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Contents North Central
Western
Bourbon, Horses & History Region
Bluegrass, Blues & Barbecue
Kentucky's Bluegrass Region
Kentucky's Western Waterland
1 Louisville Area 2 Bardstown Area 3 Hodgenville Area 4 Elizabethtown Area
5 Frankfort Area 6 Georgetown/ Paris Area 7 Lexington Area 8 Winchester Area 9 Richmond/Berea Area 10 Harrodsburg/ Danville Area
Northern Kentucky River Region
11 Carrollton Area 12 Northern Kentucky Area 13 Maysville Area
14 Owensboro/ Henderson Area 15 Lake Malone Area 16 Madisonville Area
17 Hopkinsville Area 18 Cadiz/ Lake Barkley Area 19 Lakes Area 20 Murray/ Kentucky Lake Area 21 Mayfield Area 22 Paducah Area
Eastern Kentucky's Appalachians 23 Morehead/ Mt. Sterling Area 24 Ashland Area 25 Paintsville/ Prestonsburg Area 26 Pikeville Area
Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country
27 Red River Gorge Area 28 Hazard/ Buckhorn Lake Area 29 Middlesboro/ Cumberland Gap Area 30 Corbin/ Cumberland Falls/ Williamsburg Area 31 London/ Laurel Lake Area
South Central Kentucky's Southern Shorelines
32 Somerset/ Lake Cumberland/ Big South Fork Area 33 Jamestown/ Lake Cumberland/ Dale Hollow Lake Area 34 Green River Lake Area
Kentucky's Cave Country
35 Mammoth Cave/ Glasgow Area 36 Bowling Green Area
How To Use Kentucky Travel Guide Kentucky Travel Guide is a complete guide to Ken-
tucky attractions, special events, lodging, restaurants, shopping, campgrounds, marinas, golf courses and other facilities. Kentucky stretches 425 miles east to west and 182 miles north to south. Its 120 counties fill 40,395 square miles. There are 52 state parks and historic sites and six national areas which can be enjoyed by Kentucky travelers. Kentucky, a state with a uniquely diverse geography, is divided into four color-coded sections in this guide, North Central, Western, Eastern and South Central. Within the four sections are 9 regions divided into 36 travel areas with listings for the major cities in each area. Attractions are listed under the nearest city. Each of the four sections is introduced with a map showing the regions and travel areas in that section as well as the counties included in each travel area. Maps of each of the 36 travel areas illustrate the locations of the cities in the area. The Table of Contents identifies the regions and travel areas in Kentucky Travel Guide. An Index is also provided for locating cities, parks, attractions, events and other facilities. "Information" listings are included for each city as a source of additional information about the city and the surrounding area. These listings are indicated by a n. While the emblems used in Kentucky Travel Guide are not ratings of quality, listings in BOLD TYPE are advertisers who have paid for an expanded listing in the guide. Those with a H also have a display ad. When you visit these advertisers, please mention their ad. Their support makes Kentucky Travel Guide possible. Kentucky Travel Guide Sections
Lexington's Bluegrass Region..............Areas 5-10 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 Region........Areas 11-13 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 four state parks are found in this region. Western Kentucky
Bluegrass, Blues & Barbecue.............Areas 14-16 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. Kentucky's Western Waterland ..........Areas 17-22 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. Eastern Kentucky
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Bourbon, Horses & History Region........Areas 1-4 Louisville, Kentucky's largest city and the 16th largest U. S. city, offers riverboat cruises, an amusement park, historic homes and thoroughbred horse racing. For arts and entertainment the Kentucky Center and Louisville's theatres, museums and galleries are among the finest in the country. My Old Kentucky Home and the historic inns and cathedrals in Bardstown are filled with the flavor of Kentucky's earliest years. Hodgenville and Elizabethtown boast the birthplace and heritage of Abraham Lincoln, our nation's 16th president. There are five state parks in the region. 4
Kentucky's Appalachians....................Areas 23-26 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. Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country.....Areas 27-31 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 nine state parks, including Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, home of the only "Moonbow" in the western hemisphere, and plenty of outdoor adventure. South Central Kentucky
Kentucky's Southern Shorelines........Areas 32-34 Lake Cumberland, a spectacular lake with 50,250 acres and 1,200 miles of shoreline, Dale Hollow Lake and Green River Lake provide unlimited fishing and boating opportunities for outdoor sportsmen. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area includes 105,000 acres of natural wilderness, rivers and back country. Four state parks are located in this region. Kentucky's Cave Country....................Areas 35-36 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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Parks with Accommodations & Dining: Barren River Lake 800-325-0057 Blue Licks Battlefield 800-443-7088 Buckhorn Lake 800-325-0058 Carter Caves 800-325-0059 Cumberland Falls 800-325-0063 Dale Hollow Lake 800-325-2282 General Butler 866-462-8853 Greenbo Lake 800-325-0083 Jenny Wiley 800-325-0142
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1 LOUISVILLE AREA................ 10 Louisville..................................... 10 Brooks/Shepherdsville................ 18 Bedford/Milton............................ 20 La Grange/Prospect................... 20 New Castle................................. 21 Shelbyville.................................. 21 Taylorsville................................. 22 2 BARDSTOWN AREA.............. 23 Bardstown.................................. 23 Lebanon..................................... 24 Loretto........................................ 25 Springfield.................................. 25 3 HODGENVILLE AREA........... 26 Hodgenville................................. 26 4 ELIZABETHTOWN AREA...... 27 Elizabethtown............................. 27 Glendale..................................... 29 Radcliff/Ft. Knox......................... 29 West Point.................................. 29 Brandenburg............................... 30 Hardinsburg/Cloverport/Irvington.. 30 Leitchfield................................... 31 Lexington's Bluegrass Region
5 FRANKFORT AREA............... 32 Frankfort..................................... 32 Lawrenceburg............................. 34 6 GEORGETOWN/ PARIS AREA.......................... 34 Georgetown................................ 34 Paris........................................... 36 Carlisle....................................... 36 Cynthiana................................... 37 7 LEXINGTON AREA................ 38 Lexington.................................... 38 Nicholasville............................... 42 Wilmore...................................... 42 Midway....................................... 43 Versailles.................................... 43 8 WINCHESTER AREA............. 44 Winchester................................. 44 9 RICHMOND/ BEREA AREA......................... 45 Richmond................................... 45 Berea.......................................... 46 10 HARRODSBURG/ DANVILLE AREA................. 48 Harrodsburg............................... 48 Danville....................................... 49 Perryville..................................... 50 Lancaster.................................... 51 Stanford...................................... 51 Northern Ky. River Region
11 CARROLLTON AREA.......... 52 Carrollton.................................... 52 Owenton..................................... 53 Warsaw/Sparta........................... 53 12 NORTHERN KENTUCKY AREA.................................... 54 Covington................................... 54 Ft. Mitchell/Erlanger................... 54 Newport...................................... 55 Florence..................................... 56 Dry Ridge/Williamstown............. 57 Falmouth.................................... 57 13 MAYSVILLE AREA............... 58 Maysville..................................... 58 Washington................................ 58 Augusta...................................... 59 Flemingsburg.............................. 59 Mt. Olivet.................................... 60 Vanceburg.................................. 60 6
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14 OWENSBORO/ HENDERSON AREA............ 61 Owensboro................................. 61 Henderson.................................. 62 Hawesville/Lewisport.................. 64 15 LAKE MALONE AREA ........ 64 Central City................................. 64 Greenville/Dunmor..................... 65 Calhoun...................................... 65 Hartford/Rosine/Beaver Dam..... 66 16 MADISONVILLE AREA........ 66 Madisonville................................ 66 Hanson....................................... 67 Dawson Springs......................... 67 Dixon/Sebree.............................. 68 Morganfield/Sturgis.................... 69
27 RED RIVER GORGE AREA.... 98 Slade.......................................... 98 Stanton/Clay City........................ 99 Campton..................................... 99 Beattyville................................. 100 Booneville................................. 100 Irvine......................................... 100 Jackson.................................... 101 28 HAZARD/BUCKHORN LAKE AREA........................ 101 Hazard...................................... 101 Hindman................................... 103 Hyden....................................... 103 Whitesburg............................... 103 29 MIDDLESBORO/CUMBERLAND GAP AREA............... 104 Middlesboro.............................. 104 Pineville.................................... 105 Cumberland/ Benham/Lynch........................ 105 Harlan....................................... 106 30 CORBIN/CUMBERLAND FALLS/WILLIAMSBURG AREA.................................. 107 Corbin....................................... 107 Williamsburg............................. 109 Barbourville.............................. 109 31 LONDON/ LAUREL LAKE AREA........ 110 London..................................... 110 Manchester............................... 111 McKee...................................... 111 Renfro Valley/Mt. Vernon......... 112
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17 HOPKINSVILLE AREA......... 69 Hopkinsville................................ 69 Oak Grove.................................. 70 Elkton......................................... 71 18 CADIZ/ LAKE BARKLEY AREA....... 72 Cadiz.......................................... 72 Golden Pond.............................. 73 Princeton.................................... 74 19 LAKES AREA....................... 74 Eddyville..................................... 74 Kuttawa...................................... 75 Grand Rivers.............................. 75 Marion........................................ 76 20 MURRAY/KENTUCKY LAKE AREA.......................... 77 Gilbertsville/Calvert City............. 77 Benton........................................ 78 Aurora......................................... 78 Murray........................................ 79 New Concord.............................. 79 21 MAYFIELD AREA................. 80 Mayfield...................................... 80 Clinton........................................ 80 Fulton......................................... 81 Hickman..................................... 81 22 PADUCAH AREA................. 81 Paducah..................................... 81 Bardwell...................................... 83 Wickliffe...................................... 83 Kentucky's Appalachians
23 MOREHEAD/ MT. STERLING AREA.......... 84 Morehead................................... 84 Mt. Sterling................................. 86 Owingsville/Salt Lick................... 86 Frenchburg................................. 87 West Liberty............................... 87 24 ASHLAND AREA.................. 88 Ashland...................................... 88 Greenup..................................... 89 Grayson...................................... 90 Olive Hill..................................... 91 Louisa......................................... 91 Sandy Hook................................ 92 25 PAINTSVILLE/ PRESTONSBURG AREA..... 92 Paintsville................................... 92 Prestonsburg.............................. 94 Inez............................................. 95 Salyersville................................. 95 26 PIKEVILLE/ BREAKS AREA.................... 96 Pikeville...................................... 96 Elkhorn City................................ 96
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32 SOMERSET/LAKE CUMBERLAND/BIG SOUTH FORK AREA....................... 113 Somerset.................................. 113 Burnside................................... 115 Stearns/Whitley City................. 115 33 JAMESTOWN/LAKE CUMBERLAND/DALE HOLLOW LAKE AREA....... 116 Jamestown............................... 116 Russell Springs........................ 118 Monticello................................. 118 Albany...................................... 118 Burkesville................................ 120 34 GREEN RIVER LAKE AREA.................................. 121 Campbellsville.......................... 121 Columbia.................................. 122 Greensburg.............................. 122 Liberty....................................... 123 Kentucky's Cave Country
35 MAMMOTH CAVE/ GLASGOW AREA.............. 123 Brownsville/Mammoth Cave..... 123 Horse Cave/Munfordville.......... 125 Cave City/Park City.................. 126 Edmonton................................. 127 Glasgow................................... 127 Scottsville................................. 129 Tompkinsville/Fountain Run/ Gamaliel.................................. 129 36 BOWLING GREEN AREA.. 130 Bowling Green.......................... 130 Franklin..................................... 132 Morgantown.............................. 132 Russellville............................... 133 Auburn...................................... 133 Index................................... 134
Kentucky Bed & Breakfasts
Auburn 1869 Shaker Tavern Bed & Breakfast 800.929.8701 www.shakermuseum.com
Louisville Austin's Inn Place Bed & Breakfast 502.585.8855 www.austinsinnplace.com
Augusta Parkview Country Inn 606.756.2603 www.parkviewcountryinn.com
Central Park Bed & Breakfast 877.922.1505 www.centralparkbandb.com
Bardstown Eagle Hill Manor Bed & Breakfast & Eagle Cove Cottage 502.252.7111 www.historiceaglehillmanorbb.com Old Talbott Tavern 502.348.3494 www.talbotts.com
Market Street Inn Jeffersonville, IN 812.285.1877, 888.284.1877 www.innonmarket.com Samuel Culbertson Mansion Bed & Breakfast 866.522.5078 www.culbertsonmansion.com
Brandenburg Southern Grace Bed & Breakfast 270.422.7974 www.southerngracebb.com
Marion Grace House Bed & Breakfast 270.965.0010 www.the-press.com/GraceHouseBedBreakfast.html
Burnside Eagles View Bed & Breakfast 606.561.7834, 877.767.9966 www.eaglesviewbnb.com
McKee Mountain Springs Inn Bed & Breakfast 606.965.2789 www.mountainspringsinn.com
Glasgow Four Seasons Country Inn 877.806.6340 www.fourseasonscountryinn.com
Springfield 1851 Historic Maple Hill Manor Bed & Breakfast 800.886.7546 www.maplehillmanor.com
Horse Cave/Munfordville Country Girl at Heart Farm Bed & Breakfast 270.531.5276 www.countrygirlatheartfarm.com Lancaster The Ashley Inn Bed & Breakfast 859.548.4922,888.548.4922 www.ashleyinnbandb.com
Stearns/Whitley City Farm House Inn Bed & Breakfast 606.376.7383 www.farmhouseinnbb.com Versailles The Woodford Inn 859.873.5600 www.thewoodfordinn.com
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SUMMER MOTION 4th of July Weekend (5 days) 800.377.6249 Ashland, KY
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Mt. Sterling October Court Days Kentucky’s Oldest Festival October 12th-15th - 4 day event www.mtsterlingtourism.com 866-415-7439 I-64 at Exit 110
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Bowman Field, I-264 & Taylorsville Rd. General aviation. Louisville International Airport, bordered by I-65 & I-264. Commercial airport. 8 airlines. Visitors Center.
American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Ave. Museum exhibits relating to education of the blind. Mon.-Fri. 8-4:30, Sat. 10-3. Free. Guided factory/museum tours Mon.-Thurs.10 & 2. Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Rd. Independent Catholic University founded 1950. Co-ed, liberal arts. 135 acre campus. Enrolls 3,000. Home of the Thomas Merton Center.
State Park E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park
3000 Freys Hill Rd., off Westport Rd. Open year-round. 544 acres. Park Features: Outdoor Olympic pool, all-purpose bldg., picnic shelters, organized recreational program year-round, radio-control airfield, archery, softball, soccer, tennis, bicycle Moto-cross track, fitness trail, nature trail, off leash dog park, cross country course, playgrounds, community garden, conference center. Tennis: 12 courts. Special Park Events: Pickleball Tournament, Jan. 27-28. Goose Creek 5K, Apr. 14.
Lake McNeely Lake, Cooper Chapel Rd., 15 mi. S. of Louisville. 51 acres. Built 1953. Fishing (bluegill, largemouth bass, green sunfish, redear sunfish, longear sunfish, black crappie, yellow bullhead, channel catfish), picnicking, paved ramp. Electric motors only. Use of shad for bait prohibited. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
City Parks Jefferson Memorial Forest, off I-65, I-265 exit 6, KY 1065, near Fairdale. 6,191 forested acres, hiking, fishing, camping, picnicking, educational program, meeting facilities. 8 am-dusk. Visitor Center Mon.-Sat. 8:30-4, Sun. 10-3. Louisville Metro Parks, Jefferson Co. 124 parks totaling over 14,000 acres. Facilities include golf courses, tennis courts, pools, exercise tracks, sports fields, outdoor theatres, fishing lakes, campgrounds, nature preserves, historic properties & an urban forest. A system of 18 city parks, including Cherokee, Iroquois & Shawnee, & 6 connecting parkways were designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted in the early 1890s.
