller Memorial offers a variety of challenges for the most discriminating golfer; brand new Miniverde Ultra-dwarf Bermuda grass greens www.murraystate.edu/millergolf
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Cole Park Golf Course FORT CAMPBELL • 1601 Club Loop •
(270) 798-4906: 18 holes; Public; Par 72; Yardage: 6843 www.fortcampbellmwr.com
Deer Lakes Golf Course SALEM • 140 Deer Lakes Ln • (270) 988-4653: 18 holes; Public; Par 72; Yardage: 6731; A beautiful course with spring-fed lakes, streams, and footbridges on the historic Trail of Tears
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Mineral Mound State Park
51 EDDYVILLE • 48 Finch Rd • (270) 388-3673: Dress code; 18 holes; Public; Par 72; Yardage: 6561; Course is constructed along the banks of Lake Barkley; the front 9 holes are situated in a wooded area; the back 9 offer lake views with several holes flanked by water
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DISC GOLF PARKS
MURRAY • 2200 College Farm Rd • (270) 753-9430: 18 holes; Semi-Private; Par 72; Yardage: 6348
CALVERT CITY • North Park Disc Golf Course
in Doctor’s Park • North of East 5th Avenue: 9 holes; Par 29
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MURRAY in Central Park; 18 holes; Par 58; Yardage: 5265 OAK GROVE on Walter Garrett Lane; 18 holes; Par 54; Yardage: 4874
CALVERT CITY • Old Park Disc Golf Course
Oak Hill Country Club CLINTON • 1125 US 51 N • (270) 653-6001:
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PADUCAH in Midtown Golf Course; 9 holes;
DRAFFENVILLE in Mike Miller Park;
PADUCAH in Stuart Nelson Park; 18 holes;
18 holes; Par 54; Yardage: 4496
Par 64; Yardage: 6140
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9 holes; Semi-Private; Par 36; Yardage: 2931
Paxton Park PADUCAH • 841 Berger Rd • (270) 444-9514:
18 holes; Public; Par 71; Yardage: 6262; Paducah’s only public full-service golf course; gently rolling hills and the ultimate in high quality greens—Champion ultra-dwarf Bermuda grass www.paxtonpark.com
HOPKINSVILLE in North Drive Recreational
Complex; 9 holes; Par 28; Yardage: 2871 MAYFIELD in Kess Creek Park; 9 holes; Par 27; Yardage: 2828
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park on
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www.parks.ky.gov/golf/18_hole/pennyrile-forest
Silos Country Club KEVIL • 11435 KY 286 • (270) 488-2182:
Dress code; 18 holes; Public; Par 72; Yardage: 6779; Championship course with lakes and sand traps
South Highland Country Club MAYFIELD • 3313 KY 303 • (270) 247-2918: 18 holes; Semi-Private; Par 71; Yardage: 6750 www.southhighlandcc.com
Sullivan’s Par 3 MURRAY • 1647 N 16th St • (270) 753-1152: 18 holes; Public; Par 54; Yardage: 2566; Driving range, miniature golf, and batting cages
Western Hills Golf Course HOPKINSVILLE • 2160 Russellville Rd • (270) 885-6023: Dress code; 18 holes; Public; Par 72; Yardage: 6907 www.westernhillsgolf.com
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Aurora’s Kentucky Lake Cottages (Hotel/Motel/Cottages) 16918 US 68 E; (270) 474-8000; www.kylakecottages.com
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Big Bear Resort & Marina (Hotel/Motel/Cottages/Condos) 30 Big Bear Resort Rd; (270) 354-6414; www.bigbearkentuckylake.com
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Cozy Cove Waterfront Resort (Cottages) 1917 Reed Rd; (270) 354-8168; www.cozycovewaterfront.com
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Southern Komfort Resort (Cottages) 460 Southern Komfort Rd; (270) 354-6422; www.southernkomfort.com
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Bel Air Motel (Hotel/Motel) 7428 US 641 N; (270) 362-4254; www.belairmotel.com
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Lakeview Marina & Resort (Cottages) 165 Lakeview Cabins Dr; (270) 436-5876; www.lakeviewmarinaresort.com
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Broadbent Inn & Suites (Hotel/Motel) 153 Broadbent Blvd; (270) 522-3700; www.broadbentinnandsuites.com
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Cabin Rentals of Western Kentucky (Cottages) 1169 Blue Springs Rd; (270) 924-5647; www.loghomesandcabinrentalsofwky.com
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Fish Island & Parkview Cottages (Cottages) 3535 Blue Springs Rd; (270) 924-5351; www.parkviewcottages.net
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Futrell House Bed & Breakfast (The) (B&B) 125 Main St; (270) 522-9214; www.futrellhouse.com
