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W e L C o M e To K E N T U C K Y We’re glad you’ve decided to Discover Your Next Adventure in the Bluegrass State. From quiet horse farms to scenic byways and trail towns, Kentucky’s 120 counties are full of charm, adventure and excitement. Destinations include bourbon trails, adventure tourism, gorgeous natural parks, plentiful dining options, multiple attractions and numerous choices of lodging; we’re positive you’ll enjoy your stay. Welcome to Kentucky, we are glad you chose us to be your guide!
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Bourbon, Horses & History Louisville KENTUCKY'S BLuegrass Bardstown Frankfort Hodgenville Georgetown/Paris Elizabethtown Lexington ACRONYM KEY Winchester KDFWR Kentucky Department of Richmond/Berea Fish & Wildlife Resources Harrodsburg/Danville KDF Kentucky Division of Forestry KDP Kentucky Department of Parks NRHP National Register of Historic Places USACE US Army Corps of Engineers USFS US Forestry Service NHL National Historic Landmark NNL National Natural Landmark AFA American Forestry Association
WESTERN
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EASTERN
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Table of Contents NORTHERN North Central
Bourbon, Horses, History Louisville Area .Louisville.....................................................................12 .Brooks/Shepherdsville................................................18 .Bedford/Milton............................................................19 .La Grange/Crestwood..................................................19 New Castle...................................................................20 Shelbyville...................................................................21 Taylorsville...................................................................22 Bardstown Area Bardstown...................................................................23 Lebanon.......................................................................24 Loretto.........................................................................25 Springfield...................................................................25 Hodgenville Area Hodgenville.................................................................26 Elizabethtown Area Elizabethtown..............................................................27 Glendale......................................................................29 Radcliff/Ft. Knox...........................................................29 West Point...................................................................30 Brandenburg...............................................................31 Hardinsburg/Cloverport/Irvington..............................31 Leitchfield....................................................................32 Kentucky's Bluegrass Frankfort Area Frankfort......................................................................33 Lawrenceburg..............................................................35 Georgetown/ Paris Area Georgetown.................................................................36 Paris.............................................................................37 Carlisle.........................................................................38 Cynthiana....................................................................38 Lexington Area Lexington.....................................................................39 Nicholasville................................................................42 Wilmore.......................................................................42 Midway........................................................................43 Versailles.....................................................................43 Winchester Area Winchester..................................................................44 Richmond/Berea Area Richmond....................................................................46 Berea...........................................................................47 Harrodsburg/Danville Area Harrodsburg................................................................49 Danville.......................................................................50 Perryville......................................................................51 Lancaster.....................................................................51 Stanford.......................................................................52 6 • www.kytravel.com
WESTERN
Northern Kentucky River Carrollton Area Carrollton.....................................................................53 Owenton......................................................................54 Warsaw/Sparta............................................................54 Northern kentucky area Covington....................................................................55 Ft. Mitchell/Erlanger....................................................56 Newport.......................................................................57 Florence.......................................................................58 Dry Ridge/Williamstown.............................................59 Falmouth.....................................................................60 Maysville Area Maysville.....................................................................61 Washington.................................................................61 Augusta.......................................................................62 Flemingsburg..............................................................62 Mt. Olivet.....................................................................63 Vanceburg...................................................................63
WeStERN
Bluegrass, Blues, BBQ Owensboro/Henderson Area Owensboro..................................................................66 Henderson...................................................................67 Hawesville/Lewisport...................................................68 Lake Malone Area Central City..................................................................69 Greenville/Dunmor.....................................................69 Calhoun.......................................................................70 Hartford/Rosine/Beaver Dam......................................71 Madisonville Area Madisonville................................................................72 Hanson........................................................................73 Dawson Springs...........................................................73 Dixon/Providence........................................................73 Morganfield/Sturgis....................................................74 Western Waterland Hopkinsville Area Hopkinsville................................................................75 Oak Grove....................................................................75 Elkton..........................................................................76 Cadiz/Lake Barkley Area Cadiz............................................................................77 Golden Pond................................................................78 Princeton.....................................................................79 Lakes Area Eddyville......................................................................79 Kuttawa........................................................................80 Grand Rivers................................................................80 Marion.........................................................................81 Murray/Kentucky Lake Area Gilbertsville/Calvert City..............................................81
EASTERN
Benton.........................................................................82 Aurora..........................................................................83 Murray.........................................................................84 New Concord...............................................................84 Mayfield/KY great river road area Mayfield......................................................................85 Clinton/Columbus.......................................................85 Fulton..........................................................................86 Hickman......................................................................86 Paducah Area Paducah.......................................................................87 Bardwell/Arlington......................................................88 Wickliffe/Barlow/Kevil/LaCenter..................................89
eAStERN
Appalachians Morehead /Mt. Sterling Area Morehead....................................................................92 Mt. Sterling..................................................................93 Owingsville/Salt Lick...................................................94 Frenchburg..................................................................94 West Liberty.................................................................95 Ashland Area Ashland.......................................................................95 Greenup......................................................................97 Russell.........................................................................98 Grayson.......................................................................98 Olive Hill......................................................................98 Louisa..........................................................................99 Sandy Hook...............................................................100 Paintsville/Prestonsburg AREA Paintsville..................................................................100 Prestonsburg.............................................................101 Inez............................................................................102 Salyersville................................................................102 Pikeville/Breaks Area Pikeville.....................................................................103 Elkhorn City...............................................................103 Daniel Boone Country Red River Gorge Area Slade..........................................................................104 Stanton/Clay City.......................................................105 Campton....................................................................105 Beattyville..................................................................106 Booneville.................................................................106 Irvine.........................................................................107 Jackson......................................................................107 Hazard/Buckhorn Lake Area Hazard.......................................................................108 Hindman...................................................................109 Hyden........................................................................109 Whitesburg................................................................110
SOUTHErN
Middlesboro/CumberLand Gap Area
Middlesboro..............................................................110 Pineville.....................................................................111 Cumberland/Benham/Lynch.....................................111 Harlan........................................................................112 Corbin/Cumberland Falls/ Williamsburg Area Corbin........................................................................113 Williamsburg.............................................................115 Barbourville...............................................................115 London/Laurel Lake Area London......................................................................117 Manchester................................................................118 McKee........................................................................119 Renfro Valley/Mt. Vernon...........................................119
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Southern Shorelines Somerset/Lake Cumberland/Big South Fork Area Somerset...................................................................122 Burnside....................................................................124 Stearns/Whitley City..................................................124 Jamestown/Lake Cumberland/ Dale Hollow Lake Area Jamestown................................................................125 Russell Springs..........................................................126 Monticello.................................................................126 Albany.......................................................................127 Burkesville.................................................................127 Green River Lake Area Campbellsville...........................................................128 Columbia...................................................................129 Greensburg...............................................................130 Liberty........................................................................131 Kentucky’s Cave Country Mammoth Cave/Glasgow Brownsville/Mammoth Cave.....................................131 Horse Cave/Munfordville..........................................132 Cave City/Park City.....................................................133 Edmonton..................................................................134 Glasgow.....................................................................135 Scottsville..................................................................137 Tompkinsville/Fountain Run/Gamaliel......................137 Bowling Green Area Bowling Green...........................................................138 Franklin.....................................................................140 Morgantown..............................................................140 Russellville................................................................141 Auburn......................................................................141 www.kytravel.com • 7
City Listing Alphabetical Albany ................................................127 Ashland ................................................95 Arlington..............................................88 Auburn ...............................................141 Augusta ...............................................62 Aurora ..................................................83 Barbourville .......................................115 Bardstown ............................................23 Bardwell ...............................................88 Barlow..................................................89 Beattyville ..........................................106 Beaver Dam .........................................71 Bedford ................................................19 Benham .............................................111 Benton .................................................82 Berea ...................................................47 Booneville ..........................................106 Bowling Green ...................................138 Brandenburg .......................................31 Brooks ..................................................18 Brownsville ........................................131 Burkesville .........................................127 Burnside ............................................124 Cadiz ....................................................77 Calhoun ...............................................70 Calvert City ...........................................81 Campbellsville ...................................128 Campton ............................................105 Carlisle .................................................38 Carrollton .............................................53 Cave City ............................................133 Central City ..........................................69 Clay City .............................................105 Clinton .................................................85 Cloverport ............................................31 Columbia ...........................................129 Columbus.............................................85 Corbin ................................................113 Covington ............................................55 Crestwood.............................................19 Cumberland ......................................111 Cynthiana ............................................38 Danville ...............................................50 Dawson Springs ...................................73 Dixon ...................................................73 Dry Ridge .............................................59 Dunmor ...............................................69 Eddyville ..............................................79 Edmonton ..........................................134 Elizabethtown ......................................27 Elkhorn City .......................................103 Elkton ...................................................76 Erlanger ...............................................56 Falmouth .............................................60 Flemingsburg ......................................62 Florence ...............................................58 Fountain Run......................................137 Ft. Knox ................................................29 Ft. Mitchell ...........................................56 Frankfort ..............................................33 Franklin ..............................................140 8 • www.kytravel.com
Frenchburg ..........................................94 Fulton ..................................................86 Gamaliel.............................................137 Georgetown .........................................36 Gilbertsville .........................................81 Glasgow .............................................135 Glendale ..............................................29 Golden Pond ........................................78 Grand Rivers ........................................80 Grayson ................................................98 Greensburg ........................................130 Greenup ...............................................97 Greenville ............................................69 Hanson.................................................73 Hardinsburg ........................................31 Harlan ................................................112 Harrodsburg ........................................49 Hartford ...............................................71 Hawesville ...........................................68 Hazard ...............................................108 Henderson ...........................................67 Hickman ..............................................86 Hindman ...........................................109 Hodgenville .........................................26 Hopkinsville .........................................75 Horse Cave .........................................132 Hyden ................................................109 Inez ....................................................102 Irvine .................................................107 Irvington ..............................................31 Jackson ..............................................107 Jamestown ........................................125 Kevil......................................................89 Kuttawa ................................................80 LaCenter...............................................89 La Grange ............................................19 Lancaster ..............................................51 Lawrenceburg ......................................35 Lebanon ...............................................24 Leitchfield ............................................32 Lewisport .............................................68 Lexington .............................................39 Liberty ................................................131 London ..............................................117 Loretto ..................................................25 Louisa ..................................................99 Louisville ..............................................12 Lynch ..................................................111 Madisonville ........................................72 Mammoth Cave .................................131 Manchester ........................................118 Marion .................................................81 Mayfield ...............................................85 Maysville .............................................61 McKee ................................................119 Middlesboro ......................................110 Midway ................................................43 Milton ..................................................19 Monticello .........................................126 Morehead ............................................92 Morganfield .........................................74
Morgantown ......................................140 Mt. Olivet .............................................63 Mt. Sterling ..........................................93 Mt. Vernon .........................................119 Munfordville ......................................132 Murray .................................................84 New Castle ...........................................20 New Concord .......................................84 Newport ...............................................57 Nicholasville ........................................42 Oak Grove.............................................75 Olive Hill ..............................................98 Owensboro ..........................................66 Owenton ..............................................54 Owingsville ..........................................94 Paducah ...............................................87 Paintsville ..........................................100 Paris .....................................................37 Park City .............................................133 Perryville ..............................................51 Pikeville .............................................103 Pineville .............................................111 Prestonsburg .....................................101 Princeton .............................................79 Providence ...........................................73 Radcliff .................................................29 Renfro Valley ......................................119 Richmond ............................................46 Rosine ..................................................71 Russell..................................................98 Russell Springs ..................................126 Russellville .........................................141 Salt Lick.................................................94 Salyersville .........................................102 Sandy Hook .......................................100 Scottsville ...........................................137 Shelbyville ...........................................21 Shepherdsville .....................................18 Slade ..................................................104 Somerset ...........................................122 Sparta ..................................................54 Springfield ..........................................25 Stanford ...............................................52 Stanton ..............................................105 Stearns ...............................................124 Sturgis .................................................74 Taylorsville ...........................................22 Tompkinsville ....................................137 Vanceburg ...........................................63 Versailles .............................................43 Warsaw ................................................54 Washington .........................................61 West Liberty .........................................95 West Point ............................................30 Whitesburg ........................................110 Whitley City .......................................124 Wickliffe ...............................................89 Williamsburg .....................................115 Williamstown .......................................59 Wilmore ...............................................42 Winchester ...........................................44
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www.kfea.com Bed & Breakfasts EAGLE HILL MANOR BED & BREAKFAST & EAGLE COVE COTTAGE
118/122 Springfield Rd., downtown Bloomfield (Bardstown), 40008. 1899 Victorian "Painted Lady" with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 7 fireplaces, natural woodwork & antique furnishings. Huge porch with swing. NRHP. Also a 1930s 2-bedroom, 2-bath stone cottage. Full country breakfast. www.historiceaglehillmanorbb.com 502.252.7111
OLD TALBOTT TAVERN
107 W Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown, 40004. Oldest western stagecoach stop in America. Since 1779. 6 guest rooms, with additional 15 rooms at newly opened Talbott Tavern (next door); full breakfast included. Lunch & dinner daily serving regional favorites such as Hot Brown, country ham, homemade soups & desserts, try bourbon sampler in the Bourbon Bar. Prior guests include Jesse James, King Louis Phillippe & George Patton. www.talbotts.com 502.348.3494
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NORTH CENTRAL REGION areas
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Bourbon, Horses & History
Bourbon, Horses and History
Within a 100-mile radius of Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city and the 16th largest US city, is a region with riverboats, bourbon distilleries, horse racing and farms, state parks, historic homes, antiques, art, entertainment and more. The area might be best known for the world-renowned Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. My Old Kentucky Home along with historic inns and cathedrals in Bardstown are filled with the rich flavor of Kentucky's earliest years. Hodgenville and Elizabethtown boast the birthplace and heritage of Abraham Lincoln, our nation's 16th president.
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KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS
Travel Areas 1-4
Louisville
Louisville. . ................................... 12 Brooks/Shepherdsville................... 18 Bedford/Milton. . ........................... 19 La Grange/Crestwood.. ................... 19 New Castle.. ................................. 20 Shelbyville.. ................................. 21 Taylorsville. . ................................. 22
Bardstown
Bardstown................................... 23 Lebanon. . .................................... 24 Loretto........................................ 25 Springfield.................................. 25
Hodgenville
Hodgenville. . ............................... 26
Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown.............................. 27 Glendale..................................... 29 Radcliff/Ft. Knox. . .......................... 29 West Point................................... 30 Brandenburg............................... 31 Hardinsburg/Cloverport/Irvington. . .. 31 Leitchfield................................... 32 10 • www.kytravel.com
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Frankfort
Frankfort...................................... 33 Lawrenceburg............................... 35
Georgetown/Paris
Georgetown. . ................................ 36 Paris............................................ 37 Carlisle.. ....................................... 38 Cynthiana. . ................................... 38
Lexington
Lexington..................................... 39 Nicholasville................................. 42 Wilmore. . ..................................... 42 Midway. . ...................................... 43 Versailles. . .................................... 43
Winchester
Winchester................................... 44
Richmond/Berea
Richmond.. ................................... 46 Berea. . ......................................... 47
Harrodsburg/Danville
Harrodsburg................................. 49 Danville....................................... 50 Perryville...................................... 51 Lancaster. . .................................... 51 Stanford....................................... 52
Travel Areas 11-13
Carrollton
Carrollton.................................... 53 Owenton..................................... 54 Warsaw/Sparta............................. 54
Northern Kentucky
Covington.. .................................. 55 Ft. Mitchell/Erlanger...................... 56 Newport. . .................................... 57 Florence...................................... 58 Dry Ridge/Williamstown.. ............... 59 Falmouth.. ................................... 60
KentUCKY’s Bluegrass
The Kentucky Horse Park and neatly fenced bluegrass horse farms are unmatched by any other sight in the world.The area is rich in history – from the first permanent Kentucky settlement, Fort Harrod in Harrodsburg – to Danville, the first state capital – to Frankfort, the present capital. The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea showcases the area's crafts. The region also boasts ten state parks and historic sites.
Northern Kentucky River
The Ohio River culture is preserved in the Northern Kentucky metropolitan area, just across the river from Cincinnati. The top attractions include riverboats, quaint river towns, an entertainment complex with a state-ofthe-art aquarium and a NASCAR track. Most of the state's remaining covered bridges, several lakes and three state parks are found in this area.
Maysville
Maysville. . ................................... 61 Washington................................. 61 Augusta...................................... 62 Flemingsburg.............................. 62 Mt. Olivet.................................... 63 Vanceburg................................... 63
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Louisville Area
Louisville International Airport, bordered by I-65 and
Cities Include: Louisville, Brooks/Shepherdsville, Bedford/Milton, La Grange/ Crestwood, New Castle, Shelbyville, Taylorsville
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Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Rd.; independent Catholic University founded 1950; liberal arts; enrolls 3,000. Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 1044 Alta Vista Rd.; established 1853; enrolls 230. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2825 Lexington Rd.; founded 1859; enrolls 4,072. Spalding University, 845 S 3rd St.; established 1814; private 4 year college; enrolls 2,500. Sullivan University, 101 Bardstown Rd.; established 1962; enrolls 3,500. University of Louisville, 2301 S 3rd St.; chartered 1798; enrolls 21,000; 11 schools and colleges.
Points of Interest
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Louisville
Population741,096 • JeffersonCounty(Seat) • EST/EDT• Wet Kentucky’s largest city; 16th largest US city; established 1780. Greater Louisville population 1,035,975 (includes Kentucky counties Jefferson, Bullitt, Oldham, Shelby, plus Indiana counties Clark, Floyd, Harrison; at I-65, I-71 and I-64 intersection on the Ohio River).
t Harrison County Convention
and Visitors Bureau, 310 N Elm St., Corydon, IN, 47112. Plan your getaway to Historic Corydon, Harrison County. Just a short drive from Louisville, KY. Enjoy history, caves, wineries, gaming and outdoor recreation. Mon.–Sat. 9–5; Sun. Noon–5; closed Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. www.thisisindiana.org; 888.738.2137. [See ad, page 13]
American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Ave.; tours; free. Belle of Louisville, Spirit of Jefferson, downtown Louisville Wharf, 4th St. and River Rd.; Ohio River cruises.
H The Bulliet Frontier Whiskey Exprience, 3860 Fitzgerald Rd., Louisville, 40216;
www.bulleitexperience.com; 502.810.3800. Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave. at 4th St.; NRHP. Copper & Kings Brandy Distillery, 1111 E Washington St. Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, 528 W Main St. Falls of the Ohio State Park, Falls of the Ohio National Wildlife Conservation Area, 387 million year-old fossil reef; Interpretive Center open Mon.–Sat. 9–5; Sun. 1–5; $5. Henry’s Ark, 7801 Rose Island Rd., Prospect; exotic/domestic animals; Tues.–Sun. 10–6 (gates close 5:30); donations. Idlewild Butterfly Farm, 1100 Logan St. Jim Beam Urban Stilhouse, 4th Street Live! Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 4th St.; 200,000 sq. ft. exhibit space; 30,000 sq. ft. ballroom; 50 breakout rooms.
HKentucky Kingdom,
937 Phillips Ln., Louisville, 40209. Thrills for everyone! Come experience over 60 rides and attractions, including five roller coasters, lots of thrill rides, classic favorites, many attractions for children, and our big, beautiful water park! Visit kentuckykingdom.com or call 502.813.8200 for operating schedule. [See ad, page 12]
t Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Welcome to “One of the Friendliest Cities in America,” according to Travel + Leisure. Explore our Urban Bourbon Experience™, acclaimed culinary scene, unique attractions and eclectic neighborhoods. Stop by the Louisville Visitors Center for discounted attraction tickets, Louisville swag and more. www.GoToLouisville.com. t Old Louisville Information Center, 1340 S 4th St. in historic Old Louisville’s Central Park, 40208; www.oldlouisville.org, 502.635.5244. t Southern Indiana Visitors Center, I-65 exit 0, Jeffersonville, IN, 47130; www.sunnysideoflouisville.org; 812.280.5566; 800.552.3842. Bowman Field, I-264 and Taylorsville Rd. 12 • www.kytravel.com
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Bourbon, Horses & History NORTH CENTRAL REGION Kentucky Science Center & Digital Theatre, 727 W Main St.; Sun.–Thur. 9:30–5, Fri.–Sat. 9:30–9; $13; ages 2–12 $11; film $8. Kentucky Veterans Memorial, Coffee Tree Rd. off KY 676; sundial’s shadow touches name of all 1,100 Kentuckians killed in Vietnam on anniversary of death. KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plz. Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York St.; established 1816; Mon.–Thur. 9–9, Fri.–Sat.,9–5, Sun. 1–5. Mark Payton Glass Center, 815 W Market St.; only US glass art center with glass-blowing, flameworking, under one roof. Peerless Distillery, 120 N 10th St. Louisville Mega Cavern, 1841 Taylor Ave.
HThe Louisville Zoo, Enjoy wild adventures
year-round amongst more than 1700 exotic animals.With three nationally award-wining exhibits including Glacier Run with polar and grizzly bears, Gorilla Forest and the multi-species Islands exhibit. See up close daily animal demonstrations. Escape from the heat at the Papa John’s Splash Park. Enjoy gift shops, cafés, petting zoo, carousel, train, tram, ropes courses and playgrounds (some seasonal). Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Sept. 26 to Mar. 17: 10-4 (stay until 5); Mar. 18 to Sept. 24: 10-5 (stay until 6). Adults (12-59) $16.25; Seniors (60+) and children (3-11) $11.75; children (2 and under) free. Special group rates and facilities available for 15 or more. I-264 exit 14 to 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, 40213; 502.459.2181; www.louisvillezoo.org. [See ad, page 15] US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), N 27th St.; one of only two sites on Ohio River with twin 1,200' lock chambers; visitor area 8–5; free. Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, 4701 Brownsboro Rd.; grave sites of 12th US President, his wife, & thousands of US veterans and dependents; NRHP.
Historic Sites
Cathedral of the Assumption, 433 S 5th St.; dedicated in 1852, restored 1994. Masses Mon.–Fri. Noon, Sat. 5:30, Sun. 9:30, Noon and 5:30. Christ Church Cathedral, 421 S 2nd St.; city’s oldest house of worship; built 1822; Episcopal cathedral since 1894; Sun. Eucharist 8:15 and 10; Morning Prayer Tues., Thur. 9 . Farmington Historic Plantation, 3033 Bardstown Rd.; Completed 1816; hemp plantation owned by Speed family, sustained by nearly 60 slaves. Tues.–Sat. 10–4. $9.
HLocust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln. (between
Brownsboro & River Rds), Louisville, 40207. Set on 55 acres, Locust Grove (circa 1790) tells the story of William & Lucy Croghan, and Lucy's brother, Revolutionary War hero, Gen. George Rogers Clark. The restored interior reflects the taste & wealth of the Croghans. Visitors’ Center with exhibits & museum store. Partially handicapped access. See website for special events. Open 10–4:30 Mon.–Sat., & Sun. 1–4:30; Closed in Jan. Adults $9, seniors $8, children $4, under 6 free, group rates; www.locustgrove.org; 502.897.9845. [See ad, page 13]
Main Street Association, 600–800 W Main St. Collection of 19th century cast iron facades; art galleries, museums, restaurants, performing arts groups. Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Rd. Farmstead on the Ohio River, built circa 1837; Tues.–Sat. 10–4:30, Mar.–Nov., Sun. 1–4:30; $6. Thomas Edison House, 729–31 E Washington St. Inventions; Tues.–Sat. 10–2; $5. Whitehall House and Gardens, 3110 Lexington Rd. Built circa 1855, transformed circa 1910; Mon.–Fri. 10–2; $5.
Museums and Galleries
Edenside Gallery, 1422 Bardstown Rd. Filson Historical Society, 1310 S 3rd St.; headquartered in the 1905 Ferguson Mansion; Mon.–Fri. Flame Run Glass Studio and Gallery, 815 W Market St. Frazier History Museum, 829 W Main St.; Mon.–Sat. 9–5, Sun. Noon–5; $9.50.
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Jeffersontown Historical Museum, 10635 Watterson Trl., Jeffersontown; Mon.–Fri. 10–5; free.
HKentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central
Ave., Louisville, 40208. Where every day is Derby day! Enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience, tour historic Churchill Downs, get lost in two floors of exhibits, view “The Greatest Race,” a full-circle movie about the 1st Sat. in May, dine in the Derby Café, select the perfect hat in the Gift Shop and more. Open daily. DerbyMuseum.org; 502.637.1111. [See ad, pages 14 & 16] Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, 715 W Main St.; gallery shop hours Mon.–Fri. 10–5, Sat. 11–5; $6. Little Loomhouse, 328 Kenwood Hill Rd.; cabins house state coverlet info, Tues.–Thur., 3rd Sat. 10–3:30; tour $3.50; NRHP. Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, 800 W Main St.; World's Biggest Bat; Mon.–Sat. 9–5, Sun. 11–5. Louisville Visual Art Association, River Rd. and Zorn Ave., I-71 exit 2; in Historic Landmark Water Tower; Mon.–Fri. 9–5, Sun. Noon–4; $3. Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N 6th St. between Main St. and River Rd.; inspired by the ideals of Muhammad Ali; Tues.–Sun. National Society Sons of the American Revolution, 809 W Main St.; Mon.–Fri. 9:30–4:30; free; library $5 fee. Tim Faulkner Gallery, 1512 Portland Ave.
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M u s e u m at Louisville Water Tower Park,
3005 River Rd., Louisville, 40207. Tells the story of how water shaped the city & public health. Located inside Louisville Water original Pumping Station. The museum contains a vast archive of historic photographs, memoriabilia and a 1938 silent film. Visitors will learn about the Company’s contributions to safe drinking water through innovations in science & engineering. Special displays rotate throughout year. Admission includes guided walking tour of historic water tower, active pump station, & up-close view of Allis Chalmers steam pump from 1919. Allow 2 hrs. Wed.-Fri. 10-5, Sat.-Sun. 10-3. Mar.-Dec.; Sat.-Sun. 10-3. Feb.; closed holidays & Derby Day. $5, $4 (60+), $3 (6-17, student, military w/ ID), free (5 & under, teacher w/ ID). LouisvilleWaterTower. com; 502.897.1481. [See ad, page 1]
Theaters and Performing Arts
Actors Theatre of Louisville, 316 W Main St.; NRHP. The Alley Theater, 633 W Main St. The Bard's Town, 1801 Bardstown Rd. The Brown Theatre, 315 W Broadway. Bunbury Theatre, 604 S 3rd St.
HDerby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott
Dr., Clarksville, IN, 47129. A dinner theatre featuring Broadway musicals, comedies, children’s theatre and concerts with a freshly prepared home-style buffet included in the ticket price. Located just minutes from downtown Louisville, KY. Open year-round; AAA and group discounts available; www.derbydinner.com; 812.288.8281; 877.898.8577. Kentucky Center, 501 W Main St.; Broadway Across America, Kentucky Opera, KentuckyShow!, Louisville Ballet, Louisville Orchestra, Music Theatre Louisville and Stage One. KentuckyShow!, Kentucky Science Center, 1 pm daily. $8. Louisville Palace, 625 S 4th St. Mercury Ballroom, 611 S 4th St.
Tours and Sightseeing
Classic Bi-Plane Tours, Bowman Field, 2815 Taylorsville Rd.
HKentucky Derby Museum Tours,
704 Central Ave., Louisville, 40208. Tour historic Churchill Downs at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Offering daily tours including Historic Walking Tour, Barn & Backside Tour, Around the Track Golf Cart Tour & so much more. For information, 502.637.1111 or derbymuseum.org. [See ad, pages 14 & 16] Louisville Horse Trams, downtown. Mint Julep Tours, The Galt House, Rivue Tower, 140 N 4th St. The Thirsty Pedaler, downtown. Transit Authority of River City, 4th Ave., Main and Market Sts.; Zero Bus.
H Wheel Fun Rentals and Segway of Louisville, 1001 E River Rd., Louisville, 40202.
Offering unique bike rentals including two, three & four wheel bikes. Self-guided bike tours, group programs and way more! Segway Guided Tours of Waterfront Park & the Big 4 Bridge available as well. Located in Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville. Daily in summer; weekends in spring & fall. 502.589.2453; 502.938.7433.
Parks and Recreation
Bannon Woods Farm, 1000 Dezern Ct., Fairdale; 5,000-acre forest, horse trails. Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve, Illinois Ave. and Newburg Rd. near Bellarmine University. Big 4 Pedestrian Bridge, former railroad bridge across Ohio River; walk or bike from Kentucky to Indiana. Blackacre Nature Preserve, 3200 Tucker Station Rd.; Kentucky’s 1st nature preserve; Mon.–Fri. 3–dusk, Sat.–Sun. dawn–dusk.
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H E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Rd. off Westport Rd.; 544 acres; open year-round. Park Features: activities building with gym, Outdoor Olympic pool, radio-control airfield, archery, softball, basketball, soccer, tennis, BMX track, playgrounds, astronomy center, dog park, birding, community gardens, picnic shelters, year-round organized recreational program.
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Bourbon, Horses & History NORTH CENTRAL REGION Louisville Extreme Park, Clay and Witherspoon Sts.; skate park with a 24-foot full pipe; open 24 hours; free. Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Ave. across from Louisville Zoo, 2nd-growth forest; hiking, birding, nature study. Metro Parks, Jefferson County, 124 parks, over 14,000 acres; 18 city parks & 6 connecting parkways designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted in early 1890s. The Parklands of Floyds Fork, includes 4 parks: Beckley, Pope Lick, Turkey Run, Broad Run. Waterfront Park, Ohio River waterfront, downtown; play areas, boat docks, amphitheatre, Great Lawn, overlooks.
Golf and Tennis
Blairwood Tennis, Swim and Fitness Club, 9300 Blairwood Rd.; 10 outdoor, 8 indoor courts. Bobby Nichols Golf Course, 4301 East Pages Ln.; 9 holes. Charlie Vettiner Golf Course, 10207 Mary Dell Ln.; 18 holes. Cherokee Golf Course, Cherokee Park; 9 holes. Indian Springs Golf Course, 3408 Indian Lake Dr.; 18 holes. Iroquois Golf Course, Iroquois Park; 18 holes. Long Run Golf Course, 1605 Flat Rock Rd.; 18 holes. Louisville Indoor Racquet Club, 8609 Westport Rd.; 6 outdoor, 14 indoor courts. Louisville Tennis Center, 3783 Illinois Ave.; 11 courts. Louisville Tennis Club, 2011 Herr Ln.; 14 outdoor, 12 indoor courts. Nevel Meade Golf Course, KY 329, Prospect; 18 holes. Penn Run Golf Course, 12900 Chrisman Rd.; 18 holes. Quail Chase Golf Course, 7000 Cooper Chapel Rd.; 27 holes. Seneca Golf Course, Seneca Park; 18 holes. Shawnee Golf Course, 460 Northwestern Pkwy.;18 holes. Sun Valley Golf Course, 6505 Bethany Ln.; 18 holes. Tennis Club at Springhurst, 4109 Simcoe Ln.; 3 outdoor, 10 indoor courts.
Festivals and Special Events
Bourbon Classic, Kentucky Center; Jan.–Feb. National Farm Machinery Show, Kentucky Exposition Center; Feb. Cherokee Triangle Art Fair, Cherokee Triangle; Apr. Kentucky Derby Festival, Apr.–May. Party for the Planet, Kentucky Zoo; Apr. Abbey Road on The River, Galt House Hotel/Belvedere; May . Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby, 1st Fri./Sat. in May Kentucky Reggae Festival, Louisville Water Tower; May. Throo the Zoo 5K Run/Walk, Louisville Zoo; May. Weber and Rose, Kentucky Scottish Weekend; May.
Hidden Treasures Garden Tour, Old Louisville; June. Hillview City Fair, Hillview Community Center; June. Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, Central Park, historic Old Louisville; June–July. Louisville’s Greek Festival, Belvedere; June. Rock Creek Horse Show, Rock Creek Riding Club; June. Zoofari, Louisville Zoo; June. Forecastle Festival, Waterfront Park; July. Louisville Blues-n-Barbecue Festival, Louisville Water Tower; July. Kentucky State Fair, Aug. 17-27. National Street Rod Expo, Kentucky Exposition Center; Aug. Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival, Jeffersontown; Sept. National Jug Band Jubilee, Brown-Forman Amphitheater; Sept. 18th Century Market Fair, Locust Grove; Oct. Ironman Triathlon, Oct. Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular, Iroquois Park; Oct.–Nov. St. James Court Art Show, historic Old Louisville; 1st full weekend in Oct.
H Zimmerman Glasstoberfest, Oct.
20 & 21, 2017. 300 E Chestnut St., Corydon, IN, 47112. A festival featuring the lost art of glass blowing and many other forms of art. www.thisisindiana.org; 888.738.2137. World’s Largest Halloween Party, Louisville Zoo; weekends in Oct. Livestock Exposition, Kentucky Exposition Center; Nov. Bardstown Road Aglow, Bardstown Rd.; Dec. Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour, historic Old Louisville; 1st full weekend in Dec.
Dining
610 Magnolia, 610 W Magnolia Ave. 8UP, 350 W Chestnut St. Asiatique, 1767 Bardstown Rd. Bazo’s Fresh Mexican Grill, 428 W Market St. Bistro 301, 301 W Market St. Bistro Le Relais, 2817 Taylorsville Rd. Bourbons Bistro, 2225 Frankfort Ave. Bristol Bar and Grille, 5 locations. Buck's, 425 W Ormsby in the Mayflower Hotel. Café, 712 Brent St. Charr'd, 1903 Embassy Square Blvd. Cheer King Star, 231 S 5th St.
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Chop Shop Salads, 436 W Market St. Corbett’s Fine Dining, 5050 Norton Healthcare Blvd. Cumberland Brews, 1576 Bardstown Rd. Decca Restaurant, 812 E Market St.
H Derby Café, 704 Central Ave., Louisville, 40208. Join us for Kentucky fare in the Derby Café! Located in the Kentucky Derby Museum and a stop along the Urban Bourbon Trail, the Café is open and ready to serve up a Hot Brown and Mint Julep with some southern hospitality. 502.637.1111 ext. 244 or DerbyMuseum.org for a menu. [See ad, pages 14 & 16] Dish On Market, 434 W Market St. Doc Crow’s Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar, 127 W Main St. Down One Bourbon Bar & Restaurant, 321 W Main St.
H Firefresh BBQ, Serving up fresh and delicious smoked barbecue in the Louisville area since 2005. Known for the Apple Wood Smoked pork and savory sides. Eat in, Carry Out and Catering - Online ordering available. Now with 3 locations: 211 S 5th St. in Downtown Louisville, 1929 Blankenbaker Pkwy. in Jeffersontown and 81 Jeanie Dr. in Shelbyville. www.firefreshbbq.com; 502.708.4716. [See ad, pages 1 & 17] Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen, 9 locations. Irish Rover, 2319 Frankfort Ave. J Gumbo’s, 2 locations. Jack Fry’s, 1007 Bardstown Rd. Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, 325 W Main St. Kingfish Restaurants, 2 locations. Lilly’s, 1147 Bardstown Rd.
Los Aztecas, 3 locations. Majid’s, 2930 Chenoweth Sq. Mayan Cafe, 813 E Market St. Molly Malone’s, 2 locations. Morton’s, The Steakhouse, 626 W Main St. Napa River Grill, 1211 Herr Ln. Osaka Japanese Restaurant, 426 W Market St. Proof on Main, 702 W Main St. Red Yeti Brewing Company, 256 Spring St., Jeffersonville, IN. Seviche, A Latin Restaurant, 1538 Bardstown Rd. Simply Thai, 323 Wallace Ave. Sol Aztecas, 3 locations. Spinelli’s Pizza, 239 S 5th St. Thai Café, 2226 Holiday Manor Ctr. Troll Pub, 150 W Washington St. Uptown Café, 1624 Bardstown Rd. Varanese, 2106 Frankfort Ave. Vincenzo’s, 150 S 5th St. Volare Italian Ristorante, 2300 Frankfort Ave. Winston’s, 3101 Bardstown Rd. Z’s Oyster Bar and Steakhouse, 115 S 4th St. Familiar Food: I-64 exit 15: Bob Evans, Chipotle, Hardee’s, Jimmy Johns, McDonald’s, Subway, Wendy’s; I-64 exit 17: Arby’s, Cracker Barrel, Hometown Buffet, McDonald’s, Subway, Waffle House,Wendy’s; I-65 exit 128: Arby’s, Frisch’s, Hardee’s, McDonald’s, Shoney’s, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House; Downtown: Chipotle, Jimmy Johns, KFC, McDonalds, Qdoba, Quizno’s, Taco Bell, Zoe’s Kitchen.
GIVE YOUR GUESTS A WINNING EXPERIENCE From the classic elegance of our Great Hall to the scenic Kentucky Oaks Terrace, our rooms and outdoor options exude the thrills of a day at the races. Enjoy being treated to our personalized service, warm hospitality and the winning ambience of our elegant museum.
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Bourbon, Horses & History NORTH CENTRAL REGION Lodging
1840 Tucker House B&B, 2406 Tucker Station Rd.; 4 units. 1853 Inn at Woodhaven B&B, 401 S Hubbards Ln.; 8 units. 21c Museum Hotel, 700 W Main St.; 91 units. Aleksander House B&B, 1213 S 1st St.; 6 units. Aloft, 102 W Main St.; 175 units. Archway Motel, 10615 Dixie Hwy.; 20 units. Austin’s Inn Place B&B, 915 S 1st St.; 8 units. Baymont Inn and Suites, 9400 Blairwood Rd.; 100 units. Best Western Greentree Inn, I-65 exit 4, Clarksville, IN; 103 units. Breckinridge Inn, I-264 exit 18A; 123 units.
H The Brown Hotel,
335 W Broadway, Louisville, 40202; An historic 4 Diamond hotel featuring classic English Renaissance architecture. Southern Living notes "I love a grand hotel. I adore sweeping into a lavish lobby that looks as though it came straight from a 1930's movie set." Complimentary high-speed wireless internet. Valet parking, complimentary airport shuttle, weekend rates & packages. Downtown 5 miles from the airport. www.brownhotel.com; 502.583.1234 or 888.888.5252. [See ad, page 17]
Campion House B&B, 1234 S 3rd St.; 2 units. Central Park B&B, 1353 S 4th St.; 7 units. Chariot Hotel, I-64 exit 15; 116 units. Chateau Bourbon B&B, 10630 Meeting St.; 4 units. Columbine B&B, 1707 S 3rd St.; 6 units. Courtyard, 3 locations. Days Inn, 2 locations. Drury Inn Louisville, I-64 exit 15; 141 units. Dupont Mansion B&B, 1317 S 4th St.; 8 units. Economy Inn, I-264 exit 16; 193 units. Embassy Suites, 2 locations. Fairfield, 2 locations. Fern Valley Hotel, I-65 exit 128; 406 units. Gallery House B&B, 1386 S 6th St.; 4 units. Galt House Hotel, 135 E Main St.; 1290 units. Guest House B&B, 1417 Story Ave.; 7 units. Hampton Inn, 4 locations. Hawthorn Suites, I-264 exit 20B; 90 units. Hilton Garden Inn, 4 locations. Holiday Inn, 5 locations. Homestead Studio Suites, I-64 exit 17; 100 units. Homewood Suites, I-64 exit 15; 100 units. Howard Johnson Express, I-264 exit 11; 44 units. Hyatt Place, I-64 exit 15C; 121 units. Hyatt Regency Louisville, 320 W Jefferson St.; 393 units. Inn at the Park B&B, 1332 S 4th St.; 8 units. Inn at Woodhaven B&B, 401 S Hubbards Ln.; 8 units. Intown Suites, 4 locations. La Quinta Inn East, I-64 exit 17; 59 units. Laws Lodge Conference Center, 1044 Alta Vista Rd.; 48 units. Legacy Hotel & Conferences, 2825 Lexington Rd.; 70 units. Market Street Inn, 330 W Market St., Jeffersonville, IN; 7 units. Marriott Louisville, 2 locations. Microtel Inn Louisville, I-64 exit 17S; 99 units.
Motel 6 Louisville, I-264 exit 15; 110 units. Pinecrest Cottage B&B, 2806 Newburg Rd.; 1 unit. Quality Inn and Suites Airport, I-65 exit 134; 87 units. Ramada Inn Downtown North, 1-71 exit 2; 116 units. Ramada Plaza, I-64 exit 15; 250 units. Red Carpet Inn, 3 locations. Residence Inn, 3 locations. Rodeway Inn, I-264 exit 11; 66 units. Roost Inn, 1325 Bardstown Rd.; 3 units. Sleep Inn East, I-64 exit 17; 63 units. Springhill Suites, 3 locations. Staybridge Suites, I-64 exit 17; 94 units. Super 8, 2 locations. Value Place, 2 locations. Wingate Inn, I-64 exit 17; 73 units.
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Shopping and Entertainment
A Taste of Kentucky, 3 locations. Broad Run Vineyards and Winery, 10601 Broad Run Rd. Butchertown Market, 1201 Story Ave. Clay and Cotton, 1341 Bardstown Rd. Crazy Daisy, 1430 Mellwood Ave. Dee’s, 5045 Shelbyville Rd. Derby City Antique Mall, 3819 Bardstown Rd.
H Finish LIne gift Shop, Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Ave., Louisville, 40208. Shop a unique selection of equine gifts, art, jewelry, books, Derby glasses, Churchill Downs apparel, souvenir items for all ages and more. Shop online at DerbyMuseumStore.com; 1.800.KY.DERBY. [See ad, pages 14 & 16] Fire Studio & Gallery, 170 Carter Ave. Fourth Street Live, 400 S 4th St. Gallery Janjobe, 1860 Mellwood Ave. Hadley Pottery, 1570 Story Ave. Incredible Dave’s, 9236 Westport Rd. Jefferson Mall, I-65 exit 129E. Louisville Stoneware, 731 Brent St. Mall St. Matthews, 5000 Shelbyville Rd., I-264 exit 20B. Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave. Old Town Wine and Spirits, 1529 Bardstown Rd. Old 502 Winery, 120 S 10th St. Oxmoor Center, 7900 Shelbyville Rd., I-264 exit 20E. Quest Outdoors, 4600 Shelbyville Rd. Renaissance Fun Park, 201 Park Place Dr. Springhurst Towne Center, I-265 exit 32. Taste Fine Wines and Bourbons, 634 E Market St. Westport Village, I-264 exit 21. Boating and Lakes
Captain’s Quarters Marina, 5700 Captain’s Quarters Rd. Riverview Park, 8202 Greenwood Rd.; ramp.
Camping and RV Parks
Louisville Metro KOA, 900 Marriott Dr., Jeffersonville, IN.
Brooks / Shepherdsville
Bullitt County • EST/EDT • Wet Brooks: Population 2,678 • I-65 exit 121; 12 miles south of Louisville. Shepherdsville: Population 11,222 • County Seat Established 1796; KY 480, I-65 exit 116, 16 miles south of Louisville, 25 miles east of Fort Knox, 4 miles north of Bernheim Forest. t Bullitt County Welcome Center,Kentucky Welcome Center I- 64, Southbound, mile marker 114 near Sh e p h er d s v ill e; s t a f f e d M on.–S a t . 8:3 0 – 4:3 0; 502.543.5900; 800.225.TRIP; www.kentuckytourism.com. t Shepherdsville/Bullitt County Tourist and Convention Commission, 142 Buffalo Run Rd., Shepherdsville, 40165. www.travelbullitt.org; 502.543.8656; 800.526.2068.
Points of Interest
Jim Beam American Stillhouse, I-65 exit 112, Clermont.
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H Kart Kountry Family
Entertainment Center, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville, 40165. Fun for the whole family! Featuring the largest go-kart track in the world, over 1.5 miles with 5 sizes & speeds of karts. Also Kiddie Karts, 2 miniature golf courses, batting cages, bumper boats, trampoline basketball, huge arcade with prize redemption center & more. Group rates & party packages available. www.GoKartKountry.com; 502.543.9588. [See back cover] Paroquet Springs Conference Centre, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville.
Museums and Galleries
Bullitt County History Museum, 300 S Buckman St., Shepherdsville; housed in the Bullitt County Courthouse.
Parks and Recreation H Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, Just 20 minutes south of
Louisville off of I-65 (exit 112), 2499 Clermont Rd., Clermont, 40110. Bernheim’s mission is to connect people with nature. The 14,500-acre forest opens daily at 7am, closing at sunset. Free on weekdays, $5 per car on weekend for non-members. Visitor Center 9-5, Isaac’s Café 11-4. www.bernheim.org; 502.955.8512. Knobs State Forest, KY 245; near Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest and Camp Crooked Creek Boy Scout Camp; KDF. Slow Poke Farm, 8910 Cedar Grove Rd., Shepherdsville.
Golf and Tennis
Crossings Golf Club, 205 Letts Rd., Brooks; 18 holes. Heritage Hill Golf Club, 1050 Valley View Dr., Shepherdsville; 18 holes. Knob View Golf Course, 11980 S Preston Hwy., Lebanon Junction; 9 holes. Maplehurst Golf Course, 700 Bells Mill Rd., Shepherdsville; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Valentine Dinner, Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest; Feb. Kids Fest, Paroquet Springs Conference Center; 2nd Sat. in Mar. Bernheim Bloomfest & Spring Plant Sale, 3rd Sat. in May. Mt. Washington Festivals, Mt. Washington; May. Bullitt County Fair, Bullitt County Fairgrounds; June. 4th of July Bullitt Blast, Paroquet Springs Conference Center; July. BugFest and Fall Plant Sale, Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest; Sept. ColorFest, Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest; Oct. Old Fashion Days, Lebanon Junction; 1st weekend in Oct. Christmas in the City, Lebanon Junction; 1st Sun. in Dec. Light Up Shepherdsville, City Park; 1st Fri. in Dec.
Dining
Cattleman’s Roadhouse, I-65 exit 116, Shepherdsville. China Buffet, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville. Country Cupboard, 345 1/2 Buckman St., Shepherdsville.
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Lodging
Baymont Inn, I-65 exit 121, Brooks; 65 units. Best Western Plus South, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville; 85 units. Comfort Inn, I-65 exit 121, Brooks; 79 units. Country Inn and Suites, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville; 68 units. Fairfield Inn, I-65 exit 121, Brooks; 64 units. Garden Inn, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville; 105 units. Hampton Inn, I-65 exit 121, Brooks; 64 units. Holiday Inn Express, I-65 exit 121, Hillview; 67 units. Motel 6, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville; 98 units. Quality Inn and Suites, I-65 exit 121, Brooks; 75 units. Sleep Inn, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville; 81 units. Super 8, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville; 57 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Barnyard Country Store, I-65 exit 116, Shepherdsville. Forest Edge Winery, 1910 Clermont Rd., Shepherdsville. Main Street Market, 10848 KY 44E, Mt. Washington. MillaNova Winery, I-65 exit 117, Mt. Washington. Most Awesome Flea Market in the World, I-65 exit 116, Shepherdsville. Shepherdsville Country Music Show, 1833 KY 44W, Shepherdsville. South Louisville Antique and Toy Mall, I-65 exit 121, Brooks. Wight-Meyer Vineyard and Winery, 340 Meyer Dr., Shepherdsville.
Boating and Lakes
Lake Nevin, I-65 exit 112, KY 245 within Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest.
Camping and RV Parks
Grandma’s RV Camping, 159 Dawson Dr., Shepherdsville; 60 sites.
H Louisville South KOA, 2433 KY 44E, Shepherdsville, 40165. 230 RV sites, 1- and 2-bedroom camping cabins. Deluxe cabins with bathrooms. Pet friendly. Open year-round. Pool open Apr.–Oct. Weekend activities during the summer including outdoor movies. www.louisvillesouthkoa.com; 502.543.2041.
BeDFORD / MILTON
Trimble County • EST/EDT • Dry B e d f o r d : Po p u l a t i o n 5 9 9 • C o u n t y S e a t Established 1816; US 421 and US42, northeast of I-71. Milton: Population 574; US 421 and KY 36 on Ohio River.
t Trimble County Tourism, PO Box 251, Bedford, 40006; 502.255.7196.
Parks and Recreation
Dirty Turtle Offroad, 93 Bucks Run Rd.
Golf and Tennis
Cardinal Hills Golf Course, 335 Stark Ln., Bedford; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Animal Swap Meet, City Park, Milton; Mother’s Day & Labor Day weekends. Trimble County Fair, Trimble County Park, Bedford; June. Trimble County Apple Festival, Courthouse Sq., Bedford; 2nd weekend in Sept. Light-Up Bedford, Courthouse Sq., Bedford; 1st Fri. in Dec.
Dining
Little Town and Country Restaurant, 355 US 42E, Bedford. Familiar Food: Bedford: Hometown Pizza, Subway. Milton: Dairy Queen.
Lodging
Richwood Plantation B&B, 1233 KY 36, Milton; 13 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Bray Orchards, 2580 US 42N, Bedford. Little Kentucky River Winery, 3289 Hwy. 421 S, Bedford. Riverside Produce, 18 Coopers Bottom Rd., Milton.
Camping and RV Parks
Helton Camping, 2334 Coopers Bottom Rd., Milton; 100 sites. McCoy’s Camping, 1012 Coopers Bottom Rd., Milton.
La Grange / Crestwood
Oldham County • EST/EDT • Wet La Grange: Population 8,062 • County Seat Established 1827; KY 53 off I-71 exit 22, north of Louisville. Crestwood: Population 4,531; I-71 exit 14, KY 146, KY 22. t Oldham KY Tourism & Conventions, Visitors Center: 7204 Hwy 329, Crestwood, 40014. 20 mins. from Louisville exit 14 off I-71; www.kyweekend.com; 800.813.9953.
Points of Interest
CityPlace Conference Center, 112 S 1st Ave., La Grange. Duncan Memorial Chapel, 5600 Old Floydsburg Rd., Crestwood. John Black Community & Aquatic Center, 1551 KY 393N. Kentucky Artisan Distillery, 6230 Old La Grange Rd., Crestwood. Train Watching Observation Tower, 100 E Main St., La Grange. Trains on Main, 127 E Main St., La Grange.
HYew Dell Botanical Gardens,
6220 Old LaGrange Rd., Crestwood, 40014. 60-acre botanical garden and arboretum. Open all year. Hours are seasonal. Please call for hours and tour information. $7 adults, $5 seniors, children under 12 and members free. www.yewdellgardens.org; 502.241.4788.
Museums and Galleries
Arts Association of Oldham County at Gallery 104, 104 E Main St. Oldham County History Center, 106 N 2nd Ave., La Grange.
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Theatres and Performing Arts
Little Colonel Playhouse, 302 Mt. Mercy Dr., Pewee Valley. Oldham County Schools Arts Center, 7105 Floydsburg Rd., Crestwood.
Parks and Recreation
Creasy Mahan Nature Preserve, 12501 Harmony Landing Rd., Goshen. Oldham Farm Tours, 7204 Hwy. 329, Crestwood. Openrange Sports, 6401 Cross Keys Blvd., Crestwood.
Golf and Tennis
Eagle Creek Golf Gourse, 2820 KY 53S, La Grange; 18 holes. Golden Tee Golf, 6033 W Hwy. 146, Crestwood; 35 acres, 400+ yardage. Nevel Meade Golf Course, 3123 Nevel Meade Dr., Prospect; 18 holes. Oldham County Country Club, 1870 Country Club Ln., La Grange; 18 holes. Sleepy Hollow Golf Course, 4301 S Hwy. 1694, Prospect; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Downtown Chocolate Crawl, Main St. La Grange; Feb. Blue Hydrangea Tea, Main St. La Grange; Apr. Plant Sale & Garden Market, Yew Dell Botanical Gardens; Apr. Arts on the Green, Courthouse, La Grange; 1st weekend in June. Colonial Trade Faire, Oldham County History Center, La Grange; June. Oldham County Day, La Grange; 3rd Sat. in July. Oldham County Fair, La Grange; last week in July. Hermitage Farm Combined Driving Event, Goshen; Sept. Oldham Arts at CityPlace, La Grange; Nov. Light Up La Grange, La Grange; 1st Sat. in Dec. Nature of Christmas in Goshen, Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve, Goshen; 1st Sat. in Dec. Christmas in the Country, La Grange; 1st weekend in Dec.
Dining
Big R’s and Shannon’s BBQ, 213 S 1st St., La Grange. Dave's Roadhouse, Crestwood Station Shopping Center, Crestwood. Gustavo’s Mexican Grill, 6402 Westwind Way, Crestwood. Hometown Pizza, La Grange Square Shopping Center, La Grange. Knock on Wood Country Mercantile & Café, 7001 Main St., Westport. Main Street Bourbon & Ale House, 209 E Main St., La Grange. The Mayan, 117 E Main St., La Grange One Nineteen West Main, 119 W Main St., La Grange. Red Pepper Deli Café, 103 E Main St., La Grange. Rikishi Japanese, 6110 Crestwood Sta., Crestwood. Serendipity Café, 116 E Main St., La Grange. Steve O’s Italian Kitchen, 4205 KY 146W, La Grange. Familiar Food: I-71 exit 22, La Grange: Applebee’s, Arby’s, Beef O’Brady’s, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Domnio’s, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy’s; US 42, Prospect: Dairy Queen, Domino’s, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Quiznos, Subway. 20 • www.kytravel.com
Lodging
Best Western Ashbury Inn, I-71 exit 22, La Grange; 98 units. Bluegrass Country Estate Horse Farm & B&B, 1226 Bluegrass Pkwy., La Grange; 5 units. Comfort Inn, I-71 exit 22; 55 units. The Main House at Hermitage Horse Farm, I-71 exit 14; house rental. Pillow and Paddock B&B, 3262 Old Sligo Rd., La Grange; 5 units. Quality Inn & Suites, I-71 exit 22; 55 units. Super 8, I-71 exit 22, La Grange; 64 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
The 1887 Corner Store, 101 E Main St., La Grange. Cherry House Furniture Galleries, 2419 KY 53S, La Grange. Clover Cottage Antiques & Home Furnishings, 7614 Hwy. 146, Pewee Valley. The Copper Awning Antiques, 2014 S First St., La Grange. Friends and Fiber, 106 E Main St., La Grange. Karen’s Book Barn & Java Stop, 127 E Main St., La Grange. Knock on Wood, 7001 Main St., Westport. La Grange Coffee Roasters, 110 E Main St., La Grange. La Grange Main Street Program, Main St., La Grange. Main Street Antique Mall, 101 W Main St., La Grange. Old Oak Frame House, 121 E Main St., La Grange. OpenRange, 6401 Cross Keys Blvd., Crestwood. Sister’s Tea Parlor & Boutique, Buckner. Sugar Babe Antiques & Collectibles, 7511 Hwy. 329, Crestwood. Treasured Child, 115 E Main St., La Grange.
Boating and Lakes
Tartan’s Landing Marina, 3230 N Buckeye Ln., Goshen. Wesport Park on the Ohio, 7001 Main St., Westport.
New Castle
Population 912 • Henry County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Moist Established 1798; US 421, 10 miles south of I-71, 30 miles north of Frankfort. t Henry County Chamber of Commerce, 11 N Main St., PO Box 355, New Castle, 40050; 502.845.0806.
Points of Interest
Smith-Berry Vineyard and Winery, 855 Drennon Rd.
Parks and Recreation
Kentucky River Wildlife Management Area, KY 561; 2,620 acres; 4 tracts; no horseback riding/camping; KDFWR.
Golf and Tennis
Henry County Country Club, US 421; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Highland Renaissance Festival, Eminence; June, July. New Castle Patriotic Day, Courthouse; 2nd Sat. in June. Henry County Fair, Henry County Fairgrounds; July 4th week. Henry County Harvest Show Case, 4th weekend in July. Celtic Fest and Highland Games, 955 Elm St., Eminence; 3rd week in Sept. Henry County Arts & Craft Guild Showcase, 2nd Sat. in Sept. Holiday Arts & Crafts Bazaar, Henry County Fairgrounds; 2nd Sat. in Nov.
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Dining
Buddy's Place, 18 W Cross Main St. Chat-N-Nibble, 28 S Penn St., Eminence. Our Best Restaurant, 5728 KY 1861, Smithfield. Scriber Station, 697 Elm St., Eminence. Familiar Food: Eminence: Dairy Queen, Hometown Pizza, McDonald's, Snappy Tomato, Subway.
Shopping and Entertainment
Finders Keepers, 5245 Main St., Eminence.
Camping and RV Parks
Lake Jericho Recreation Area, I-71 exit 28, Smithfield; 70 sites.
Shelbyville
Population 14,761 • Shelby County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet US 60 off I-64, east of Louisville; known as the “Saddlebred Horse Capital of the World”; also a center for top antique dealers. Colonel Harland Sanders made his home here at Blackwood Hall, next to restaurant bearing his wife’s name.
t Shelby County Welcome Center, Kentucky Welcome Center, I-64 E mile marker 28 near Simpsonville; staffed Mon.-Sat. 8:30–4:30; 502.722.9383; 800.225.TRIP; www.kentuckytourism.com.
t Visit Shelbyville-Simpsonville KY, 1011 Main St., Shelbyville, 40065. Mon.-Fri. 9-5, closed 12-1. Shelbyville, the American Saddlebred Capital of the World: horse/alpaca/pumpkin farms and tours; Kentucky’s only designer outlet mall and “Design Destination” (home furnishings, accessories shops); new Jeptha Creed Distillery; local and chain-owned restaurants; parks for horseback riding, boating, playing; distinctive lodging. www.visitshelbyky.com; 502.633.6388.
Points of Interest
Jeptha Creed Distillery, 500 Gordon Ln. Tours on the hour. Late Victorian Downtown, bordered by US 60E and 60W, 3rd and 7th Sts.; most buildings on NRHP. Red Orchard Park, 704 Kentucky St.; hiking and horseback riding trails. Science Hill, 525 Washington St.; stately structures circa 1790, galleries, shops, Mon.–Sat. 9–5, lunch served Tues.Sun. 11:30–2:30.
Museums and Galleries
Wakefield Scearce Galleries, 525 Washington St.; Mon.Sat. 10–5.
Theatre and Performing Arts
Shelby County Community Theatre, 801 Main St.; founded 1977; 6 productions each year.
Parks and Recreation
Clear Creek Park, Burks Branch Rd. north of Shelbyville, adjacent to Lake Shelby; 200 acres. Shelby Trails Horse Park, 5063 Aiken Rd., Simpsonville; horse/hiking trails, guided trail rides; daily 30 minutes before sunset; permit required.
Golf and Tennis
Clear Creek Golf Course, Burks Branch Rd.; 9 holes, 6 lighted courts. Shelbyville Country Club, KY 53; 18 holes. Weissinger Hills Golf Course, I-64 exit 35; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
May Classic Horse Show, Shelby County Fairgrounds; May. Shelby County Fair, Shelby County Fairgrounds; June. Shelbyville Horse Show, Shelby County Fairgrounds; Aug. Shelbyville Horse Show Jubilee, late July, early Aug. Long Run Massacre Reenactment, Red Orchard Park; Sept. Celebration of Lights, downtown; 1st Sat. after Election Day. Trims and Whims Craft Show, Wright Elementary; 1st weekend in Nov. Light Up Simpsonville, 2nd weekend in Nov. Christmas Parade, downtown; 1st Sat. in Dec.
Dining
Bell House Restaurant, 721 Main St. Bob Evan's, 1187 Buck Creek Rd., Simpsonville. Brenda's Cafe, 310 3rd St., Simpsonville. Bungalow Joe's, 1637 Midland Trl. Cattleman’s Roadhouse, I-64 exit 32. Claudia Sanders Dinner House, 3202 Shelbyville Rd., US 60. Chicken Now, 1155 Buck Creek Rd., Simpsonville. China Max, 1155 Buck Creek Rd., Simpsonville. Fiesta Mexicana Shelbyville, 1815 Midland Trl. FireFresh BBQ, 81 Jeannie Dr. Harvest Coffee & Cafe, 524 Main St. Johnny Rockets, 1155 Buck Creek Rd., Simpsonville. JT's Pizza & Subs, 129 Buck Creek Rd., Simpsonville. Ken-Tex Bar-B-Que, 1163 Mt. Eden Rd. La Cocina de Mama, 535 Main St. McKinley’s Bread Shop and Deli, 615 Main St. Science Hill Inn, 525 Washington St. Sixth and Main Coffeehouse, 547 Main St. Taqueria Tsunami, 1155 Buck Creek Rd., Simpsonville. Familiar Food: I-64 exit 28, Simpsonville: 32° Frozen Yogurt, Auntie Anne's, Culver's, Dairy Queen, Great American Cookie Co., McDonalds, Subway, Wendy’s, Zaxby's; I-64 exit 32: Arby’s, Dairy Queen, Hardee’s, Hometown Pizza, McDonald's, Papa John's Pizza, Pizza Hut, Wendy’s; I-64 exit 35: Cracker Barrel, KFC, McDonald’s, Subway, Taco Bell, White Castle; I-64 exit 43, Waddy: Denny’s, McDonald’s.
Lodging
Best Western, I-64 exit 32; 79 units. Blues End Farm B&B, 1447 Woodlawn Rd.; 1 unit. Chandler Ridge, 9771 Vigo Rd., Bagdad; 1 unit. Country Hearth Inn, I-64 exit 32; 40 units. Greenview Motel and Log Cabins, 2366 Shelbyville Rd.; 16 units. Holiday Inn Express Shelbyville, 110 Clubhouse Dr.; 81 units. Ramada Inn, I-64 exit 32; 68 units. Red Roof Inn, I-64 exit 32; 62 units. The Loft on Main, 533 Main St.; 1 unit. www.kytravel.com • 21
Walnut Grove Vacation Rental, 5970 Mt. Eden Rd; 1 unit. Yellow Carriage House B&B, 4876 Shelbyville Rd.; 4 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Baehr’s Den, 724 Washington St. Country Cottage Collectibles, 137 Frankfort Rd. Keepsake Shop, 711 Washington St. Metzger’s Country Store, 6791 Shelbyville Rd., Simpsonville. Needle Nest, 702 Washington St. Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass 1155 Buck Creek Rd. near I-64, Simpsonville. Paisley Pig, 528 Main St. Pennyman, 702 Main St., #1. Polka Dotted Pineapple, 536 Main St. Reclaimed on Main, 524 Main St. & 514-518 Main St. Regal Cinemas Shelbyville 8, I-64 exit 32. Shelby County Flea Market, I-64 exit 28, Simpsonville. Shelby Horse Supply, 7022 Shelbyville Rd., Simpsonville. Spruce, 700 Main St. Stacey’s Simple Stuff, 1025 Main St. Talon Winery, 400 Gordon Ln. The Tipsy Gypsy, 610 Main St.
Boating and Lakes
Guist Creek Lake, off US 60, 2 miles east of Shelbyville; 325 acres; built 1961; fishing, ramp (fee), boat rentals; KDFWR. Guist Creek Marina and Campground, 11990 Boat Dock Rd. Off US 60, 2 miles east of Shelbyville; 325-acre lake. Lake Shelby, Burks Branch Rd.; 20 acres; fishing, primitive/RV camping, ramp, canoeing, trail, picnicking.
Taylorsville
Population 763 • Spencer County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1799; KY 44, 55, on Salt River; 30 miles southeast of Louisville, 23 miles north of Bardstown, 18 miles south of Shelbyville. t Taylorsville/Spencer County Tourism, PO Box 38, Taylorsville, 40071; www.visit taylorsville.com; 502.902.7039.
Points of Interest
Plum Ridge Alpacas, 490 Normandy Station Rd. Red Barn Area, 6720 Mt. Washington Rd.
Parks and Recreation
Catfish Hunter Pay Lake, 3152 Bloomfield Rd.
H Taylorsville Lake State Park, KY 248, 7.5 miles from Taylorsville; 45 miles SE of Louisville via KY 55/155; 4,000-acres; open year-round. Park Features: •full service marina (seasonal) off KY 44, ramp, slip rental, fishing and pontoon boat rental; •Chowning Ln. off KY 55; ramp (seasonal); •Possum Ridge off KY 248, 9 miles east of Taylorsville; ramp, horseback riding, hiking; open year-round; •Van Buren, 16 miles southeast on KY 1579 off KY 248; ramp; two nesting sites for the American Bald Eagle; •24 miles of multiuse trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, birding; •Camping: Apr. 1-Dec. 15; 45 RV, 10 equestrian sites with electric, water; 15 primitive tent sites with water; central service building, laundry. Golf and Tennis
Tanglewood Golf Course, 245 Tanglewood Ct.
Festivals and Special Events
Kentucky Gourd Art Show, Spencer County Elementary School; May. Light Up Salt River Festival, Taylorsville Lake Overlook; last Sat. in June. Spencer County Fair, Spencer County Fairgrounds; July.
Dining
Elk Creek Restaurant, 4881 Taylorsville Rd. Fiesta Brava, 100 Tanglewood Dr. Lynda’s Grill, 108 Jefferson St. Settler’s Trace Grocery/Deli, 25 Overlook Rd. Tea Cup, 37 Main St. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Hometown Pizza, McDonald’s, Moby Dick, Papa John’s, Snappy Tomato, Subway.
Lodging
Eagle’s Motel, KY 44E; 18 units. Edgewater Resort, 1238 Settlers Trace Rd.; 36 units. Millview B&B, 139 Elk Creek Rd.; 1 unit. Tanglewood Motel, 245 Tanglewood Ct.; 8 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Red Scooter, 32 E Main St. T and R Antiques, 46 E Main St. Taylorsville Farmer’s Market, 95 E Main St.; Sat. 8–Noon. The Berry Farm, 1168 Wilsonville Rd.
Boating and Lakes
Taylorsville Lake, KY 2239, off KY 55 or KY 44, Spencer County, extending into Nelson and Anderson Counties; USACE. Taylorsville Lake Marina, 1240 Settlers Trace Rd. 22 • www.kytravel.com
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Population 13,000 • Nelson County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1780; 2nd oldest Kentucky city; US 31E, US 62, I-65 exit 112 south of Louisville, Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Parkway northeast of Elizabethtown; The “Bourbon Capital of the World.” t Bardstown/Nelson County Tourist Commission, PO Box 867, One Cour t Sq., Bardstown, 40004; www.visitbardstown.com; 502.348.4877; 800.638.4877. Bardstown/Nelson County Airport, Samuels Field, US 62, 2 miles west; general aviation; 5,000 foot runway.
Points of Interest
Abbey of Gethsemani, 4 miles off US 31E on KY 247. Barton 1792 Distillery, 501 Cathedral Mnr. Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Catherdral, 301 W Stephen Foster Ave. Chuckleberry Farm & Winery, 527 Garrison Ln., Bloomfield. Four Roses Warehouse & Bottling, 624 Lotus Rd., Coxs Creek. Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center, 1311 Gilkey Run Rd. McIntyre's Winery & Berries, 531 McIntyre Ln. Springhill Winery, 3205 Springfield Rd., Bloomfield. Wickland, Home of Three Governors, 550 Bloomfield Rd. Willett Distillery, 1869 Loretto Rd.
Museums and Galleries
for family fun at the Kentucky Railway Museum. Journey with us on a 22 mile excursion through the Rolling Fork River Valley. 11 miles south of Bardstown on US 31E. Call for museum hours and train departures. 136 S Main St., New Haven, 40051. www.kyrail.org; 800.272.0152; 502.549.5470. Old Bardstown Village and Civil War Museum, 310 E Broadway. Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History/Bardstown Historical Museum, Spalding Hall, 114 N 5th St.
Bardstown Art Gallery/Thomas Merton Books, 214 W Stephen Foster Ave. Gallery On The Square, 90 Court Sq.
Around the Town Carriage, 223 N 3rd St. Walking Tours, Based at the Center, 1 Court Sq.
Parks and Recreation
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Park, 1 mile east on US 150, off Bluegrass Pkwy.; 290 acres. My Old Kentucky Home is a circa 1818 Georgian Colonial mansion, known as Federal Hill. Home to Judge John Rowan whose Pittsburgh cousin, Stephen Foster, visited in 1852 and was inspired to write, "My Old Kentucky Home," now the official state song. Tour the mansion and gardens with guides in period costumes. Open year-round daily 9–5; fee. Park Features: • My Old Kentucky Home tours, gift shop, picnic shelter, playground, meeting facilities (reservations available). • Camping: 39 sites, wi-fi. • Golf and Tennis: 18 holes, 2 courts. Special Park Events: •"The Stephen Foster Story," June-Aug. •Live at the Park Concert Series, June–Sept. • Christmas Candlelight Tours, Dec.
Golf and Tennis
Bardstown Country Club at Maywood, 130 Maywood Ave.; 18 holes. Bardstown Country Club at Woodlawn Springs, 103 Woodhill Rd.; 18 holes. Bardstown-Nelson County Parks & Recreation, 6 courts. Cedar-fil Golf Course, 2330 New Shepherdsville Rd.; 18 holes. Kenny Rapier Golf Course, 668 Loretto Rd.; 18 hole par 71.
Festivals and Special Events
Beautiful Dreamers Ball, Feb. Antiques Show and Sale, Nelson County High School; Apr. Bardstown Bourbon Sampler, Apr. Whiskey City Cruisers Car Exhibit, 4th Sat., Apr.–Oct. Bardstown Bluegrass Festival, June. Blooming Bardstown Garden Tour and Market Place, June. Fairfield Homecoming, June. Live at the Park Concert Series, June–Sept.
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Wine and Cheese Tasting Festival, June. Bourbon City Street Concert, July. Nelson County Fair, July. Buttermilk Days Festival, Aug. Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Sept. Old Kentucky Home Bike Tour, Sept. Rolling Fork Iron Horse Festival, New Haven; Sept. Bardstown Arts, Crafts and Antique Fair, Oct. Candlelight Tours of Homes, Dec.