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H BELLE OF LOUISVILLE
Downtown Louisville Wharf, 4th St. & River Rd. This Natl. Historic Landmark is the oldest steam-driven paddlewheeler of her kind in the country & will be 100 yrs. old in Oct. 2014. Now with air conditioning & heat on the ballroom deck. The distinct sound of the Belle's calliope beckons all to come aboard for the fun! Some cruises feature a delicious lunch or dinner buffet for the whole family to enjoy. Lunch $31, senior $30, child (3-12) $21; Dinner $41, senior $40, child (3-12) $25; Sightseeing $20, senior $19, child (3-12) $11. Children 2 & under free. Reservations required 48 hrs. in advance for lunch or dinner. A $1 port charge is added to each ticket. Special events for 2012 include Oktoberfest, private functions, dance cruises & seasonal events. Prices vary for special events. Private charters available. www. belleoflouisville.org 502.574.2992, 866.832.0011. See Ad. Cave Hill Cemetery, 701 Baxter Ave. Dedicated 1848. 300 acres with lakes & beautiful memorials. Graves of George Rogers Clark & Col. Harland Sanders. Daily 8-4:45. No trailers or buses. Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave. at S. 4th St. The oldest continuously operated thoroughbred racetrack in the U.S. since 1875 & a Natl. Historic Landmark. The first Kentucky Derby was held in May 1875. The grandstand, with its trademark Twin Spires, was built in 1895. Spring Race Meet, Apr. 28-July 1, Fall Race Meet, Oct. 28-Nov. 25. The Kentucky Derby is run at Churchill Downs on the 1st Sat. in May. Falls of the Ohio National Wildlife Conservation Area, Ohio River. The only falls on the Ohio River. A 387 million year old fossil reef extends across the river forming a series of rapids. The drop of 26 ft. in 3 mi. made the river impassable until the construction of the Portland Canal in 1830. The fossil bed can be viewed from Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville, Ind., I-65 exit 0. Interpretive Center open Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas. Adm. $5. Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium, University of Louisville, Cardinal Blvd. Family astronomy & space science features, Friday Night Laser Music Shows, current sky presentations. Public shows Fri. 8 pm-midnight, Sat. 11 am-3:30 pm. Adm. $8.
Bourbon, Horses & History Region Glassworks, 815 W. Market St. The country's only glass art center housing glass blowing, flameworking & architectural glass art under one roof. Video, studio tours, gallery, classes.
KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER
I-65 & I-264. Ky.'s largest all-purpose facility with over 1.2 million sq. ft. of indoor, contiguous, climate-controlled space. 6th largest facility of its kind in the U.S. The site of 12 of the 15 largest conventions & trade shows in Kentucky including 3 shows produced in-house — National Farm Machinery Show in Feb., Kentucky State Fair in Aug. & North American International Livestock Exposition in Nov. Conveniently located adjacent to Louisville International Airport & only 6 mi. from downtown, with direct access from the interstates. Host to more than 3 million visitors each year. www.kyexpo.org 502.367.5000. Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 4th St. 200,000 sq. ft. exhibit space for trade shows, conventions, meetings, concerts, 30,000 sq. ft. ballroom & 50 breakout rooms.
KFC YUM! CENTER
1 Arena Plaza. Highlighting the Louisville skyline is the new, contemporary KFC Yum! Center. The multi-purpose arena sits on the banks of the Ohio River providing 721,762 sq. ft. of space, more than 22,000 seats, 34,000 sq. ft. of meeting space & is within walking distance of more than 4,200 hotel rooms. Home to University of Louisville men's & women's basketball, this venue is ideal for concerts, conventions, meetings, family shows, ice shows, sporting events & more. www. kfcyumcenter.com 502.690.9000.
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The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau offers discounted attraction tickets. For more information, to purchase tickets or to request an Official Visitors Guide visit www.gotolouisville.com or call 888.LOUISVILLE/888.568.4784. See Ad, Page 11. Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York St. Est. 1816. 1,033,008 books, Kentucky Collection. Continuous rotating exhibits in Bernheim Gallery. Statues of Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin & George D. Prentice. Mon.-Thurs. 9-9, Fri.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5.
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LOUISVILLE MEGA CAVERN
1841 Taylor Ave. New July 2011 Mega Zips, all underground ziplines & adventure tour featuring 5 underground ziplines, including a fun filled dual racing zip, 3 challenge bridges that test your skill, balance & mettle, a certified zip guide to lead your 2.5 hr. adventure into 17 mi. of underground passageways beneath Louisville. Unlike anything you have seen before! For a more relaxing adventure take the 1 hr. 10 min. historic tram tour & learn about the geology, history, mining techniques, recycling & green building technolgy of this man-made cavern & why it was once a top secret in the U.S. Nov. & Dec. the tram shuts down & the cavern is transformed into an annual underground holiday light show allowing vehicles to drive inside. www.LouisvilleMegaCavern.com 502.855.3582. See Ad.
H THE LOUISVILLE ZOO
Enjoy wild adventures year-round amongst more than 1,700 exotic animals in beautiful, naturalistic habitats set in an amazing 134 acre botanical garden. Opened Apr. 2011, the newest phase of Glacier Run—the bear habitat & town of Glacier Run—is modeled after a town of the edge of the arctic wilderness & home to some magnificent creatures including 3 polar bears & a family of 3 grizzly bears. Also in Glacier Run, the Seal & Sea Lion exhibit includes daily demonstrations with these graceful & engaging creatures. Be immersed in the middle of gorillas "in the round" at the award-winning Gorilla Forest featuring Western lowland gorillas & patas monkeys. At Lorikeet Landing you can get nose-to-beak with colorful Australian parrots as they land on you in the open walk-through aviary. Louie, the rare white alligator, offers a unique look at an animal that would not survive in the wild. The Islands exhibit features orangutans, siamangs, tapirs, Sumatran tigers, babirusa & a glorious array of rare island birds. Experience a special encounter with wallaroos & wallabies at Wallaroo Walkabout & watch Amur tigers being trained up close at Tiger Tundra. Escape from the heat at the Calistoga Splash Park at Glacier Run. Enjoy gift shops, indoor & outdoor cafes, a petting zoo, an antique carousel, 4-D theatre, tram, Sky Trail High Adventure Course & Zip Line & playgrounds. Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day. Sept.-Feb. 10-4 (exit by 5), Mar.-Labor Day 10-5 (exit by 6). Adults (12-59) $13.95, seniors (60+) & children (3-11) $10.50, children (2 & under) free. Prices subject to change without notice. Special group rates & facilities available for 15 or more. I-264 exit 14 to 1100 Trevilian Way. www.louisvillezoo.org 502.459.2181. See Ad, Page 14. McAlpine Locks & Dam, N. 27th St. One of only two sites on the Ohio River with twin 1,200 ft. lock chambers. Newly renovated visitor area open 8-5. Free. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2825 Lexington Rd. Founded 1859, moved to Louisville 1877. Enrolls 4,072. 75 acres. Includes Boyce College, undergraduate studies. Spalding University, 845 S. 3rd St. Est. 1814. Private 4 yr. college. Enrolls 2,000. Historic 1851 Whitestone Mansion preserved in administration building. Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5. Spirit of Jefferson, downtown Louisville Wharf, 4th St. & River Rd. The Belle of Louisville's sister ship offers a variety of cruises on the Ohio River. Lunch $31, senior $30, child (3-12) $21; Dinner $41, senior $40, child (3-12) $25; Sightseeing $20, senior $19, child (312) $11. Children 2 & under free. Reservations required 48 hrs. in advance for lunch & dinner. A $1 port charge is added to each ticket.
LOUISVILLE PRESBYTERIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
1044 Alta Vista Rd. Est. 1853, moved to the present 67-acre campus in 1963. Enrolls 230. Gardencourt mansion houses The Louisville Institute & Grawemeyer Award in Religion. Laws Lodge Conference Center offers accommodations & meeting space. Includes 14 acres of Frederick Law Olmsted gardens. www.lpts.edu 502.895.3411. 800.264.1839. Louisville Science Center & IMAX Theatre, 727 W. Main St. 40,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & a 4-story IMAX Theatre. THE WORLD AROUND US, a permanent exhibit that brings natural and earth sciences to life, THE WORLD WITHIN US, THE WORLD WE CREATE & KidZone. Adm. $13, children 2-12 $11, IMAX film $5. Sun.-Thurs. 9:30-5, Fri.-Sat. 9:30-9. Closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 24 & 25.
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Sullivan University, 3101 Bardstown Rd. Est. 1962. Enrolls 3,500. Associate, Bachelors & Masters degrees. Natl. Center for Hospitality Studies. University of Louisville, Belknap Campus, 2301 S. 3rd St. Chartered 1798. Enrolls 21,000, 11 schools & colleges including law, medicine, arts, education & business. On the steps of Grawemeyer Hall is an original casting of Rodin's "The Thinker." Waterfront Park, Ohio River waterfront, downtown. Playgrounds, waterplay area, boat docks, amphitheatre, Great Lawn, water feature, walking paths, tree groves & overlooks. Concerts, festivals & other special events. Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, 4701 Brownsboro Rd. This Natl. Historic Landmark includes the graves of President & Mrs. Zachary Taylor (1784-1850), 12th President of the U.S., & thousands of U.S. veterans & their dependents.
Museums Filson Historical Society, 1310 S. 3rd St. Est. 1884. Headquartered in the Ferguson Mansion, built in 1905. Museum, non-circulating library & special collections, including maps, photographs, portraits, genealogical materials & manuscripts. Library Mon.-Fri. 9-5. 1st Sat. 9-4, research fee $10. Mansion & museum Mon.-Fri. 10-5, free.
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Frazier International History Museum, 829 W. Main St. The museum takes visitors on a journey through 1,000 yrs. of history with interactive displays, daily sword fighting & costumed performers. Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. noon-5. Adm. $9.50. Jeffersontown Historical Museum, 10635 Watterson Tr., Jeffersontown. Artifacts depicting the history of Jeffersontown. Rotating exhibits of folk dolls. Mon.-Fri. 10-5. Free.
H KENTUCKY DERBY MUSEUM
704 Central Ave. Newly renovated with 2 floors of interactive exhibits for the whole family. Guided tours of Churchill Downs & Gift Shop available daily. www.derbymuseum.org 502.637.1111. See Ad. Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft, 715 W. Main St. 3 floors of exhibition space displaying Kentucky's traditional & contemporary artwork. Gallery shop. Gallery hrs. Mon.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 11-5. Adm. $6. The Little Loomhouse, 328 Kenwood Hill Rd. Natl. Reg. Cabins house Kentucky coverlet information & samples, spinning wheels, looms, textile displays, weaving studio & gift shop. Tues.-Thurs. & 3rd Sat. 10-3:30. Tour $3.50.
LOUISVILLE SLUGGER MUSEUM & FACTORY
800 W. Main St. Renovated museum & award-winning baseball bat factory tour. Guests receive FREE souvenir mini-bat at end of tour. Interactive exhibits. Historic memorabilia. World's Biggest Bat. Expanded museum store. Batting cages. Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. noon-5. www.sluggermuseum.com 502.588.7228, 877.775.8443. Louisville Visual Art Association, River Rd. & Zorn Ave., I-71 exit 2. The LVAA, founded in 1909, is headquartered in the Historic Landmark Water Tower. Rotating exhibits by national & regional artists. Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sun. noon-4. Adm. $3.
H MUHAMMAD ALI CENTER
144 N. 6th St. (between Main St. & River Rd.) Award-winning downtown attraction & cultural center inspired by the ideals of Muhammad Ali. Interactive exhibits, historical media footage, five-screen orientation theater film, hands-on boxing fun, three art galleries, retail store, many amenities. ADA compliant. Open Tues.-Sun. www.alicenter. org 502.584.9254. See Ad. National Society Sons of the American Revolution, 1000 S. 4th St. Headquarters, museum. Revolutionary era exhibits. Mon.-Fri. 9:30-4:30. Free.
Bourbon, Horses & History Region Portland Museum, 2308 Portland Ave. Light & sound show, "Portland: The Land, the River & the People," arts & humanities gallery, video documentaries of the 1937 flood & more. Tues.-Thurs. 10-4:30. Adm. $7. The Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St. The museum holds collections spanning 6,000 years. Works include Rembrandt, Picasso, Monet & Rubens, modern American, African, ancient & Native American. Art Learning Center & Museum Shop. Wed.-Thurs. 10-5, Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-5, Sun. noon-5. Adm. $10. Closing Oct. 2012 for 3 yr. renovation.
Historic Buildings Cathedral of the Assumption, 433 S. 5th St. Dedicated in 1852, restoration completed 1994. Masses Mon.-Fri. 7:45 & noon, Sat. 5:30, Sun. 9:30, noon & 5:30. Free audio tour. Christ Church Cathedral, 421 S. 2nd St. City's oldest house of worship, built 1822. Episcopal cathedral since 1894. Sun. Eucharist 8:15 & 10 am, Morning Prayer Tues. & Thurs. 9 am. Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, 1402 St. James Ct. This 1895 Victorian mansion in Old Louisville is among the most ornate in the area. Wed.-Fri. & Sun. noon-4, Sat. 10-4. Farmington Historic Plantation, 3033 Bardstown Rd. Completed in 1816, Farmington was the center of a 550 acre hemp plantation owned by the Speed family & sustained by nearly 60 slaves. Tues.Sat. 10-4. Adm. $9.
HISTORIC LOCUST GROVE
561 Blankenbaker Ln., between Brownsboro & River Rds. Farm with 1790 Georgian main house restored, furnished & operated by Historic Locust Grove, Inc. Land owned by Louisville Metro Parks. Last home of Louisville founder, Gen. George Rogers Clark. Natl. Hist. Landmark. On 55 acre grounds are gardens, outbuildings, fields & woods. Visitors' Center with exhibits & museum store. Partially hndcp. acc. See website for special events. Open daily year-round 10-4:30; Sun. 1-4:30. Adults $8, seniors $7, children $4, under 6 free, group rates. Gallery only $3. www.locustgrove.org 502.897.9845. Historic Old Louisville, surrounding Central Park, between I-65 to the east, 7th St. to the west, W. Breckenridge St. to the north & Cardinal Blvd. to the south. 3rd largest National Preservation District & largest collection of Victorian mansions in the U.S. including 48 city blocks & 1,400 homes. Louisville City Hall, 601 W. Jefferson St. This Italianate/Second Empire building completed in 1873 has a clock tower & sculptures of horses, pigs & cows on the facade. Main Street Cultural District, 600-800 W. Main St. A large collection of elaborate 19th century cast iron facades, art galleries, museums & restaurants. Home to many of Louisville's performing arts groups. Metro Hall, 531 W. Jefferson St. Greek Revival, designed 1835-36 by Gideon Shryock as the Jefferson Co. Courthouse, completed in 1860. Statues of Henry Clay (Hart, 1867), Thomas Jefferson (Ezekiel, 1899) & Louis XVI (Valois, 1819). Rotunda exhibit features a rare 1823 copy of the Declaration of Independence. Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Rd. 19th century farmstead on the Ohio River. House built c. 1837. Tues.-Sat. 10-4:30, Mar.-Nov. Sun. 1-4:30. Adm. $6. Thomas Edison House, 729-31 E. Washington St. Thomas Edison lived here while employed by Western Union Co. Museum features Edison's inventions, hands-on experiences. Tues.-Sat. 10-2. Adm. $5. Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway. Built by L&N as a train depot in 1891. Houses Transit Authority of River City (TARC). 5 story atrium, stained glass skylight & 2 rose windows. Mule driven trolley car in the atrium, built in 1865. Mon.-Fri. 8-5. Whitehall House & Gardens, 3110 Lexington Rd. Built c. 1855, the original 8 room, 2-story red brick house was transformed c. 1910 into a 15-room, Classical Revival, antebellum mansion. 2-acre, tri-level, formal Florentine garden. Mon.-Fri. 10-2. Adm. $5.