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Knights Inn (Hotel/Motel) 5698 Hopkinsville Rd; (270) 522-9395; www.knightsinn.com
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Relax Inn (Hotel/Motel) 224 New Circle Dr; (270) 388-2285; www.relaxinnkuttawa.com
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America’s Best Value Inn Kentucky-Barkley Lakes Inn (Hotel/Motel) 720 Complex Dr; (270) 928-2700; www.americasbestvalueinns.com
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Barkley Dam Motel (Hotel/Motel) 1054 Stringtown Rd; (270) 362-4263
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America’s Best Value Inn (Hotel/Motel) I-24 Exit 3; 5125 Old Cairo Rd; (270) 575-9605; www.americasbestvalueinn.com
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Auburn Place (Hotel/Motel) I-24 Exit 4; 3994 Hinkleville Rd; (270) 444-7667; www.midamcorp.com/paducah
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Best Western (Hotel/Motel) I-24 Exit 11; 2960 Husband Rd; (270) 443-2323; www.bestwestern.com
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Budget Inn (Hotel/Motel) 2701 H.C. Mathis Dr; (270) 443-5500; www.budgetinnpaducah.com
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Candlewood Suites (Hotel/Motel) I-24 Exit 4; 3940 Coleman Crossing Circle; (270) 442-3969; www.candlewoodsuites.com
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Comfort Inn (Hotel/Motel) I-24 Exit 3; 5135 Cairo Rd; (270) 442-4191; www.comfortinn.com
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Courtyard by Marriot (Hotel/Motel) I-24 Exit 4; 3835 Technology Dr; (270) 442-3600; www.courtyard.com
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Drury Suites (Hotel/Motel) I-24 Exit 4; 2930 James Sanders Blvd; (270) 441-0024; www.druryhotels.com Econolodge (Hotel/Motel) I-24 Exit 3; 5106 Cairo Rd; (270) 442-1616; www.econolodge.com Escape Bed & Breakfast (B&B) 414 Ashcraft Ave; (270) 442-3612 or (270) 559-8883; www.escapebb.com
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Fairfield Inn & Suites (Hotel/Motel) I-24 Exit 4; 3590 Coleman Crossing Circle; (270) 442-1700; www.Marriott.com/Paducah
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Fox Briar Inn at Riverplace (Hotel/Motel) 100-116 Broadway; (270) 443-7004; www.foxbriarinn.com
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Hampton Inn and Suites (Hotel/Motel) I-24 Exit 4; 3901 Coleman Crossing Circle; (270) 442-0200; www.paducahsuites.hamptoninn.com
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Hickory House Inn (Hotel/Motel) 2504 Bridge St; (270) 442-1601
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Pear Tree Inn (Hotel/Motel) I-24 Exit 4; 5006 Hinkleville Rd; (270) 444-7200; www.druryhotels.com
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Pinecone Art Studio Bed & Breakfast (B&B) 421 N. 7th St; (270) 443-1433; www.char-downs.com
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Residence Inn Paducah (Hotel/Motel) I-24 Exit 4; 3900 Coleman Crossing Circle; (270) 444-3966; www.marriott.com/pahri
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Super 8 (Hotel/Motel) I-24 Exit 4; 5001 Hinkleville Rd; (270) 442-3334
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Traveler’s Inn & Suites (Hotel/Motel) I-24 Exit 7; 2550 Lone Oak Rd; (270) 444-0157; www.travelerssuites.webs.com
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Columbus-Belmont State Park Campground (Cottages) 350 Park Rd; (270) 677-2327; www.parks.ky.gov/recreationparks/columbus-belmont
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La Center Motel (Hotel/Motel) 474 W Kentucky Ave; (270) 665-9181
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Hillbilly Ridge Bed & Breakfast (B&B) 320 Martin Rd; (270) 564-8088
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A GREAT PLACE TO RETIRE “America's 100 Best Places to Retire” includes the Kentucky Lake Region. The selection is geared toward today’s active baby boomers and retirees, providing opportunities to stay on the go and get involved. The Kentucky Lake Region has bountiful outdoor recreation— including Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, Land Between The Lakes, the Great River Road— low taxes and cost of living, small-town values, moderate climate, good health care, and great performing and creative arts.
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