Dining
BJ’s Bar and Grill Restaurant, 201 Camptown Rd. Cinco D Mayo, 129 Parkway Dr. Harrison-Smith House, 103 E Stephen Foster Ave. Hunan Chinese Restaurant, 708 Bloomfield Rd. Kreso’s Family Restaurant, 218 N 3rd St. Kurtz Restaurant, 418 E Stephen Foster Ave. La Herradura Mexican Restaurant, 959 Morton Ave. Mammy’s Kitchen, 116 W Stephen Foster Ave. Maya's Mexicano Restaurant, 204 N 3rd St. My Old Kentucky Dinner Train, 602 N 3rd St. Pat’s Place, 125 N 3rd St. Stephen Foster Restaurant, 503 W Stephen Foster Ave. Susie Q’s, 607 W Stephen Foster Ave. The Rick House, 112 Xavier Dr. Tom Pig’s Restaurant, 622 Bloomfield Rd. Familiar Food: Arby’s, Burger King, Chili’s, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Domino’s, Fazoli’s, Hardee’s, Huddle House, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Long John Silver’s, Penn Station, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, Zaxby's.
Lodging
America’s Inn, 1714 New Haven Rd.; 24 units. Bardstown Parkview Motel, 418 E Stephen Foster Ave.; 36 units. Bourbon Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn, 714 N 3rd St.; 10 units. Colonel's Cottage Inn Bourbon Cottage, 202 W Flaget Ave.; 1 unit. Colonel’s Cottage Inn John Fitch, 211 E John Fitch Ave.; 1 unit. Colonel’s Cottage Inn Millstone, 107 E Broadway; 1 unit. Colonel’s Cottage Inn Pioneer Park, 114 S 4th St.; 1 unit. Comfort Inn, 984 Frost Ave.; 49 units. Deatsville Inn, 2075 Deatsville Rd., Cox’s Creek; 1 unit.
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cove cottage, 118/122 Springfield Rd., downtown Bloomfield, 40008. 1899 Victorian “Painted Lady” with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 7 fireplaces, natural woodwork, & antique furnishings. Huge porch with swing. Also a 1930s 2-bedroom, 2-bath stone cottage. Full country breakfast. 502.252.7111; www.historiceaglehillmanorbb.com; NRHP. [See ad, page 9] General Nelson Inn, 411 W Stephen Foster Ave.; 52 units. Hampton by Hilton, 985 Chambers Blvd.; 106 units. Historic Mary May House, 110 W Flaget Ave.; 2 units. The Huston House, 201 N Fifth St.; 1 unit. Jailer’s Inn, 111 W Stephen Foster Ave.; 6 units. Kentucky Bourbon House Inn, 107 E Stephen Foster Ave.; 3 units. 24 • www.kytravel.com
Old Bardstown Inn, 510 E Stephen Foster Ave.; 33 units. Old Kentucky Home Motel, 414 W Stephen Foster Ave.; 25 units. H Old Talbott Tavern, 107 W Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown, 40004. Oldest western stagecoach stop in America. Since 1779. 6 guest rooms, with additional 15 rooms at newly opened Talbott Inn (next door); full breakfast included. Lunch & dinner daily serving regional favorites such as Hot Brown, country ham, homemade soups & desserts. Try bourbon sampler in the Bourbon Bar. Prior guests include Jesse James, King Louis Phillippe & George Patton. www.talbotts.com; 502.348.3494. [See ad, page 9] Red Rose Inn, 209 E Stephen Foster Ave.; 4 units. The Veranda B&B, 405 N 3rd St.; 5 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Artist's Barrel, 208 N 3rd St. At Mary’s, 116 N 3rd St. Barbara’s, 109 W Flaget Ave. Bardstown Florist and Gifts, 226B N 3rd St. Bourbon Country Soaps, 94 Court Sq. Brandi's Boutique, 131 N 3rd St. Gartland's Arts, 105 W Flaget Ave. Harman’s Antiques and Collectibles, 212 N 3rd St. Hurst Discount Drugs, 102 N 3rd St. Joetta Marie Gift Shop, 119 N 3rd St. Kentucky Bourbon Marketplace, 110 W Flaget Ave. Koenig Farm, Spinnery & Mercantile, 110 N 3rd St. Making Good Scentz, 123 N 3rd St. Marshall's Jewelry, 106 N 3rd St. The Mercantile Store, 226A N 3rd St. The Nest, 101 Taylorsville Rd., Bloomfield. Nettie Jarvis Antiques, 111 Taylorsville Rd., Bloomfield. Olde Bloomfield Meeting Hall, 106 Taylorsville Rd., Bloomfield. The Old Sugar Valley Country Store, 115 Taylorsville Rd., Bloomfield. The Olive Spout, 118 N 3rd St. Ooh La La Boutique, 124 N 3rd St. Peacock on Third, 122 N 3rd St. The Primitive Crow Antiques, 114 E Stephen Foster Ave. Shaq & Coco, 111 N 3rd St., Ste. 101. Simply B Boutique, 97 W Flaget Ave. Suga Babies, 105 E Flaget Ave.
LEBANON
Population 5,539 • Marion County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1815; southeast of Bardstown and south of Springfield on US 68 and KY 55 from Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Parkway. Exact geographic center of Kentucky; site of Civil War battle by General John Hunt Morgan’s Raiders. t Lebanon Tourist and Convention Commission, 239 N Spalding Ave., Ste. 200, Lebanon, 40033; 270.692.0021; www.visitlebanonky.com. Lebanon/Springfield Airport, 8 miles north KY 55; general aviation, 5,000 feet runway.
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Angelic Hall, 237 N Spalding Ave. Kentucky Cooperage, 712 E Main St. Lebanon National Cemetery, 20 KY 208. Limestone Branch Distillery, 1280 Veterans Memorial Hwy. Marion County Heritage Center, 120 W Main St. Maker's Mark Water Tower, 65 Old Springfield Rd. Scott’s Ridge Lookout, 3946 Scott’s Ridge Rd.
Historic Sites
Lebanon Civil War Park, Walnut St. and Spalding Ave.
Parks and Recreation
Fagan Branch Reservior, 370 Fagan Branch Rd. Graham Memorial Park, 610 Park Dr. Lebanon Aquatic Center, 525 Graham Memorial Park Dr. Marion County Wildlife Management Area, Siloam Rd. off of US 68. Popes Creek Ranch, 2250 Popes Creek Rd.
Golf and Tennis
Lebanon Country Club, 655 Country Club Dr.; 9 holes. Rosewood Golf Club and Rosewood Inn, 520 Fairway Dr.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Kentucky Bluegrass Music Kickoff, Jan. Farm, Home, and Garden Show, Apr. Hike & Bike 5K Run 10K Bike Race, Graham Memorial Park; Apr. Memorial Day Celebration, Lebanon National Cemetery; May. US 68 Garage Tour, Hardin Exhibition Center; May. Old Mill Days, Bradfordsville; June. Jets Over Kentucky, Lebanon/Springfield Airport; July. Lightning Over Lebanon, Marion County Fairgrounds; July. Marion County Country Ham Days, Sept.
Dining
Cedarwood Restaurant, 660 E Main St. Chasers, 110 N Proctor Knott Ave. China King Buffet, 791 W Main St. County Seat Kitchen & Bar, 201 N Depot St. Grand Buffet, 164 Lebanon Trade Ctr. Henning’s Restaurant, 520 Fairway Dr. La Bamba Cuisine, 709 E Main St. La Fuente Mexican Restaurant, 784 W Main St. Los Mariachis, 119 W Main St. Mc B's, 212 W Main St. Missy’s Out Of The Way Café, 860 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Raywick. Ragetti’s Italian Foods, 300 W Main St. Shiner's Restaurant, 202 W Main St. Stacy Ann's Country Kitchen, 431 E Main St. Familiar Food: Arby’s, Captain D’s, Hardee's, Huddle House, KFC/Taco Bell, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Little Caesars, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Subway, Wendy’s.
Lodging H Hampton Inn, 1125 Loretto Rd., Lebanon,
Hollyhill Inn, 459 W Main St.; 20 units. Myrtledene B&B, 370 N Spalding Ave.; 1 unit. Rosewood Cabins, 520 Fairway Dr.; 3 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Barb's Decor & Gifts, 203 W Main St. Clyde's Shoe Store, 225 W Main St. Cottage Floral & Sew Irresistible, 537 E Main St. Factory Connection, 703 E Main St. Family Frame Shop, 127 W Main St. Lebanon Jewelry and Gift, 495 W Main St. Loper’s Floral, 1760 Campbellsville Hwy. Pretty Please, 620 W Main St. Simply The Best, 624 W Main St. That Cute Little Shop, 160 W Main St. Willie Martin's, 211 W Main St.
Boating and Lakes
Sportsman Lake, Sportsman Lake Dr.; Fishing, archery, playground.
Camping and RV Parks
Country View RV Park, 690 E Main St.; 12 sites.
Loretto
Population 713 • Marion County • EST/EDT • Wet 49 off KY 55; NW of Lebanon; southeast of Bardstown.
Points of Interest
Maker's Mark Distillery, 3350 Burkes Spring Rd. Loretto Motherhouse, 515 Nerinx Rd.; 1 mile east off KY 49; headquarters of the Sisters of Loretto.
Springfield
Population2,756•WashingtonCounty(Seat/Dry)•EST/EDT•Wet Established 1793; US 150, southeast of Bardstown and Kentucky 55, south of Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Parkway. t Springfield Tourism Commission, 214 W Main St., Springfield, 40069; www.seespringfieldky.com; 859.336.5440. Lebanon / Springfield Airport, KY 55, 6 miles south; general aviation; 5,000' runway.
Educational Institutions
St. Catharine College, US 150SE; established 1931; liberal arts; enrolls 700.
Points of Interest
Koenig Farm and Spinnery, 2811 Beechland Rd. Lincoln Statue, Washington County Judicial Center. Springfield Opera House, 124 W Main St. St. Catharine Motherhouse, KY 150; established 1822. St. Rose Church and Proto-Priory, KY 152; established 1806.
Museums and Galleries
Lincoln Legacy Museum, Washington County Courthouse, Main and Cross Sts.
Theatres and Performing Arts
Central Kentucky Community Theatre, 124 W Main St.
40033. 58 room hotel with free hot breakfast, indoor heated pool, free high-speed internet. 9 miles from Maker's Mark Distillery and on Bourbon Trail. Rates range $99–$130; Open 24/7. www.hamptoninnlebanonky.com; 270.699.4000.
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5 miles north of Springfield off US 150, via KY 528 to KY 438; 150-acres; original land settled by Lincoln family in Kentucky; one of the stops on Kentucky's Lincoln Heritage Trail. Park Features: original home of Lincoln’s mother, replicas of 1782 cabin and blacksmith shop where his father Thomas was reared and learned his trade; home of Abe's favorite uncle, Mordecai; split-rail fences and pioneer furniture. Grounds open year round; cabins closed Nov. 1–Apr. 30; museum/gift shop open weekends in Oct. only. Admission: adults $2.50; children $2. Golf: 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Independence Day Celebration, July African-American Heritage Festival, 1st weekend in Aug. Springfield-Washington County Sorghum Festival and Jim Beam BBQ Cook-Off, 1st weekend in Oct. Washington County Fair, 1st weekend in Oct. Heart of Kentucky Holiday Festivals, Nov.–Dec.
Dining
Cecconi’s Family Restaurant, 117 W Main St. El Mariachis, 860 Bardstown Rd. Los Mariachis, 1007 Lincoln Park Rd. Mordecai’s, 105 W Main St. New China King, 805 Bardstown Rd. Familiar Food: Hardee’s, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Snappy Tomato, Subway, Wendy’s.
Lodging
1851 Historic Maple Hill Manor B&B, 2941 Perryville Rd. (US 150), Springfield; 7 units. Cinnamon House B&B, 202 Lincoln Park Rd.; 3 units. Glenmar Plantation B&B, 2444 Valley Hill Rd.; 15 units. Springfield Inn, 324 Lincoln Park Rd.; 62 units. Lincoln Suites Lodge, 100 Depot St.; 7 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Designs by Mary, 200 S Doctor St. Horseshoe Bend Vineyards, 1187 Lawson Ln., Willisburg. Long Lick Farm Winery, 6769 Polin Rd., Willisburg. Nancy’s Place, 133 W Main St. Ooh La La Boutique, 130 W Main St. Pink Elephant Antiques, 112 S Cross Main St. Rolling Hills Vineyard, 2385 Kelly Shop Rd. Serano Alpaca Farm, 1805 Booker Rd. Sunshine Alpacas of Kentucky, 2100 Mackville Rd. Willisburg Amish General Store, 98 Chaplin Rd., Willisburg.
Boating and Lakes
Danny’s Marina and Campground, 11528 KY 555, Willisburg; 41 sites. Willisburg Lake Boat Dock and Campground, Willisburg Lake, KY 555, 11 miles north of Springfield.
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Population 3,206 • Larue County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Dry Established 1818; US 31E, KY 61, southeast of Elizabethtown, I-65; birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, 16th US President t LaRue County Chamber of Commerce, 60 Lincoln Sq.; PO Box 176, Hodgenville, 42748; 270.358.3411; www.laruecountychamber.org.
Points of Interest
Abraham Lincoln Statue, Lincoln Sq. Boy Lincoln Statue, Lincoln Sq.
Historic Sites
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, 2995 Lincoln
Farm Rd. 3 miles south of Hodgenville on US 31E, KY 61; 116 acre park including Abraham Lincoln birthplace, Memorial Building (with 56 steps marking each year of his life); picnic area, hiking trails, Visitor Center with Lincoln family exhibits/ film, Sinking Spring; hours 8–4:45 (8–6:45 Memorial–Labor Day; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day); free. www.nps.gov/ABLI.
Museums and Galleries Lincoln Museum, 66 Lincoln Sq.
Parks and Recreation
LaRue County Environmental Education and Learning Center, 1794 Leafdale Rd.
Golf and Tennis
LaRue County Country Club, 1175 Greensburg Rd.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
LaRue County Fair; July. Halloween on the Circle; Oct. Lincoln Days Celebration; 1st full weekend in Oct. Trick or Treat on the Square; Oct. Christmas on Lincoln Square; 1st Sat. in Dec.
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Lodging
All the Way Plumb, 4213 Tanner Rd.; 5 units.
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Shopping and Entertainment
Almost Home, 48 Lincoln Sq. Art Gypsy, 201 N Lincoln Blvd., Ste. 3. Garrett’s Jewelry Outlet, 118 N Lincoln Blvd. Geneva’s Florist and Gift Shop, 63 Shawnee Dr. Hinton’s Orchard & Farm Market, 8631 Campbellsville Rd. Lee’s Garden Center, 1918 Bardstown Rd. Lincoln Jamboree, 2579 Lincoln Farm Rd. Lincolns Loft, 25 Lincoln Sq. Magnolia Mall, 9050 New Jackson Hwy., Magnolia. Marigold Farms, 214 N Lincoln Blvd. Nancy’s Gift Shop, 107 W Main St. Sweet Shoppe, 100 S Lincoln Blvd.
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Decades Restaurant, 9050 New Jackson Hwy. Hodgenville Grill, 704 S Lincoln Blvd. Joel Ray’s Restaurant, 2579 Lincoln Farm Rd. Laha’s Red Castle Hamburgers, 21 Public Sq. Little Mexico, 800 S Lincoln Blvd. Paula’s Hot Biscuit, 311 W Water St. Royal Pizza II, 804 S Lincoln Blvd. Familiar Food: Hardee’s, Hometown Pizza, Lee’s Famous Recipe, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Subway.
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Elizabethtown
Population28,531 • HardinCounty(Seat/Dry) • EST/EDT•Wet Established 1797; intersection of US 31W, I-65, US 62, Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Parkway and Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkways south of Louisville. The Heartland of the Lincoln Trail and home of Abraham Lincoln’s parents. Named for the wife of Andrew Hynes, one of its founders. t Elizabethtown Tourism and Convention Bureau, I-65 exit 94, 1030 N Mulberry St., Elizabethtown, 42701; www.TourEtown.com; 270.765.2175; 800.437.0092. Addington Field, 1828 Kitty Hawk Dr. off KY 3005; general aviation; 6,000 foot runway.
Points of Interest
The Cannonball, Depp Building, Dixie Ave. and Main St. Pritchard Community Center, 404 S Mulberry St.
Museums and Galleries
Brown-Pusey House, 128 N Main St. Hardin County History Museum, 201 W Dixie Ave. Model “A” Ford Museum, off KY 1538, Rineyville.
H Swope’s Cars of Yesteryear
Museum, I-65 exit 94, 1100 N Dixie Hwy., Elizabethtown, 42701. 50 Magnificent machines from the past, all museum quality. Many classic & special interest vehicles on display. FREE. All are welcome to come & enjoy. Mon.-Sat. 10-5, winter 10-4. Handicapped accessible. Bus parking, cameras permitted. www.swopemuseum.com; 270.765.2181.
Parks and Recreation
Elizabethtown Aquatic Park, 801 N Miles St. Elizabethtown Nature Park/Veterans Tribute, 1900 Ring Rd. www.kytravel.com • 27
Elizabethtown Sports Park, 1401 W Park Rd. Skydive Kentucky, Addington Field, 1824 Kitty Hawk Dr. University Drive Park, 527 University Dr.
Golf and Tennis
American Legion Park, 801 N Miles St.; 9 hole par 3, 4 courts. Heartland Golf Club, 850 Pine Valley Dr.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
New Year’s Dash 5K Run/Walk, downtown; Jan. Second Saturday, downtown; 2nd Sat. each month. BBQ, Blues and Bikes, May. Historic Downtown Costumed Walking Tour, June–Sept., every Thur. 7. Tavern in the Garden, June–Sept., Thur. 6–9. Cruisin’ the Heartland, downtown; July. Founders’ Day Celebration, Freeman Lake Park; July 4. Hardin County Community Fair and Horse Show, July. Elizabethtown Summer Concert, Aug. Via Colori Street Painting Festival, downtown; Sept. Zombie Festival, Ghost Walk, Film Festival, Oct. Christmas in the Park, Freeman Lake Park; Wed. before Thanksgiving–Jan. 1. Heartland Dulcimer Club Fall Festival, 1st weekend in Nov. Holiday Market Place, 2nd weekend in Nov. Candlelight Tour, Brown-Pusey House; Dec. Christmas Parade and Light Up Downtown, Dec. Santa’s Workshop, Brown-Pusey House; Dec.
Dining
2 B Thai, 3040 Ring Rd. The 19th Hole in the Heartland, 650 Pine Valley Dr. Back Home Restaurant, 251 W Dixie Ave. Buffalo Wild Wings, 1511 Ring Rd. Buffalo Wild Wings & Rings, 1604 Ring Rd. Cobbler’s Café, 125 E Dixie Ave. El Acapulco, 918 N Dixie Ave. El Tapatio, 211 Towne Dr. Firehouse Subs, 1570 N Dixie. Ginza Japanese Restaurant, 1705 N Dixie Ave. Green Bamboo Chinese Restaurant, 902 N Dixie Ave. Kansai Japanese Steakhouse, 1611 N Dixie Ave. Mark's Feed Store, 4021 N Dixie. McAlister's Deli, 4031 N Dixie. Mi Jalisco, 2414 Ring Rd. Namaste Indian Cuisine, 1602 N Dixie Ave. Omelet House, 710 E Dixie Ave. Roxie's, 114 E Dixie Ave. Sim Sushi Steak, 2407 Ring Rd. Sonny Boys Backyard BBQ, 45 Public Sq. Stone Hearth Restaurant, 1001 N Mulberry St. Topp't Pizzas & Chopped Salads, 1617 N Dixie. Texas Outlaw Barbeque, I-65 exit 94. Vibe Coffee, 33 Public Sq. Whistle Stop Cafe, Swope Toyota, 1085 N Dixie. Whodos Pizzeria, 212 Commerce Dr. Wicked Eyed Woman, 133 W Dixie. WooHoo, 420 N Mulberry St. 28 • www.kytravel.com
Familiar Food: Arby’s, Auntie Anne’s, Bob Evans, Captain D’s, Cheddar’s, Chick-fil-A, Firehouse Subs, Hardee’s, IHOP, Jerry’s, KFC, Little Caesars, Long John Silver;s, Longhorn Steakhouse, Los Nopales, McDonald’s, O’Charley’s, Panera Bread, Penn Station, Pizza Hut, Popeye’s, Qdoba, Rafferty’s, Rally’s, Red Lobster, Sonic, Steak N Shake, Subway, Taco Bell; I-65 exit 94: Beef O’Brady’s, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Denny’s, Domino’s, Fazoli’s, Golden Corral, Honeybaked Ham, McDonald’s, Mr. Gatti’s, Papa John’s, Popeye’s, Ruby Tuesday, Ryan’s, Shoney’s, Subway, Taco Bell, Texas Roadhouse, Waffle House, Wendy’s, White Castle, Zaxby’s.
Lodging
America’s Best Value Inn, I-65 exit 91; 49 units. Baymont Inn and Suites, I-65 exit 94; 63 units. Budget Holiday Motel, I-65 exit 91; 49 units. Comfort Suites, I-65 exit 94; 75 units. Days Inn, I-65 exit 94; 120 units. E-Town Motel, I-65 exit 91; 26 units. Fairfield Inn, I-65 exit 94; 75 units. Hampton Inn, I-65 exit 94; 60 units. Heartland Golf Villas, 901 & 951 Pine Valley Dr.; I-65 exit 94. Holiday Inn Express Elizabethtown, I-65 exit 94; 76 units. Homegate Inn, I-65 exit 94; 36 units. Kentucky Cardinal Inn, I-65 exit 91; 47 units. La Quinta Inn, I-65 exit 94; 62 units. Motel 6, I-65 exit 94; 98 units. Quality Inn, I-65 exit 94; 96 units. Ramada Inn, I-65 exit 94; 67 units. Roadside Inn, 656 E Dixie Hwy.; 79 units. Super 8, I-65 exit 94; 59 units. Wingfield Inn & Suites, I-65 exit 94; 128 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Ali's Bubblegum Boutique, 110 N Main St. Cool Springs Center, 2409 Ring Rd. D.J.’s Antiques, 124 Dixie Ave. Estate Sales, 136 W Dixie Ave. Goldnamers Antiques, 210 N Main St. Hardin County Playhouse, 209 W Dixie Ave. Hardin County Schools Performing Arts Center, 384 W. A. Jenkins Rd. Historic State Theater Complex, 209 W Dixie Ave. Hobby Station, 536 W Dixie. Kentucky Art Lady, 29 Public Sq. Kickin’ J’s, 25 Public Sq. La Te Da, 913 N Mulberry. Mall Park Center, 1900 N Dixie Hwy. O’Neal’s Boutique, 251 W Dixie Ave. That Cute Little Shop, 1612 Ring Rd. The Bug’s Ear, 912 N Dixie Hwy. Towne Mall, 1704 N Dixie Hwy. Uniquely Yours Quilt Shop, 2973 Rineyville Rd. Walker Layne Boutique, 114 W Dixie Ave. Wild Earth Gallery, 136 W Dixie. Woodland Commons, 1330 Woodland Dr.
Boating and Lakes
Freeman Lake, US 31W north;120 acres.
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Elizabethtown Crossroads Campground, I-65 exit 94; 3 cabins, 70 sites. Glendale Campground, 4566 Sportsman Lake Rd.
Glendale
Population 27,527 • Hardin County • EST/EDT • Dry Established 1859; KY 222 between I-65 exit 86 and Wendell H. Ford W KY Parkway south of Elizabethtown; on L&N Railroad tracks, bustling passenger stop in early 1900s; Main Street on NRHP. t Glendale Merchants Association, PO Box 131, Glendale, 42740; 270.369.6188.
Festivals and Special Events
Spring Fest, 3rd Sat. in May. Glendale Crossing Festival, 3rd Sat. in Oct. Christmas in the Country, 1st Sat. in Dec.
Dining
Tony York’s on Main, 201 E Main St. Whistle Stop, 216 E Main St.
Lodging
Glendale Economy Inn, I-65 exit 86; 35 units. Maple Cottage, 129 E Maple St., 225 W Railroad Ave.; 2 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Bennie’s Barn Antique Mall, 434 E Main St. Country Gate, 210 S Bell St. Glendale Antique Mall, 103 Railroad Ave. Green Top Antiques and Collectibles, 433 E Main St. Mercantile, 215 E Main St. Serendipity, 101 Jaggers Rd. Side Track Shops, 212 E Main St. Thru the Grapevine, 200 S Bell Ave. Time Worn Interiors, 211 E Main St. True Kentucky, 452 E Main St.
Radcliff /Ft. Knox
Hardin County • EST/EDT • Dry Radcliff: Population 21,688 • Established 1919; US 31W, adjacent to Ft. Knox Military Reservation; named for Major William Radcliffe, Camp Knox quartermaster corps commander. Moist (Hardin Co. Dry) EST. Ft. Knox: South of Louisville, north of Elizabethtown on US 31W and US 60. 109,069-acre US Military Reservation extending into Bullitt, Hardin and Meade counties. Named in honor of Revolutionary War General, 1st Secretary of War, Henry T. Knox. Activated 1918, now home of US Army Accessions Command. Dry. EST.
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THE GOLD! A once in a lifetime experience…from the General George Patton Museum of Leadership to the United States Bullion Depository to Saunders Springs Nature Preserve, our community is filled with southern hospitality and military history. PO Box 845,Radcliff, 40160. www.radclifftourism.org; 800.334.7540. [See ad, page 29]
Points of Interest
Armored Soldiers Memorial, 31W, Radcliff; gold and granite sculpture honoring the men and women of the US Army’s Armored Forces. Boundary Oak Distillery, 2000 Boundary Oak Dr., Radcliff. US Bullion Depository, United States Bullion Depository, Gold Vault Rd., Ft. Knox; contains a great part of US gold reserve; not open to public.
Museums and Galleries
General George Patton Museum of Leadership, Ft. Knox, US 31W. State-of-the-art museum dedicated to the history of Army leadership. Open Tues.–Fri. 10–4:30, Sat. 10–5:30. Closed Sun., Mon. & holidays. Free.
Parks and Recreation
Colvin Community Center, 230 Freedoms Way, Radcliff. Dawley Park, off KY 1500, Radcliff. Duvall Park, off KY 447, Radcliff. Radcliff City Park, US 31W, Radcliff. Saunders Springs Nature Preserve, N Wilson Rd.; 26 acres; walking, hiking, biking trails.
Golf and Tennis
Lincoln Trail Country Club, 900 Country Club Rd., Vine Grove; 18 holes. Lindsey Golf Course, 4024 Bullion Blvd., Ft. Knox; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Hooray for Heroes Celebration, Radcliff; May. Summer Blast, Radcliff; June. Autumn Daze, Vine Grove; Sept. Bluegrass Festival, Optimist Park, Vine Grove; Sept. Dickens of a Christmas, 1st Sat. in Dec.
Dining
Colton’s Steakhouse, 3050 S Dixie Hwy., Radcliff. Familiar Food: Radcliff: Applebee’s, Arby’s, Burger King, Captain D’s, Domino’s, Hardee’s, Huddle House, Jerry’s, KFC, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Little Caesars, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Penn Station, Pizza Hut, Rally’s, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House; Ft. Knox: Burger King, Subway,.
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Lodging
Candlewood Suites, 40 Bourbon St.; 83 units. Econolodge, 261 N Dixie Hwy., Radcliff; 49 units. Fort Knox Inn, 1400 N Dixie Blvd., Radcliff; 40 units. Gateway Villa Motel, 1404 N Dixie Blvd., Radcliff; 17 units. Gold Vault Inn, 1225 N Dixie Blvd., Radcliff; 93 units. Hampton Inn, 50 Bourbon St.; 72 units. Holiday Inn Express, 30 Bourbon St., Radcliff; 61 units. Super 8, 395 Redmar Blvd., Radcliff; 51 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Red Brick Cottage, 776 S Dixie Blvd., Radcliff. Red Hill Cutlery, 1628 N Logsdon Pkwy., Radcliff. Somewhere In Time Antique Mall, 332 N Dixie Blvd., Radcliff.
West Point
Population 797 • Hardin County (Dry) • EST/EDT • Moist Established 1796; southwest of Louisville on US 31W at mouth of Salt River on Ohio River; busy riverport in the early 1800s. t West Point Tourism, 509 Elm St., West Point, 40177; 502.922.4260.
Points of Interest HKnob Creek Gun Range, 690 Ritchey
Ln., West Point, 40177. Open year-round for your shooting enjoyment! The facility is encompassed by more than 600 acres & designed to provide you and your family a safe shooting environment. Our large gun shop has everything you need for the shooting sport. We buy, sell, trade and rent guns. The pro shop has targets, ammo, reloading supplies, and much more. We offer Concealed Carry Classes 6 times a month and Hunter Education Classes several times a year. (Check out our calendar at www.knobcreekrange.com for dates.) Open year-round, Knob Creek Range is Home of the World’s Largest Machine Gun Shoot and Military Gun Show which is held the 2nd full weekend in Apr. and Oct.; 502.922.4457. [See ad, page 30]
Historic Sites
Fort Duffield, Salt River Rd. off US 31W; NHL.
Museums and Galleries
West Point Kentucky History Museum, 508 Elm St.
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Historic District Walking Tour; Civil War hospital and site of General Sherman’s Headquarters, Founders Cemetery, Ohio/Salt Riverwalks and Salt River Ferry.
Parks and Recreation
Bridges to the Past, Ft. Knox. Tioga Falls National Recreation Trail, off 31W and L&N Tpke.
Festivals and Special Events HKnob Creek Machine Gun Shoot and Military Gun Show, Bi-annual event,
typically held 2nd full weekend in Apr. and Oct. Participants are machine gun dealers, collectors and enthusiasts from all over the country. The Machine Gun Shoot consists of three days of machine gun shooting, dealer displays, shooting competitions, and a spectacular Saturday Night Shoot. The machine gunners are shooting at a wide variety of used appliances, abandoned vehicles and barrels of fuel with pyrotechnic charges attached. The Military Gun Show has drawn dealers from across the country to buy, sell and trade pistols, rifles, shotguns and machine guns. They also sell ammo, military surplus, hard to find gun parts and much more. The show consists of over 900 tables and is open Fri., Sat. and Sun. [See ad, page 30] Civil War Days, Labor Day weekend. River Days Festival, Veterans Memorial Park; Sept.
Dining
Rhonda’s Country Kitchen, 312 Main St. Star Café, 401 South St.
Shopping and Entertainment
407 South Street, 312 Main St. Dixie Jamboree at West Point, 407 South St. Granny’s Attic, 401 South St.
Boating and Lakes
Salt River Recreation Area, Salt River Dr.
Brandenburg
Population 2,643 • Meade County (Wet) • EST/EDT • Moist Established1825; KY 448/1638, off US 60 on Ohio River. t Meade County Tourism, 79 Broadway, Brandenburg, 40108; www.visitmeadecounty.org; 270.422.3626.
Tours and Sightseeing
General John Hunt Morgan Driving Tour, path taken during the Civil War by General John Hunt Morgan and his men as they rode through Meade County and crossed the Ohio River into Indiana during the Great Raid of 1863.
Parks and Recreation
Meade-Olin Park, KY 933. Otter Creek Outdoor Recreations Area, KY 1638 off US 31W. Riverfront Park, downtown.
Golf and Tennis
Doe Valley Country Club, KY 1638; 18 holes. Meade Activity Center, 493 Lawrence St.; 9 holes. River Trace Golf, 493 Lawrence St.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Meade County Farm Toy Show and Sale, Meade County Fairgrounds; Mar. Antique Machinery Show and Threshing Days, Meade County Fairgrounds; 1st weekend in July. Meade County Fair, Meade County Fairgrounds; July. River Heritage Festival, Riverfront Park; Sept./Oct. Christmas by the River, last Sat. Nov.–Dec.
Dining
Clark’s Tavern, 8440 Rhodelia Rd., Paynesville. Home Plate Family Restaurant, 656 River Ridge Plz. Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant, 634 River Ridge Plz. Familiar Food: Brandenburg: Dairy Queen, Domino’s, Huddle House, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Mr. Gatti’s, Subway, Taco Bell; Muldraugh: Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell.
Lodging
Abe’s Country Village Motel, KY 448; 14 units. Economy Suites, US 31W, Muldraugh; 19 units. Fort Knox Lodge, 518 Wilson St., Muldraugh; 17 units. Golden Manor Inn and Suites, US 31W, Muldraugh; 110 units. Southern Grace B&B, 325 Kirchdorfer Rd.; 4 units. Super 8, 1900 Armory Place Rd.; 44 units. Travelers Motel, US 31W, Muldraugh; 26 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Everett and Allie’s Gift Shoppe, 2141 Brandenburg Rd. Wilson’s Bait and Tackle, 2605 Brandenburg Rd.
Hardinsburg/ Cloverport / IRvington
Breckinridge County • CST/CDT • Dry Hardinsburg: Population 2,343 • County Seat • Moist KY 259, off US 60. Cloverport: Population 1,152; US 60, wes t. Irvington: Population 1,181; US 60, ea s t . t Breckinridge County Tourism, 224 S Main St., Hardinsburg, 40143; www.visitbreckinridgecountyky.com; 270.756.0268. Breckinridge County Airport, 193 Airport Rd.; general aviation; 3,500' runway.
Points of Interest
Judge Joseph Holt House, 6205 KY 144N, Stephensport.
Museums and Galleries
Breckinridge County Historical Society Museum, 108 E 3rd St., Hardinsburg. Cloverport Community Museum, 415 E Houston St., Cloverport. Irvington Railroad Station Museum, 234 N 1st St., Irvington.
Parks and Recreation
Clover Creek Hunting Farms, 1172 Teller-Haycraft Ln., Hardinsburg. Yellowbank Public Wildlife Management Area, KY 259 in Breckinridge County, 20 miles north of Hardinsburg on the Ohio River; KDFWR. www.kytravel.com • 31
Golf and Tennis
Breckinridge County Community Golf Center, 904 KY 261S, Hardinsburg; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Railroad Festival, Irvington; May. Breckinridge County Fair, Hardinsburg; July. Sacajawea Festival, Cloverport; end of Aug., beg. of Sept. Holt House Community Day, Stephensport; Sept. Hoedown Day, Hardinsburg; Oct.
Dining
Becky’s 101, 301 West St., Cloverport. Cloverport Diner, 301 W Main St., Cloverport. Green Valley Restaurant, 419 US 60E, Irvington. JC’s Rocking T, 14200 US 60E, Irvington. Knotty Pine, 406 KY 79S, Axtel. Little Dave's Restaurant and Pizza, 9536 KY 259S, McDaniels. Miguel’s El Gallo Mexican Restaurant, 519 Old US 60, Hardinsburg. Pizza Tonight, 72 Lucas Ln., Hardinsburg. River Shack, 8659 KY 259S, McDaniels. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Hardee’s, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Subway.
Lodging
Birds Nest Cottages, KY 259, McDaniels; 6 units. Breckinridge Inn, 1125 US 60, Hardinsburg; 22 units. Little Cedar Getaway, 983 EB Kennedy Ln., Garfield; 1 unit. Mountain Laurel Lake Resort, 1195 KY 86W, Harned; 5 units. Rough River Vacation Resort, KY 259S, McDaniels; 9 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Dutch Heritage Furniture Gallery, 1300 Old US 60 Loop, Irvington. Family Ties, 9550 US 60, Cloverport. Kentucky Holler House Antiques, 6756 US 60E, Garfield. Miller-Mart Country Store, 10285 US 60E, Irvington. Pate House Antiques, 206 W Main St., Cloverport. Rocky Top Tree Farm and Crafts, KY 401, Hudson.
Boating and Lakes
Nick’s Boat Dock, 342 KY 79S, McDaniels.
Camping and RV Parks
Cloverport RV Park, KY 105, Cloverport; 10 sites.
Leitchfield
Population6,699•GraysonCounty(Seat/Dry)•CST/CDT•Moist Off Wendell H. Ford W Kentucky Parkway, exit 107, US 62, KY 259, between Nolin Lake to south and Rough River to north. t Grayson County Tourism Commission, 425 S Main St., Leitchfield, 42754; www.graysoncountytourism.com; 270.259.2735; 888.624.9951; www.visitleitchfield.com; 270.259.5587. Leitchfield-Grayson County Airport, KY 259, 7 miles south; General aviation. 4,000' lighted runway.
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Points of Interest
Centre on Main, 425 S Main St. Leitchfield Aquatic Center Water Park, 201 E Carroll Gibson Blvd. Pine Knob Theatre, KY 79, Caneyville.
Museums and Galleries
Jack Thomas House, 122 E Main St.
Parks and Recreation
Buck Country Outfitters Hunting Lodge, 911 Old Hartford Rd., Caneyville; 6 units. Falls ATV Trails, Jenny Green Rd., Falls of Rough.
HRough River Dam State Resort
PARK, Off Western KY Pkwy. on KY 79 between Leitchfield and Hardinsburg, 89 miles SW of Louisville via US 60; 332 acres on Rough River Lake near the dam, Grayson's Landing Restaurant; open year-round; www.parks.ky.gov; 270.257.2311; 800.325.1713. Special Park Features: marina (May–Oct.), pontoon rentals, ramp, fishing (license required), pool, miniature golf, tennis, volleyball, hiking (Lake Ridge Trail 1-mile along the shoreline; Folklore Trail, self-guided, USACE); Lodging: Rough River Dam Lodge, 40 rooms overlooking the lake, closed for 1 week during Christmas; 17 two-bedroom cottages. Special Park Events: •Bluegrass Music, 2nd Fri. every month •Sweetheart's Weekend, Feb. •Easter Eggstravaganza, Apr. •Summer Concert Series on the Patio, Fri. nights Memorial Day-Labor Day. •Magnolia 5K Run, July. •Trash Bash, Sept. •All Wrapped Up Gift and Craft Show, Nov. Royal Farms and ATV Trails, 325 Lone Oak Rd., Clarkson.
Golf and Tennis
The Falls Golf Club, 57 Jenny Green Rd., Falls of Rough; 8 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Classic Car Series, 1st Fri., Apr.–Oct. Art in the Park, 2nd weekend in May. Memorial Day Parade, 4th Sat. in May. FreedomFest, 3rd weekend in July. Rumble Over Rough, July. Twin Lake National Fiddler Competition, July. Grayson County Fair, Grayson County Fairgrounds; late Aug., early Sept. R.A.C.K. Tour, 1st Sat. in Aug. Nolin Fest, 1st weekend in Aug. Clarkson Honeyfest, Clarkson; last full weekend in Sept. Fallin for the Arts, Sept. Bluegrass Opry, Old Judicial Center; 1st & 3rd Sat. Oct.–Nov. Caneyville Fair, Caneyville; 1st weekend in Oct. Five Mile Flea Market, 2nd weekend in Oct. Christmas in the Park, Beville City Park; Dec.
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Asian Buffet, 364 S Main St. Farmer’s Feed Mill Restaurant, 110 Sequoia Dr. Mi Camino Real, 208 W White Oak St. Rough River Pizza Company, 400 N Main St. Familiar Food: W KY Pkwy. exit 107: Captain D’s, Dairy Queen, Hardee’s, Huddle House, KFC, McDonald’s, Mr. Gatti’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Rally's, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell Wendy’s.
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Lodging
All Saints Episcopal Center Inn, 833 Hickory Grove Rd.; 20 units. Hatfield Inn, 769 White St.; 40 units. Logsdon Landing Lakefront Cabin, 80 Logsdon Lndg., Clarkson; 1 unit. Moutardier Resort and Marina, 1990 Moutardier Rd.; 8 units. Nolin Lake Lodge, KY 88; 9 units. Ponderosa Motel, 865 Ponderosa Rd., Clarkson; 6 units. Rough River Pizza Co. & Inn, 400 N Main St.; 4 units.
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Boating and Lakes
Nolin Lake, west of I-65 via KY 88, KY 728 and KY 259, south of Leitchfield; extending 30–39 miles into Grayson, Edmonson and Hart Counties. Nolin River Dam, north of Brownsville off KY 259; USACE . M and D Marina, 346 Peter Cave Ramp Rd. Nolin River Canoe, 565 Fields Ln., Clarkson. Ponderosa Boat Dock, 65 Ponderosa Rd., Clarkson. Rough River Lake, KY 79, KY 259, north of US 62, W KY Pkwy. and Leitchfield; 4,860 acres along border of Breckinridge, Grayson and Hardin Counties. Rough River Dam, 6 miles east of Falls of Rough; 1,590 feet long, 130 feet high.
Camping and RV Parks
Cave Creek, KY 736 off of KY 79, NW of Leitchfield; 16 sites, 70 prim. sites, ramp. North Fork, KY 259, McDaniels; 51 sites (57 primitive), ramp. US Army Corps of Engineers Campsites: •Rough River Lake: Axtel, KY 79 off KY 259, McDaniels; 41 sites, 117 prim. sites, ramp. •Nolin Lake: Wax, KY 88; 110 sites, ramp; fee. •Wax Marina, KY 88, Clarkson.
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Shopping and Entertainment
Caught Ya Lookin’, 115 Sequoia Dr. CD’s Indoor Flea Market, 515 Mill St. Country Squire, 115 Sequoia Dr. Crossroads One Stop, 19 Green Farm Rd., Falls of Rough. Embry’s Bike Division, 602 N Main St. Leitchfield Peddler, 311 W White St. Madison Square Boutiques, 42 Public Sq. Patty’s Country Crafts, 8904 Elizabethtown Rd. Renegade Marine and Outdoor, 415 Commerce Dr. Rough River General Store, 14005 Falls of Rough Rd., Falls of Rough. Something Beautiful, 625 S Main St. Vendors’ Village, 1325 W Elizabethtown Rd. Whoop-de-do Design, 98 Public Sq.
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Population 29,000 • Franklin County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1786; chosen as Capital when Kentucky was formed in 1792; US 60, 127, off I-64, on the Kentucky River. t Frankfort/Franklin County Tourist and Convention Commission, Frankfort Visitor Center, 100 Capital Ave., Fr ank lin, 4 0 6 01; w w w.visit f r ank for t .com; inquire@visitfrankfort.com; 800.960.7200. t Kentucky State Capitol Building; 700 Capital Ave.; NRHP. Capital City Airport, Capital City Airport, US 60, 1 mile west; general aviation; 5,900' runway.
Educational Institutions
Kentucky State University, 400 E Main St.; state liberal arts university; established 1886; enrolls 2,300.
Points of Interest
Berry Mansion, 700 Louisville Rd.; NRHP. Buffalo Trace Distillery, 113 Great Buffalo Trc. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Zeigler House, 509 Shelby St.; NRHP. Frankfort Cemetery, 215 E Main St. Frankfort Convention Center, 405 Mero St. Governor's Mansion, 700 Capitol Ave.; NRHP. Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, 300 Coffee Tree Rd. Kentucky River Boat Tours, Riverview Park, 404 Wilkinson Blvd. Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Coffee Tree Rd. Martin F. Schmidt Research Library, 100 W Broadway. Peter W. Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery, Indian Gap Rd.; KDFWR.
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Salato Wildlife Education Center, #1 Sportsman’s Ln.; KYDFW Headquarters. Switzer Covered Bridge, off KY 1262, over North Elkhorn Creek; NRHP. Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W Broadway.
Golf and Tennis
Liberty Hall Historic Site, 218 Wilkinson St. Old Governor’s Mansion, 420 High St.; NRHP. Old State Capitol, 300 W Broadway; NHL.
Reforest Frankfort, Apr. Governor’s Derby Breakfast, 1st Sat. in May Downtown Summer Concerts, May-Aug Frankfort River Blast, 4th Sat. in June. River Blast 3K, 4th Sat. in June. Salato Sampler, June. Frankfort Art Walk, various times. Disturbia at the Distillery, Oct. Ghost Tours at Liberty Hall, Oct. Murder and Mayhem Tours, Oct. Walk with the Animals, Oct. Black Cat Chase, Oct. Candlelight Tour, Nov. Kentucky Book Fair, Nov. Lighting of the Governor’s Tree, Nov.
Historic Sites
Museums and Galleries
Capital Gallery of Contemporary Art, 314 Lewis St. Capital City Museum, 325 Ann St. Completely Kentucky, 237 W Broadway. DeSpain Studio and Gallery, 329 W Broadway. Full Circle Studio & Gallery, 309 Shelby St.
HJosephine Sculpture Park, 3355 Lawrenceburg Rd., Frankfort, 40601. Free & open dawn to dusk daily. Features an exhibit of 40+ artworks on 26 acres of reclaimed farmland. JSP supports the arts & expression, builds community and conserves Kentucky’s natural heritage by providing tours, hands-on exhibitions, festivals, conservation walks, theatrical productions & workshops; www.josephinesculpturepark.org; 502.352.7082. Kentucky Military History Museum, 128 E Main St. in Old State Arsenal. Kentucky State Police Museum, 633 Chamberlin Ave. Rebecca Ruth Candy, Museum and Tours, 116 E Second St. Theaters & Performing Arts
Grand Theatre, 308 Saint Clair St. Ward Oates Amphitheatre, 524 W Main St. /Wilkinson Blvd.
Tours and Sightseeing
95 Lima Airplane Rides, Capital City Airport, Airport Rd. Alpaca Haven Farm of KY & Gift/Fiber Shop, 1 Earthaven Dr., Waddy. Frankfort Trolley, historic Frankfort. Historical Walking Tours, 39 historical attractions along a marked route; maps at Frankfort Visitor Center. Russ Kennedy’s Free Kentucky River Park Walk, Farmer’s Market, Wilkinson Blvd.
Parks and Recreation
A Little Bit of Heaven Riding Stable, 3226 Sullivan Ln. Capital View Park, Glenn’s Creek Rd. Cove Spring Park/Nature Preserve, 100 Cove Spring Rd. Dolly Graham Park, 225 River St. East Frankfort Park, 315 Hickory Dr. Juniper Hill Park Aquatic Center, 800 Louisville Rd. Leslie Morris Park on Fort Hill, 400 Clifton Ave. Riverview Park, 404 Wilkinson Blvd.
Duckers Lake Golf Resort, 98 Buena Vista Dr.; 18 holes. East Frankfort Park, Myrtle Ave.; 3 lighted courts. Juniper Hill Golf Course, Juniper Hill Park, 800 Louisville Rd.; 18 holes, 4 lighted courts. Lakeview Springs Golf Course, 101 Park Ave; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Dining
Adelia’s Bakery and Café, 1140 US 127S. Bourbon on Main, 103 W Main St. Buddy’s Pizza, 212 W Broadway. Candleberry Tea Room, 1502 Louisville Rd. Casa Fiesta, 801 Louisville Rd.
HDaVinci's Pizza, 805 Louisville Rd., Frankfort, 40601; www.davincis.pizza; 502.352.1111. Gibby’s, 204 W Broadway. Jim’s Seafood, 950 Wilkinson Blvd. Kentucky Coffeetree Café, 235 W Broadway. Lafiesta Grande, 334 Saint Clair St. Mia Saigon, Saint Clair St. Miguel’s Restaurant, 1530 Versailles Rd. Rick’s White Light Diner, 114 Bridge St. Sage Garden Cafe, 3690 E W Connector. Serafini, 243 W Broadway. Staxx BBQ, 11 Carson Pl. Familiar Food: I-64 exit 53: Applebee’s, Chick-fil-a, Chili’s, Dairy Queen, Domino’s, Fazoli’s, Frisch’s, Hardee;s, Johnny Carino’s, KFC, Long John Silver’s, Longhorn Steakhouse, McDonald’s, New China, O’Charley’s, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Qdoba, Steak N Shake, Subway, Taco Bell, Taco's & More, Wendy’s; I-64 exit 58: Arby’s, Captain D’s, Cracker Barrel, KFC, McDonald’s, Penn Station, Waffle House, White Castle.
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Best Western Parkside Inn, I-64 exit 58; 99 units. Bluegrass Inn, 635 Versailles Rd.; 61 units. Capital Plaza Hotel, 405 Wilkinson Blvd.; 189 units. Days Inn, I-64 exit 53B; 122 units. Fairfield Inn, I-64 exit 58; 90 units. Hampton Inn, I-64 exit 53B; 123 units. Holiday Inn Express, I-64 exit 53; 70 units. Meeting House B&B, 519 Ann St.; 4 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Broadway Clay, 223 W Broadway. Capital Cellars, 227 W Broadway. Capital Gallery of Contemporary Art, 314 Lewis St. Completely Kentucky, 237 Broadway St. Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St. Milam House, 308 Washington St. Old Capitol Antiques, 231 W Broadway. Paul Sawyier Art Gallery, 3445D Versailles Rd. Poor Richard’s Books, 233 W Broadway. Prodigy Vineyards and Winery, 3445 Versailles Rd.
Boating and Lakes
Benson Valley Boat Dock, 615 Benson Valley Rd. Canoe Kentucky, 7323 Peaks Mill Rd. Frankfort Boat Dock, St. Clair St. Upper and Lower Sportsmans Lakes, US 60; upper lake 7 acres, lower lake 3 acres.
Museums and Galleries
Frame Clinic & Art Gallery, 100 W Court St. Gatsby Art Gallery, S 131 Main St.
Golf and Tennis
Wild Turkey Trace Golf Club, 1450 Fox Creek Rd.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Wheels of Time Cruise-In on Main, 2nd Fri., Apr.–Oct. Movie Nights on the Green, 4th Fri., May–Sept. Summer Concert Series on the Green, 2nd Fri., May–Sept. Lawrenceburg Fair and Horse Show, last week in June. Anderson County Burgoo Festival, last weekend in Sept. Lawrenceburg Christmas Parade, 1st Sat. in Dec.
Dining
Bluegrass Sabor, 115 S Main St. Bourbon Street on Main, 204 Main St. Foliage Chinese Restaurant, 755 W Broadway. Heavens To Betsy! 116 S Main St. La Isla, 751 W Broadway. Tonya's Hometown Buffet, 101 Hilltop Dr. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Domino’s, Huddle House, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Little Caesars, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Camping and RV Parks
Best Western Lawrenceburg Inn, 200 Plaza Dr., I-64 exit 48; 52 units. Lawrenceburg Bed & Breakfast, 643 N Main St.; 5 units. Trail Suites, 177 E Main St.; 3 units.
Lawrenceburg
Bourbon Barrel Boutique, 113 S Main St. Cinnamon’s Flowers and Gifts, 201 S Main St. The Lawrenceburg Downtown KY Visitors Center, 126 S Main St. Lawrenceburg Flower Shop, 210 E Court St. Sweet Mash, 101 S Main St.
Elkhorn Campground, 165 N Scruggs Ln.; 125 sites. Kentucky River Campground, 1489 Steele Branch Rd.; 104 sites. Lakeside Arena and Expo Center, I-64 exit 58; 60 sites. Still Waters Campground, 249 Strohmeier Rd.; 50 fullservice RV sites, 32 tent sites, 20 primitive sites.
Population 10,505 • Anderson County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1820; US 127 and US 62, 12 miles south of Frankfort, 25 miles west of Lexington. t Anderson County Tourism Commission, 100 N Main St., Lawrenceburg, 40342. www.visitlawrenceburg.com; 502.839.5372.
Shopping and Entertainment
Boating and Lakes
Beaver Lake, Beaver Lake Rd., 10 miles SW off US 62. KY River, Fint's Ramp, US 62 E, right on Hwy 1510. Taylorsville Lake, Van Buren Boat Ramp, 2 Van Buren Rd.
Points of Interest
Four Roses Distillery, 1224 Bonds Mill Rd.; NRHP. The Healing Fields, 725 W Broadway. Historic Downtown Lawrenceburg, 100 N Main St. Lovers Leap Vineyards and Winery, 1180 Lanes Mill Rd. Rising Son’s Home Farm Winery, 975 Frankfort Rd. Wild Turkey Distillery Visitors Center, 1417 Versailles Rd.
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Population 29,038 • Scott County (Seat/ Dry) • EST/EDT • Wet 9th largest Kentucky city; US 25, 62, 460, I-75, north of Lexington; many fine Greek Revival and Antebellum homes. t Georgetown/Scott County Tourist Information Center, 399 Outlet Center Dr., Georgetown, 40324; www.georgetownky.com; 502.863.2547. Georgetown/Scott County Regional Airport, US 460, 5 miles east of I-75; general aviation; 5,500' runway.
Educational Institutions
Georgetown College, 400 E College St.; established 1787; 104-acre campus; enrolls approximately 1,900.
Points of Interest
Old Friends Farm for Retired Thoroughbreds, 1841 Paynes Depot Rd. Royal Spring Park, Main and S Water Sts. Scott County Arts and Cultural Center, 117 N Water St. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, I-75 exit 126, 2.5 miles east on Cherry Blossom Way. Ward Hall, US 460W, circa 1857; NRHP. Yuko-En on the Elkhorn, US 25N.
Museums and Galleries
Cardome Center Historic Site and Museum of the Written Word, 800 Cincinnati Pike. Georgetown and Scott County Muesum, 229 E Main St.
Parks and Recreation
Bill’s Live Fish Farm, 1588 Carrick Pike.
Golf and Tennis
Canewood Golf Course, 124 General John Payne Blvd.; 18 holes. Cherry Blossom Golf and Country Club, I-75 exit 126; 18 holes. 36 • www.kytravel.com
Coal Ridge Golf Course, 100 Coal Ridge Rd.; 18 holes. Longview Golf Course, 3243 Frankfort Rd. Scott County Park, US 25N; 6 lighted courts.
Festivals and Special Events
Scott County Antique Show, Scott County High School; Mar. Georgetown International Kite and Culture Festival, Cardome Center; Apr. Southern Knights Car Cruise, Factory Stores of America; Apr.–Oct. Ward Hall Open House, Ward Hall; 1st weekend Apr.–Dec. Bluegrass Cycling Club “Horsey Hundred”, Memorial Day weekend. Oxford Antique Market, 2750 Oxford Village Ln.; May and Sept. Scott County Kiwanis Fair, Scott County Park; June. Taste of Georgetown, June. Sweet Corn Festival, Evans Orchard; July. Apple Festival, Evans Orchard; Sept. Autumn Festival, Bi-Water Farm; early Sept.–Oct. 31. Harvest Day, Quest Farm; Sept. Harvest Trail, Sept.–Oct. Sadieville in Sept., Sadieville; Sept. Artworks Art Weekend, Oct. Festival of the Horse, downtown Georgetown; Oct. Whispering Woods Haunted Trail, 265 Wright Ln.; Oct. Gallery and Gift Holiday Market, Arts and Cultural Center; Nov.–Dec. Christmas Open House, Ward Hall; Dec. Dickens Downtown, Dec.
Dining
Asian Royal Buffet, 109 Lawson Dr. Auntie Em's, 303 E Washington St. Fat Boy’s Barbeque, 2176 Cincinnati Pike. Fat Kats Pizzeria and Restaurant, 3073 Paris Pike. Fava’s Restaurant, 159 E Main St. Georgetown Cheese Store and More, 230 Connector Rd. The Local Fee, 214 S Water St. Mi Mexico, I-75 exit 125N/126S. Rodney’s on Broadway, 222 N Broadway. Sam’s Restaurant, 1973 Lexington Rd. Sapporo Japanese Steakhouse, 108 Osbourne Way. Sweet Matriarch, 201 E Main St. Thai Garden, 221 N Broadway. Upbeat Café, 117 N Broadway. Wilshire’s, 124 General John Payne Blvd. Familiar Food: I-75 exit 125N/126S, Applebee’s, Arby’s,Qdoba Mexican Grill, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chick-Fil-A, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Fazoli’s, Frisch’s, Giovanni’s, Gold Star Chili, Golden Corral, KFC, Long John Silver’s, Little Caesar’s, Mancino’s, McDonald’s, O’Charley’s, Papa John’s, Penn Station, Ruby Tuesday, Steak N Shake, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy’s; I-75 exit 129, Culver's, Panera Bread, McDonald’s, Waffle House, Wendy’s; US 25S, Burger King, Domino’s, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Zaxby's.
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Baymont Inn, I-75 exit 126; 59 units. Best Western Plus Georgetown Corporate Center Hotel, 132 Darby Dr.; 67 units. Blackridge Hall B&B, 4055 Paris Pike; 6 units. Comfort Suites, I-75 exit 126; 67 units. Country Inn and Suites, I-75 exit 126; 65 units. Days Inn Georgetown, I-75 exit 129; 67 units. Deluxe Inn, I-75 exit 125N or 126S; 80 units. Fairfield Inn and Suites, I-75 exit 126; 88 units. Gayla Guest Quarters, 3329 Cynthiana Rd.; 1 unit. Georgetown Vacation Rentals, 356 N Broadway; 4 units. Hampton Inn, I-75 exit 126; 75 units. Hilton Garden Inn, I-75 exit 126; 108 units. Holiday Inn Express, I-75 exit 126; 85 units. Jordan Farm B&B, 4091 Newtown Pike; 3 units. Microtel Inn, 111 Darby Dr.; 75 units. Motel 6, I-75 exit 129; 98 units. Super 8, I-75 exit 126; 62 units. Winner’s Circle Motel, I-75 exit 125N or 126S; 73 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Burr Oak Tack and Morgan Horses, 2179 Cincinnati Rd. Country Peddler Shoppe, 218 E Main St. Factory Stores of America, I-75 exit 126. Georgetown Antique Mall, 124 W Main St. Georgetown Peddlers Mall, 400 Outlet Center Dr. Georgetown Vendors Mall, 150 Edwards Ave. Granny’s Goodies, 804 S Broadway. Heirlooms and Gretchen’s, 136 W Main St. Suff’s Furniture, 228 E Main St. Twisted Twigs, 146 S Hamilton St. Unique Gifts & More, 149 E Main St.
Boating and Lakes
Elkhorn Creek, 99 mile creek; canoeing, kayaking, fishing.
Camping and RV Parks HWhispering Hills RV Park, 257 Rogers
Gap Rd., Georgetown, 40324; I-75 exit 129, W to US 25; A Good Sam RV Park. 229 sites with water, electric, sewer and wi-fi. Playground, pool, fishing pond, bathhouses, laundry. Pet friendly. No ATVs. www.whisperinghillsrv.com; 502.863.2552.
paris
Population 8,553 • Bourbon County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1789; US 27, 68, northeast of Lexington. t Paris/Bourbon County Tourism Commission, 720 High St., Paris, 40361; www.parisky.com; 859.987.6237.
Points of Interest
Claiborne Farm, Winchester Rd. Garden Club of Kentucky Headquarters, 616 Pleasant St. Gallery St. George, 431 Main St. Horse Farm Area, Winchester Rd.
Historic Sites
Cane Ridge Meeting House and Shrine, KY 537, off US 460 NE of Paris. Colville Covered Bridge, 4 miles NW of Millersburg, on Colville Rd. over Hinkston Creek; NRHP. Duncan Tavern Historic Center, 323 High St.
Museums and Galleries
Hopewell Museum, 800 Pleasant St.
Golf and Tennis
Houston Oaks Golf Course, 555 Houston Oaks Dr.; 18 holes. Shady Brook Golf Club, 444 Hutchison Rd.; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Downtown Paris Artwalk, Apr. & Sept. 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series, June - Sept. Bourbon County Fair and Horse Show, Bourbon County Fairgrounds; June. Central Kentucky Steam and Gas Engine Show, July. Chautauqua Festival, Millersburg; Sept. Secretariat Festival, late Sept. Country Festival and Back 40 Nature Walk, Reed Valley Orchard; Oct. Christmas in Downtown Paris, Nov./Dec.
Dining
Bezeau's Bluegrass Billiards, 414 Main St. Bour-Bon, 616 Main St. Clay’s Downtown Restaurant, 730 Main St. La Esperanza, 611 Main St. Lil’s Place, 627 Main St. Paradise Café, 731 Main St. Perico’s Mexican Restaurant, 4221 Lexington Rd. Pleasanton Goods, 902 Main St. Thyme Café, 509 Main St. Vidal's on Main Sports Bar and Grill, 706 Main St. Familiar Food: US 27/68: Arby’s, Domino’s, Giovanni’s, Great Wall Chinese, Hardee’s, Jerry’s, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Sonic, Subway, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Best Western Paris Inn, 2011 Alverson Dr.; 49 units. Country Charm Historic Farmhouse B&B, 505 Hutchison Rd.; 3 units. GlenLary Estate, 316 Austerlitz. The Guesthouse at Rosecrest Farm, 1276 Winchester Rd.; 1 unit. Treehouse at Stoner Creek B&B, 131 Taylor Ave.; 2 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Ardery’s Antiques and Collectibles, 627 Main St. Bourbon Drive-In, US 68 Jackstown Rd. Frames on Main Gallery, 630 Main St. Hartfield and Co, 718 Main St. Graham’s Antiques, 108 E 4th St. Loch Lea Antiques, 624 Main St. Paris/Bourbon County Farmers Market, 720 High St. Quillin Leather and Tack, 1929 Main St. Rooster Brew, 609 Main St. www.kytravel.com • 37
Boating and Lakes
Central Kentucky Kayaking, 394 Stoner Crk. Fryman's Boat Dock, 860 Spears Mill Rd.
Carlisle
Population 2,010 • Nicholas County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1816; 36 miles northeast of Lexington on KY 36 at US 68 and US 27; Downtown district on NRHP;scenic rural country roads first used by pioneers as early as the 1780s. t Carlisle/Nicholas County Tourism, 120 W Main St., Carlisle, 40311; 859.749.7986.
Points of Interest
Carlisle Passenger Depot, 101 Market St. Mercury Building, 234 N Locust St. Old Nicholas County Jail, 120 W Main St.
Historic Sites
Daniel and Rebecca Boone’s Cabin, 3 miles from KY 36 and US 68. Downtown Historic District, Courthouse Sq.; NRHP.
Museums and Galleries
Kentucky Doll and Toy Museum, 106 W Main St.
Parks and Recreation H Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park, US 68, 10299 Maysville Rd.,
Carlisle. 1,037 acres on the site of what is called the last battle of the Revolution in Kentucky, Aug. 1782. Park Features: • 80 foot' Olympic pool (fee), bathhouse, hiking trails, conference center, picnic shelters, playground, mini-golf (fee), gift shop, monument to pioneers, museum (fee). •Blue Licks State Park Nature Preserve; protects endangered plant, Short’s Goldenrod; hiking, birding, nature study. Lodging: •Lodge: 32 rooms, Hidden Waters Restaurant, 2 meeting rooms, private dining room. • Cottages: 2 executive cottages; open year-round. Camping: 51 sites (reservations available). Special Park Events: •New Year’s Day Euchre Tournament, Jan. •Jam Session, Jan. •Easter Egg Hunt, Mar. •Campers Appreciation Weekend, Apr. •Campers Yard Sale, Apr. •Red Hat Day Celebration, Apr. •Student Art Show, Apr. •Battlefield Walks, May. •Morning Canoe Trips, May. •Battle of Blue Licks Commemoration, Aug. •Halloween Campout Celebration, Oct. •Tanner Station Rifle Frolic, Nov. •Holiday Dinner Theater, Dec. •New Year’s Eve Comedy in the Parks, Dec. Clay Wildlife Management Area, Nicholas and Fleming Counties, 8 miles NE on KY 32; 6,791 acres; primitive camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, ramp, KDFWR.
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Dining
E-Z Riders Pizza, 104 W Main St. Garrett’s Restaurant, 215 N Broadway. Hidden Waters Restaurant, Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park. Ladobees Steak House, 4933 Maysville Rd. Tracks Restaurant, 5322 Concrete Rd.
Shopping and Entertainment
Allison’s Concrete, 8355 Maysville Rd. Carlisle Gifts, 134 E Main St. Garrett’s Furniture Company, 222 W Main St.
Boating and Lakes
Lake Carnico, KY 1455, 3.3 miles north of Carlisle.
Cynthiana
Population 6,402 • Harrison County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1793; US 27, 62, on the Licking River; named for 2 daughters of settler Robert Harrison. t Cynthiana Chamber of Commerce, 201 S Main St., Cynthiana, 41031; 859.234.5236. Cynthiana/Harrison County Airport, 582 Airfield Ln.; general aviation.
Points of Interest
Battle Grove Cemetery, 531 E Pike St. Harrison County Courthouse, 111 S Main St. Harrison County Old Jail, 203 W Pike St. Indian Creek Baptist Church, Millersburg Pike.
Museums and Galleries
Cynthiana/Harrison County Museum, 124 S Walnut St.
Tours and Sightseeing
Morgan’s Raids at Cynthiana, 201 S Main St.
Parks and Recreation
Griffith Woods Wildlife Management Area, US 62 and Russell Cave Rd. (KY 353), 4 miles SW of Cynthiana; KDFWR. Quiet Trails State Nature Preserve, off Pugh’s Ferry Rd. near Sunrise on the Licking River.
Festivals and Special Events Raggedy Ann Festival, Apr. City of Berry Festival, June. Fabulous 4th, July 4. Harrison County Fair, US 27S, July. Ghost Walks, Sept.–Nov. Taste of Harrison County, Sept. Twilight Christmas Parade, Dec.
Dining
Biancke’s Restaurant, 102 S Main St. China House Restaurant, 109 E Bridge St. Family Fare Café 105 S Walnut St. Leono’s Restaurant, 253 S Church St. Familiar Food: US 27S: Hardee’s, KFC, Lee’s Famous Recipe, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Snappy Tomato, Subway, Taco Bell.
Lodging
Evergreen Motel, US 27N; 27 units.
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Hawks Nest B&B, 2433 KY 32W; 5 units. Seldon Renaker Inn, 113 S Walnut St.; 4 units. Side Saddle Inn B&B, 5322 KY 36W; 4 units.
Shopping and Entertainment A J Flowers and Gifts, 116 S Main St. Rohs Opera House, 133 E Pike St.
Boating and Lakes
Setter Ridge Outfitters, 518 McDowell Rd.
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ArtsPlace, 161 N Mill St. Horse Farms in the Bluegrass, self-guided driving tours, daily van tours. Private farms; open by appointment only. Keeneland Race Course, 4201 Versailles Rd.; NHL. HKentucky Horse Park, The Kentucky Horse Park is our state's unique tribute to one of its most famous industries. The park honors horses and their relationship with man through a panorama of live horse presentations, horse shows and competitions throughout the year, historic barns, paddocks, horse drawn trolley tour, horseback and pony rides, film, gift shop, the incomparable International Museum of the Horse, a Smithsonian affiliate, and “The Showplace for Saddlebreds,” the American Saddlebred Museum and Gift Shop. The park is located in Lexington off scenic Iron Works Pike, I-75 exit 120, Lexington, 40511. www.kyhorsepark.com; 800.678.8813; 859.233.4303. [See ad, page 39] Lexington Cemetery, 833 W Main St. Loudoun House, 209 Castlewood Dr. Red Mile Harness Track, 1200 Red Mile Rd. The Thoroughbred Center, 3380 Paris Pike. Valley View Ferry, KY 169 east of Nicholasville at the Kentucky River.
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Population 295,803 • Fayette County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1780; 2nd largest Kentucky city; I-64, I-75, Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Parkway; heart of the Bluegrass and the “Horse Capital of the World.” Lexington received its name from a group of patriotic hunters who camped there just a few weeks after the first battle of the Revolutionary War at Lexington, Massachusetts in 1775. t Lexington Visitors Center, 401 W Main St., Lexington, 40507; www.visitlex.com; 800.845.3959. Blue Grass Airport, 4000 Terminal Dr. Commercial airport, 7 major airlines. US Customs office. Charter service.
Educational Institutions
Transylvania University, 300 N Broadway; established 1780, 1st college west of Alleghenies; enrolls 1,100. University of Kentucky, 110 Administration Dr.; enrolls 27,951; 19 academic and professional colleges.
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Historic Sites
Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, 120 Sycamore Rd. Hunt Morgan House, 201 N Mill St.
HBoone Station State Historic
Site, I-75 exit 104, 240 Gentry Rd. in Athens. Boone Station is a 46-acre station site settled by Daniel Boone and 30 relatives and friends in Dec. 1779 after leaving Boonesborough. Boone lived here until 1783. Walking trails, picnic tables, interpretive signage. Apr.–Oct. daily.
HMary Todd Lincoln House, 578 W
Main St., Lexington, 40507; Few women in American history have endured as much controversy and tragedy. Discover Mrs. Lincoln’s fascinating story at her girlhood home. Built 1803-1806, the 14-room house containing Todd and Lincoln family possessions sets the stage for sharing her remarkable life. Mar. 15-Nov. 30, guided tours on the hour Mon.-Sat. 10-3 (last tour starts at 3). Admission charged. www.mtlhouse.org; 859.233.9999.
HWaveland State Historic Site, 5 miles
south of Lexington off US 27. Greek Revival manor house completed in 1848 by Joseph Bryan, the grand-nephew of Daniel Boone. 14-acre grounds. Furnished with period pieces. Antebellum brick servants' quarters, icehouse, smokehouse, herb garden. Playground, picnic area. Guided tours Apr.-Dec. 11, Wed.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5; Jan.-Mar. by appointment only. Tours on the hour (last tour starts at 4). Admission $7, $6 seniors, $4 students.
Museums and Galleries
American Saddlebred Museum, I-75 exit 120 at the Kentucky Horse Park. Ann Tower Gallery, 141 E Main St. Aviation Museum of Kentucky, 4029 Airport Rd. (at Blue Grass airport). Cross Gate Gallery, 509 E Main St. Explorium of Lexington, 440 W Short St. H Headley-Whitney Museum, 4435 Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington, 40510; Set among horse farms, the Museum features multiple temporary exhibits a year, including photographs from the Tony Leonard Collection. Other displays include jewelry, bibelots, dollhouses, the Shell Grotto, Library and beautiful Marylou Whitney Rose Garden. A Smithsonian Affiliate. Mar.-Dec. Wed.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. & Sun. 12-5, last admission at 4. Adults $10, Seniors/Students $8, Children 10 & under, free; www.headley-whitney.org; 859.255.6653. International Museum of the Horse, Kentucky Horse Park. Shambrola Bookstore and Gallery, 208 W Maxwell St. University of Kentucky Art Museum, 405 Rose St.