Ohio Valley Military Society Show of Shows, Ky. Expo. Ctr., Feb. 23-26. Humana Festival of New American Plays, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Feb. 26-Apr. 15. Party for the Planet, Louisville Zoo, Apr. Louisville Bats Baseball, Louisville Slugger Field, Apr. 13-Sept. 3. Kentucky Derby Festival, Apr. 21-May 5. Earth Day, Louisville Zoo, Apr. 22. Cherokee Triangle Art Fair, Cherokee Triangle, Apr. 28-29. Churchill Downs Spring Meet, Churchill Downs, Apr. 28-July 1. Kentucky Oaks 138, Churchill Downs, May 4. Kentucky Derby 138, Churchill Downs, May 5. Gardeners Fair, Historic Locust Grove, May 11-13. Thru the Zoo 5K Run/Walk, Louisville Zoo, May 12. Art in the Arbor Festival, Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, May 12-13. Abbey Road on the River, Galt House Hotel/Belvedere, May 24-28. Kentucky Reggae Festival, Water Tower, May 26-28. Rock Creek Horse Show, Rock Creek Riding Club, June 5-9. Louisville's Greek Festival, Belvedere, June 8-10. Zoofari, Louisville Zoo, June 9. Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, Central Park, June-July. Friday Night Zoovie Movie Night Series, Louisville Zoo, 1st & 3rd Fri. June-Sept. WAKY Rock N'Roll Reunion Concert, Louisville Zoo, June 23. Locust Grove Antiques Market, Historic Locust Grove, June 24 & Sept. 30. Kentucky State 4-H Horse Show, Broadbent Arena, Ky. Expo. Ctr., July 2-9. 5/3 Bank Waterfront Independence Festival, Waterfront Park, July 3-4. Hidden Treasures Garden Tour, Old Louisville, July 7-8. Forecastle Festival, Waterfront Park, July 13-15. Louisville Blues-n-Barbecue Festival, Water Tower, July 13-15. National Street Rod Association, Ky. Expo. Ctr., Aug. 2-5.
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Aug. 16-26 at Ky. Expo. Center. The largest air conditioned fair in America with over 1.2 million sq. ft. of indoor space, 600 commercial vendors, 10,000 animals & 45,000 competitive entries, all indoors. World's Championship Horse Show Aug. 19-25. Star concerts. Outdoor attractions include thrill show, military display, food & music tents. Kentucky State Fair midway. Concert & Horse Show tickets at TicketMaster outlets. Fair admission & parking required. KFEA Member. www.kystatefair.org State Fair Hotline 502.367.5002. TDD users call 502.367.5131. See Ad.
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Sightseeing Tours Classic Biplane Tours, Bowman Field, 2815 Taylorsville Rd. Downtown Trolley, 4th Ave., Main & Market Sts. Louisville Horse Trams, downtown.
Theatres Actors Theatre of Louisville, 316 W. Main St. Award winning regional theatre. 1837 bldg. on Natl. Reg. Plays Aug.-May. Bunbury Theatre, 604 S. 3rd St. Iroquois Amphitheater, Iroquois Park, New Cut Rd. The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, 501 W. Main St. 3 performance halls. Local, national & international performing arts programs including Broadway Across America, Kentucky Opera, KentuckyShow!, Louisville Ballet, Louisville Orchestra, Music Theatre Louisville & Stage One. KentuckyShow!, Kentucky Center, Tues.-Sat. 11-4 on the hr., Sun. 1-4 on the hr. Adm. $7. The Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St. W. L. Lyons Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway.
Special Events University of Louisville Basketball, KFC Yum! Center, Jan.-Mar. Kentucky Stickhorses Lacrosse, Freedom Hall, Ky. Expo. Ctr., Jan.-Apr. Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow, Ky. Expo. Ctr., Jan. 25-29. National Farm Machinery Show, Ky. Expo. Ctr., Feb. 15-18.
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Brew at the Zoo & Wine Too!, Louisville Zoo, Aug. 25. Worldfest, Belvedere, Labor Day wknd. University of Louisville Football, Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, late Aug.-Nov. Kentucky Bluegrass Music & Burgoo Festival, Water Tower, Sept. 1-3. National Quartet Convention, Ky. Expo. Ctr., Sept. 9-15. Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival, Jeffersontown, Sept. 9-16. National Jug Band Jubilee, Brown-Forman Amphitheater, Sept. 15. IdeaFestival, The Ky. Center, Sept. 19-22.
ST. JAMES COURT ART SHOW
Oct. 5-7. The 56th annual nationally renowned art show held in historic Old Louisville features over 700 fine art & craft artisans from around the country. Fri.-Sat. 10–6, Sun. 10-5. Free. www. stjamescourtartshow.com 502.635.1842. World's Largest Halloween Party, Louisville Zoo, Oct. wknds. 18th Century Market Fair, Historic Locust Grove, Oct. 27-28. Churchill Downs Fall Meet, Churchill Downs, Oct. 28-Nov. 25. University of Louisville Basketball, KFC Yum! Center, Nov.-Dec. North American International Livestock Exposition, Ky. Expo Center, Nov. 2-16. Festival of Trees & Lights, Louisville Slugger Field, Nov. 9-11. Light Up Louisville, downtown, Nov. 23. Bardstown Road Aglow, Bardstown Rd., Dec. 1. Holiday House Tour, Old Louisville, Dec. 1-2.
Lodging 21C Museum Hotel, 700 W. Main St., 91 units, rest. 1840 Tucker House Bed & Breakfast, 2406 Tucker Station Rd., 4 units. 1853 Inn at Woodhaven Bed & Breakfast, 401 S. Hubbards Ln., 8 units. Airport & Expo La Quinta Inn, 4125 Preston Hwy., 97 units. Aleksander House Bed & Breakfast, 1213 S. 1st St., 6 units. Archway Motel, 10615 Dixie Hwy., 20 units.
H AUSTIN'S INN PLACE BED & BREAKFAST
915 S. 1st St. 2 beautiful 1888 Victorian homes. Moderately priced, luxurious comfort. 8 guest rooms, 2 with hot tub, 3 dining rooms, parlor, game room, party room. Full hearty breakfast. BBAK member. www. austinsinnplace.com 502.585.8855. See Ad, Page 7. Bashford Manor Bed & Breakfast, 2227 Bashford Manor Ln., 5 units. Baymont Inn & Suites, 9400 Blairwood Rd., 100 units. Bernheim Mansion Bed & Breakfast, 1416 S. 3rd St., 5 units. Best Western Plus Airport East/Expo Center, 1921 Bishop Ln., 150 units. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 502.456.4411.
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Best Western Dixie Inn, I-264 exit 8, 47 units. www. bestwesternkentucky.com 502.449.7376. Best Western Envoy Inn & Suites, I-64 exit 15, 101 units. www. bestwesternkentucky.com 502.499.0000. Best Western Greentree Inn, I-65 exit 4, Clarksville, IN, 103 units. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 812.288.9281. Breckinridge Inn, I-264 exit 18A, 123 units.
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335 W. Broadway. An historic Four Diamond hotel featuring classic English Renaissance architecture. Southern Living magazine notes, "I love a grand hotel. I adore sweeping into a lavish lobby that looks as though it came straight from a 1930s movie set." Complimentary high-speed wireless internet. Valet parking, complimentary airport shuttle, wknd. rates & packages. Downtown, 5 mi. from the airport. www.brownhotel.com 502.583.1234, 888.888.5252. See Ad. Campion House Bed & Breakfast, 1234 S. 3rd St., 2 units. Candlewood Suites Airport, I-264 exit 14, 100 units. Candlewood Suites East, I-64 exit 17, 78 units.
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1353 S. 4th St., Historic Old Louisville. 3 story 1884 Victorian, original stained glass & hand carved woodwork. 7 king or queen guest rooms, with fireplaces, ensuite private baths & whirlpool. Full breakfast. www.centralparkbandb.com 877.922.1505, 502.638.1505. BBAK member. A Select Registry Inn. See Ad, Page 7. The Chariot Hotel, I-64 exit 15, 116 units. Columbine Bed & Breakfast,1707 S. 3rd St., 6 units. Comfort Inn Airport & Expo, 653 Phillips Ln., 98 units. Comfort Inn Airport Southwest, 4444 Dixie Hwy., 85 units. Comfort Suites, I-64 exit 17, 49 units. Comfort Suites Airport, I-65 exit 128, 81 units. Country Inn & Suites Airport, 2850 Crittenden Dr., 121 units. Country Inn & Suites East, I-64 exit 17, 70 units. Courtyard Louisville Airport, 819 Phillips Ln., 150 units. Courtyard Louisville Downtown, 100 S. 2nd St., 140 units. Courtyard Louisville East, I-64 exit 15, 151 units, rest. Courtyard Louisville Northeast, I-265 exit 32, 114 units. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, I-264 exit 11, 588 units, rest. Days Inn Airport, I-65 exit 128, 109 units. Days Inn Central, I-65 exit 134, 140 units. Days Inn Hurstbourne, I-64 exit 15, 104 units. Days Inn Southwest, I-264 exit 5, 51 units. Drury Inn & Suites, I-64 exit 15, 141 units. Dupont Mansion Bed & Breakfast, 1317 S. 4th St., 8 units. EconoLodge, 6109 Preston Hwy., 36 units. EconoLodge Downtown, 401 S. 2nd St., 97 units. 502.583.2841. Economy Inn, I-264 exit 16, 193 units. Embassy Suites, I-64 exit 15, 150 units, rest. Extended Stay America, 1401 Browns Ln., 66 units. Extended Stay America, 9801 Bunsen Way, 74 units. Extended Stay America, 6101 Dutchmans Ln., 120 units. Fairfield Inn Downtown, 100 E. Jefferson St., 135 units. Fairfield Inn East, I-64 exit 17, 85 units. Fern Valley Hotel, I-65 exit 128, 406 units, rest. 502.964.3311. Gallery House Bed & Breakfast, 1386 S. 6th St., 4 units. Galt House Hotel, 140 N. 4th St.,1,290 units, rest. Hampton Inn & Suites East, I-64 exit 17, 77 units. Hampton Inn Airport, I-264 exit 11, 130 units. Hampton Inn Downtown, 101 E. Jefferson St., 173 units. Hampton Inn I-265 East, I-265 exit 32, 95 units. Hawthorn Suites, I-264 exit 20B, 90 units. Hilton Garden Inn Airport, I-65 exit 132, 210 units, rest. Hilton Garden Inn East, I-64 exit 17, 112 units. Hilton Garden Inn Northeast, I-265 exit 32, 135 units. Holiday Inn Airport & Expo, I-65 exit 132, 106 units, rest. Holiday Inn Express, I-64 exit 17, 82 units. Holiday Inn Express I-265 East, I-265 exit 32, 81 units. Holiday Inn Hurstbourne, I-64 exit 15, 271 units, rest. Holiday Inn South Airport, I-65 exit 128, 123 units, rest.
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Bourbon, Horses & History Region Holiday Inn Southwest, 4110 Dixie Hwy., 169 units, rest. 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, 320 W. Jefferson St., 393 units, rest. Inn at the Park Bed & Breakfast, 1332 S. 4th St., 8 units. Intown Suites Airport, I-65 exit 128, 120 units. Intown Suites Hurstbourne, I-64 exit 15, 121 units. Intown Suites Northeast, I-265 exit 32, 128 units. Intown Suites South, 7121 Preston Hwy., 149 units. Jameson Inn East, I-64 exit 17, 119 units. Jameson Inn South, I-65 exit 128, 119 units. 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, rest.
H MARKET STREET INN
330 W. Market St., Jeffersonville, IN. I-65 exit 0, one block from the Ohio River. 7 guest rooms all with whirlpools, fireplaces, wi-fi & cable. Gourmet breakfast. Walk to shops, restaurants & river. BBAK member. www.innonmarket.com 812.285.1877. See Ad, Page 7. Marriott Louisville Downtown, 280 W. Jefferson St., 616 units, rest. Marriott Louisville East, 1903 Embassy Square Blvd., 252 units, rest. Opening Spring 2012. Microtel Inn, I-64 exit 17S, 99 units. Motel 6, I-264 exit 15, 110 units. Quality Inn & Suites Airport, I-65 exit 134, 87 units. Quality Inn & Suites Midtown, I-264 exit 16, 95 units. Ramada Inn Downtown North, 1-71 exit 2, 116 units, rest. Ramada Limited Airport/Expo, I-264 exit 11, 49 units. Ramada Plaza Louisville, I-64 exit 15, 250 units, rest. Red Carpet Inn, I-64 exit 15, 174 units. Red Roof Inn Airport, I-65 exit 130, 109 units. Red Roof Inn East, I-64 exit 15, 108 units. Red Roof Inn Fair & Expo, I-264 exit 15, 110 units. Residence Inn Airport, I-264 exit 11, 120 units. Residence Inn Downtown, 333 E. Market St., 140 units. Residence Inn East, I-64 exit 15, 96 units. Residence Inn Northeast, I-265 exit 32, 102 units. Rocking Horse Manor Bed & Breakfast, 1022 S. 3rd St., 6 units. Rodeway Inn, I-264 exit 11, 66 units. The Roost Inn, 1325 Bardstown Rd., 3 units, rest.
H SAMUEL CULBERTSON MANSION BED & BREAKFAST
1432 S. 3rd St. Minutes from downtown, airport, Churchill Downs, museums & Ky. Expo Center. 5 guest rooms & full suites with private baths, antiques & heirlooms, cable TV, VCR, free wi-fi. Full breakfast. www. culbertsonmansion.com 502.634.3100, 866.522.5078. See Ad, Page 7. The Seelbach Hilton, 500 4th Ave., 321 units, rest. Sleep Inn Airport, I-264 exit 12, I-65 exit 131B, 68 units. Sleep Inn East, I-64 exit 17, 63 units. SpringHill Suites Airport, I-264 exit 11, 120 units. SpringHill Suites Downtown, 132 E. Jefferson St., 198 units. SpringHill Suites Hurstbourne North, I-64 exit 15, 142 units. Staybridge Suites, I-64 exit 17, 94 units. Suburban Extended Stay Jeffersontown, 4540 Taylorsville Rd., 143 units. Super 8 Airport, 4800 Preston Hwy., 98 units. Super 8 Expo Center, 101 Central Ave., 67 units. Value Place East, I-265 exit 17, 121 units. Value Place New Cut, I-265 exit 6, 121 units.
H VIP RENTAL HOME
Residential property leasing for special events or year-round. Proudly representing carefully selected Louisville homes. This hotel alternative also offers concierge services, limousine company affiliations, restaurants & tickets. www.viprentalhome.com 502.819.3916. See Ad. Wingate Inn, I-64 exit 17, 73 units.
Restaurants Asiatique, 1767 Bardstown Rd. Avalon, 1314 Bardstown Rd. Bazo's Fresh Mexican Grill, 428 W. Market St. Bendoya, 217 S. 5th St. Bistro 301, 301 W. Market St. Bristol Bar & Grille, 5 locations. The Cafe, 712 Brent St. Cheer King Star, 231 S. 5th St. Chop Shop Salads, 436 W. Market St. Cumberland Brews, 1576 Bardstown Rd. Derby Cafe, Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Ave. Derby City Antique Mall Cafe, 3819 Bardstown Rd. Dish on Market, 434 W. Market St. English Grill, The Brown Hotel, 335 W. Broadway.