Theaters and Performing Arts
Carriage House Theatre, 154 W Bell Ct. Downtown Arts Center, 141 E Main St. Kentucky Theater, 214 E Main St. Lexington Children’s Theatre, 418 W Short St. Lexington Opera House, 401 W Short St.; NRHP. Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center, 300 E 3rd St.
Tours and Sightseeing
The Big Blue Pedaler, Chase Brewing Co. Lexington Dinner Train, 150 Oliver Lewis Way. Lexington Livery Carriage Company, N Broadway and Short St. 40 • www.kytravel.com
Parks and Recreation
McConnell Springs Park, 416 Rebmann Ln., off Old Frankfort Pike. Nature Conservancy, Kentucky Chapter, 114 Woodland Ave. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, Richmond Rd., US 25 to Jacks Creek Pike. The Arboretum, 500 Alumni Dr., State Botanical Garden.
Golf and Tennis
Gay Brewer Jr Golf Course at Picadome, 469 Parkway Dr.; 18 holes. Griffin Gate Marriott Golf Club, 1720 Newtown Pike; 18 holes. Kearney Hill Golf Links, 3403 Kearney Rd.; 18 holes. Lakeside Golf Course, 3725 Richmond Rd.; 18 holes. Lexington Tennis Club, 410 Redding Rd.; 15 indoor, 7 outdoor courts. Meadowbrook Golf Course, 400 Wilson Downing Rd.; 18 holes. Shillito Tennis Complex, 401 W Reynolds Rd.; 13 courts. Woodland Park, 601 E High St.; 4 courts. Tates Creek Golf Course, 1400 Gainesway Dr.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
University of Kentucky Basketball, Rupp Arena; Jan.–Mar. Kentucky Sport, Boat and Recreation Show, Rupp Arena; Feb. Blue Grass Trust Antiques and Garden Show, Kentucky Horse Park; Mar. Boys’ Sweet 16 Basketball Tournament, Rupp Arena; Mar. Kentucky Crafted: The Market, Lexington Convention Center; Mar. Keeneland Spring Meet, Keeneland Race Course; Apr. Lexington Legends Baseball, Whitaker Bank Ballpark; Apr.–Sept. Central Kentucky Home and Garden Show, Rupp Arena and Heritage Hall; Apr. Mayfest Arts Fair, Gratz Park; May. Bluegrass State Games, July. Lexington Junior League Horse Show, The Red Mile; July. Lions Bluegrass Fair, Masterson Station Park; July. 4th of July Festival, downtown; July 4. Woodland Art Fair, Woodland Park; Aug. Fest of Ales, downtown; late Aug. Red Mile Harness Meet, The Red Mile; Aug.–Oct. Latino Festival, downtown; Sept. Roots and Heritage Festival, downtown; Sept. Keeneland Fall Meet, Keeneland Race Course; Oct. Christmas Parade, downtown; early Dec.
Dining
Azur Restaurant and Patio, 3070 Lakecrest Cir. Billy’s Bar-B-Q, 101 Cochran Rd. Blue Door Smokehouse, 226 Walton Ave. Bella Notte, 3715 Nicholasville Rd. Buddha Lounge, 109 N Mills St. Chatham's, 496 E High St. Chop House, 2640 Richmond Rd. Cosi Restaurant, 1890 Star Shoot Pkwy. Dudley’s on Short, 259 W Short St. Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano, 4456 Nicholasville Rd. Grey Goose, 170 Jefferson St.
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Lodging
America’s Best Value Inn, 5556 Versailles Rd.; 38 units. Baymont Inn and Suites, I-75 exit 110; 110 units. Best Western Lexington Conference Center, I-75 exit 104; 151 units. Bluegrass Extended Stay, I-75 exit 104; 100 units. Candlewood Suites, I-75/64 exit 115; 80 units. Catalina Motel, 208 W New Circle Rd.; 72 units. Clarion Hotel, 1950 Newtown Pike; 292 units. Comfort Inn, I-75 exit 110; 123 units. Comfort Inn South, I-75 exit 104; 59 units. Comfort Suites Beaumont Centre, 3060 Fieldstone Way; 72 units. Country Inn and Suites, I-75 exit 110; 53 units. Courtyard by Marriott North, I-75/64 exit 115; 146 units. Courtyard by Marriott South, I-75 exit 108; 90 units. Courtyard Lexington Keeneland/Airport, 3100 Wall St.; 103 units. Days Inn and Suites, I-75/64 exit 113; 187 units. Days Inn South, I-75 exit 104; 55 units. Day’s Motor Lodge, 1500 Versailles Rd.; 44 units. EconoLodge, I-75 exit 104; 65 units. Eighth Pole Inn, 3463 Rosalie Rd.; 5 units. Embassy Suites Lexington, I-75/64 exit 115; 230 units. Essence of the Bluegrass B&B, 4343 Mt. Horeb Pike; 4 units. Extended Stay America, 2650 Wilhite Dr.; 126 units. Extended Stay America, 3575 Tates Creek Rd.; 72 units. Fairfield Inn, 3050 Lakecrest Cir.; 63 units. Fairfield Inn North, 2100 Hackney Pl.; 114 units. Four Points Sheraton, I-75/64 exit 115; 174 units.
HGratz Park Inn, 120 W 2nd St., Historic District, Lexington, 40507. The heritage of Gratz Park Inn, like its surrounding area, is rich in southern charm & elegance. The 19th century style boutique features suites and standard rooms, a cozy library & Lexington’s favorite restaurant, Distilled at Gratz Park. Walk to Civic Center/Rupp Arena; www.gratzparkinn.com; 859.231.1777; 800.752.4166. Hampton Inn I-75, I-75 exit 110; 125 units. Hampton Inn South, 3060 Lakecrest Cir.; 67 units. Hilton Garden Inn, I-75 exit 108; 100 units. Hilton Lexington Downtown, 369 W Vine St.; 367 units. Hilton Suites Lexington Green, 245 Lexington Green Cir.; 175 units. Holiday Inn Express Northeast, I-75/64 exit 115; 78 units. Homewood Suites, 249 Ruccio Way; 91 units. Homewood Suites Hamburg, I-75 exit 108; 91 units. Hyatt Place, I-75 exit 108; 127 units. Hyatt Regency, 401 W High St.; 366 units. Inn on Broadway, 1301 S Broadway; 62 units. Knights Inn, I-75/64 exit 115; 55 units. La Quinta Inn, I-75/64 exit 115; 129 units. Lexington Motor Inn, 1203 E New Circle Rd.; 30 units. Lyndon House B&B, 507 N Broadway; 5 units. Microtel Inn, I-75 exit 110; 99 units. Motel 6, I-75 exit 110; 98 units. New Circle Inn, 588 E New Circle Rd.; 57 units. Ramada Inn & Conference Center, 2143 N Broadway; 146 units Red Roof Inn North, I-75/64 exit 113; 108 units. Red Roof Inn South, 2651 Wilhite Dr.; 117 units. Residence Inn Airport, 3110 Wall St.; 104 units. Residence Inn North, I-75/64 exit 115; 80 units. Sportsman Motel, 1107 Winchester Rd.; 29 units. Spring Hill Suites, 863 S Broadway; 108 units. Sunset Motel, 4020 Georgetown Rd.; 25 units. Super 8 Buena Vista, I-75 exit 110; 62 units. University Inn, 1229 S Limestone St.; 92 units. Shopping and Entertainment
Alltech’s Lexington Brewing Company, 401 Cross St. Another Man’s Treasure, 3101 Clays Mill Rd. Artique, 410 W Vine St. Barrel House Distillery, 1200 Manchester St. Belle Maison Antiques, 525 W Short St. Fayette Mall, 3401 Nicholasville Rd. For Friends, 869 E High St. Greentree Antiques and Tearoom, 521 W Short St. Hamburg Place, I-75 exit 108. Heritage Antiques, 238 E Main St. Heritage Art Center, 651 W Short St. J and H Lanmark–The Outdoors Store, 189 Moore Dr. Janice’s at the Saltbox, 859 E High St. Jean Farris Winery, 6825 Old Richmond Rd. John’s Run/Walk Shop, 317 S Ashland Ave. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Mall at Lexington Green. LV Harkness and Company, 531 W Short St. Lafayette Galleries, 410 W Vine St. Last Genuine Leather Company, 460 Southland Dr. www.kytravel.com • 41
Lexington Ice & Recreation Center, 560 Eureka Springs Dr. Mall at Lexington Green, Nicholasville Rd. Mulberry and Lime, 216 N Limstone. Old Kentucky Chocolates, 450 Southland Dr. Peggy’s Gifts and Accessories, 112 Clay Ave. Quilters Square, 140 Moore Dr. Scout, 935 Liberty Rd. Sharp’s Candies, 2021 Regency Rd. Talon Winery and Vineyards, 7086 Tates Creek Rd. Third Street Stuff, 257 N Limestone. Town Branch Distillery, 401 Cross St.
Camping and RV Parks
Kentucky Horse Park Campground, I-75 exit 120; 260 sites.
Nicholasville
Population28,015•JessamineCounty(Seat/Dry)•EST/EDT•Wet Established1798; directly south of Lexington on US 27. t Jessamine County Fiscal Court, 200 S Main St., Nicholasville, 40356; local history museum; NRHP. t Nicholasville Tourism Commission, 508 N Main St., Nicholasville, 40356; www.visitnich.com; 859.887.4351.
Points of Interest
Camp Nelson Heritage Park, US 27, 5 miles south. Harry C. Miller Lock Collection, 1014 S Main St. Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame, 508 N Main St. Kentucky River Palisades, US 27, KY 29 and US 68. Old Jessamine County Jail, 200 S Main St.; NRHP. Riney B Aquatic Center, 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. Valley View Ferry, KY 169 E of Nicholasville at the Kentucky River.
Parks and Recreation
Camp Nelson Preservation, 105 Court Row. Jim Beam Nature Preserve, Payne’s Ln., off Halls Rd. from US 27.
Golf and Tennis
Connemara Golf Course, 2327 Lexington Rd.; 18 holes. Golf Club of the Bluegrass, 6000 Harrodsburg Rd.; 18 holes. High Point Golf Course, 1215 High Point Dr.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events Kentucky Wine and Vine Festival, May. Jessamine County Fair, July. Camp Nelson Civil War Days, Sept. Jessamine Jamboree, downtown; Sept.
Dining
Asuka Japanese Grill and Sushi, 267 E Brannon Rd. Cottage Café, 409 N Main St. Euro Wine Bar, 102 W Main St. J D Legends, 315 N 2nd St. Keene Springs Inn, 209 S Elkhorn Rd., Keene. Nicholasville Café, 111 N Main St. Ogata’s Hawaiian Grill, 1001 Elizabeth St. Familiar Food: A&W, Applebee’s, Arby’s, Bob Evans, Cici’s Pizza, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Domino’s, Fazoli’s, Firehouse Subs, Frisch’s, Golden Corral, Hardee’s, KFC, Long 42 • www.kytravel.com
John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Panera Bread, Papa John’s, Penn Station, Pizza Hut, Quiznos, Red Robin, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy’s, Zaxby’s.
Lodging
Holiday Inn Express, 164 Imperial Way; 60 units. Home Place Inn, 181 Imperial Way; 50 units. Howard Johnson, 2149 Lexington Rd.; 40 units. O’Neal Cabin at the Sandusky B&B, 1626 Delaney Ferry Rd. Sugar Creek Resort, 5800 Sugar Creek Pike; 5 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Alternative Jewelry Shop, 118 1/2 N Main St. Boot Store, 3090 Lexington Rd. Chrisman Mill Vineyards, 2385 Chrisman Mill Rd. Claibourne Antiques, 4648 Nicholasville Rd. First Vineyard, 5800 Sugar Creek Pike. Hide-Away Gift Shop, 415 S Main St. Martha’s Vineyard, 206 S Main St. Simpson’s Gun Shop, 109 Quinn Dr. Tickled Pink, 605 N Main St. Twice as Nice, 95 S Main St.
Wilmore
Population 5,905 • Jessamine County • EST/EDT • Dry KY 29, off US 68, south of Nicholasville and Lexington. t Wilmore Tourism Council, 335 E Main St., Wilmore, 40390. Natural beauty, cherished history and quaint surroundings abound in Wilmore. 1900s Downtown National Register Historic and Renaissance District. High Bridge Park showcases the once highest railroad in the world, built in 1877. Wilmore was ranked ninth in Kentucky as a safe city by Niche.com, according to a recently released 2016 report. www.wilmore.org; 859.858.4411.
Educational Institutions
Asbury Theological Seminary, 204 N Lexington Ave.; interdenominational graduate school of theology established 1923; enrolls 1,700. Asbury University, 1 Macklem Dr.; Christian liberal arts; established 1890; enrolls 1,500.
Points of Interest
High Bridge Park, KY 29 south of Wilmore, High Bridge, highest trestle in the world when built in 1877; 35-foot overlook has views of trestle, Kentucky River and Palisades.
Museums and Galleries
Railside Caboose Museum, Main St.; Apr.–Oct., Sat. 10–Noon.
Parks and Recreation
Blue Grass Sportsmen’s League, 2500 Handy’s Bend Rd.; 4.1 miles south of Wilmore, Kentucky’s largest sporting league. Figg Lane Miniature Horse Farm, miniature horses.
Festivals and Special Events
Arbor Day Celebration, city parks; Apr. Coaster Car Derby, downtown; Apr. Gospel on the Green, Fris. June–Aug. Hometown Yard Sale, June. Stonebridge Summer Concerts, Sats. June–Aug. Festival of the Fourth, downtown; July.
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Dining
Great Wall of China, 104 E Main St. La Casa De Jose, 325 E Main St. Sims Pizzeria & Ice Cream Parlor, 319 E Main St. Solomon’s Porch, 111 E Main St. Familiar Food: Subway.
Lodging
1898 Red Bud B&B, 600 N Lexington Ave.; 2 units. Asbury Inn, 1 June Ryan Cir.; 35 units. Home Place Guest House B&B, 206 S Lexington Ave.; 2 units. Pleasantview House, 102 Pleasant Vw.; house rental. Potter’s Inn, 313 Walters Ln.; 6 units. Scott Station Inn Bed & Breakfast, 305 E Main St.; 5 units. Turfmor Motel, 9110 Harrodsburg Rd.; 13 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Chapman’s Antiques, 107 S Lexington Ave. Dollar General Store, 113 S Lexington Ave. Sims Drug, 319 E Main St. Rose Garden, 310 E Main St.
Midway
Population 1,656 • Woodford County • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1832; I-64 and US 62, US 421, west of Lexington, north of Versailles; 1st Kentucky town built by a railroad; first train reached midway point 1833; NRHP. t Woodford County Tourism Commission, 141 N Main St., Versailles, 40383; www.woodfordcountyinfo.com; 859.873.5122.
Educational Institutions
Midway University, 512 E Stephens St.; established 1847; Kentucky’s only women’s day college; enrolls 1,900.
Points of Interest
Weisenberger Mill, 2545 Weisenberger Rd.
Museums and Galleries
Historic Midway Museum Store, 124 E Main St. Kennydid Gallery, 137 E Main St.
Festivals and Special Events
Francisco’s Farm Arts Festival,Midway University; May. Midway Fall Festival, Sept. Holiday Open House, Dec.
Dining
Darlin’ Jean’s Apple Cobbler Café, 204 N Gratz St. Grey Goose, 133 E Main St. Heirloom Restaurant, 125 E Main St. Holly Hill Inn, 426 N Winter St. Mezzo Italiano Cafe, 131 E Main St.
Lodging
Scottwood B&B, 2004 Leestown Pike; 4 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Back Room, 138 E Main St. Baskets from the Bluegrass, 120 E Main St. Breckinridge, 105 E Main St. Crittenden Clothes, 141 E Main St. D. Lehman and Sons Antiques, 100 N Winter St. Damselfly, 126 E Main St. Eagle’s Nest Gallery, 106 E Main St. Equus Run Vineyards, 1280 Moores Mill Rd. Fisher Antiques, 134 E Main St. Freedman’s, 136 E Main St. Le Marche and Café, 104 E Main St. May and Company, 107 E Main St. Midway Boutique, 100 E Main St. Railroad Drug and Old Time Soda Fountain, 115 E Main St. Railroad Street Framing, 108 E Main St. Steppin' Out Boutique, 140 E Main St. The White Horse Collection, 132 E Main St. Yeager’s Antiques, 114 N Winter St.
Versailles
Population 9,054 • Woodford County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet US 60 and 62, west of Lexington; scenic rural roads through rolling horse farm countryside. t Woodford County Tourism Commission, 141 N Main St., Versailles, 40383; www.woodfordcountyinfo.com; 859.873.5122.
Points of Interest
Jack Jouett House, 255 Craig’s Creek Rd., off McCowan’s Ferry Rd. Pisgah Presbyterian Church, Pisgah Pike off US 60; established 1784; NRHP. Woodford Reserve Distillery, 7855 McCracken Pike.
Museums and Galleries
Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum, Woodford County Park, US 62, near Versailles. Woodford County Historical Society, 121 Rose Hill.
Parks and Recreation
Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary & Audubon Center, 1305 Germany Rd. Falling Springs Arts and Recreation Center, Woodford County Park, 275 Beasley Dr. Life Adventure Center of the Bluegrass, 570 Milner Rd.
Golf and Tennis
The Brook Golf Course, 2260 Lexington Rd.; 18 holes. Moss Hill Golf Course, 3495 McCowans Ferry Rd.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Art in the Park, May. LeoFest, May. Woodford County Fair, Woodford County Park; June. Independence Day Celebration, July. Roots & Heritage Festival, Aug. Twilight Festival, Aug. Millville Hillbilly Daze, Millville; Sept. Bourbon Chase, Oct. Christmas Parade, Dec. www.kytravel.com • 43
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5 Seasons Gift Gallery, 160 S Main St. Boyd Orchards, 1396 Pinckard Pike. Castle Hill Winery, 3650 Lexington Rd. Equus Run Vineyards, 1280 Moores Mill Rd. Eric Johnson Gallery, 120 N Main St. Heike Pickett Gallery & Sculpture Garden, 110 Morgan St. IPotter, 112A N Main St. Irish Acres Gallery of Antiques, 4205 Fords Mill Rd. Marketplace on Main, 161 N Main St. Pretty In Pink, 175 N Main St. Wildside Winery, 5500 Troy Pike. Woodford Theatre, 275 Beasley Rd.
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Ale-8-One Bottling Company, 25 Carol Rd. Beer Cheese Trail, earn stamps at each stop to add to your "cheese log"—earn a free t-shirt when you collect five stamps! Blackfish Bison Ranch, 676 Queensbeery Ln. Hamon Haven Winery, 7041 Rockwell Rd. Holly Rood, 28 Beckner St.
Historic Sites
Camping and RV Parks
Museums and Galleries
Camp on the Kentucky, 5486 Cummings Ferry Rd.; 18 sites.
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Population 18,368 • Clark County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet US 60 off I-64, east of Lexington and north of Ft. Boonesborough State Park via KY 627; Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway is just east of the city; Natural Bridge State Resort is 25 miles east. t Winchester/Clark County Tourism Commission, Tourist Information Center, 2 S Maple St., Winchester, 40391; www.tourwinchester.com; 859.744.0556; 800.298.9105.
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Tours and Sightseeing
Winchester Driving Tours, 2 S Maple St.
Parks and Recreation
Daniel Boone National Forest, more than 707,000 acres of forest throughout southern and eastern Kentucky managed by USFS. Lower Howard’s Creek Nature Preserve, KY 418, 1945 Athens Boonesboro Pkwy., 8 miles south of Winchester, along Lower Howard's Creek. Quail Point Preserve & Recreational Hunt, 4258 Lexington Rd.
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Cassell Creek Golf Course, 4199 Lexington Rd.; 18 holes. Southwind Golf Course, 2480 Boonesboro Rd.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Wine About Winter, downtown; Feb. Beer Cheese Festival, downtown; June. Clark County Fair and Horse Show, Clark County Fairgrounds; June. Summer Sip & Stroll, downtown; Aug. Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival, Labor Day weekend. Scarecrow Festival, Beech Springs Farm; Oct.
Dining
Cairn Coffee House, 17 S Main St. DJ's Bar & Grill, 836 Bypass Rd. Don Senor, 1940 Bypass Rd. The Engine House Deli & Pub, 9 W Lexington Ave. Gaunce’s Deli and Café, 853 Bypass Rd. Grace Coffee Café & Bakery, 740 Bypass Rd. Ste 5. Graze Market and Café, 150 Combs Ferry Rd. JK's at Forrest Grove, 4636 Old Boonesboro Rd. Hall’s on the River, 1225 Athens-Boonesboro Rd. Maddie's Café, 50 S Main St. Pueta Grande, 120 April Way. Tasty Time Frozen Yogurt, 1541 Bypass Rd. Woody’s Sports Bar and Grill, 923 Bypass Rd. Familiar Food: Applebee’s, Arby’s, Burger King, Captain D’s, Dairy Queen, Domino’s, Fazoli’s, Frisch’s, Giovanni’s, Golden Corral, Hardee’s, KFC, Little Caesars, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Rally’s, Sir Pizza, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy’s.
Jako Candles & Boutique, 44 S Main St. Judy’s Stitch in Time, 515 W Lexington Ave. Major Dad's Military Surplus, 850 Bypass Rd. Mark's Hallmark, 1529 Bypass Rd. Movies 9, 40 Winchester Plz. Peddler’s Mall, 110 Shoppers Village Plz. The Prissy Peach, 55 Main St. Rosebuds Boutique, 1320 W Lexington Ave. Winchester-Clark County Farmers Market, Depot St.
Boating and Lakes
Three Trees Canoe & Kayak Rental, 300 Athens-Boonesboro Rd. Red River Boat Dock and Campground, 1260 Ferry Rd.
Lodging
Best Western Country Squire, I-64 exit 94; 46 units. Hampton Inn, I-64 exit 96; 60 units. Holiday Inn Express, I-64 exit 94; 58 units. Red Roof Inn, 1100 Interstate Dr.; 64 units. Quality Inn, I-64 exit 96; 47 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Artisan Gifts & Gallery, 18 W Lexington Ave. Beech Springs Farm Market, 4776 Old Boonesboro Rd. Bentley and Murray, 23 S Main St. Burke’s Outlet, 1515 Bypass Rd. Court Street Gifts, 8 Court St. Craft Nook, 1007 W Lexington Ave. Creative Coffees Roastery, 604 N Main St. Dirty South Pottery, 38 N Main St. Full Circle Market-Health Foods, 240 Redwing Dr. Graham’s Boots, Work and Western Wear, 18 N Main St.
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Population31,364•MadisonCounty(Seat/Dry)•EST/EDT•Wet 7th largest Kentucky city; established 1798; US 25, off I-75, south of Lexington;named by founder Colonel John Miller after Richmond, Virginia. t Richmond Tourism Depar tment, Richmond Visitor Center, 345 Lancaster Ave., Richmond, 40475; www.richmondkytourism.com; 800.866.3705. t Battle of Richmond Visitors Center, 101 Battlefield Memorial Hwy., I-75 exit 83, Richmond, 40475; 859.624.0013. Madison County Airport, I-75 exit 77, 124 Madison Airport Rd.; general aviation; 4,500' runway.
Educational Institutions
Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave.; founded 1906; enrolls more than 16,000.
Points of Interest
Hummel Planetarium, I-75 exit 87, Eastern Kentucky University. Madison County Courthouse, 101 W Main St.; NRHP.
Historic Sites
Kit Carson’s Birthplace, near Richmond on Tates Creek Rd., KY 169.
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5 miles north of Richmond, I-75 exit 95 WinchesterBoonesboro ; Italianate mansion on 13-acre estate of Cassius Marcellus Clay (1810–1903), emancipationist and minister to Russia; period furnishings (some original); picnic area; Apr.–Oct.
Tours and Sightseeing
Battle of Richmond Driving Tour, 345 Lancaster Ave.
Parks and Recreation Deer Run Stables, I-75 exit 97. 46 • www.kytravel.com
Park, KY 388, 627, between I-64 and I-75, 12 miles north of Richmond on the Kentucky River; 153 acres; reconstructed fort with pioneer craft demonstrations; open 9–5 Wed.–Sun., Apr.–Oct., 10–4 Fri.–Sun., Nov.–Mar. Park Features: • Camp store, junior size Olympic pool with water slide, bathhouse, boating, ramp, fishing (license required), playground, picnic area, grocery, mini-golf, gift shop, Kentucky River Museum (museum admission included in price of admission to the Fort). Open 10–4 Sat.–Sun., Memorial Day – Labor Day. • Camping: year-round; 167 sites with utilities and wi-fi, tent camping, service building, grocery, air-conditioned activity room (reservations available). Special Park Events: •Fireside Chats, Feb. •Women on the Frontier, Apr. •Camper Appreciation Weekend, Apr. •Kentucky Derby Weekend, May. •Spring Trade Days, May. •Spring Camper’s Yard Sale, May. •Birthday Party Weekend, June. •Kentucky River Heritage Weekend, June. •A Gathering of Descendants, June. •4th of July Fest, July. •Summer Camper’s Yard Sale, July. •Cool History on Hot Days, July–Aug. •Fall Camper’s Yard Sale, Sept. •The 1778 Siege of Boonesborough, Sept. •Boonesborough Boogie National Car Show, Oct. •Rifle Frolic & Frontier Skills, Oct. •Halloween Fest, Oct. •Winter Trade Days, Nov. •18th Century Christmas, Dec. Lake Reba Recreational Complex, 274 Lake Reba Dr. Miller Welch-Central Kentucky Wildlife Management Area, 9 miles southeast of Richmond; US 421 to Dreyfus Rd. at Kingston; KDFWR.
Golf and Tennis
Battlefield Golf and Country Club, 524 General Cruft Dr.; 18 holes. Bull at Boones Trace Golf Course, 175 Gleneagles Blvd.; 18 holes. Gibson Bay Golf Course, I-75 exit 87 off Eastern Kentucky Byp.; Par 7. Greg Adams Tennis Center, Eastern Kentucky University; 4 indoor courts.
Festivals and Special Events
Richmond July 4 Fireworks Extravaganza, Lake Reba Recreational Complex; July. Madison County Fair and Horse Show, Fairgrounds, 3237 Old US 52; last week in July. Battle of Richmond Reenactment, Battlefield Park; Aug. Great American Pottery Festival, Irvine-McDowell Park; Sept. Richmond Pow Wow, Battlefield Park; Sept. Story of the Star, Hummel Planetarium; late Nov.–Dec.
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Babylon Gyros, 213 W Main St. Casa Fiesta, I-75 exit 87. Elvira’s, 1105 Kim Kent Dr. Gillum’s Sports Lounge, 130 Richmond Mall. Gridiron Bar-B-Q, 711 Big Hill Ave. King Buffet, I-75 exit 87. Koto Japanese Bistro, I-75 exit 87. Madison Garden, 152 N Madison Ave. RT’s Café, 1013 Center Dr. Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q, 1001 Center Dr. Tsing Tao Restaurant, 300 W Main St. Familiar Food: I-75 exit 87: A&W, Applebee’s, Arby’s, Bob Evans, Buffalo Wild Wings, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Cici’s, Culver’s, Domino’s, Fazoli’s, Giovanni’s, Hardee’s, KFC, Krystal, Little Caesars, Logan’s, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, O’Charley’s, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Panera Bread, Papa John’s, Penn Station, Pizza Hut, Rally’s, Red Lobster, Ryan’s, Steak N Shake, Subway,Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy’s, White Castle; I-75 exit 90: Arby’s, Captain D’s, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Frisch’s, Hardee’s, Lee’s Famous Recipe, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Waffle House, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Bennett House B&B, 419 W Main St.; 5 units. Best Western Holiday Plaza, I-75 exit 87; 80 units. Blue Heron B&B, 270 E Prong Rd.; 3 units. Comfort Suites, I-75 exit 87; 73 units. Country Hearth Inn, I-75 exit 87; 100 units. Hampton Inn, I-75 exit 87; 97 units. Heritage House B&B, 189 Meridian Way; 3 units. Holiday Inn Express, I-75 exit 87; 81 units. Jameson Inn, I-75 exit 87; 67 units. La Quinta Inn, I-75 exit 90; 95 units. Quality Quarters Inn, I-75 exit 87; 75 units. Red Roof Inn, I-75 exit 90; 65 units. Super 8, I-75 exit 90; 59 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Big T Garden Gifts and Antiques, 2635 Lexington Rd. Chestnut Tree Gallery, 102 E Main St. Country Place, 2513 Lexington Rd. Creative Arts by Sherri, 200 1/2 S 3rd St. Galaxy Bowling and Entertainment Center, I-75 exit 87. Lena’s Antiques, 2047 Berea Rd. Olde Homestead, 202 Wayne Dr. Peddler’s Mall, 449 Eastern Byp.
Berea
Population 13,561 • Madison County • EST/EDT • Moist US 25 off I-75, south of Richmond and Lexington, where the bluegrass meets the Cumberland foothills near Daniel Boone National Forest. Designated “The Folk Arts and Craft Capital of Kentucky” by the Kentucky legislature. Official KY Trail Town. t Berea Tourism Welcome Center, 3 Ar tist Cir., Berea, 40403; off I-75, 30 minutes south of Lexington; www.visitberea.com; 859.986.2540.
Educational Institutions
Berea College, I-75 and US 25; founded 1855; 140-acre campus; enrolls 1,600; 1,200-acre training farm; 8,200 acre forest.
Points of Interest
Berea Arts Council, 139 N Broadway. Indian Fort Mountain, 2.5 miles east on KY 21. Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, I-75 exit 77; 200 Artisan Way. KY Guild of Artists and Craftsmen Galleries & Visual Arts Academy, 116 N Broadway. L&N Depot, 3 Artist Cir.; NRHP. Log House Craft Gallery, 200 Estill St.
Golf and Tennis
Berea Country Club, 128 Churchill Ct.; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Hands on Workshops, throughout the year. Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend, Russel Acton Folk Center; Apr. 21-23. L&N Day, Berea Welcome Center; June 3. Play Think Festival, Homegrown Hideaways; June 14-18. Berea Craft Festival, Indian Fort Theatre; July 7-9. Festival of Learnshops, Studios throughout Berea; July 7-23. Quilt and Fiber Extravaganza, Berea Community School; July 28-29. Berea Celtic Festival, Aug. 17-20. Spoonbread Festival, date & location TBA. Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen Fall Fair, Indian Fort Theatre; Oct. 14-15. Celebration of Traditional Music, Berea College; Oct. Geocaching Weekend, Oct. 20-22.
Boating and Lakes
Lake Reba, 250 Lake Reba Dr.; 78 acres. Wilgreen Lake, 2 miles west on Barnes Mill Rd., left on Curtis Pike; 169 acres. Wilgreen Lake Marina, 520 Wilgreen Lake Rd.
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Home and Hearth Christmas Bazaar, Russel Acton Folk Center; Nov. 11-12. Make It, Take It, Give It! weekends Nov.–Dec. Twilight Christmas Parade, Dec. 2.
Dining
Best Do-Nuts, 170 Mini Mall Dr. Berea Coffee and Tea, 124 Main St. Dinner Bell, 127 Plaza Dr. El Rio Grande, 305 Chestnut St. Historic Boone Tavern Hotel & Restaurant, 100 Main St. Hong Kong Buffet, 265 Prince Royal Dr. MainStreet Café & Burger Co., 106 Main St. Mariachi's, 780 Chestnut St. Mario’s Pizza & Buffet, 636 Chestnut St. Noodle Nirvana, 315 Chestnut St. Old Town Grill, I-75 exit 77. PapaLeno’s, 108 Center St. Smokehouse Grill & Buffet, I-75 exit 77. Street Side Cafe, 436 Chestnut St. Yamato Japanese Steak House, 103 Berenwood Ln. Familiar Food: Arby’s, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Domino's, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Little Caesar's, Long John Silver’s/A&W, McDonald’s, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
Lodging
America’s Best Value Inn, 196 Prince Royal Dr.; 53 units. Berea Painter's Cottage, 110 High St.; 1 unit. The Doctor’s Inn B&B, 617 Chestnut St.; 2 units. Econolodge, I-75 exit 76; 40 units. Fairfield Inn & Suites, I-75 exit 76; 62 units. Forest Street Cottage, 209 Forest St.; 1 unit. The GreatHouse Inn B&B, 317 Jackson St.; 3 units.
HHistoric Boone Tavern Hotel, 100 Main St., Berea, 40404. Surround yourself with historical ambiance at KY’s first LEED Gold Certified Green Hotel. The uniquely welcoming guestrooms consist of student handcrafted furniture, bedding & tiled mirror. The graceful white columns & airy verandas nestle among vibrant galleries & shops. Trust us…you are in for quite a treat. www.boonetavernhotel.com; 800.366.9358. Holiday Inn Express, I-75 exit 76; 66 units.
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Holiday Motel, I-75 exit 76; 30 units. Knights Inn, 715 Chestnut St.; 58 units. Motel 6, I-75 exit 77; 59 units. Red Roof Inn and Suites, I-75 exit 77; 60 units. Weaver’s Rest Cottage, 106 Churchill Ct.; 1 unit.
Shopping and Entertainment
Amish Store, 201 Royal Prince Dr. Appalachian Fireside Gallery, 126 Main St. Berea Collge Farm Store, 311 Main St. Berea College Visitor Center & Shoppe, 104 Main St. Berea Fudge Shoppe, 207 Short St. Berea Soaps & Gifts, 209 Short St. Family Tree, 202 N Broadway. Fiber Frenzy, 137 N Broadway. Gallery 103, 103 Jackson St. Gallery 123, 123 N Broadway. Gastineau Studio, 135 N Broadway. Gilliam Gallery & Studio, 139 N Broadway. Honeysuckle Vine, Hot Flash Beads, Images of Santa & Lindsay Gallery, 2 Artist Cir. Kiln Time, 217 N Broadway. Music Makers, 125 N Broadway. Old Town Candy Kitchen and Fudge Factory, 128 N Broadway. Painter's Palette Gallery, 119 N Broadway. Peace Craft, 128 Main St. Something Olde Antique Shop, 437 Chestnut St. The Promenade Gallery, 204 Center St. Robie Books, 307 Chestnut St. Tater Knob Pottery, 260 Wolf Gap Rd. Todd's Antique Mall, 1305 Paint Lick Rd. Top Drawer Gallery, 202 N Broadway. Warren A. May, 110 Center St. Weavers Bottom Craft Studio, 140 N Broadway. Weston Glass Studio, 217 Adams St.
Camping and RV Parks
HomeGrown HideAways, 500 Floyd Branch Rd. Oh! Kentucky RV Park Campground, 562 Paint Lick Rd.; 70 sites. Walnut Meadow Campground, 711 Paint Lick Rd.; 103 sites.
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Population8,340•MercerCounty(Seat/Dry)•EST/EDT•Moist Kentucky’s oldest town and first permanent settlement west of Alleghenies, established by Colonel James Harrod, June 16, 1774; US 68, US 127, KY 152, west of Herrington Lake, southwest of Lexington.
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year-round at Diamond Point Welcome Center, 488 Price Ave., Harrodsburg, 40330. Mon.-Fri. 9-5. For detailed information on area attractions & events in The Coolest Place in History visit www.harrodsburgky.com or email tourism@harrodsburgky.com; 859.734.2364; 800.355.9192. [See ad, page 48]
Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
Anderson/Dean Community Park, 1501 Louisville Rd. Big Red Stables, 1605 Jackson Pike. Cedar Hills Archery and Pay Lake, 2668 Cornishville Rd. Good Time Paddling, 1450 Johnson Rd.
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Olde Towne Park, Main St. Features a cascading fountain inspired by the Kentucky River palisades. Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, US 68. America’s largest restored Shaker Village. Open daily, admission fee; NHL.
Bataan War Memorial, US 127N. Dedicated to the 66 Mercer Co. men who fell in the Battle of Bataan. WWII Tank on grounds. Dixie Belle Riverboat at Shaker Village, US 68. 115 passenger sternwheeler. One hour excursions daily Apr.-Oct. Downtown Historic District, Preserves 1880-90 buildings house gift & specialty shops & restaurants. Historic Harrodsburg Walking/Driving Tour, highlights 85 points of interest throughout the community. Harrodsburg Wall Mural, 207 W Lexington St. Scene portrays the fort’s Osage Orange tree & founder James Harrod. Historical Society Museum, Genealogy library, Tues. 10-4, Wed., Fri. 1st & 3rd Sat. 1-4. Lemons Mill Brewery, 166 Marimon Ave. Old Mud Meeting House, Dry Branch Rd. 1800 Dutch Reform Church building; NRHP.
68 & 127; first permanent settlement west of the Alleghenies; 32-acre park contains a replica of the original 1774 fort. Site also includes James Harrod Blockhouse, George Rogers Clark Blockhouse, the first school in Kentucky and cabins furnished with 18th century handmade utensils, furniture, tools, etc. Period dress interpreters portray Fort Harrod pioneers mid Apr.–Oct.; fee; park open year-round 9–5, closed Mon. & Tues. Park Features: •George Rogers Clark Federal Monument, the oldest cemetery in the state, James Harrod Amphitheater and the James Harrod Conference Center, picnic and playground areas, shelter house and gift shop with Kentucky hand crafts. •The Mansion Museum features 18th century Kentucky and Civil War history, McIntosh Gun Collection, Lincoln Memorabilia and more; Apr.–Oct. Wed.–Sat. 9–5; Sun. 1–5. •The Lincoln Marriage Temple enshrines the cabin where Abraham Lincoln's parents married. Special Park Events: •Easter Egg Hunt, Apr. •“The Journey to Kentucky” Play II, Apr.–May, Sept.–Oct. •Bark in the Park, May. •Picnic in the Park, Fris. June–July. •Outdoor Summer Theatre, June-July. •Old Fort Harrod Settlement and Raid, June. •Haunted Frontier, Oct. •Holiday Open House, Nov.
Shaker Village Nature Preserve, 3501 Lexington Rd.
Golf and Tennis
Bright Leaf Golf Resort and Hotel, 1742 Old Danville Rd.; hotel rooms, villa suites, 36-hole golf course. Loafers Indoor Golf Simulators, 110 W Broadway. Pin Oak Driving Range, 1801 Danville Rd.
Festivals and Special Events
Cruiz on Main, Apr.-Sept. Broadway Days, May. Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass, Shaker Village; May. 400 Mile Sale, US 68/80; June. Fort Harrod Beef Festival, Mercer County Fairgrounds; June. Mercer County Fair/Horse Show, Mercer County Fairgrounds; July. 127 Corridor Sale, US 127; Aug. Craft Fair, Shaker Village; Aug. Pioneer Days, Old Fort Harrod; Aug. Jazz & Arts Festival, Old Fort Harrod; Sept. Salvisa Days, Salvisa; Sept. www.kytravel.com • 49
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Dining
Beaumont Inn, 638 Beaumont Inn Dr. Casa Grande, 145 Collin Dr. Cloud’s Country Cooking, 1028 N College St. Dunn’s Bar-B-Que, 726 Cane Run Rd. Family Affair Restaurant, 5509 Louisville Rd., Salvisa. Granny’s Diner, 513 W Broadway. High Mountain Steakhouse, 113 Lexington St. Kentucky Fudge Company, 225 S Main St. La Fonda, 121 S Main St. Nineteenth Hole, 1742 Old Danville Rd. Old Owl Tavern/Owl's Nest Pub, 638 Beaumont Inn Dr. Olde Bus Station, 227 S Greenville St. Trustee's Table at Shaker Village, 3501 Lexington Rd. Wahmei Restaurant, 858 S College St. Wyonette’s Restaurant, 672 Cornishville St. Familiar Food: US 127: Arby’s, Dairy Queen, Giovanni’s, Godfather’s Pizza, Huddle House, KFC/Taco Bell, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Little Caesars, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Baymont Inn & Suites, 105 Commercial Dr.; 40 units. Beaumont Inn, 638 Beaumont Inn Dr.; 31 units. Black Horse Bed & Barn, 1545 Mundys Landing Rd.; 1 unit. Blue Heron Point, 1862 Paradise Camp Rd.; 1 unit. Bluegrass Inn, 213 S College St.; 30 units. Canaan Land Farm B&B, 700 Canaan Land Rd.; 4 units. Chimney Rock Studio, 250 Chimney Rock Rd.; 1 unit. Coleman House B&B, 362 N College St.; 3 units. Days Inn Harrodsburg, 1680 Danville Rd.; 50 units. Glenriver Cottage, 266 Dry Branch Rd.; 1 unit. Economy Inn Harrodsburg, 814 N College St.; 20 units. Haddix Point Hideaway, 1840 Paradise Camp Rd.; 1 unit. The Inn at Shaker Village, 3501 Lexington Rd.; 73 units. Our Home at Normans Camp, 828 Normans Camp Rd.; 1 unit. Paradise Cottage, 1390 Paradise Camp Rd.; 1 unit. Royalty's Cottages, 940 Normans Camp Rd.; 3 units. Wanderland B&B, 929 N Greenville St.; 4 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Arts Council of Mercer County Studio & Gallery, 120 S Main St. Back Porch Treasures Antique & Craft Mall, 540 N College St. Beaumont Inn Gift Shop, 638 Beaumont Inn Dr. Beehive Gifts & Pet Boutique, 114 S Main St. Bread Basket, 2966 Louisville Rd. Flower Cottage & Gifts, 104 S Main St. J. Sampson Antiques & Books, 107 S Main St. Kountry Kupboard, 2780 Louisville Rd. Old Fort Harrod Gift Shop, 123 S College St. Ragged Edge Community Theatre, 111 S Main St. 50 • www.kytravel.com
Rags to Riches Antique Mall, 613 S College St. Rosewood, 132 N Main St. The Shops at Shaker Village, 3501 Lexington Rd. Victorian Orchids & Boutique, 116 S Main St.
Boating and Lakes
Cane Run Fishing Camp, KY 152. Chimney Rock Marina, 250 Chimney Rock Rd.; 2 units. Palisades Adventures, 6716 1/2 Lexington Rd. Pandora Marina, 1 Pandora Cv., Burgin. Royalty’s Fishing Camp Marina, 940 Norman’s Camp Rd.; 3 units. Wavies Midlake Marina, 238 S Cedar Ln.
Camping and RV Parks
Chimney Rock RV Park, 220 Chimney Road Rd.; 64 sites. Cummins Ferry Resort Campground and Marina, 2558 Cummins Ferry Rd., Salvisa; 130 sites.
Danville
Population 16,218 • Boyle County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1775. US 127, US 150, KY 33 and KY 34 north of Herrington Lake. Kentucky’s state constitution was signed in Danville on June 1, 1792. t Danville/Boyle Count y Convention and Visitors Bureau, 105 E Walnut St., Danville, 40422; www.danvillekentucky.com; 859.236.7794. Danville/Boyle County Airport, 420 KY 1273; general aviation; 5,000' runway.
Educational Institutions
Centre College, 600 W Walnut St.; established 1819; enrolls 1,300; liberal arts and sciences. Kentucky School for the Deaf, 303 S 2nd St.; established 1823; 1st tax-supported school of its kind in the US; NRHP.
Points of Interest
Community Arts Center, 401 W Main St. Forkland Community Center, 16479 Forkland Rd., Gravel Switch. Penn’s Store, 257 Penn’s Store Rd., 3 miles southeast of Gravel Switch. Wilderness Trail Distillery, 4095 Lebanon Rd.
Historic Sites
Constitution Square Historic Site, 105 E Walnut St.; reproduction of Kentucky's 1st public square, jail, courthouse, meetinghouse; plans were made here in 1784 for Kentucky’s independence from Virginia; where the 1st state constitution was signed 1792.
Museums and Galleries
Great American Dollhouse Museum, 344 Swope Dr. McDowell House Museum, Apothecary and Gardens, 125 S 2nd St.; NRHP.
Theatre and Performing Arts
Norton Center for the Arts, Centre College, 600 W Walnut St. Pioneer Playhouse, 840 Stanford Rd. West T Hill, 117 Larrimore Ln.
Parks and Recreation
Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge, 600 Carpenter Creek Rd. off KY 37.
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Boyle County Fair, Danville/Boyle County Fairgrounds; June. Great American Brass Band Festival, Centre College; June. 127 Corridor Sale, Aug. Kentucky State BBQ Festival, Sept. Harvest & Heritage Festival, Sept. Forkland Heritage Festival, KY 37, Gravel Switch; Oct. Great Outhouse Blowout, Penn’s Store, Gravel Switch; Oct.
Dining
AJ's Country Cooking, 118 E Main St. Bluegrasss Pizza and Pub, 314 W Main St. Brother’s BBQ and Brewing Company, 464 S 4th St. Captain Frank's Hotdog Emporium, 127 N 4th St. CUE, 303 W Main St. Danville Bistro, 115 Perryville St. Freddie’s Italian Restaurant, 140 Stanford Ave. Grace Café, 219 S 4th St. Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, 917 Hustonville Rd. House of Cheung, 817 Maple Ave. Hub Coffee Shop, 236 W Main St. Los Rodeos Mexican Bar & Grill, 240 Skywatch Dr. Mallards, 1001 Ben Ali Dr. Melton’s Deli, 247 E Main St. Nellie Burton's Steakhouse & Sports Bar, 120 S 4th St. Plank on Main, 219 W Main St. Summer Hokkaido Japanese, 2900 S Danville Byp. Tut's, 415 W Main St. Familiar Food: Arby’s, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Domino’s, Fazoli’s, Giovanni’s, Godfather’s Pizza, Huddle House, KFC, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Little Caesars, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, O’Charley’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, Wok-N-Go.
Lodging
Bowman Bungalow, 223 N 5th St.; 1 unit. Comfort Suites, 864 Ben Ali Dr.; 57 units. The Cottage B&B, 2826 Lexington Rd.; 1 unit. The Farm, 450 Waterworks Rd.; 9 units. Hampton Inn, 100 Montgomery Way; 72 units. Morning Glory Manor & Cottage, 244 E Lexington Ave.; 1 unit. Quality Inn Danville, 96 Daniel Dr.; 62 units. Red Roof Inn, 210 Brenda Ave.; 50 units. The Retreat, 326 S Bull St., Perryville; 1 unit. Stay Over Danville, 235 W Main St.; 1 unit. Super 8, 3663 US 127 Byp.; 49 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
A&L Accessories, 324 W Main St. Art of Danville, 413 W Main St. Beer Engine, 107 Larrimore Ln. Boyle County Farmer Market, Lexington Rd. Carol’s Bridal and Gift Boutique, 309 W Main St. Cerci on Main, 217 W Main St. Chateau Du Vieux Corbeau Vineyard & Winery, 471 Stanford Rd.
Chinn Jeweler, 117 N 3rd St. Danville Bike & Footwear, 417 W Main St. Derby Shoppe, 124 N 3rd St. Elmwood Inn Fine Teas, 135 N 2nd St. Jane’s Barleycorn Market and Bar, 130 S 4th St. Lee Stephens, 350 S 4th St. Maple Tree Gallery, 225 W Main St. Marketplace Gray, 345 S 4th St. Not Just Antiques in Danville, 1036 E Lexington Ave. Plank on Main, 219 W Main St. Vestiary Boutique, 126 S 4th St.
Perryville
Population 751 • Boyle County • EST/EDT • Wet US 150 and 68; site of the Civil War Battle of Perryville in 1862. t Main Street Perryville, PO Box 133, Perryville, 40468.
Historic Sites H Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site, 2 miles NW of Perryville off US 68
and US 150; 745 acres; open year-round 8–9. Site of the greatest Civil War battle in Kentucky, Oct. 8, 1862. It involved about 40,000 troops and stopped the Confederate advance in Kentucky. 5,800 soldiers died, were wounded or went missing during the battle; NRHP. Park Features: •gift shop, monuments, self-guided walking tour, picnic shelter, playground (most facilities seasonal); 10 miles of historic trails, , •gift shop and museum with Civil War artifacts and battle displays; Apr. 1–Oct. 31, Mon.–Sat. 9–5; Sun. 1–5; closed Mon., Tues. in Nov., Dec., Mar.; closed entirely Jan.–Feb. Special Park Events: Perryville Battlefield Commemoration, Oct.
Museums and Galleries
Parks Store Museum, 310 S Buell St.
Shopping and Entertainment
Battlefield Station, 303 E 2nd St. Mr. Miser Food Mart, 222 E 2nd St. Magnolia Cottage Gift Shop, 102 S Bragg St. Perryville Furniture Outlet, 303 N Bragg St.
Lancaster
Population3,442 • GarrardCounty(Seat/Dry) • EST/EDT • Wet US 27, KY 39, KY 52, 34 miles south of Lexington, 24 miles west of Berea, 10 miles east of Danville, 45 miles north of Somerset. Bordered by Herrington Lake and the Kentucky River. Home of three Kentucky governors; named for second one, James Garrard. t Garrard County Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 462, Lancaster, 40444.
Points of Interest
Garrard County Historical Society, 208 Danville St. Pleasant Retreat, 656 Stanford Rd.
Parks and Recreation
Canoe Creek Ranch, 260 Galilee Ln.
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Festivals and Special Events
Garrard County Fair, last week in June. Party on the Square, Public Sq.; June. Field to Fork Festival, Halcomb’s Knob Farm, Paint Lick; July. October Festival, Meadow Lake Equestrian Center; Oct.
Theaters and Performing Arts
The Lancaster Grand Theatre, 117 Lexington St.
Dining
Great Day's Cafe & Grill, Public Sq. China Gourmet, 124 Pleasant Retreat Dr. York's Kitchen, 881 Stanford Rd. Smith’s Restaurant, 55 Public Sq. Caribbean Spice Restaurant, 73 S Campbell St. Pete's Diner, 10232 Lexington Rd. Familiar Food: US 27: Domino’s, Godfather’s Pizza, Lee’s Famous Recipe, McDonald’s, Subway.
Lodging
The Ashley Inn B&B, 9863 Lexington Rd.; 6 units. Bryant’s Camp, 1342 Bryants Camp Rd.; 10 units. The Denny House B&B, 5958 Old Railroad Grade Rd., Paint Lick; 4 units. The Guest House B&B, 323 Richmond St.; 5 units. Halcomb's Knob Bed & Breakfast, 430 Wallacetown Rd.; 3 units. Hammond’s Hall B&B, 216 W Maple Ave.; 2 units. Peninsula Golf Resort, 200 Clubhouse Dr.; 12 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Collector’s Paradise Antique Mall, 1276 Stanford Rd. Rocky Top Furniture, 8957 US 27N. The Wood Shack, 10357 Lexington Rd.
Boating and Lakes
Herrington Lake Marina, 136 S Homestead Ln.; 6 units. Kamp Kennedy Marina, 4646 Kennedy Bridge Rd. Herrington Lake, KY 152, between US 27, 68 and 127; 2,940-acre. Red Gate Marina, 305 Red Gate Rd. Sunset Marina, 318 Sunset Lodge Rd.; 3 units, 6 sites.
Camping and RV Parks
Camp Nelson RV Park, 27 Chase Ln.; 60 sites. Kennedy's Landing RV Resort, 4663 Kennedy Bridge Rd.
Stanford
Population 3,487 • Lincoln County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Dry US 27 and US 150, 11 miles southeast of Danville, 8 miles southwest of Lancaster. t Stanford-Lincoln County Tourism Office, 201 E Main St., #8, Stanford, 40484; 606.365.4547; www.stanford-lincolncountytourism.com.
Points of Interest
Hen-Cey Hollow Farm, 3183 KY Hwy. 39 S, Crab Orchard.
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fifth governor. The stone-walled cemetery on the Shelby Plantation contains the monument and resting place of Shelby, along with the 22 graves of his wife and family. The .5-acre burial grounds amid the peaceful countryside of Lincoln County constitutes the smallest park in the system.
Museums and Galleries
L&N Depot, 1866 N Depot St. Old Presbyterian Meeting House & Museum, 315 W Main St.
Historic Sites H William Whitley House State Historic Site, US 150 southeast of Stanford. One
of the first brick homes west of the Alleghenies & site of thefirst circular racetrack in Kentucky. Here began counterclockwise racing in America. Completed in 1794, this brick home is laid in Flemish bond pattern. William Whitley (1749-1813) had his initials “WW” paced above the front door. The estate, known as Sportsman’s Hill is a monument to pioneer ingenuity and resourcefulness with secret chambers for hiding during attacks on the home. Dubbed the “Guardian of Wilderness Road,” the house was a gathering spot for early Kentuckians, including George Rogers Clark and Daniel Boone. The 100-acre park includes trails, picnic areas, playground and gift shop. Admission fee for tours.
Festivals and Special Events
Seige of 1777 Re-Enactment, Logan's Fort; May. Cow Bell Days, June. Lincoln County Fair, US 27S; 1st week in July. The Asylum Haunted House, Hustonville; Oct. Christmas Festivities, 1st Sat. in Dec.
Dining
The Bluebird, 202 W Main St. China Buffet, 101 Lincoln Trl. Coleman’s Deli, 105 W Main St. Kentucky Depot Restaurant, 119 Metker Trl. My Guadalajara, 817 E Main St. Past Time Café, 306 Stanford St., Crab Orchard. Familiar Food: Arby’s, Dairy Queen, Domino’s, Lee’s Famous Recipe, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Sunset Motor Lodge, 915 Danville Ave.; 20 units. Wilderness Road Guest Houses & Rooms, 203 W Main St.; 5 house rentals, 8 room rentals.
Shopping and Entertainment
Brummett’s Orchard, 5060 KY 39S, Crab Orchard. Cedar Creek Lake Outfitters, 10725 US 150E, Crab Orchard. Kentucky Soaps and Such, 205 W Main St. Morgan's on Main, 114 W Main St. Perfectly Practical, 118 W Main St. Susan’s Country Bakery, 5427 KY 643, Waynesburg. The Village Shoppe, 217 W Main St.
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Population 3,938 • Carroll County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1799; Exit 44 from I-71 at the confluence of the Ohio and Kentucky Rivers; 2 miles west of General Butler State Resort Park.
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From the city to serenity, where rivers and people meet – a charming historic town located off of I-71 exit 44. 515 Highland Ave., PO Box 293, Carrollton, 41008; www.visitcarrolltonky.com; 502.732.7036; 800.325.4290.
Festivals and Special Events
Bass Tournament, Point Park. Carroll County Fair, Carroll County Fairgrounds; 1st week in June. Bands and BBQ, Sept. Heritage Saturday, Masterson House; Sept. Carroll County Tobacco Festival, Courthouse Sq.; Oct.
Dining
Cooper’s Restaurant, 1420 Gillock Ave. Down on Main Street, 508 Main St. Mi Viejo, 1968 Hwy. 227. Welch’s Riverside Restaurant, 505 Main St.
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Points of Interest
1880 Old Stone Jail, Courthouse Sq.; built 1880, 2 story stone structure used until 1969; tours available. Carrollton Historic District, downtown; walking tour in Victorian commercial area; driving tour of residential and commercial districts at Tourism Office. Masterson House, US 42; built early 1790s; oldest 2 story brick house standing on the Ohio River between Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Cairo, Illinois. Point Park, 2nd and Main Sts. at the confluence of the Kentucky and Ohio Rivers; river walk; various events.
Parks and Recreation
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Familiar Food: Arby’s, Burger King, Hometown Pizza, KFC, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Snappy Tomato, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House.
Lodging
Carrollton Inn, 218 Main St.; 10 units. Hampton Inn, I-71 exit 44; 60 units. Holiday Inn Express, I-71 exit 44; 64 units. Poet’s House B&B, 501 Main St., Ghent; 4 units. Quality Inn, I-71 exit 44; 62 units. Red Roof Inn, I-71 exit 44; 51 units. Super 8, I-71 exit 44; 46 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Butler Outlet Mall, I-71 exit 44. Cornerstone Floral and Gifts, 519 Highland Ave. Glauber’s Sports, 106 4th St. Maguana’s Unique Gifts, 430 Main St. River Valley Winery, 1279 Mound Hill Rd. Two Rivers Antique Mall, 516 Main St.
Camping and RV Parks
Carroll County Fairgrounds, KY 227; 60 sites. Two Rivers RV Campground, Point Park; 33 sites.
Owenton
Population 1,327 • Owen County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Moist Established 1821; US 127, 17 miles south of I-71, 25 miles north of Frankfort. t Owen County Tourism Commission, 102 W Seminary St., Owenton, 40359; 502.563.5050.
Points of Interest
Ayres Family Orchard, 525 Wilson Ln. Larkspur Press, 340 Sawdridge Rd. Owen County Quilt Trail, 357 Ellis Rd.
Museums and Galleries
Owen County Historical Society Museum, 206 N Main St.
Parks and Recreation
Elk Creek Hunt Club, 1860 Georgetown Rd.; 2 units. KY Fish & Wildlife Management Areas: Twin Eagle, John A Kleber, Dr. James Rich, KY River. Blue Wing Landing Outfitters, 3249 Browns Bottom Rd.
Golf and Tennis
Fairway Golf Course, 4940 Hwy. 227N, Wheatley; 18 holes; 3 units. Perry Park Golf Resort, 595 Springport Ferry Rd., Perry Park; 27 holes; 64 units; 4 houses.
Festivals and Special Events
Owen County Farmers Market, Fri. May-Oct. 10-1. Gratz Art Paddle Music Festival, June. Mayberry Day, downtown; June 17. Owen County Fair & Horse Show, July 15-22. Central KY Craft Festival, Owen County Fairgrounds; Sept. Sweet Owen Day, Courthouse Square; Sept. 16. BBQ & Blugrass Jam, Steepleview Farm; Mid-Oct.
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Dining
Bird Dog Coffee, 101 W Seminary St. Casa Mexican, 735 Hwy. 22 E. Family Billiards, 138 Madison St. Farmhouse Grill, 409 Roland Ave. New's Café, 94 Main St., Gratz. Smith House, 1640 KY 22E. Familiar Food: Hometown Pizza, McDonald’s, Snappy Tomato, Subway.
Lodging
Blue Winding Landing, 3249 Browns Bottom Rd.; 3+units. Bruce's Country Inn, 11725 Hwy. 330, Corinth; 1 unit. Elk Creek Lodge, 1860 Georgetown Rd.; 3 units. Hi-Y-Inn, 1550 Hwy. 22E; 10 units. News Gold Star, 94 Main St., Gratz; 3 units. Night and Day B&B, 8170 Hwy. 127S; 4 units. Owen Manor, 1065 Old Kenney Rd.; 4 units. Ragtime Bed, Barn and Breakfast, 2310 Breck Rd.; 4 units. Serenity Woods, 515 Wilson Ln.; 1+ unit.
Shopping and Entertainment
4 Seasons Landscaping Garden Shop, 3680 Hwy. 127N. Cull Family Pharmacy, 965 Hwy. 127N. Dani B's Sweet Treats & Joyce's Flowers & Gifts, N Madison St. Elk Creek Vineyards, 150 Hwy. 330. The Fillin Station, N Thomas St. Greene's Country Crafts, 404 W Seminary St. Joy's Treasures, 304 Roland Ave. M&T Collectibles, 4410 Hwy. 127N. Minch Hardware, W Seminary St. Olde Mercantile, 565 Hwy. 227N. Sweet Owen Store, 5850 Hwy 22E. Triple H Trading Post, Roland Ave.
Boating and Lakes
Elmer Davis Lake, Elmer Davis Lake Dam Rd., (off 127S) & Davis Lake Rd.; KDFWR. Eagle Creek, northern border of Owen County.
Camping and RV Parks
New's Campground, Main St., Gratz; primitive camping only. Eagle Valley Campground, 1100 Eagle Valley Rd., Sanders.
Warsaw/Sparta
Gallatin County • EST/EDT • Wet Wa r s a w : Po p u l a t i o n 1 , 6 1 5 • Co u n t y S ea t Sparta: Population 231 Es tablished 1799; US 42 on the Ohio River. t Gallatin County Tourism Commission, PO Box 115, Warsaw, 41095; www.visitgallatincountyky.com; 859.567.5691.
Points of Interest
Kentucky Speedway, 1 Speedway Dr., Sparta. Markland Locks and Dam, US 42, 3.5 miles west of Warsaw on the Ohio River; USACE .
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Sugar Bay Golf Course, 975 Dry Creek Rd., Warsaw; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Gallatin County Fair, Glencoe; June. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Kentucky Speedway; July. NASCAR Cup Series, Kentucky Speedway; July. River Days Festival, Fredericksburg Landing; July 4th weekend. NASCAR Xfinity Series, Kentucky Speedway; July & Sept. ARCA Series, Kentucky Speedway; Sept. Pumpkin Festival, Warsaw; Oct.
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Shopping and Entertainment
Country Blooms Garden and Gifts, 327 US 42W, Warsaw. Maines Hardware, 201 W Market St., Warsaw. Mudlark Pottery, 102 E Main St., Warsaw. Ribbons and Roses, 105 E Main St., Warsaw.
Boating and Lakes
Craig’s Creek Lake, US 42, Warsaw; USACE. Pier 99 Marina, 379 Knox-Lillard Rd., Warsaw. Smuggler’s Cove Marina, 1150 US 42W, Warsaw.
Camping and RV Parks
Eagle Valley Camping Resort, I-71 exit 44 or 57; 200 sites. Edge of Speedway Campground, 4125 KY 1130, Sanders; 300 sites. Sparta Campground, KY 467; 85 sites, 20 prim. sites. Walnut Valley RV Park, 3325 US 42W, Warsaw; 25 sites.
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127 Motel, I-71 exit 62, Glencoe; 10 units. Backwood Acres B&B, 450 Day’s Ln., Sparta; 1 unit. Ramada at the Kentucky Speedway, I-71 exit 57, KY 35, Sparta; 78 units. Riverside Inn B&B, 85 US 42E, Warsaw; 7 units. Smuggler’s Cove Motel, 1150 US 42W, Warsaw; 4 units. Smuggler’s Inn Extended Stay, 702 E Main St., Warsaw; 12 units. Speedway Inn, I-71 exit 57, Sparta; 19 units.
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Casa Mexican, 735 Hwy. 22E. Exit 62 Truck Stop, I-71 exit 62, Glencoe. Hog Wild Pig Crazy Bar-BQ, I-71 exit 55, Sparta. Jewell’s On Main, 100 E Main St., Warsaw. Metro Deli/Deaton’s Market, 200 E Main St., Warsaw. Ming Moon, 103 W Main St., Warsaw. Sunset Grill, 1160 US 42W, Warsaw. Familiar Food: Warsaw: Dairy Queen, Hometown Pizza, Snappy Tomato, Subway; Sparta: McDonald’s, Subway.
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Covington
Population 40,640 • Kenton County • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1793; 5th largest Kentucky city; I-71/I-75 across the Ohio River from Cincinnati; Kenton County population 142,031 (Independence is the Kenton County seat, population 10,444; 12 miles south on KY 17). t meet NKY | Northern Kentucky CVB, 50 E Rivercenter Blvd., Covington, 41011; www.meetNKY.com; 800.447.8489. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, SW of Covington via I-275, NW. of Erlanger via KY 236 (Donaldson Rd.). International airport serving Northern Kentucky, Southern Ohio and Southeast Indiana.
Points of Interest
Braxton Brewing Company, 27 W 7th St. Garden of Hope, 699 Edgecliff Rd. Mainstrasse Village, I-75 exit 192. Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 W RiverCenter Blvd. Roebling Suspension Bridge, foot of Court St. St Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 1140 Madison Ave.
Museums and Galleries
Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Rd., Devou Park. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave. James A. Ramage Civil War Museum, 1402 Highland Ave., Ft. Wright. Leapin Lizzard Gallery, 726 Main St. www.kytravel.com • 55
Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati, 315 W Southern Ave.
Tours and Sightseeing
H Riverside Food Tours,
473 W 5th St., Covington, 41011.; www.riversidefoodtours.com; 513.289.0035. Northern KY Riverwalk Statue Tour, Riverside Dr.
Theatres and Performing Arts
Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd.
Parks and Recreation
Devou Park, Montague Rd., overlooking Ohio River.
Golf and Tennis
Devou Park Golf Course, 1344 Audubon Rd.; 18 holes, 9 courts. Golf Courses of Kenton County, 3908 Richardson Rd., Independence; 54 holes. Twin Oaks Golf & Plantation Club, 450 E 43rd St.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Village Vintage and Arts Bazaar, MainStrasse Village; 4th Sun. Apr.–Oct. Maifest, MainStrasse Village; May. Original Goettafest, MainStrasse Village; June. Kenton County Fair, Kenton County Fairgrounds, Independence; July. Oktoberfest, MainStrasse Village; Sept. Riverfest, Riverfront; Sept. Northern Kentucky Wine Festival, MainStrasse Village; Oct.
Dining
Blinker's Tavern, 318 Greenup St. Bouquet Restaurant and Wine Bar, 519 Main St. Cock and Bull English Pub, 601 Main St. Dee Felice Café, 529 Main St. Frida, 602 Main St. Keystone Bar and Grill, 313 Greenup St. Lisse Steakhuis, 530 Main St. Mac's Pizza Pub, 604 Main St. Main Bite, 522 Main St. Mainstrasse Village Pub, 619 Main St. Molly Malone’s, 112 E 4th St. Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar, 629 Main St. Otto’s, 521 Main St. Strasse Haus, 630 Main St. Wertheim’s, 514 W 6th St. Zazou Grill and Pub, 502 W 6th St. Familiar Food: I-75 exit 192: Burger King, Chipotle, Dixie Chili, Frisch’s, Gold Star Chili, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Popeye's, Skyline Chili, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Courtyard by Marriott, 500 W 3rd St.; 194 units. Days Inn, I-75 exit 189, Ft. Wright; 115 units. Embassy Suites Hotel, 10 E Rivercenter Blvd.; 227 units. Extended Stay America, 650 W 3rd St.; 105 units. Hampton Inn, 200 Crescent Ave.; 151 units. 56 • www.kytravel.com
Holiday Inn Riverfront, 600 W 3rd St.; 156 units. Hotel Covington, 638 Madison Ave.; 114 units. Marriott RiverCenter, 10 W RiverCenter Blvd; 321 units. Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront, I-75/I-71 exit 192; 220 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Bar Monet, 837 Willard St. Fabulous-Furs, 20 W 11th St. Kaleidoscope Stained Glass Studio, 704 Main St. MK’s Totebags, 609 Main St. Ottoman Imports, 609 Main St. Stoney’s Gifts, 323 W 6th St. Strasse Dog, 605 Main St. Sugarcube Records, 422 W 6th St. Totter’s Otterville, 4314 Boron Dr. Village Gifts KY, 506 W 6th St.
Ft. Mitchell/Erlanger
Kenton County • EST/EDT • Wet Ft. Mitchell: Population 18,082 • I-71/I-75 and US 25/42/127, SW of Covington. Erlanger:I-71/I-75andI-275,SWofCovingtonandFt.Mitchell. t meet NKY | Northern Kentucky CVB, 50 E RiverCenter Blvd., Covington, 41011; www.meetNKY.com; 800.447.8489.
Educational Institutions
Gateway Community Technical College, 790 Thomas More Pkwy., Edgewood. Thomas More College, 333 Thomas More Pkwy., Crestview Hills; established 1921; Catholic liberal arts; enrolls 1,900.
Points of Interest
Monte Casino, a native fieldstone chapel, is the world’s smallest house of worship.
Museums and Galleries
Vent Haven Museum, 33 W Maple Ave.
Dining
Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy, 2833 Dixie Hwy., Crestview Hills. Barleycorn’s, 2642 Dixie Hwy., Lakeside Park. Buffalo Wings & Rings, 2809 Dixie Hwy., Crestview Hills. Colonial Cottage, 3140 Dixie Hwy., Erlanger. Fort Mitchell Public House, 2053 Dixie Hwy., Ft. Mitchell. Greyhound Tavern, 2500 Dixie Hwy., Ft. Mitchell. Guru India Restaurant, 2303 Buttermilk Xing., Crescent Springs. Montgomery Inn, I-75/71 exit 186, Ft. Mitchell. Montoya’s, 2507 Chelsea Dr., Ft. Mitchell. Oriental Wok, I-75/71 exit 186, Ft. Mitchell. The Pub at Crestview Hills, 2853 Dixie Hwy., Crestview Hills. Saddle Club, 2487 Dixie Hwy., Ft. Mitchell. Familiar Food, I-75 exit 192, Burger King, Chipotle, Dixie Chili, Frisch’s, Gold Star Chili, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Skyline Chili, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Country Hearth Inn, I-75/I-71 exit 184; 80 units. Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Airport, I-275 exit 2, Erlanger; 120 units.
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Shopping and Entertainment
Atwood Hill Winery, 1616 Spillman Rd., Morning View. Crestview Hills Town Center, I-275 exit 83, Crestview Hills. Lazer Kraze, 1335 Donaldson Rd., Erlanger. Northern Kentucky Ice Center, 2638 Anderson Rd., Crescent Springs. Super Bowl, I-75 exit 184, Erlanger.
Newport
Festivals and Special Events
Newport Italianfest, Riverfront; June. Taste of Newport, Monmouth St.; June. America’s Celebration Motorcycle Rally, Riverfront; July. Bacon, Bourbon, Brew-Festival, Riverfront; July. Glier Goetta Fest, Riverfront; Aug. Great Inland Seafood Festival, Riverfront; Aug. Rides on Monmouth Newport Downtown Car Show, Aug. Alexandria Fair and Horse Show, KY 10, Alexandria; Labor Day weekend. Newport Oktoberfest, Riverfront; Sept. Riverfest, Riverfront; Sept. Harvest Fest, Monmouth; Oct.