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H FIREFRESH BBQ
Serving up fresh & delicious smoked barbeque in the Louisville region since 2001. Known for the Apple Wood Smoked Pulled Pork, 'Bama Ribs & savory sides. Kids eat free Mon.-Fri. Eat in, carry out & catering. 211 5th St. 502.540.1171 & 8610 Dixie Hwy. 502.995.7585. www.firefreshbbq.com See Ad, Page 143. Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen, 9 locations. The Irish Rover, 2319 Frankfort Ave. J Gumbo's, 6 locations. John E's, 3708 Bardstown Rd. Kingfish Restaurant, 3 locations. L & N Wine Bar & Bistro, 1765 Mellwood Ave. Lilly's - A Kentucky Bistro, 1147 Bardstown Rd. Limestone Restaurant, 10001 Forest Green Blvd. Los Aztecas, 3 locations.
LYNN'S PARADISE CAFE
984 Barret Ave. One of Louisville's favorite local restaurants. Everything on the eclectic menu is homemade. The funky decor makes it a true one-of-a-kind place. Mon.-Fri. 7 am-10 pm, Sat.-Sun. 8 am10 pm. Thanksgiving 11 am-4 pm. Breakfast served all day. Resv. available. www.lynnsparadisecafe.com 502.583.3447. Molly Malone's, 2 locations. Morton's, the Steakhouse, 626 W. Main St. Osaka Japanese Restaurant, 426 W. Market St. Red Lobster, 3 locations. Seviche, A Latin Restaurant, 1538 Bardstown Rd. Shah's Mongolian Grill, 9148 Taylorsville Rd. Sitar Indian Cuisine, 1702 Bardstown Rd. Sol Aztecas, 3 locations. Spinelli's Pizza, 239 S. 5th St. Texas Roadhouse, I-65 exit 127. Thai Cafe, 2226 Holiday Manor Center. Uptown Cafe, 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 Fusion, 115 S. 4th St. Familiar Food: I-64 exit 15, Bob Evans, Hardee's, McDonald's, Subway, Waffle House, 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, Waffle House; downtown, Qdoba, Quizno's, Zoe's Kitchen.
Shopping Centers Jefferson Mall, Outer Loop, I-65 exit 129E. Mall St. Matthews, 5000 Shelbyville Rd., I-264 exit 20B. Oxmoor Center, 7900 Shelbyville Rd., I-264 exit 20E. Springhurst Towne Center, I-265 exit 32. The Summit, I-265 exit 34. Westport Village, I-264 exit 21.
Shopping & Entertainment Architectural Salvage, 614-618 E. Broadway. Broad Run Vineyards & Winery, 10601 Broad Run Rd. Clay & Cotton, 1341 Bardstown Rd. The Crazy Daisy Antique Mall, 1430 Mellwood Ave. Dee's, 5045 Shelbyville Rd.
DERBY CITY ANTIQUE MALL
3819 Bardstown Rd., I-264 exit 16, S. 1 mi. Louisville's favorite place to shop antiques & collectibles is located in the 1920s Hikes Grade School near the corner of Hikes Ln. & Bardstown Rd. Family owned & operated, 150 dealers. Quality antique furniture, silver, china, glassware, jewelry, toys, Derby memorabilia. Have lunch in the full service cafe. V, MC, Discover. Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5. www.derbycityantiquemall.com 502.459.5151. Dolfinger's, 4600 Shelbyville Rd. Edenside Gallery, 1422 Bardstown Rd.
H THE FINISH LINE GIFT SHOP
Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Ave. Shop from a unique selection of equine gifts, art, jewelry, books & apparel, Churchill Downs apparel & souvenir items for all ages. www.derbymuseumstore.org 502.637.1111. See Ad, Page 14. Flame Run, 828 E. Market St. fl천, 803 E. Market St. Fourth Street Live!, 400 S. 4th St. Gallery Janjobe, 1860 Mellwood Ave. Goss Avenue Antiques & Interiors, 946 Goss Ave. Hadley Pottery, 1570 Story Ave. Hawks View Glass Blowing Gallery & Cafe, 170 Carter Ave. Incredible Dave's, 9236 Westport Rd. Joe Ley Antiques, 615 E. Market St. Louisville Stoneware, 731 Brent St. Love Boutique, 140 W. Jefferson St. Luna Boutique, 1310 Bardstown Rd. Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave. Old Town Wine & Spirits, 1529 Bardstown Rd. 18
Party Kits & Equestrian Gifts, 8007 Vinecrest Ave. Preslar's Western Shop, 3299 Fern Valley Rd. Puzzle's Fun Dome, 11530 Bluegrass Pkwy. Quest Outdoors, 3 locations. Renaissance Fun Park, 201 Park Place Dr. River Bend Winery, 120 S. 10th St. A Taste of Kentucky, 400 W. Market St. A Taste of Kentucky, 11800 Shelbyville Rd.
Boating & Camping Captain's Quarters Marina, 5700 Captain's Quarters Rd. Carrie G. Cox Park, River Rd. & Indian Hills Tr., ramp. Riverview Park, Greenwood Rd., ramp.
Golf Bellarmine University Golf Course, 2001 Newburg Rd., 9 holes. Bobby Nichols Golf Course, 4301 East Pages Ln., 9 holes. Charles Vettiner Golf Course, 10207 Mary Dell Ln., 18 holes. Cherokee Golf Course, Cherokee Park, 9 holes. Crescent Hill Golf Course, 3110 Brownsboro Rd., 9 holes. Different Strokes English Springs, 600 English Station Way, 9 lighted holes. Indian Springs Golf Club, 3408 Indian Lake Dr., 18 holes. Iroquois Golf Course, Iroquois Park, 18 holes. Long Run Golf Course, 1605 Flat Rock Rd., 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 Advantage Tennis & Fitness Club, 4014 Dutchman's Ln., 7 indoor courts. Bass Rudd Tennis Center, University of Louisville, 350 Warnock St., 8 outdoor courts, 6 indoor courts. Blairwood Tennis, Swim & Fitness Club, 9300 Blairwood Rd., 10 outdoor courts, 8 indoor courts. Central Park, 4th St. & Park Ave., 6 lighted courts. Charles Vettiner Park, Mary Dell Ln., 5 lighted courts. Chickasaw Park, Southwestern Pkwy., 12 lighted courts. E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Rd., 12 courts. Iroquois Park, Southern Pkwy., 4 lighted courts. Louisville Indoor Racquet Club, 8609 Westport Rd., 6 outdoor courts, 14 indoor courts. Louisville Tennis Center, 3783 Illinois Ave., 11 courts. Louisville Tennis Club, 2011 Herr Ln., 14 outdoor courts, 12 indoor courts. Seneca Park, Pee Wee Reese Rd., 10 lighted courts. Tennis Club at Springhurst, 4109 Simcoe Ln., 3 outdoor courts, 10 indoor courts.
Outdoor Adventure Blackacre State Nature Preserve, 3200 Tucker Station Rd. Ky.'s first nature preserve. Mon.-Fri. 3-dusk, Sat.-Sun. dawn to dusk. Louisville Extreme Park, Clay & Witherspoon Sts. World class skate park featuring a 24 ft. full-pipe. Open 24 hrs. Free. Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Ave., across from the Louisville Zoo. Adjacent to Joe C. Creason Park & Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve, a 41 acre second-growth forest. Popular birding area offering a natural retreat in an urban setting. Open to the public for hiking, birding & nature study. Six Mile Island State Nature Preserve, an island in the Ohio River near Louisville. Offers shelter & feeding shoals to many kinds of water birds. Open to the public for hiking, birding & nature study. Tower View Farms, 12523 Taylorsville Rd. Wheel Fun Bike Rentals, 135 E. River Rd.
Brooks/ Shepherdsville Brooks: Pop. 2,678. Bullitt County. I-65 exit 121, 12 mi. S. of Louisville. Wet. Eastern Time. Shepherdsville: Pop. 11,222. Bullitt County seat, est. 1796. KY 44, I-65 exit 117, 16 mi. S. of Louisville. 25 mi. E. of Ft. Knox, 5 mi. N. of Bernheim Forest. Wet. Eastern Time.
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n SHEPHERDSVILLE/BULLITT COUNTY
TOURIST & CONVENTION COMMISSION
395 Paroquet Springs Dr., Shepherdsville, KY 40165. Mon.-Fri. 8-4. www.goi65.com 502.543.8687, 800.526.2068. See Ad.
n BULLITT COUNTY WELCOME CENTER
Kentucky Welcome Center, I-65S MM 114 near Shepherdsville. Information desk staffed daily 8:30-4:30. For Kentucky travel information call 502.543.5900 or 800.225.TRIP. www.kentuckytourism. com See Ad, Page 1.
Bourbon, Horses & History Region Lake Lake Nevin, I-65 exit 112, KY 245. Within Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest. 52 acres. Fishing. Open daily. $5 per vehicle Sat. & Sun.
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Lodging
BERNHEIM ARBORETUM & RESEARCH FOREST
KY 245, I-65 exit 112, 14 mi. W. of Bardstown, 25 mi. S. of Louisville. Renowned arboretum & 14,600 acre forest preserve with LEED Platinum Visitor Center, 75 ft. canopy tree walk, picnicking, hiking, lakes, nature programs, gift shop. Isaac's Cafe. Open every day 7 am-near sunset. Closed Christmas & New Year's Day. Free Mon.-Fri., $5 per vehicle Sat., Sun. & holidays. www.bernheim.org www.facebook.com/bernheimforest 502.955.8512. Bullitt County History Museum, 300 S. Buckman St., Shepherdsville. Housed in the Bullitt Co. Courthouse, the museum features displays from early pioneer salt making & iron smelting to modern day distribution/warehousing, printing & manufacturing. Mon.-Fri. 8-4, Thurs. 8-6. Free.
JIM BEAM AMERICAN OUTPOST
I-65 exit 112, Clermont. Guided tour highlights are historic T. Jeremiah Beam Home, Warehouse D filled with 20,000 barrels, bourbon tasting & shopping. Mon.-Sat. 9-4:30, tours 9:30-3:30; Sun. noon-4:30, tours 12:30-3:30. www.jimbeam.com 502.543.9877.
H KART KOUNTRY FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville. Featuring the largest go-kart track in the world, over 1.5 mi. 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 Ad, Outside Back Cover. Old County Jail, Buckman St., Shepherdsville, behind the Bullitt Co. Courthouse. Built c. 1891. Old Stone First Bank, 1314 Buckman St., Shepherdsville. Was known as Bank of the Commonwealth & believed to be the 1st bank constructed W. of the Allegheny Mountains. Old Stone vault still visible. Ky. Landmark. Privately owned, tours by appt.
H PAROQUET SPRINGS CONFERENCE CENTRE
South Louisville, I-65 exit 117 in Shepherdsville. 37,500 sq. ft. of flexible exhibit & meeting space & breakout rooms. Groups up to 1,500. Free parking. Nearby lodging & attractions. www.paroquetsprings. org 800.526.2068, 502.955.7009. See Ad.
Special Events Valentine Dinner, Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest, Feb. 11 & 12. Kids Fest, Paroquet Springs Conference Ctr., 2nd Sat. Mar.
KNOB CREEK MILITARY GUN SHOW & SHOOT
Light Up Shepherdsville, City Park, 1st Fri. Dec. Christmas in the City, Lebanon Junction, 1st Sun. Dec. Holiday Open House, Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest, Dec. 1.
I-65 exit 117, KY 44W. 2nd wknd. Apr. & 2nd wknd. Oct. The nation's largest show & shoot for traders, shooters & spectators. Knob Creek Gun Range open year round, over 600 acres for safe shooting. www. machinegunshoot.com, www.knobcreekrange.com 502.922.4457. BloomFest, Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest, May 19. Red Crow Indian Pow Wow, City Park, Shepherdsville, 1st wknd.June. Bullitt County Fair, Bullitt Co. Fairgrounds, June 11-16. 4th of July Bullitt Blast, July 4. Salt River Canoe Race, Mt. Washington to Shepherdsville, July 4. Bluegrass 101 Festival, Bullitt Co. Fairgrounds, Aug. 24-25. CONNECT, Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest, Aug. 25. Mt. Washington Fall Festival, Mt. Washington, Sept. BugFest, Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest, Sept. 15. Fall Plant Sale, Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest, Sept. 15. Old Fashion Days, Lebanon Junction, 1st wknd. Oct. ColorFest, Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest, Oct. 20-21. Scarecrow Jubilee, Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest, Oct. 21-Nov. 30.
Baymont Inn, I-65 exit 121, Brooks, 65 units. Best Western Plus South, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville, 85 units, rest. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 502.543.7097. Comfort Inn, I-65 exit 121, Brooks, 79 units. Country Inn & Suites, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville, 68 units. Days Inn, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville, 105 units. EconoLodge, I-65 exit 121, Brooks, 50 units. Fairfield Inn Louisville South, I-65 exit 121, Brooks, 64 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 & Suites, I-65 exit 121, Brooks, 75 units. Sleep Inn & Suites, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville, 81 units. Super 8, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville, 57 units. 502.543.8870.
Restaurants Cattleman's Roadhouse, I-65 exit 116, Shepherdsville. China Buffet, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville. Country Cupboard Restaurant, 345 1/2 Buckman St., Shepherdsville. Denny's Classic Diner, 200 S. Lakeview Dr., Shepherdsville. El Nopal Mexican Cuisine, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville. Triple Crown Steakhouse, I-65 exit 117, Shepherdsville. Vegas Lou's BBQ, 117 Plaza Park Blvd., Lebanan Junction. Familiar Food: I-65 exit 117, Arby’s, Dairy Queen, Fazoli's, Frisch's, KFC, Little Caesar's, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Moby Dick, Mr. Gatti's, Papa John's, Quizno's, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy’s, White Castle; I-65 exit 121, Arby's, Cracker Barrel, Subway, Taco Bell, Tumbleweed, Waffle House.
Shopping & Entertainment 6pm Outlet, 376 Zappos.com Blvd., Shepherdsville. Barnyard Country Store, I-65 exit 116, Shepherdsville. Brooks Hill Winery, 2746 Brooks Hill Rd., Shepherdsville. Forest Edge Winery, 1910 Clermont Rd., Shepherdsville. House of Quilts, 142 Buffalo Run 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 & Toy Mall, I-65 exit 121, Brooks. Wight-Meyer Vineyard & Winery, 340 Meyer Dr., Shepherdsville.
Boating & Camping GRANDMA'S RV CAMPING
I-65 exit 116. 159 Dawson Dr., Shepherdsville, KY 40165. 60 RV sites with electricity, water & sewer. 50, 30 & 20 amps. Laundry, showers, restrooms. Pavillion available. Pets allowed with restrictions. No tents. 502.543.7023.
LOUISVILLE SOUTH KOA
2433 KY 44E, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165. 230 pull-through RV sites, one & two bedroom cabins, a camping lodge & an Airstream RV for rental. Pet friendly. Open year round. Pool open Apr.-Oct., adult only hot tub open year round.www.louisvillesouthkoa.com 502.543.2041.
Golf The 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.
Jim Beam Country
Exits 112-121, Off I-65 - Just South of Louisville
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Outdoor Adventure Bennett Lake, 1609 Knob Creek Rd., Brooks. Knobs State Forest, KY 245. 1,540 acres. Near Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest & Camp Crooked Creek Boy Scout Camp. Hiking, wildlife viewing, hunting. Off-road vehicles, horseback riding, camping & biking prohibited. Ky. Division of Forestry. Slow Poke Farm, 8910 Cedar Grove Rd., Shepherdsville.
Bedford/Milton Bedford: Pop. 599. Trimble County seat, est. 1816. US 421 & US 42, NE. of I-71. Dry. Eastern Time. Milton: Pop. 574. Trimble County. US 421 & KY 36 on the Ohio River. Dry. Eastern Time.