Dining
27 Bar & Kitchen, 720 Monmouth St.
HBar Louie, Newport on the Levee; Offering a variety
Population 15,273 • Campbell County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1795; US 27 across Ohio River from Cincinnati. t City of Newport, 998 Monmouth St., Newport, 41011; www.newportky.gov; 859.292.3666 t meet NKY | Northern Kentucky CVB, 50 E RiverCenter Blvd., Covington, 41011; www.meetNKY.com; 800.447.8489.
of sandwiches, burgers, flatbreads and more. Wash it all down with one of 32 specialty cocktails or choose from 28 craft and local draft beers, all while overlooking the Ohio River and downtown Cincinnati. www.barlouie.com; 859.291.4222. Brio, 1 Levee Way.
Educational Institutions
Brothers is a modernized throwback to the old Midwestern corner tavern. A clean, relaxed social hangout; our bar stock-full of cold beer and drink with a kitchen in the back serving up comfortable American food fare. Food portions are large and juicy; Drink prices are good and plenty. A lot of televisions and not a bad seat in the house. It’s hard to imagine you won’t leave here satisfied. www.brothersbar.com; 859.291.2767 (BROS). Buckhead Mountain Grill, 35 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue. Carabello Coffee, 107 E 9th St. Chart House, 405 Riverboat Row. Dewey's Pizza, 1 Levee Way. Five Guys, 1 Levee Way. Green Derby, 846 York St. Hofbrauhaus Newport, 200 E 3rd. St. Hooter's, 301 Riverboat Row. Joe's Crab Shack, 25 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue. Mad Mike’s Burgers, 342 Monmouth St. Mitchell's Fish Market, 1 Levee Way Mokka/Sunset Bar and Grill, 500 Monmouth St. Newberry Bros. Coffee & Prohibition Bar, 530 Washington Ave. Newport Pizza Company, 601 Monmouth St. Newport Syndicate, 18 E 5th St. Packhouse, 1004 Monmouth St. Pompilio’s Restaurant, 600 Washington Ave. Press on Monmouth, 421 Monmouth St.
Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights.
Points of Interest
BB&T Arena, 500 Nunn Dr., Highland Heights. BB Riverboats, 101 Riverboat Row. East Row Historic District, Oak, 10th and 2nd Sts., Washington Ave. Eight Ball Brewing, 18 Distillery Way. New Riff Distillery, 24 Distillery Way.
HNewport Aquarium, Located at Newport on the Levee. Home of the world’s first Shark Bridge, one of the largest penguin exhibits in the Midwest and animals you can actually touch- like sharks! Discover the Wonder…Together! www.newportaquarium.com; 800.406.3474. HNewport on the Levee,
One Levee Way, Newport, 41071. Newport on the Levee (NOTL) is a dining and entertainment destination located in Newport, KY. NOTL highlights include a 20-screen AMC Theater, the award-winning Newport Aquarium, GameWorks, Mitchell’s Fish Market, Brothers Bar & Grill, and more! 1.866.LEVEEKY; www.newportonthelevee.com; [See front cover] Purple People Bridge, 3rd St. Riverboat Row Riverwalk, along the top of Newport’s floodwall. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7 Court Pl. Wooden Cask Brewery, 629 York St. World Peace Bell, 425 York St.
Museums and Galleries
The Campbell County Log Cabin History and Farm Heritage Museum, 890 Clayridge Rd., Alexandria.
Golf and Tennis
A. J. Jolly Golf Course, 5350 US 27, Alexandria; 18 holes. Flagg Springs Golf Course, KY 735, California; 18 holes. Hickory Sticks Golf Club, 3812 Painter Rd., California; 18 holes.
HBrother's Bar & Grille, 1 Levee Way;
H Redondo Taqueria,
A taqueria style Mexican restaurant with a casual, eclectic environment. Featuring tacos, enchiladas, and burritos- utilizing a vast selection of fresh ingredients as well as other favorites along with hand shaken margaritas. Located on 3rd Street of Newport on the Levee. www.redondolevee.com; 859.652.7260. Strong's Brick Oven Pizza, 336 Monmouth St. www.kytravel.com • 57
HTom + Chee,
Eat What's Fun! At Tom+Chee, we proudly serve comfort food for the kid at heart, using fresh ingredients and a quirky take on a classic meal: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup. Located on the exterior plaza of the Riverwalk Level at Newport on the Levee. www.facebook.com/tomandcheenewport; 859.291.2433. Trailhead Coffee, 35 E 7th St. Webb's BBQ, 115 E 9th St. York Street Café, 738 York St. Familiar Food: Applebee’s, Bob Evans, Burger King, Dixie Chili, El Rio Grande, KFC, Jet’s Pizza, LaRosa’s, Pasquales, Starbucks; Newport Pavilion: Buffalo Wild Wings, Beef O’ Brady’s, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Panera Bread, Gold Star Chili, Hardee’s, Hooter’s, Long John Silver’s, Marco's Pizza, McDonalds, Noodles & Company, Panera Bread.
Lodging
Aloft Newport, 201 E 3rd St.; 144 units. Christopher’s B&B, 604 Poplar St., Bellevue; 3 units. Comfort Suites Riverfront, 420 Riverboat Row; 124 units. Country Inn and Suites, 10 Country Dr., Wilder; 65 units. Gateway B&B, 326 E 6th St.; 3 units. Hampton Inn & Suites Newport, 222 York St.; 121 units. Hampton Inn Wilder, I-275 exit 77; 94 units. Holiday Inn Express Bellevue, 109 Landmark Dr., Bellevue; 73 units. Taylor Garden Bed & Breakfast, 316 Overton; 1 unit. Weller Haus B&B, 319 Poplar St., Bellevue; 5 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Arcadian Comics, 627 Monmouth St. Artifact Gallery & Workshop, 114 E 8th St.
HAxis Alley,
A boutique bowling experience featuring upscale bowling and billiards with a high-energy bar and full-service restaurant. Perfect for corporate functions, social gatherings and sports viewing with giant projection screens and high tech audio visual equipment. Located at Newport on the Levee. www.axisalleylevee.com; 859.652.7250. Camp Springs Vineyard, 6361 Four Mile Pike, Camp Springs. CD Record Bar, 908 Monmouth St. Costume Gallery, 638 Monmouth St. Dresser Up, 911 Monmouth St. Falcon Theater, 636 Monmouth St. Galaxie Skateshop, 625 Monmouth St.
HGameworks,
Come in for Food, Games, and Fun with your family, friends, or coworkers for the ultimate entertainment experience. We are located at Newport on the Levee, Ste. 2130. www.gameworks.com; 859.581.PLAY. Gangster’s Dueling Piano Bar, 18 E 5th St. Knit On, 735 Monmouth St. Lily Pad Gallery, 817 Monmouth St. Monmouth Street Antique Gallery, 822 Monmouth St. Reser Bicycle Outfitters, 648 Monmouth St. Schneider’s Homemade Candies, 420 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue. Stonebrook Winery, 6570 Vineyard Ln., Camp Springs. The Southgate House Revival, 111 E 6th St. The Stained Glass Theatre, 802 York St.
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Sweet Tooth Candies, 125 W 11th St. Urban Chick, 634 Monmouth St. The Vintage Warehouse, 913 Monmouth St. Walt's Center Bowling Lanes, 1809 Monmouth St.
Boating and Lakes
Manhattan Harbour, 1301 4th Ave., Dayton. Queen City Riverboat Cruises, 303 Dodd Dr., Dayton. Riverside Marina, 145 Mary Ingles Hwy., Dayton.
Camping and RV Parks
AJ Jolly Park, 5350 US 27, Alexandria; 75 sites.
Florence
Population 29,951 • Boone County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet 8th largest Kentucky city; I-71/I-75 and US 42 southwest of Covington, northeast of Big Bone Lick State Park. (Burlington is the Boone County seat, established 1824, west on KY 18.) t meet NKY | Northern Kentucky CVB, 50 E RiverCenter Blvd., Covington, 41011; www.meetNKY.com; 800.447.8489.
Points of Interest
Anderson Ferry, KY 8, Constance. Crosses Ohio River to US 50 Riverside 8 miles west of Cincinnati, Ohio. Big Bone Gardens, KY 338, Union. Turfway Park Race Course, I-75 exit 182.
Museums and Galleries
HCreation Museum, 2800 Bullittsburg Church Rd., Petersburg, 41080. The state-of-the-art Creation Museum is a venture through biblical history, stunning exhibits, botanical gardens, planetarium, petting zoo, zip line adventure course, & much more. This 75,000-square-foot facility has welcomed over 2.5 million guests since opening in Petersburg, Kentucky. Travel back to creation & witness God’s redemptive plan throughout history. Hours & rates: see website for details. www.creationmuseum.org; 888.582.4253. Historic Sites HBig Bone Lick State Historic Site,
10 miles SW of Florence on KY338, off US 42/127 and I-71, I-75;Lewis and Clark Heritage Trail site; 788-acre state park with the largest deposit of Ice Age mammal bones ever found; camping year-round; most facilities seasonal, NNL. Park Features: • ancient salt sulphur spring used by prehistoric animals. • Visitor center, museum, walking diorama outdoor museum and live buffalo herd. Picnic shelter, fishing, playground, mini-golf. Camping: 62 sites (reservations and water hookups available Apr.–Oct.). Tennis: 2 courts.
Parks and Recreation
Boone County Arboretum, 9190 Camp Ernst Rd., Union. Boone County Cliffs State Nature Preserve, I-75 exit 181, KY 18 west to Burlington, 6 miles to Middle Creek Rd., left 1.9 miles. Florence Aquatic Park, 8200 Ewing Blvd. Jane's Saddlebag, 13989 Ryle Rd., Union.
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Boone Links, off KY 18; 27 holes. Lassing Pointe Golf Course, 2266 Double Eagle Dr., Union; 18 holes. Meadowood Golf Club, 1911 Golf Club Dr., Burlington; 9 holes. World of Golf, 7400 Woodspoint Dr.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Turfway Park Winter Meet, Jan.–Mar. Florence Freedom Baseball, 7950 Freedom Way; May–Sept. Dinsmore Homestead Harvest Festival, Dinsmore Homestead; last weekend in Sept. Old Fashion Days, Walton; Sept. Christmas in the Country, Dinsmore Homestead; 1st weekend in Dec. Christmas on Main, Walton; Dec. Turfway Park Holiday Meet, Dec.
Dining
BJ's Brewhouse, 7852 Mall Rd. Buffalo Bob’s Family Restaurant, 9910 Bererich Dr. Cathay Kitchen, I-75/71 exit 180. Chuy's, 6825 Houston Rd. Drake's, 6805 Houston Rd. Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, 7155 Houston Dr. Tousey House Tavern, 5963 N Jefferson St. , Burlington. Familiar Food: I-75/71 exit 175, McDonald’s, Waffle House, Wendy’s; I-75/71 exit 180, Arby’s, Bob Evans, Burger King, Chipotle, Chuck E Cheese, KFC, Lone Star, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Olive Garden, Pizza Hut, Penn Station, Rally’s, Red Lobster, Skyline Chili, Smokey Bones, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s; 1-75/71 exit 182, Applebee’s, Burger King, Cheddar’s, Cracker Barrel, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Logan's Roadhouse, Longhorn Steakhouse, McDonald’s, O’Charley’s, Rafferty’s, Steak N Shake, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Ashley Quarters Hotel, I-75/71 exit 182; 70 units. Baymont Inn & Suites, I-75/71 exit 182; 89 units. Best Value Inn Florence, I-75/71 exit 181; 50 units. Best Western Inn, I-75/71 exit 181; 51 units. Budget Inn Florence, I-75/71 exit 180; 119 units. Burlington’s Willis Graves B&B, 5825 Jefferson St., Burlington; 5 units. Cincinnati Airport Marriott, I-275 exit 4A, Hebron; 295 units. Comfort Suites Cincinnati Airport, I-275 exit 4A, Hebron; 70 units. Country Inn and Suites Cincinnati Airport, I-275 exit 4A, Hebron; 86 units. Courtyard by Marriott, I-75/71 exit 182; 78 units. Days Inn, I-75/71 exit 182; 101 units. Econolodge, I-75/71 exit 175, Richwood; 56 units. Extended Stay America, I-75/71 exit 182; 101 units. Extended Stay Florence, I-75/71 exit 182; 71 units. First Farm Inn, 2510 Stevens Rd., Petersburg; 2 units. Hampton Inn Airport South, I-275 exit 4, Hebron; 83 units. Hilton Cincinnati Airport, I-75/71 exit 182; 306 units. Holiday Inn/Cincinnati Airport, 1717 Airport Exchange Blvd., Erlanger; 237 units.
Holiday Inn Express Florence, I-75/71 exit 180; 85 units. Homewood Suites Florence, I-75/71 exit 182; 96 units. Hyatt Place, I-75/71 exit 182; 126 units. La Quinta Inn, I-75 exit 182; 74 units. Magnuson Hotel Florence, I-75/71 exit 180; 105 units. Microtel Inn, I-75/71 exit 181; 89 units. Motel 6 Walton, I-75/71 exit 175, Walton; 56 units. Springhill Suites, I-75/71 exit 184B; 101 units. Stay Lodge, I-75/71 exit 181; 120 units. Travelodge, I-75/71 exit 180; 85 units. Wildwood Inn, I-75/71 exit 180; 121 units. Woodspring Suites Florence, I-75/71 exit 182; 124 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Benton Family Farm, 11896 Old Lexington Pike, Walton. Cabin Arts Quilt Shop, 5878 Jefferson St., Burlington. Dave and Buster's, 781 Heights Blvd. Florence Antique Mall, I-75/71 exit 180. Florence Mall, I-75/71 exit 180 or 181. Florence Speedway, 12334 US 42, Walton. Richwood Flea Market, I-75 exit 175, Walton. World of Golf, 7400 Woods Pointe Dr. XhilaRacing, 24 Spiral Dr.
Boating and Lakes
River Ridge Park, KY 18, Burlington; 75 sites. Weather Oar Knot Bar & Grill, 4895 Beaver Rd., Union.
Camping and RV Parks
Oak Creek Campground, I-75/71 exit 171, Walton; 96 sites.
Dry Ridge/Williamstown
Grant County • EST/EDT • Wet Dry Ridge: Population 2,191 • Moist US 25, 4 miles north of Williamstown. Williamstown: Population 3,925 • County Seat • Moist Established 1825; I-75, south of Covington. t Grant County Tourist & Convention Commission, 1350 N Main St., Williamstown, 41097; www.visitgrantky.com; 859.824.3451; 800.382.7117.
Points of Interest H ark encounter, 1 Ark Encounter Dr.,
Williamstown, 41097. The Ark Encounter features a full-size Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. Spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, this modern engineering marvel amazes visitors young and old. Ark Encounter is situated in beautiful Williamstown, Kentucky, halfway between Cincinnati & Lexington on I-75. From the moment you turn the corner & the towering Ark comes into view, to the friendly animals in the zoo, to the jaw-dropping exhibits inside the Ark, you’ll experience the pages of the Bible like never before. Hours and rates: see website for details. www.arkencounter.com; 855.284.3275. [See front cover & inside back cover] William Arnold Log Home, 214 N Main St.
Parks and Recreation
Curtis Gates Lloyd Wildlife Management Area, off US 25S, .5 miles SE of Crittenden; KDFWR. Williamstown Family Fun Park, 605 W Rte. 36, Williamstown. www.kytravel.com • 59
Festivals and Special Events
Derby Day Celebration, Williamstown; 1st Sat. in May. Wild Herb Walk, Mullins Log Cabin, Corinth; 2nd Sat. in May. US 25 Yard Sale, 2nd week in June. Grant County Fair, N Kentucky Fairgrounds, Willimastown; July. Paddle Williamstown Lake, Williamstown; last full weekend in Aug. Santa’s Wonderland, Williamstown; 1st Sat. in Dec.
Dining
El Jalisco, 4 Skyway Dr., Williamstown. Happy Dragon, 73 Broadway, Dry Ridge. La Rosa’s, 97 Blackburn Ln., Dry Ridge. Noble’s Restaurant, I-75 exit 44, Corinth. Familiar Food: I-75 exit 154, Williamstown: Edwardo’s, Subway; I-75 exit 159, Dry Ridge: Arby’s, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, Domino’s, Gold Star Chili, KFC, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Snappy Tomato, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy’s; I-75 exit 166, Crittenden: Gold Star, McDonald’s, Subway, Wendy’s.
Lodging
America’s Best Value Inn, I-75 exit 154, Williamstown; 40 units. Comfort Inn, 1050 Fashion Ridge Rd., Dry Ridge; 61 units. Days Inn, I-75 exit 154, Williamstown; 50 units. Dry Ridge Motor Inn, 69 Broadway St., Dry Ridge; 18 units. Hampton Inn, I-75 exit 159, Dry Ridge; 62 units. Hogan House Suites, 100 Hogans Mill, Dry Ridge; 2 units. Microtel Inn and Suites,79 Blackburn Ln., Dry Ridge; 55 units. Mullins Log Cabin, 305 Scaffold Lick Rd., Corinth; 1 unit. Oak Harbor Resort,1500 Peaceful Hollow Rd., Dry Ridge; 4 units. Sunrise Inn, 211 W Hwy. 36, Williamstown; 50 units. Super 8, I-75 exit 159, Dry Ridge; 50 units. Three Springs Suites, 1550 Owenton Rd., Corinth; 14 units. Value Stay, 88 Blackburn Ln., Dry Ridge; 48 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Brianza Gardens & Winery, 14611 Salem Creek Rd., Crittenden. Dry Ridge Town Center, I-75 exit 159, Dry Ridge. Quilt Box, 490 E Flynn Rd., Dry Ridge.
Boating and Lakes
Boltz Lake, off KY 467, 4 miles NW of Dry Ridge; KDFWR. Bullock Pen Lake, off KY 491, 2 miles west of Crittenden; KDFWR. Corinth Lake, off KY 330, 3 miles west of Corinth; KDFWR. Nana B's Boat Dock & Bait, 2440 Violet Rd., Crittenden; 11 boat slips. Ruby’s Boat Dock, 1300 Day Rd., Dry Ridge; 8 sites; 10 boat slips. Williamstown Lake, off KY 467, 2 miles east of Williamstown. Williamstown Marina, 290 Boat Dock Rd., Williamstown; 28 boat slips.
Camping and RV Parks
Cincinnati South Campground, I-75 exit 166, Crittenden; 101 sites. 60 • www.kytravel.com
I-75 Camper Village, 940 Curry Ln., Dry Ridge; 30 sites. Three Springs Campground, 595 Campground Rd., Corinth; 50 sites.
Falmouth
Population 2,169 • Pendleton County (Dry) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1793; US 27 and KY 159, midway between Lexington and Covington on the Licking River. t Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce, 230 Main St., Falmouth, 41040; 859.654.4189. Gene Snyder Airport, off US 27; general aviation; 4,000' runway.
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US 27 and KY 22 northeast of Falmouth, KY 22 from I-75, Williamstown exit 154; 850 acres. Most facilitiesare seasonal. Park Features: • Kincaid Lake, fishing, motor boats, pontoon boats, pedal boats, dock slip rental, 2.5 mile hiking trail, junior olympic pool, picnic shelters, playground, mini-golf. • organized recreation programs. Camping: 84 sites (125 primitive sites). Golf: 9 holes.
Golf and Tennis
Pendleton County Country Club, US 27; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Kincaid Regional Theatre, Falmouth School Center, 500 Chapel St.; June–Aug., Nov.–Dec. Pendleton County Youth Fair, July.
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Spinning, sorghum making, corn grinding, petting zoo weaving, sheep shearing, and other demonstrations. Country, gospel & bluegrass music, food, crafts. Promotes sheep and their products. First full weekend in Oct.; 2017 dates: Oct. 6,7,8; www.kywoolfest.org; 859.654.3378; KFEA member. [See ad, page 9]
Dining
Assembly Café, 100 W Shelby St. El Paso Mexican Restaurant, 516 Market St. Howard’s Place, 1019 Ridgeway Ave. Familiar Food: US 27S: Edwardo’s, Lee’s Famous Recipe, McDonald’s, Snappy Tomato, Subway.
Lodging
Back Inn Time B&B, 804 W Shelby St.; 6 units. Paddlers Inn, 33 Hornbeek Rd., Butler; 6 units; primitive camping.
Shopping and Entertainment
Houchen’s Clothing, 320 US 27. Randy’s Clothes and Shoes, 205 W Shelby St.
Boating and Lakes
Kincaid Lake, KY 159, 3 miles NE of Falmouth; KDFWR. Kincaid Lake Marina, KY 159. Thaxton’s Canoe Trails, 33 Hornbeek Rd., Butler.
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Population 9,011 • Mason County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1787; US 62 and 68 and KY 8 and 9, on the Ohio River northeast of Paris and Lexington. t Maysville-Mason County CVB, Cox Building, 2 E Third St., Maysville, 41056; 606.563.2546. Fleming/Mason County Airport, 7079 Airport Rd. off KY 11; general aviation; 5,000' lighted runway.
Points of Interest
Dover Covered Bridge, Lees Creek Rd. near KY 8, Dover, over Lee Creek. Limestone Landing, Limestone St. at the Ohio River. Mason County Clerk’s Office, 3rd St. Mechanics Row, 7–19 W 3rd St. Pioneer Graveyard, 221 Sutton St. Rosemary Clooney’s Childhood Home, 331 W 3rd St.; NRHP. Russell Theatre, 9 E 3rd St. Washington Opera House, 116 W 2nd St.
Museums and Galleries H Kentucky Gateway Museum Center, 215 Sutton St., Maysville, 41056; chartered
1878, 1881 building on National Historic Register. Genealogical and Historical Research Library, Regional History Museum with Dioramas, Art Gallery, Kathleen Savage Browning Miniatures Gallery and Museum Shop. Tues.–Fri. 10–4, Sat. 10–3; closed holidays. Admission $10; library $10; students $2; www.kygmc.org; 606.564.5865. National Underground Railroad Museum, 38 W 4th St. in historic Bierbower House.
Parks and Recreation
Maysville Parks and Recreation, Mason County Park, 2340 Old Main St. “R” Farm Pumpkins and More, 7172 Strodes Run Rd. Big C’s Pay Lake, 3063 AA Hwy.
Golf and Tennis
Kenton Station Golf Course, Kenton Station Golf Course, AA Hwy.; 9 holes. Laurel Oaks Golf Club, 808 US 62; 18 holes. Maysville Country Club, Maysville Country Club, 1099 US 68; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Maysville Antique and Craft Show, King Burley Warehouse; Apr. Buffalo Trails Multisport Races, downtown; May. Maysville Uncorked, Market St.; June. Pumpkinfest, “R” Farm; Sept. Pig Out on Market, Market St.; Sept.
Dining
Caproni’s Restaurant, 320 Rosemary Clooney St. Chandler’s Restaurant, 212 Market St. deSha’s Restaurant, 1166 US 68S. Golden Dragon, 1152 US 68. O’Rourke’s Pub, 123 Market St. Familiar Food: Applebee’s, Arby’s, Bob Evans, Burger King, Domino’s, Frisch’s, Gold Star Chili, Hardee’s, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Little Caesars, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Pasquale’s, Penn Station, Pizza Hut, Ponderosa, Snappy Tomato, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Tumbleweed, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Best Western Maysville Inn, 1428A US 68; 52 units. Days Inn, 484 Moody Dr.; 109 units. French Quarter Inn, 25 E McDonald Pkwy.; 63 units. Hampton Inn, 503 Market Place Dr.; 93 units. Margie’s Southern B&B, 130 Market St.; 6 units. Moon River B&B, 320 Market St.; 3 units. Super 8, 550 Tucker Dr.; 46 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Earlywine Racing Indoor Motocross, 4248 Walton Pike, Dover. EAT Gallery, 46 W 2nd St. Kentucky Kandy Kitchen, 741 Kenton Station Rd. Kentucky Off-Track Betting, 24 E 2nd St. Magee’s Bakery, 8188 Orangeburg Rd. Tierney’s Antiques, 51 W 2nd St. White Gallery, 225 Market St.
Boating and Lakes
Maysville River Park Marina and Campground, Main St.; 43 sites; dock, ramp.
Washington
Population 2,658 • Mason County • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1786, merged into Maysville in 1990; 4 miles SW of Maysville, US 62/68. 1st town incorporated west of Alleghenies and reputedly 1st town named for George Washington. Entire downtown district on NRHP circa 1785–1812. t Old Washington Visitors Center, 2028 Main St., Maysville, 41056; 606.759.7411.
Points of Interest
May’s Lick, KY 324, .25 miles west of US 68, 15 miles south of Maysville. www.kytravel.com • 61
Mefford’s Flatboat Fort, Old Main St. Paxton Inn, Old Main St.
Museums and Galleries
Albert Sidney Johnson Home Museum, Court St. Harriet Beecher Stowe Slavery to Freedom Museum, 2124 Old Main St.
Golf and Tennis
Wells Creek Golf Course, 2340 Old Main St.; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Garden Day, May. May’s Lick Asparagus Festival, May’s Lick; 3rd Sat. in May. Simon Kenton Festival, 3rd weekend in Sept. Frontier Christmas, 1st weekend in Dec.
Dining
Dinner Bell Restaurant, 5593 US 68, May’s Lick.
Shopping and Entertainment
Bluegrass Artisan Center, 2028 Old Main St. Bramel’s Hickory Hill Plantation, 6037 Mill Creek Rd., May’s Lick. Iron Gate, 2103 Old Main St. Phyllis’ Antiques and Lamp Shop, 2112 Old Main St. Strawberry Patch Antiques and Gifts, 2109 Old Main St.
Augusta
Population 1,190 • Bracken County • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1792; 15 miles northwest of Maysville on KY 8. Quaint town on Ohio River, one of few still served by ferry. (Brooksville is Bracken County seat, population 670, south on KY 19.) t Augusta/Bracken County Tourism Office, 219 Main St., Augusta, 41002; www.augustaky.com; 606.756.2183.
Points of Interest
1811 Augusta Jail, W 2nd St.; tours by appt. Augusta Ferry, Ferry Landing, one of two on the Ohio River, crossing to US 52. O'Neill Riverwalk, 9 miles of unobstructed views of Ohio River. Riverfront Row Houses, used in filming movie “Centennial”. Walcott Covered Bridge, AA Hwy. off KY 1159, north of Brooksville over Locust Creek; NRHP.
Museums and Galleries
Augusta Art Guild Gallery, 116 Main St. Augusta Welcome Center & Rotary Museum, Main St. Rosemary Clooney House Museum, 106 E Riverside Dr.
Festivals and Special Events
Art in the Garden, 1st Sat. in June. Fireman’s Festival, July 4. Riverfest Regatta, 4th weekend in July. Heritage Days Antique & Flea Market, Labor Day weekend. Swingtime on the River, 3rd Sat. in Sept. Turning of the Leaves, 2nd Sat. in Oct. White Christmas, Sat. before Christmas.
Dining
Augusta General Store, 109 Main St. Augusta Pub, 120 Main St. 62 • www.kytravel.com
Carota’s Pizza, 115 Main St. Corner Café, 214 Hamilton Ave. Donna’s Place, 113 Locust St., Brooksville. Gigi's Restaurant & Gift Shop, 207 Main St. Familiar Food: Brooksville: Snappy Tomato, Subway.
Lodging
Asbury Meadow B&B, 3737 Asbury Rd.; 3 units. The Country Lodge at Sabbath Song Farm, 1331 Toadvine Rd., Brooksville; 3 units. The Parkview Inn & Restaurant, 103 W 2nd St.; 11 units. White Rose B&B, 210 E Riverside Dr.; 3 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Adkin's Glass, 210 Main St. Amy’s Blue Daisy, 128 Main St. Baker-Bird Winery, 4465 KY 19. Bradford's Homemart, 403 E HRF Blvd. Hillside Country Orchard, 4979 AA Hwy. N, Foster. Lavender Hills of Kentucky, 229 Conrad Ridge Rd., Brooksville. Mockingbird Antiques, 131 Main St. Moore for Less, 240 Main St. Nina’s, 208 Main St. Pickers & Peddlers, 129 Main St. Reynold's Pharmacy, 216 Main St. Rosie’s Antique Emporium, 214 Main St. Small Town Gift Shop, 321 W Riverside Dr.
Boating and Lakes
Augusta Boat Dock and Marina, E 2nd St.
Flemingsburg
Population 2,658 • Fleming County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Dry Established 1796. KY 11, south of Maysville. t Fleming County Chamber of Commerce, 165 W Water St., Flemingsburg, 41041; www.flemingkychamber.com; 606.845.1223.
Points of Interest
The Franklin Sousley Monument, Elizaville Cemetery, Elizaville Rd., Ewing. Goddard “White” Covered Bridge, Goddard Bridge Rd., off KY 32, over Sand Lick Creek; NRHP. Grange City (Hillsboro) Covered Bridge, off KY 111 over Fox Creek; KDP, NRHP. Ringo’s Mill Covered Bridge, off KY 158, 3.2 miles SE of KY 111 over Fox Creek; KDP, NRHP.
Museums and Galleries
Fleming County Covered Bridge Museum, 119 E Water St.
Parks and Recreation
Chasing the Sun Equestrian Center, 2111 Wilson Run Rd., Wallingford. Evergreen Hills Maze, Cemetery Ln. Fleming Wildlife Management Area, KY 559, north on KY 57 from Flemingsburg to KY 3301, left toward Wallingford; KDFWR.
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Fleming County Golf Association, 1469 Maysville Rd.; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Franklin Sousey Iwo Jima Ceremony, Elizaville; Feb. Live on Electric Avenue, downtown; weekends May–Sept. Hoedown in the Holler, July. Mandolin Farms Bluegrass Festival, Aug. Farmer’s Feast, Sept. Swing on Main, downtown; 3rd Sat. in Sept. Old Fashion Court Days, downtown; 2nd weekend in Oct.
Dining
El Caminante Mexican Restaurant, 940 Elizaville Rd. Stockyards Restaurant, 255 Helena Rd. Familiar Food: Arby’s, Dairy Queen, Lee’s Famous Recipe, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Subway.
Lodging
Mt. Hope Camp, 1083 Mt. Hope Rd., Flemingsburg; 3 units. Par-a-dox Farms Bed & Breakfast, 2555 Nepton Rd., Ewing; 3 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Double S Entertainment, 150 Foster St. Humphries Antiques, 81 Barber Rd., Hillsboro. Picket Fence II, ord268 E Water St. Treasure Barn, 3480 Mt. Carmel Rd.
Boating and Lakes
Fox Valley Lake, James Rd., SE off KY 32; fishing, camping. Fox Valley Recreation Area, 218 Fox Valley Rd.; 50 sites.
Mt. Olivet
Population 299 • Robertson County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Dry US 62, north of Blue Licks Battlefield State Park on KY 165. t Robertson County Tourism Commission, PO Box 75, Mt. Olivet, 41064; 606.724.5615.
Vanceburg
Population 1,518 • Lewis County (S eat/Dry) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1827; KY 8 and KY 9 (“AA” Hwy.) on Ohio River. t City of Vanceburg, 189 Second St., Ste. A, Vanceburg, 41179; www.cityofvanceburg.com; 606.796.3044. t Lewis County Tourism, 284 2nd St., Vanceburg, 41179; 606.796.2732.
Points of Interest
Cabin Creek Covered Bridge, off KY 984, 4.5 miles NW of Tollesboro; NRHP, KDP. George Morgan Thomas House/Vanceburg Visitors Center, 151 Third St.
Museums and Galleries
Vanceburg Depot Museum, 218 Main St.
Golf and Tennis
Tee City Golf Course, Tee City Golf Course, 192 Hamrick Holw., Tollesboro; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Monthly Cruise In, 1st Sat. May– Sept. Tollesboro Lions Fair and Horse Show, Tollesboro; 3rd week in July. Fall Harvest Days, last weekend in Sept. Heritage Festival, 2nd Sat. in Oct.
Dining
Al & Arty's Pizza, 1105 Fairline Dr. Chigger's, 189 Clarksburg Rd. Kehoe’s Dixie Café, 3660 KY 10W, Tollesboro. Riverbend Pub & Grill, 229 Second St. Second Street Diner, 18 Second St. T-City Pizza, 3521 KY 10W, Tollesboro. Familiar Food: Giovanni’s, McDonald’s, Subway.
Shopping and Entertainment
Himes General Store, 3575 KY 10W, Tollesboro.
Points of Interest
Johnson Creek Covered Bridge, off KY 1029, Alhambra, 1.75 miles NE of KY 165; NRHP. Ogden Ridge Schoolhouse, Ogden Ridge Rd.
Parks and Recreation Martin’s Pay Lake, KY 165.
Festivals and Special Events
Robertson County Fair, Deming High School; Sept. Supper at the Bridge, Johnson Creek Covered Bridge; last Sun. in Sept. Christmas Parade, 2nd Sun. in Dec.
Shopping and Entertainment
Sunflower Sundries, 5021 Dividing Ridge Rd.
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The Green River winds its way through this region, which features bluegrass music and its own style of great barbecue. Owensboro's RiverPark Center is home to the International Bluegrass Music Museum. There are three state parks, including John James Audubon State Park with a museum housing some of the artist's original prints.
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Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville..........................................75 Oak Grove..............................................75 Elkton....................................................76
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Eddyville................................................79 Kuttawa..................................................80 Grand Rivers..........................................80 Marion...................................................81
The Western Lakes region is bounded on the north by the Ohio River and on the west by the Mississippi River. Kentucky's two largest lakes, Kentucky Lake, 160,000 acres and Lake Barkley, 58,000 acres, provide 600 square miles of waterways and parks with 2,390 miles of shoreline. There are fishing, boating and camping opportunities to satisfy the most avid outdoorsman. There are seven state parks in this region as well as Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
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Population 57,265 • Daviess County (Seat) • CST/CDT • Wet Established 1798; 4th largest Kentucky city; William H. Natcher Parkway, Audubon Parkway, US 60, US 231 and US 431; named for Colonel Abraham Owen, who died in 1811 in the Battle of Tippecanoe. t Owensboro/ Daviess Count y Convention and Visitors Bureau, 215 E 2nd St., Owensboro, 42303; www.visitowensboro.com; 270.926.1100; 800.489.1131. Owensboro/Daviess County Regional Airport, 2200 Airport Rd., KY 56 and KY 81 just beyond beltline.
Educational Institutions
Brescia University, 717 Frederica St.; established 1950; enrolls 700; private Catholic; coed liberal arts. Kentucky Wesleyan College, 3000 Frederica St.; established 1858; private; Methodist affiliated; enrolls 850.
Points of Interest
Mount Saint Joseph Conference & Retreat Center, KY 56, Cummings Rd., Maple Mount. Owensboro Sportscenter, 1215 Hickman Ave. Reid’s Orchard, 4812 Hwy. 44. Sassafras Tree, 2100 Frederica St.; 250-300 years old; AFA. Soap Box Derby Gravity Racing Track, US 60.
Museums and Galleries
International Bluegrass Music Museum, 117 Daviess St. Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 901 Frederica St.; NRHP. Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 122 E 2nd St.
Theatres and Performing Arts
RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St. Theatre Workshop of Owensboro, 407 W 5th St., Trinity Centre. 66 • www.kytravel.com
Haunts of Owensboro Walking Tour, year-round Fri., Sat.
Parks and Recreation
Daviess County Parks and Recreation, 2620 KY 81. Owensboro Parks and Recreation, 1530 McJohnson Ave. Western Kentucky Botanical Garden, 25 Carter Rd.
Golf and Tennis
Panther Creek Golf Club, 4641 KY 1514, Utica; 18 holes. Summit Golf & Country Club, 6501 Summit Dr.; 18 holes.
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Tours and Sightseeing
Friday After 5 Concerts, RiverPark Center; Fris. May–Sept. International BBQ Festival, 3225 Meadowland. Dazzling Daylilies Festival, W KY Botanical Garden; June. Owensboro Oilers Baseball, Chautauqua Park; June–July. Daviess County Lions Club Fair, Philpot; July. Grillin and Chillin BBQ Cookoff, Sept. Reid’s Orchard Apple Festival, Oct. Voices of Elmwood, Oct. Holiday Forest, Owensboro Museum of Fine Art; Dec.
Dining
Bee Bop’s, 122A W 2nd St. Briarpatch Restaurant, 2760 Veach Rd. Capone’s, 222 Allen St. Colby’s Fine Food and Spirits, 204 W 3rd St. Dee’s BBQ and Diner, 1362 E 4th St. El Toribio, 630 Emory Dr. Famous Bistro, 102 W 2nd St. Miller House, 301 E 5th St. Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn, 2840 Parrish Ave. Niko’s Italian Cuisine, 2200 E Parrish Ave. Ninki Japanese Restaurant, 3500 Villa Pt. Old Hickory Bar-B-Q, 338 Washington Ave. Ole South Barbeque, 3523 KY 54. Pangea Café, 1320 Carter Rd. Real Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, 3118 Alvey Park Dr. Windy Hollow Restaurant, 8260 KY 81. Familiar Food: Frederica Street: Applebee’s, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Cracker Barrel, Denny’s, Domino’s, Fazoli’s, Five Guys, Hardee’s, KFC, Little Caesars, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, O’Charley’s, Olive Garden, Papa John’s, Panera Bread, Penn Station, Pizza Hut, Rally’s, Red Lobster, Ryan’s, Shogun, Shoney’s, Show-Me’s, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, TGI Friday’s, Tumbleweed, Waffle House, Wendy’s, White Castle, Zaxby’s; Parrish Avenue: Arby’s, Burger King, Hardee’s, KFC, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Subway,Taco Bell.
Lodging
Comfort Suites, 230 Salem Dr.; 66 units. Courtyard by Marriott, 3120 Highland Pointe Dr.; 109 units. Days Inn, 3720 New Hartford Rd.; 116 units. Fairfield Inn, 800 Salem Dr.; 100 units.
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H Hampton Inn-Owensboro South, 615 Salem Dr., Owensboro, 42303. 86 room
hotel with free hot breakfast, free high-speed internet, fitness center and outdoor pool. Located in the heart of Kentucky’s barbeque and Bluegrass Country. Rates range $106-$139; Open 24/7. 270.926.2006. Holiday Inn Express, 3220 W Parrish Ave.; 70 units. Ramada Inn, 3136 W 2nd St.; 140 units. Sleep Inn, 51 Bon Harbor Hills Dr.; 64 units. Super 8, 1027 Goetz Dr.; 52 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Andria’s Candies, 217 Allen St. Baker’s Rack, 2690 Frederica St. C’ing Polka Dots, 115 W 2nd St. Edge Ice Center, 1400 Hickman Ave. Gambrinus Libation Emporium, 116 E 2nd St. Golfland USA, 1864 Old Calhoun Rd. Kuntry Kutter, 122 E 18th St. Malco Cinema 16, 5333 Frederica St. Owensboro Antique Mall, 500 W 3rd St. Peachtree Galleries and Antique Mall, 106 W 2nd St. Rebecca’s Gift Gallery, 512 E Parrish Ave. Studio Slant, 412 E 2nd St. Towne Square Mall, 5000 Frederica St. Trisons Gifts, 507 Frederica St.
Boating and Lakes
Carpenter Lake, off KY 405, Maceo, 10 miles NE of Owensboro; KDFWR. Kingfisher Lakes, KY 405, Maceo, across from Carpenter Lake; KDFWR.
Camping and RV Parks
Windy Hollow Campground, 141 Windy Hollow Rd.; 175 sites.
Henderson
Population28,757• HendersonCounty(Seat) • CST/CDT•Wet Established 1797; 10th largest Kentucky city; Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile and Audubon Parkways, US 60, US 41, on the Ohio River. Home of “father of the blues,” W.C. Handy (1892–1902). John James Audubon lived here from 1810–19 engaging in enterprises such as a gristmill and his bird paintings. t Henderson County Tourist Commission, 101 N Water St., Ste. B ; Welcome Center, 2961 US 41N, Henderson, 42420; www.hendersonky.org; 270.826.3128. Don Davis Aviation, Henderson City-County Airport, KY 136W; general aviation; 5,500' runway.
Points of Interest
Depot Community Room, The Depot, 101 N Water St. Ellis Park Race Course, 3300 US 41N. Farmer & Frenchman Winery, 12522 Hwy. 41S.
Theatre and Performing Arts
Henderson Fine Arts Center, Henderson Community College, 2660 S Green St.
Parks and Recreation
H John James Audubon State PARK,
On US 41, north of Henderson. 724 wooded acres where the famed naturalist studied and painted from nature. Area is on route of many migratory birds. Year-round cottages, golf course, camping, museum, Nature Center. Closed Martin Luther King Day, Thanksgiving, Dec. 20–Jan. 1; www.parks.ky.gov; 270.826.2247. Park Features: •28-acre recreation lake; .325-acre nature preserve lake; seasonal rental boats, picnic shelter, playground, hiking, museum store, low impact challenge course by resvervation; naturalist, art/history education programs, school programs by reservation. •Audubon Museum and Nature Center, in state park; original Audubon paintings and memorabilia, museum store, meeting room; Mar.–Dec., daily 10–5; Jan.–Feb., Wed.–Sun. 10-5. •John James Audubon State Park Nature Preserve within the park; beautiful forested area set aside as a bird sanctuary and memorial to John James Audubon. Open to the public for hiking, birding, nature study. Lodging: 5 one-bedroom cottages with fireplaces, 1 twobedroom ADA cottage; open year-round. Camping: 69 sites with utilities, tent camping, service building, fishing, boats, tables, playground; open year-round (reservations available). Golf & Tennis: 9 holes, pro shop, rental clubs and carts; 1 court. Special Park Events: • Owl Prowls, Jan, Feb. •Walk on the Wild Side Nature Programs for Toddlers, Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr. • GRADD Arts and Crafts Festival, Oct. •Reindeer Run 5K, Dec.
Kellen Ranch, Kellen Ranch, 1712 Kimsey Ln. Sloughs Wildlife Management Area, 9956 Hwy. 268.
Golf and Tennis
Henderson Municipal Golf Course, Henderson Municipal Golf Course, 1801 N Elm St.; 9 holes. Henderson Parks and Recreation, Community Park, KY 136; 2 lighted courts. Doc Hosbach Tennis Complex, Water St.; 12 lighted courts. Henderson County High School, 2424 Zion Rd.; lighted courts.
Festivals and Special Events
Tri-Fest, Main St.; Apr. DHP Artisan Market, May. WC Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival, June. Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters Festival, July. Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival, Aug. US 60 Yard Sale, Oct.
Dining
The Cake Stand, 223 2nd St. Cancun, 341 S Green St. Eastgate Family Restaurant, 1648 2nd St. Hong Kong Foodie, 136 2nd St. Hunan Chinese Restaurant, 1765 S Green St. J and B Barbecue, 48 S Holloway St. www.kytravel.com • 67
Los Toribio Mexican Restaurant, 2810 US 41N and 1647 S Green St. Mandarin House, 1111 Barrett Blvd. Mister B’s Pizza and Wings, 2611 US 41N. Planters Coffee House, 130 N Main St. Rookies Sports Bar, 117 2nd St. Second Street Treats, 221 A 2nd St. Sidewalk Café, 228 2nd St. Tacoholics, 104 W Water St. Tokyo, 2222 US 41 N. Tom's Smokin' BBQ, 1048 Clay St. Tomason's, 701 Atkinson St. Familiar Food: Applebee’s, Arby’s, Burger King, Captain D’s, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Denny’s, Domino’s, Golden Corral, Hardee’s, KFC, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Penn Station, Pizza Hut, Ponderosa, Rally’s, Shoney’s, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Taco John’s, Tumbleweed, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Comfort Inn, 2820 US 41N; 55 units. Economy Inn & Suites, 2030 US 41N; 101 units. Henderson Downtown Motel, 425 N Green St.; 38 units. Holiday Inn Express Henderson, 2826 US 41N; 62 units. Holiday Motel, 1759 S Green St.; 53 units. L&N B&B, 327 N Main St.; 4 units. Ramada Inn Henderson, 2044 US 41N; 117 units. Sleep Inn Henderson, 2224 US 41N; 63 units. Sugar Creek Inn, 2077 US 41N; 65 units. True Vine Plantation Inn, 3211 US 41N; 20 units. Victorian Quarters B&B, 109 Clay St.; 3 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
The Elm Antiques & More, 120 N Elm St. Horsefeathers, 112 N Main St. Kitchens & Co., 232 N Main St. Klassy Kids, 320 N Elm St. Simon’s Shoes, 100 N Main St. Stone Hill Honey, 6005 Hatchett Mill Rd., Spottsville. Third Street House Gift Shop, 307 3rd St. Tip Top Design Co., 1725 N Green St. Trees N Trends, 1900 US 41N. Victoria’s Boutique, 321 3rd St.
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Hawesville/Lewisport
Hancock County • CST/CDT • Dry Hawesville: Population 945 • County Seat Established 1836; US 60, 24 miles east of Owensboro. Lewisport: Population 1,670 • US 60, 14 miles east of Owensboro. t Hancock County Tourism Commission, 225 Main St., Hawesville, 42348; 270.314.5688.
Points of Interest
Squire Pate House, KY 334, 4 miles east of Lewisport.
Museums and Galleries
City of Lewisport, 4788 KY 334, Lewisport. Hancock County Museum, 110 River St., Hawesville.
Festivals and Special Events
Lewisport Heritage Festival, Lewisport. Hancock County Fair, Hawesville; Aug. Hancock County Sorghum Festival, Hancock County Fairgrounds, Hawesville; last weekend in Sept.
Dining
Irby’s, 190 Main St., Hawesville. JJ’s Pizza, 8030 US 60W, Lewisport. Riverview Restaurant, 2220 Indian Lake Dr., Hawesville. Familiar Food: Lewisport: Subway.
Lodging
Quality Inn, 9040 US 60W, Lewisport; 44 units. River House B&B, 1510 Riverview Dr., Lewisport; 2 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Bright Star Nursery, 4825 US 60W, Lewisport. The Vault, 255 4th St.
Boating and Lakes
Hawesville Boat Ramp, Water St. Lewisport Boat Ramp, Riverview Dr.
Camping and RV Parks
Vastwood Park, US 60, 3 miles west of Hawesville; 21 sites, ramp.
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Lodging
Best Western Plus Venture Inn, 627 S 2nd St.; 37 units. Caronoda Motel, 606 S 2nd St.; 26 units. Central Motel, 300 E Everly Brothers Blvd.; 36 units. Days Inn, 640 S 2nd St.; 38 units. Super 8, 635 S 2nd St.; 56 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
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Brother's Bar-B-Que, 133 E Broad St. Crooked Shack BBQ, 1727 W Everly Brothers Blvd. El Bracero, 609 S 2nd St. Jan's Burger Basket, 541 Phillip Stone Way. La Fiesta Mexican Grill, 1506 W Everly Brothers Blvd. Lucky Garden Buffet, 110 W Everly Brothers Blvd. Papa Manzo's Pizzaria, 1200 W Everly Brothers Blvd. Sara Micheals, 113 N 1st St. Stellians, 116 E Broad St. Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse, 230 S 2nd St. Familiar Food: Arby's, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Domino’s. Godfather’s Pizza, Huddle House, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Sonic, Subway, Wendy’s.
Dunmor
Lake Malone
Central City
Population5,978 • MuhlenbergCounty(Dry) • CST/CDT• Wet Established 1871; Wendell H. Ford W Kentucky Parkway exit 58, US 431, KY 70, US 62.
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Convention Commission, 208 N 1st St., Central City, 42330. Central City is located in famous Muhlenberg County. It has a rich heritage of music and is home to The Everly Brothers, Merle Travis, John Prine, Jim Walker and James Best. Tour the Muhlenberg County Music Museum and see the monument that pays homage to Don and Phil; www.tourcentralcity.com; 270.754.9603. [See ad, page 68]
Points of Interest
Everly Brothers Monument & Museum, 208 N 1st St.; featuring the Everly Brothers, Merle Travis, John Prine, Jim Walker and James Best.
Parks and Recreation
Peabody Wildlife Management Area, KY 70 and US 62; 46,768 acres for birding, fishing, horseback riding; $15 user permit.
Festivals and Special Events
Rods-n-Ribs Festival, downtown; 1st weekend in June. Gospelfest, downtown; Wed. before Labor Day. Everly Brothers/Rock & Roll Cruise In, downtown; Labor Day weekend. Home of the Legends International Thumbpicking Weekend, Merle Travis Center; Sept. Kentucky’s Largest Small Town Christmas Parade, Sun. before Thanksgiving.
Depot Gifts & Corner Fashions, 127 E Broad St. Goody's, 1502 Everly Brothers Blvd. Green Leaf Boutique, 131 S 2nd St. Smarty Pants Arcade, 116 S 2nd St. Vendor Mall, 280 N Green St., Greenville.
Camping and RV Parks
Dogwood Camping Resorts, 7777 KY 973, Dunmor. Horseshoe Acres Campground, 12050 KY 70W, Bremen; 74 sites. Western Kentucky RV Park, 700 Youngstown Rd.; 50 sites.
Greenville/Dunmor
Muhlenberg County • CST/CDT • Dry Greenville: Population 4,423 • County Seat Established 1799; US 62, south of Wendell H. Ford W KY Parkway, KY 171, KY 181, KY 176, north of lake. Dunmor: US 431, KY 973, south of Wendell H. Ford W KY Parkway, east of Lake Malone; access point for Lake Malone State Park. t Greenville Tourism Commission, 112 N Main St. Greenville, 42345; www.tourgreenville.com; 270.338.1895. Muhlenberg County Airport, 399 Airport Rd., off KY 189 Bypass; general aviation; 5,000' runway.
Points of Interest
Merle Travis Memorial, Ebenezer Church, KY 176, Drakesboro. Mose Rager Memorial Park, KY 176, Draksboro. Muhlenberg County Agriculture and Convention Center, 3705 KY 1380, Powderly. Paradise Fossil Plant, KY 176, Drakesboro, off US 431, on the west bank of the Green River. Paradise Park, KY 189 Byp., Powderly.
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Museums and Galleries
MCPL's Thistle Cottage, 122 S Cherry St., Greenville.
Theatres and Performing Arts Palace Theatre, 119 N Main St., Greenville.
Parks and Recreation
J.P. Morgan City Park, Pritchett Dr., Greenville.
H Lake Malone State Park, KY 973, Dunmor, off US 431 and KY 181, south of Greenville and west of Dunmor; 388 acres; Most facilities are seasonal. Park Features: • swimming, beach, bathhouse, launch, slips, fishing, boat dock, hiking, picnic shelter, playground, game court. Camping: 25 sites, 50 primitive; (reservations available). Festivals and Special Events
Mose Rager Day, Drakesboro; 2nd Sat. in Apr. Muhlenberg County Fair, Ag. and Conv. Center, Powderly; 1st week in June. Saturdays on the Square, downtown; Sats. July - Aug. Home of the Legends Thumbpicking Contest, Powderly; Sept. Squash and Gobble Arts Bazaar & Fall Festival, downtown; 3rd Sat. in Sept. State Washer Pitching Tournament, Ag. and Conv. Center, Powderly; Sat. after Labor Day. Merle Travis Birthday Celebration, Sat. after Thanksgiving. Christmas Parade, downtown Greenville; 1st Sat. in Dec.
Dining
Catfish Dock, 2003 W Everly Brothers Blvd., Powderly. Hobby’s Classic Food, 30 Big John Plz., Greenville. Papa Manzo's, 129 Main St. Philly’s Pizza and Restaurant, 621 Green Dr., Greenville. Short’s Family Restaurant, 6195 US 62W, Graham. Familiar Food: Greenville: Dairy Queen, Godfather’s Pizza, Hardee’s, McDonald’s, O’Deli’s, Pizza Hut, Pizza Plus, Sonic, Subway.
Lodging
CCI's Express Inn, 2011 W Everly Brothers Blvd., Powderly; 44 units. Wickliffe House Bed & Breakfast, 127 S Cherry St.; 4 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
House of Onyx, 120 N Main St., Greenville. Luke’s Town & Country Flea Market, 2006 US 62W, Greenville. On Main, 133 S Main St., Greenville. The Depot Gifts and Interiors, 137 S Main St. Uncle Lee’s, 820 N Main St., Greenville.
Boating and Lakes
Gregory Lake RV Park, 430 Gregory Lake Rd., Drakesboro; 105 sites. Lake Malone, KY 973, Dunmor, Central City exit off W Kentucky Parkway in Lake Malone State Park; KDFWR.
Camping and RV Parks
Bryan Lake Campground, 809 Harps Hill Rd., Graham; 100 sites. Dogwood Lakes Camping Resort, 7777 KY 973, Dunmor; 12 cabins, 124 sites. Gregory Lake RV Park, State Route 176, Drakesboro.
Calhoun
Population 854 • McLean County (Seat) • CST/CDT • Dry Established 1854; KY 81, 20 miles northwest of Central City via US 431 to KY 136W, on the Green River. t McLean County Visitors Center, 297 Main St., Calhoun, 42327; 270.273.9760.
Points of Interest
Happy Hollow Farms, Summer–Fall. McLean County History and Genealogy Museum, 540 Main St. Yellow House, 490 Main St.
Golf and Tennis
Royal Cypress Golf Club, 13270 KY 81S, Sacramento; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Battle of Sacremento, Sacramento; May. Mclean County Fair, Myer Creek Park; 3rd weekend in July. Thunder on the Green, Livermore; Aug. Wooden Bridge Festival, Island; 2nd Sat. in Sept.
Dining
Blue Jay Café, 245 Main St., Sacramento. Farmhouse, 220 KY 81N, Calhoun. Island Dairy Freeze, 660 Adams Ave. Jay’s Drive-In, 330 1st St. Lighthouse Restaurant, 325 W 1st St. Mrs. Janey’s House, 530 Main St. Papa’s Steak House, 220 KY 81N. Familiar Food: Livermore and Calhoun: Subway.
Camping and RV Parks
Livermore RV Park, 100 Industrial Dr., Livermore; 31 sites. Myer Creek Park, 951 KY 136; 28 sites.
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Hartford/Rosine/ Beaver Dam
Ohio County • CST/CDT • Dry Hartford: Population 2,672 • County Seat Established 1782; US 231, 7 miles north of Wendell H. Ford W Kentucky Parkway. Rosine: Population 41 • US 62, 7 miles east of W.H. Natcher Parkway. Beaver Dam: Population 409 • US 231, 3 miles north of Wendell H. Ford W Kentucky Parkway.
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Box 22, Hartford, 42347; www.visitohiocountyky.com; 270.298.0036.
t West Kentucky Parkway Travel Center, Wendell H. Ford W Kentucky Pkwy. exit 75, Beaver Dam; open 6 days; 270.274.0093. Ohio County Airport, 2260 Country Club Ln., Hartford; general aviation; 5,000' lighted runway. Museums and Galleries
Bill Monroe Homeplace, 6210 E US Hwy. 62, Rosine; Mon.–Sat. 9–4, Sun. 1–4. Fordsville L&N Depot Museum, 32 Ridge Rd., Fordsville. Restored L&N Depot, built 1916. Mon., Wed. & Fri. 12–5, Sun. 2–4. Ohio County Museum Complex, 415 Mulberry St., Hartford; 1880 Thomas House; 1838 log cabin, one-room school house, restored L&N caboose; May–Oct. Thur.–Fri. 1–4; $2.
Parks and Recreation
L.B. Davison Wildlife Management Area, Davidson Station Rd., off KY 878 between Dundee and Hartford; 134 acres; completely forested, much in virgin hardwoods; fishing, boating; no camping, KDFWR. Ohio County Park, 2300 KY 69N, Hartford; nature trails, paved bike/walking trail, year-round camping playground, senior building, Ft. Hartford replica; pets welcome. Uncle Pen's Cabin, 450 Uncle Pen Ln.; May–Oct., Wed.–Sat. 10–3; Adults $3, children $2.
Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Celebration, Mercer Farm; Sept. Ohio County Fair, Ohio County Park, Hartford; Sept. Rosine Fall Festival, Community Park, Rosine; 2nd weekend in Sept. Dundee Day, last weekend in Oct.
Dining
Lil Stevie’s Pizza, 1858 N Main St., Beaver Dam. Los Amigos Restaurant, 1818 N Main St., Beaver Dam. Los Mexicanos, 1055 N Main St., Beaver Dam. Twin Lakes Catfish, 107 N Main St., Beaver Dam. O C Café, 550 S Main St., Beaver Dam. Familiar Food: Beaver Dam: Arby’s, Dairy Queen, Denny’s, Godfather’s Pizza, Hardee’s, KFC, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Beaver Dam Inn, Western Kentucky Pkwy. exit 75, Beaver Dam; 58 units. Eagle Inn, 1080 N Main St., Beaver Dam; 24 units. Hurst House B&B, 307 Iron Mountain Rd., Hartford; 5 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Charlotte's Fashions, 1351 N Main St., Beaver Dam. Christian Bookstore, Main St., Beaver Dam. Community Gifts, 112 W 12th St., Beaver Dam. Factory Connection, 1816 N Main St., Beaver Dam. Marti and Liz Shoes, 106 N Main St., Beaver Dam. Rice’s Pharmacy Gift Gallery, 1209 N Main St., Beaver Dam.
Boating and Lakes
Washburn Lake, off KY 69, 5 miles northeast of Hartford; 18 acres with fishing, launching area, boat rentals; KDFWR.
Camping and RV Parks
Ohio County Park Campgrounds, off KY 69 near William H. Natcher Pkwy., outside Hartford. Electricity, water, dump station and sewers (restrooms & showers).
Golf and Tennis
Ohio County Community Golf Course, Hartford; 9-hole course, carts.
Festivals and Special Events
Open Horse Shows, Ohio County Park; Jan.–Dec. Cletus Smith Blues and Bluegrass Festival, Rosine Barn, Rosine; mid-May. Pickin' on the Porch, Monroe Homeplace; 2nd Sat. May–Sept. Strawberry Festival, 2nd St., Beaver Dam; Memorial Day Weekend. Blue Moon Jamboree, Rosine Barn, Rosine; June. Sparks in the Park, Beaver Dam Park; July. Fordsville Days, Fordsville; 3rd weekend in Sept. Blue Moon Bluegrass Festival, Beaver Dam Amphitheater; Sept.
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Population19,591•HopkinsCounty(Seat/Dry)•CST/CDT•Wet US 41,I-69, 8 miles north of Wendell H. Ford W Kentucky Parkway. t Hopkins County Tourist and Convention Commission, I-69 exit 114, 15 E Center St., Madisonville, 42431; www.visitmadisonvilleky.com; 270.821.4171; 877.243.5280. Madisonville Flying Service, Madisonville Municipal Airport, 162 Airport Rd. off KY 85; general aviation; 6,050' runway.
Educational Institutions
Madisonville Community and Technical College, 2000 College Dr.; 4 lighted courts.
Points of Interest
Historical Society of Hopkins County Library and Museum, 107 Union St.
Theatre and Performing Arts
Glema Mahr Center for the Arts, Madisonville Community College, 2000 College Dr.
Parks and Recreation
Madisonville City Park, 755 Park Ave.;9 holes, 2 lighted courts.
Golf and Tennis
Lake Shore Country Club, 1000 Shamrock Rd.; 18 holes. Madisonville City Park, 745 City Park Dr.; 9 holes, 2 lighted courses. Madisonville Golf & Country Club, 105 Country Club Ln.; 18 holes. 72 • www.kytravel.com
Highway 41 Yard Sale, June. 4thFest, July. Hopkins County Fair Horse Show, July. Hopkins County Fair, Ballard Convention Center; July. Gospel Music Extravaganza, Sept. Downtown Gallery Hop, Oct. Kidapalooza, Oct. Veterans Day Parade, Nov. Return to Bethlehem, Dec. #9 Steakhouse, 1002 N Main St. Big City Market & Coffee Bar, 25 Sugg St. Bobo’s Chinese Restaurant, 1305 N Main St. Brother’s Bar-B-Que, 1055 N Main St., #6. Country Cupboard, 581 McCoy Ave. Crowded House, 26 W Center St. El Bracero Madisonville, 50 Chelsea Dr. Oasis Southwest Grill, 540 Powell Dr. Yamato, 21 N Park Ave. Familiar Food: Applebee’s, Arby’s, Back Yard Burgers, Burger King, Captain D’s, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Denny’s, Domino’s, Godfather’s Pizza, Hardee’s, Huddle House, KFC, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Ponderosa, Rally’s, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Tumbleweed, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Baymont Inn & Suites, I-69 exit 116; 52 units. Big Spring Inn, 1750 E Center St.; 50 units. Colonial Motel, 507 S Main St.; 20 units. Comfort Inn and Suites, 545 Powell Dr.; 66 units. Days Inn Madisonville, 1900 Lantaff Blvd.; 136 units. Fox Ridge B&B, 1130 Carroll Gentry Rd.; 2 units. Hammack-Moore House B&B, 129 S Main St.; 5 units. Hampton Inn and Suites, 1201 E Center St.; 72 units. James Madison Inn, 320 E Center St.; 33 units. Red Cardinal Inn, 4765 Hanson Rd.; 57 units. Ruby Lodge at Spring Lake Woods, 367 Spring Lake St.; 8 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Capitol 8 Theaters, 455 Madison Square Ave. The Gift Horse, 36 W Lake St. Kesterson’s Antiques, 502 Hall St. Madison Square Shopping Center, 98 Madison Square Ave. Mark of Distinction, 21 S Main St. Melody Lanes, 952 N Main St. Parkway Plaza Mall, 455 Madison Square Ave. Red Wagon, 401 Madison Square Dr. Yesteryear Antiques and Collectibles, 52 S Main St.
Boating and Lakes
Madisonville Water Filtration Plant, Lake Pee Wee, US 41A.
Hanson
Bluegrass, Blues & Barbecue WESTERN REGION
Population 742 • Hopkins County • CST/CDT • Dry US 41, I-69, 4 miles north of Madisonville. t Historic Hanson, I-69 exit 120. Hanson is Kentucky’s smallest historic district with the entire downtown on NRHP.
Dining
Good Ole Boys BBQ, 9715 Hanson Rd. Hanson Country Store, 45 Veterans Dr. Hometown Restaurant, 9 Sunset Rd.
Shopping and Entertainment Pepper’s Old Books, 12 Sunset Rd. Stoney Creek Crafts, 15 Sunset Rd. VF Factory Outlet, I-69-exit 120.
Festivals and Special Events Highway 41 Yard Sale, June. I Love Hanson Weekend, June. Hanson Barbecue Blast-Off, Sept.
Dawson Springs
Population 2,764 • Hopkins County (Dry) • CST/CDT • Wet US 62, KY 109 2 miles south of I-69 exit 92, southeast of Madisonville. Official KY Trail Town. t Dawson Springs Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 107, Dawson Springs, 42408; 270.797.2781.
Museums and Galleries
Dawson Springs Museum and Art Center, 127 S Main St.
Parks and Recreation
Lake Beshear, Off US 62 and I-69, south of Dawson Springs.
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Park, KY 109 off US 62 and I-69, south of Dawson Springs; 1,010 acres in Pennyrile State Forest south of Lake Beshear. Open year-round. www.parks.ky.gov; 270.797.3421; 800.325.1711. Park Features: Lake Pennyrile, pool, beach, pedal/rowboats, fishing, planned recreation, hiking, picnic shelters, mini-golf, basketball, canoes, beach volleyball. Lodging: lodge/cottages with meeting rooms, gift shop. Camping: Apr. 1–Nov. 15, 37 sites (8 horse sites) with utilities, tent camping, service building (reservations available). Golf and Tennis: 18 holes, cart and club rentals; 1 court. Special Park Events: •Winter Rook Tournament, Jan. • Oil Painting Weekend, Feb. •Photography Weekend, Apr. •Moonlight Canoe Trips, May, June, July. •Run Through the Forest 5K, Sept. •Photography Weekend, Oct. •Halloween Campout, Oct. •Salute Our Veterans, Nov. •Santa Visits the Park, Dec.
Festivals and Special Events
Bike Night, downtown square; 1st & 3rd Thur., May–Oct. Dawson Springs Barbeque & Homecoming, 4th Fri. in July. Fireworks at Riverside Park, July 3.
Lodging
Springs Inn, 207 E Arcadia Ave.; 12 units.
Dixon/Providence
Webster County • CST/CDT • Dry Dixon: Population 786 • Count y Seat 27 m i l e s s o u t h o f H e n d e r s o n o n U S A l t . 41. Sebree:Population1,603;US4117milessouthofHenderson. t Webster County Tourism, Courthouse, 25 US 41S, Dixon, 42409; www.webstercountyky.com; 270.639.5042. Webster County Airport, US 41A, Providence; general aviation.
Museums and Galleries
Parker Warner Historic Museum, 500 S Broadway, Providence.
Parks and Recreation
Deer Creek Outfitters, 8160 KY 132E, Sebree.
Festivals and Special Events
Dixon Freedom Days, Baker Park, Dixon; 3rd weekend in June. Summerfest, Sebree; 1st weekend after July 4. Clay Days, Clay; 3rd weekend in Sept. Hay Days, 3rd Fri. and Sat. in Sept.
Dining
Classic Café, 403 US 41AN, Dixon. Dave’s Pizza, 205 US 41N, Sebree. Hill’s Dairy Maid, 784 US 41AS, Dixon. Jeri’s Café, 9109 KY 132W, Clay. JJ's Pizza, Main St., Sebree. Poole Mill Restaurant, 9625 US 41AN, Poole. Ruth and Bob’s Café, 145 Marlin St., Providence. T-Jaz Bakery and Deli, 14 W Railroad St., Clay. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Godfather’s Pizza.
Pennyrile Nature Trail, walks in Spring or Fall. Riverside Park, US 62W; 6 RV sites with water & electric. Tradewater Canoes, open in Tradewater Park on South 109;. Tradewater Wildlife Management Area, KY 109, 1 miles south of Dawson Springs; KDFWR.
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Festivals and Special Events
t Sturgis Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 125, Sturgis,
Dining
Union County • CST/CDT • Wet Morganfield: Population 3,285 • County Seat Established 1811; US 60, southwest of Henderson. Sturgis: Population 1,898 Established 1890; US 60W 13 miles south of Morganfield. t Morganfield Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 66, Morganfield, 42437; 270.389.9777. 42459; 270.333.9316.
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County Fiscal Court-Tourism, P.O.Box 60, Morganfield, 42437; www.ucfirst.org; 270.952.1191. Sturgis Airport, 580 Pryor Blvd.; general aviation; 5,000' runway.
Points of Interest
Union County Fair and Expo Center, 125 Pryor Blvd., Sturgis. White Buck Winery, 1800 US 60W, Morganfield.
Museums and Galleries
Camp Breckinridge Museum and Arts, US 60 Byp. and KY 2091S, Morganfield.
Parks and Recreation
Big Rivers Wildlife Management Area and State Forest, US 60 to KY 109, north 1.65 miles, left onto KY 1508, west 1.45 miles to entrance on left; co-owned by KDFWR and KDF. Higginson-Henry Wildlife Management Area, 2 miles east of Morganfield on KY 56; KDFWR.
Golf and Tennis
Breckinridge Golf Course, 240 Whitaker Way, Morganfield; 18 holes. Elkwood Golf Course, 11675 US 60W, Sturgis; 9 holes. Morganfield Tennis Courts, Morganfield City Park.
Redneck Rumble-Indoor Demolition Derby, Union County Fair and Expo Center; Jan. Trade Days, Sturgis; June. Union County Fair, Union County Fair and Expo Center; June. Kentucky Bike Rally, Union County Fair and Expo Center; July. River Days, Uniontown; Aug. Corn Festival, Morganfield; Sept. B and H Restaurant, 112 Airline Rd., Morganfield. Country Fresh Meats, 9335 US 60W, Sturgis. El Mexicano, 1019 US 60E, Morganfield. Feed Mill Restaurant, 3541 US 60E, Morganfield. Hong Kong Chinese, 1055 US 60E, Morganfield. Marko’s Grill, 255 N Morgan St., Morganfield.
H Peak Brothers BBQ, 6353 US 60E,
Waverly, 42462; 270.389.0267. Roadside Diner, 11906 US 60W, Sturgis. Verlies Restaurant, 101 W Main St., Morganfield. Familiar Food: US 60, Morganfield: Dairy Queen, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Subway; Sturgis: Pizza Hut.
Lodging
Bud’s Country Corner Motel, 8058 KY 141S, Morganfield; 3 units. Country Cabins, 9355 US 60W; 6 units. Hometown Inn, 551 US 60E, Morganfield; 30 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Circle “O” Farm & Country Store, 115 W 6th St., Sturgis. Creative Touch Gifts & Decor, 121 N Morgan, Morganfield. Custom Biker Wear, 1221 N Main St., Sturgis. Danhauer Florist & Gift Shop, 810 US60E, Morganfield. Meacham Country Hams, 705 O’Nan Dyer Rd., Sturgis. Minds Eye Studio, 107 E Main, Morganfield. Olde Crow Antiques, 525 Adams St.
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515 N Main St. (US 60), Sturgis, 42459. 23,000 square feet of new, renovated space on one floor with 100 booths & 40 showcases. Mon.–Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1–5; closed Thanksgiving & Christmas. Handicap accessible. www.sturgisantiquemall.com; 270.333.9315.
Unique Boutique, 1370 US 60E, Morganfield.
Boating and Lakes
Lake Mauzy, off KY 56, 6 miles east of Morganfield in Higginson-Henry Wildlife Management Area; 81 acres; fishing, ramp; universal access; KDFWR. Moffitt Lake Recreation Area, 378 Moffitt Lake Rd., Morganfield; 98 sites.