Information
n Trimble County Tourist Commission, PO Box 251, Bedford, KY 40006. 502.255.7196.
Special Events Animal Swap Meet, City Park, Milton, Mother's Day wknd. & Labor Day wknd. Trimble County Fair, Trimble Co. Park, Bedford, June 18-24. Trimble County Apple Festival, Courthouse Sq., Bedford, 2nd wknd. Sept. Light-Up Bedford, Courthouse Sq., Bedford, 1st Fri. Dec.
Lodging Richwood Plantation Bed & Breakfast, 1233 KY 36, Milton, 13 units.
Restaurants Little Town & Country Restaurant, 355 US 42E, Bedford. Our House Restaurant, 10430 US 421N, Milton. Familiar Food: Bedford, Hometown Pizza, Subway; Milton, Dairy Queen.
Shopping & Entertainment Bray Orchards, 2580 US 42N, Bedford. Riverside Produce, 18 Coopers Bottom Rd., Milton.
Golf Cardinal Hills Golf Course, 335 Stark Ln., Bedford, 18 holes.
La Grange/Prospect La Grange: Pop. 8,062. Oldham County seat, est. 1827. KY 53 off I-71 exit 22, N. of Louisville. Moist. Eastern Time. Prospect: Pop. 4,698. Oldham/Jefferson County line, US 42. Oldham Co. Moist/Jefferson Co. Wet. Eastern Time.
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n OLDHAM COUNTY TOURISM COMMISSION
Near Louisville. Far from Ordinary. Visit any hotel lobby in La Grange for maps & brochures. PO Box 529, Pewee Valley, KY 40056. www. TourOldhamCounty.com 800.813.9953. See Ad.
Points of Interest Confederate Cemetery, Maple Ave., Pewee Valley. The only official state burial ground for Southern veterans of the Civil War. Duncan Memorial Chapel, 5600 Old Floydsburg Rd., Crestwood. This English Gothic architecture chapel in a beautifully landscaped setting is famous as a marriage chapel. Henry's Ark, 7801 Rose Island Rd., Prospect. Exotic & domestic animals. Tues.-Sun. 10-6. Donations. John W. Black Community & Aquatic Center, 1551 KY 393N. Seasonal Aquatic Center. Year-round meeting & convention facilities. Little Colonel Playhouse, 302 Mt. Mercy Dr., Pewee Valley. Oldham County History Center, 106 N. 2nd Ave., La Grange. Exhibits chronicle the history & development of Oldham Co. Museum & Archives Tues.-Sat. 10-4, Fri. 10-8. Free. Rob Morris Home, 110 Washington St., La Grange. Restored 7 room home of the founder of the Order of the Eastern Star. Built about 1850. Mon.-Fri. 8-5. Donations.
YEW DELL BOTANICAL GARDENS
6220 Old La Grange Rd., Crestwood. 34-acre botanical garden & arboretum. Apr.-Nov. Mon.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. noon-4, Dec.-Mar. Mon.-Fri. 10-4. Call for tour hours. $7 adults, $5 seniors, children under 12 & members free. www.yewdellgardens.org 502.241.4788.
Special Events Yew Dell Gardens Plant Sale & Garden Market, Crestwood, Apr. 28-29. Spring Fling, La Grange, 3rd Sat. May. Arts on the Green, Courthouse, La Grange. 1st wknd. June. Summer Concert Series, Courthouse Sq., La Grange, Fri. July-Oct. Oldham County Day, La Grange, 3rd Sat. July. Oldham County Fair, La Grange, last wk. July. Westport RiverDaze, Westport, Aug. Brownsboro Festival, Brownsboro, 2nd Sat. Aug. Prospect Arts & Crafts Fair, Prospect, 2nd Sat. Sept. All Nations Native American Festival, Westport, 3rd wknd. Sept. Crestwood Arts & Crafts Fair, Crestwood, 2nd Sat. Oct. Pewee Valley Arts & Crafts Day, Pewee Valley, 3rd Sat. Oct. Light Up La Grange, La Grange, 1st Fri. Dec.
Lodging Best Western Ashbury Inn, I-71 exit 22, La Grange, 98 units. www. bestwesternkentucky.com 502.222.5500. Bluegrass Country Estate Bed & Breakfast, 1226 Bluegrass Pkwy., La Grange, 5 units. Comfort Suites, I-71 exit 22, La Grange, 55 units. Holiday Inn Express, I-71 exit 22, La Grange, 57 units. Pillow & Paddock Bed & Breakfast, 3262 Old Sligo Rd., La Grange, 5 units. Super 8, I-71 exit 22, La Grange, 64 units.
Restaurants Frascelli's New York Deli & Pizza, 6010 Crestwood Station, Crestwood. Irish Rover Too, 117 E. Main St., La Grange. Jucy's Smokehouse Bar-B-Q, 7525 La Grange Rd., Pewee Valley. Red Pepper Deli Cafe, 103 E. Main St., La Grange. Serendipity Cafe, 116 E. Main St., La Grange. Steve O's Italian Kitchen, 4205 KY 146W, La Grange. Westport General Store, 7008 KY 524, Westport. Familiar Food: 1-71 exit 22, La Grange, Applebee's, Arby’s, Beef O'Brady's, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Domino's, Hometown Pizza, KFC, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Papa John's, Ponderosa, Rally's, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy’s; US 42, Prospect, Dairy Queen, Domino's, McDonald's, Papa John's, Quizno's, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment The 1887 Corner Store, 101 E. Main St., La Grange. Cherry House Furniture Galleries, 2419 KY 53S, La Grange. Friends & Fiber, 106 E. Main St., La Grange. Goshen General Store, 11940 US 42W, Goshen. Heirlooms, 110 E. Main St., La Grange. Karen's Book Barn & Java Stop, 127 E. Main St., La Grange. Knock on Wood, 7001 Main St., Westport. Mary Kinney Company, 200 E. Main St., La Grange. Old Oak Frame House, 121 E. Main St., La Grange. OpenRange, 6401 Cross Keys Blvd., Crestwood. 20
Bourbon, Horses & History Region Sisters Tea Parlor & Boutique, 4765 Fox Run Rd., Buckner. The Treasured Child, 115 E. Main St., La Grange.
Lake Shelby, Burks Branch Rd. 20 acres. Fishing, prim. camping, RV camping, ramp, canoeing, nature trail, picnicking.
Boating & Camping
Points of Interest
Mac's Lakes Resort, 1625 Water Works Rd., La Grange, 30 sites. Tartan's Landing Marina, 3230 N. Buckeye Ln., Goshen.
Clear Creek Park, Burks Branch Rd. N. of Shelbyville, adj. to Lake Shelby. 200 acres. Family Activity Center, playgrounds, ballfields, picnic shelters, amphitheatre, nature trails, tennis, golf, indoor & outdoor pools, basketball, camping, boating, fishing, special events. Late Victorian Downtown, bordered by US 60E & 60W, 3rd & 7th Sts. Most bldgs. on Natl. Reg. Science Hill, 525 Washington St. Stately structures, c. 1790. Prominent girls’ school 1825-1939. Houses Wakefield-Scearce Galleries, shops, restaurant. Mon.-Sat. 9-5. Shelby County Community Theatre, 801 Main St. Founded 1977. 6 productions each year.
Golf Eagle Creek Golf Course, 2820 KY 53S, La Grange, 18 holes. Nevel Meade Golf Course, KY 329, Prospect, 18 holes. Oldham County Country Club, 1870 Country Club Ln., La Grange, 18 holes. Sleepy Hollow Golf Course, 4121 KY 1694S, Prospect, 9 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve, Harmony Landing Rd., Goshen. US 42 to KY 1793, N. 1 mi. to Harmony Landing Rd., on right. 168 acre preserve. Daily dawn-dusk. Little Big Horse Trails, 1100 KY 524E, La Grange.
New Castle Pop. 912. Henry County seat, est. 1798. US 421, 10 mi. S. of I-71, 30 mi. N. of Frankfort. Dry (Eminence Wet, Henry Co. Dry). Eastern Time.
Information
n Henry County Chamber of Commerce, 11 N. Main St., PO Box 355, New Castle, KY 40050. 502.845.0806.
Special Events Highland Renaissance Festival, Eminence, June 2-July 8. New Castle Spring Fling, Courthouse, 2nd Sat. June. Henry County Fair, Henry Co. Fairgrounds, wk. of July 4. Henry County Arts & Craft Guild Showcase, 2nd Sat. Sept. Kentucky Celtic Fest, Eminence, 3rd wk. Sept. Drennon Days, Drennon Christian Church, KY 202, 2nd wknd. Oct. Holiday Arts & Crafts Bazaar, Henry Co. Fairgrounds, 2nd Sat. Nov. Living Nativity, Bethlehem, Dec. 22-25.
Lodging Colonial Hill Inn Bed & Breakfast, 316 E. Cross Main St., 2 units. Mulberry Bed & Breakfast, 1515 Mulberry Pk., Eminence, 5 units.
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Special Events May Classic Horse Show, Shelby Co. Fairgrounds, May. Shelby County Fair, Shelby Co. Fairgrounds, June 14-23. Shelbyville Horse Show Jubilee, July 25-28.
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Shelby Co. Fairgrounds, Aug. 1-4. The four night show features the finest American Saddlebred horses from around the country. Catch the excitement. www.shelbyvilleky.com 502.633.6388, 502.633.7123. See Ad. Long Run Massacre Reenactment, Red Orchard Park, Sept. 7-9. Trims & Whims Crafts Show, Wright Elementary, 1st wk. Nov. Celebration of Lights, downtown, Nov. Christmas Parade, downtown, 1st Sat. Dec.
Lodging Best Western Shelbyville Lodge, I-64 exit 32B, 79 units. www. bestwesternkentucky.com 502.633.4400. Chandler Ridge, 9771 Vigo Rd., Bagdad, 1 unit. Country Hearth Inn, I-64 exit 32B, 40 units. Days Inn, I-64 exit 32B, 62 units. Greenview Motel & Log Cabins, 2366 Shelbyville Rd., 26 units. Holiday Inn Express, 110 Clubhouse Dr., 83 units. Lismore Farm Bed & Breakfast, 3889 La Grange Rd., 2 units. Ramada Inn, I-64 exit 32, 68 units. Walnut Grove Vacation Rental, 5970 Mt. Eden Rd., 1 unit. Yellow Carriage House Bed & Breakfast, 4876 Shelbyville Rd., Simpsonville, 2 units.
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, KFC, Snappy Tomato.
Shopping & Entertainment Smith-Berry Vineyard & Winery, 855 Drennon Rd.
Boating & Camping Lake Jericho Recreation Area, I-71 exit 28, Smithfield, 70 sites.
Golf Henry County Country Club, US 421, 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Kentucky River Wildlife Management Area, KY 561, 1 mi. W. of Gest. 2,620 acres. River flood plain, uplands, old fields & oak-hickory forest. 4 tracts: 1 mi. W. of Gratz (near Lock 3) on KY 561, 1/2 mi. S. of Gest, 1 mi. S. of Gratz on Brown's Bottom Rd., 4 mi. S. of Gratz on KY 355. No horseback riding or camping. Handicap accessible. Mobility impaired access by permit. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Shelbyville Pop. 14,045. Shelby County seat. US 60 off I-64, E. of Louisville. A center for top antique dealers. Shelby County is known as the "Saddlebred Horse Capital of the World." Col. Harland Sanders made his home in Shelbyville at Blackwood Hall, adj. to restaurant bearing his wife’s name. Wet. Eastern Time.
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316 W. Main St., Shelbyville, KY 40065. www.shelbyvilleky.com tours@shelbyvilleky.com 502.633.6388. See Ad.
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Kentucky Welcome Center, I-64E MM 28 near Simpsonville. Information desk staffed daily 8:30-4:30. For Kentucky travel information call 502.722.9383 or 800.225.TRIP. www.kentuckytourism.com See Ad, Page 1.
Lakes Guist Creek Lake, off US 60, 2 mi. E. of Shelbyville. 317 acres. Built in 1961. Fishing (largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie, channel catfish, hybrid striped bass), ramp (fee), boat rentals. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources. 21
Lake Shelby Campground, Burks Branch Rd., prim. & RV sites.
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Bell House Restaurant, 721 Main St. Cattleman's Roadhouse, I-64 exit 32.
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3202 Shelbyville Rd. Founded by Col. Harland Sanders & wife Claudia. Family-style dinners are served with 8 vegetables. Homemade breads & desserts. Tues.-Sun. 11 am-9 pm. www.claudiasanders. com 502.633.5600. See Ad. Fat Tony's, 618 Main St. Fiesta Mexicana, 614 Main St. FireFresh BBQ, 81 Jeanie Dr. Ken-Tex Bar-B-Q, 1163 Mt. Eden Rd. Marimba Mexican Restaurant, 2059 Midland Tr. McKinley's Bread Shop & Deli, 615 Main St. Old Stone Inn, 6905 Shelbyville Rd., Simpsonville. Science Hill Inn, 525 Washington St. Sixth & Main Coffeehouse, 547 Main St. Familiar Food: I-64 exit 32, Arby's, Dairy Queen, Hardee's, Pizza Hut, Wendy's; I-64 exit 35, Cracker Barrel, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Taco Bell, White Castle.
Shopping & Entertainment CJ's Candies, 610 Main St. Country Cottage Collectibles, 137 Frankfort Rd. Great Escape 8, I-64 exit 32. The Keepsake Shop, 711 Washington St. Making Ends Meet, 701 Washington St. Needle Nest, 702 Washington St. Paisley Pig, 528 Main St. The Polka Dotted Pineapple, 536 Main St. The Ruby Rooster Antique Mall, 514-18 Main St. Shelby Artists on Main, 617 Main St. Shelby County Flea Market, I-64 exit 28, Simpsonville. Shops of Science Hill, 525 Washington St. Talon Winery, 400 Gordon Ln. Wakefield-Scearce Galleries, 525 Washington St.
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H GUIST CREEK MARINA & CAMPGROUND
Off US 60, 2 mi. E. of Shelbyville. On a 317 acre lake. Fishing, ramp, fishing boat rentals, boat slip rentals, live bait & tackle, boat supplies, snacks & ice. Pull-thru sites w/ water & electric, bathhouse, dump station, prim. tent campsites. www.guistcreek.com 502.647.5359. See Ad.
Claudia Sanders Dinner House Banquets/Catering 3202 Shelbyville Road Shelbyville, KY 40065
Weddings & Receptions Phone: 502-633-5600 Fax: 502-633-5722 www.claudiasanders.com 502-633-5600 • www.claudiasanders.com
Receptions 3202Banquets/Catering/Wedding Shelbyville Road Shelbyville, KY 40065
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Cardinal Club Golf Course, 401 Champions Way, Simpsonville, 18 holes. Clear Creek Park, 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.
Outdoor Adventure Red Orchard Park, 704 Kentucky St. Hiking & horseback riding trails. Shelby Trails Equestrian Park, 5063 Aiken Rd., Simpsonville. Horse & hiking trails. Daily 7 am-30 min. before sunset. Permit required.
Taylorsville Pop. 763. Spencer County seat, est. 1799. KY 44, 55, on Salt River. 30 mi. SE. of Louisville, 23 mi. N. of Bardstown, 18 mi. S. of Shelbyville. Wet. Eastern Time.
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State Park Taylorsville Lake State Park
KY 248, 7 1/2 mi. from Taylorsville. 45 mi. SE. of Louisville via KY 55 & KY 155. Open year-round. 4,000 acre park. Park Features: Seasonal, full service marina, off KY 44, ramp, slip rental, fishing & pontoon boat rental. Chowning Lane, ramp. Possum Ridge, off KY 248, 9 mi. E. of Taylorsville, ramp, horseback riding trail, hiking trails. Van Buren, 16 mi. SE. on KY 1579, off KY 248, ramp. Camping: Mid Mar.-mid Nov., 60 sites, 45 w/ hookups, 10 horse camping sites, 15 prim. sites. (Resv. available). Special Park Events: Possum Ridge 5K, June 12.