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Population 31,577 • ChristianCounty(Seat) • CST/CDT • Wet Established 1799; 6th largest Kentucky city; just off Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway, US 41N, US 41A and US 68. t Christian County Welcome Center, Kentucky Welcome Center, I-24W MM 92 at the Kentucky/Tennessee state line. Staffed daily Mon.–Sat. 8:30–4:30. 270.439.7505 or 800.225.TRIP; www.kentuckytourism.com.
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Convention and Visitors Bureau, 280 0 Ft . C ampbell Blvd., Hopkins ville, 42240; www. visithopkinsville.com; 800.842.9959. Hopkinsville/Christian County Airport, 300 Memorial Field Dr.; general aviation; 5,500' runway.
Points of Interest
James E Bruce Convention Center, 303 Conference Dr.; 26,000+ square foot facility. Trail of Tears Commemorative Park, 9th St. and Skyline Dr.; camp used by Cherokees on forced march; gravesites of Chiefs White Path and Fly Smith; Heritage Center Tues.–Sat. 10–3.
Museums and Galleries
Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County, Tues.–Fri. 9–5; Sat. 10–3; $5 all museums, $2 single museum. 1. Museums of Hopkinsville, 217 E 9th St.; housed in 1914 Post Office building; history, culture, art of Pennyrile area. 2. Woody Winfree Fire-Transportation Museum, 310 9th St.; former fire station; fire, transportation memorabilia.
Parks and Recreation
Christian Way Farm and Mini Golf, 19590 Linville Rd. Copper Canyon Ranch, KY 189S, Fearsville. Pennyrile State Forest, Lake Pennyrile; see Area 16, Dawson Springs. Pennyroyal Scuba Center, 602 Christian Quarry Rd. Tie Breaker Family Aquatic Center, 9503 Eagle Way Byp.
Golf and Tennis
Links at Novadell, US 41A; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Kentucky Bunco Bash, Mar. Tobacco War Pilgrimage, Pennyroyal Area Museum; Sept. Trail of Tears Indian Pow Wow, Trail of Tears Park; Sept.
Dining
Da Vinci Little Italian Restaurant, 200 North Dr. El Bracero, 200 Richard Mills Dr. Horseshoe Steak House, 2112 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Knockum Hill Bar-B-Que, 11185 Lafayette Dr., Herndon. The Place, 104 E 6th St. Woodshed Pit Bar-B-Que, 1821 W 7th St. Familiar Food: Ft. Campbell Blvd: Applebee’s, Arby’s, Back Yard Burgers, Burger King, Captain D’s, Dairy Queen, Domino’s, Hardee’s, KFC, Little Caesars, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, O’Charley’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Rally’s, Ryan’s, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy’s.
Lodging
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Ruff Park, North Dr.; 12 lighted courts. Western Hills Golf Course, 2160 Russellville Rd.; 18 holes.
Best Western, 4101 Ft. Campbell Blvd.; 108 units. Burdoc Farms B&B, 1550 Pleasant Green Hill Rd., Crofton; 1 unit. Colonial Motel, 320 N Main St.; 19 units. Comfort Suites, 210 Harvey Way; 73 units. Fairview Inn, 1013 N Main St.; 16 units. Hampton Inn, 210 Richard Mills Dr.; 71 units. Holiday Inn Hopkinsville, 2910 Ft. Campbell Blvd.; 101 units. King’s Court Motel, 2309 Ft. Campbell Blvd.; 19 units. Little River Motel, 131 N Main St.; 12 units. Rodeway Inn, 2923 Ft. Campbell Blvd.; 55 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Bradford Square Mall, 4000 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Casey Jones Distillery, 2815 Witty Ln. Brushy Fork Creek Gallery, 1550 Pleasant Green Hill Rd., Crofton. Country Boy Store, 5845 Gracey Herndon Rd. Griffin's Studio, 100 E 6th St. The Farmer's Daughter, 1222-A Skyline Dr. Hopkinsville Brewing Company, 102 E 5th St. MB Roland Distillery, 137 Barkers Mill Rd., Pembroke. Young’s Hardware, 112 E 6th St.
Oak Grove
Population 7,489 • Christian County • CST/CDT • Wet 11 miles south of Hopkinsville, I-24 exits 86 and 89. t Oak Grove Tourism Commission, 105 Walter Garrett Ln., PO Box 756, Oak Grove, 42262. www.visitoakgroveky.com; 270.439.5675; 866.779.1250.
Points of Interest
Fort Campbell, 18 miles south on US 41A. 105,000 acre US military reservation. Fort Campbell Memorial Park, US 41A and Pennyrile Pkwy. Oak Grove Community Center, 1075 Thompsonville Rd.
Museums and Galleries
Don F Pratt Memorial Museum, 5702 Tennessee Ave., Ft. Campbell.
Parks and Recreation
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Wade's Way City Park, Wade's Way Ln. War Memorial Walking Trail Park, 101 Walter Garrett Ln.
Golf and Tennis
Cole Park Golf Club, 1610 101st Airborne Division Blvd., Ft. Campbell; 18 holes.
Dining
BP Food Mart, 15204 Ft. Campbell Blvd. China Buffet and Grill, 240 Segler Dr. China King, 16468 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Don Pancho, 228 Segler Dr. Exxon, 12750 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Fly Chicken Fly, 14985 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Flying J's Travel Plaza, 18750 Herndon/Oak Grove Rd. Foxx’s Sub Shoppe, 16214 Ft. Campbell Blvd. G’s Pancake House, 15108 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Godfather's Pizza, 16160 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Luigi’s Pizza, 15238 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Mapco Deli, 100 Segler Dr. Mikado, 209 Claire Ave. Pancho Villa Grill, 16268 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Pilot Travel Center, 2 locations. Sam’s Greek Café, 16504 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Seafood Sensations, 15912 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Senior Lopez, 232 Thompsonville Ln. Seoul International Market, 15154 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Sudden Service, 2905 Walker Garret Ln. T&D Island Spices & More, 100 State Line Rd. Wal-Mart Deli, 14800 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Familiar Food: Burger King, Denny’s, Jersey Mike’s, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Quiznos, Sonic, Subway, Waffle House, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Candlewood Suites, 12885 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Comfort Inn & Suites, 164 Naomi Ln.; 72 units. Days Inn, 212 Auburn St.; 71 units. Holiday Inn Express, 12759 Ft. Campbell Blvd.; 100 units. Quality Inn, 201 Auburn St.; 63 units. Sleep Inn & Suites, 220 Auburn St.; 66 units.
Elkton
Population 2,062 • Todd County (Seat) • CST/CDT • Dry Established 1820; US 68/KY 80, 20 miles east of Hopkinsville, 16 miles west of Russellville. t Todd County Community Alliance, rural area with a population of 12,000; www.exploretoddcounty.com; 270.265.7070.
Points of Interest
Milliken Memorial Community House, 208 W Main St.; NRHP. Robert Penn Warren Birthplace, 3rd and Cherry Sts., Guthrie.
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State Historic Site, US 68, KY 80, Fairview between Elkton and Hopkinsville; 20-acre park is the site of birthplace of US Senator, Congressman and Secretary of War (under President Pierce and the only president of Confederate States of America 1861–65), Jefferson Davis (1808–1889); the 351-foot concrete obelisk is the 4th tallest obelisk in the country with elevator to top for viewing; Apr. 1–Nov. 15 daily. Park Features: picnic shelters, playground, gift shop, museum. Special Park Events: •Jefferson Davis Birthday Commemoration, 1st week in June. •Fourth of July Program, July 4. •US 12th Color Troops, 2nd Sat. in Sept.
Museums and Galleries
Todd County Welcome Center, 1 Public Sq.; NRHP.
Festivals and Special Events
Bike Night, Thur. evenings May–Sept. Guthrie Heritage Days, 3rd weekend in June. Trenton Main Street Festival, 4th Sat. in June. Elkton Harvest Fest, 1st Sat. in Oct.
Dining
El Torito Mexican Restaurant, 54 Public Sq. Hampton Dairy Mart, 528 W Main St. Helen’s Place, 12349 Allegre Rd. L and R Soda Bar, 43 Public Sq. Pizza Place, 14 Public Sq. Sister's, 107 N Main St. Town Grill, 22 Public Sq. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Subway.
Shopping and Entertainment
Gist Flowers, 103 E Main St. Hearth and Home Rugs, 1480 E Jefferson Davis Hwy. Latham’s Fabric and More, 47 Public Sq. Nancy’s Flowers and Gifts, 101 N Main St. Something Special, 84 Public Sq Sweet Caroline's Boutique, 64 Public Sq.
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Population 2,558 • Trigg County (Seat) • CST/CDT • Wet Established 1820; US 68/KY 80, KY 139, west of I-24 exit 65; eastern gateway to Lake Barkley.
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42211. Experience Life Naturally in Cadiz-the front porch to Land Between the Lakes and Lake Barkley. Shop at the #1 rated Antiquing District in Kentucky. Adventure your thing? Canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, off-roading are all here. Hike & bike more than 250 miles of trails or fish in 57,900 acres of water. Visit www.GoCADIZ.com for more information or contact Guest Services at 888.446.6402. Your Next Adventure is here! [See ad, page 77]
Points of Interest
Fairholme, 89 Main St.; restored Victorian home with furnishings of 3 generations of the John L. Street family; tours by appt. Trigg County Recreation Complex, 303 Complex Rd.; Convention center, horse events, tractor pulls, baseball, softball, soccer.
Park, Off US 68, 7 miles west of Cadiz and I-24; 3,600 acres on Lake Barkley; campground, fitness center, gift shop, pool, beach, marina, boat rentals, fishing, trapshooting, hiking, camping, lodge/cottages; year-round; www.parks.ky.gov; 270.924.1131; 800.325.1708. Park Features: On Little River Embayment of Lake Barkley •Marina open all year, open and covered slips, ramp, rental pontoon, fishing and ski boats; pool, beach, bathhouse, hiking, fishing, shuffleboard, trapshooting, basketball, picnic shelters, playgrounds. •Fitness Center, racquetball, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, nautilus equipment, drop-in aerobics sessions, indoor pool. •Lodging: Lake Barkley Lodge: 120 rooms, 4 suites; Little River Lodge: 10 rooms, 1 suite; restaurant, gift shop, meeting rooms, convention center, recreation room. •Cottages: 9 two-bedroom, executive cottages, 4 two- bedroom log cabins; open year-round. •Camping: Apr. 1–Oct. 31; 78 sites with utilities, tent camping, service building (reservations available). •Golf &Tennis: Boots Randolph Golf Course, 18 holes, pro shop, rental clubs and carts; 2 lighted courts for lodge guests only. Special Park Events: •Eagle Weekend, Jan. •Valentine’s Dance, Feb. •Egg-ceptional Egg Hunt, Mar. •Red Hatter’s Afternoon at the Races, Apr. • Campers Appreciation Weekend, Apr. •Memorial Day Weekend, May. •National Trails Day, June. • 4th of July Fireworks, July. •Labor Day, Sept. •Trick or Trot 5K, Oct. •Thanksgiving/ Turkey Bingo, Nov. •New Year’s Eve Bash, Dec. 31–Jan. 1. Whitetail Creek Outfitters, 800 Whitetail Creek Rd.
Golf and Tennis
Arrowhead Golf Course, US 68/KY 80 Byp.; 18 holes. Boots Randolph Golf Course, 2711 Blue Spring Rd.
Festivals and Special Events
A Chocolate Affair, Janice Mason Art Museum; Feb. Spring Fling, May. Relay for Life, May. 400 Mile Sale, June Take Kids Fishing Day, West Cadiz Park; 1st Sat. in June.
Museums and Galleries
Janice Mason Art Museum, 71 Main St.; Tues.–Sat. 10–4; donations accepted in lieu of admission fee.
Parks and Recreation
Bush Sporting Clays, 888 Bush Rd. Cadiz Riverfront Park, Hwy. 139 and US 68. Donaldson Creek Outfitters, 1144 Donaldson Creek Rd.
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Dining
The Cabin, 22 Main St. Cadiz Restaurant, 324 Main St. El Bracero, 80 Merchant St. Gary's Pizza, 31 Commerce St. Reva’s Place, 65B Main St. Familiar Food: US 68: Cracker Barrel, Godfather’s Pizza, KFC/Taco Bell, McDonald’s, O’Deli’s, Sonic, Subway, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Catfish Cove, 101 Rino Dr.; 1 unit. Econolodge, I-24 exit 65; 52 units. Knights Inn, 5698 Hopkinsville Rd.; 25 units. Lakeside Properties, 1396 Canton Rd.; 7 units. Moon River Marina Resort, 3025 Rockcastle Rd.; 6 units, 12 sites. Morgan Lakehouse Rentals, Sunset Ct.; 3 units. Pelican Bay Retreat, 506 Horseshoe Dr.; 1 unit. Super 7 Inn, I-24 exit 65; 17 units. Super 8, I-24 exit 65; 47 units. Vacation Club International, 149 Arrowhead Trle.; 14 units. White Oak Ridge Cabins, 29 Cunningham Ln.; 3 units. Whitetail Inn, 296 Boone Dr.
Shopping and Entertainment
13 Marion, Marion St. Blue Heron, 7 Main St. Cadiz Antique Mall, 34 Main St. Cadiz Comfort Zone, 65 Main St. Cherokee Antique Mall, 36 Main St. Consignment World & Antiques, 312 Main St. Cranberry Creek Rustics, 53 Main St. Darling & Distressed, 344 Main St. Fox's Den, 47 Main St. Prickly Peach, 49 Lakota Dr. Purple Pig, 60 Main St. Red Roof Ranch Alpacas, 284 Old Rocky Point Rd.
Boating and Lakes
Lake Barkley, named for 1949–53 US VP Alben Barkley, Kentucky’s 2nd largest lake extends 118 miles over 1,000-mile shoreline. Summer surface area about 58,000 acres. Giant embayment thrusts into Trigg County, Little River, near Cadiz, site of state park; parts also extend into Livingston and Lyon Counties. Connected with Kentucky Lake by a 1.75-mile freeflowing canal at north end on KY 453. Combined, these two lakes have more shoreline than Lake Superior. Barkley Dam, off KY 453 near Grand Rivers, southeast of US 62/641 and Lake City, across the Cumberland River, is 157' high/10,180' wide; major fishing and recreation area; USACE. Lake Barkley Marina, 4200 State Park Rd. Prizer Point Marina and Resort/Kentucky Lakes KOA, I-24 Exit 56; condos, cabins, campsites, floating restaurant, boat rentals.
Camping and RV Parks
Goose Hollow Campground, 1049 Goose Hollow Rd.; 60 sites. Kamptown RV Resort, KY 274; 93 sites. 78 • www.kytravel.com
Golden Pond
Trigg County • CST/CDT • West of Cadiz on US 68/KY 80, east of Aurora.
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Land Between The Lakes, On US 68/KY 80 between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, south of I-24 through Grand Rivers via KY 453 to Woodlands Trace National Scenic Byway. The USFS manages this 170,000 acre wooded, 6–8 mile wide, 40 mile long peninsula as a National Recreation Area. 200 miles of established trails and 300 miles of undeveloped shoreline with several lake access areas. Camping permitted in the backwoods with permit at 12 lake access areas and with several developed campgrounds. ATV area and horse camp/trails. Open year-round with some facilities closed during winter. Recreation Area Features: •Elk and Bison Prairie, Woodland Trce. 700-acre drivethrough viewing area with native prairie grasses, elk, bison, other wildlife; open year-round dawn–dusk. • Golden Pond Visitor Center and Planetarium, US 68/ KY 80 and Woodlands Trce.; multimedia theatre and planetarium; open year-round. •The Homeplace, south of US 68/KY 80 and east of Woodlands Trace; living history farm with costumed interpreters going about the activities of a mid-19th century farm; Mar.–Nov. •Woodlands Nature Station, 20 minutes north of the Golden Pond Visitor Center; Mar.–Nov. Rocking U Riding Stables, Wranglers Campground.
Festivals and Special Events
Eagle Viewing, Woodlands Nature Station; Jan.–Feb. River Days, Woodlands Nature Station/The Homeplace; May. Grand Jubilee, Wranglers Campground; July. Homeplace Trades Fair, The Homeplace; Aug. Hummingbird Fest, Woodlands Nature Station; Aug. Storytelling Fest, The Homeplace; Oct. Fall Frolic, Woodlands Nature Center; Nov.
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Kentucky Lake, 184 miles long, 1.25–2.5 miles wide; 2,380 miles of shoreline; over 160,000 acres of surface area; largest lake in TVA system and the giant of Kentucky waters; forms entire eastern border of Marshall and Calloway Counties; extends from within 20 miles of Illinois state line, through Kentucky into Tennessee. Two giant embayments thrust into adjoining counties, Jonathan Creek & Blood River. One of the top fishing, water sport and recreation areas in southeastern US. Completed 1944, Kentucky Dam crosses the Tennessee River on US 62/641 at Gilbertsville, 19 miles southeast of Paducah; measures 208' high/8,422' wide, TVA. Lake Barkley, see Area 18, Cadiz.
Camping and RV Parks
US Forest Service Campsites on Kentucky Lake: •Fenton, US 68/KY 80; 12 sites, ramp. •Hillman Ferry, 17 miles north of Golden Pond Visitor Center; 377 sites, shelters, outpost suppies, trails, beach, ramp. •Turkey Bay, off KY 453, 3 miles south of Golden Pond Visitor Center; primitive ATV camping, ATV trails.
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Population6,329• CaldwellCounty(Seat/Dry) • CST/CDT•Wet Established 1797; Wendell H. Ford W Kentucky Parkway, 12 miles from I-24, 10 miles east of Lake Barkley. t Princeton Tourism Commission, 206 E Market St.; Princeton, 42445; www.princetonkytourism.com; 270.365.9575. Princeton/Caldwell County Airport, Airport Rd.; general aviation; 4,099' runway.
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Population 2,554 • Lyon County (Seat) • CST/CDT • Dry W Kentucky Parkway, I-24 exits 40 and 45, US 62, north end of Lake Barkley. The original town founded by the Lyons family about 1801, moved in the late 1950s as Lake Barkley was formed. t Lake Barkley Tourist Commission, 82 Days Inn Dr., Kuttawa, 42055; 270.388.5300; 800.355.3885.
Points of Interest
Kentucky State Penitentiary, 266 Water St.
Museums and Galleries
Rose Hill, 95 Water St. overlooking Lake Barkley; NRHP
Parks and Recreation H Mineral Mound State Park, On
US 62/641 at KY 93 near Eddyville; 541 acres; property developed by Willis Machen, grandfather of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, author F. Scott Fitzgerald's wife. Machen served as 49th Constitutional Convention delegate but was elected to both sessions of the Confederate Congress and served as president of the Confederate Council during the Civil War. Afterwards Machen served as US Senator. The house, referred to as Mineral Mount in Fitzgerald’s writings, burned in 1947 and only foundation remnants remain. Park Features: ramp, picnic area, fishing. Golf: 18 holes.
H Venture River Water Park, 280 Park Pl., Eddyville, 42038; I-24 exit 40. Mantanascar, a multi-lane speed racer, 360,000-gallon wave pool, Action River, 5 body slides, 4 tubes slides, family slides, Cliffhanger, two kiddie pools, sand volleyball, concessions. FREE tubes. FREE parking. www.ventureriver.com; 270.388.7999.
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Festivals and Special Events
Lyon County Homemakers Quilt Show, Mar. Founders Day, City Park; 4th weekend in Oct.
Dining
Bluegrass Grill, 14 KY 93S. China Buffet, 117 Newman Dr. Los Agaves, 101 Newman Dr. Miss Neda’s Donut Shop, 610 Trade Ave. Familiar Food: Hardee’s, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Subway.
Lodging
Country Hearth Inn, 120 Funway Dr.; 40 units. Eddy Bay Lodging, KY 93; 18 units. Eddy Creek Marina Resort, 7612 KY 93S; 12 units. Holiday Hills Resort, 5631 KY 93S, 17 units; 130 sites. Journey’s End B&B, 121 Spring Hill Dr.; 4 units. Lake Way House, 5291 KY 93S; 1 unit. Maple Hill B&B, 13 Maple Hill Dr.; 3 units. Palisades Resort, US 93; 10 units. Regency Inn, I-24 exit 40; 23 units.
Boating and Lakes
Eddy Creek Marina Resort, 7612 KY 93S.
Shopping and Entertainment
Gold and Diamond Outlet, 111 Newman Dr. Red Door Antique Mall, 35 US 641N. Tom and Barb’s One Stop Market, 4179 KY 93S. West Kentucky Factory Outlets, US 62.
Camping and RV Parks
Dryden Bay Campground, 30 Dryden Creek Rd.; 68 sites. Indian Point RV Park, 1136 Indian Hills Trl. Lake Barkley RV Resort, 4481 KY 93S. Outback RV Resort, 4481 KY 93S; 95 sites.
Kuttawa
Population 649 • Lyon County (Dry) • CST/CDT • Moist I-24 exit 40,US 62/641, KY 93, Lake Barkley. t Lake Barkley Tourist Commission, 82 Days Inn Dr., Kuttawa, 42055; 270.388.5300; 800.355.3885.
Parks and Recreation
Anderson Park, Lake Barkley Dr. Kuttawa Beach Park, Lake Barkley Dr.
Festivals and Special Events
Kuttawa Street Dance, Sats. Memorial–Labor Day. Lake Barkley BBQ, Aug. Harvest Festival, Oct.
Dining
Oasis Southwest Grill, 42 Days Inn Dr. Familiar Food: Huddle House, Quiznos, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Days Inn, I-24 exit 40; 60 units. Hampton Inn, I-24 exit 40; 63 units. Kuttawa Harbor House B&B, 1730 Lake Barkley Dr.; 6 units. Lakehouse Retreat B&B, 128 S Will Eli Rd.; 2 units. Poplar Creek Lodge, 4975 US 62W; 10 units. Relax Inn, I-24 exit 40; 17 units. Silver Cliff Inn B&B, 1980 Lake Barkley Dr.; 3 units. 80 • www.kytravel.com
Shopping and Entertainment
Broadbent B & B Food Products, 257 Mary Blue Rd. Cabin Bait and Tackle, 215 Vista Dr. Lyon County Farmers Market, Cedar St.
Boating and Lakes
Buzzard Rock Resort and Marina, 985 Buzzard Rock Rd. Kuttawa Harbor Marina, 1709 Lake Barkley Dr.
Grand Rivers
Population 382 • Livingston County • CST/CDT • Dry KY 453, 3 miles south of I-24; Northern access point for Land Between the Lakes. (Smithland is the Livingston County seat; established 1842; population 401; US 60 20 miles east of Paducah, 12 miles north of I-24 exit 31.) t Grand Rivers Tourism Commission, 1858 J. H. O’Bryan Ave., Grand Rivers, 42045; www.grandrivers.org; 270.362.0152.
Parks and Recreation
Copperhead Run ATV Park, US 60, Salem. Lighthouse Landing School, 320 Commerce Ave. Mantle Rock Nature Preserve, US 60 north to Salem, KY 133N.
Golf and Tennis
Deer Lakes Golf Course, 140 Deer Lakes Ln., Salem; 18 holes. Drake Creek Golf Course, 1 Torrey Pines Dr.,Ledbetter; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Kentucky Lake Pisgah Bay Boat Races, June–Aug. Livingston County Fair, July. Grand Rivers Arts & Crafts Festival, Aug. Hunter’s Moon Festival, Oct. Octoberfest, Smithland; 1st Sat. in Oct. Festival of Lights, 1st & 2nd Fri. in Nov.
Dining
Knoth’s Bar-B-Que, 728 US 62W. Lite Side Bakery and Café, 2115 Dover Rd. Patti’s 1880’s Restaurant, Hotel B&B, & Shops, I-24 exit 31.
Lodging
America’s Best Value Inn, I-24 exit 31; 73 units. Barkley Dam Motel, KY 917; 16 units. Grand Rivers Inn, 1949 J.H. O’Bryan Ave.; 20 units. Green Turtle Bay Resort, 263 Green Turtle Bay Dr.; 70 units. Hillside Cottages, 1060 Stringtown Rd.; 8 units. Lighthouse Landing, I-24 exit 31; 17 units, 57 sites. Patti’s Inn and Suites, I-24 exit 31; 58 units. Rose of the Lake B&B, 293 Lawson Ave.; 5 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
19th Hole Miniature Golf, 1793 J.H. O’Bryan Ave. Ashleigh’s Boutique, 1793 J.H. O’Bryan Ave. Fisherman’s Friend Bait and Tackle, 1000 US 62. Grand Rivers Antiques, 1815 J.H. O’Bryan Ave. So Cool, 1804 J.H. O’Bryan Ave. Wood-n-Wave Bicycles and Water Sports, 2109 Dover Rd.
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Birdsville RV & Campground, 972 River Rd., Smithland; 69 sites. Crockett Frontiers Campground, 216 Maxwell St.; 50 sites. Cumberland River Campground, 811 Jack Walker Rd., Tiline; 20 sites. Exit 31 RV Park, 708 Complex Dr.; 32 sites.
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Festivals and Special Events Back Roads Festival, Apr. Crittenden County Fair, last week in July. Pumpkin Festival, Oct.
Dining
Front Porch Restaurant, 914 S Main St. The Heritage, 651 Blackburn St. Just-A-Burg’r, 305 N Main St. Marion Café, 102 S Main St. Marion Pit Bar-B-Que, 728 S Main St. Main Street Italian Restaurant, 108 S Main St. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Subway.
Lodging
Grace House B&B, 320 Sturgis Rd.; 4 units. Honeysuckle Cottage, 4002 US 60E; 1 unit. Iris Inn Bed & Breakfast, 124 E Depot St.; 6 units. Marion Inn, 2362 US 641S; 7 units. Royal Inn and Suites, 225 Sturgis Rd.; 19 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Bowtanicals Florist and Gifts, 202 S Main St. Hodge’s Sports and Apparel, 219 Sturgis Rd. Mystic Waters and Gardens, 4002 US 60E. Smithland Pool, Ohio River, ramp, fishing. Something To Talk About, 218 S Main St.
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Marshall County • CST/CDT • Dry Gilbertsville: US 62 and US 641; near Kentucky Dam Village State Resort, Kentucky Lake and Kentucky Dam. Calvert City: Population 2,566 • Moist KY 95, US 62, northeast of Gilbertsville. t Kentucky Lake CVB, 93 Carroll Rd., Benton, 42025; www.kentuckylake.org; 800.467.7145; 270.527.3128. Kentucky Dam Village Airport, US 62/641; general aviation; 4,100' runway; airport camping.
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Special Park Events: •Eagle Watch Weekend, Jan. •Bison and Elk Lunch/Dinner, Feb. •Easter Lunch/Dinner, Mar. • Camper’s Appreciation, Apr. •Mother’s Day Lunch/Dinner, May. • Arts and Crafts Show, May. •Father’s Day Lunch/Dinner, June. •Fireworks and Old Fashioned Lunch/Dinner cookout; July 4. • Guys and Dolls Golf Tournament, Sept. • Chili Golf Scramble, Nov. •Thanksgiving Lunch/Dinner, Nov. • Christmas with Santa & Frosty, Dec. Kentucky Shores Family Fun Center and Ziplines, 6215 US 641N, Gilbertsville.
Golf and Tennis
Calvert City Country Club, 199 Country Club Ln., Calvert City; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Ameribration Festival, Calvert City; July 4.
Dining
J-Macks BBQ, 2323 US Hwy. 62, Gilbertsville. Los Tres Amigos, 4560 US 62, Calvert City. Mama D’s, 3885 US 62, Calvert City. Twistin 50s Café, 3924 US 62, Calvert City. Willow Pond Southern Catfish, I-24 exit 27, Calvert City. Familiar Food: I-24 exit 27, Calvert City: Arby’s, China Wall, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Godfather’s Pizza, KFC, McDonald’s, O’Deli’s, Subway, Waffle House.
Lodging
Bel Air Motel, US 641, Gilbertsville; 18 units. Days Inn, 75 Campbell Dr., Calvert City; 69 units. Econolodge Inn & Suites, I-24 exit 27, Gilbertsville; 75 units. Ken-Bar Lodge, 7711 US 641N, Gilbertsville; 80 units. Kentucky Dam Motel, 4020 US 62, Calvert City; 15 units. Magnolia Manor Resort, 422 Moors Rd., Gilbertsville; 8 units. Moors Resort, 570 Moors Rd., Gilbertsville; 61 units. Super 8, I-24 exit 27, Calvert City; 72 units. Wingfield Inn, 2237 US 62, Gilbertsville; 22 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Calvert Drive-In Theatre, 111 Drive-In Ln. Kentucky Lake Outdoor World, 163 Kennedy Ave., Calvert City. Kentucky Shores Family Fun Center & Ziplines, 6215 US Hwy. 641, Gilbertsville. Maggie’s Jungle Golf, 7301 US 641N, Gilbertsville. Twin Lakes Antique Mall, 6953 US 641N, Gilbertsville.
Boating and Lakes
Jet-A-Marina, 4616 US 62E, Calvert City. Kentucky Dam Marina, 466 Marina Dr., Gilbertsville.
Camping and RV Parks
Cypress Lakes RV Park, I-24 exit 27, Calvert City; 153 sites. Kentucky Lake Resort & RV Park, 59 Kentucky Lake Resort Rd., Gilbertsville; 18 units, 30 sites.
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KOA Kentucky Lake / I-24/Paducah, US 62, Calvert City; 75 sites. Lazy Daz RV Park, 4237 Gilbertsville Hwy., Calvert City; 38 sites.
Benton
Population 4,349 • Marshall County (Seat) • CST/CDT • Dry Julian M. Carroll Purchase Parkway, US 641, US 68 west of Kentucky Lake. t Kentucky Lake CVB, 93 Carroll Rd., Benton, 42025; www.kentuckylake.org; 800.467.7145; 270.527.3128.
Museums and Galleries
Apple Valley Hillbilly Garden And Toyland Museum Roadside Attraction, 9351 US 68W.
Parks and Recreation
Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge, 91 US 641N. Mike Miller Park, 596 US Hwy. 68, Benton.
Golf and Tennis
Benton Golf & Country Club, 1830 Golf Course Rd.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Benton Tater Day, 1st weekend in Apr. & following Mon. Benton Cruise In, last Sat. Apr.-Sept. Marshall County Fair, 1st week in June. Pisgah Bay Drag Boat Races, June–Aug. Watermelon Bust, Marshall County High School; 1st Sat. in Aug. Dickens Christmas Festival & Parade, 2nd Sat. in Dec.
Dining
4 Little Pigs Bar-B-Que, 100 Beachwood Ln. Aurora Barbeque, 15927 US 68E. Bad Bob's BBQ, 300 Main St. Belew’s Dairy Bar, 1446 Union Ridge Rd. Benton Drive-In, 1505 Main St. Cafe Chas, Benton Courtsquare. Catfish Kitchen, US 641N. Fast Eddie’s II, 8492 US 68E. Habanero Mexican Grill, 244 US 68E. Hutchen’s B-B-Q, 601 N Main St. J's Steakhouse, 109 Carroll Dr. Los Portales Restaurant, 84 Commerce Blvd. Majestic Pizza and Steak House, 244 US 68E. Marquita’s Place, 11728 US 68E. Parcell’s Deli and Grille, Draffenville Plaza. Familiar Food: Benton: Burger King, Dairy Queen, Domino’s, Godfather’s Pizza, Hardee’s, KFC, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Ponderosa, Subway, Waffle House, Wendy’s; Draffenville: Arby’s, Dairy Queen, Domino’s, Hardee’s, Mr. Gatti’s, Ponderosa, Subway.
Lodging
Benton Inn, 806 Main St.; 22 units. Big Bear Resort, I-24 exit 25A; 24 units. Cedar Knob Resort, 1434 Cedar Knob Rd.; 7 units. Dinner Bell Cottages, US 68; 5 units. Hester’s Resort and Marina, 350 Hesters Rd.; 11 units.
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H king creek resort and marina
972 King Creek Rd. I-24 exit 25., Benton, 42025. Family owned & operated lakeside resort with all cottages lakefront or rear deck lakeview with calm water off the main lake; your private escape from crowds. Quiet & secluded family/fishing atmosphere with 8 cottages – 4 3-bedroom 2-bath, 3 2-bedroom, and 1 1-bedroom – all lakefront or lakeview. Sandy beach with 2 lakefront sundecks. 50 campsites, camp store, shower house, playground, 1 free paddle boat & row boat. Full service marina – dock & boat rentals including bass tracker brand fishing boat, fishing & leisure pontoons, 1 speedboat & 1 deck boat with 150 hp optimax. Feb. 10- Nov. 25. Rates range $100-$260. www.fishinkentucky.com; 270.493.0076.
Malcolm Creek Resort & Marina, US 68 to KY 58E, on Kentucky Lake; 8 units, 25 sites. Quality Inn, I-24 exit 25A; 55 units. Shawnee Bay Resort, 1297 Shawnee Bay Rd.; 13 units.
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Campgrounds & marina
I-24 exit 25, 12710 US Hwy. 68 E, Benton, 42025. At Jonathan Creek Bridge. Open late Mar.-Oct., Motel open year-round. Rates range $57-$265. Motel rooms, cottages, fishing cabins, improved campsites (overnight, seasonal & yearly), primitive tent sites, bath/shower house, full service marina with slip & boat rentals. www.sportsmans-lodge.com; sportsmans@wk.net; 800.733.6716; 270.354.8333. Town and Country Resort, 1425 Gardner Rd.; 32 units. Whispering Oaks on Kentucky Lake, Big Bear Hwy.; 11 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Antiques Et Cetera, 1026 Main St. Fisherman’s Headquarters, 2754 US 641N. Forgotten Past, 3390 US 68E. Hidden Treasures Consignment, Courtsquare. Hodge Podge, 94 Main St. Kentucky Opry Show, US 641, Draffenville. La Belle Maison, 809 Poplar St. Puckett's Jewelry, Courtsquare. Rossi Oliver Boutique, Courtsquare. Shop-O-Rama, 112 US 68E, Draffenville. Story's Touch of Country, Courtsquare. Sydney’s Gifts, 1504 Main St.
Boating and Lakes
Lakeside Campground and Marina, 12363 US 68E, on scenic Jonathan Creek. Town and Country Marina, 1426 Gardner Rd.
Camping and RV Parks
Birmingham Point RV Park, 5295 Barge Island Rd.; 15 sites. Lakeside Camping Resort, 12363 US 68E.
Aurora
Marshall County • CST/CDT • Wet US 68 at KY 80, 8 miles east of Hardin, in the Jonathan Creek Embayment area; access point for Land Between the Lakes. t Kentucky Lake CVB, 93 Carroll Rd., Benton, 42045; www.kentuckylake.org; 800.467.7145; 270.527.3128.
Parks and Recreation
H Kenlake State Resort Park, US 68/KY 80; 1,800 acres; www.parks.ky.gov; 270.474.2211; 800.325.0143. Park Features: pool, picnic shelters, playgrounds, trails, marina, open and covered slips, ramp, rental pontoons, fishing and ski boats, shuffleboard, planned recreation, handicapped facilities, 3D archery range. Some facilities are seasonal. Lodging: Lodge: 48 rooms, restaurant, meeting rooms, recreation room, gift shop. Cottages, 34 cottages from onebedroom to three-bedroom. Open year-round. Camping: 90 sites with utilities, tent camping, service building, snacks; seasonal (reservations available). Golf & Tennis: indoor tennis center and outdoor courts, Nov. 1–Mar.15, 9–10 pm. Special Park Events: •Brunch with the Eagles River Cruise, Jan. •Lunch with the Eagles River Cruise, Jan. •Eagle Watch Weekend, Feb. •Easter Buffet and Egg Hunt, Easter. • Campers Appreciation, Apr. •Mother’s Day Buffet, Mother’s Day. • August 5K, Aug. •Hot August Blues Festival, Aug. •Spooky Spooks, Oct. •Thanksgiving Buffet, Thanksgiving Day. •New Year’s Party, Dec. 31. Festivals and Special Events
Hot August Blues Festival, Aug. Aurora Country Festival, Aurora Community Park; Oct.
Dining
Aurora Landing Restaurant, Kenlake State Park, 542 Kenlake Rd., Hardin. Brass Lantern Restaurant, 16593 US 68E. Four Seasons Restaurant, 4264 US 641, Hardin. Kaylee’s Farmhouse Restaurant, 15649 US 68E.
Lodging
H Aurora’s Kentucky Lake Cottages, 16918 US Hwy. 68 E, Aurora, 42048. ½
mile from Kentucky Lake, LBL. Large fully furnished 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom cottages, motel rooms and mobile homes. Excellent for groups and reunions. Pool, games, pavilion, grills. Rates range from $52-$160. Mon.-Sat. 9-8, Sun. 3-5. www.kylakecottages.com; reservations 270.474.8000. Early American Motel, 16749 US 68E; 20 units. Fin ‘n Feather Lodge, 16695 US 68E; 12 units. Tall Oaks Bay, 93 Honeybee Ln., Hardin; 1 unit.
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Shopping and Entertainment
Baits-N-More, 15663 US 68E. Hitching Post and Old Country Store, 16474 US 68E.
Boating and Lakes
Kenlake Marina, Kenlake State Resort Park, US 68/KY 80.
Camping and RV Parks
Aurora Oaks RV Resort & Campground, US 68; 60 sites. Kenlake Campground, US 68E, Hardin.
Murray
Population17,741•CallowayCounty(Seat/Dry)•CST/CDT•Wet Established 1822; US 641, KY 94. Named friendliest small town in America by Rand McNally & USA Today. Birthplace of Nathan B. Stubblefield who was the 1st to demonstrate the principles of radio in Murray in 1892. t Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau, 201 S 4th St., Murray, 42071; www.tourmurray.com; 270.759.2199; 800.651.1603. Kyle-Oakley Airport, KY 783, 5 miles NW; general aviation. 6,200' runway.
Educational Institutions
Murray State University, Chestnut St., 15 miles west of Kentucky Lake on KY 94; established 1923; enrolls 10,200.
Theatre and Performing Arts Playhouse In The Park, Gil Hopson Dr.
Points of Interest
William “Bill” Cherry Agricultural Exposition Center, 2101 College Farm Rd.
Museums and Galleries
Wrather West Kentucky Museum, Murray State University.
Golf and Tennis
Miller Memorial Golf Course, KY 280; 18 holes. Oaks Country Club, 363 Oaks Country Club Rd.; 18 holes. Sullivan’s Par 3 Golf & Sports Center, 1647 N 16th St.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events Murray/Calloway County Fair, June. Freedom Fest, July. Ice Cream Festival, Court Sq.; Sept. Hazel Celebration, Hazel; 1st Sat. in Oct.
Dining
August Moon, 1550 Lowe’s Dr. Big Apple Café, 1005 Arcadia Cir. Blue & White Grill, 318 Main St., Hazel.
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HRH Dumplin’s, 305 S 12th St. Jasmine, 506 N 12th St. Mugsy's Hideout, 410 Main St. Sirloin Stockade Family Steak House, 932 S 12th St. Tom’s Grille, 1501 N 12th St. Wild Mountain Bakery, 412 Main St. Familiar Food: Applebee’s, Burger King, Captain D’s, Cookout, Cracker Barrel, Culver’s, Dairy Queen, Domino’s, Fazoli's, Hardee’s, Huddle House, KFC, McDonald’s, Mr. Gatti’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Qdoba, Shogun, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Taco John’s, Tumbleweed, Wendy’s.
Lodging
America's Best Value Inn, 517 S 12th St.; 41 units. Best Western University Inn, 1503 N 12th St.; 72 units. Hampton Inn, 1415 Lowes Dr.; 72 units. Holiday Inn Express, 1504 N 12th St.; 64 units. Murray Plaza Lodge, 506 S 12th St.; 35 units. Paradise Resort, KY 972; 17 units. Quality Inn, 1210 N 12th St.; 58 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Carey's Boutique, 1304 Chestnut St. Cheri Theater, 1008 Chestnut St. Gate 28, 310 N 12th St. Hazel Antiques, Main St., Hazel. New Life Christian Book Store, 100 S 5th St. Red Bug Yarn and Gifts, 102 S 6th St. Ribbon Chix, 414 S 12th St. Vintage Rose Emporium, 1203B Chestnut St.
Boating and Lakes
Water's Edge Marina, 274 Tacklebox Ln. Sugar Creek Bay Marina, 159 Resort Rd.
Camping and RV Parks
Holly Green RV Park, 102 Parks St.; 35 sites.
New Concord
Calloway County • CST/CDT • Dry KY 121 near Cypress Creek Bay, Kentucky Lake, on Kentucky-Tennessee state line. t Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau, 201 S 4th St., Murray, 42071; www.tourmurray.com; 270.759.2199; 800.651.1603.
Historic Sites Fort Heiman, Ft. Heiman Rd., off KY 121. 150 acre
site of 1862 Confederate fort. Part of Fort Donelson National Battlefield. Under development; www.nps.gov/fodo; NRHP.
Lodging
Belle's Country Cottages, 9 Lakeview Cabins Dr.; 3 units. Cypress Springs Resort and Restaurant, Off KY 121, 15 miles south of Murray, 2740 Cypress Trl.; 8 units.
Boating and Lakes
Lakeview Marina and Cottages, 165 Lakeview Cabins Dr.; 7 units, 21 sites.
Camping and RV Parks
Lakeview RV Resort, 94 Lakeview Cabins Dr.; 81 sites. Missing Hill Resort and Campground, 234 Dockway Ln.; 7 units, 45 sites. 84 • www.kytravel.com
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Population10,024•GravesCounty(Seat/Dry)•CST/CDT•Moist Julian M. Carroll Purchase Parkway, US 45, KY 80. t Mayfield Tourism Commission, PO Box 111, Mayfield, 42066; www.visitmayfieldgraves.org; 270.247.6106.
Mayfield-Graves County Airport, KY 58E; general aviation; 5,000 foot runway.
Points of Interest
Edana Locus, 201 E College St. Mayfield Ice House, 120 N 8th St. Wooldridge Monuments, US 45N and E Lockridge St.
Museums and Galleries
Mayfield/Graves County Art Guild Gallery, located in Mayfield Ice House, 120 N 8th St. Western Kentucky Museum, located in Mayfield Ice House, 120 N 8th St.
Parks and Recreation
Kaler Bottoms Wildlife Management Area, 408 and Tim Owen Rd., 8 miles NE of Mayfield; KDFWR.
Golf and Tennis
Mayfield Graves Country Club, 1301 W Broadway; 18 holes. Scott Thompson Tennis Center, Housman St.; 6 courts. South Highland Country Club, 3313 KY 303; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Music Fest, Courthouse Sq.; Sat. evenings in June & July. Glory Days, July. Fancy Farm Picnic, St. Jerome Catholic Church, KY 80W, Fancy Farm; 1st Sat. in Aug. Gourd Patch Festival, Mayfield Ice House; 3rd Sat. in Sept.
Dining
Carr's Steakhouse, 213 W Broadway. Catfish Corner, 1930 KY 58E. Chow 45, 1102 KY 45N. Majestic Family Restaurant, 700 S 6th St. Sedalia Restaurant, 5593 KY 97, Sedalia. Southern Red's, 5085 KY 94, Water Valley. Wilma’s Kountry Kitchen, 113 N 12th St.
Familiar Food: Applebee's, Arby's, Burger King, Captain D's, Dairy Queen, Domino's, Hardee's, Huddle House, KFC, McDonald's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Snappy Tomato, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Taco John's, Wendy's.
Lodging
CliAl Lodge, 8868 KY 131; 1 unit. The Grand Home, 200 W Farthing St.; 4 units. Lodge at Emerald Waters, 371 Straight Church Rd.; 8 units. Southern Comfort Suites, 2376 KY 45N; 12 units. Super 8, KY 121N; 47 units. Wingfield Inn, 70 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Backyard Fabrics, 421 KY 893. Grandpa's Attic, 2860 Hwy. 121. Henson Broom Shop & General Store, 1060 KY 348 E, Symsonia. Katie J’s, 505 S 6th St. Mayberry Antique Mall, 114 W Broadway. Pear Tree Mall, 728 E Broadway. Princess Theaters, 1102 Paris Rd. Sissy & Me Too, 408 S 6th St. Urban Artsy, 403 S 6th St. Vintage Depot, 119 W Broadway.
Clinton/COLUMBUS
Population 1,388 • Hickman County (Seat) • CST/CDT • Dry Established 1831. US 51 and KY 58, 9 miles east of Columbus-Belmont State Park and Mississippi River. t Clinton/Hickman County Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 152, Clinton, 42031; 270.653.4369. t KY Great River Region Organization, PO Box 275, Clinton, 42031; www.KyGreatRiverRoad.org; 270.705.0506.
Points of Interest
KY Great River Road National Scenic Byway, Kentucky’s Mississippi River Corridor; Horses & ATV trail riding, Hike and Canoe, Explore Kentucky’s Civil War Heritage Trail, the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, the Blueway ToT Route, and Columbus-Belmont State Park, Wickliffe Mounds.
Museums and Galleries
Hickman County Museum, 221 E Clay St. Hickman County Historical and Genealogical House, 101 Clay St.
Parks and Recreation
H Columbus-Belmont State Park,
West of Clinton on KY 123 and US 58 on the Mississippi River at Columbus; 160 acres on bluff overlooking the river. Civil War site occupied by Confederate and Union forces; A National Trail of Tears site, a scenic byway, and on the KY Heritage Trail. Park Features: huge anchor and chain that were strung across river to stop Union, 7,500 pound cannon; mini-golf, picnic shelter, playground, snack bar, gift shop, hiking trails,conference center (by reservation). Museum with Civil War, local artifacts and exhibits; May–Sept. daily, weekends in Sept. after Labor Day; admission. Camping: 38 sites year-round (reservations available). Special Park Events: •Camper Appreciation Weekend, Apr. •Civil War Days Reenactment, 2nd weekend in Oct. •Un-BOO-lievable Weekend, Oct. www.kytravel.com • 85
Golf and Tennis
Oak Hill Recreation Association, 1125 US 51N; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Festivals and Special Events Fulton Banana Festival, Sept. Christmas Cards in the Park, Nov.–Dec.
Dining
Spring Chicken Festival, Apr. Hickman County Fair, last week in July.
Keg Bar and Grill, 444 Lake St. La Cabana, 200 Lake St. Smoke House Restaurant, 906 Redbud Ln. Familiar Food: Domino’s, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Subway, Wendy’s.
Dining
Kountry Café, 105 N Washington St. Nicky’s B-B-Q, 3243 US 51N. Pizza Pro, 162 Kimbro Ln. Ruby Faye’s Bar-B-Que, 155 US 51S.
Lodging
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Cabin at Bellewoode, 928 KY 2206; 1 unit. Iron Banks Lodge, 11217 State Rt 58W, Columbus; 4 units.
Fulton
Population 2,445 • Fulton County • CST/CDT • Wet US 45, US 51, Julian M. Carroll Parkway, Tennessee state line. t Fulton Tourism Commission, PO Box 1516, Fulton, 42041; 270.472.9000. t KY Great River Region Organization, PO Box 275, Clinton, 42031; www.KyGreatRiverRoad.org. 270.705.0506. Fulton Airport, 1697 KY 2149; general aviation.
Points of Interest
KY Great River Road, US 51, KY 58, 123 and 239; 3,000-mile scenic route along the Mississippi; passes through 4 counties.
Kingsway Motel, 806 W Highland Dr.; 23 units. Oaklawn Cottage B&B, 794 Clark Rd.; 1 unit.
Hickman
Population 2,395 • Fulton County (Seat) • CST/CDT • Wet Established 1837; KY 94, 18 miles west of I-69 on the Mississippi River. t Hickman Recreation, Tourism & Convention Commission, 1812 S 7th St ., Hickman, 42050; 270.236.9335. t K Y Great River Region Organization, PO Box 275, Clinton, 42031; w w w.KyGreatRiverRoad.org; 270.705.0506.
Points of Interest
Carnegie Library Museum & Visitors Center, 808 Moscow Ave.; NRHP. Dorena-Hickman Ferry, off KY 94. KY Great River Road, US 51, KY 58, 123 and 239.
Museums & Galleries
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Museums of KY Great River Road, a veteran museum, Civil War Museum, prehistoric mound building of Native Americans.
Parks and Recreation
Memorial Park, 808 Moscow Ave.
Golf and Tennis
Hickman Country Club, Hickman Country Club, 2779 KY 125; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events Hickman Pecan Festival, Sept.
Dining
Broadway Pizza, 111 Broadway. Hub’s Restaurant, 1802 S 7th St. Little General, 1900 S 7th St.
Shopping and Entertainment
Black’s Pecan, 1302 Moscow Ave. Kentucky Kernel Pecans, 606 Moscow Ave.
Boating and Lakes
Reelfoot Lake, at Kentucky-Tennessee border. Madrid Bend, land totally separated from Kentucky by the Mississippi horseshoe bend; highway access through Tennessee only.
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Population25,024• McCrackenCounty(Seat)•CST/CDT•Wet Established 1827; I-24 (Henry Ward Highway), US 45, US 60 and US 62, on the Ohio River; north of Kentucky and Barkley Lakes; trading center of the Purchase area.
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Visitors Bureau, 128 Broadway, Paducah, 42001. An UNESCO Creative City. This historic river town offers an authentic cultural experience for visitors from around the globe! www.paducah.travel; info@paducah. travel; 800.PADUCAH; 270.443.8783. [See ad, page 86] t Whitehaven Welcome Center, Kentucky Welcome Center, I-24 exit 7 in Paducah; Staffed Mon.–Sat. 8–4:30; 270.554.2077; 800.225.TRIP; www.kentuckytourism.com. Barkley Regional Airport, 2901 Fisher Rd. and US 60, 5 miles west; commercial airport; 1 airline; 6,500' and 5,500' runways.
Points of Interest
Lower Town Arts District, 3rd to 9th Sts., Jefferson St. to Park Ave.; historic neighborhood and working artist community famous for award-winning artist relocation program. Paducah City Hall, 300 S 5th St. (1964); designed by Edward Durell Stone (1902–78); Mon.–Fri. 8–4:30. Paducah McCracken County Convention & Expo Center, 415 Park St.; 61,000 square feet overall; nearly 40,000 square feet of exhibit space. Paducah International Raceway, 4445 Shemwell Ln. Paducah School of Art & Design, 919 Madison. Players Bluegrass Downs, I-24 exit 4. Live harness racing June–July. Simulcasting year-round. Steam Locomotive No. 1518, Kentucky and S Water Sts. The last “Iron Horse” owned by the Illinois Central Railroad.
H THE national Quilt Museum, 215 Jefferson St., Paducah, 42001. Over 13,000 square feet of rotating exhibits featuring quilts and fiber art. Stained glass art, wooden quilt, award-winning gift shop and more! Open year-round Mon.–Sat. 10–5, Mar.–Nov. Sun.1–5; admission $11. www.quiltmuseum.org; 270.442.8856.
Paducah Railroad Museum, 200 Washington St.; railroad equipment/memorabilia; Wed.–Fri. 12–4, Sat. 10–4; $5, open Mar.–Dec., $2 ages 12 and under. H River Discovery Center, 117 S Water St., Paducah, 42001; Interactive exhibits tell the story of the Four Rivers Region, 15-minute film, pilothouse simulator. Mon.–Sat. 9:30–5,Apr.–Nov. Sun. 1–5.Admission $8, seniors $7, ages 3–12 $5. Gift shop. www.riverdiscoverycenter.org; 270.575.9958. William Clark Market House Museum, 121 S 2nd St., Market House Square; complete 1870s drugstore, Civil War exhibits; Mar. 1st–Dec. 20, Mon.–Sat. Noon–4; $4. H Yeiser Art Center, 200 Broadway, Paducah, 42001; Rotating exhibits spotlight regional and diverse art forms and international artists. Tues.–Sat. 10–5; www.theyeiser.org; 270.442.2453.
Theatre and Performing Arts
Carson Center, 100 Kentucky Ave.;regional performing arts. Clemens Fine Arts Center, 4810 Alben Barkley Dr. Market House Theatre, 132 Market House Sq. Paducah "Wall to Wall" Floodwall Murals, downtown.
Two 2017 Paducah Shows Hundreds of Beautiful Quilts World Renowned Quiltmaking Instructors Detail: Magnolia by Claudia Clark Myers and Marilyn Badger
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Museums and Galleries
Lloyd Tilghman House and Civil War Museum, 631 Kentucky Ave.; highlights of western Kentucky’s role in Civil War in 1852 home of General Lloyd Tilghman, CSA, Apr.–Nov. Tues.–Sat. Noon–4; $5, $1 ages 6–12.
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Parks and Recreation
Noble Park, Park Ave. Greenway Trail, 147 Stuart Nelson Park Rd.
Golf and Tennis
Golf Complex, 5980 US 60W; driving range. Midtown Golf Course, 12th and Adams Sts.; 9 holes. Noble Park, Park Ave.; 6 lighted courts. Paul Rowton Indoor Tennis Center, 5705 Old US 60W; 6 indoor courts. Paxton Park Golf Course, 841 Berger Rd.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
H aqs Quiltweek® Spring, Paducah,
Kentucky, Apr. 26-29. Hundreds of Beautiful Quilts. World Renowned Quiltmaking Instructors. Aisles of Fabrics, Machines, and Quilting Supplies. For more information, visit quiltweek.com or call 270.898.7903. CREATE. INSPIRE. ENJOY. TOGETHER. [See ad, page 87] Dogwood Trail Celebration, Apr. Lower Town Arts & Music Festival, Lower Town; May. Bluegrass Downs Live Harness Racing, June–July. McCracken County Fair, June. PaBrewCah Beer Fest, June. Eighth of August Emancipation Celebration, Aug. Paducah 48 Hour Film Project, Aug. Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Show, Carson Park; Sept. Barbecue on the River, Sept.
H aqs Quiltweek® FALL, Paducah,
Kentucky, Sept. 13-16. Hundreds of Beautiful Quilts. World Renowned Quiltmaking Instructors. Aisles of Fabrics, Machines, and Quilting Supplies. For more information, visit quiltweek.com or call 270.898.7903. CREATE. INSPIRE. ENJOY. TOGETHER. [See ad, page 87] Dragon Boat Festival, Sept. Maiden Alley Oktoberfest, Oct. River’s Edge International Film Festival, Nov.
Dining
Backwoods BBQ, I-24 exit 4. Cynthia’s Ristorante, 125 S 2nd St. Doe’s Eat Place, 136 Broadway. Flamingo Row, 2640 Perkins Creek Rd. Freight House, 330 S 3rd St. Italian Grill on Broadway, 314 Broadway. Kirchhoff’s Bakery and Deli, 118 Market House Sq. Max’s Brick Oven Café, 112 Market House Sq. Ristorante Di Fratelli, 211 Broadway. Shandies, 202 Broadway. Starnes Bar-B-Q, 1008 Joe Clifton Dr. Familiar Food: I-24 exit 4: Applebee’s, Bob Evans, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, Logan’s, O’Charley’s, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Pizza Hut, Rafferty’s, Red Lobster, Ryan’s, Steak N Shake, TGI Friday’s; I-24 exit 7: Arby’s, Burger King, Hardee’s, KFC, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
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Lodging
1857 Hotel, 210 Kentucky Ave.; 10 units. America’s Best Value Inn, I-24 exit 3; 41 units. Candlewood Suites, 3940 Coleman Crossing Cir.; 85 units. Country Inn and Suites, I-24 exit 4; 60 units. Courtyard by Marriott, I-24 exit 4; 100 units. Days Inn, I-24 exit 4; 122 units. Drury Inn, I-24 exit 4; 117 units. Drury Suites, I-24 exit 4; 142 units. Fairfield Inn, I-24 exit 4; 82 units. Fox Briar Inn at Riverplace, 100–116 Broadway; 10 units. Hampton Inn, I-24 exit 4; 108 units. Holiday Inn Express, I-24 exit 4; 77 units. Holiday Inn Paducah Riverfront, 600 N 4th St.; 123 units. LaQuinta Inn & Suites, I-24 exit 4; 77 units. Paducah Bed & Breakfast, 1310 Broadway; 9 units. Paducah Harbor Plaza, 201 Broadway; 4 units. Pinecone Retreat, 421 N 7th St.; 1 unit. Quality Suites, I-24 exit 4; 59 units. Residence Inn, I-24 exit 4; 74 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Bricolage Art Collective, 107 Market House Sq. Dry Ground Brewing Company, 3121 Broadway. Four Rivers Harley-Davidson, 3005 Old Husbands Rd. Gander Mountain, 3240 James Sanders Blvd. Hancock's of Paducah, 3841 Hinkleville Rd. Hooper’s Outdoor Center, 219 Broadway. Kentucky Oaks Mall, I-24 exit 4. Maiden Alley Cinema, 112 Maiden Aly. Paducah Beer Werks, 301 N 4th St. Paducah Distilled Spirits (The Moonshine Company), 407 Jefferson St. Paper Pieces, 502 N 5th St. Purple Toad Winery, 4275 US 45S. Silent Brigade Distillery, 426 Broadway. Quilt In A Day, 119 N 4th St.
Camping and RV Parks
Duck Creek RV Park, I-24 exit 11; 80 sites. Fern Lake Campground, I-24 exit 3; 70 sites. Victory RV Park and Campground, I-24 exit 11; 39 sites.
Bardwell/Arlington
Population 723 • Carlisle County (Seat) • CST/CDT • Dry US 62, 20 miles west of Paducah, US 51/62 9 miles south of Wickliffe. t Carlisle County Tourism, PO Box 279, Bardwell, 42023; 270.628.5451. t KY Great River Region Organization, PO Box 275, Clinton, 42031; www.KyGreatRiverRoad.org; 270.705.0506.
Points of Interest
KY Great River Road, US 51, KY 58, 123 and 239; 3,000-mile scenic route along the Mississippi; passes through 4 counties. Mississippi River Trails of KY, Over 20 miles of ATV permitted trails on river roads.
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Parks and Recreation
Doug Travis Wildlife Management Area, KY 123, Berkley, 7 miles south of Bardwell; KDFWR. Grogan’s Paylakes, 1436 KY 80E, Arlington.
Camping and RV Parks
Indian Camp Campground, 849 CR 1217, Arlington.
Golf and Tennis
Dogwood Hills Golf Club, 6805 US 62, Cunningham; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
ATV, Jeep, 4x4 Poker Runs, Apr.–Oct. Carlisle County Fair, Aug. Carlisle Fest & Monster Cat Fish Tournament, Oct.
Dining
51 Grill, 464 US 51N. Hardware Café, 7647 US-62, Cunningham. Prince Pit BBQ, 100 Elm St.
Wickliffe/Barlow/Kevil/ LAcenter
Population 688 • Ballard County (Seat) • CST/CDT • Dry US 51/US 62 and US 60, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers; Ballard County is on the Mississippi Flyway and is famous for its excellent goose hunting. t Ballard County Tourism Center, 547 W Kentucky Dr., La Center, 42056; 270.665.8277. t KY Great River Region Organization, PO Box 275, Clinton, 42031; www.KyGreatRiverRoad.org; 270.705.0506.
Golf and Tennis
Ballard County Country Club, KY 802, LaCenter; 18 holes. Silos Golf & Country Club, 11435 KY 286S, Kevil; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events Bandana Day, Apr. Ballard County Fair, La Center; July. Barlow Day, Barlow; Sept. Wickliffe Harvest Festival, Sept. La Center Day, La Center; Oct.
Dining
Betty’s, 362 Broadway, Barlow. Blue Grass Restaurant, 143 W Kentucky Dr., La Center. Hillbilly Café, 461 Court St. Leigh’s Barbecue, 9405 US 60W, Kevil. The Wagon Wheel, 218 Green St.
Lodging
Hillbilly Ridge B&B, 320 Martin Rd.; 3 units. Grassy Lake Lodge, 2957 Barlow Rd. La Center Motel, 474 W Kentucky Dr., La Center; 28 units. Wickliffe Motel, 520 N 4th St.; 18 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Indian Hills Trading Post, 101 Green St. Boutique Shopping Trail, 13+ unique shoppes in 4-adjoining counties: Fulton, Hickman, Carlisle & Ballard.
Points of Interest
Ft Jefferson Hill Welcome Center & Memorial Cross, US 51S, Wickliffe. KY Great River Road, US 51, KY 58, 123 and 239; 3,000-mile scenic route along the Mississippi; passes through 4 counties. KY Veteran & Patriot Museum, 635 Phillips Dr., Wickliffe.
Historic Sites H Wickliffe Mounds State HISTORIC Site, 28 miles west of Paducah, 94 Green St.; Wickliffe; site of prehistoric Mississippian mound culture. Park Features: Museum displaying excavation and artifacts. Welcome Center, gift shop, trails, picnic area; open Apr.–Oct. Wed.–Sun. open 9–5.
Museums and Galleries
Barlow House Museum, US 60W, Barlow.
Parks and Recreation
Ballard Wildlife Management Area, Wildlife Lodge Rd., 30 miles west of Paducah, 15 miles north of Barlow (US 60 to La Center, 6 miles north on KY 358, left on KY 1105 through Bandana, right on KY 473). Drake Lake Archery Range, 8225 Conway Rd., Kevil. Waldon Hunting Lodge, 779 Colvin Lake Rd., Kevil. Westvaco Wildlife Management Area, south on KY 123, west on CR 1313.
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Kentucky's Appalachians
Kentucky's mountains offer scenery and an Appalachian cultural heritage which give this region a character all its own. Daniel Boone National Forest carves a path through 21 Kentucky counties and includes the Red River Gorge National Geological Area and many lakes. Outdoor adventure opportunities abound with eight state parks providing additional recreation facilities.
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Ashland
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Pikeville/Breaks
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Daniel Boone Country
Cumberland Gap National Historic Park, just south of Middlesboro, and Breaks Interstate Park, shared by Kentucky and Virginia, are found in this region. There are also eight state parks, including Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, home of the only "Moonbow" in the western hemisphere, and plenty of outdoor adventure.
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London/Laurel Lake
London.................................... 117 Manchester.. ............................. 118 McKee..................................... 119 Renfro Valley/Mt. Vernon............. 119
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Population6,845 • RowanCounty (Seat/Dry) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1856. US 60, I-64; northernmost city in Daniel Boone National Forest, northeast of Cave Run Lake. Official KY Trail Town.
t Morehead Tourism COMMISSION Outdoor adventures await in Morehead, KY! Morehead is the place to go for outdoor adventures, featuring both Cave Run Lake and the Sheltowee Trace NRT. Adventures await on the water & trails—start planning today at www.moreheadtourism.com or call 606.780.4342. Stop by 111 E 1st St., Morehead, 40351.
Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A. Thomas Regional
Airport, 1000 Kissick Rd., Farmers; 5,500' runway;general aviation.
Educational Institutions
Cora Wilson Stewart Moonlight Museum, Morehead State University; Appalachian nighttime reading and writing class building example. Hkentucky folk Art Center, 102 W 1st St.; Kentucky’s only folk art museum. Visit the museum store. Open Mon.–Sat. 9–5. Free admission. www.kyfolkart.org; 606.783.2204. [See ad, page 92] Eagle Trace Golf Course, KY 801. Morehead State University’s wooded public 18-hole par 72 course; playable for all levels.
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Minor E Clark Fish Hatchery, KY 801, 4.5 miles south of I-64 exit 133, south of US 60, 8 miles west of Morehead; one of largest warmwater hatcheries; Mon.–Fri. 7–3 year-round; free. MSU Farm Complex and Arena, KY 377. Rowan County Arts Center, 205 E Main St.; former Rowan County Courthouse; Mon.–Fri. 10–4.
Morehead State University, 150 University Blvd. Established 1887; 500-acre campus; enrolls 9,300.
Festivals and Special Events
Cave Run Storytelling Festival, Twin Knobs Campground; Sept. Morehead Arts and Eats Festival, Main St.; Sept. Poppy Mountain Bluegrass Festival, Poppy Mountain; Sept. Hometown Holiday, downtown; Dec.
Dining
All Seasons Café, 134 E Main St. Artsy Tartsy, 170 E Main St. The Bakery on Main, 178 E Main St. China Café, 228 W Main St. China Star, 1340 Flemingsburg Rd. Cracker Barrel, 1698 Flemingsburg Rd. Don Senor, 140 Toms Dr. Fuzzy Duck Coffee Shop, 159 E Main St. Hibachi Express, 408 Flemingsburg Rd. La Finca Mexican Restaurant, 234 E Main St. Melini Cucina Ristorante, 608 E Main St. Mi Monterrey, 212 Morehead Plz. Pasquale's, 182 E Main St. Pop's Southern Style BBQ, 110 KY Hwy. 801 S. Reno’s Roadhouse, 1695 Flemingsburg Rd. Root-a-Bakers, 313 Flemingsburg Rd. Yamato Steak House, 125 Flemingsburg Rd. Familiar Food: Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dairy Queen, Domino’s, Hardee’s, Huddle House, Jimmy John’s, KFC, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Mr. Gatti’s, Papa John’s, Penn Station, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Cave Run Cabins, 46 Carey Cemetery Rd.; 9 units. Cave Run Lodging, 1190 KY 801S; 9 units. Comfort Inn and Suites, I-64 exit 133; 65 units. Days Inn, I-64 exit 137; 48 units. Hampton Inn, I-64 exit 137; 64 units. Holiday Inn Express, I-64 exit 137; 50 units. Mountain Lodge, I-64 exit 137; 28 units. Red Roof Inn, I-64 exit 137; 45 units. Super 8, I-64 exit 137; 56 units.
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Shopping and Entertainment
Calico Patch Quilt Shop, 155 Bluebank Rd. Daddy’s Daughter, Main St. Morehead Cinemas, 200 Newtowne Sq. MSU Bookstore, 100 University Blvd. Old School House Antique and Craft Mall, 82 Old US 60.
Boating and Lakes
Cave Run Lake, I-64 exit 123, east on US 60, south on KY 211; 8,270-acre lake within the Daniel Boone National Forest extending into 4 counties. Cave Run Marinas Longbow Marina, KY 1274.
Camping and RV Parks
Poppy Mountain Campground, 3715 US 60E, 1,000 sites. US Forest Service Campsites on Cave Run Lake, KY 801, south of US 60: Claylick Boat-In Campground, (access by boat only); Twin Knobs Group Use Area; East Group Use Area; Tent Group Use Area; West Group Use Area (day use only); Twin Knobs Recreation Area.
Mt. Sterling
Population 6,895 • Montgomery County (Seat/Dry) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1792; US 60 and US 460, I-64, east of Lexington.
t M t. St e r l i n g / M o nt g o m e ry County Tourism Commission, Home
of the Smalltown America Festival, October Court Days, Indian Creek and Old Silo Golf Course, Ruth Hunt Candies & Gateway Regional Arts Center. 126 W Main St., Mt. Sterling 40353; www.mtsterlingtourism.com; 866.415.7439. [See ad, page 93]
Mt. Sterling/Montgomery County Airport, US 60, 1 mile west; general aviation; 5,000' runway.
Points of Interest
Ascension Episcopal Church, 48 W High St.; built 1878; noted for Walnut tracery. Ruth Hunt Candy Factory and Store, 550 N Maysville St. Woodford Reserve Bourbon Balls, Blue Monday cream candy bars and more!
H Smalltown America Festival,
Historic downtown, Aug. 19, 2017. A weekend of fun activites for the entire family. Features a 5K race, talent show, arts and crafts festival, corn hole tournament and car show. www.mtsterlingtourism.com; 859.498.8732; 866.415.7439. [See ad, page 9] Boo Fest, Easy Walker Park; Oct.
HOctober Court Days, Kentucky’s oldest
festival with handmade crafts, collectibles, tools, clothing, sorghum, a variety of foods & more. A 200+ year old tradition bringing thousands into downtown Mt. Sterling for this annual 4-day event. Oct. 13-16, 2017. www.mtsterlingtourism.com; 866.415.7439. [See ad, page 9]
Dining
Berryman’s Tastee Treat, 305 E Main St. El Camino Real Mexican Restaurant, 186 Evans Ave. Indian Creek Restaurant, 1223 Camargo Rd. Melini Cucina Italian Ristorante, 908 Indian Mound Dr. Spoonful of Sugar Café, 18 W Main St. Tomatoes and Flames, 32 S Maysville Rd. Familiar Food: Applebee’s, Arby’s, Bojangles, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Giovanni’s, Hardee’s, KFC, Krystal, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Little Caesars, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Steak & Shake, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Budget Inn, I-64 exit 110; 31 units. Days Inn, I-64 exit 110; 94 units. Comfort Inn & Suites, I-64 exit 110; 61 units. Ramada Limited, I-64 exit 110; 68 units.
Museums and Galleries
HGateway Regional Arts Center,
101 E Main St., Mt. Sterling, 40353. Housed in 1883 Gothic church. Your “Doors to the Arts” in Mt. Sterling, featuring an art shop, monthly gallery exhibit, several performance and studio areas. Houses the Contemporary Kenyan Art Collection-a permanent exhibit; Tues.–Fri. 10–5, Sat. 11:30–4:30. www.gatewayregionalartscenter.com; 859.498.6264. Montgomery County History Museum, 36 Broadway. Starting point for downtown walking tours. Tues.–Sat. 10–2.
Golf and Tennis
Easy Walker Park, Osborne Dr.; 6 lighted courts. Indian Creek Golf Course, 223 Camargo Rd.; 18 holes. Old Silo Golf Club, 350 Silver Lake Rd.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
First Friday Market, S Maysville Rd.; 1st Fri. June-Sept. 6-9 pm. Courthouse Cruise In, 1st Sat. May-Sept. 6-9 pm. Montgomery County Fair, end of July–beginning of Aug.