Lake Taylorsville Lake
KY 2239, off KY 55 or KY 44, Spencer Co., extending into Nelson & Anderson Cos. 3,050 acres. Fishing, marina, ramps, picnicking, camping, trails. Taylorsville Dam is on the Salt River approx. 60 mi. above the confluence of the Salt & Ohio Rivers. 1,280 ft. long, 163 ft. high, earth & rock fill. Drainage area above the lake is 352 sq. mi. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Visitor’s Center & Office Overlook, KY 2239 off KY 55 or KY 44. Exhibit center with a theatre & other displays, overlook with excellent view of the dam & lake, trail to historic homestead, 2.5 mi. hiking trails.
Special Events Kentucky Gourd Art Show, Spencer Co. Elementary School, May 12-13. Light Up Salt River Festival, Taylorsville Lake Overlook, last Sat. June. Spencer County Fair, Spencer Co. Fairgrounds, July. Taylorsville Heritage Festival, Main St., Sept. Spencer County Homecoming, 1st Sat. Oct. Spirit of the Warrior Pow-Wow, Waterford Park, 2nd wknd. Oct.
Lodging Eagle's Motel, KY 44E, 18 units. Edgewater Resort, 1238 Settlers Trace Rd., 36 units. Millview Bed & Breakfast, 139 Elk Creek Rd., 1 unit. Tanglewood Motel, 245 Tanglewood Ct., 8 units.
Restaurants Legends, 109 Settlers Center Rd. Lynda's Grill, 108 Jefferson St. The Tea Cup, 37 Main St. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Hometown Pizza, McDonald's, Moby Dick, Papa John's, Snappy Tomato, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment The Red Scooter, 32 E. Main St. T & R Antiques, 46 E. Main St.
Boating & Camping Taylorsville Lake Marina, 1240 Settlers Trace Rd.
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Tanglewood Golf Course, 245 Tanglewood Ct., 18 holes.
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Catfish Hunter Pay Lake, 3152 Bloomfield Rd.
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All Aboard for Family Fun at the Kentucky Railway Museum. Journey with us on a 22 mi. excursion through the Rolling Fork River Valley. 11 mi. S. of Bardstown on US 31E. Call for museum hours & train departures. 136 S. Main St., New Haven, KY 40051. www.kyrail.org 800.272.0152, 502.549.5470. My Old Kentucky Dinner Train, 602 N. 3rd St. Offers a 4 course meal during a 2 1/2 hour excursion through Bernheim Forest aboard restored 1940s dining cars. Old Bardstown Village & Civil War Museum, 310 E. Broadway. Civil War Museum, Pioneer Village, Natural History & Wildlife Museum, War Memorial of Mid America Museum & Women of the Civil War Museum. Mar. 1-Dec. 15 daily 10-5. Adm. $4-$10. Old County Jail, 111 W. Stephen Foster Ave. Built 1819, oldest operating jail in state of Ky. until 1987. Tours daily. Sun.-Fri. 2-6, Sat. 10-6.
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Bardstown Pop. 11,700. Nelson County seat, est. 1780. US 31E, US 62, I-65 exit 112 S. of Louisville, Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Pkwy. NE. of Elizabethtown. 2nd oldest Ky. city. The "Bourbon Capital of the World." Wet. Eastern Time.
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Home of the original "My Old Kentucky Home." The rich heritage includes bourbon, trains, the Civil War, religious history & "The Stephen Foster Story." PO Box 867, One Court Sq., Bardstown, KY 40004. www.visitbardstown.com 502.348.4877, 800.638.4877.
107 W. Stephen Foster Ave. Oldest western stagecoach stop in America. Operating since 1779. 5 guest rooms. Lunch & dinner daily serving regional favorites such as Hot Brown, country ham, homemade soups & desserts. Large selection of small batch Bourbons available. Try the 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 7. Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History & Bardstown Historical Museum, Spalding Hall, 114 N. 5th St. An extensive collection of liquor memorabilia from the 1800s to today & original items from the pioneer days. May-Oct. Mon.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-4, Sun. noon-4, Nov.-Apr. Tues.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. 12-4. Hndcp. access. Donations. Pioneer Cemetery, 4th St., behind Old County Jail. Burial ground of early pioneers, 1780s. St. Thomas Farm, 870 St. Thomas Ln., 3 mi. S. off US 31E. The 1795 Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget Log House was the home of the 1st Bishop of Bardstown when he came to Ky. in 1811. St. Thomas Church, consecrated in 1816, is the oldest brick church in continuous use in Ky. Masses Sat. 4 pm, Sun. 7:30 & 11 am. Tours by appt. Wickland, Home of Three Governors, 550 Bloomfield Rd. One of the finest Federal-style houses in Ky., built 1825-28. May-Labor Day. Fri.-Sun. 10-2.
Special Events Beautiful Dreamer Ball, Feb. Bardstown Antiques Show & Sale, Nelson Co. High School, Apr. 14-15.
Hodgenville Area Airport
Bardstown/Nelson County Airport, Samuels Field, US 62, 2 mi. Hodgenville W. General aviation. 5,000 ft. runway.
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Abbey of Gethsemani, 4 mi. off US 31E on KY 247. The oldest Trappist monastery in the U.S. Welcome center & gift shop open Mon.-Sat. 9-5. Around the Town Carriage, 223 N. 3rd St. Horse-drawn tours. Barton 1792 Distillery, 501 Cathedral Manor. Free tours Mon.-Fri. 9-3, Sat. 10-2 on the hr. Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral, 310 W. Stephen Foster Ave. First Catholic Cathedral W. of the Alleghenies, c. 1819. Mon.Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-3, Sun. 1-5. Heaven Hill Distilleries Bourbon Heritage Center, Gilkey Run & KY 49. Center offers a film, interactive exhibits, gift shop & Bourbon tasting. Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. noon-4. Closed Sun. Jan.-Feb. Free. Heaven Hill Distilleries Trolley, departs from Heaven Hill Distilleries Bourbon Heritage Center. Mon.-Sat. 10 am & 1:30 pm, Sun. 1 pm. $5. John Fitch Monument, Court Sq. Fitch (1743-98) invented the steamboat in 1791. Steamboat replica.
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Taste of Bardstown, Apr. Whiskey City Cruisers Car Exhibit, 2nd Sat. Apr.-Oct. Kentucky Bourbon Festival Sampler, Apr. 28. Summer Band Concerts, Fri. June-Labor Day. Bardstown Bluegrass Festival, June. Wine & Cheese Tasting, June. Garden Tour, June 9. Pauly Zarb Street Concert, July 7. Nelson County Fair, July 16-21. Buttermilk Days Festival, Aug. Bourbon City BBQ Festival, Nelson Co. Fairgrounds, Aug. 31-Sept. 1 Rolling Fork Iron Horse Festival, New Haven, Sept. 7-8. Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Sept. 11-16. Arts, Crafts & Antique Fair, Oct. 13-14. Christmas Round Bardstown, Nov.-Dec. Candlelight Tour of Homes, Dec.
Lodging America's Inn, 1714 New Haven Rd., 24 units. Bardstown Parkview Motel, 418 E. Stephen Foster Ave., 36 units, rest. Beautiful Dreamer Bed & Breakfast, 440 E. Stephen Foster Ave., 4 units. Best Western General Nelson Inn, 411 W. Stephen Foster Ave., 52 units. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 502.348.3977. 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. Days Inn, 523 N. 3rd St., 38 units. Deatsville Inn, 2075 Deatsville Rd., Cox's Creek, 1 unit.
H EAGLE HILL MANOR BED & BREAKFAST & EAGLE COVE COTTAGE
118/122 Springfield Rd., downtown Bloomfield. 1899 Victorian "Painted Lady" with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 7 fireplaces, natural woodwork & antique furnishings. Huge porch with swing. Natl. Reg. Also 1930s 2 bedroom, 2 bath stone cottage. Full country breakfast. BBAK member www.historiceaglehillmanorbb.com 502.252.7111. See Ad, Page 7. Hampton Inn, 985 Chambers Blvd., 106 units. The Homestead Bed & Breakfast, 3944 Bloomfield Rd., 3 units. Jailer's Inn, 111 W. Stephen Foster Ave., 7 units. Old Bardstown Inn, 510 E. Stephen Foster Ave. 33 units. Old Kentucky Home Motel, 414 W. Stephen Foster Ave., 25 units. Old Kentucky Home Stables Bed & Breakfast, 115 Samuels Rd., Cox's Creek, 4 units. Old Talbott Tavern, 107 W. Stephen Foster Ave., 5 units, rest. Quality Inn, 1875 New Haven Rd., 101 units, rest. Red Rose Inn, 209 E. Stephen Foster Ave., 4 units. Rosemark Haven Bed & Breakfast, 714 N. 3rd St., 8 units. Springhill Winery & Plantation Bed & Breakfast, 3205 Springfield Rd., Bloomfield., 6 units. The Veranda Bed & Breakfast, 405 N. 3rd St., 5 units. Victorian Lights Bed & Breakfast, 112 S. 3rd St., 3 units. Wilson Motel, 530 N. 3rd St., 14 units. You're Invited Inn Bed & Breakfast, 1415 Ed Brent Rd., 3 units.
Restaurants BJ's Bar & Grill Restaurant, 201 Camptown Rd. Circa, 103 E. Stephen Foster Ave. El Camino Real Mexican Restaurant, 885 Pennsylvania Ave. El Jimador Real Mexican Restaurant, 1009 Granite Dr. Hunan Restaurant, 708 Bloomfield Rd. Java Joint, 126 N. 3rd St. Kreso's Restaurant, 218 N. 3rd St. Kurtz Restaurant, 418 E. Stephen Foster Ave. Mammy's Kitchen, 114 N. 3rd St. Okina Sushi, 942 Chambers Blvd. Old Talbott Tavern, 107 W. Stephen Foster Ave.
Pat's Place, 125 N. 3rd St. The Rick House, 112 Xavier Dr. Rincon Mexicano Restaurant, 204 N. 3rd St. Stephen Foster Restaurant, 503 Stephen Foster Ave. Susie Q's, 607 W. Stephen Foster Ave. 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, KFC, Lee's Famous Recipe, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Moby Dick, Papa John's, Penn Station, Pizza Hut, Quizno's, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment At Mary's, 116 N. 3rd St. Barbara's, 109 W. Flaget Ave. Bardstown Art Gallery, 214 W. Stephen Foster Ave. Bardstown Booksellers, 129 N. 3rd St. Bardstown Florist & Gifts, 226B N. 3rd St. Bluegrass Speedway, 2221 New Haven Rd. Chuckleberry Farm & Winery, 527 Garrison Ln., Bloomfield. Harman's Antiques & Collectibles, 212 N. 3rd St. Hurst Drugs & Soda Fountain, 102 N. 3rd St. Izzy's, 128 N. 3rd St. Mary Hagy Fine Art Gallery, 210 N. 3rd St.
H NETTIE JARVIS ANTIQUES
111 Taylorsville Rd., Bloomfield, KY 40008. Two stories of fine Kentucky & American antiques. Store hours Tues.-Sat. 10-6 or by special appointment. www.nettiejarvis.com 502.252.9555. See Ad.
OLDE BLOOMFIELD MEETING HALL
106 Taylorsville Rd., Bloomfield. Family style recreation center where children & their parents can bowl, roller skate & play pool, pinball & video games. Available for private parties. 502.252.8411, 502.252.9647. The Stage Stop, 4936 Louisville Rd. V & V Nursery, 1505 Burba Rd.
Boating & Camping Holt's Campground, 2351 Templin Ave., 33 sites. White Acres Campground, 3022 Boston Rd., 110 sites.
Golf & Tennis Bardstown Country Club at Maywood, 130 Maywood Ave., 18 holes. Bardstown Country Club at Woodlawn Springs, 103 Wood Hill Rd., 18 holes. Bardstown Nelson County Parks & Recreation, Jones Ave., 2 courts. Cedar-Fil Golf Course, 2330 New Shepherdsville Rd., 18 holes.
KENNY RAPIER GOLF COURSE
My Old Kentucky Home State Park, 668 Loretto Rd. 18 hole par 71 regulation course. A must see! Original nine hole course redesigned. Golfer friendly course. Golf pro shop, rental clubs, pull & riding carts. www.parks.ky.gov 502.349.6542. My Old Kentucky Home State Park, Drama Dr., 2 courts.
Lebanon Pop. 5,539. Marion County seat, est. 1815. SE. of Bardstown & S. of Springfield on US 68 & KY 55 from Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Pkwy. Exact geographic center of Ky. Site of Civil War battle by Gen. John Hunt Morgan's Raiders. Wet. Eastern Time.
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Feel the beat at the geographic center of the state & the true Heart of Kentucky. Watch bourbon flow & barrels grow at Maker's Mark Distillery & Kentucky Cooperage bourbon barrel factory. Civil War sites, food & entertainment. Visitor Center, 239 N. Spalding Ave., Lebanon, KY 40033. www.VisitLebanonKy.com info@visitlebanonky. com 270.692.0021. See Ad.
Airport Lebanon/Springfield Airport, KY 55, 8 mi. N. General aviation. 5,000 ft. runway.
Points of Interest Kentucky Cooperage, 712 E. Main St. Produces charred oak barrels for bourbon. Tours Mon.-Fri. 9:30 am & 1 pm. Free. Lebanon Civil War Park, Walnut St. & Spalding Ave. Statue of Union Gen. George H. Thomas. Lebanon National Cemetery, 20 KY 208. Open to visitors daily. One of the oldest national cemeteries in the U.S., est. 1867. Scott's Ridge Lookout, 3946 Scott's Ridge Rd. Scenic view of 100 sq. mi. Self-Guided Tours, 239 N. Spalding Ave. Brochures for Confederate Gen. John Hunt Morgan sites, Historic Homes & Landmarks, Marion Co. Quilt Trail & William Clark Quantill Trail at Visitors Center.
Special Events Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration, Jan. 14. Kentucky Bluegrass Music Kickoff, Jan 27-28. Antique & Craft Fair, Centre Square, Mar. 3-4. 24
Bourbon, Horses & History Region Farm, Home, Garden Show, 801 W. Main St., Apr. 7-8. Hike & Bike 5K Run & 10K Bike Race, Graham Memorial Park, Apr. 14. Kentucky Bourbon & BBQ Musicfest, Centre Sq. & downtown, May. US 68 Garage Tour, Hardin Exhibition Center, May 12. Memorial Day Celebration, Lebanon National Cemetery, May 27. 400 Mile Sale, US 68/80, May 31-June 3. Old Mill Days, Bradfordsville, June 8-9. Lightning Over Lebanon, Marion Co. Fairgrounds, July 5. Jets Over Kentucky, Lebanon/Springfield Airport, July. Marion County Country Ham Days, Sept. 25-26. Bourbon Chase, downtown, Oct. 7. Dickens Christmas, downtown, Nov. Ruley's Holiday Light Show, 165 Stringtown Rd., Dec. Heart of Kentucky Holiday Festival, Dec. 2-4. Wreaths Across America, Lebanon Natl. Cemetery, Dec. 10.
Lodging HAMPTON INN LEBANON
KY 49 & KY 84. 58 units. "On the Run" breakfast, wireless highspeed internet access, indoor pool, exercise room, HHonors points & miles, meeting facilities. www.hamptoninn.com, lbnky_hampton@hilton. com 270.699.4000, 800.HAMPTON. Hollyhill Inn, 459 W. Main St., 20 units. Myrtledene Bed & Breakfast, 370 N. Spalding Ave., 1 unit. Rosewood Cabins, 520 Fairway Dr., 3 units.