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Shopping and Entertainment
The Blue Rose, 26 S Maysville Rd. Bob’s Music World, 6 W Main St. Boxwood's Home & Gifts, 12 E Main St. The Farmer's Wife Boutique, 11 E High St. Judy Drive-In Theatre, 4078 Maysville Rd. KY Artisan Exchange, 47 Maysville Rd. Lighthouse Candles, 28 E Main St. Native Twist, 31 S Maysville Rd. Ollie's Bargain Outlet, 217 Indian Mound Dr. Oopsie Daisies Children's Clothing, 2 W Main St. Riley Renee's, 1103 Indian Mound Dr. Robert’s Antiques, 37 S Maysville St. Rudy's Unlimited, 114 E Locust. The Soap Deli, 30 E Main St. Sterling Art & Antiques, 21 E Main St. Sterling Lanes/Tenth Frame Cinema, 930 Camargo Rd. Sterling Thimble Quilt Shop, 5060 Maysville Rd. Two Sisters Pumpkin Patch, 5000 Van Thompson Rd.
Owingsville/Salt Lick
Bath County • EST/EDT • Dry Owingsville: Population 1,530 • County Seat US 60, 2 miles north of I-64 on KY 36. Salt Lick: Population 303 • US 60, 7 miles east of Owingsville, 10 miles west of Morehead.
t Bath County Tourism, www.bathcountytourism.com. Points of Interest
Bourbon Iron Furnace, KY 36, 2 miles south of Owingsville. Clear Creek Furnace, FS 129, 5 miles south of Salt Lick. Owings House, 49 W Main St., Owingsville.
Parks and Recreation
Coyle Country Stables, US 60, Owingsville. US Forest Service Recreation Areas, take KY 211S 3.5 miles from Salt Lick; Clear Creek Picnic Area & Iron Furnace; Clear Creek Shooting Range; Clear Creek Recreation Area & Pioneer Weapons Hunting Area; White Sulphur ATV Trail.
Golf and Tennis
Carrington Greens, 11980 KY 36E, Salt Lick; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Bath County Farmers Market, I-64 exit 123, Owingsville; May–Oct., Tues., Fri. and Sat. Owingsville Lions Horse Show, Lions Club Park, Owingsville; July 4th weekend.
Dining
Greene’s Restaurant, 9362 US 60, Salt Lick. Mi Monterrey Mexican Restaurant, 53 Miller Dr., Owingsville. Midland Grocery and Frosty Freeze, 11295 US 60E, Salt Lick. Familiar Food: Owingsville: Dairy Queen, McDonald’s, Subway.
Shopping and Entertainment
Bath County Florist, 37 S Court St., Owingsville. Bluegrass Raceway Park, 674 Wells Rd., Owingsville. Debbie’s Music Show House, 8137 US 60, Salt Lick. Hung Up on Country, 8524 US 60E, Salt Lick. Kentucky Market Pavilion, 2914 US 60E. Lighthouse Candles, 341 Cave Run Lake Rd., Salt Lick.
Camping and RV Parks
Cave Run Resort and Stables, 1051 McClain Cemetery Rd., Salt Lick; 30 sites. Outpost RV Park and Campground, 340 Cave Run Lake Rd., Salt Lick; 100 sites. US Forest Service Campsites in Daniel Boone National Forest, south of US 60 via KY 211S from Salt Lick; Clear Creek Campground, fee; White Sulphur Horse Camp, FS 105, fee. US Forest Service Campsites on Cave Run Lake, Zilpo Recreation Area, I-64 exit 123, US 60E, KY 211S, left on Clear Creek Road, left on FS 918 for 9 miles; 172 sites, fee.
Frenchburg
Population 486 • Menifee County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Dry US 36 and US 460, southeast of Mt. Sterling on US 460, between Cave Run Lake and Red River Gorge. City named for Judge Richard French; county named for Richard H. Menifee who opposed each other for election to Congress in 1837.
t Fr e n c h b ur g / M e n i f e e C o un t y C h a m b e r o f Commerce/Tourism, 46 Back St., Frenchburg, 40322; w w w . f r e n c h b u r g m e n i f e e . o r g ; 6 0 6 . 76 8 .9 0 0 0 . Museums and Galleries
Swamp Valley Museum, 7143 US 460, Denniston.
Parks and Recreation
Appalachian Zipline, 997 Bluebird Ln. Ben’s Cave Run Riding, 159 Deskins Ln. Broke Leg Falls, US 460, 10 miles east; 60' waterfall. Clifty Wilderness, located in Red River Gorge area. Red River Gorge, Mountain Parkway exit 40 at Slade (approximately 50–60 miles southeast of Lexington in Daniel Boone National Forest near Natural Bridge State Resort and Slade); Red River is a National Wild and Scenic River; gorge is 27,000 boulder-strewn acres of woodlands, streams, sandstone cliffs, overlooks, over 150 sandstone arches, waterfalls, rare plant, animal life; NNL.
Festivals and Special Events
Music in the Park, 1st Fri. May–Sept. Menifee Mountain Memories Festival, 1st Fri. in June. Pedals and Blooms Festival, 2nd weekend in June.
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Dining
Cornbread Café, 1141 KY 36. Familiar Food: Main St., Subway.
Lodging
Howard’s Rentals, KY 1274; 1 unit. Mountain Muskie Lodge, KY 1274; 7 units. Pine Tree Rentals, 2038 KY 1274; 2 units.
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Longbow Marina, Cave Run Lake, 8020 KY 1274.
Camping and RV Parks
West Liberty
Population 3,435 • Morgan County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Dry Established 1823; US 460, KY 7 on Licking River, east of Daniel Boone National Forest; 14 miles north of Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway, 25 miles south of I-64.
t West Liberty Tourism, 565 Main St., West
Points of Interest
Morgan County Wellness Center, 1412 Hwy 7 N. Old Mill Park, Riverside Dr. on the Licking River; original site of Wells’ grist mill. Wrigley Arch, KY 711, off KY 7, passes through the arch.
Golf and Tennis
Pleasant Valley County Club, 3031 Liberty Rd.;9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Bluegrass Music Festival, Old Mill Park; 2nd weekend in July. Morgan County Sorghum Festival, last weekend in Sept.
Dining
Freezer Fresh, 598 Prestonburg St. Pizza Place, 764 Main St. Familiar Food: McDonald’s, Subway.
Lodging
Days Inn, 1613 W Main St.; 46 units.
Shopping and Entertainment Another Season’s Gifts, 412 Main St. Paisley Posey, 517 Main St.
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Population 21,684 • Boyd County (Moist) • EST/EDT • Wet I-64, US 60, on Ohio River; major urban area of eastern Kentucky, historically known as the area where coal meets iron. (Catlettsburg is the Boyd County seat, population 2,231; south on US 23.)
t Ashland Area Convention and
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offers a pleasing blend of history, culture, scenic venues, outdoor recreation and annual festivals, guaranteed to provide you with true southern hospitality! For details about attractions around Ashland, call or write the friendly people at the Ashland Area CVB, 1509 Winchester Ave., Ashland, 41101; www.visitashlandky.com; 606.329.1007; 800.377.6249. [See ad, page 96]
Points of Interest
ABC Quilt Alley, quilt blocks painted on Ashland area barns and buildings. Ashland Flood Wall Murals, historic murals of local places and events. Blue Ribbon Fox Hunters Lodge, 15842 Bayberry Dr., Catlettsburg; Weekly bluegrass music. Boyd County War Memorial, Armco Park Smt. Catlettsburg Floodwall Murals, 2000 block of Center St., Catlettsburg. Murals of 1949 Centennial Parade. Country Music Highway, US 23; tribute to eastern Kentucky country music. Jesse Stuart Foundation, 4440 13th St. Jesse Stuart’s works are preserved, published and sold at this regional Press and Bookstore. Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave. Performing Arts in the converted Historic Theatre. www.kytravel.com • 95
Steen Cannon Factory, 515 29th St. Civil War era cannons manufactured. Wolfpen Woods Pioneer Village, 939 Bolts Fork Rd.; Rush. Open one weekend in Sept. Local history.
Historic Sites
Clinton Furnace, US 60 at KY 538; historic iron furnace built 1833 by Poage brothers.
Museums and Galleries
Cedar Knoll Galleria, 10699 US 60, Ste. 43. Fannin Antique Car Museum, US 60W. Frame Up Gallery, 1436 Winchester Ave. Highlands Museum & Discovery Center, 1620 Winchester Ave. Pendleton Art Center, 1537 Winchester Ave. Steen Military Museum, 1645 Winchester Ave. UPStairs Gallery, 1430 Winchester Ave.
Tours and Sightseeing
Ashland Historical Tour, in downtown Ashland self-guided tours of historical sites.
Golf and Tennis
Ashland Tennis Center, 1300 Oakview Rd.; 4 indoor, 11 outdoor courts. Austin Hills Golf Course, 4135 State Rte. 5; 9 holes. Central Park, Central Ave.; 5 courts. Diamond Links Golf Club, KY 3, Catlettsburg; 18 holes. Sandy Creek Golf Course, 9701 Meade Springer Rd.; 18 holes.
Parks and Recreation
AK Sports Park, 4535 Blackburn Ave. Skateboarding facilities, soccer, .5 mile walking trail, baseball. Armco Park, US 60 & 176. Disc Golf, Summit.
Central Park, downtown; 47 acres, sports/picnic/play areas; ancient burial mounds. Dawson Park, 6th St. and Central Ave. Public pool, playground equipment, 2 basketball courts. Rush Off Road, 100 Four Mile Rd. ATV-RZR Trails. YMCA, 3232 Old 13th St.
Festivals and Special Events
Salute to Veterans, Central Park; Memorial Day. Ferkin’ Fest, downtown; June. Kentucky Music Trail Concert Series, June-Aug. Summer Motion, Central Park; 4th of July weekend. Boyd County Fair, July.
HAshland Poage Landing Days,
Arts & crafts, local & national entertainers, great food, fiddle festival, children's activities, car & motorcycle show & Sun. Homecoming Bluegrass Gospel Concert. Downtown Ashland, US 23; 3rd weekend in Sept.; www.poagelandingdays.com; 800.377.6249. Labor Fest, Central Park, Labor Day. Holy Family Septemberfest, Sept. Great Bowls of Fire Chilifest, 14th St. parking lot; Sept. Catlettsburg Labor Day Celebration, downtown Catlettsburg; Sept. Catlettsburg Trade Days, 2nd weekend in Oct. Holidays at the Highlands (Museum), Nov. Christmas Parade, downtown; Tues. before Thanksgiving. Festival of Trees, Paramount Arts Center; Thanksgiving week.
HWinter Wonderland Of Lights, Tour Central Park and downtown area with over 800,000 lights and more than 40 holiday displays and decorations. Follow Santa's reindeer as they journey through communities of Boyd & Greenup Counties. Mid Nov.–Jan. 2; 800.377.6249; www.winterwonderlandoflights.com. Dining
Alma's Italian Restaurant, 15th St. & Greenup Ave. The Ambassador, 1701 Central Ave. Andy’s Sweet and Savory, 1537 Winchester Ave. Bella Fonte Italian Restaurant, 1320 Carter Ave. Callihan's American Pub & Grill, US 60W. Fiesta Bravo, 500 Winchester Ave. Fuji Japanese Sushi & Steak House, 915 13th St. Gab's Grub, US 60 W. J J Restaurant, 5260 13th St. La Finca Mexican Restaurant, 1201 Greenup Ave. Red's Place, 2416 Winchester Ave. Rosie’s Restaurant, 8869 US 60W, Rush. Trés Harmanos, US 60, also Winchester Ave. Familiar Food: Arby's, Burger King, Captain D’s, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Mr. Gatti’s, Pizza Hut, Steak & Shake, Subway, Taco Bell, Texas Roadhouse,Wendy’s; Catlettsburg: Wendy’s, Zanzi’s.
Lodging
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Ashland Inn, 3020 Winchester Ave.; 54 units. Ashland Plaza Hotel, 1 Ashland Plz.; 157 units. Bluegrass Inn, 1835 Winchester Ave.; 77 units. Budget Inn Express, 3466 13th St.; 34 units. Days Inn, I-64 exit 185; 63 units.
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Fairfield Inn, 12700 KY 180; 60 units. Four Seasons Motel, 2317 Winchester Ave.; 9 units. Hampton Inn, I-64 exit 185; 60 units. Holiday Inn Express, I-64 exit 185; 87 units. Knights Inn, 7216 US 60; 122 units. Quality Inn, 4708 Winchester Ave.; 55 units. Ramada Limited, US 23S, Catlettsburg; 69 units. Winchester Inn, 2280 Winchester Ave.; 22 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
A Boutique, 1616 Carter Ave. Ashland Town Center, 500 Winchester Ave. Blue Ribbon Bowling Lanes, Winchester Ave. Cinemark Movies 10, US 23. Deliverance Farm Cabin Antiques, 22937 Long Branch Rd., Rush; May–Oct. Donnie’s Tri-State Formal Wear, 240 Winchester Ave. Don’s Men’s Shop, 15th St. Frame Up Gallery and Café Zeal, 1436 Winchester Ave. Garden Roller Rink, US 60. Jesse Stuart Foundation, US Rt. 60. Phoenix 10 Theatre, KYOVA Mall, 10699 US 60. KYOVA Tri-State Mall, I-64 exit 185. Lara’s Bridals and Formals, 1505 Winchester Ave. Reggie’s Attic Antiques & Collectibles, 3001 Greenup Ave. SuperHero Creamery & T-Shirt, 216 15th St. Wilma’s Dress Shop, KYOVA Mall, 10699 US 60.
Camping and RV Parks H A s h l an d / H u nt i n g t o n W e s t KOA, 80 KOA Ln., Argillite, 41121. I-64 exit 179, 3
minutes from exit with easy on/off access. Open all year. 93 full hookup RV sites, 9 tent sites, 4 deluxe cabins, Wi-Fi and cable. Pool, mini-golf. Campground store and laundry. www.ashlandkoa.com; 606.929.5504; 800.562.2649.
Greenup
Population 1,188 • Greenup County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Dry Established 1818; north of Ashland on US 23, the Country Music Highway, northeast of Greenbo Lake State Resort Park.
t Greenup County Tourism & Convention Commission,
100 McConnell House Dr., PO Box 100, Wurtland; 866.898.8077; 606.834.0007. Ashland Regional Airport, 501 Scott St.; general aviation; 5,600 foot runway.
Points of Interest
Greenup Locks and Dam, on the Ohio River. Jesse Boone Cabin, Greenup County Fairgrounds.
Parks and Recreation HGreenbo Lake State Resort PARK,
KY 1 south of Greenup and US 23, 18 miles north of I-64; 3,330 acres with Greenbo Lake; www.parks.ky.gov; 606.473.7324; 800.325.0083. Park Features: •fishing, hiking, public pool, marina, slips, ramp, scuba diving, rental pontoon, row/motor boats and canoes,picnic shelter, mountain bike/horse trails, playgrounds, mini-golf, basketball, organized recreation.
•Buffalo Furnace, in state park. Iron production ended about 1875, typical of many in the area. Lodging: Jesse Stuart Lodge (named in honor of famed Kentucky author and poet who lived near Greenup), 36 rooms, Anglers’ Cove restaurant, conference center, lodge pool, gift shop. Camping: 58 sites with utilities and wi-fi (35 primitive), service bldg., grocery (seasonal, reservations available); equestrian camping, 9 primitive sites. Tennis: 2 courts; open year-round. Special Park Events: •Scrapbooking Weekend, Jan. •Valentine’s Getaway, Feb. •Railroad Weekend, Mar. •Rail City Dulcimer Festival, Apr. •Claylick Loop Trail Hike, Apr. •Genealogy Weekend, Apr. •Quilt Show, Apr. •Tractor Show, May. •Jr. Fishing Tournament, July. •Summer Scrapbooking Weekend, Aug. •Camper Trade Days, Sept. •Jesse Stuart Weekend, Sept. •Camper Halloween, Oct. •Holiday Open House, Dec. Jesse Stuart State Nature Preserve, W Hollow Rd., off KY 1. Oldtown Covered Bridge, off KY 1, SE of Greenbo Lake State Resort, over the Little Sandy River; pedestrian traffic only; NRHP, KDP. South Shore Wildlife Management Area, north of US 23, South Shore; KDFWR.
Golf and Tennis
Lakes Golf Club, 5549 KY 7, South Shore; 9 holes. Oaks Golf Club, KY 693, Flatwoods; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Horse Show, Greenup County Fairgrounds; last Sat. in July. Greenup County Fair, Greenup County Fairgrounds; 1st week in Sept. Greenup Old Fashion Days, Oct.
Dining
Gerber’s, Town Hill Plaza. Familiar Food: Arby’s, Dairy Queen, Giovanni’s, Golden Corral, Hardee’s, KFC, Little Caesars, McDonald’s, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Budget Inn, 505 US 23; 26 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Mom’s Cotton Shop, 2035 Ashland Rd. White Eagle Antiques, 509 Bellefonte St., Russell.
Boating and Lakes
Greenbo Lake, KY 1 south of Greenup; 225 acres; built 1955; fishing, dock, ramp, camping; KDP. www.kytravel.com • 97
Camping and RV Parks
Serenity Acres, 1409 Beechy Crk., South Shore; 13 sites plus primitive sites.
russell
Population 3,296 • Greenup County • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1818; on the south bank of the Ohio River in Greenup County.
t Greenup County Tourism & Convention Commission, 100 McConnell House Dr., PO Box 100, Wurtland, 41144; 606.834.0007.
t Russell City Hall, 410 Ferry St.; 606.836.9666. Lodging
Best Western River Cities, 31 Russell Plaza Dr., Ashland; 58 units.
Festivals and Special Events
Russell Railroad Days, 1st weekend in June. Christmas Parade, Dec.
Grayson
Population 4,217 • Carter County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1844; I-64, US 60, on Little Sandy River, N of Grayson Lake State Park southeast of Carter Caves State Resort Park.
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C i t y o f G r a y s o n To u r i s m & C o n v e n t i o n Commission, 200 N Carol Malone Blvd., Grayson, 41143; www.heartoftheparks.com; 606.474.8740. t Grayson Welcome Center, Kentucky Welcome Center, I-64W mile marker 173; Staffed Mon.–Sat. 8:30–4:30; 606.474.4333; 800.225.TRIP; www.kentuckytourism.com.
Educational Institutions
Kentucky Christian University, 100 Academic Pkwy.; enrolls 615; established 1919; 4 year program; co-ed.
Parks and Recreation HGrayson Lake State Park, KY 7, south
of Grayson, 1,512 acres on 1,500 acre Grayson Lake. Most facilities are seasonal. Park Features: Picnic area/shelter, boat launch, fishing, playground, hiking trails, organized recreation programs (summer only). Camping: 71 sites (reservations available). Golf: 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Pot of Gold Antique Show and Sale, Apr. Memory Days, May. Rudy Fest Bluegrass Festival, Carter County Fairgrounds; June. Carter County Thunder, Carter County Fairgrounds; June. Carter County Fair, Carter County Fairgrounds; 2nd week in Aug. Old Time Machinery and Antique Show, KY 7; Sept. Hwy. 60 Yard Sale, Oct. Funtober Fest, Oct. Homemakers Christmas Craft Show, 3rd weekend in Nov. Christmas Parade, Dec. Grayson Hometown Holidays, Dec. 98 • www.kytravel.com
Dining
A and A Café, 1051 KY 7N. Bayso's Sports Pub, 111 S Hord St. China House, 789 N Carol Malone Blvd. Happi Hut, 203 S Carol Malone Blvd. MaMa Hazel's, 122 S Carol Malone Blvd. Melini Cucina Italian Ristorante, 209 S Carol Malone Blvd. Simply the Best Bar & Grill, 1051 N State Hwy. 7. Toro Loco, 610 N Carol Malone Blvd. Tres Hermanos, 502 E Main St. Familiar Food: Arby’s, Dairy Queen, Giovanni’s, Huddle House, KFC, Little Caesars, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Subway, Taco Bell, Tudor's Biscuit World, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Days Inn Grayson, I-64 exit 172; 44 units. Guesthouse Inn and Suites, I-64 exit 172; 60 units. Quality Inn Grayson, I-64 exit 172; 60 units. Super 8 Grayson, I-64 exit 172; 79 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
The Chicken Coop, 76 Chicken Coop Rd. Dixie Lanes, 530 N Carol Malone Blvd. Heavenly Treasures, 209 Robert & Mary Ave. Homespun Sisters, 128 S Carol Malone Blvd. Horton Brothers & Brown, 128 E Main St. Little Sandy Speedway, 2061 KY 1661. My Splendid Home, 109 E Main St. Our Country Home, 3759 KY 1. Rocksprings Winery and Vineyard, 1081 Rock Springs Rd. Willard Speedway, 2497 EK Mines Branch Rd.
Boating and Lakes
Grayson Lake Marina, KY 7. Prichard's Outdoor Kayak & Canoe Adventures, 5436 KY Rt 7. US Army Corps of Engineers, Grayson Lake, Off I-64, near Grayson, west of Ashland; 1,500 acres in Carter and Elliott counties; shoreline ranges from gently sloping to scenic canyon. Grayson Dam on the Little Sandy River, off KY 7.
Camping and RV Parks
Cabin Creek RV Park, 238 Cabin Creek Rd. Shady Valley Campground & Cabin Rentals, 5436 S State Hwy. 7. Valley Breeze RV Campground, 878 KY 1947; 17 sites.
Olive Hill
Population 1,599 • Carter County • EST/EDT • Wet US 60, south of I-64 on Tygarts Creek. Official KY Trail Town.
t Olive Hill Community Development Center, 225 Roger Patton Dr., Olive Hill, 41164. Museums and Galleries
Northeastern Kentucky Museum, 1385 Carter Caves Rd.
Parks and Recreation HCarter Caves State Resort Park,
Near Olive Hill, west of Ashland, KY 182, off US 60 and I-64, 25 miles east of Morehead. Open year-round. 2,000-acre park
Kentucky's Appalachians EASTERN REGION
in beautiful region of cliffs, streams, caves. www.parks.ky.gov; 606.286.4411; 800.325.0059. Park Features: Gift shop, gem mining, lake, pool, organized canoe trips, fishing, horseback riding, picnic shelters, playground, woodland amphitheatre, mini-golf, planned recreation, 30 miles of hiking trails. Cave Tours of X Cave and Cascade Cavern; open year-round; Saltpetre & Bat Cave open May–Sept. Cascade Caverns State Nature Preserve, contains a beautiful hemlock forest along Tygarts Creek that protects several plants more commonly found in the cooler northern climates. Open to the public for hiking, birding and nature study. Lodging: Lodge: 28 rooms, restaurant, meeting rooms. Cottages: 11 two-bedroom, 1 three-bedroom; open year-round. Camping: 89 sites with utilities, 30 tent sites, 8 horse campsites, 3 bathhouses, laundry (reservations available). Golf & Tennis: 9 holes, cart and club rentals; 1 court. Special Park Events: •Winter Adventure Weekend, Jan. •Valentine Dinner Theatre, Feb. •Eastern Mining Collectors Assn. Spring Show, Mar. •BYOK Tygart Creek Kayak Float, Mar. •Easter Weekend Getaway, Apr. •Wildflower Pilgrimage, Apr. •Pioneer Life Week, July. •Fraley Festival of Traditional Music, Sept. •Haunted Trail, Oct. •Murder Mystery Theatre, Nov.
Festivals and Special Events
Grayson Garden Tour, June. Carter County Shrine Bluegrass Festival, Shrine Park; July. Christmas on the Hill, Dec.
Dining
Fabulous Foods, 16 Reeves Branch Rd. Tyler’s Pizza, 161 Railroad St. Walker’s Family Restaurant, 109 Railroad St. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, McDonald’s, Subway.
Lodging
John Hunt Morgan B&B, 120 W Tom T Hall Blvd.; 5 units. Spanish Manor Inn, 10095 US 60E; 8 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Pappy Jack's, 9167 W US Hwy. 60. Rayburn Arts and Crafts, 2612 KY 1662. Sally’s Flowers and Gifts, 291 W Tom T Hall Blvd. Shops on the Hill, 110 Comet Dr. Trixie's Treasures, 109 W Tom T Hall Blvd.
Camping and RV Parks
Lazy Gait Horse Camp, 1624 Halfway Br., Carter; 19 sites.
Louisa
Population 2,467 • Lawrence County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1823; US 23, 34 miles south of Ashland on the Big Sandy River.
t Lawrence County Tourism Commission, 315 E Madison St., PO Box 267,
Louisa, 41230. Explore Louisa and Lawrence County, KY. An area rich in heritage and history. For a secluded getaway, visit Lawrence County Park. Check us out on our web page: w w w.lawr enc e c ok y t our ism.com; 6 0 6 .6 38 .0 078 . [See ad, page 99]
Points of Interest
Country Music Highway, US 23, A tribute to E KY country music. Fred M. Vinson Museum & Birthplace, 319 E Madison St., Courthouse Sq.; Vinson was born in the family quarters of the Lawrence County Jail in 1890 where his father was the jailer. Kentucky Pavilion at Falls Creek, US 23 and KY 3.
Parks and Recreation HYatesville Lake State Park, 3 miles west
on KY 3. Yatesville Lake is the centerplace of this 1,521-acre park, in two sections. Park Features: Marina, launch, parking, restrooms, hiking trails, playground, picnicking. Camping: 47 sites, 16 boat-in sites (reservations available). Golf: 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Lawrence County Fair, Industrial Park; end of July–beg of Aug. Louisa July 4th Celebration, downtown; July 4. Heritage Harvest Tour, KY Rte. 3 in Boyd & Lawrence Counties; Sept.
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Lawrence County Sepemberfest; Sept. Fallsburg Haunted House and Fearplex, Fallsburg; weekends in Oct. Blaine Autumn Festival, 2nd weekend in Oct.
Dining
Dee’s Drive Inn, 109 E Madison St. Down Home Grill, 355 Public Way. Old China Buffet, 168 Town Hill Rd. Toro Loco, 4351 KY 2565. Familiar Food: Burger King, Giovanni’s, Hardee’s, KFC, Little Caesars, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
Paintsville Area Cities Include: Paintsville, Prestonsburg, Inez, Salyersville
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Farmhouse Memories Florist and Antiques, 75 KY 32. Father Beiting Appalachian Mission Center, 332 Riverbend Rd. Painted Cow Gallery, 103 S Main Cross St. Simple Treasures, 302 E Madison St.
Boating and Lakes
Yatesville Lake, US 23, west on KY 3, KY 1185 2.5 miles; 2,242 acres; 20.6 miles long; Yatesville Dam on Blaine Creek, tributary of Big Sandy River; fishing, ramps, USACE.
Camping and RV Parks
Falls Campground, 6072 KY3N, Fallsburg; 66 sites, 5 cabins. Lawrence County Park, 77 Wilderness Rd. Take KY 32 west; Cabins & campground.
Sandy Hook
Population 675 • Elliott County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Dry KY 7 and KY 32, on the Little Sandy River.
t Elliott County Tourism Development Council, PO Box 653, Sandy Hook, 41171; 606.738.5543.
Points of Interest
Ed Mabry/Laurel Gorge Wildlife Management Area, Sand Gap Rd. off KY 32. Laurel Gorge, KY 7 and KY 32. Laurel Gorge Cultural Heritage Center, 182 Cultural Center Rd.
Festivals and Special Events
Larry Rogers Memorial Wildflower Walk, mid-Apr. Keith Whitley Memorial Motorcycle Ride, June. Sandy Hook Tobacco Festival, Labor Day weekend. Laurel Gorge Haunted Trail, 2nd & 3rd weekends in Oct.
Dining
Familiar Food: Frosty Freeze, Giovanni’s, McDonald’s, Subway.
Lodging
Little Sandy Lodge, 1916 KY 7N; 15 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Peaceful Valley Folk Art Shop, 720 Right Fork Newcombe Creek Rd., Isonville. 100 • www.kytravel.com
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Population5,300 • JohnsonCounty(Seat/Dry)• EST/EDT• Wet Established 1790; US 23/460 (“Country Music Highway”); Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway meets US 460, 17 miles east at Salyersville, on Levisa Fork at Paint Creek.
t Paintsville Tourism Commission,
US 23, exit south on KY 40W. Full facility and information center. Mon.–Fri. 9–5. 100 Staves Branch Rd., Staffordsville, 41256, PO Box 809, Paintsville, 41240. www.visitpaintsvilleky.com; call toll free 800.542.5790 or 606.297.1469. [See front cover] Big Sandy Regional Airport, KY 3, 5 miles SW of Inez; general aviation; 5,000' runway.
Points of Interest H L o r e tta Ly nn ' s H o m e p l ac e "Butcher Holler", "Butcher Holler" is in
Johnson County, KY, and home of the world's most famous coal miner's daughter, Loretta Lynn. Her birthplace and family home is nestled between two fog shrouded mountains up a "holler" in Van Lear, KY. [See front cover] Mountain Homeplace, Apr.–Oct. Mon.–Sat. 9–5, Sun. 12–5, 1850's working farm.
Museums and Galleries
Coal Miners’ Museum, Van Lear, KY 321 to KY 302; former Consolidation Coal Company office building with 1920s–30s “company town” model; by appt; $5.
US 23 Country Music Highway Museum, 120 Staves Branch Rd. Showcasing country music stars born along US 23, including Loretta Lynn, Chris Stapleton and 12 other artists.Unique gift shop. Live bluegrass music during Front Porch Pickin’ every Thur. at 7pm.
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Parks and Recreation
HDawkins Line Rail Trail, Starting location
in Hager Hill in Johnson County. Enjoy 18 miles of hiking, cycling,and horseback riding on the Dawkins Trail. This 18mile section features 24 trestles and the 662' long Gun Creek Tunnel. When completed, the trail will be 36 miles making it the longest rail to trail in the state.
HPaintsville Lake State Park, KY 40W, off US 23 and 460, 4 miles west of Paintsville on Paintsville Lake; 242-acre park, 1,139-acre lake; open year-round. Park Features: Full service marina, restaurant, 4-lane launching ramp, slip/dock rental, pontoons, fishing boats, picnic area with 4 pavilions. Camping: 32 sites with full hookups (10 primitive), wi-fi, bathhouse, laundry room, playground (reservations available). Paintsville Lake Wildlife Management Area, KY 2275, off KY 40W, 4 miles NW of Paintsville. 11,221 acres; quality deer management (special regulations); fishing, boating, horseback riding; USACE, managed by KDFWR.
Front Porch Pickin’, US 23 Country Music Highway Museum; every Thur. 7 pm. Hometown Jamboree, Paintsville Recreation Center; every Fri. 7 pm. Peddler's Home Decor & More, 320 Main St. Treasures on Main, 405 Main St. Tuesday and Thursday, 204 Main St.
Boating and Lakes
Paintsville Lake, 4 miles west of Paintsville adjacent to Paintsville Lake State Park; 1,139 acres, winds through the steep hills and narrow gorges of Johnson and Morgan Counties; fishing, boating, camping, swimming, hiking, hunting. Paintsville Dam, on Paint Creek 2275. Watchable wildlife station; completed 1984, USACE. Paintsville Lake Marina, 1581 KY 2275, Staffordsville.
Prestonsburg
Golf and Tennis
Population 3,255 • Floyd County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established1797; US 23/460, KY 114, KY 80, west of Dewey Lake and Jenny Wiley State Resort. Boone Salt Springs, where Daniel Boone camped in 1767, southwest on KY 404.
Festivals and Special Events HLevisa Fork Paddle Fest, Join us for the
Dr., Prestonsburg, 41653. www.prestonsburgky.org; 800.844.4704; 606.886.1341.
Paintsville Golf Course, 2960 KY 1107; 18 holes.
Levisa Fork Paddle Fest on the Big Sandy River for a level 1 paddle (4-6 hours). We offer two options for paddlers: 8 miles or 16.4 miles. 4th Sat. May-Oct. Lunch & shuttle provided upon registration. Join us each month for the changing of the seasons! www.visitpaintsvilleky.com; 800.542.5790. Spring Fling, Downtown; 3rd Sat. in May. Van Lear Town Celebration, Van Lear; Aug. Kentucky Apple Festival, Downtown; 1st weekend in Oct. Stafford House Pumpkin Display, Oct. Christmas in the City, Downtown; 1st Sat. in Dec. Mountain HomePlace Christmas, Dec.
Dining
Angie's Cast Iron Grill, 3000 Country Club Rd. Carriage House, Ramada Inn, 624 James Trimble Blvd. East End Pizza, 1055 Broadway. Espress-O Cafe, 347 Main St. Fiesta Place, 461 N Mayo Trl. Mi Hacienda, 316 Main St. Peking, 507 S Mayo Trl. Tailgaters Pizza, 221 S Mayo Trl. Taste of Amish, 950 Broadway. Familiar Food: Arby’s, Bob Evans, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Fazoli’s, Giovanni's, Hardee’s, KFC, Little Caesars, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Ponderosa, Subway, Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt. Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Budget Inn Express, 709 S Mayo Trl.; 21 units. Days Inn, 512 S Mayo Trl.; 72 units. Ramada Inn Paintsville, 624 James Trimble Blvd.; 133 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Country Cottage, 325 N Mayo Trl. Cruiz'N, Downtown; every 3rd Sat., Apr.–Sept.
t Prestonsburg Tourism Commission, 50 Hal Rogers Points of Interest
Archer Park, KY 1428. Prestonsburg Equine Center and Sportspark, Maggie Mountain Dr. East Kentucky Science Center, 7 Bert Combs Dr. Samuel May House, KY 321; built 1817, oldest brick house in the Big Sandy Valley. Stumbo Park, 7 miles south at Allen via US 23 & KY 1428W. Thunder Ridge Racing and Entertainment Complex, harness racing Apr.–May; intertrack wagering year-round Wed.–Sun.
Museums and Galleries
Mountain Arts Center, 50 Hal Rogers Dr.
Parks and Recreation HJenny Wiley State Resort Park,
75 Theatre Ct. Named for pioneer Jenny Wiley who escaped Indian capture unaided in 1789. Her children were killed, but she raised a new family and lived until 1831. Open yearround; www.parks.ky.gov; 606.889.1790; 800.325.0142. Park Features: 1,415-acre park and 1,100-acre lake; pool, marina, open slips, ramps, rental pontoon boats, picnic shelters, playgrounds, fishing, hiking, convention center, nature center, planned recreation and nature programs, Jenny Wiley Theatre; . Lodging: Lodge: 49 rooms, restaurant, meeting rooms; Cottages: 18 one- and two-bedreoom; open year-round. Camping: 117 sites; utilities, water, service buildings; Apr.–Oct. (reservations available). Golf: 9-hole par 3 golf course. Special Park Events: •Elk Tours, Jan.–Dec. •Buffalo Night, Jan. & Oct. • Appalachian Wild Game Dinner, Mar. •Haunted Hay Ride, Oct. •Haunted Campground Halloween, Oct. •Breakfast with Santa and Frosty, Dec. www.kytravel.com • 101
Museum and Galleries
Jenny Wiley Theatre, located within Jenny Wiley State Resort Park.
Golf and Tennis
Paul Hunt Thompson Golf Course, Stumbo Park, KY 1428W, Allen; 9 holes. Stonecrest Golf Course, 918 Clubhouse Dr.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Battle of Middle Creek Reenactment, Middle Creek National Battlefield; Sept. Jenny Wiley Pioneer Festival, downtown; Oct.
Dining
Billy Ray’s Restaurant, 101 N Front Ave. El Azul Grande, 134 Collins Cir. El Rodeo, 1566 N Lake Dr. Hobert’s Pizzeria, 3240 S Lake Dr. Lizzie B’s Café Bakery, 2010 KY 321. Long Branch, 126 Collins Cir. May Lodge, 75 Theatre Ct. McGuire's Brickhouse, 358 S Central Ave. Mosby's Bar & Grill, 1887 US 23N. Peking Chinese Buffet, 139 Glenview Plz. Pig in a Poke, 341 University Dr. Reno’s Roadhouse, US 23S. Roma Cucina, 1488 N Lake Dr. Sandy's, 328 S Lake Dr. Stonecrest Bar & Grill, 918 Clubhouse Dr. Familiar Food: Arby’s, Charley’s Grilled Sub, Dairy Cheer, Dairy Queen, Giovanni’s, Hardee’s, KFC, Little Caesars, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Alpike Inn and Suites, 4963 US 23S, Ivel; 52 units. Brookshire Inn, 85 Hal Rogers Dr.; 66 units. Comfort Suites, 51 Hal Rogers Dr.; 70 units. Eastern Heights Motel, 7865 US 23S, Ivel; 10 units. Quality Inn, 1887 US 23N; 117 units. Seasons Inn, 8550 KY 1428, Allen; 16 units. Super 8, US 23; 76 units.
Shopping and Entertainment All Good Things, 128 S Front Ave. Daffodil's, Court St. Lad n' Lassie, Court St. Little Rascals, Court St. Ritchie’s Hallmark, 170 W Court St.
Boating and Lakes
Dewey Lake, in Floyd County, near Prestonsburg; Jenny Wiley State Resort at lakeside; 1,100 acres completed 1950; extends 18.5 miles, 52 miles of shoreline; Dewey Lake Dam, on Johns Creek, 913' long/118' high. USACE.
Inez
Population 717 • Martin County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Dry KY 40, 24 miles east of Paintsville, KY 3, 21 miles south of Louisa.
t Inez Tourism Commission, PO Box 540, Inez, 41465; 606.298.4602. 102 • www.kytravel.com
Big Sandy Regional Airport, 2960 Airport Rd., Debod; 5 mi SW of Inez, 5,000 ft runway.
Points of Interest
God's Promise Trail, Rte. 40, Roy F. Collier Community Center. Kingfisher Branch Trail, Rte. 40, Roy F. Collier Community Center. Railroad Bridge, KY 2031, off KY 40. Roy F. Collier Community Center, 387 E Main St.
Festivals and Special Events
Airport Day, Big Sandy Regional Airport; last Sat. in Sept. Harvest Festival, 3rd weekend in Sept.
Dining
Cloud 9 Café, 2960 Airport Rd., Debord. Dairy Drive-In, 210 E Main St. Los Amigos Dos, 962 E Main St. Metrobilly's, 68 Nichols St. Miss Ida’s Tea Room, 74 W Main St. Pizza Stop, 1488 E Main St. Warfield Dairy Bar, 8 Riverfront Rd., Warfield. Familiar Food: KY 40: American Grill, Giovanni’s, KFC, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Subway.
Shopping and Entertainment Main Street Cinema, 387 E Main St.
Lodging
Brookshire Inn, 2965 Blacklog Rd.; 32 units. Inez Motel, 336 E Main St.; 22 units.
Boating and Lakes
Martin County (Curtis Crum) Resevoir, KY 908, 2 mi. N of Inez. Milo Lake, KY 1884; KDFWR.
Salyersville
Population 1,883 • Magoffin County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1860. US 460, 18 miles west of Paintsville, 25 miles southeast of West Liberty, on the Licking River.
t Salyersville Tourism Commission, PO Box 640, Saylersville, 41465; 606.349.2409. Points of Interest
Magoffin County Pioneer Village & Museum, 191 S Church St.
Festivals and Special Events
Magoffin County Founders Festival, Labor Day weekend.
Dining
Betty’s Pizza and Grill, 350 Gamble Branch Rd. Inez Dairy Bar, 402 E Main St. Kelly’s Kitchen, 102 E Maple St. Mi Hacienda, 680 E Mountain Pkwy. Pattie’s Place, E Main St. Familiar Food: Arby’s, Dairy Queen, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Subway.
Lodging
Budget Inn, KY 114 E; 32 units. Dixie B&B, 304 Dixie Ave. Parkway Motel, 442 E Mountain Pkwy.; 16 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Flower Pot, 391 W Maple St. Keeping Room, 374 W Maple St. Town and Country Flowers and Gifts, 114 Parkway Dr.
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Bank 253, 253 Bank St. Bob's BBQ, 130 Division St. Blue Raven, 211 Main St. Chirico’s Ristorante, 235 Main St. El Azul Grande, 238 S Mayo Trl. Mona’s Creative Catering & Fine Foods, 278 Town Mountain Rd. Pig in a Poke, 130 Mayo Cir. Windmill Family Restaurant, 90 Weddington Branch Rd. Familiar Food: Applebee’s, Arby’s, Bob Evans, Burger King, Captain D’s, Dairy Cheer, Dairy Queen, Domino’s, Hardee’s, Jerry’s, KFC, Little Caesars, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Mr. Gatti’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Shoney’s, Steak N Shake, Subway, Taco Bell, Texas Roadhouse, Wendy’s.
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Population 6,903 • Pike County (Seat/ Dry) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1824; US 23, US 119, US 460, KY 80 on Levisa Fork at Big Sandy River; north of Fishtrap Lake. Pike County is Kentucky’s largest county.
t Pike County Tourism, Convention & Visitors Bureau, 831 Hambley Blvd., Pikeville, 41501; director@tourpikecounty.com or visit www.tourpikecounty.com; 606.432.5063; 800.844.7453.
t Pikeville City Tourism and Convention Commission, 243 Main St., Pikeville, 41501; 606.444.5131.
Educational Institutions
University of Pikeville, 147 Sycamore St., Hambley Blvd.; established 1889; 4-year liberal arts college and school of osteopathic medicine; Hatfield and McCoy feud site; NRHP.
Points of Interest
Big Sandy Heritage Center, 172 Division St. Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center, 126 Main St.
Parks and Recreation
Outdoor Adventure, Bob Amos Dr. Lower Johns Creek Pay Lake, Lower Johns Creek Pay Lake, 8390 KY 194W.
Golf and Tennis
Elk Run Golf Course, KY 194; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Hillbilly Days, 101 Huffman Ave.; Apr. Hatfield McCoy Heritage Days, Main St.; Sept.
Brookshire Inn and Suites, 123 Alexandra Dr.; 74 units. Daniel Boone Motor Inn, US 23N; 120 units. Hampton Inn Pikeville, 831 Hambley Blvd.; 123 units. Hatfield McCoy at theRiverside, 1066 S Mayo Trl.; 49 units. Hilton Garden Inn Pikeville, 849 Hambley Blvd.;113 units. Historic Mansion B&B, 179 College St.; 7 units. Holiday Inn Express Pikeville, 476 S Mayo Trl.; 63 units. Landmark Inn, 190 S Mayo Trl.; 103 units. South Williamson Lodging, 28668 US 119N, S Williamson; 58 units.
Shopping and Entertainment Art and Gift Shop, 234 2nd St. Book Notes, 180 Town Mountain Rd. Downtown Diner, 109 Division St.
Boating and Lakes
Appalachian Marina, 3123 Fishtrap Rd. Fishtrap Lake, KY 1789 off US 80/460, south of Pikeville. 1,131 acres. Fishtrap Dam, on the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River, 1,100' long/195' high; USACE.
Elkhorn City
Population 982 • Pike County • EST/EDT • Dry Established 1825; KY 80, US 460, KY 197 at Virginia border, on Russell Fork River which carved out the canyon known as the “Breaks.” Official KY Trail Town.
t Pike County Tourism, Convention & Visitors Bureau, 831 Hambley Blvd., Pikeville, 41501; director@tourpikecounty.com or visit www.tourpikecounty.com; 606.432.5063; 800.844.7453.
Museums and Galleries
Elkhorn City Railroad Museum, 100 Pine St. Raging Rapid Art Gallery, 155 W Russell St.
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City on KY 80 at Kentucky-Virginia Border. Pine Mountain Canyon of the Russell Fork River, known as the "Breaks." Features the largest river canyon east of the Mississippi, "the Grand Canyon of the South”. The canyon is a 5-mile cut with 1,000 ft palisades on either side. 4,600 acres of breathtaking scenery. Motel, lakeside cabins, cottages, campground, splash park, pedal boats. 13 miles of hiking trails. Open year-round. www.breakspark.com; 276.865.4413. [See ad, pages 1 & 104]
Dining
Daramar’s Pizza, 15785 Ferrell’s Creek Rd. Dream Cakes Bakery, 5th St. Gold Ring Diner, 835 W Russell St. Mi Acapulco, 211 W Russell St. Pizza Plus, 14760 Regina-Belcher Hwy. Snack Shack, 2740 Elkhorn Crk. Time Out Pizza and Grill, 100 N Patty Loveless Dr. Familiar Food: Subway.
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Cottage B&B, 333 W 5th St.; 2 units.
Apple Blossom Floral Design & Gifts, 152 W Russell St. Artists Collaborative Theatre, 207 N Patty Loveless Dr. Pine Mountain Outlet, 135 W Russell St.
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Park, Near Slade on KY 11, 2 miles from Bert T. Combs Mountain Pkwy., southeast of Winchester; 2,445 acres near Daniel Boone National Forest and Red River Gorge area, where cliffs and stone arches (or natural bridges) fill the landscape. Outstanding variety plants and wildlife; www.parks.ky.gov; 606.663.2214, 800.325.1710. Park Features: Mill Creek Lake, fishing, pool, canoe and kayak rentals, hiking, picnic shelter, folk dancing, mini-golf, meeting facilities, nature center, planned recreation, playground, Natural Bridge Sky Lift and gift shop; no pets on trails. •Natural Bridge State Park Nature Preserve, a beautiful forested area with many rocky cliffs and overhangs. Several rare wildflowers live within the preserve, as well as the Virginia big-eared bat, a federally endangered species. Open to the public for hiking, birding, nature study. Lodging: Lodge: 35 rooms, restaurant, gift shop. Cottages: 11 one- and two-bedroom; open year-round. Camping: mid Mar.–mid Nov.: 87 sites, 75 with utilities, limited wi-fi, primitive/tent camping; 2 camping areas, service building (reservations available).
Dining
Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country EASTERN REGION
Miguel’s Pizza & Rock Climbing Shop, 1890 Natural Bridge Rd. Rose’s Restaurant, 1289 Natural Bridge Rd. Familiar Food: Subway.
Lodging
Black Bear Lodge, 781 Natural Bridge Rd. Cabin Country Rentals, 3435 Natural Bridge Rd. Cabins of Birch Hollow, 517 Birch Hollow Rd., Stanton; 14 units. Li’l Abner Motel, 1000 Natural Bridge Rd., Slade; 27 rooms, 4 cottages. Natural Bridge 5 Star Cabin Rental, 12064 Campton Rd. Natural Bridge Cabin Company, 1231 Natural Bridge Rd.; 40 units. Red River Outdoors, 456 Natural Bridge Rd. Tecumseh Resort at the Park, 3435 Natural Bridge Rd.
Shopping and Entertainment
Boone Forest Shop, 918 Natural Bridge Rd. Daniel Boone Trading Post, 769 Natural Bridge Rd. Frontier Gift Shop, 940 Natural Bridge Rd. Kentucky Reptile Zoo, 200 L&N Railroad Pl. Wild Things! of Kentucky, 888 Natural Bridge Rd. Ye Ole Country Peddler, 1255 Natural Bridge Rd.
Stanton/Clay City
Powell County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Dry Stanton: Population 2,733 • County Seat • 13 miles west of Slade on the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway. Clay City: Population 1,077 • 6 miles west of Stanton on the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway.
t Powell County Tourism Commission, Caboose Visitor
Center, 30 L&E Railroad Pl., Slade, 40376; PO Box 1028, Stanton, 40380; www.naturalbridgeredrivergorge.com; 606.663.1161. Stanton Airport, off KY 15; general aviation; 3,000' runway.
Museums and Galleries
Red River Historical Museum, 4541 Main St., Clay City.
Golf and Tennis
Beechfork Golf Club, 1476 Pompeii Rd., Clay City; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Kentucky Friends of Bluegrass Spring Festival, Meadowgreen Park, Clay City; May. Patriot Days, Clay City; May. Stanton Corn Festival, Stanton; Aug. Powell County Lions Fair, Lions Club Park, Stanton; Sept.
Dining
Bruen’s Restaurant, 8 S Sipple St., Stanton. D&M Fuel Stop & Food Mart, 549 E College Ave., Stanton. Hood’s Pizza and More, 130 Washington St., Stanton. Kathy’s Country Kitchen, 20 Black Creek Rd., Clay City. MiFinca, 315 N Main St., Stanton. Pizza Place, 5658 Main St., Clay City. Wiley's Pizza, 86 Maple St., Stanton. Familiar Food: Clay City: Dairy Queen, Subway; Stanton: A & W, Arby’s, Dairy Queen, Hardee’s, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Papa John’s.
Lodging
Abner Motel, 87 E College Ave., Stanton; 46 units. BowenFarmBed&Breakfast,315BowenRd.,Stanton;3units. Chop Chestnut Cabin Rentals, off KY 15 between Bert T. Combs Mountain Pkwy., exits 22 and 33; 5 units. Cozy Log Cabin Retreat, 2811 Watson Rd., Stanton; 1 unit. Fern Valley Cabins, 2250 Star Gap Rd., Stanton; 2 units. Hatchers Creek Ranch, 1644 Lower Hatchers Creek Rd., Stanton; 1 unit.
Shopping and Entertainment
Bluegrass Craft and Antique Mall, 125 E Elkin St., Stanton. Crabtree’s Candy, 221 S Main St., Stanton. Just Plain Fancy, Main St., Stanton. Meadowgreen Park Bluegrass Music Hall, 465 Forge Mill Rd., Clay City. Mountain Park Dragway, 718 11th St., Clay City. Mountain View Drive-in Theatre, 1327 E College Ave., Stanton. Shabby-Chic Etc., 8 W College Ave., Stanton. Sniffables, 212 Washington St., Stanton.
Camping and RV Parks
John Swift’s Lost Silver Mine Campground, 45 KY 715; 101 sites.
Campton
Population 441 • Wolfe County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1870; 10 miles east of Slade on the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway.
t Wolfe County Tourism, 10 Court St., Campton, 41301; www.visitwolfecounty.com; 606.668.3040. Museums and Galleries
Wolfe County Historical Museum, Main St.
Parks and Recreation
Cable's Riding Stables, 632 Little Bend Rd. Graining Fork Nature Preserve, Mountain Pkwy. exit 33. Muir Valley Nature Preserve, 48 Muir Rd. 191 Speedway Dirt Track, Hwy. 191. KRAG Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Backpacking, 20 Sky Bridge Rd. Red River Gorge, Mountain Pkwy. exit 40 at Pine Ridge (approximately 50–60 miles southeast of Lexington in Daniel Boone National Forest near Natural Bridge State Resort and Slade); Red River is a National Wild and Scenic River has 27,000+ boulder-strewn acres of woodlands, streams, sandstone cliffs, overlooks, sandstone arches, waterfalls, rare plant/animal life; Red River Gorge National Recreation Trail is 38 miles of loop trails lacing the Red River Gorge Geological Area; Visitor Information Station. NNL.
HRed river gorge zipline
455 Cliffview Rd. Red River Gorge Zipline in Cliffview Resort is a true adventure! Our 5 line course takes you on a 3 line canopy tour through the trees and then on to our tallest and longest lines. They reach heights of 300 & 350 ft and lengths of 1,000 & 2,000 ft as you soar over the Cowan Fork Gorge. www.redrivergorgezipline.com; 888.371.8825.
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Boating and Lakes
Parks and Recreation
Dining
Festivals and Special Events
Strong's Pay Lake, 1004 Caskey Fork Rd. Campton Country Kitchen, 33 KY 155. Dixie Freeze II, 1145 Buchanan Fork Rd. Hasley's Country Deli, 225 Main St. Hill Top Cafe, 600 Mountain Parkway Spur Rd. Pine Ridge One Stop Market, 4400 KY 15. Red River Rockhouse, 4000 KY 11. Sky Bridge Station, 20 Sky Bridge Rd. Sweet Art Bakery & Cafe, 110 Main St. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Red's Chicken, Subway.
Lodging
Campton Parkway Inn, Bert T. Combs Mountain Pkwy. exit 42; 41 units. Hcliffview resort, 455 Cliffview Rd.; 16 units. Cliffview Resort offers rustic luxury in the Red River Gorge. Cliffview Lodge can be rented as a whole or by individual room. Cliffview Lakeside and Retreat are 12 & 11 bedroom luxury cabins that are perfect for reunions, retreats, and more! www.cliffviewresort.com; 888.371.8825. Hill Billy Heaven, Cliffview Rd. Kentucky Wildflowers, Hwy. 11. Red River Gorge Cabins, Rock Bridge Rd. Red River Gorge Cabin Rentals, 400 Cliffview Rd.
Shopping and Entertainment
Candles, Clothes and Beyond, 760 Old KY 15. Flower Pot, 117 N Washington St. Swift Creek Arts and Crafts, 25 N Washington St. Wolfe County Flea Market, 319 KY 15N.
Camping and RV Parks
Land of the Arches, 5150 KY 715. Koomer Ridge Campground, Daniel Boone National Forest.
Beattyville
Population 1,307 • Lee County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Dry Established 1842; KY 52 and KY 11, 20 miles south of Natural Bridge State Resort, the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway, and the Red River Gorge area.
t Beattyville/Lee County Tourism
Commission, 500 Hwy. 11 N, Caboose Visitor Center,
Beattyville, 41311. Visit the Birthplace of the Kentucky River and the home of the Woolly Worm Festival. World-class rock climbing recreation areas. Great fishing and boating access from downtown Beattyville. Summertime downtown events, festivals, and more. Cabin rentals minutes away from the Red River Gorge. Mon.–Fri. 9:30–5:30; 606.464.5038; www.visitleecountyky.com.
Points of Interest
Cathedral Domain, Cathedral of St. George the Martyr, KY 1746. The Cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, stands on a 300' limestone cliff. Lee County Memorial Wall, Hwy. 11 S; Wall of bricks engraved with Lee County veteran's names. Three Forks Historical Center, KY 11; local history and artifacts; Apr.–Nov. Tues., Wed. and Sat. 9–3; free. 106 • www.kytravel.com
The Sheltowee Trail, part of 282 mile national trail. Passionately Pink Auction, Mar. Three Forks River Festival, June. Hwy. 52 Yard Sale, July. Whippoorwill Festival, July. Beattyville Kiwanis Homecoming Fair, Aug. Woolly Worm Festival, Oct. Christmas Spirit on Main, Dec.
Dining
Art Factory Coffeehouse, 29 Railroad St. Bobcat Drive-In, 1969 KY 11. Hill Top Pizza, 2034 KY 11N. Los Two Brothers Mexican Restaurant, 146 Main St. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Subway.
Lodging
Bear Track Lake Adventures, 575 Bear Track Lake Rd.; 3 units. Bill’s Place Cabin Rental, 1100 Tip Top Rd.; 1 unit. Eden’s Glen Cabin Rental, 501 KY 2017; 1 unit. Grandma's Farmhouse, 100 Vick Kincaid Rd.; 1 unit. Green Pastures Getaway, 4534 KY 52W; 1 unit. Oxbow Family Inn, 1235 South Fork Rd.; 2 units. Paw Paw’s Landing, KY 11S; 1 unit. Travel Wise Motel, 46 Big Hill Dr.; 24 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Gray's Antiques, 1539 Hwy. 11 S. I've Got the Vapors, 109 Main St. Positive Attraction Soaps, 100 Happy Top Rd. Rose Brothers, 265 Main St. Southern Sass Consignment, Main St. Uncle Bill's Trading Post, 3869 Hwy. 52E.
Camping and RV Parks
Lago Linda Hideaway, 850 Black Ridge Rd.; camping, RV rentals, cabin rentals; 5 cabins, 33 sites, lake.
Booneville
Population 81 • Owsley County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Dry Established 1843; 24 miles west of Jackson on KY 30; Named after Daniel Boone who camped .5 miles south.
t Owsley County Tourism, PO Box 280, Booneville, 41314; 606.593.5700. Points of Interest
Faith Hill Community Center, Lucky Fork Rd.
Museums and Galleries
Noble Pioneer Village and Museum, KY 30, Lerose.
Golf and Tennis
Sag Hollow Golf Club, KY 11S; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Owsley County Saddle Club Trail Ride, Apr. & Oct. Daniel Boone Days, July 4th weekend.
Dining
Country Kitchen, 271 Mulberry St. Hometown Café, Main St. Sam’s Pizza and Subs, 212 Court St.
Lodging
Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country EASTERN REGION
Linda’s Victorian Rose, KY 30W; 3 units.
Shopping and Entertainment Appalachian Fireside Crafts, KY 30W. Mountain Design and Crafts, 66 KY 11.
Irvine
Population 2,751 • Estill County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1812. KY 52 21 miles east of Richmond, south of Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway on KY 82 and KY 89; on the Kentucky River.
Jackson
Population 2,231 • Breathitt County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Dry Established 1883; KY 15, southeast of Campton, Red River Gorge.
t Jackson Tourism and Convention Board, 329 Broadway, Jackson, 41339; 606.666.4159. Julian Carroll Airport, KY 30E, E off KY 15, 5 miles SE; general aviation; 4,400' runway. Points of Interest
421, Irvine, 40336; 606.723.2450.
Breathitt County War Memorial, Brown St. Douthitt Park, off KY 15. Little Red School House, at L.B.J. Elementary School, KY 15.
Museums and Galleries
Breathitt County Museum, 329 Broadway.
t Estill Development Alliance, 177 Broadway St., PO Box Estill County Historical and Genealogical Society Museum, 133–135 Broadway.
Parks and Recreation
Domain Farm, 1040 Hargett Parvin Rd. Lily Mountain Nature Preserve, Little Rock Rd.
Festivals and Special Events
Mountain Mushroom Festival; last weekend in Apr. Estill County Fair, Estill County Fairgrounds; June–July. Red Lick Valley Festival, 4405 Red Lick Rd.; 3rd weekend in July. Ravenna Railboad Festival, Sept. Revive River Drive, Labor Day weekend.
Dining
Burger Barn Drive-In, 1375 Richmond Rd. Eagle's Roost, 214 Main St. El Ranchito, 539 River Dr. Hong Kong Restaurant, 1274 Richmond Rd. Michael’s, 100 3rd St., Ravenna. Rader's River Grill, 5 S Irvine Rd. Rockhouse Bar & Grill, 77 River Dr. Steam Engine Pizza Pub, 206 Main St. Thyme on Broadway Cafe, 31 Broadway St. The Twin, 63 River Dr. Wigwam Drive-In, 419 3rd St., Ravenna. Familiar Food: Hardee’s, Little Caesar's, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Subway, Wendy’s.
Museums and Galleries Parks and Recreation
Robinson Forest, 23 miles SE of Jackson, KY 15S to KY 476, E to Buckhorn Creek Rd.
Golf and Tennis
Sugar Camp Golf Club, 4284 KY 30E; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Heritage Fair, Pouthitt Park; 4th of July weekend. Breathitt County Honey Festival; Labor Day weekend. Veterans Week; 2nd week in Nov.
Dining
Kelsey's on Main Street, 1124 Main St. Variety Pizza House, 1189 Main St. White Flash #2 and Tasty Twist, 701 Washington Ave. Familiar Food: KY 15: Dairy Queen, Hardee’s, KFC, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Subway, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Jackson Inn, KY 15; 65 units. Paul’s Motel, 1184 Main St.; 20 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Homespun Country Décor, 1027 College Ave. Morris Fork Crafts, 930 Morris Fork Rd. Quilts Plus, 4446 KY 30W.
Boating and Lakes
Pan Bowl Lake, KY 15 near Jackson; 98 acres; built 1963 on the north Fork of the Kentucky River.
Lodging
Bergman House B&B, 233 Main St.; 4 units. Oak Tree Inn, 1075 Richmond Rd.; 25 units. Snug Hollow Farm B&B, 790 McSwain Branch Rd.; 3 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Ravenna Florist and Greenhouse, 408 Main St., Ravenna. Silo Mill Gift Shop, 325 Richmond Rd.
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Holliday Farm and Garden, 18354 KY 478. Perry County Park, 1 mile north on KY 15; 150 acres with pool, picnicking, playground, softball, basketball, tennis, mini-golf, walking trails, horse show arena, skateboard park, outdoor stage.
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Hazard
Population 4,456 • Perry County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1790; KY 15, KY 80 on north Fork of the Kentucky River, southeast of Buckhorn Lake.
t Hazard/Perry County Tourism Commission, 497 Perry Park Rd., Hazard, 41701.
Information on elk tours, camping & ATV trails. Open Mon.Fri. 8-4. www.hazardperrytourism.com; 606.487.1580; 888.857.5263. [See ad, page 109] Wendell H. Ford Airport, KY 15, 10 miles north; general aviation. 3,250' and 5,500' runways.
Points of Interest
Buckhorn Log Cathedral, 16 miles southeast on KY 28; 1928 Scandinavian-style church; Hook and Hasting pipe organ; daily 9–5; tours by appt. Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky, 1 Community College Dr.; realistic mock-up of orbiting Space Station and Mission Control room patterned after NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
Museums and Galleries
Bobby Davis Museum and Park, 234 Walnut St.; Perry/ Hazard counties history museum/gardens; Mon.–Fri. 8–4; free.
Parks and Recreation
Backwoods MX, Beach Fork Rd., Willard.
HBuckhorn Lake State Resort
Park, KY 1833 off KY 28 near Buckhorn about 22 miles northwest of Hazard via KY 15; 856 wooded acres on 1,200acre Buckhorn Lake; open year-round; www.parks.ky.gov; 606.398.7510; 800.325.0058. Park Features: fishing, pool, beach, bathhouse, picnic shelters, playground, mini-golf, sandpit volleyball, hiking, marina, open slips, ramps, pontoons, fishing boats, shuffleboard, horseshoe pits, planned recreation. 108 • www.kytravel.com
Lodging: Lodge: 36 renovated rooms, meeting rooms, gift shop, recreation room. Cottages: executive 2- and 3-bedroom. Special Park Events: •Winter Elk Watches, Jan., Feb., Mar. •Sweetheart Weekend, Feb. •Easter Egg Hunt, Mar. • Arbor Day, Apr. •Buckhorn Lake Cleanup, Apr. •Pioneer Appalachian Mountain Life, May. •Hook or Hike Day, June. •Independence Day Celebration, July 4. •National Public Lands Day, Sept. •Women’s Wellness Weekend, Oct.
Hazard Country Club, 380 Cardinal Dr.; 9 holes. Hazard Pavilion, 617 Broadway; 2 indoor courts.
Festivals and Special Events
Black Gold Festival, 3rd weekend in Sept. Halfway to Hazard Charity Trail Ride, Crockettsville; Sept. Battle of Leatherwood Re-enactment, Cornettsville; 4th weekend in Oct.
Dining
Circle T Restaurant, 1519 Combs Rd. El Azul Grande III, 124 Corporate Dr. Frances’s Diner, 1315 Combs Rd. Jabo’s State of Mine, 420 Village Ln. La Pena, 278 Village Ln. Reno’s Roadhouse, 200 Dawahare Dr. Tree House Café and Bakery, 426 Main St. Your Place Restaurant, 10590 KY 15S, Scuddy. Familiar Food: Applebee’s, Arby’s, Burger King, Captain D’s, Dairy Queen, Giovanni’s, Hardee’s, Huddle House, KFC, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Little Caesars, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Ponderosa, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
Lodging
America’s Best Value Inn, 359 Morton Blvd.; 60 units. Daniel Boone Motor Inn, 90 Boone Ridge Rd.; 74 units. Hampton Inn, 70 Morton Blvd.; 66 units. Harmony House Bed & Breakfast, 300 Broadway St.; 3 units. Super 8 Hazard, 125 Village Ln.; 67 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Decorating Center, 321 Morton Blvd. Fugate’s Entertainment Center, 218 Entertainment Dr. Hillside Theater, 410 Morton Blvd. Nu 2 U, 3430 N Main St. Two Sisters Gifts, 2685 N Main St.
Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country EASTERN REGION
Boating and Lakes
Buckhorn Lake, 28 miles west of Hazard, south of Jackson, in the northern portion of the Redbird part of Daniel Boone National Forest; 1,230 acres extending from Buckhorn to within 12 miles of Hyden (in Perry and Leslie Counties); fishing, boating, camping. Completed in 1960, 1,020 foot long/162 feet high Buckhorn Dam is on the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River off KY 28 at Buckhorn, USACE.
Camping and RV Parks
Eagles Landing Campground, 265 KY 2072, Gays Creek. US Army Corps of Engineers Campsites on Buckhorn Lake, Buckhorn Campground, off KY 28 at Buckhorn Dam; 31 sites (18 primitive).
Hindman
Population 777 • Knott County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Dry KY 80 E of Hazard; north of Carr Fork Lake.
t Knott
County Tourism Commission, PO Box 505, Hindman, 41822; w w w.knot tcount y tourism.com; 606.785.5592.
Educational Institutions
Alice Lloyd College, KY 899 near KY 80, KY 160, Pippa Passes. 4 year private liberal arts college; established 1923. Kentucky School of Craft, 63 Education Ln. Founded with an identity linked to economic development and traditional Appalachian artistry.
Points of Interest
Appalachian Artisan Center, 16 W Main St. Hindman Settlement School, 20 miles northeast of Hazard on KY 80 to KY 160. Knott County Sportsplex, 450 Kenny Champion Loop, off KY 80.
Parks and Recreation
ATV/Motorcycle Rider Training Center, 200 Sutton Memorial Dr. HCarr Creek State Park, KY 15, 15 miles south of Hazard. This 29-acre park features a full range of recreational opportunities on Carr Fork Lake. Full service marina nearby. Park Features: beach, bathhouse, fishing, picnic area, restrooms. Camping: 39 sites. Knott County Pool and Skatepark, 53 Perkins Madden Rd.
Festivals and Special Events
Lodging
Quiltmaker Inn, 18 Main St.; 15 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
By Grace Christian Gifts, 79 Fieldwood Dr. Holly Hills Shopping Center, 3068 Hwy. 160 S. Marie Stewart Craft Shop, Hindman Settlement School, KY 160.
Boating and Lakes
Carr Creek Lake, KY 160 east of Hindman, 15 miles southeast of Hazard; A tributary of the N Fork of the Kentucky River, Carr Creek Dam is 8.8 miles above the mouth of Carr Creek off KY 15 at Little Dove Church Rd.; USACE. Carr Creek Marina, KY 15.
Hyden
Population 365 • Leslie County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Dry Established 1882; 15 miles west of Hazard on Hal Rogers Parkway on the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River; “Redbud Capital of the World.”
t Leslie County Tourism, PO Box 948, Hyden, 41479; 606.672.2154.
Educational Institutions
Kentucky School of Bluegrass & Traditional Music, 108 Maple St.
Points of Interest
Frontier Nursing Service, on KY 80, US 421 off Hal Rogers Pkwy. Richard M. Nixon Recreation Center, 150 Wendover Rd.
Parks and Recreation
Daniel Boone ATV Trail, 26369 US 421.
Festivals and Special Events
Leslie County Wildlife Day, Nixon Center; 1st Sat. in July. Mary Breckinridge Festival, 1st weekend in Oct. Parade of Lights, 1st Fri. in Dec.
Dining
Allstar Pizza, 21836 Main St. Blue Castle Café, 21560 Main St. Elk Mountain Café, 26311 US 421. Shaker’s Pizza, 17585 US 421. Familiar Food: US 421: Dairy Queen, Hardee’s, Subway.
Knott County Saddle Club Rides, Sutton Memorial Park; Apr. Appalachian Family Folk Week, Hindman Settlement School; 2nd week in June. Gingerbread Festival, Thur.–Sat. after Labor Day. Knott County Trail Riders Fall Ride, Sutton Memorial Park; Sept. Appalachia Day, Alice Lloyd College; 2nd Sat. in Oct.
Dining
Creekside Diner, 399 Main St. E. Holly Hills Mall Restaurant, 92 Holly Hills Mall Rd. Hot Rod’s Pizza, 1004 Hwy. 160 S. Familiar Food: Arby’s, Dairy Queen, Subway.
P.O. Box 7099, Hazard KY 41702
Toll Free: 1-888-857-5263
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Lodging
Wendover Bed & Breakfast Inn, 132 FNS Dr.; 16 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Bowling Larry, 2809 Hwy. 80. Edna Pace Studios, 640 Thousand Sticks Rd. Kirkian Gifts, 167 Flackey Branch Rd.
Camping and RV Parks
Trace Branch Campground, 3929 Mosley Bend Rd.; 14 sites, boat ramp. Willie Begley Memorial RV Park, 26369 US 421; 29 sites.
Middlesboro/ Cumberland Gap Area Cities Include: Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland/ Benham/Lynch, Harlan Daniel Boone National Forest
t Letcher County Tourism Commission, 229 Main St., Whitesburg, 41858; 606.632.1200.
Points of Interest
Appalshop, 91 Madison Ave. Pound Gap Cut Through, Kentucky to Virginia natural route via US 23, Jenkins.
Museums and Galleries
David A. Zegeer Coal-Railroad Museum, 9505 KY 805, Jenkins. Valley of the Winds Art Gallery, 2356 KY 806, Eolia.
Parks and Recreation
Lilley Cornett Woods, KY 1103, 7 miles east of KY 7 at Skyline, south off US 119 near Cumberland.
Golf and Tennis
Raven Rock Golf Course, US 23, Jenkins; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Jenkins Homecoming Days, Jenkins; last weekend in Aug. Isom Days and Rodeo, Isom; Labor Day weekend. Mountain Heritage Festival, Sept.
Dining
Cavalier Drugstore and Café, 9500 KY 805, Jenkins. Courthouse Café, 127B Main St. Pine Mountain Grill, 45 US 119S. Summit City, 214 Main St. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Little Caesars, Long John Silver’s, Subway, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Gramp’s Cabin, 190 KY 2036; 1 unit. Highland Winery B&B, 193 Seco Dr., Seco; 16 units. Oven Fork B&B, 8494 US 119S, Oven Fork; 2 units. Parkway Inn, 3749 KY 15; 44 units. Whitesburg Motel, 107 Medical Plaza Ln.; 43 units. Whitesburg B&B, 6 Hayes St.; 3 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Cozy Corner, 127A Main St. Highland Winery, KY 805, Seco. John B. Adams Country Store, 72 Isom Dr., Isom. Pine Mountain/Letcher County Craft Co-op, 331 US 119N.
Boating and Lakes
Fishpond Lake (Payne Gap Lake), off US 119, 2.5 miles SW of Jenkins; 32 acres; built 1964; fishing, ramp, picnicking. 110 • www.kytravel.com
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Population2,139 • LetcherCounty(Seat/Dry) • EST/EDT • Wet 31 miles southeast of Hazard, KY 15, US 119.
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Population 10,334 • Bell County • EST/EDT • Dry Established 1889; US 25E, near Cumberland Gap National Historic Park. An industrial city built by a group of Englishmen. Only city in US known to be built within a meteor crater.
t Bell County Tourism Commission, 2215 Cumberland
Ave., Middlesboro, 40965; www.bellcountytourism.com; 606.248.2482; 800.988.1075.
Middlesboro Airport, 1420 Dorchester Ave.; general aviation; 3,650' runway.
Points of Interest Coal House, N 20th St.
Museums and Galleries
Bell County Historical Museum, 207 N 20th St.
Parks and Recreation C u m b e r l an d g ap nat i o na l historical park, US 25E (Cumberland Gap Pkwy.), south of Middlesboro. 24,000 acres shared by Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee. Established 1955. The Gap is an 800' deep natural break in the Cumberland Mountains. www.nps.gov/cuga. Marty’s ATV Oasis, 2930 KY 188. Middlesboro Skate Park, N 30th St.
Golf and Tennis
Middlesboro Country Club, 295 Country Dr.; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Cruisin’ the Crater, Middlesboro Mall; 3rd Sat. May–Sept. 4th of July Celebration, July 4. Christmas Parade, downtown; 1st Sat. in Dec.
Dining
Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country EASTERN REGION
Avenue Café, 1915 Cumberland Ave. Chinatown Café, Middlesboro Mall. Conley’s Drive-in, 708 E Lothbury Ave. La Esperanza, 471 N 12th St. Libby’s Deli, 129 W Lothbury Ave. New China Express, 1801 Cumberland Ave. New King Buffet, 1861 N 25th St. Pelanchos Mexican Grill, 605 N 12th St. Familiar Food: Arby’s, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Hardee’s, KFC, Krystal, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Ryan’s, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Boone Trail Inn, US 25E; 24 units. Cumberland Manor B&B, 208 Arthur Hts.; 5 units. Holiday Inn Express, 1252 N 12th St.; 60 units. Parkview Motel, 202 1/2 N 12th St.; 20 units. Sleep Inn, 1260 N 12th St.; 50 units.
Shopping and Entertainment Carmike Cinema 4, Middlesboro Mall. Interstate Management, 1841 US 25E. Middlesboro Mall, 905 N 12th St. Skate World, 2113 Cumberland Ave. Village Square Shopping Center, US 25E.
with trees over 300 years old, wildflower species, ferns and mountain laurel; open to the public for hiking, birding, nature study. Lodging: Lodge: 30 rooms, restaurant, meeting rooms; cottages: 9 one-bedroom log cabins, 11 two-bedroom cottages. Golf: 18 holes, pro shop, rental clubs and carts. Special Park Event: Winter Photography Weekend, Jan. Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail, The Little Shepherd Trail Section of the Pine Mountain Trail is a 38 mile trail from US 119 to US 421, part of a 120 mile linear park under development from Breaks Interstate Park to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. Shillilah Creek Wildlife Management Area, southeast of Pineville, US 119N 10 miles south on KY 987 to Mill Branch-Hensley Flats Rd.; 2,575 acres with old growth forest, extremely rugged steep terrain, high cliffs. DFWR.
Golf and Tennis
Wasioto Winds Golf Course, Pine Mountain State Resort Park, 1050 State Park Rd.; 18-hole par 72 regulation course. Wilderness Trail Off-Road Park, 7526 KY 119.
Festivals and Special Events
Winter Photo Weekend, Jan. Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival, Memorial Day weekend. Pumpkin Patch Festival, last weekend in Sept. Haunted Forest Ride, Fall.
Dining
Population1,732 • BellCounty(Seat/Dry) • EST/EDT • Moist US 25E, US 119, on the Cumberland River.
Engle’s Drive-In, 14889 Robert L. Madon Byp. Flocoe, 122 W Kentucky Ave. La Esperanza, 122 W Kentucky Ave. Mountain View Restaurant, Pine Mountain State Resort Park. Familiar Food: US 25E: Arby’s, Dairy Queen, KFC, Little Caesars, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Subway.
Ave., Middlesboro, 40965; www.bellcountytourism.com; 606.248.2482; 800.988.1075
Herndon J. Evans Lodge, US 25E in Kentucky Ridge State Forest; 30 units.
Pineville
t Bell County Tourism Commission, 2215 Cumberland Educational Institutions
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College, 300 Clear Creek Rd.; established 1926; 700 acres. BA in Ministry; scale model of Jerusalem in days of Christ.
Points of Interest
Henderson Settlement and Log House Craft Shop, 16773 KY 190, Frakes,18 miles SW of Pineville.
Parks and Recreation
Kentucky Ridge State Forest, KY 190, off US 25, SW of Pineville. Kentucky’s largest state forest; 15,251 acres in Bell County; hiking, hunting; off-road vehicles prohibited, KDF.
HPine Mountain State Resort PARK,
US 25E, 1 mile south of Pineville; 1,519 acres; Kentucky’s 1st state park, established 1924. Pine Mountain range is a western section of the giant Appalachian Mountain system; open yearround; www.parks.ky.gov; 606.337.3066; 800.325.1712. Park Features: • pool, planned recreation, naturalist programs, picnic shelters, hiking, mini-golf, Laurel Cove Amphitheatre, Chained Rock, interpretive center, Pine Mountain Zipline/ Canopy Tour. •Pine Mountain State Park Nature Preserve; protected acreage includes Hemlock Gardens, old-growth forest
Lodging
Shopping and Entertainment Bell Theater, 114 W Kentucky Ave. Hometown Florist, 115 S Pine St. Long’s One and Up, 120 N Walnut St.
Boating and Lakes
Cannon Creek Lake, west of US 25E, 6 miles south of Pineville. Chenoa Lake, KY 190, 15 miles west of Pineville in Kentucky Ridge State Forest; KDF.
Cumberland/ Benham/Lynch
10,334 • Harlan County • EST/EDT • Dry Cumberland: Population 2,237 • Wet • US 119. Benham: Population 500 • KY 160, east of Cumberland. Lynch: Population 747 • KY 160, east of Cumberland and Benham.
t Cumberland
Tourism & Convention Commission, 506 W Main St., Cumberland, 40823; www.harlancountytourism.com; 606.589.5812.
Points of Interest
Coal Miner’s Park, KY 160, Benham. Godbey Appalachian Center, 700 College Rd., Cumberland. Portal 31 Underground Mine Tour, 1 Portal Cir., Lynch. www.kytravel.com • 111
Museums and Galleries
Kentucky Coal Museum, KY 160, Benham.
Parks and Recreation
Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail, The Little Shepherd Trail Section of the Pine Mountain Trail is a 38-mile trail from US 119 to US 421, part of a 120-mile linear park under development from Breaks Interstate Park to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. HKingdom Come State Park, Off US 119, north of Cumberland, northeast of Harlan. Open year-round. Nearly 1,700 beautiful mountain acres, named for John Fox, Jr.’s “The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come,” 1st US novel to sell 1 million copies (1903). The three largest black bears ever recorded in Kentucky were found here. Park Features: •Visitors center with gift shop, pedal boats, mini-golf (Apr.– Oct.), 3–acre lake, fishing, hiking, playground, picnic shelters, limited primitive camping. •Kingdom Come State Park Nature Preserve, on the north face of Pine Mountain. Protects Kentucky’s 3rd largest colony of the federally endangered Indiana bat. •Log Rock, natural sandstone arch resembling a log. •Raven Rock, dramatic stone formation with large sand cave formation at base – a natural stage for local performances.
Golf and Tennis
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course, 330 Golf Course Rd., Cumberland; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Kentucky Black Bear Festival, Cumberland Campus of S.K.C.T.C.; 1st full weekend in Oct. Kentucky’s Summit, Oct. Corbin Rail Museum
Kingdom Come Swappin’ Meetin’, Cumberland Campus of S.K.C.T.C.; 1st full weekend in Oct. Coal Miner’s Appreciation Day, Lynch; 2nd Sat. in Oct. Tri-City Christmas Parade, 1st Fri. in Dec.
Dining
Charlotte’s Hoagie Shop, 1615 E Main St., Cumberland. Dairy Hut Too, 2207 E Main St., Cumberland. Hunt Brothers Pizza, 706 Main St., Cumberland. Lamp House Coffee, Hwy. 160, Lynch. Sazon Mexican Restaurant, 35 Black Bear Ave., Cumberland. S.K.C.T.C. Grill, 700 College Rd., Cumberland. Familiar Food: Main St., Cumberland: Hardee’s, Pizza Hut, Subway.
Lodging
Benham Schoolhouse Inn, 100 Central Ave., Benham; 30 units. Lou's Vacation Rental, Lynch. Plaza Motel, 18855 US 119 N, Cumberland; 73 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Apple Tree, 21991 US 119N, Cumberland. Black Mountain Exchange, Hwy. 160, Lynch. Buff’s Bows and Gifts, 412 E Main St., Cumberland. Christian Store, 216 W Main St., Cumberland. FireHouse Gifts & Crafts, #1 Church St., Lynch. Poor Fork Arts and Crafts, 218 W Main St., Cumberland.
Camping and RV Parks
Portal 31 RV Park, KY 160, Lynch; 12 sites.
Harlan
Population1,745 • HarlanCounty(Seat/Dry) • EST/EDT • Moist Established 1819; US 421 and US 119, northeast of Middlesboro, in the rugged region of Pine Mountain and the Cumberland Mountains. Originally known as Mt. Pleasant.
t Evarts Tourism & RV Parks, 101 Harlan St., Evarts, 40828; www.evartskentucky.com; 606.837.0609.
Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission
Sanders Park
Educational Institutions
Pine Mountain Settlement School, 36 KY 510, Bledsoe; 800-acre mountain boarding school founded in 1913.
Points of Interest
222 Corbin Center Drive 606-528-8860
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t Harlan Tourist & Convention Commission, 201 S Main St., PO Box 489, Harlan, 40831; www.harlantourism.com; 606.573.4156.
Harlan Center, 201 S Main St.
Museums and Galleries
Clover Fork Museum, 203 Philpot Ln., 6 miles north of Evarts.
Parks and Recreation
Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Park; 7,000 acres of 3 levels of ATV/off-road trails; no fee. Black Mountain Thunder Zipline, Evarts Trailhead, Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Park. Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve, KY 840, off US 119, near Keith. Protects the largest old-growth forest in Kentucky. Cranks Creek Wildlife Management Area, 15 miles SE on Stone Mountain Road off US 421; 2,155 acres; unique wagon tunnel road; KDFWR.
Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country EASTERN REGION
Kentenia State Forest, KY 1679, Little Shepherd Trail, off US 421 to north; 4,277 acres. KDF. US Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Area, adjacent to Martins Fork Lake; 6-mile Cumberland Shadow Hiking Trail.
Golf and Tennis
Harlan Country Club, 1509 S Hwy. 3001; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Wildflower Weekend, Pine Mountain Settlement School; Apr. Black Mountain Weekend, May. Southern Shine Crawl, May. Poke Sallet Festival, downtown; 1st weekend in June. Harlan County Fair, Putney; 1st weekend in Aug. PMSS Fair Day, Aug. Labor Day Festival, Evarts; Sat. before Labor Day. Fall Color Weekend, Oct. Fall Arts Weekend, Oct. Festival of the Mountain Masters, 400 Village Ctr.; Fri.–Sat. after Thanksgiving. Christmas Parade, downtown; 1st Sat. in Dec. PMSS Nativity Play, Dec.
Dining
El Charrito, 135 Village Center Rd. Harlan Station Steakhouse, 1908 US 421S. The Portal, 101 N Main St. Sports Café, Eversole St. Familiar Food: US 421: Arby’s, Baxter, Dairy Queen, Hardee’s, Huddle House, KFC, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Rax, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Black Mountain Cabins, KY 38 to KY 3457, Evarts; 6 units. Comfort Inn, 2608 US 421S; 62 units. Little Inn of Harlan, 508 S Main St.; 4 units. Mount Aire Motel, 355 Skidmore Dr.; 40 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Angelia’s Gifts, 417 E Central St. Coming Up Roses, 100 S Main St. Mountain Outdoors, 16 Chappell Dr., Baxter. Perfect Ten, 111 S Main St. Village Center Mall, 400 Village Ctr.
Boating and Lakes
Cranks Creek Lake (Herb Smith Lake), off KY 987, 15 miles SW; 219 acres; fishing, 2 ramps; dam completed in 1963. Martins Fork Lake, 13 miles SE on KY 987; 340 acres; fishing, boating, swimming, picnicking. Martins Fork Dam, on Martins Fork of the Cumberland River, is 504; long/97' high, USACE. Stone Mountain Boat Dock, 99 Day Branch Rd.
Camping and RV Parks
Harlan County Campground and RV Park, 8331 US 119, Putney; 3 cabins, 20 sites (50 primitive). Harlan Center RV Parks, 201 S Main St.; 7 sites.
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t Corbin Tourism and Convention
Commission, We are so glad you’re here…because Corbin LOVES Company! Located off of I-75 at exit 25, Corbin has something for everyone! Whether you seek outdoor adventure, delectable culinary treats or special boutiques, Corbin offers an experience you will never forget. 222 Corbin Center Dr., Corbin, 40702; www.corbinkytourism.com; 606.528.8860. [See ad, page 112]
Points of Interest HTHE ARENA, 500 Arena Dr., Corbin, 40702.
Multi-purpose venue featuring 6,800 seats and hosts a variety of activities including: family shows, sporting events, concerts and consumer trade shows. It is the only facility of its type in the Southeastern Kentucky region. www.thecorbinarena.com; 606.258.2020. [See ad, page 112] Corbin Center, 222 Corbin Center Dr. off 25W. Keeneland Quarter Horse Race Track, I-75 exit 25, off 3041. Coming soon!
Museums and Galleries HCORBIN RAIL MUSEUM, 101 N Depot St.,
Corbin, 40701. Coming soon. A state-of-the-art, interactive railroad museum! Showcases the L&N Railroad and the people who built and worked on them through interactive real-life experiences. 606.528.8860. [See ad, page 112] Harland Sanders Café and Museum, 688 US 25W; the Colonel’s kitchen as it was in 1940; daily 10–10; free; NRHP.
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Parks and Recreation
Bill’s Riding Stable, 519 Mustang Rd.
HCumberland Falls State Resort
Park, I-75 exit 25, SW to KY 90; 1,657 acres, 51 lodge rooms, cabins, gift shop; open year-round. Only "Moonbow" in the Northern Hemisphere. www.parks.ky.gov; 606.528.4121; 800.325.0063. Park Features: Outdoor Olympic pool, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, picnic shelters, playground, tennis, seasonal whitewater rafting trips, shuffleboard, dance pavilion, nature center, planned recreation, visitor center, snack bar and gift shop near falls. Observation points overlook Cumberland Falls and boulder-strewn gorge. Outstanding variety of plants, wildflowers, birds and animals; 20 miles of hiking trails. •Cumberland Falls, called the "Niagara of the South." The 125foot wide waterfall drops 7 stories, making it the largest east of the Rockies and south of Niagara. On a clear night under a full moon, the falls show the only known "moonbow" (rainbow at night) in the Northern hemisphere. •Cumberland Falls State Park Nature Preserve, several species of rare plants and animals. Open to the public for hiking, birding, nature study. Lodging: Lodge: 50 rooms, 1 suite, restaurant, meeting rooms. 20 Woodland Rooms. Cottages, 25 one- and two-bedroom executive; open year-round. Camping: Mid Mar.–Nov. 15; 30 sites with, 20 sites without utilities, grocery, service building (reservations available). Tennis: 1 court. Special Park Events: •Life of a Firewatcher, once in Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., Sept., Oct., Nov. •Arches & Waterfall Weekend, Mar. •Native American Weekend, Mar. •Spring Break Adventure, Apr. •Nature Photography Weekend, Apr. •Cumberland Falls Beautification, May. Sanders Park, 201 S Main St. Featuring a life-size bronze statue of the Colonel.
Festivals and Special Events
NIBROC Festival, Aug. Camp Wildcat Civil War Reenactment, Wildcat Mountain; Oct.
Dining
Basil's Italian Restaurant, 205 S Main St. Brooklyn Brothers Pizza, 890 Cumberland Falls Hwy. Bubby’s BBQ, 2700 Cumberland Falls Hwy. Corbin Cellars, 306 S Main St. Crabtree Rootbeer Stand, 129 18th St. The Depot on Main, 101 N Main St. Dino’s Italian Restaurant, 1895 Cumberland Falls Hwy. Dixie Cafe, 208 S Main St. El Dorado’s Corbin, 2545 Cumberland Falls Hwy. J&B Country Cooking, 2014 S Main St. King Buffet, 15170 N US 25E. Mi Casa Restaurant, 785 E Cumberland Gap Pkwy. Pizza & Co, 1500 S Main St. Season's Restaurant, 313 S Main St. Santa Fe Mexican Restaurant, 1885 Cumberland Falls Hwy. Twist and Shout, 408 S Main St. The Wrigley Taproom, 207 S Main St. Yomato Steakhouse of Japan, 14892 N US 25E. You & Me Coffee & Tea, 300 S Main St. Familiar Food: I-75 exit 25: Applebee’s, Arby’s, Bojangle's, Burger King, Domino’s, Hardee’s, Little Caesars, McDonald’s, Snappy Tomato, Subway, Waffle House, Wendy’s; I-75 exit 29: Arby’s, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Froyoz Frozen Yogurt, Huddle House, KFC, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Mr. Gatti’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Snappy Tomato, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell.
Lodging
Baymont Inn and Suites, I-75 exit 29; 91 units. Best Western Corbin Inn, I-75 exit 25; 63 units. Corbin Suites, I-75 exit 29; 63 units. Country Inn and Suites, I-75 exit 25; 44 units. Econolodge, I-75 exit 25; 110 units. Economy Inn Corbin, 804 S Main St.; 20 units. Fairfield Inn Corbin, I-75 exit 29; 62 units. Hampton Inn Corbin, I-75 exit 29; 67 units. Holiday Inn Express Corbin, I-75 exit 25; 64 units. Knights Inn Corbin, I-75 exit 29; 100 units. Landmark Inn, I-75 exit 25; 83 units. Super 8 Corbin, I-75 exit 29; 62 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Alley Stuff, 109 S Main St. Antiques and Accents, 45 Lynn Camp Church Rd. Forest Hill Shopping Center, 1019 Cumberland Falls Hwy. House of S&J, 313 S Main St. McBurney’s Designs, 220 N Main St. Trademart Shopping Center, 1000 E Cumberland Gap Pkwy. Tri-County Cineplex, I-75 exit 25. Tri-County Square Shopping Center, 785 E Cumberland Gap Pkwy.
Boating and Lakes Grove Marina, I-75 exit 25.
Camping and RV Parks
Corbin KOA, I-75 exit 29; 89 sites. Falls Creek Cabins & Campground, I-75 exit 25; 8 sites. Good Stewart Family Campground & Horse Camp, I-75 exit 25; 10 sites. Grove Campground, I-75 exit 25; 60 sites. Laurel Lake Camping Resort, I-75 exit 25; 35 sites. 114 • www.kytravel.com
Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country EASTERN REGION
Williamsburg
Population 5,245 • Whitley County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1818; I-75, US 25W, 11 miles north of Tennessee border in Daniel Boone National Forest; scenic southeast Kentucky Courtyard markers tell fascinating stories of “Aunt Julia” Marcum and Colonel Whitley. Big South Fork and Cumberland Falls just west of Williamsburg.
t W i l l i am s b u r g T o u r i s t an d
Convention Commission, 650 S 10th St., PO Box 2, Williamsburg, 40769; I-75 exit 11; open weekdays 9–5. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's. Brochures available on area attractions including the Big South Fork River & Recreation Area, Cumberland Museum & Craft Center and Cumberland Falls. Largest information center along I-75; designed to help you plan your vacation throughout the South. w w w.williamsburgk y.com; w tour @bellsouth.net ; 606.549.0530; 800.552.0530. [See ad, page 115] t Williamsburg Welcome Center, Kentucky Welcome Center, I-75 Northbound at the Kentucky/Tennessee line. Staffed daily Mon.–Sat. 8:30–4:30. 606.786.4474; 800.225.TRIP; www.kentuckytourism.com.
Educational Institutions
University of the Cumberlands, I-75 exit 11; Baptist affiliated private 4 year liberal arts college; established 1888; enrolls 3,000.
Museums and Galleries
Cumberland Inn Museum, I-75 exit 11; Appalachian exhibit, university archives operated by University of the Cumberlands.
Parks and Recreation
Hal Rogers Family Entertainment Center, I-75 exit 11; home of Kentucky Splash Water Park & RV Campground.
Golf and Tennis
The Golf Course at Williamsburg, 690 Airport Rd.; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Sally Gap Bluegrass Festival; late May, early June. Downtown Block Parties; June–Aug. Whitley County Fair; July. Old-Fashioned Trading Days, Courthouse Sq.; Sept. Jeep Jamboree U.S.A., Oct. Annual Turkey Trot, 5K Run/Walk; Nov.
Dining
Brashear’s Grocery and Catering, 1710 W Main St. El Dorado’s, 100 KY 92W. Milly’s on Main, 310 Main St. Riverside Produce, 1378 US 25W-S. Torres Mexican/Steakhouse, 125 Walmart Way. Familiar Food: I-75 exit 11: Arby’s, Burger King, Domino’s, Hardee’s, KFC, Krystal, Little Caesars, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Budget Inn, I-75 exit 11; 34 units. Cumberland Inn, I-75 exit 11; 50 units. Hampton Inn, I-75 exit 11; 68 units. Super 8, I-75 exit 11; 95 units.
Shopping and Entertainment Candle Shack, Main St. Cumberland Regional Mall, 965 US 25W. Ed’s Cards, 965 US25W-S.
Camping and RV Parks
Kentucky Splash RV Campground, I-75 exit 11; 17 sites.
Barbourville
Population 3,159 • Knox County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1799; oldest town in southeast Kentucky; home of 2 Kentucky governors and 3 US congressmen.
t barbourville & knox county
visitor center, Make your first stop a tour of the Barbourville & Knox County Visitor Center to learn about current events. Located at 117 High St., Barbourville, 40906, this beautiful stone house dates back to the late 1800s. Preserve America documents that during the 19th century, Barbourville was the largest city south of Richmond & was a major stop for settlers & travelers crossing the Cumberland Gap on their way up the Wilderness Road. www.barbourvilletourism.com; 606.545.9674. [See ad, page 116]
Educational Institutions
Union College, undergraduate & graduate programs, established 1879.
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Historic Sites
Daniel Boone Memorial Park, located along Kentucky's Frontier Paths, near the crossing of three historic roads.
HDr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site, 4929 KY 459, 5 miles off US 25E. Dr. Walker, physician
and surveyor, led 1st documented expedition through Cumberland Gap and built 1st log cabin built by a white man in Kentucky in Apr., 1750. Replica of cabin stands on original site. www.parks.ky.gov, 606.546.4400. Park Features: 12 acre park, mini-golf, gift shop, picnic shelters, concession stand, playground, lighted basketball court; park grounds open year-round; facilities are seasonal.
Museums and Galleries
Knox Historical Museum, 196 Daniel Boone Dr.
Parks and Recreation
Barbourville Water & Recreation Park, 525 Johnson Ln.; Memorial Day Weekend-Labor Day Weekend. Civil War Interpretive Park, open year-round; learning experience about first Civil War battle in Kentucky. Dizney Mountain Rodeo, Legion Field Hwy. 459; Barrel racing and bull riding; 1st Sat. (May-Oct.) 7 pm. Thompson Park, KY 11S; playground, walking track. Stivers Aquatic Center, 110 Barner Ln.
Festivals and Special Events
Redbud Festival & Warmup Ride, 3rd weekend in June. Barbourville BBQ Cook-Off & Festival, 3rd weekend in June. Ken-Ducky Derby, June. Battle of Barbourville, Sept.
Cumberland River Challenge, Canoe/Kayak Race, 4th Sat. in Sept. Daniel Boone Festival, downtown; 1st full week in Oct. Christmas in Historic Barbourville, Historic McNeil's Crossing; Dec.
Dining
2 Amigos, 119 Union Plz. Barbourville Grill, 240 Daniel Boone Dr. Billy Bob's (Drive-In), 402 Knox St. Hamburger Hut, (over 30 yrs!) 640 S U.S. Hwy. 25E. Hua Ming , 247 Parkway Plz. La Esperanza, 301 Daniel Boone Dr. Oasis Pizza Station, 110 N Main St. Oldway Cafe, 100 Court Sq. Thelma’s Place, 226 N Liberty St. The Ugly Mug Coffee House, 103 Knox St. Familiar Food: US 25E: Arby’s, Burger King, Dairy Queen, KFC, Little Caesars, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy’s; Downtown: Subway.
Lodging
HBest Western Wilderness Trail
Inn, 1476 S US 25 E, Barbourville, 40906; 43 units. Nestled in the majestic rolling hills that surround the oldest town in Southeast Kentucky. Locally owned and operated. Free parking, complimentary continental breakfast, outdoor pool, truck/RV parking, photocopy services, exterior corridor. www.bestwesternkentucky.com; 606.546.8500. Boulders & Bradfords B&B, 2 units. Towne Square Place B&B, 230 Knox St.; 3 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
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Carreen's Prom & Pageant, Downtown on the Square. Cole House, Downtown on the Square. Lillian June, Downtown on the Square. Parkway Plaza Shopping Center, 301 Parkway Plz. Union Plaza Shopping Center, 105 Union St.
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Attend a Festival, Exvent, or Explore and learn why visitors keep coming back year after year! While here, be sure to stop by the Barbourville & Knox County Visitor Center, where you will find a wealth of information about the community and what it has to offer. FOR INFORMATION:
BARBOURVILLE & KNOX COUNTY VISITOR CENTER 117 High Street • Barbourville, KY 40906
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Indian Springs Golf & Country Club, 379 Indian Springs Country Clb. Union College Tennis Courts, Union College; 3 courts.
Camping and RV Parks
Thompson RV Park, 538 S Main St.; 35 sites, boat ramp.
Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country EASTERN REGION Parks and Recreation
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Population8,092 • LaurelCounty (Seat/Dry) • EST/EDT • Wet US 25, I-75, KY 80 and Hal Rogers Parkway north of Levi Jackson State Park and Laurel River Lake. Official KYTrail Town.
t London/Laurel County Tourist Commission, Visit our full service Information
Center, just off I-75 exit 41, London, 40741; FREE seasonal RV dump station, FREE Kentucky maps, discount coupons & area brochures. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat. 9–5. w w w.laurelk y tour ism.com; tour ism@lltc .net ; 800.348.0095. [See ad, page 117] London/Corbin Airport, 566 Hal Rogers Dr.; general aviation; 5,750' runway.
Points of Interest
Camp Wildcat Civil War Battle Site, Hazel Patch Rd., I-75 exit 49, off US 25. Pavilion and interpretive trail. The Battle of Camp Wildcat is recognized as the 1st Union victory of the Civil War fought along the Wilderness Road.
Daniel Boone Motocross Park, 775 Falls City Rd. Daniel Boone National Forest, 700,000 acres of timberland stretching over 21 eastern counties from Morehead in the north to the Tennessee border in the southeast. There are nearly 500 miles of trails and over 800 miles of roads; campgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps, beaches. Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail, a 270-mile trail running the entire length of the forest, links many developed recreation areas. Meaning “Big Turtle,” Sheltowee was the Indian name given to Daniel Boone by the Shawnee who adopted him as the son of Blackfish, the great war chief; USFS-maintained. Wildcat Adventures, I-75 exit 41, N Hwy. 25.
HLevi Jackson State Park, KY 229, off
US 25, I-75 south of London and north of Corbin; Boone's Trace and Wilderness Road; pioneer trails converge here. 896 acres on land donated by the family of Levi Jackson. Completed in 1796, Wilderness Road was a 30' wide wagon road constructed over earlier pioneer trails. Until about 1875, it was thought to be first state-built road in US. A section of the original road is preserved in the park. Park Features: •pool, gift shop, hiking, museum, gristmill, picnic shelters, mini-golf, playground. •Mountain Life Museum, reproduced pioneer settlement; log buildings, furnishings, farm implements, guns (fee). Apr.–Oct. • McHargue’s Mill, among world’s largest millstone collections. • New Arial Adventure Park Camping: year-round, 136 sites with utilities, wi-fi; tent camping, bath- houses and service buildings, grocery.
Golf and Tennis
Crooked Creek Golf Club, 781 Crooked Creek Dr.; 18 holes. London Country Club, 835 W Laurel Rd.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Redbud Ride London, downtown; Apr. Laurel County Fair, Laurel County Fairground; July. World Chicken Festival, downtown London; Sept. Camp Wildcat Civil War Re-enactment, Wildcat Mountain; Oct. Christmas on Main, Dec.
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Dining
Cheddars, I-75 exit 41. Dino's, I-75 exit 38. Eldorado, I-75 exit 38. Gondolier, I-75 exit 41 Old Town Grill, I-75 exit 41. Ruby Tuesday, I-75 exit 38. Shiloh Roadhouse, I-75 exit 41. Weaver’s Hot Dogs, 2 locations: 4th St. & Airport. Familiar Food: I-75 exit 38: Arby’s, Burger King, Captain D’s, Domino’s, Fazoli’s, Frisch’s, Golden Corral, Great Wall, Hardee’s, Huddle House, Krystal, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Little Caesars, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Quiznos, Ruby Tuesday, Snappy Tomato, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell; I-75 exit 41: Arby’s, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, Hardee’s, KFC, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy’s, White Castle, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy’s, White Castle.
Lodging
Baymont Inn, I-75 exit 38; 77 units. Budget Host Westgate Inn, I-75 exit 41; 46 units. Comfort Suites, I-75 exit 38; 62 units. Country Inn and Suites, I-75 exit 38; 75 units. Econolodge, I-75 exit 41; 63 units. Hampton Inn, I-75 exit 41; 71 units. Holiday Inn Express, I-75 exit 38; 65 units. Microtel Inn, I-75 exit 38; 77 units. Quality Inn, I-75 exit 41; 60 units. Red Roof Inn, I-75 exit 41; 60 units. Super 8, I-75 exit 41; 63 units.
Shopping and Entertainment Dog Patch Trading Center, I-75 exit 41. Finley’s Fun Center, 1356 S Laurel Rd. Flea Land Flea Market, I-75 exit 38. London Dragway, 3385 White Oak Rd. Regency Cinema 8, I-75 exit 38. Scavenger Hunt, 704 E 4th St. Vendor’s Mall, I-75 exit 41. Wildcat Flea Market, I-75 exit 41.
Boating and Lakes
Holly Bay Marina, I-75 exit 38.
HLaurel River lake, SW of London via KY 192; 6,000 acres, over 200 miles of shoreline and two full-service marinas. The natural beauty of crysal clear water, Laurel Lake lies safely in the Daniel Boone National Forest where fishing is great. 1,420 feet long/282 feet high Laurel River Dam is on KY 1193 off US 25W, USACE. www.laurelkytourism.com; 800.348.0095. Rockcastle Adventures Canoe Livery, I-75 exit 41. Tim’s Pay Lake, 139 Pay Lake Rd. Wood Creek Boat Dock, I-75 exit 41. Wood Creek Lake, KY 80, west of I-75 exit 41; 672 acres; Completed in 1969. Holds state record for largemouth bass, 13 lb. 10 oz., caught Apr. 14, 1984. Fishing (trout, largemouth bass), ramp, dock, boat rentals. Camping and RV Parks
Laurel River Lake Camping: • Craigs Creek, group, KY 192, left on FS 62, 9 mi. • Holly Bay Campground, Hwy. 192; 94 sites. White Oak Boat-In Camping, 51 sites. Wildcat Adventures, US Hwy. 25 N; RV and tent sites. Westgate RV Camping, I-75 exit 41; 14 sites.
Manchester
Population 1,255 • Clay County (Seat/ Dry) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1798; Hal Rogers Parkway and US 421, 20 miles east of London in Redbird Purchase Area of Daniel Boone National Forest. Official KY Trail Town.
t Clay County Tourism, 102 Richmond Rd., Manchester, 40962; 606.598.2071. Educational Institutions
Oneida Baptist Institute, 19 miles NE KY 11; grades 6–12 boarding school; enrolls 300.
Points of Interest
Ancient Rock Writings Display, Rawlings-Stinson Park.
Parks and Recreation
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Campsites: •Alum Ford, KY 700, off US 27; 6 sites. •Bear Creek Horse Camp, right off KY 742; 23 sites. •Blue Heron, east on KY 92, right on KY 742; 45 sites.
Golf and Tennis
Big Hickory Golf Course, 521 Big Hickory Rd.; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events Clay County Days, Labor Day weekend.
Dining
Aunt Bea’s Country Diner, 301 Main St. El Cazador, 376 Manchester Square Shopping Ctr. Miller’s Café, 111 Main St. Pat’s Snack Bar, 112 Town Branch Rd. Familiar Food: Arby’s, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Huddle House, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Subway, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Best Western of Manchester, 363 KY 80; 52 units. Rocking Chair Inn, 101 Swafford St.; 24 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Foster Price Cinemas, 109 Anderson St. Marguerite Antiques & Vintage Boutique, 112 Main St. Rebecca Leigh Accents, 201 Main St. 118 • www.kytravel.com
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Red Bird Mission Crafts, KY 66, Beverly.
Parks and Recreation
Clay County Campground, 83 Crawfish Rd.; 150 sites. Governor’s RV Park, Bert T. Combs City Park, US 421N; 24 sites.
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Population 800 • Jackson County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Dry US 421, KY 89 and KY 290, northeast of London, in Daniel Boone National Forest.
t Jackson County Tourism Commission, PO Box 278, Annville, 40402; 606.287.7853.
Points of Interest
Flat Lick Falls, Hays Rd. off US 421, Gray Hawk.
Festivals and Special Events
Gospel Festival, Muncy Park; June. Stringbean Memorial Bluegrass Festival, June. Battle of Big Hill Reenactment, Jackson Energy Farm; 3rd weekend in Aug. Jackson County Fair, Labor Day weekend.
Dining
Gray Hawk Landing, US 421. Opal’s Restaurant, 180 W Water St. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Subway.
Lodging
Cain’s Edgewood Cabins, 9886 KY 89 N; 1 unit. Jarvis Mountain Cabin, 343 Lower Clover Bottom Rd.; 1 unit. Lakes Creek B&B, 2181 Lakes Creek Rd.; 1 unit. Shady Lane Cottage, 137 Durham School Rd.; 1 unit. Town and Country Motel, 2567 US 421S; 12 units.
Shopping and Entertainment Snider Points, 5093 Hwy. 2002.
Boating and Lakes
Beulah Lake (Tyner Lake), US 421, 2.5 miles N of Tyner; 87 acres; fishing, launching area.
Renfro Valley/ Mt. Vernon
Rockcastle County • EST/EDT • Dry Renfro Valley: I-75 exit 62, US 25 just north of Mt. Vernon, 45 minutes south of Lexington. Mount Vernon: Population 2,477 • County Seat US 150/25, off I-75, northwest of London.
t Livingston Trail Town Visitor’s Center, US 25 N Livingston, 40445; www.livingstonky.com; 606.453.2710.
Just Kik-N-It Ranch Outfitters, I-75 exit 49, Livingston. Cedar Rapids Country Club, US 150, Mt. Vernon; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Dix River Festival, Brodhead; May. Saltpetre Cave Open House, Mt. Vernon; May. Cruise in the Valley Car Show, Renfro Valley; Sept. Appalachian Harvest Festival, Renfro Valley; Oct. Living History Day, Renfro Valley; Oct. Bittersweet Festival, Mt. Vernon; Oct.
Dining
Back Porch Smokehouse, I-75 exit 62, Renfro Valley. El Cazador Mt Vernon, I-75 exit 59, Mt. Vernon. El Dorado, I-75 exit 62, Mt. Vernon. Limestone Grille, I-75 exit 62, Mt. Vernon. Marcella's Farm to Fork, I-75 exit 62, Hwy. 150, Mt. Vernon. Snack Shack, I-75 exit 62, Mt. Vernon. Subs & More, I-75 exit 62, Mt. Vernon. Familiar Food: I-75 exit 59, Mt.Vernon: Pizza Hut; I-75 exit 62, Renfro Valley: Arby’s, Godfather’s Pizza, Hardee’s, KFC, Little Caesars, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Days Inn, I-75 exit 62. Mt. Vernon; 100 units. Econolodge, I-75 exit 62, Mt. Vernon; 35 units. Kastle Inn Motel, I-75 exit 59, Mt. Vernon; 50 units. Mt. View Inn, I-75 exit 59; 50 units. National Heritage Inn, I-75 exit 62, Mt. Vernon; 50 units. Renfro Valley Motel, I-75 exit 62; 50 units. Rockcastle River Cabin Rentals, US 25N, Livingston; 2 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Cindy’s Place, 260 E Main St., Mt Vernon. Dogwood Gifts and Crafts, I-75 exit 62, Renfro Valley. Pebble Jones Jewelry, Main St. Mt. Vernon. Renfro Valley Village, I-75 exit 62, Renfro Valley. Rockcastle River Trading Company, US 25 N, Livingston. Valley Treasures & Antiques, I-75 exit 62, Renfro Valley.
Boating and Lakes
Lake Linville Boat Dock, I-75 exit 62, Mt. Vernon; 34 sites.
Camping and RV Parks
Climax Horse Camp, Clark Ridge Rd., Mt. Vernon; 10 sites. Red Hill Horse Camp, KY 1955, Livingston; 48 sites. Renfro Valley KOA, I-75 exit 62, Renfro Valley; 103 sites. Renfro Valley RV Park, I-75 exit 62, Renfro Valley; 114 sites.
t Mt. Vernon-Rockcastle County Tourist Commission,
I-75 exit 62, PO Box 1467, Mt. Vernon, 40456; www.rockcastletourism.com; 800.252.6685.
Points of Interest
Bittersweet Cabin Village Museum & Gift Shop, I-75 exit 62, Renfro Valley.
Museums and Galleries
Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum, I-75 exit 62, Renfro Valley.
Theaters and Performing Arts
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Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest cave system ever discovered on Earth, is the largest of the many caves found in this region. 10,000-acre Barren River Lake is the centerpiece of one of the region's three state parks.
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Population11,196 • PulaskiCounty(Seat/Dry) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1801; On US 27, KY 80 and hub of the area where Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway extends through the lake country to Somerset.
t Somerset-Pulaski County CVB/Lake Cumberland To u r i s m , 52 2 O g d e n S t . , S o m e r s e t , 425 01; w w w.lakecumberlandtourism.com; 800.642.6287; 606.679.6394. Lake Cumberland Regional Airport, US 27, 3 miles south General aviation. 5,800' runway. Points of Interest
Carnegie Community Arts Center, 107 N Main St. Center for Rural Development, 2292 US 27. Children’s Botanical Garden of South Central Kentucky, 304 S Main St.
Historic Sites
Historic Downtown and Fountain Square, Somerset. Restored Fountain Square, shopping, dining, walking trail. Mills Springs Battlefield Museum/Visitor Center, 9020 W. Hwy. 80, Nancy, Mill Springs National Cemetery where Union casualties are buried and the Zollicoffer Confederate Cemetery; NRHP.
Tours and Sightseeing
Historic Marker Self-Guidd Walking Tour, Downtown Somerset. USACE Lake Cumberland Visitor Center, 800 Boat Dock Rd.
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Bear Wallow Farm, 1225 Piney Grove Rd., Nancy. Haney’s Appledale Farm, 8350 KY 80W, Nancy. Pulaski County Park, KY 80W. Rocky Hollow Park, S Central Ave. HSomersplash Waterpark, 1030 Hwy. 2227, Somerset, 42503. Somerset’s waterpark includes a bowl slide, speed slide, activity pool, lazy river, wave pool, 3 body slides, tube slide, and wading pool. Memorial Day-Labor Day. www.somersplash.com; 606.679.7946. Zollicoffer Park, Hwy. 235, Nancy; part of Mill Springs Battlefield.
Golf and Tennis
Eagle’s Nest Country Club, KY 39N; 18 holes. Lake Cumberland Driving Range, 499 Gibson Ln., Bronston. Somerset Country Club, 1216 KY 27N; 18 holes. Waitsboro Hills Golf Course, 795 Slate Branch Rd.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Battle of Mills Springs Anniversary, Mill Springs Battlefield, Nancy; Jan. Somernites Cruise Car Show, 4th Fri. & Sat. Apr.–Oct. Master Musicians Festival, Somerset Community College; July. Pulaski County Fair, Pulaski County Fairgrounds; July. 15+ Mile Yard Sale, KY 196; Sept. Autumnfest, Bear Wallow Farm, Nancy; mid-Sept. Blues, BBQ, and Arts Festival, Somerset; Sept. Mill Springs Memorial Day Ceremony, Mill Springs Battlefield, Nancy; Memorial Day. The Road Home Half-Marathon, Sept. Harvest Moon Festival, Somerset; Oct. Mill Springs Battlefield Ghostwalk, Mill Springs Battlefield, Nancy; Nov. Sheltowee Artisans Art Fair, Center for Rural Development; Nov. Lake Cumberland Holiday Hoops Classic, Boys Basketball; Dec.
Dining
Amish & More Deli, N Hwy. 27. Amon’s Bakery, 1900 US 27S. Casa Grande 2 South, 3580 S Hwy. 27. Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant, 918 US 27S. Chubby Buddy Country Cooking, 10475 US 27N, Eubank. Family Diner and Bakery, 9249 KY 80W, Nancy. The Harbor Restaurant & Tavern, 451 Lees Ford Rd., Nancy. Kegler’s Bar and Grill, 1084 S Hwy. 27. King Buffet, 300 Sam Walton Dr. La Fiesta Grande, S Hwy. 27. Main Street Deli, 601 Main St. Mellow Mushroom, S Hwy. 27. Pure Vida Costa Rican Cuisine, S Hwy 27. Ruckel’s Restaurant, 192 KY 70W, Eubank. Serendipity at the Orange Door, 230 E Mt. Vernon St. Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q, 70 Sonny’s Way. Texas Roadhouse, 100 Stonegate Ctr. Track’s End Restaurant, 233 Parkers Mill Way.
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Kentucky's Shorelines SOUTH REGION ALSouthern SOUTH CENTR CENTRAL REGION HVip’s Place, 1480 W Hwy. 90, Bronston, 42518. Home cooking with a friendly atmosphere. Reasonable prices. Menu features a wide array of selections, made from only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, with something sure to please every member of your group. 6-3 daily, closed on Sun. 606.561.3749. Familiar Food: US 27: Arby’s, Back Yard Burgers, Blimpie, Bob Evans, Burger King, Captain D’s, Cracker Barrel, Culver’s, Dairy Queen, Domino’s, Donato’s, Fazoli’s, Firehouse Subs, Frisch’s, Gold Star Chili, Hardee’s, Jimmy John’s, KFC, Krystal, Little Caesars, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Mr. Gatti’s, Papa John’s, Penn Station, Pizza Hut, Ruby Tuesday, Snappy Tomato, Sonic, Steak n’ Shake, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, White Castle. Lodging
Barn at Redgate Suite, 200 Redgate Ln.; 1 unit. Best Western Midtown Inn and Suites, 103 W Jefferson Dr.; 61 units. Buck Creek Bungalows, 9700 Rush Branch Rd.;1 unit. Comfort Inn, 82 Jolin Dr.; 54 units. Country Inn and Suites, 515 US 27N; 52 units. Courtyard by Marriott, S Hwy. 27; 105 units. Falling Water Rentals, 284 George St.; 1 unit. Hampton Inn Somerset, 4141 US 27S; 73 units. Holiday Inn Express, 50 Stevie Lynn Dr.; 75 units. Lake Cumberland Homes near PC Park, 66 Park Rd., Nancy; 3 units. Lake Cumberland Rental Properties, 3260 and 3340 Ard Ridge Rd., Nancy; 2 units. Lee’s Ford Marina Resort, KY 80W, Nancy; 20 units. Meece Farm, 1310 Hopeful School Rd.; 1 unit. Million Dollar View Home, 909 Hideaway Dr.; 1 unit. Morning Sun Farm, 433 Rush Branch Rd.; 1 unit. Morris Lake House, 386 Cumberland Dr., Bronston;1 unit. Motel 6, 1532 US 27S; 47 units. Pulaski Park Cabins, 1200 Hwy. 3189, Nancy; 6 units. Quality Inn, 240 US 27N; 59 units. R Home For U, 990 Prather Dr.; 1 unit. Red Roof Inn, 1201 US 27S; 78 units. Riegelsberger Rental, 51 Bridgeview, Nancy; 1 unit. Sackett’s Lake Bluff Cabins, Vicki St., Nancy; 3 units. Super 8, 601 US 27S; 61 units. Tobacco Ridge Farm, 2015 Silver Star Rd.; 1 unit.
Shopping and Entertainment
27 Twin Drive-In Theatre, 5072 US 27S. Apple’s Wine and Spirits, 4150 S Hwy. 27. Briar Bowl Lanes, 603 US 27S. Cave Hill Vineyards, 2115 Smith Ridge Rd., Eubank. Cedar Creek Vineyards, 294 Cedar Creek Ln. Heritage Christian Book Store, 304 Sallee St. Jarfly Brewing Company, 103 W Mt. Vernon St. Lake Cumberland Flea Market, 95 Super Service Dr. Lake Cumberland Outdoors, 2234 KY 90, Bronston. Lee's Ford Wine & Spirits, 21 Lees Ford Dock Rd. Mole Hole of Somerset, 370 US 27S. North 27 Antique Mall, 2330 KY 2227. Paul’s Discount, 1616 US 2227 N. Pine Cone Primitives, 409 Monticello St. Pink Bee, 1424 US 27S. Pub 311, 311 W Mt. Vernon St. Simply the Best, Grand Central Pl. Sinking Valley Vineyard and Winery, 6515 KY 461. Sk8ter's Paradise, 75 Grand Central Pl. Somerset Cinemas 8, 100 Mercury Blvd. Somerset Mall, 4150 US 27S. Somerset Peddler’s Mall, 345 US 27N. Tap on Main, 3580 N Main St. Wildcat Beer, Wine & Spirits, 342 N Hwy. 27.
Boating and Lakes
Lake Cumberland, Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Pkwy., US 27, KY 80, KY 90, KY 127 and KY 76; 50,250 acres; 1,200 miles of shoreline extending southwest from Cumberland Falls to Somerset, Burnside, and Monticello to Wolfcreek Dam then northeast to Jamestown and Russell Springs touching 7 counties in southest KY and some of the top fisihing holes in the US. Lee's Ford Marina Resort, 451 Lee's Ford Dock Rd., Nancy.
Camping and RV Parks
Cumberland Point Campground & RV Resort, 344 Daws Ridge Rd., Nancy; 15 sites. Lake Cumberland RV Park and Campground, 499 Gibson Ln., Bronston; 72 sites. Pulaski Co. Park Campground, 1200 Hwy. 3189, Nancy; 20 sites. Somerset KY RV Park, 794 Meadow Dr.; 12 sites.
HWoodson Bend Resort
14 Woodson Bnd., Bronston, 42518. Located on a scenic 455-acre peninsula above and surrounded by Lake Cumberland. The resort is ideal for vacations, family reunions, conventions, golf outings, retreats, etc. Multi-purpose clubhouse includes meeting & party rooms and Mulligans restaurant. Activities include volleyball, basketball, swimming, tennis and foot golf. Hiking during which you may see some of our beautiful white tail deer. Golfers will find plenty of challenge on our 18 hole, championship course. www.woodsonbendresort.com; 800.872.9825. www.kytravel.com • 123
Burnside
Population 611 • Pulaski County (Dry) • EST/EDT • Wet US 27, KY 90, south of Somerset, at Lake Cumberland. Historic Burnside, settled about 1800, was covered by the lake and the town was relocated about 1950.
t Burnside Tourism Commission, 7929 US 27S, PO Box 8.; Burnside, 42519; www.burnsidetourism.com; 606.561.7117;800.240.2531. Parks and Recreation Cole Park, Downtown Burnside.
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US 27, 8 miles south of Somerset on Lake Cumberland. 430-acre park named for Union General A.E. Burnside who had Civil War headquarters in area. He has gone down in history, not for military exploits, but for his beard and moustache worn with clean shaven chin, called a “burnsider,” (now sideburns). Park Features: fishing, marina near park with slips and rentals, picnic shelters, playground, boat ramp, fish cleaning facilities, bathhouse; most facilities are seasonal Apr.–Oct. 31. Camping: 94 sites (8 primitive); reservations available; Golf: 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Crappie USA Fishing Tournament, Lake Cumberland; Apr. Point Isabel Festival, Cole Park; Sept.
Dining
Goodie Shack, 7788 US 27S. Guthrie's River House, 6075 US 27S. Los Primos Mexican Grill, 8100 US 27S. Reno's Roadhouse, 1201 S Hwy. 27.
Lodging
A Better Rental at Lake Cumberland, 2650 Roberts Bend Rd.; 11 units. Christy Ann's Cottage, 61 Boone Trl.; 1 unit. Cumberland Cove Cottages, 620 Coomer Rd.; 6 units. Cumberland Hillside Hideaway, 212 Pebble Dr.; 1 unit. Eagles View B&B, 45 Glen Eagle Dr.; 3 units. KCox Lake Cumberland Rental Home, 2632 Roberts Bend Rd.; 1 unit. Lake Cumberland Resort, 500 Roberts Bend Rd.; 36 units. Luv Lake Cumberland, 1284 Lakeview Ave.; 1 unit. Schwytzer Lakefront Homes, 2668 Roberts Bend Rd.; 1 unit. Southfork Log Cabins, 56 Narrows Rd.; 3 units. Villager Resort, KY 90; 25 units. Whispering Woods Cottage, 239 Enchanted Forest Way; 1 unit.
Shopping and Entertainment
Island Wine & Spirits, 6345 S Hwy. 27. Lake Cumberland Speedway, 1 Race Track Rd. Slick Hobbies, 8591 US 27S. Tri-County Flea Market, 6320 S Hwy. 27.
Boating and Lakes
Burnside Marina, 680 W Lakeshore Dr.
Stearns/Whitley City
McCreary County • EST/EDT • Dry Stearns: Population 1,586 • 1 mile west of US 27, south of Whitley City. Official KY Trail Town. Whitley City: Population 1,111 • County Seat • 9 miles south of KY 90 on US 27.
t McCreary County Tourist Commission, PO Box 62, 14
Geary Ave., Whitley City, 42653; www.mccrearytourism.com; 606.376.3008; 888.284.3718. McCreary County Airport, off KY 92E, Pine Knot; general aviation; 3,000' runway.
Points of Interest
Big South Fork Scenic Railway, 1 mile west of US 27 in downtown Stearns; winds through 16 miles of Cumberland River Gorge of the Big South Fork National River.
Museums and Galleries
McCreary County Museum, KY 1651, Stearns.
Parks and Recreation
Beaver Creek Wildlife Management Area, US 27S, FS 50 on west side of area, KY 90 and FS 817 on east; 17,753 acres in Daniel Boone National Forest. USFS.
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Access from I-75 via KY 461 at
Mt. Vernon or KY 92 near Williamsburg; from I-65 via Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Pkwy. to US 27 at Somerset; authorized by Congress in 1974 and includes 125,000 acres of natural wilderness, rivers and back country in SE Kentucky and NE Tennessee. Managed by the National Park Service. The Big South Fork River and its tributaries have carved a series of spectacular gorges. The area is full of fascinating geological, botanical and historical features including forest-covered plateau lands broken by the steep bluffs of the Big South Fork River gorge. The area was sparsely settled, although once extensively mined and logged. www.nps.gov/biso. Park Features: •Kentucky Visitor Center open daily Apr.–Oct. •Big South Fork Area, camping, 430+ miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horse riding trails. Picnicking, fishing, canoeing, swimming, boating, hunting. Sheltowee Trace Outfitters, Cumberland Star River Boat, Mouth of Laurel Boat Ramp.
Festivals and Special Events McCreary County Fair, Whitley City; July.
Dining
Courthouse Corner Café, 18 S Main St. Dairy Bar, 198 S Main St. Kilby Sister’s Bakery and Sweet Shop, KY 1651, Stearns. Ole Country Café, 1939 KY 92E, Pine Knot. Papa’s Pizza, US 27S, Stearns. ZZ’s Italian Restaurant, 1845 US 27N, Whitley City. Familiar Food: US 27, Whitley City: Arby’s, Giovanni’s, Huddle House, KFC, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Subway.
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Barthell Coal Mining Camp, KY 742, Stearns; 12 units. Big South Fork Motor Lodge, 136 Bruce St., Stearns; 21 units. Executive South Fork Inn, 1116 US 27N, Whitley City; 58 units. Farm House Inn B&B, 735 Taylor Branch Rd.; 3 units. Parkland Motel, 1950 US 27S, Stearns; 51 units. Sheltowee Trace Outfitters and Camp Inns, 2001 KY 90; 9 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
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Population 1,794 • Russell County (Seat) • CST/CDT • Dry Established 1827; US 127 10 miles from Lake Cumberland State Resort. Official KY Trail Town.
t Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission, PO Box 64, Russell Springs, 42642; 270.866.4333.
Russell County Airport, Russell County Airport, KY 92, 2 miles NW.
Points of Interest
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, US 127, 13 miles south, below Wolf Creek Dam.
Parks and Recreation HLake Cumberland State resort Park, 5465 State Park Rd., west of Somerset, south of
Jamestown, off US 127S; 3,117 acres on Lake Cumberland’s shores; open year-round; 270.343.3111; 800.325.1709; www.parks.ky.gov. Park Features: (some activities and facilities are seasonal): State Dock Marina with covered/open slips, ramps, ski and houseboats, fishing, pontoon boat rentals, tennis, hiking, horseback riding, picnic shelter, playground, planned recreation, nature /multi-purpose centers, shuffleboard, mini-golf, disk golf, grocery. Lodging: Lure Lodge: 63 rooms, pool rooms with glass-backed elevator; Pumpkin Creek Lodge: 13 rooms; indoor swimming pool, spa, recreation/game room, outside deck, meeting rooms, banquet facilities. Cottages: one-, two- and three-bedroom cottages; Camping: tent; 129 sites, most with utilities; mid-Mar.–Oct. 31; reservations available; www.kytravel.com • 125
Special Park Events: •Camper Appreciation Weekend, Apr. •Camperama Weekend, 1st weekend in Oct. •New Year’s Blowout Bash, Dec. 31 US Army Corps of Engineers Campsites on Lake Cumberland: Kendall, US 127 at Wolf Creek Dam; 118 sites, 2 ramps.
Festivals and Special Events
National Houseboat Expo, Lake Cumberland; June. Lakefest, Monument Square; July. 127 Corridor Sale, US 127; Aug. Senior Fishing Derby, Sept.
Dining
Godfather’s Pizza, 1905 Main St. Familiar Food: US 127: Giovanni’s, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Pizza Hut.
Lodging
Lake Cumberland Country Cottages, 6688 US 127S; 3 units. M & M Lodge, 2423 KY 92S; 8 units. Riverside Retreat, 875 Helm Landing Rd.; 4 units. Shell’s Wolf Creek Outfitters, 310 Kaufman Rd.; 2 units. Timber Pointe Resort Park, KY 92S; 15 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Lake Cumberland Country Store, 6688 US 127S. Mini Indy Go Kart Track and Family Fun Center, 2367 US 127N. Sarah’s Cards and Gift, 61 N Main St. Ship Store at State Dock 6365 State Park Rd.
Boating and Lakes
Jamestown Resort and Marina Houseboat Vacation, 3677 KY 92S. Lake Cumberland, Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Pkwy., US 127, KY 90, KY 80 and KY 76. 50,250 acres.South Central Kentucky’s magnificent lake extends from Wolf Creek Dam south to Russell Springs and Jamestown into 7 counties and upstream for over 100 miles east to the vicinity of Somerset and finally to the area of Cumberland Falls. Shoreline over 1,200 miles; one of the top scenic fishing lakes in US. Wolf Creek Dam across the Cumberland River, US 127 south of Jamestown, 258' high/5,736' long. Completed 1950. Wolf Creek Dam Powerhouse and Overlook, US 127S, USACE.
HSTATE DOCK
Located inside beautiful Lake Cumberland State Resort Park on US 127. Take the trip of a lifetime on one of our luxury rental houseboats. Other rentals also include ski boats, wave runners, pontoons and fishing boats. Full-service marina with rental slips largest houseboats to small cruisers. Shop our store for souvenirs, fuel and food items. Visit the State Dock Grill for a great burger! www.statedock.com; 888 STATEDOCK (888.782.8336).
Camping and RV Parks
Foggy Bottom RV Park, 310 Kaufman Rd.; 20 sites. Woodland Hills Campground, 7389 US 127S; 10 sites. 126 • www.kytravel.com
Russell Springs
Population 2,441 • Russell County • CST/CDT • Dry Russell County. US 127, KY 80, north of Lake Cumberland and Lake Cumberland State Resort.
t Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission, PO Box 64, Russell Springs, 42642; 270.866.4333. Points of Interest
The Rockhouse, KY 379, Creelsboro.
Golf and Tennis
Lakewood Country Club, 4214 KY 379; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Russell County Fair, Veterans’ Fairgrounds; June. Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival, Indian Hills Resort; Aug. Ghosts of Russell County, The Star Theater, downtown; Oct. Christmas Parade, Russell County Fairgrounds; Nov.
Dining
Coe’s Steak House, 2961 KY 80E. Country Café, 4152 KY 76S. Hillbilly Café, 2475 US 127S. Familiar Food: US 127: Arby’s, Little Caesars, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Alligator Inn, KY 76S; 20 units. Cumberland Lodge, 720 US 127 N; 53 units. Lakepointe Resort, 1583 KY 1383; 22 units. Springs Motel, 115 Steve Wariner Dr.; 28 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Anna’s Garden, 2349 US 127S. Key Twin Cinema, Key Village Shopping Center. Laker Lanes, 2481 Lakeway Dr. Mantle Gift Shop, 3213 US 127 S. Star Theater, 546 Main St.
Boating and Lakes HIndian Hills Resort/Alligator II Marina and KOA, 11 mi. SE. via KY 80, KY 910,
KY 76, KY 1383, on Lake Cumberland. Full service marina, houseboat, fishing boat & pontoon rental, restaurant, open & covered slips, 26' x 80' slips. Furnished 1-5 bdrm. cabins, lakeside log cabins. KOA Apr. 1-Oct. 15. 150 campsites, minigolf, pool, tennis. Follow signs. www.indianhillsresort.com; 877.363.9911; Marina 270.866.6616; KOA 270.866.5616.
Camping and RV Parks
Eagle’s Nest RV Park, 3142 US 127 S; 10 sites. Pine Crest RV Park Resort, 1080 KY 1383; 55 sites, 15 cabins.
Monticello
Population 6,188 • Wayne County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Dry Established 1800; KY 90, south of Lake Cumberland.
t Monticello/Wayne County Chamber of Commerce,
120 S Main St., Monticello, 42633; 606.348.3064; www.heartoflakecumberland.com. Wayne County Airport, KY 1275, off KY 90.25 miles northwest; general aviation; 4,000' runway.
Points of Interest
“Raccoon” John Smith Cabin, Michigan Ave.
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Parks and Recreation
Golf and Tennis
Wayne County Museum, 75 N Main St. Mill Springs Mill Park, Hwy. 1275 N. Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park, Michigan Ave.
Golf and Tennis
Monticello Country Club, KY 90 Byp.; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Cornbread Festival, Mill Springs Park; Memorial Day weekend. Third Thursday Concert Series, downtown on the Square; May-Aug. Wayne County Fair and Horse Show, Memorial Park; June/July. Lake Cumberland Raft-Up, Lake Cumberland; 2nd Sat. in Aug. Quilt Show of the Little Mountains, Aspire Center; Labor Day weekend. Heritage Festival, Mill Springs Mill Park; Sat. Labor Day weekend. Christmas Parade, 1st Fri. in Dec.
Dining
Black Station Steak House, 1215 N Main St. El Cazador, 1077 N Main St. Family Diner, 576 KY 3106. Holy Smoke Barbecue, S Main St. Familiar Food: Burger King, Dairy Queen, Domino’s, Hardee’s, Huddle House, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Long John Silver’s, Little Caesar's, McDonald’s, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Best Western Lake Cumberland Inn, 2030 KY 90E Byp.; 60 units. Fairchild’s B&B, 302 S Main St.; 3 units. Golden Pond Resort, KY 1275; 16 units. Monticello Motel, 254 N Main St.; 30 units. Raven’s Nest B&B, 364 Eagle Creek Dr.; 3 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Contented Heart Quilt Shoppe, 24 N Main St. Country at Heart, 237 Cumberland Xing. Garrett’s Apple Barn, 2823 KY 1275. Kennett's Antiques & Junque, W Hwy. 90. Lake Cumberland Winery, 122 Cedar Lane Farm. Margaret’s Gift Shop, 2101 N Main St. McCutchen's Antiques, E Hwy. 90. WalMart, 175 Walmart Plaza Dr.
Boating and Lakes
Beaver Creek Resort and Marina, 8929 KY 92W. Conley Bottom Marina Resort, 270 Conley Bottom Rd.; 100 sites, 11 units.
Camping and RV Parks
Camplin’s Cumberland Retreat, 340 Golden Pond Rd.
Albany
Population 2,033 • Clinton County (Seat) • CST/CDT • Dry Established 1838; US 127, KY 90; 12 miles south of Wolf Creek Dam and Lake Cumberland; northwest of Dale Hollow Lake.
t Clinton County Tourism, 28 Welcome Center Dr., Albany, 42602; 606.306.7044.
76 Falls, KY 734 off US 127, north of Albany. 76 Falls Country Club, 76 Falls Rd.; 9 holes. Mountain View Golf Course, 4601 Duvall Valley Rd.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Clinton County Fair, Fairgrounds; 3rd week in June. Foothills Festival, downtown; Oct.
Dining
Jones Restaurant, 1000 Tennessee Rd. Majors Pizza, 100 Westview Shopping Ctr. Familiar Food: Burger King, Lee’s Famous Recipe, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Subway.
Lodging
Best Western Garden Inn, 935 Soma Ln.; 54 units. Branham Motel, US 127N; 19 units. Royal Inn, 118 Burkesville Rd.; 17 units. Wisdom Resort, 7613 Wisdom Dock Rd.; 11 units. Wolf River Resort and Marina, KY 738; 28 units.
Shopping and Entertainment Klassic Shop, 114 Washington St. Polka Dot Shop, 108 N Cross St.
Camping and RV Parks
Ryan’s RV Park, 615 Conner Ridge Rd.; 25 sites.
Burkesville
Population1,521• CumberlandCounty(Seat) • CST/CDT • Dry Established 1810; KY 61 and KY 90, on the Cumberland River; west of Lake Cumberland and north of Dale Hollow Lake; 3 miles north on KY 61.
t Cumberland
County Tourism and Convention Commission, 130 Driftwood Dr., Burkesville, 42717; www.cumberlandcounty. com/tg; 270.864.5890.
Historic Sites
Site of First American Oil Well, off KY 61, 3 miles north on Renox Creek.
Museums and Galleries
Cumberland County Historical Museum, Burkesville City park. Housed in early 1800s Appalachian log cabin.
Parks and Recreation HDale Hollow Lake State Resort Park, KY 90 to KY 449 to KY 1206, 30 miles south of Lake
Cumberland, 12 miles southwest; located on 3,398 acres; 60-room lodge with restaurant and meeting facility; open year-round. www.parks.ky.gov 270.433.7431, 800.325.2282; USACE, KDFWR. Park Features: marina, 200 covered slips, pontoon boat rentals, 2 launch ramps, shower house, fishing, picnicking, hiking, horseback riding trails, horse camping facilities, playgrounds, pool, mini golf, planned recreation, Cindy Cave. Lodging: Mary Ray Oaken Lodge, 60 rooms, restaurant, meeting rooms. Camping: mid-Mar.–mid-Nov.; 145 sites, 6 cabins; (reservations available). www.kytravel.com • 127
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European Riders Rally, Veteran Memorial Park; 3rd weekend in May. July 4th Celebration, July 4th. Cumberland County Fair, last week in July. Cumberland River Bluegrass Festival, 3rd weekend in Sept. The Steel Horse Stampede Motorcycle Ride, last Sun. in Sept. Roller Coaster Fair Yard Sale, KY 90; 1st weekend in Oct.
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Alpine Resort, 700 Hill St.; 26 units. Copper Hollow B&B, 3462 State Park Rd.; 5 units. Fisherman’s Cove, 2687 Celina Rd.; 1 unit. Hendricks Creek Resort, 945 Hendricks Creek Rd. Hidden Cave Ranch, 877 Thrasher Rd.; 5 units. Old Coe House B&B, 433 N Main St.; 1 unit. Riverfront Lodge, 305 Keen St.; 40 units. Sulphur Creek Resort, 3622 Sulphur Creek Rd.
Shopping and Entertainment
Country Peddler, 212 Courthouse Sq. Main Street 210, 210 Main St. The Methodist Opportunity Store, Keen St.
Boating and Lakes
Dale Hollow Rentals, 1964 State Park Rd. Dale Hollow State Park Marina, 5970 State Park Rd.
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Dining
Annie Ruby’s Café, 204 Courthouse Sq. Capp’s BBQ, 920 N Main St. El Ray's Mexican Restaurant, Main St. Hamilton’s BBQ, 211 Hill St. Jones’ Restaurant, 225 N Main St. Mike’s Landing Floating Restaurant, 3622 Sulphur Creek Rd. at Sulphur Creek Resort. Familiar Food: Pizza Hut, Subway.
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Campbellsville
Population9,108 • TaylorCounty(Seat/Dry) • EST/EDT • Moist Established 1817; US 68, KY 55, north of Green River Lake State Park.
t Taylor County Tourist Commission, 325 E Main St., Campbellsville, 42718; 270.465.3786.
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Educational Institutions
Campbellsville University, 1 University Dr.; established 1906; Kentucky Baptist affiliated; enrolls 3,000.
Points of Interest
Homeplace on Green River, 5807 New Columbia Rd.
Museums and Galleries
Jacob Hiestand House Museum, 1075 Campbellsville Byp.
Parks and Recreation
Big Cat Pay Lake, 8521 Liberty Rd.
HGreen River Lake State Park, 179 Park Office Rd. off KY 55, south of Campbellsport on KY 1061. 1,331 acres of lake shore; 8,210-acre lake. Park features: beach, fishing, launches, marina, bathhouses, hiking/bike/equestrian trails, gift shop, mini-golf, planned recreation, picnic shelter, playgrounds, 229 camping sites. Special Park Events: •Campers Appreciation Weekend, Apr. •Armed Forces Weekend, May •Kid’s Outdoor Day, June •Taylor County Fair, 1st week in June •Tebbs Bend Flea Market, Tebbs Bend Rd.; Sept. •Halloween in the Park, Oct
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Golf and Tennis
Blue Hole Golf, 125 Range Rd.; driving range. Miller Park Golf Course, Miller Park Rd.; 9 hole par 3.
Festivals and Events
Main Street Saturday Night, 1st Sat. Apr.–Oct. Kids Outdoor Day, June. Fall Heritage Festival, Homeplace on Green River; Sept. Corn Maze; Oct.
Dining
Asian Garden Buffet, 100 Central Shopping Ctr. Colton’s Steak House & Grill, 399 Campbellsville Byp. Creek Side Family Restaurant, 1837 New Lebanon Rd. Fiesta Mexico, 1307 E Broadway. Garcia’s Restaurant, 480 Campbellsville Byp. Happy Days Restaurant, 229 E Main St. Magic Wok, 726 Campbellsville Byp. Orville’s, 402 S Central Ave. Familiar Food: Arby’s, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Domino’s, Druthers, Godfather’s Pizza, Hardee’s, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Mr. Gatti’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Snappy Tomato, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Best Western Lodge, 1400 E Broadway; 60 units. Granny’s Country Cottage, 122 Owl Creek Rd.; 1 unit. Holiday Inn Express, 102 Plantation Dr.; 65 units. Lakeview Motel, 1291 Old Lebanon Rd.; 16 units. Lucky Vista Motel, 1409 S Columbia Ave.; 18 units. Super 8, 100 Albion Way; 39 units. Towne Motel, 505 S Columbia Ave.; 15 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Back Country Soaps, 6813 Liberty Rd. Campbellsville Cherry Reproductions, 3380 Saloma Rd. Campbellsville Handmade Cherry Furniture, 600 Water Tower Byp. Campbellsville Peddlers Mall, 400 Campbellsville Byp. Cozy Comforts, 305 E Main St. Dakota Farms Country Gifts, 12795 Hodgenville Rd. Hughes Quality Furniture, 1267 Speck Ridge Rd., Elkhorn. Humphress & Sons Cherry Reproductions, 303 E Main St. Magnolia Alley, 411 E Main St. Phillips Lanes, 164 Bambi Dr. Puryear’s Antiques, 701 S Central Ave. Tulip Tree, 119 E Main St.