Restaurants Cedarwood Restaurant, 660 E. Main St. Chasers, 110 N. Proctor Knott Ave. China King Buffet, 791 W. Main St. El Rincon Michoacano, 431 E. Main St. Gold Star Buffet, 164 Lebanon Trade Ctr. Henning's Restaurant, 520 Fairway Dr. Joe's Deli on Main, 101 S. Spalding Ave. La Fuente Mexican Restaurant, 784 W. Main St. Los Mariachis, 119 W. Main St. Ragetti's Italian Foods, 300 W. Main St. The Stillhouse Restaurant, 202 W. Main St. Willie A's, 201 N. Depot St. Familiar Food: US 68, Arby's, Captain D's, KFC/Taco Bell, Lee's Famous Recipe, Little Caesar's, McDonald's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Snappy Tomato, Sonic, Subway, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Deep's Gun & Archery, 243 W. Main St. Factory Connection, 703 E. Main St. Family Frame Shop, 127 W. Main St. French & Stokely Interiors, 211 W. Main St. Lebanon Jewelry & Gift, 495 W. Main St. Loper's Floral, 1760 Campbellsville Hwy. Simply The Best, 624 W. Main St. Sportsman's Center, 543 E. Main St. That Cute Little Shop, 160 W. Main St.
Maker's Mark Distillery, 3350 Burks Spring Rd. Natl. Hist. Landmark. Distillery tours Mon.-Sat. 10:30-3:30, Mar.-Dec. Sun. 1:30-3:30. Gift shop.
Special Events St. Francis Picnic, downtown, July.
Lodging Hill House Bed & Breakfast, 110 Holy Cross Rd., 4 units.
Restaurants Cozy Corner Restaurant, 4950 KY 52. Hawk's Place, 4925 KY 52.
Shopping & Entertainment Honey Hill Farms Apiaries, 2895 Hall Simpson Rd.
Springfield Pop. 2,519. Washington County seat, est. 1793. US 150, SE. of Bardstown & KY 555 13 mi. S. of Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Pkwy. Wet (Washington Co. Dry). Eastern Time.
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Travel the Lincoln Heritage National Scenic Byway through downtown Springfield where the Lincoln Legacy began with the marriage of Abe's parents. See where history & hospitality meet , stroll the streets, shop, dine, tour & see the bronze sculpture of Abraham Lincoln. Download Springfield's FREE iPhone App. www.seespringfieldky. com 859.336.5440. See Ad, Page 26.
Airport Lebanon/Springfield Airport, KY 55, 6 mi. S. General aviation. 5,000 ft. runway.
State Park Lincoln Homestead State Park
5 mi. N. of Springfield, off US 150, via KY 528 to KY 438. 150 acre park on orig. land settled by Lincoln family in Ky. Replica cabin built on spot where orig. 1782 cabin stood. Home of Abraham Lincoln's father, Thomas. Orig. cabin of his mother, Nancy Hanks, plus blacksmith & carpenter shops of period. Mordecai Lincoln House, home of Abraham Lincoln's favorite uncle. Available for wedding & meeting rental. Most facilities are seasonal.
Boating & Camping Country View RV Park, 690 E. Main St., 12 sites.
Golf & Tennis Graham Memorial Park, 620 Park Dr., 4 courts. Lebanon Country Club, 655 Country Club Dr., 9 holes. Rosewood Golf Club, 520 Fairway Dr., 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Fagan Branch Reservoir, 370 Fagan Branch Rd. 3.2 mi. Cecil L Gorley Naturalist Trail with 47 bridges, fishing. Graham Memorial Park, 610 Park Dr. 104 acre park. Disc golf, track, playground. Lebanon Aquatic Center, 525 Graham Memorial Park Dr. 1 indoor, 2 outdoor pools & water slide.
Loretto Pop. 713. Marion County. KY 49, off KY 55, NW. of Lebanon, SE. of Bardstown. Wet. Eastern Time.
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Feel the beat at the geographic center of the state & the true Heart of Kentucky. Watch bourbon flow & barrels grow at Maker's Mark Distillery. Visitor Center, 239 N. Spalding Ave., Lebanon, KY 40033. www. VisitLebanonKy.com info@visitlebanonky.com 270.692.0021. See Ad.
Points of Interest Holy Cross Church, 3560 N. St. Francis Rd., 14 mi. N. of Lebanon. 1st Roman Catholic church W. of Allegheny Mountains (1792). Present church built 1823 by Father Nerinckx. Parish est. 1785. Loretto Motherhouse, 515 Nerinx Rd., 1 mi. E. off KY 49. Headquarters of the Sisters of Loretto, founded in 1812, moved to this location 1824, one of the 1st American religious orders of women. 1860 church, 1812 log cabin of founder Fr. Charles Nerinckx. Rhodes Hall Art Gallery. Mon.-Sat. 10-4. 25
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Points of Interest Abraham Lincoln Legacy Museum, Washington County Courthouse, Main INDIANA & Cross Sts. from his IO 16th President's legacy421 OHThe ancestors to his presidency. Original Lincoln-Hanks marriage docu42 ments. Opening Feb. 2012. New Castle Goshen Co. Judicial Abraham Lincoln Statue, Washington Center. Bronze 65 New by Paula B. Slater. sculpture Prospect 71 La Grange JeffersonAlbanyFork Covered Bridge, off KY 458, 2.5 mi. N. off KY 55, over Beech ville Beech Fork N. of Springfield. Built by Cornelius Barnes, completed Clarksville 55 longest E.P. "Tom" 1871. 246 ft. long, 11 ft. wide. Burr arch truss design. The Sawyer SP traffic only. 64 multi-span in Ky. On Natl. Reg. Pedestrian Springfield Opera House, 124 W. Main St. Houses Welcome Center Simpsonville Shelbyville Elizabeth & Central Ky.Louisville Community Theatre. 264 St. Catharine College,JeffersonUS 150SE. Est. 1931. Coed, liberal 60 arts. Shelby Enrolls 700. 155 County town 55 64 65 St. Catharine Motherhouse, KY 150. Est. 1822, 1st U.S. ComWelcome munity Dominican Sisters. museum. Open daily. Free. 265 Historic site,Center 265 Taylorsville Magdalen Sanctuary, Bullitt 1823. County SP site of the Welcome Center St. Rose Church & Proto-Priory, KY 152. Est.Lake 1806, Brooks first Catholic school W. of 44Allegheny Mountains. Church (1855) still 44 Beautiful, remains. tall Tudor Gothic. Daily 9-6. Free. 248 Taylorsville Shepherdsville Bernheim 55 Forest Special Events Clermont Independence Day Celebration, July 3. African American Heritage Fest, 1st wknd. Aug. 1851 Maple Hill Manor Alpaca & Llama Fiber Farm Festival, 2941 Perryville Rd. (US 150), last Sat. Sept.
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1st wknd. Oct. Kansas City BBQ Society Championship Cook-off, music, 5K run, parade, arts & crafts, car show & inflatables. KFEA Member. www.kyharvestfestival.com 859.336.3810. See Ad.
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62 Manor, alpacas 2941 Perryville Rd. (US 150). Pre-Civil War Plantation Bernheim RASS PK & llamas, Fiber Farm UEGjacuzzis ForestStore. 7 rooms, antiques, private baths, WY S BL for 2, fireplaces, beautiful grounds. Homemade desserts LLIN & full country CO gourmet breakfast. Weddings, murder mysteries, NE romance specials. Y 555 A award-winning 55 Quality-Certified Bardstown BBAK member. Ky.'s most B&B. AL www.MapleHillManor.com 859.336.3075, 800.886.7546. See Ad, 62 Lincoln Homestead SP Page 7. MA RT H
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Golf & Tennis Idle Hour Park, 1075 KY 555, 4 courts.
LINCOLN HOMESTEAD STATE PARK GOLF COURSE
5079 Lincoln Park Rd. 18 hole par 71 regulation course accents the gentle rolling hills of the historic setting. Golf pro shop, rental clubs, pull & riding carts. www.parks.ky.gov 859.336.7461.
Outdoor Adventure Campbell's West Wind Farm, 2888 Bardstown Rd.
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Hodgenville Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
Hodgenville Pop. 3,206. Larue County seat, est. 1818. US 31E, KY 61, SE. of Elizabethtown, I-65. The birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, 16th U.S. President. Dry. Eastern Time.
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For information about this historic area contact the LaRue County Chamber of Commerce, 60 Lincoln Square, PO Box 176, Hodgenville, KY 42748-0176. www.laruecountychamber.org www.lincolnbirthplace.com 270.358.3411. See Ad.
National Historical Park Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
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66 Lincoln Square. Exhibits & life size dioramas trace the life of Abraham Lincoln. Library, art collection, film. Mon.-Sat. 8:30-4:30, Sun. 12:30-4:30. Adm. $1.50-$3. www.lincolnmuseum-ky.org 270.358.3163. See Ad.
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Elizabethtown Pop. 28,531. Hardin County seat, est. 1797. Intersection of US 31W, I-65, US 62, Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass & Wendell H. Ford W. Ky. Pkwys. S. of Louisville. The Heartland of the Lincoln Trail & home of Abraham Lincoln's parents. Elizabethtown was named for the wife of Andrew Hynes, one of its founders. Moist (Hardin Co. Dry). Eastern Time.
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Lincoln Day Luncheon, Feb. 12. LaRue County Fair, July. Lincoln Days Celebration, 1st full wknd. Oct. Halloween on the Circle, Oct. 31. Christmas on Lincoln Square, Sat. after Thanksgiving.
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Restaurants Hodgenville Grill, 704 S. Lincoln Blvd. Joel Ray's Restaurant, 2579 Lincoln Farm Rd. Laha's Red Castle Hamburgers, 21 Public Sq. Paula's Hot Biscuit, 311 W. Water St. Royal Pizza II, 805 S. Lincoln Blvd. Ruthie's Lincoln Freeze, 700 S. Lincoln Blvd. Wrolen Pin Cafe, 2533 Lincoln Farm Rd. Familiar Food: China King, Hardee's, Hometown Pizza, Lee's Famous Recipe, McDonald's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment Almost Home, 48 Lincoln Sq. Garrett's Jewelry Outlet, 118 N. Lincoln Blvd. Geneva's Florist & 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. Lincoln's Loft, 25 Lincoln Sq. Magnolia Mall, 9050 New Jackson Hwy., Magnolia. Nancy's Gift Shop, 107 W. Main St. The Sweet Shoppe, 100 S. Lincoln Blvd.
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McDougal Lake, KY 916. Salem Lake, KY 2217.
Golf LaRue County Country Club, 1175 Greensburg Rd., 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure LaRue County Environmental Education & Research Center, 1794 Leafdale Rd. 27
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I-65 exit 94. Lodging information, directions, maps & attractions. Mon.-Fri. 8-6; open additional days & hrs. in the summer. 1030 N. Mulberry St., Elizabethtown, KY 42701. www.TourEtown.com 270.765.2175, 800.437.0092. See Ad.
Airport Addington Field, 1828 Kitty Hawk Dr., off KY 3005. General aviation. 6,000 ft. runway.
Lake Freeman Lake, US 31W N. 120 acres. Fishing (channel catfish, rainbow trout, crappie, bluegill), paddle & rowboat rentals, ramp. No gas motors.
Points of Interest American Legion Park, 801 N. Miles St., 30 acres. 2 pools, playground, picnicking, golf, tennis. Brown-Pusey House, 128 N. Main St. Georgian Colonial, c. 1825. Former inn, now community house, local history museum & genealogical library, Thomas Lincoln corner cabinet. Tues.-Sat. 10-4. Free tours. Library fee. The Cannonball, Depp Building, Dixie Ave. & Main St. Original Civil War cannonball embedded in the building wall in 1862 battle. Elizabethtown City Cemetery, E. Dixie Ave. & Nicholas St. Site of a Civil War battle & now resting place of confederate soldiers. Elizabethtown Sports Park, 1401 W. Park Rd. Soccer/lacrosse/ field hockey fields, baseball/softball diamonds, pavilions, restrooms. Freeman Lake Park, N. US 31W. 213 acres, boats (no gas motors), docks, fishing, trails, shelter rentals. One Room School, c. 1892. Moved to present site in 1978, restored in 1980. Mem. Day-Labor Day, daily sunrise-sunset. Hardin County History Museum, 201 W. Dixie Ave. The Hardin Co. story line begins with Native Americans & features local artifacts. Traveling & special exhibits including Lincoln heritage. Tues.-Sat. 10-2. Helm Place, N. Dixie Ave. Helm family mansion & cemetery. Graves of Abraham Lincoln relatives. Lincoln Heritage House, Freeman Lake Park, N. US 31W. Pioneer cabins built 1789-1805. Joiners work done by Thomas Lincoln, Abraham's father. Hrs. vary. Under renovation. Model "A" Ford Museum, off KY 1538, Rineyville. Almost 40 unrestored 1928-1931 Ford cars & trucks, antique auto parts, license plates, tools, signs. By appt. Adm. $2. Pritchard Community Center, 404 S. Mulberry St. Meeting rooms, banquet facilities, basketball, racquetball, weights, arboretum. Sarah Bush Johnston Lincoln Memorial, Freeman Lake Park, N. US 31W. Memorializes Abraham Lincoln's stepmother. Hrs. vary. Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum, 1100 N. Dixie Ave. 50 classic & special interest vehicles on display. Mon.-Sat. 10-5, winter 10-4. Free. University Drive Park, 527 University Dr. Tennis, 3 lighted ball fields, basketball, picnicking, playground.
Santa's Workshop, Brown-Pusey House, Nov. Holiday Tea, The Historic State Theater, 1st Sat. Dec. Candlelight Tour, Brown-Pusey House, Dec.
Lodging Baymont Inn & Suites, I-65 exit 94, 63 units. Best Western Atrium Gardens, I-65 exit 94, 128 units. www. bestwesternkentucky.com 270.769.3030. Bluegrass Inn, I-65 exit 91, 49 units. Budget Holiday Motel, I-65 exit 91, 49 units. Comfort Inn, I-65 exit 94, 96 units. Comfort Suites, I-65 exit 94, 75 units. Commonwealth Lodge, I-65 exit 91, 81 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. Holiday Inn Express, I-65 exit 94, 76 units. Homegate Inn, I-65 exit 94, 36 units. Howard Johnson, I-65 exit 94, 146 units, rest. 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. Pine Valley Golf Resort, 850 Pine Valley Rd., 24 units. Ramada, I-65 exit 94, 67 units. Roadside Inn, I-65 exit 91, 79 units. Super 8, I-65 exit 94, 59 units. 270.737.1066.
Restaurants 2 B Thai, 340 Ring Rd. Back Home Restaurant, 251 W. Dixie Ave. Cobbler's Cafe, 125 E. Dixie Ave. Colorado Mike's BBQ, 2018 N. Mulberry St. El Acapulco, 918 N. Dixie Ave. El Tapatio, 211 Towne Dr. Ginza Japanese Restaurant, 1705 N. Dixie Ave. Gondolier Italian Restaurant, 2414 Ring Rd. Green Bamboo Chinese Restaurant, 902 N. Dixie Ave. Julie's Cafe Bakery, 2410 Ring Rd. Kansai Japanese Steakhouse, 1611 N. Dixie Ave. Namaste Indian Cuisine, 212 Commerce Dr. Stone Hearth Restaurant, 1001 N. Mulberry St. Texas Outlaw Barbeque, I-65 exit 94. Whistle Stop Express, 2407 Ring Rd. Familiar Food: I-65 exit 91, Arby's, Bob Evans, Captain D's, Cheddar's, Chick-fil-A, Frisch's, Hardee's, Jerry's, KFC, Little Caesar's, Long John Silver's, Los Nopales, McDonald's, Moe's Southwest Grill, O'Charley's, Panera Bread, Penn Station, Pizza Hut, Popeye's, Rafferty's, Rally's, Red Lobster, Sonic, Steak N Shake, Subway, Taco Bell, Tumbleweed; I-65 exit 94, Beef O'Brady's, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Denny's, Domino's, Fazoli's, Golden Corral, Honeybaked Ham, Lee's Famous Recipe, McDonald's, Mr. Gatti's, Papa John's, Popeye's, Ruby Tuesday, Ryan's, Shoney's, Snappy Tomato, Subway, Taco Bell, Texas Roadhouse, Waffle House, Wendy's, White Castle, Zaxby's.