Boating and Lakes
Emerald Isle Resort and Marina, KY 372. Green River Lake, Off KY 55, south of Campbellsville. 8,210 acres; extends from Taylor into Adair County; Green River Dam is south of Campbellsville, off KY 55; 141' high/2,350' long; Visitors Center, KY 55, with USACE exhibits; Atkinson-Griffin House Museum, restored 1840 log cabin which served as Civil War hospital; free, USACE. HGreen river marina, 2892 Lone Valley Rd., Campbellsville, 42718. Are you looking for a small piece of “Heaven on Earth?” Try us!! We are very family oriented with LOTS to offer: floating cabins, pontoons, gift shop, fuel, boat slips, open grill, karaoke, Comfy Cow Ice Cream, mechanic, live bait. Seasonal hours. Rates start at $325 for 3-night rental. www.greenrivermarina.com; 270.465.2512. [See ad, page 129] Green River Stables, 592 Robin Rd.; 25 stalls, 50 sites.
Camping and RV Parks
Heartland RV Park, 278 Heartland Dr.; 86 sites. Indian Ridge Campground, 300 Campground Rd.;96 sites.
Columbia
Population 4,452 • Adair County (Seat) • CST/CDT • Wet Established 1801; KY 80, KY 55 and Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway, south of Green River Lake. Official KY Trail Town.
t Columbia/Adair County Tourism Commission, 201 Burkesville St., PO Box 116, Columbia, 42728; cactourism@duo-county.com; www.tourismcolumbiaky.com; 270.384.6020; 888.837.8012.
Educational Institutions
Lindsey Wilson College, 210 Lindsey Wilson St.; established 1903; United Methodist 4-year Liberal arts; enrolls 1,900.
Points of Interest
Janice Holt Giles House, 380 Spout Springs Rd.; log home of the Kentucky author; June–Oct. Sat.–Sun. 1–4.
Museums and Galleries
Trabue Russell House, 201 Jamestown St.; built 1821–23 by Daniel Trabue; history museum; tours by appt.
Parks and Recreation
Heavenly Haven Farm & Zipline, 859 Genesis Rd.
Enjoy the natural beauty of life on the lake.
Green River Marina
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Longhunter Outfitters, 5147 Campebellsville Rd. Pump-Jack Off-Road Recreational Park, 190 Buel Rodgers Rd. Roadside Park, 2310 Hwy. 55 S.
Golf and Tennis
The Pines at Lindsey Wilson, 275 Country Club Rd.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Crappie USA Tournament, Apr. South Central Kentucky Outdoor Expo, Aug. Homeplace on Green River Fall Festival, Sept. Columbia Downtown Days, Oct. Giles Society Heritage Arts and Crafts Day, Oct. Christmas in Columbia; 1st Sat. in Dec.
Dining
Acapulco Grill, 104 Public Sq. Anderson’s Pizzeria, 1411 Campbellsville Rd. Circle R Restaurant, 712 Russell Rd. Fiesta Mexico Restaurant, 819 Jamestown St. O K Country Cooking, 2339 Campbellsville Rd. Tray’s Garden Chinese Restaurant, 960 Jamestown St. Familiar Food: Burger King, Hardee's, Lee’s Famous Recipe, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Best Western, 710 Bomar Hts.; 51 units. Columbia B&B, 711 Grensburg St. Dreamland Motel, 510 Burkesville St.; 20 units. Hill and Valley Farms B&B, 431 Wilson Rd.; 3 units. Kozy Haven Log Cabin Rentals, 561 S Hwy. 55; 4 units. Sleep Inn, Dohoney Trc.
Shopping and Entertainment
Arrow Vintage Antiques, 312 Hurt St. Bradshaw and Son Oak Furniture, 6721 Hwy. 55 S. Barney's Fun Center, 905 Campbellsville Rd. Casey House Antiques, 1081 Edmonton Rd. Farm 2 Furniture, 114 N Reed St. Farmer’s Market on the Square, Apr.–Oct. Heart’s Image Studio, 980 G. Taylor Rd. Highland Raku Studio, 3292 Wheeler Hill Rd.
Horseshoe Art, 430 Harm Shelton Rd. Sonny’s Wood Crafts & More, 259 Cane Valley School Rd. Valley Collections & Creations, 2291 Cane Valley Rd.
Boating and Lakes
Holmes Bend Marina & Resort, 5380 Holmes Bend Rd.
Camping and RV Parks
Three Springs RV Resort, 3680 Holmes Bend Rd.; 27 sites. US Army Corps of Engineers Campsites on Green River Lake: Holmes Bend Campground, Holmes Bend Rd.; 125 sites.
Greensburg
Population 2,163 • Green County (Seat) • CST/CDT • Dry Established 1794; US 68/KY 70 southeast of Campbellsville.
t Green County Chamber of Commerce, 105 W Hodgenville Ave., Greensburg, 42743; 270.932.4298. Points of Interest
Goose Creek Foot Bridge, Courthouse Sq. Oldest Courthouse West of the Allegheny Mountains, Courthouse Sq; Est. 1804; NRHP. Historic Downtown Walking Tour, Over 47 buildings designated part of the National Register District. Maps available at City Hall. William H. Herndon House, Main St. & E Columbia Ave. L&N Passenger Depot, 103 Depot St.
Golf and Tennis
Green County Golf Association/Golf Course, 158 Golf Course Rd.; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Art in the Alley, Greensburg Arts Council; 3rd Sat. in May Green County Fair, American Legion Park; 3rd week in June. Cattlemen’s Bluegrass Festival, Aug. Greensburg’s 225th Anniversary Celebration, downtown Greensburg; last Sat. in Aug. Cow Days, 3rd weekend in Sept. Christmas on the Square, downtown Greensburg; Sat. after Thanksgiving
Dining
A Ennis, 113 S Public Sq. Country Roads Restaurant, 1480 Pierce Donansburg Rd. Down Home Cookin', 112 N Main St. El Ranchero, 7720 KY 88. Hawg Daddy's BBQ, 720 Hwy. 88. Longhunters Coffee and Tea Company, 115 S Public Sq. Los Agaves, 120 N Public Sq. Melissa's Cafe, 158 Golf Course Rd. Smokin Joe’s, 219 S Main St. Tastes Like Home, 3090 Campbellsville Rd. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Lee’s Famous Recipe, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Snappy Tomato, Subway.
Lodging
Green River Paddle Trail Cabins, 100 Paddle Trl.; 5 units.
Parks and Recreation
Greensburg Disc Golf Park, 214 Industrial Dr.; 9 holes. Wyatt Jeffries Woods, Hwy. 768 near McKinner Corner. 130 • www.kytravel.com
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Brenda’s Flowers and Crafts, 210 S Main St. Glovers’ Station Antique Mall, 121 S Public Sq. It’s a Dandy, 131 N Public Sq. Kentucky Market House, 117 S Public Sq. Tastes Like Home, 3090 Campbellsville Rd.
Boating and Lakes
Green River Paddle Trail, 100 Paddle Trl.
Liberty
Population 2,168 • Casey County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Dry Established 1791; US 127, 30 miles south of Danville and 30 miles north of Russell Springs. Known as the “Gate Capital of the World” for its production of tubular farm gates.
t Liberty / Casey County Tourism, 518 Middleburg St.,
Liberty, 42539; 606.787.6463 ext. 224.
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Hidden Meadow Ranch, 11240 KY 1547; 1 unit. Horse and Buggy Country Inn B&B, 1159 South Fork Ridge Rd.; 4 units. Sandy Acres Log Cabin Rental, 1990 Henson Ridge Rd.; 1 unit.
Shopping and Entertainment
Kinfolk Treasures, 912 S Wallace Wilkinson Blvd. Quilt King Crafts, 546 Middleburg St. Southern Charm, 132 Hustonville St. Sunny Valley Country Store, 2775 South Ford Ridge Rd.
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Golf and Tennis
Casey County Fair, Central Kentucky Ag/Expo Center; June. Casey County Apple Festival, Sept. Galilean Quilt Auction, Galilean Children’s Home; 2nd Fri. in Oct. Kentucky Heritage Days, Central Kentucky Ag/Expo Center; 3rd weekend in Oct.
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Brownsville/ Mammoth Cave
Edmonson County • CST/CDT • Dry Brownsville: Population 836 • County Seat Established 1826; KY 70 and KY 259, on the Green River. Mammoth Cave: off I-65, west on KY 70; headquarters of Mammoth Cave National Park, which contains about 3,000 known caves–more than any other state–the best known of which is Mammoth Cave.
t Edmonson County Tourist & Convention Commission and Chamber of Commerce, 121 Washington St., PO Box 336, Brownsville, 42210; www.edmonsonchamber.com; 270.597.2222.
Points of Interest
Dismal Rock, KY 259; overlook, hiking trails, trout fishing.
Parks and Recreation
Cub Run Cave, KY 88, Cub Run. D Bar K Horse Camp, 510 Ollie Rd., Mammoth Cave. Double “J” Stables and Horseman’s Camp, 542 Lincoln School Rd., Mammoth Cave.
Lake Liberty, KY 70W; 88 acres; manmade; no motors; daily 6–midnight; permit required.
Camping and RV Parks
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Mammoth Cave National Park,
1 Mammoth Cave Pkwy., Mammoth Cave, 42259; I-65 exit 53 (west on KY70 from Cave City) or I-65 exit 48 (west on Park City Rd. from Park City); www.nps.gov/maca. Park Features: (some activities and facilities are seasonal): •Mammoth Cave – the longest cave system ever discovered on earth with over 390 miles charted on 5 levels; it lies beneath 4 ridges and covers 52,830 acres in Edmonson, Barren and Hart Counties. It is a World Heritage Site and core area of nationally-recognized Biosphere Reserve. •Houchins Ferry (Mar.–Nov.) and Green River Ferry (yearround except Christmas) cross the Green River; boat ramps, fishing (permitted without license); activities/programs, guided walks. Hunting prohibited. Lodging: Mammoth Cave Hotel, Heritage Trail Rooms and Sunset Lodge open most of year; cottages available seasonally; unique gifts and regional crafts; operated by Forever Resorts, authorized concessioner of the National Park Service. Camping: •Headquarters, 109 sites (Mar.–Nov.); •Houchins Ferry, 12 primary sites (year-round if good weather); •Maple Springs, group/horse camping (Mar.–Nov.). Day Use Area: Dennison Ferry, picnicking; canoe launch. Mammoth Cave Tours: guided, ranging from .25 miles, 1.25 hours to 5.5 miles, lasting 6–6.5 hours; $12; Historic, 2 miles, 2 hours; $12; Frozen Niagara Tour, .25 miles, 1.25 hours; $10. Visitor Center open year-round except Christmas.
HNolin Lake State Park, KY 728 to KY
1827, north of Mammoth Cave National Park on Nolin Lake, the centerpiece of this 333-acre park popular site for boating and fishing. Park Features: beach, boat ramp, courtesy dock, shower house, playground, walking trail, picnic area. Camping: 32 sites (60 primitive); resvervations available.
Golf and Tennis
Shady Hollow Golf Course, 985 Ramsey Rd., Cub Run; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Edmonson County Saddle Club Horse Show, KY 259, Brownsville; 1st Sat. in June. Nolin Fest, Nolin Lake; Aug. Edmonson County Fair, Brownsville; Sept. Fall Festival, Cave Valley Winery, Park City; Oct. Mason’s Car Show, Brownsville; Oct.
Dining
Laura’s Hilltop Restaurant, 1409 KY 259 N, Brownsville. Mis Amigos Mexican Grill, 600 KY 259 N, Brownsville. Nana & Papaw’s Restaurant, 12688 Cub Run Hwy., Cub Run. Old School Bar-B-Q, 103 S Main St., Brownsville. Pizza Paradise, 675 S Main St., Brownsville. Familiar Food: Brownsville: Dairy Queen, Godfather’s Pizza, Subway.
Lodging
Hickory Cabins, 125 Stockholm Rd., Mammoth Cave; 2 units. Mammoth Cave Hotel, 27 Entrance Rd., Mammoth Cave; 32 units. Reinecke’s Lake Cottage, 74 Arrow Point Trl., Mammoth Cave; 1 unit. Serenity Hill B&B, 3600 Mammoth Cave Rd., Brownsville; 4 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Country Bouquet Flowers and Gifts, 226 Cedar St., Brownsville. Detweiler Country Store, 12825 Priceville Rd., Cub Run. Forks Country Store and Indoor Archery Range, 30 Stockholm Rd., Mammoth Cave. Madison’s Flowers, 434 S Main St., Brownsville. Mammoth Cave Transplants, 5394 Brownsville Rd., Brownsville. Reneva’s, 100 Park Pl., Brownsville. Treasures from the Hollow, 302 N Main St., Brownsville.
Horse Cave/ Munfordville
Hart County • CST/CDT • Moist Horse Cave: Population 2,311; I-65, exit 58; northernmost of the three cities in vicinity of Mammoth Cave. Munfordville: Population 1,615 • County Seat 3 miles north of Horse Cave. I-65 exit 65.
t Horse Cave/Hart County Tourist Commission, I-65 at MM 60, PO Box 385, Horse Cave, 42749; 270.218.0386.
t Munfordville Welcome Center & Gift Shop, I-65 exit 65. Munfordville Tourism Commission, 113 Main St., PO Box 304, Munfordville, 42765; www.visitmunfordville.com; 270.524.4752; 888.686.3673. Historic Sites
Battle for the Bridge Historic Preserve, I-65 exit 65, south on US 31W.
Museums and Galleries
American Cave Museum, I-65 exit 58, 119 E Main St., Horse Cave. Hart County Historical Museum, 109 Main St., Munfordville.
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Jammin’ on the Porch, Bluegrass Jams every Thur. 6pm. The Bookstore, 111 Water St., Horse Cave. Hidden River Cave/Zip/Rappel, I-65 exit 58, 119 E Main St., Horse Cave. Cub Run Cave, I-65 exit 65, 15101 Cub Run Hwy., Cub Run.
Sims Studios & Art Shop, 108 E Main St., Horse Cave.
Boating and Lakes
Big Buffalo Crossing Canoe, Green River Park and Arboretum, Munfordville.
Camping and RV Parks
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Dog Creek Campground, 890 Dog Creek Rd., Cub Run. Horse Cave KOA, I-65 exit 58, Horse Cave; 75 sites, 9 cabins.
Animal Park with beautiful, historic cave on site.Visitors can roam with kangaroos, become a tree perch for Rainbow Lorikeets as you feed them nectar, watch dogs work their magic with sheep, take a 30-minute guided cave tour, visit interactive animal or bird show, & much more! All for one price! Open year-round. www.kentuckydownunder.com; 270.786.1010. Come let your adventure begin today! [See front cover] Kentucky Stonehenge, 201 Lynn Ave., Munfordville.
Barren County • ST/CDT • Dry Ca v e C i t y : Po p u l a t i o n 2 , 2 4 0 • M o i s t I-65 exit 53, US 31W at KY 70; just east of Mammoth Cave National Park; highest concentration of commercial attractions in the immediate vicinity of Mammoth Cave. Pa r k C i t y : Po p u l a t i o n 5 3 7 I-65 exit 48,KY 70; southeast of Mammoth Cave National Park.
Down Under adventure zoo/Mammoth onyx cave, I-65 exit 58, Horse Cave, 42749. Fun, interactive
Festivals and Special Events
City-Wide Yard Sale, Munfordville; 1st Sat. in May. Green River Canoe Fest, Munfordville; June. Hart County Fair, Hart County Fairgrounds, Munfordville; July. Hart County Civil War Days, Munfordville; Sept. Horse Cave Heritage Festival, Horse Cave; 3rd weekend in Sept. Big Buffalo Crossing BBQ Cookoff, Munfordville; Oct.
Dining
Bacon Creek Café, 8167 N Dixie Hwy., Bonnieville. El Mazatlan, 1182 N Dixie St., Munfordville. King Buffet, 210 Interstate Plz., Munfordville. Mama Lou’s BBQ, 5112 S Jackson Hwy., Horse Cave. Mama Lou's #2, 1512 Main St., Munfordville. Murray’s Restaurant, 1021 Main St., Munfordville. Old Millie's Restaurant, 7526 N Dixie Hwy., Booneville. R&K Grill & Games, 113 Union St., Munfordville. Smiley Dog’s Hot Dogs, 1797 N Jackson Hwy., Hardyville. Turtleini's Pizza & Pasta, 103 S Dixie St., Horse Cave. Familiar Food: I-65 exit 58, Horse Cave: McDonald’s, Subway; I-65 exit 65, Munfordville: Dairy Queen, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway.
Lodging
Country Girl at Heart Farm B&B, 6230 Priceville Rd., Munfordville; 5 units. Hampton Inn Horse Cave, I-65 exit 58, Horse Cave; 101 units. Horse Cave Motel, US 31W, Horse Cave; 23 units. Quality Inn & Suites, I-65 exit 58, Horse Cave; 80 units. Super 8, I-65 exit 65, Munfordville; 49 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
The Bookstore, 111 Water St., Horse Cave. Christy Lynn's Country Charm, 103 Water St., Horse Cave. Dennison’s Roadside Market, 5824 S Jackson Hwy., Horse Cave. Detweiler's Country Store, 2825 Priceville Rd., Cub Run. Earlene’s Antiques, 90 Le Grande Hwy., Horse Cave. Perkins Family Antiques, 6947 S Jackson Hwy., Horse Cave. R & S Groceries and Amish Bakery, 235 Irvin Cemetery Rd., Horse Cave.
Cave City/Park City
t Cave City Welcome Center, 418 Mammoth Cave St., Cave City, 42127; www.cavecity.com; 270.773.8833. Points of Interest
Bell’s Tavern, KY 255 and Brown Rd., Park City; stone ruins of tavern; NRHP. Jesse James Riding Stables/Kentucky Action Park, 3057 Mammoth Cave Rd., I-65 exit 53, Cave City. Onyx Cave, 93 Huckleberry Knob Rd., Cave City.
Museums and Galleries
Floyd Collins Museum, 1240 Old Mammoth Cave Rd., Cave City. Mammoth Cave Wax Museum, I-65 exit 53, Cave City. Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum, I-65 exit 53, Cave City.
Parks and Recreation
Diamond Caverns, in Mammoth Cave National Park, I-65 exit 48, Mammoth Cave. Dinosaur World, I-65 exit 53, Cave City. Mammoth Cave Adventures & Zipline Tours, I-65 exit 53, Cave City. Ridgetop Pay Lake, I-65 exit 53, Cave City. Rockcastle Shooting Center, 585 Park Mammoth Rd., Park City.
Festivals and Special Events
Bell’s Tavern Heritage Festival, Park City; June.
Dining
Country Kitchen, 876 Mammoth Cave Rd., Cave City. El Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant, 105 Gardner Ln., Cave City. El Patron Family Restaurant, 822 Mammoth Cave St., Cave City. Mammoth Railway Café, 5 Old Dixie Hwy., Park City. Pick & Grin Café, 24130 Louisville Rd., Park City. Sahara Steak House, 413 Happy Valley Rd., Cave City. Watermill Restaurant, I-65 exit 53, Cave City. Familiar Food: I-65 exit 53, Cave City: Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Godfather’s Pizza/O’Deli’s, KFC, Long John Silver’s/A&W, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Wendy’s.
Lodging
Bear Wallow Belles B&B, 2841 Hiseville-Bear Wallow Rd., Cave City; 2 units. Best Western Kentucky Inn, I-65 exit 53, Cave City; 50 units. www.kytravel.com • 133
TheBishop House at Double K Farm, 287 Waller Rd., Park City; house rental. Budget Inn, US 31W, Cave City; 25 units. Caveland Motel, US 31W, Cave City; 14 units. Comfort Inn and Suites, I-65 exit 53, Cave City; 63 units. Countryside Inn, US 31W, Cave City; 25 units. Days Inn, I-65 exit 53, Cave City; 89 units. Econolodge, I-65 exit 53, Cave City; 110 units. Grand Victorian Inn, 5 Old Dixie Hwy., Park City; 11 units. Holiday Motel, 306 N Dixie Hwy., Cave City; 25 units. Jesse James Cabins, I-65 exit 53, Cave City; 5 units. Parkland Motel, I-65 exit 48, Park City; 26 units. Sleep Inn, I-65 exit 53, Cave City; 61 units. Star Motel, I-65 exit 53, Cave City; 22 units. Super 8, I-65 exit 53, Cave City; 50 units. Travel Inn, US 31W, Cave City; 25 units. Wayfarer B&B, 1240 Old Mammoth Cave Rd., Cave City; 5 units. Wigwam Village, US 31W, Cave City; 15 units.
Boating and Lakes
Big Mike’s Rock and Gift Shop, I-65 exit 53, Cave City. Caveland Antique Mall, 605 S Dixie Hwy., Cave City. Chaser’s Kentucky Chocolates, 812 Mammoth Cave Rd., Cave City. Coffey’s Concrete, 414 E Happy Valley St., Cave City. Four Seasons Antiques Uniques & Collectibles, 115 Broadway, Cave City. Grandma’s Attic, 104 S 2nd St. Leo’s Local Crafts, 4377 Mammoth Cave Rd., Cave City. Lost and Forgotten Treasure, 601 S Dixie Hwy. Magaline’s Antique Mall, 118 Broadway, Cave City. Mammoth Cave Knife Works, I-65 exit 53, Cave City. Nuttin Fancy Antique Mall, I-65 exit 53, Cave City. Paul’s Antiques & Collectibles, 111 Broadway, Cave City. Smith’s Country Store, 101 Huckleberry Knob Rd., Cave City. Tom’s Tee-Pee, 805 Mammoth Cave Rd., Cave City. Toni’s Roller Rink, 502 S Dixie Hwy., Cave City. Wild Wonderful Gift Shop, I-65 exit 53, Cave City.
Sulphur Well, 10 miles east on KY 70 off US 68. Wisdom Community, 3 miles east on US 68.
Shopping and Entertainment
Green River Canoeing, 3057 Mammoth Cave Rd., Cave City. Mammoth Cave Canoe & Kayak, 1240 Mammoth Cave Rd., Cave City.
Camping and RV Parks
Cave Country RV Campground, I-65 exit 53; Cave City; 51 sites. Jellystone Park Camp Resort, I-65 exit 53; Cave City; 150 sites. Rock Cabin Camping, I-65 exit 53, Cave City; 10 units, 10 sites. Singing Hills Campground, I-65 exit 53, Cave City; 36 sites.
Edmonton
Population 1,586 • Metcalfe County (Seat) • CST/CDT • Dry Established 1860; US 68, Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway.
t Edmonton/Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce,
PO Box 42, Edmonton, 42129; www.metcalfechamber.com; 270.432.3222.
Points of Interest
Theatre and Performing Arts Barn Lot Theater, 207 S Main St.
Parks and Recreation
Bowling Park, US 68. Dry Fork Gorge, Western Metcalfe County, off Hwy. 3234. Marrowbone State Forest and Wildlife Management Area, KY 90, Willow Shade; KDF.
Golf and Tennis
Kentucky Hills Golf Course, 6198 Randolph Summer Shade Rd.; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Metcalfe County Fair, 1st week in July. Branstetter Park Bluegrass Festival & Homecoming, Summer Shade; Aug. Sulphur Well Homecoming & Duck Race, 3rd weekend in Aug. Seven Springs Sorghum Festival, last Sat. in Sept. Pumpkin Festival, 1st Sat. in Oct.
Dining
Anne’s Restaurant, 2305 Summer Shade Rd. China One, 1003 W Stockton St. City Grill, 300 N Main St. Country Tyme Diner, 2517 Summer Shade Rd. Gene’s Freeze, 1405 W Stockton Rd. Lighthouse Restaurant, KY 70 E, Sulphur Well. Ma’s Deli, 3800 Greensburg Rd. Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant, 107 Shirley St. Pig Stop BBQ, 611 W Stockton Rd. Familiar Food: McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Subway.
Lodging
Cave Hill Motel, 310 W Stockton St.; 7 units. Janice’s Cabin Rental, 414 W Stockton St.; 2 units.
Boating and Lakes
Metcalfe County Park and Lake, US 68E; primitive sites, ramp. 134 • www.kytravel.com
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Population14,470•BarrenCounty(Seat/Dry)•CST/CDT•Moist Established 1799; US 31E, KY 90, US 68/KY 80, Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway, Veterans Outer Loop; southeast of Cave City, Park City and Mammoth Cave; northeast of Barren River Lake.
and Convention Commission, 118 E Public Sq., Glasgow, 42141. Open year-round Mon.-Fri. 8:304:30. Home to the Glasgow Highland Games, Barren River Lake State Resort Park, South Central Kentucky Cultural Center, Plaza Theatre, Ft. Williams & Mammoth Cave National Park. www.visitglasgowbarren.com; 800.264.3161. [See ad, page 135] Glasgow Municipal Airport, KY 90W; general aviation; 5,301' runway.
Points of Interest
Fort Williams, Glasgow Municipal Cemetery, US 31E to Cross St., Ft. Williams Way; built 1863; Wayside exhibit available. Historic Plaza Theatre, 115 E Main St.; restored 1930's theatre.
Museums and Galleries
212 on the Main, 212 W Main St.; Home of the Arts Guild of the Barrens.
HS o u t h C e n t r a l K e n t u c k y Cultural Center/Museum of the barrens, 200 W Water St.; Historic exhibits and genealogical resources for 5 county area, known as the Barrens. Come explore and discover the history of life in South Central Kentucky. Free admission, donations appreciated. Mon.–Fri. 9–4, Sat. 9–2; Like us on Facebook. Group tours available. www.kyculturalcenter.org; 270.651.9792.
American Legion Park, 805 Happy Valley Rd. Barren River Wildlife Management Areas, US 31E, KY 87, KY 98, KY 100. 10,106 acres around Barren River Lake. USACE. Beaver Creek Park & Softball Complex, 115 Beaver Trl.
U S 3 1E , s o u t h o f C u m b e r l a n d / N u n n P k w y. 1,50 0 acres open year-round; 10,0 0 0 -acre lake; www.parks.ky.gov; 270.651.2151, 800.325.0057. Park Features: restaurant, bus accessibility, pool, kids pool, nature trails, seasonal horsebackriding; ramp. Marina offers rentals of skis, fishing equipment, fishing boats, ski boats, and pontoons; open and covered boat slips. Fishing, basketball, shuffleboard, beach, bathhouse, playgrounds and picnic shelters. Lodging: 51 room lodge. Cottages & 22 two-bedroom executive units. Camping: Apr.–Oct.; 99 sites with utilities, service buildings; (reservations required). Golf & Tennis: 18 holes, pro shop, rental clubs, carts; 2 lighted courts. Special Park Events: •Nature Watch Weekend – Sandhill Crane, late Jan. •Honeymooner’s Weekend, Feb. • Campers Appreciation Weekend, Apr. •Spring Hoot 5K Run, May. •32nd Glasgow Highland Games, June 2-4. • 4th of July Celebration with Fireworks, July 4. •Family Night Out(side), Sept. •Trashmasters Classic (Lakehouse Cleanup), Sept. •Spookout Weekend, Oct. • Geocaching, Oct. •Youth Boot Camp, Nov. •Santa’s House & Breakfast with the Grinch, Dec. •New Year’s Eve Celebration, Dec. 31.
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Glasgow City Pool, 805 Happy Vally Rd.; seasonal; admission fee. Lera B. Mitchell Clubhouse, 1214 S Green St.; offers fulltime Senior Citizens Center. Tyman Park, 545 Bunche Ave. Weldon Park, 100 Weldon Dr.
Golf and Tennis
Diamond Caverns RV Resort and Golf Club, I-65 exit 48, Park City; 76 sites, 18 holes. Fox Hollow Golf Club, KY 63; 18 holes. Gorin Park, 201 Gorin Dr.; 8 courts.
Festivals and Special Events
400 Mile Sale Across Kentucky, June 1-4. Annual Glasgow Highland Games, Barren River Lake State Resort Park; June 2-4. Annual 4th of July Concert on the Square, downtown; TBA. Barren County Fair, July. Glasgow B&PW Arts, Craft & Gift Fair, downtown; Sept. 16. Roller Coaster Yard Sale, along Hwy. 63; Oct. 5-7. Glasgow’s Nighttime Christmas Parade, Dec. 2.
Dining
A Little Taste of Texas, 303 S Broadway. Anna's Greek Restaurant, 607 Happy Valley Rd. Annie's Country Cooking, 1113 Cleveland Ave. The Bar-B-Q Place, 1499 Burkesville Rd. Bar-B-Q Hut, 594 Reynolds Rd. Big Man Barbecue, 211 N Broadway. Big Moose’s BBQ and Smokehouse, 525 W Main St. Bonayr Store & Deli, 10 Park City-Bonayr Rd. Bully’s Country House Restaurant, 5604 Scottsville Rd. Cancun Mexican Bar & Grill, 200 Calvary Dr. China King Buffett, 106 Shane Dr. Colton’s Steak House & Grill, 206 N L Rogers Wells Blvd. El Mazatlan, 758 W Cherry St. Evergreen Chinese Restaurant, 803 Happy Valley Rd. Family Style Chicken and Seafood, 113 Shane Dr. Fine Arts Bistro, 143 W Main St. Freedom Store & Restaurant, 13200 Tompkinsville Rd. Gale-N-Dale’s, 405 Happy Valley Rd. Garcia's Grill, 516 N Race St. George J’s on the Square, 144 E Public Sq. Grounded Cafe, 800 W Main St. Kanha Kafe, 131 E Main St. Los Mariachis, 1005 W Main St. New Century Buffet, 936 Happy Valley Rd. Plum Yum Frozen Yogurt & Cafe, 348 N L Rogers Blvd. Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant, 2390 Happy Valley Rd. Rib Licker's Smoke Shack, 2385 Scottsville Rd. Ritter House, 4237 N Jackson Hwy. Sherry's Restaurant, 22 Hiseville-Coral Hill Rd., Hiseville. Sidelines Casual Dining, 204 N L Rogers Blvd. Shogun Bistro, 106 N Race St. South Fork Grill, 2224 Scottsville Rd. Yamato Japanese Steakhouse, 2381 Happy Valley Rd. Familiar Food: Applebee’s, Arby’s, Burger King, Captain D’s, Dairy Queen, Domino’s, Godfather’s Pizza, Gondolier, Hardee’s, KFC, Little Caesars, Long John Silver’s/A&W, Mancino’s, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Rally’s, 136 • www.kytravel.com
Shoney’s, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, White Castle, Zaxby’s.
Lodging
The Artist Pad Overnight Loft, 143 N Public Sq.; 1 unit. Barren River Log Condos, Lucas; 2 units. Barren River Lake House, Fountain Run; house rental. Comfort Inn, 210 Calvary Dr.; 60 units. Days Inn, 105 Days Inn Blvd.; 59 units. Four Seasons Inn, 4107 Scottsville Rd.; 21 units. Hall Place B&B, 313 S Green St.; 4 units. Happy Valley Inn, 500 Happy Valley Rd.; 16 units. Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 208 Wall St.; 74 units. Main Street B&B, 208 E Main St.; 5 units. The Narrow Way B&B, 554 S Lucas Rd., Lucas; 9 units. Payne Farm Retreat, 100 Etoile Rd.; house rental. Thee Hidden Pearl, 1068 Garrett's Hideout Rd.; 1 unit. Towne Inn, 604 Happy Valley Rd.; 28 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Art & Antiques Gallery, 207 W Main St. Awards Inc., 136 E Public Sq. Barren Outdoors, 2433 Scottsville Rd. Best Dressed Kids, 100 Columbia Ave. Betty’s This & That, Hwy. 90 E. Calico Jack’s Boat & RV, 12870 Scottsville Rd., Lucas Country Shack Antiques & Collectibles, 626 E Main St. Gamestop, Inc., 2373 Happy Valley Rd. Glasgow Coin & Jewelry, 101 N Public Sq. Glasgow Prescription Center, 615 S L Rogers Wells Blvd. Green Leaf Nursery, 2918 Scottsville Rd. Geaux Paint, 111 W Public Sq. Hibbett Sporting Goods, 106 Shane Dr. Highland 7 Cinema, KY 90 W. Highlander Bowl, 110 Park Ave. Hunt’s Antiques & Collectibles, 801 E Main St. Imagineer Workshop, 143 W Public Sq. Jamie’s Antiques, Etc., 2918 Scottsville Rd. Junebugs, 134 E Public Sq. Ken Davis Produce, 3153 New Bowling Green Rd. Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese, 2011 Thomerson Park Rd., Austin Kentucky Art & Custom Framing, 205 N Green St. Little Black Dress, 130 E Public Sq. Luxury Garden Center, 1757 W Main St. Mary Anne’s Hallmark, 310 Barren River Plz. Michelle’s Consignment Boutique & Home Revival, 1605 S Green St. PMC Jewelers, 307 Reynolds Rd. Ralphie’s Fun Center, 702 Happy Valley Rd. Redman’s Dugout, 313 YMCA Way. Rite Aid, 704 Happy Valley Rd. Rue 21, 106 Shane Dr. Salvation Army Family Store, 108 Shane Dr. Sewing Machine Center, 421 Happy Valley Rd. Shabby Chic Antiques, 1425 Burkesville Rd. Shoe Sensation, 106 Shane Dr. Sportsman’s Gun & Indoor Range, 4276 N Jackson Hwy.
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Boating and Lakes
Narrows Marina, 2236 Narrows Boat Ramp Rd. Peninsula Marina, 1261 Peninsula Rd. State Dock Marina, State Park Rd. Walnut Creek Marina, 2001 Walnut Creek Rd.
Camping and RV Parks
Harston Hideaways, 13020 Scottsville Rd.; 3 cabins. Mountain Top Retreat Cabins, 3056 Mammoth Cave Rd. Spring Hill RV Park, 373 Austin-Tracy Rd., Lucas; 40 sites.
Scottsville
Population 4,226 • Allen County (Seat) • CST/CDT • Dry US 31E, US 231; Barren River Lake is partially located in Allen County, 12 miles via US 31E.
t Scottsville/Allen County Chamber of Commerce, 110 S Court St., Scottsville, 42164; www.scottsvilleky.info; 270.237.4782. Museums and Galleries
Allen County Historical and Genealogical Society Museum, 301 N 4th St.
Parks and Recreation
Dumont Hill, State Recreational Trails. Long C Trails, 8959 Hanes Rd.; hiking & horse trails. Port Oliver Recreation Area, 4200 Barren River Dam Rd. Wagoner Mill Road Sporting Clays Recreation, 910 W Old State Rd.
Golf and Tennis
High Point Par 3 Golf Course, 1530 Franklin Rd.; 9 holes, driving range. Scottsville Country Club, 51 John Kelly Dr.; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Jacksonian Days Festival, Town Square; Apr. Allen County Fair, July. Invasion of the Scarecrows, downtown, Scottsville; Oct.
Dining
1881 on Main, 117 E Public Sq. China King, 508 E Main St. Earl G. Dumplin’s, 1707 Old Gallatin Rd. Harper’s Catfish, 3085 Old Gallatin Rd. Hickory Hill BBQ, 2791 Franklin Rd. Lion's Fish & Grill, 889 Old Gallatin Rd. Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant, 510 E Main St. Rey San Jose, 601 W Cherry St. Smoke Shack BBQ, 100 Holt Dr. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Domino’s, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway.
Lodging
Carter’s Bypass Motel, 251 Veterans Memorial Hwy.; 19 units. Executive Inn Scottsville, 57 Burnley Rd.; 40 units. Uptown Motel, 205 S Court St.; 16 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Allen County Florist, 301 N Court St. Crossroads Antiques, 1025 Old Gallatin Rd. GH Productions, 521 E Walnut St. Jack's Shopping Center, 103 Jack's Shopping Ctr. McClard’s Antiques, 7899 Veterans Memorial Hwy. Paradise Point Marketplace, 10300 New Glasgow Rd. Quail Hollow Candle Factory, 455 Andrew Jackson Hwy. Scottsville Antique Mall, 101 E Main St.
Boating and Lakes
Walnut Creek Marina, 2001 Walnut Creek Rd.
Tompkinsville/ Fountain Run/GamaliEL
Monroe County • CST/CDT • Dry Tompkinsville: Population 2,402 • County Seat KY 163, KY 63 and KY 100, southeast of Glasgow; Kentucky gateway to Dale Hollow Lake. Fountain Run: Population 217 • 10 miles west of Tompkinsville on KY 1339. Gamaliel: Population 376 • 10 miles southwest of Tompkinsville on KY 63.
t Monroe
County Tourism Commission, 202 N Magnolia St., Tompkinsville, 42167; 270.487.1314; www.monroecountykytourism.com. Tompkinsville-Monroe County Airport, 661 Lyons Chapel Rd., Tompkinsville; general aviation; 4,000 foot runway.
Points of Interest
Cumberland River Ferry, KY 214; crosses Cumberland River to Turkey Neck Bend.
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Tompkinsville; oldest freestanding Kentucky log church; established 1798 by Phillip and John Mulkey, this church built 1804; Revolutionary War soldiers, Kentucky pioneers and Hannah Boone (Daniel's sister) buried in adjacent cemetery; 63-acre park area with geneology collection, gift shop, playground, picnic areas and pavillion; open daily 9–5, Apr.–mid-Nov.; by appointment only mid-Nov.–Mar. Special Park Events: •Flora & Fauna Fun, Apr. •Mother-Son Rendezvous, Apr. •Plant & Seed Swap, Apr. •Flint & Stones, May 13. •Photography in the Park, May 27. •Celebration of Quilts & Quilting, June. •Pirates in the Park, June. •Fall Fun Camp, Oct. •Halloween in the Park, Oct. •Arts & Crafts Camp, TBD. •Civil War Camp, TBD.
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Parks and Recreation
Fisherman’s Paradise, 231 Smith Creek Rd., Tompkinsville. Tompkinsville City Park, Mill Creek Rd.
Golf and Tennis
Hidden Hills Golf and Country Club, 586 Country Club Ln., Tompkinsville; 18 holes.
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Dining
Ann’s Old Mill Restaurant, 325 Mill St., Fountain Run. Compton’s Restaurant, 128 E Main St., Gamaliel. Dovie’s, 107 W 4th St., Tompkinsville. Fourth Street Café, 205 E 4th St., Tompkinsville. La Tia’s Mexican Restaurant, 956 N Magnolia St., Tompkinsville. Mariachis Mexican Restaurant, 1250 N Main St., Tompkinsville. Familiar Food: Tompkinsville: Dairy Queen, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway.
Lodging
Barren River Lake House, Fountain Run; house rental. Pick’s Motel, 512 N Main St., Tompkinsville; 9 units. Tompkinsville Inn, 1500 Edmonton Rd.; 31 units.
Shopping and Entertainment
Sky View Drive-In, 1500 Celina Rd., Tompkinsville.
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Po p u l a t i o n 6 3 , 6 1 6 • Warren County (Seat/ Dry) • CST/CDT • Wet Established 1798; 3rd largest Kentucky city; I-65, US 31W, US 68, US 231 and KY 67, KY 80, KY 234 and KY 1435, W.H. Natcher and Louie B. Nunn Parkways, on the Barren River. Served as the Confederate Capital of Kentucky.
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Bowling Green, 42104. Experience a new adventure around every curve as you witness the birth and history of Corvettes, take an underground boat tour, and go for a twisted ride in the air. Less than 1 hour north of Nashville. Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Sat. (from Memorial Day to Labor Day) 9-3. www.visitbgky. com; 270.782.0800; 800.326.7465. [See ad, page 138] Bowling Green/Warren County Regional Airport, US 231, 2 miles SE, commercial passenger service & general aviation.
Educational Institutions
Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd.; established 1906; 200-acre campus; enrolls 19,000+.
Points of Interest
Aviation Heritage Park, Basil Griffin Park, 1825 Three Springs Rd.; 5 restored aircraft including F-4D Phantom II. Capitol Arts Center, 416 E Main St.; landmark building circa 1900; 800-seat theatre. Corsair Distillery, 400 E Main Ave.; Tours Tues.–Sat. Eloise B. Houchens Center, 1115 Adams St.; a Greek Revival mansion built 1904; tours Mon., Wed. and Fri. 10–2. GM Bowling Green Assembly Plant, I-65 exit 28. Mon.–Fri. $10. Historic Downtown Fountain Square, Main Ave.& State St.
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Kentucky's Cave Country SOUTH L REGION A SOUTH CENTR CENTRAL REGION HLost River Cave/
Underground Boat Tour
I-65 exit 22, Bowling Green, 42101. Kentucky's only Cave Boat Tour. Discover history at Lost River, the Civil War, Colonel John Hunt Morgan, Jesse James & 1930s Nite Club. Enjoy the seasonal butterfly habitat, nature trails & Gift Shop. Boat tours open 7 days year-round 9-5. www.lostrivercave.org; Tour times 270.393.0077. Public Theatre of Kentucky, Phoenix Theatre, 545 Morris Aly.; 147-seats with 5–6 productions; Sept.–May. Russell Sims Aquatic Center, 2303 Tomblinson Way; stateof-the-art water park. Memorial Day–Labor Day. Southern KY Performing Arts Center, 601 College St. Features 1,800 seat performance hall, 2 art galleries. Mon.–Fri. 11–6. St Joseph Catholic Church, 434 Church St.; Gothic style, built over 14 years; tours by appt; NRHP.
Museums and Galleries
Downing Museum at the Baker Arboretum, 4801 Morgantown Rd. Vast collection of artwork by world-renowned artist Joe Downing. Tues.–Fri. 11–4, Sat. 12–4. Historic Railpark and Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St.; restored train depot. Open daily. Closed Mon. in winter. Kentucky Museum, 1444 Kentucky St. (on WKU campus); Mon.–Sat. 9–4, Sun. 1–4, closed major holidays. National Corvette Museum, I-65 exit 28. Open daily. Over 70 Corvettes, sinkhole exhibit, cafe.
Historic Sites
Riverview at Hobson Grove, 1100 W Main St.
Parks and Recreation Hbeech bend park & raceway,
798 B e e c h B end Rd., B owling Gr e en, 4210 4. Affordable, family fun! Rides, mini-golf, games, gocarts, newly expanded waterpark. Campground and world-class racing facilities with events Mar.-Nov. www.beechbend.com; 270.781.7634. NCM Motorsports Park, 505 Grimes Rd.
Golf and Tennis
Crosswinds Golf Course, 1031 Wilkinson Trl.; 18 holes. Golf Course at Riverview, 1200 W Main St.; 9 holes. Kereiakes Park, Cemetery Rd.; 10 courts. Paul Walker Golf Course, 1044 Covington Ave.; 9 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Lone Star Championship Rodeo, WKU Ag/Expo Center; Feb. Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball, Bowling Green Ballpark; early Apr.–early Sept. SOKY Book Fest, Knicely Conference Center; Apr. Holley National Hot Rod Reunion, Beech Bend; June. National Corvette Homecoming, Sloan Convention Center; July. Bowling Green International Festival, Circus Sq.; Sept. Pumpkin Festival, Jackson's Orchard; Oct.
Dining
440 Main Restaurant and Bar, 440 E Main St. The Bistro, 1129 College St. Brickyard Café, 1026 Chestnut St. Cambridge Market and Café, 830 Fairview Ave. Chaney’s Dairy Barn, 9191 Nashville Rd. Double Dogs, 1780 Scottsville Rd. Lost River Pizza, 2440 Nashville Rd. Mariah’s Restaurant, 360 E 8th Ave. Montana Grille, 1740 Scottsville Rd. Overtime Sports Bar, 773 Bakerfields Way. Samurai Steak and Sushi, 2718 Scottsville Rd. Split Tree Barbeque, 115 Wilson Rd. White Squirrel Brewery, 871 Broadway Ave. Familiar Food: I-65 exit 22: Bob Evans, Cheddars, Chick-fil-A, Cracker Barrel, Culver’s, Fazoli’s, IHOP, Longhorn Steakhouse, Mancino’s, McDonald’s, Outback Steakhouse, Panera Bread, Rafferty’s, Red Lobster, Ryan’s, Shogun, Steak N Shake, Mellow Mushroom, Waffle House, Wendy’s, Zaxby’s.
Lodging
America's Best Value Inn, I-65 exit 28; 99 units. Baymont Inn & Suites, I-65 exit 22; 45 units. Best Western, I-65 exit 22; 96 units. Bryce Inn, I-65 exit 38; 24 units. Candlewood Suites, I-65 exit 22; 90 units. Candle Loft, I-65 exit 26; 1 unit. Cardinal Motel, 1310 US 31 W Byp.; 20 units. Country Inn and Suites, I-65 exit 22; 85 units. Courtyard by Marriott, I-65 exit 22; 93 units. Days Inn, I-65 exit 22; 61 units. Drury Inn, I-65 exit 22; 140 units. Executive Inn and Suites, I-65 exit 22; 69 units. Fairfield Inn & Suites, I-65 exit 22; 106 units. Hampton Inn, I-65 exit 22; 130 units. Hilton Garden Inn, I-65 exit 22; 133 units,. Holiday Inn Express, I-65 exit 22; 87 units. Holiday Inn University Plaza, I-65 exit 22; 218 units. Home Towne Suites, I-65 exit 22; 105 units. Hotel Sync, I-65 exit 28; 12 units. Hyatt Place, I-65 exit 26; 108 units. Jameson Inn & Suites, I-65 exit 22; 75 units. La Quinta Inn & Suites, I-65 exit 22; 66 units. Microtel Inn, I-65 exit 22; 76 units. Motel 6, I-65 exit 22; 91 units. Quality Inn, I-65 exit 22; 70 units. Ramada, I-65 exit 22; 112 units. Red Roof Inn, I-65 exit 22; 56 units. Sleep Inn, I-65 exit 22; 66 units. Spongie Acres B&B, 610 Matlock Rd.; 5 units. Staybridge Suites, I-65 exit 22; 124 units. Super 8 North, I-65 exit 28; 60 units. Super 8 South, I-65 exit 22; 87 units. TownPlace Suites by Marriott, I-65 exit 22; 101 units.
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Shopping and Entertainment
Barbara Stewart Interiors, 444 E Main St. Be Happy Yoga & Salt Cave, 2710 Nashville Rd. Bowling Green Pipe and Cigar, 434 E Main St. Cabela's Outpost, I-65 exit 22. Camping World, I-65 exit 22. Chirp Baby & Kids, 1945 Scottsville Rd. Chuck’s Liquor Outlets, 4 locations. Crafty Hands, 2910 Scottsville Rd., Ste. B. Flea Land, 1100 Three Springs Rd. Greenwood Mall, I-65 exit 22. Harley-Davidson Bowling Green, I-65 exit 22. Jackson's Orchard & Nursery, 1280 Slim Island Rd. Nat’s Outdoor Sports, 1121 Wilkinson Trce. Rickman Pottery, 1121 E 14th St. Rock Garden Farm, 12785 Nashville Rd., Woodburn. Vette City Antique Mall, I-65 exit 28. Zingarella, 426 E Main St.
Boating and Lakes
Shanty Hollow Lake, KY 185, 17 miles north of Bowling Green; 109 acres; opened 1951; fishing (shad for bait prohibited), ramp; KDFWR.
Camping and RV Parks
Beech Bend Campground, I-65 exit 28; 500 sites. Bowling Green KOA, I-65 exit 22; 120 sites, pay lake.
Franklin
Po p u l a t i o n 8 , 5 5 1 • Simpson County (Seat/ Dry) • CST/CDT • Wet Established 1819; US 31W, west of I-65, south of Bowling Green.
t Franklin Welcome Center, Kentucky Welcome Center, I-65N, at the Kentucky/Tennessee state line. Staffed daily 8:30–4:30; 270.586.6292 or 800.225.TRIP; www.kentuckytourism.com.
t Franklin/Simpson County Tourism Commission, I-65
exits 2 and 6, 81 Steele Rd., PO Box 737, Franklin, 42315; www.franklinky.com; 866.531.2040.
Points of Interest
Outdoor Murals, 81 Steele Rd. Sandford Duncan Inn & Stage Coach Stop, 5083 Nashville Rd., near TN line.
Museums and Galleries
African American Heritage Center, 500 Jefferson St. Octagon Hall Museum, 6040 Bowling Green Rd. Simpson County Historical Society, Old Jail and Jailer’s Quarters, 206 N College St.
Golf and Tennis
Kenny Perry’s Country Creek Golf Course, 1075 Kenny Perry Dr.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Cherry Blossom Festival, Apr. Garden Spot 5K Run/Walk, Aug. Festival on the Square & Car Show, Courthouse Sq.; Sept. Kentucky Downs Race Meet, Kentucky Downs; Sept. Haunted Hall, Octagon Hall; Fri. & Sat. evenings in Oct. Antique Dealers Open House, Nov. 140 • www.kytravel.com
Merchants Association Open House, Nov. Christmas Parade and Small Town Christmas, Dec.
Dining
4 Soils Coffee/Bakery, 128 N Main St. Best Donuts, 201 W Cedar St. Brickyard Café, 205 W Cedar St. El Protrero, 270 Trotters Ln. Franklin Steak House, 3898 Nashville Rd. Hot Plate, 4138 Bowling Green Rd. New China Restaurant, 414 N Main St. Oasis Southwest Grill, 116 Steele Rd. OT Sports Grill, 1326 Nashville Rd. Rylan's Restaurant, 709 S Main St. Sol Azteca Mexican Restaurant, 613 S Main St. Tanglewood, 104 Barrett Ln. Wildfire BBQ and Grill, 105 State St. Familiar Food: Bojangles, Burger King, Captain D’s, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Denny’s, Frosty Freeze, Hardee’s, KFC, Little Caesars, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy’s, Zaxby’s.
Lodging
Baymont Inn & Suites, I-65 exit 2; 52 units. Comfort Inn, I-65 exit 6; 60 units. Days Inn Franklin, I-65 exit 6; 59 units. Econolodge Franklin, I-65 exit 2; 45 units. Hampton Inn Franklin, I-65 exit 2; 72 units. Holiday Inn Express, I-65 exit 2; 75 units. Kentucky Motel, 715 N Main St.; 20 units. Knights Inn Franklin, I-65 exit 6; 40 units. Quality Inn Franklin, I-65 exit 2; 50 units. Super 8 Franklin, 3811 Nashville Rd.; 50 units.
Shopping and Entertaniment
Bright’s Antique World, I-65 exit 2. Charity Bingo, 5 locations. Country Store, 3850 Nashville Rd. Franklin Drive-In, 6250 Nashville Rd. Franklin Mercantile Co, 103 S Main St. Franklin Sporting Goods, 118 N Main St. Gallery on the Square, 110 N Main St. Heritage Antique Mall, 111 W Washington St. Mustard Seed Market, 122 W Kentucky Ave. Old Friends at KY Downs, 5565 Nashville Rd. Pineapple Lily, 122 N Main St. Small Town Primitives, 207A N Main St. Snoopers Attic, 1705 Bowling Green Rd. Strictly Country Antique Mall, 5945 Bowling Green Rd.
Morgantown
Population 2,394 • Butler County (Seat) • CST/CDT • Dry Established 1813; W.H. Natcher Parkway, US 231, north of Bowling Green, KY 70 east of Mammoth Cave, KY 79 north of Russellville.
t Morgantown/Butler County Chamber of Commerce, PO
Box 408, 112 S Main St., Morgantown, 42261; 270.526.6827.
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Festivals and Special Events
Museums and Galleries
Dining
Reed’s Ferry, KY 269; last county-owned ferry in Kentucky; crosses Green River; sunrise–sunset. Green River Museum, Butler County Park, Woodbury, overlooking the Green River.
Golf and Tennis
Hidden Valley Golf Course, 530 Hidden Valley Rd.; 18 holes.
Festivals and Special Events
Green River Catfish Festival, July. Rochester Arts, Crafts, and Music Festival, Sept. Harvest on the Square, Oct.
Dining
China Buffet, 811 S Main St. Farm Boy, 718 W G.L. Smith St. Firehouse Pizza, 116 E Ohio St. Garcia’s, 103 Veterans Way. Gone Fishin’, 3300 Bowling Green Rd. Kountry Kitchen, 729 W G. L. Smith St. Pizza Zone, 1290 Veterans Way. Familiar Food: US 231S:Charley Biggs, Hardee’s, McDonald’s, Sonic, Subway.
Lodging
Green River Lodge, 102 Sawmill Rd.; 14 units. Motel 6 Morgantown, 1460 S Main St.; 46 units.
Shopping and Entertaniment
Aberdeen Trading Post, 2222 Beaver Dam Rd. Five Seasons Flowers and Gifts, 125 N Main St.
Strawberry Festival, Adairville; May. Logan County Tobacco Festival, 116 S Main St.; Oct. Firehouse Restaurant, 471 W 2nd St. Granny’s Kitchen, 216 Market Sq. Roy’s Pit Bar-B-Q, 101 Sarah Ln. Sol Azteca, 120 Walker Ln. Familiar Food: Arby’s, Captain D’s, Dairy Queen, Domino’s, Godfather’s Pizza, KFC, McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell.
Lodging
Cedar Ridge B&B Retreat, 1302 Simmons Ford Rd.; 3 units. Colonial Inn, 701 S Franklin St. Econolodge, US 68; 27 units. Executive Inn, 815 W 9th St.; 20 units. Quality Inn, 1120 Bowling Green Rd.; 44 units. Wren’s Nest B&B, 1452 Proctor Mill Rd.; 2 units.
Shopping and Entertaniment Shoppe on the Square, 119 S Main St.
Boating and Lakes
Briggs Lake, US 79, 2 miles north of Russellville. Opened 1950. Electric motors only.Shad for bait prohibited, KDFWR. Lake Malone, US 431, 18 miles north to Dunmor; 1961 state-developed lake in Muhlenberg, Logan, Todd Counties; cliffs rise to 200' at some points, KDFWR.
Auburn
Russellville
Population 1,340 • Logan County (Seat) • CST/CDT • Dry Established 1865; US 68/KY 80, southwest of Bowling Green.
t Logan County Tourist and Convention Commission,
Points of Interest
Population6,960 • LoganCounty (Seat/Dry) • CST/CDT • Wet Established 1798; US 68, southwest of Bowling Green.
200 W 4th St., PO Box 1678, Russellville, 42276; www.visitlogancounty.org; 270.726.1678. Russellville / Logan County Airport, 348 Airport Rd., off KY 100; general aviation; 4,000' runway.
Points of Interest
Old Southern Deposit Bank, 6th and Main Sts.
Museums and Galleries
Red River Meeting House & Cemetery, 3008 Schochoh Rd., Adairville. Schochoh Rosenwald One Room School Museum, 2200 Bowling Green Rd. West Ky African American Heritage Center Museum, 252 Morgan St.
Parks and Recreation
Logan County Glade State Nature Preserve, off US 68/KY 80. 41 acres with limestone glades occupying the SW. facing midslope of an 810' knob. The steep rocky slope is dominated by prairie grasses such as bluestem and sideoats grama. Rare plants include Carolina Larkspur, Glade violet and Fameflower.
t Auburn Tourism Commission, PO Box 183, Auburn, 42206; 270.542.4149.
South Union Shaker Village, 850 Shaker Museum Rd.
Museums and Galleries Auburn Museum, 433 W Main St.
Festivals and Special Events Bluegrass Jam, Shaker Village; Apr. Car Cruise-In, McKutchen-Coke Park; July. A Shaker Breakfast, Shaker Village; Nov. Tour of Homes, 1st Sun. in Dec. Christmas Parade, Dec.
Dining
Auburn Pool Room, 112 E Main St. Tee’s Restaurant, 339 E Main St. Familiar Food: Godfather’s Pizza, Subway.
Lodging
1869 Shaker Tavern B&B, KY 73; 6 units. Federal Grove B&B, 475 E Main St.; 4 units.
Shopping and Entertainment Colonial House Furniture, 108 Quarry Rd. Southern Outdoor Furniture, US 68/80.
Golf and Tennis
Canyon Run Resort, 700 Canyon Run Rd., Lewisburg; 9 holes. Rolling Hills Golf Course, 1600 Pine Dr.; 18 holes. www.kytravel.com • 141
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Boating & Lakes
Green River Marina...................................................... 129 Indian Hills Resort/Alligator II Marina and KOA.......... 126 Laurel River Lake.......................................................... 118 State Dock.................................................................... 126
Camping & RV Parks
Ashland/Huntington West KOA..................................... 97 Louisville South KOA...................................................... 19 Whispering Hills RV Park............................................... 37
Dining
Bar Louie........................................................................ 57 Brother's Bar & Grille..................................................... 57 DaVinci's Pizza...............................................................34 Derby Café...................................................................... 16 FireFresh BBQ................................................................ 16 Peak Brothers BBQ......................................................... 74 Redondo Taqueria.......................................................... 57 Tom + Chee.................................................................... 58 Vip’s Place.................................................................... 123
Festivals & Special Events
AQS QuiltWeek Fall........................................................88 AQS QuiltWeek Spring...................................................88 Ashland Poage Landing Days........................................ 96 Kentucky Wool Festival.................................................60 Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot and Military Gun Show.................................................................... 31 Levisa Fork Paddle Fest............................................... 101 October Court Days........................................................ 93 Smalltown America Festival.......................................... 93 Winter Wonderland of Lights........................................ 96 Zimmerman Glasstoberfest........................................... 15
Historic Sites
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park... 26 Big Bone Lick State Historic Site.................................... 58 Boone Station State Historic Site...................................40 Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site......................... 116 Fort Heiman...................................................................84 Jefferson Davis Monument State Historic Site............. 76 Locust Grove................................................................... 13 Mary Todd Lincoln House..............................................40 Old Mulkey Meeting House State Historic Site........... 137 Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site........................ 51 Waveland State Historic Site.........................................40 White Hall State Historic Site........................................46 Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site............................. 89 William Whitley House State Historic Site.................... 52
Information
Anderson County Tourism Commission........................ 35 Ashland Area Convention and Visitors Bureau............. 95 Auburn Tourism Commission...................................... 141 Augusta/Bracken County Tourism Office...................... 62 Ballard County Tourism Center...................................... 89 Barbourville & Knox County Visitor Center................. 115 Bardstown/Nelson County Tourist Commission........... 23 Bath County Tourism..................................................... 94 Battle of Richmond Visitors Center...............................46 Beattyville/Lee County Tourism Commission.............106 142 • www.kytravel.com
Bell County Tourism Commission....................... 110, 111 Berea Tourism Welcome Center.................................... 47 Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.... 138 Breckinridge County Tourism........................................ 31 Bullitt County Welcome Center..................................... 18 Burnside Tourism Commission.................................... 124 Cadiz/Trigg County Tourist Commission....................... 77 Carlisle County Tourism.................................................88 Carlisle/Nicholas County Tourism................................. 38 Carrollton / Carroll County Tourism & Convention Commission............................................. 53 Cave City Welcome Center.......................................... 133 Central City Tourist and Convention Commission........ 69 Christian County Welcome Center................................ 75 City of Grayson Tourism & Convention.......................... 98 City of Newport.............................................................. 57 City of Vanceburg...........................................................63 Clay County Tourism.................................................... 118 Clinton County Tourism............................................... 127 Clinton/Hickman County Chamber of Commerce......... 85 Columbia/Adair County Tourism Commission............ 129 Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission............. 113 Cumberland County Tourism and Convention Commission........................................... 127 Cumberland Tourism & Convention Commission....... 111 Cynthiana Chamber of Commerce................................. 38 Danville/Boyle County Convention and Visitors Bureau............................................................ 50 Dawson Springs Chamber of Commerce....................... 73 Edmonson County Tourist & Convention Commission and Chamber of Commerce...................................... 131 Edmonton/Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce.. 134 Elizabethtown Tourism and Convention Bureau........... 27 Elliott County Tourism Development Council.............100 Estill Development Alliance......................................... 107 Evarts Tourism & RV Parks........................................... 112 Fleming County Chamber of Commerce....................... 62 Frankfort/Franklin County Tourist and Convention Commission, Frankfort Visitor Center........................ 33 Franklin/Simpson County Tourism Commission.........140 Franklin Welcome Center............................................140 Frenchburg/Menifee County Chamber of Commerce/Tourism..................................................... 94 Fulton Tourism Commission..........................................86 Gallatin County Tourism Commission...........................54 Garrard County Chamber of Commerce........................ 51 Georgetown/Scott County Tourist Information Center...................................................... 36 Glasgow-Barren County Tourist and Convention Commission........................................... 135 Glendale Merchants Association................................... 29 Grand Rivers Tourism Commission...............................80 Grant County Tourist & Convention Commission.......... 59 Grayson County Tourism Commission.......................... 32 Grayson Welcome Center.............................................. 98 Green County Chamber of Commerce........................ 130
INDEX BY CATEGORY Index Greenup County Tourism & Convention Commission....................................... 97, 98 Greenville Tourism Commission.................................... 69 Hancock County Tourism Commission..........................68 Harlan Tourist & Convention Commission.................. 112 Harrison County Convention and Visitors Bureau........ 12 Harrodsburg/Mercer County Tourist Commission........ 49 Hazard/Perry County Tourism Commission................108 Henderson County Tourist Commission....................... 67 Henry County Chamber of Commerce.......................... 20 Hickman Recreation, Tourism & Convention Commission.............................................86 Historic Hanson............................................................. 73 Hopkins County Tourist and Convention Commission............................................. 72 Hopkinsville/Christian County Convention and Visitors Bureau............................................................ 75 Horse Cave/Hart County Tourist Commission............. 132 Inez Tourism Commission............................................102 Jackson County Tourism Commission......................... 119 Jackson Tourism and Convention Board..................... 107 Jessamine County Fiscal Court..................................... 42 Kentucky Lake CVB............................................81, 82, 83 Kentucky State Capitol Building.................................... 33 Knott County Tourism Commission.............................109 KY Great River Region Organization........... 85, 86, 88, 89 Lake Barkley Tourist Commission............................ 79, 80 Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission................ 125, 126 LaRue County Chamber of Commerce.......................... 26 Lawrence County Tourism Commission........................99 Lebanon Tourist and Convention Commission............. 24 Leslie County Tourism..................................................109 Letcher County Tourism Commission.......................... 110 Lewis County Tourism....................................................63 Lexington Visitors Center.............................................. 39 Liberty/Casey County Tourism..................................... 131 Livingston Trail Town Visitor’s Center.......................... 119 Logan County Tourist and Convention Commission... 141 London/Laurel County Tourist Commission................ 117 Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau....................... 12 Main Street Perryville.................................................... 51 Marion Tourism Commission......................................... 81 Mayfield Tourism Commission...................................... 85 Maysville-Mason County CVB....................................... 61 McCreary County Tourist Commission........................ 124 McLean County Visitors Center..................................... 70 Meade County Tourism.................................................. 31 meet NKY | Northern Kentucky CVB............55, 56, 57, 58 Monroe County Tourism Commission......................... 137 Monticello/Wayne County Chamber of Commerce.... 126 Morehead Tourism Commission................................... 92 Morganfield Chamber of Commerce............................. 74 Morgantown/Butler County Chamber of Commerce.............................................140 Mt. Sterling/Montgomery County Tourism Commission................................................... 93 Mt. Vernon-Rockcastle County Tourist Commission... 119
Munfordville Tourism Commission............................. 132 Munfordville Welcome Center & Gift Shop................. 132 Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau.......................84 Nicholasville Tourism Commission............................... 42 Oak Grove Tourism Commission.................................... 75 Ohio County Tourism Commission................................ 71 Oldham KY Tourism & Conventions............................... 19 Old Louisville Information Center................................. 12 Old Washington Visitors Center.................................... 61 Olive Hill Community Development Center................. 98 Owen County Tourism Commission..............................54 Owensboro/Daviess County Convention and Visitors Bureau............................................................66 Owsley County Tourism...............................................106 Paducah Convention and Visitors Bureau..................... 87 Paintsville Tourism Commission.................................100 Paris/Bourbon County Tourism Commission................ 37 Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce...................60 Pike County Tourism, Convention and Visitors Bureau..........................................................103 Pikeville City Tourism and Convention Commission...........................................103 Powell County Tourism Commission...................104, 105 Prestonsburg Tourism Commission............................ 101 Princeton Tourism Commission..................................... 79 Radcliff/Ft. Knox Tourism and Convention Commission............................................. 29 Richmond Tourism Department, Richmond Visitor Center.................................................................46 Robertson County Tourism Commission.......................63 Russell City Hall............................................................. 98 Salyersville Tourism Commission................................102 Scottsville/Allen County Chamber of Commerce........ 137 Shelby County Welcome Center.................................... 21 Shepherdsville/Bullitt County Tourist and Convention Commission............................................. 18 Somerset-Pulaski County CVB/ Lake Cumberland Tourism........................................ 122 Southern Indiana Visitors Center.................................. 12 Springfield Tourism Commission.................................. 25 Stanford-Lincoln County Tourism Office....................... 52 Sturgis Chamber of Commerce...................................... 74 Taylor County Tourist Commission.............................. 128 Taylorsville/Spencer County Tourism............................ 22 Todd County Community Alliance................................. 76 Trimble County Tourism................................................. 19 Union County Fiscal Court-Tourism............................... 74 Visit Shelbyville-Simpsonville KY.................................. 21 Webster County Tourism............................................... 73 West Kentucky Parkway Travel Center.......................... 71 West Liberty Tourism..................................................... 95 West Point Tourism........................................................ 30 Whitehaven Welcome Center........................................ 87 Williamsburg Tourist and Convention Commission... 115 Williamsburg Welcome Center................................... 115 Wilmore Tourism Council.............................................. 42 www.kytravel.com • 143
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Winchester/Clark County Tourism Commission, Tourist Information Center..........................................44 Wolfe County Tourism.................................................105 Woodford County Tourism Commission.......................43
Lodging
Aurora’s Kentucky Lake Cottages..................................83 Best Western Wilderness Trail Inn.............................. 116 The Brown Hotel............................................................. 17 Cliffview Resort............................................................106 Eagle Hill Manor B&B and Eagle Cove Cottage............. 24 Gratz Park Inn................................................................ 41 Hampton Inn.................................................................. 25 Hampton Inn-Owensboro South................................... 67 Historic Boone Tavern Hotel..........................................48 King Creek Resort and Marina.......................................83 Old Talbott Tavern.......................................................... 24 Sportsmans Lodge, Campgrounds & Marina................83 Woodson Bend Resort................................................. 123
Museums & Galleries
Corbin Rail Museum.................................................... 113 Creation Museum.......................................................... 58 Gateway Regional Arts Center....................................... 93 Headley-Whitney Museum............................................40 Josephine Sculpture Park..............................................34 Kentucky Derby Museum.............................................. 14 Kentucky Folk Art Center............................................... 92 Kentucky Gateway Museum Center.............................. 61 Kentucky Railway Museum............................................ 23 The National Quilt Museum........................................... 87 River Discovery Center................................................... 87 South Central Kentucky Cultural Center/ Museum of the Barrens............................................. 135 Swope’s Cars of Yesteryear Museum............................. 27 WaterWorks Museum at Louisville Water Tower Park... 14 Yeiser Art Center............................................................ 87
Parks & Recreation
Barren River Lake State Resort Park............................ 135 Beech Bend Park & Raceway........................................ 139 Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest................... 18 Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area......................................................... 124 Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park........................ 38 Breaks Interstate Park..................................................104 Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park.................................108 Carr Creek State Park...................................................109 Carter Caves State Resort Park...................................... 98 Columbus-Belmont State Park...................................... 85 Cumberland Falls State Resort Park............................ 114 Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.................. 110 Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park............................. 127 Dawkins Line Rail Trail................................................. 101 E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park......................................... 14 Fort Boonesborough State Park....................................46 General Burnside State Park........................................ 124 General Butler State Resort Park................................... 53 Grayson Lake State Park................................................ 98 144 • www.kytravel.com
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park.................................... 97 Green River Lake State Park......................................... 128 Jenny Wiley State Resort Park..................................... 101 John James Audubon State Park................................... 67 Kenlake State Resort Park..............................................83 Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park....................... 81 Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo/ Mammoth Onyx Cave................................................ 133 Kincaid Lake State Park..................................................60 Kingdom Come State Park........................................... 112 Lake Barkley State Resort Park...................................... 77 Lake Cumberland State Resort Park............................ 125 Lake Malone State Park................................................. 70 Levi Jackson State Park................................................ 117 Lincoln Homestead State Park....................................... 26 Mammoth Cave National Park..................................... 132 Mineral Mound State Park............................................. 79 My Old Kentucky Home State Park................................ 23 Natural Bridge State Resort Park.................................104 Nolin Lake State Park................................................... 132 Old Fort Harrod State Park............................................. 49 Paintsville Lake State Park........................................... 101 Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park................................ 73 Pine Mountain State Resort Patk................................. 111 Red River Gorge Zipline...............................................105 Rough River Dam State Resort Park.............................. 32 SomerSplash Waterpark.............................................. 122 Taylorsville Lake State Park............................................ 22 Venture River Water Park............................................... 79 Yatesville Lake State Park..............................................99
Points of Interest
The Arena..................................................................... 113 Ark Encounter................................................................. 59 The Bulliet Frontier Whiskey Exprience......................... 12 Isaac Shelby State Historic Site...................................... 52 Kart Kountry Family Entertainment Center................... 18 Kentucky Horse Park...................................................... 39 Kentucky Kingdom........................................................ 12 Knob Creek Gun Range.................................................. 30 Loretta Lynn's Homeplace "Butcher Holler"...............100 Lost River Cave/Underground Boat Tour..................... 139 The Louisville Zoo.......................................................... 13 Newport Aquarium........................................................ 57 Newport on the Levee.................................................... 57 Yew Dell Botanical Gardens........................................... 19
Shopping & Entertainment
Axis Alley........................................................................ 58 Finish Line Gift Shop...................................................... 18 Gameworks.................................................................... 58 Sturgis Antique Mall...................................................... 74
Theaters & Performing Arts
Derby Dinner Playhouse................................................ 14
Tours & Sightseeing
Kentucky Derby Museum Tours..................................... 14 Riverside Food Tours...................................................... 56 Wheel Fun Rentals and Segway of Louisville................ 14
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