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Second Saturday, downtown,. 2nd Sat. each mo. Dinner with the Dearly Departed, Elizabethtown City Cemetery, May. Historic Downtown Costumed Walking Tour, June-Sept., Thurs. 7 pm. Heartland Music Fest, 1st wknd. June. Hardin County Community Fair & Horse Show, July. Nightmare on the Square, Oct. Heartland Dulcimer Club Fall Festival, The Historic State Theater, 1st wknd. Nov. Holiday Market Place, Pritchard Community Center, 2nd wknd. Nov. Christmas in the Park, Freeman Lake Park, Nov. 21-Jan. 1. Christmas Parade & Light Up Downtown, Nov.
Cool Springs Center, 2409 Ring Rd. Cottage Charm, 532 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. The Historic State Theater, 209 W. Dixie Ave. Hobby Station, 200 Sycamore St. Open Road USA, I-65 exit 94. Touch of the Past Antiques, 300 Sycamore St. Towne Mall, 1704 N. Dixie Ave. Uniquely Yours Quilt Shop, 2973 Rineyville Rd.
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Bourbon, Horses & History Region Boating & Camping Elizabethtown Crossroads Campground, I-65 exit 94, 3 cabins, 70 sites. Glendale Campground, I-65 exit 86, 70 sites.
Golf & Tennis American Legion Park, 801 N. Miles St., 9 hole par 3, 4 courts. Pine Valley Golf Course, 850 Pine Valley Dr., 18 holes. University Drive Park, University Dr., 8 lighted courts.
Outdoor Adventure Greenbelt Parks & Walking Tours, parks, hiking, walking & biking trails throughout town. Maps at Visitor's Center, 1030 N. Mulberry St. Skydive Kentucky, Addington Field, 1824 Kitty Hawk Dr. Vernon-Douglas State Nature Preserve, off KY 583 outside of Elizabethtown. One of the most mature second growth forests in the Knobs. This 730 acre preserve contains a rich array of spring wildflowers. Open to the public for hiking, birding & nature study.
Glendale Hardin County, est. 1859. KY 222 between I-65 exit 86 & Wendell H. Ford W. Ky. Pkwy. S. of Elizabethtown. On L & N R.R. tracks, bustling passenger stop in early 1900s. Main St. is on Natl. Reg. Dry. Eastern Time.
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Merchants Association, PO Box 131, Glendale, KY 42740. 270.369.6188.
Special Events Spring Fest, 3rd Sat. May. Glendale Crossing Festival, 3rd Sat. Oct.
Lodging Glendale Economy Inn, I-65 exit 86, 35 units. Maple Cottage, 129 E. Maple St., 1 unit. Petticoat Junction Bed & Breakfast, 223 High St., 6 units.
Restaurants Tony York's on Main, 201 E. Main St. Whistle Stop Restaurant, 216 E. Main St.
Shopping & Entertainment Bennie's Barn Antique Mall, 434 E. Main St. The Country Gate, 210 S. Bell St. Glendale Antique Mall, 103 Railroad Ave. Green Top Antiques & Collectibles, 433 E. Main St. The Mercantile, 215 E. Main St. Rustic Redemption, 212 E. Main St. Serendipity, 101 Jaggers Rd. The Side Track Shops & Antique Mall, 212 E. Main St. Thru the Grapevine, 200 S. Bell Ave. Time Worn Interiors, 211 E. Main St. True Kentucky, 452 E. Main St. The Village Shoppe, 150 E. Main St. Where Dreams Come True/Sweet Dreams Ice Cream, 122 S. Bell Ave.
Radcliff/Ft. Knox Radcliff: Pop. 21,688. Hardin County, est. 1919. US 31W, adjacent to Ft. Knox Military Reservation. Named for Major William Radcliffe, Camp Knox quartermaster corps commander. Moist (Hardin Co. Dry). Eastern Time. Ft. Knox: Hardin County. S. of Louisville & N. of Elizabethtown on US 31W & US 60. 109,069 acre U.S. Military Reservation extending into Bullitt, Hardin & Meade counties. Named in honor of Revolutionary War Gen., 1st Sec. of War, Henry T. Knox. Activated 1918, now home of U.S. Army Accessions Command. Dry. Eastern Time.
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COME TO THE GOLD! A once in a lifetime experience . . . from the General George Patton Museum to the United States Bullion Depository, to Saunders Springs Nature Preserve, our community is filled with southern hospitality & military history. PO Box 845, Radcliff, KY 40159. www.radclifftourism.org 800.334.7540. See Ad.
Points of Interest Armored Soldiers Memorial, Lincoln Tr. Gold & granite sculpture honoring the men & women of the U.S. Army's Armor Force. Colvin Community Center, 230 Freedoms Way, Radcliff. Meeting rooms, pool, basketball, playground, tennis, walking course. Dawley Park, off KY 1500, Radcliff. Sports fields, picnicking. Duvall Park, off KY 447, Radcliff. Sports fields, picnicking.
General George Patton Museum, US 31W, Ft. Knox. Displays of the personal effects of Gen. George S. Patton. Tues.-Fri. 9-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30. Free. Radcliff City Park, US 31W, Radcliff. Skate park, sports fields, picnicking. United States Bullion Depository, Gold Vault Rd., Ft. Knox. 2 story granite, steel & concrete bullion depository containing a great part of the U.S. gold reserve. Not open to the public.
Special Events Hooray for Heroes Celebration, Radcliff, Spring. Autumn Daze, Vine Grove, Sept. Bluegrass Festival, Optimist Park, Vine Grove, Sept. 21-23. Holiday Festival, Radcliff, 1st Fri. Dec. Dickens of a Christmas, 1st Sat. Dec.
Lodging
Candlewood Suites, 100 Endeavor Way, 83 units. EconoLodge, 261 N. Dixie Hwy., Radcliff, 49 units. Ft. 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. 1/2 mi. to Ft. Knox. Indoor heated pool, hot tub, fitness center, wireless internet, cable TV, HBO/ESPN, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, iron/board, hair dryer, free breakfast. Indoor corridors. www. goldvaultinn.net 800.266.2104. Hampton Inn, 150 Johnson Rd., 72 units. Holiday Inn Express, 200 Endeavor Way, Radcliff, 61 units. Super 8, 395 Redmar Blvd., Radcliff, 51 units.
Restaurants Caroline's Alpine Haus, 7260 S. Dixie Hwy., Radcliff. Colton's Steakhouse, 3050 S. Dixie Hwy., Radcliff. German Cottage Cafe, 1285 S. Wilson Rd., Radcliff. Los Nopales Mexican Restaurant, 440 S. Dixie Blvd., Radcliff. Familiar Food: Radcliff, A&W/Long John Silver's, Applebee's, Arby's, Burger King, Captain D's, Domino's, Hardee's, Huddle House, Jerry's, KFC, Lee's Famous Recipe, Little Caesar's, McDonald's, Papa John's, Penn Station, Pizza Hut, Rally's, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House; Ft. Knox, Burger King.
Shopping & Entertainment Radcliff Antique Mall, 509 S. Dixie Blvd., Radcliff. The 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. U.S. Cavalry, 2855 Centennial Ave., Radcliff.
Golf Lincoln Trail Country Club, 900 Country Club Rd., Vine Grove, 18 holes. Lindsey Golf Course, 4024 Bullion Blvd., Ft. Knox, 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Saunders Springs Nature Preserve, N. Wilson Rd. 26 acres. Walking, hiking & biking trails, picnicking.
West Point Pop. 797. Hardin County, est. 1796. SW. of Louisville on US 31W, on the Ohio River at the mouth of the Salt River. Busy riverport in the early 1800s. Dry. Eastern Time.
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Points of Interest Fort Duffield, Salt River Rd., off US 31W. Civil War Union fort built by Gen. William Sherman. Natl. Landmark. Hiking & bike trails, hndcp. acc. tours. Historic District Walking Tour, brochures at City Hall. Includes sites of Gen. Sherman's Civil War Headquarters, Civil War hospital, Youngs Inn, Founders Cemetery, Ohio & Salt Riverwalks & Salt River Ferry. Veterans Memorial Park, 6th & Elm Sts. 4 acres on the Ohio River. Picnicking, stage, beach, boat landing.
Special Events Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot & Military Gun Show, KY 44W, Apr. 13-15 & Oct. 12-14. River Days, 2nd wknd. July. Civil War Days, Labor Day wknd.
Restaurants Star Cafe, 401 South St.
Shopping & Entertainment Granny's Attic, 401 South St. Music Ranch USA, 407 South St.
Boating & Camping Salt River Recreation Area, Salt River Dr., camping, fishing, ramp.
Outdoor Adventure Bridges to the Past, in Ft. Knox. 2 mi. hike over antebellum Louisville & Nashville Turnpike. 3 stone bridges. Brochures at City Hall. Tioga Falls National Recreation Trail, off 31W & L & N Turnpike. 2 mi. self guided trail on Ft. Knox Resv. Brochures at City Hall.
Brandenburg Pop. 2,643. Meade County seat, est. 1825. KY 448/1638, off US 60 on Ohio River. Wet. Eastern Time.
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Ohio River access, outdoor recreation, country cooking, winding roads. Come visit & relax! 79 Broadway, Brandenburg, KY 40108. www. visitmeadecounty.org tourism@bbtel.com 270.422.3626. See Ad.
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Follow the path taken during the Civil War by Gen. John Hunt Morgan & his men as they rode through Meade Co. & crossed the Ohio River into Indiana during the Great Raid of 1863. Tour brochure at www. visitmeadecounty.org tourism@bbtel.com 270.422.3626. See Ad.
Special Events Meade County Farm Toy Show & Sale, Meade Co. Fairgrounds, Mar. Antique Machinery Show & Threshing Days, Meade Co. Fairgrounds, 1st wknd. July. Meade County Fair, Meade Co. Fairgrounds, July 21-28. River Heritage Festival, Riverfront Park, Sept./Oct. Christmas by the River, last Sat. Nov.-Dec. 31.
Lodging Abe's Country Village Motel, KY 448, 14 units. Economy Suites Motel, US 31W, Muldraugh, 19 units. Fort Knox Lodge, 518 Wilson St., Muldraugh, 17 units. Golden Manor Inn & Suites, US 31W, Muldraugh, 110 units.
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325 Kirchdorfer Rd. 4 quiet luxurious rooms all with private baths, flat screen TV's, free movies, free WiFi, a desk, superior beds & linens. Farm Stay, bass fishing, pool. Full gourmet breakfast. BBAK member. www.southerngracebb.com 270.422.7974. See Ad, Page 7. Super 8, 1900 Armory Place Rd., 44 units. Travelers Motel, US 31W, Muldraugh, 26 units.
Restaurants Clark's Tavern, 8440 Rhodelia Rd., Paynesville. Home Plate Family Restaurant, 656 River Ridge Plaza. Miguel's Mexican Restaurant, 634 River Ridge Plaza. 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.
Shopping & Entertainment Everett & Allie's Gift Shoppe, 2141 Brandenburg Rd. Jay's Country Music Show, 1200 Old Ekron Rd. Wilson's Bait & Tackle, 2605 Brandenburg Rd.
Boating & Camping Brandenburg Riverfront Park, downtown, ramps.
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Doe Valley Golf Club, KY 1638, 18 holes. Meade Activity Center, 493 Lawrence St., 9 holes. Meade-Olin Park, KY 933, 2 courts, disc golf.
Outdoor Adventure Meade-Olin Park, KY 933. 74 acres. Picnicking, ballfields, playground, tennis, nature trail. Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area, KY 1638, off US 31W. 2,221 acres. Wed.-Sun. daylight-dark. Fishing, hiking, hunting, picknicking, bird & wildlife watching fee $3/day or $30/yr. Horseback riding, mountain biking, archery & shooting ranges fee $7/day or $70/yr. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources. Riverfront Park, downtown. 15 acre park on the Ohio River. Riverwalk, picnicking, soccer, amphitheatre, playground, 2.5 mi. paved Buttermilk Falls Trail.
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Hardinsburg: Pop. 2,343. Breckinridge County seat. KY 259, off US 60. Moist. Central Time. Cloverport: Pop. 1,152. US 60, W. Breckinridge Co. Dry. Central Time. Irvington: Pop. 1,181. US 60, E. Breckinridge Co. Dry. Central Time.
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Sacajawea Festival, Cloverport; Railroad Festival, Irvington; Hoedown Day, Hardinsburg; Breckinridge County Fair. Fishing, swimming, hunting, boating. 3 museums in Hardinsburg, Irvington & Cloverport. Historic Holt House being restored. Over 50 quilt block patterns part of the Clothesline of Quilts. 224 S. Main St., PO Box 725, Hardinsburg, KY 40143. www.visitbreckinridgecountyky.com chamber@ breckinridgecountychamberky.com 270.756.0268. See Ad.
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Special Events Railroad Festival, Irvington, May 19. Breckinridge County Fair, Hardinsburg, July 9-14. Sacajawea Festival, Cloverport, Aug. 29-Sept. 2. Irvington Elementary Fall Festival, Irvington, Sept. 15. Holt House Community Day, Stephensport, Sept. 22. Highway 60 Yard Sale, Oct. 5-7. Hoedown Day, Hardinsburg, Oct. 13. Christmas Parade, Irvington, Nov. 24. Christmas Parade, Cloverport, Dec. 1. Christmas Parade, Hardinsburg, Dec. 1.
Lodging Bird's Nest Cottages, 10362 KY 259S, McDaniels, 6 units. Breckinridge Inn, 1125 US 60, Hardinsburg, 22 units. Little Cedar Getaway, 983 E. B. Kennedy Ln., Garfield, 1 unit. Mook Farm, 158 KY 3100, Hudson, 1 unit. Mountain Laurel Lake Resort, 1195 KY 86W, Harned, 5 units. Rough River Vacation Resort, KY 259S, McDaniels, 9 units.
Restaurants 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 Family Restaurant, 1018 Old US 60, Hardinsburg. Little Dave's Restaurant & Pizza, 9536 KY 259S, McDaniels. Miguel's El Gallo Mexican Restaurant, 519 Old US 60, Hardinsburg. Pizza Tonight, 72 Lucas Ln., Hardinsburg. Polka Dots Restaurant, 200 E. 3rd St., Hardinsburg. Pop's Cafe, 215 US 60W, Irvington. River Shack, 8659 KY 259S, McDaniels. Three Sisters' Cafe, 230 S. Main St., Hardinsburg. T-N-T Restaurant, 3442 US 60E, Harned. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Hardee's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Subway.
Shopping & 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 & Crafts, KY 401, Hudson.
Boating & Camping Cloverport RV Park, KY 105, Cloverport, 10 sites. Larry T's RV, 35 Collard Ln., Hardinsburg, 6 sites. Nick's Boat Dock, 342 KY 79S, McDaniels.
Golf Breckinridge County Community Golf Center, 904 KY 261S, Hardinsburg, 9 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Clover Creek Hunting Farms, 1172 Teller-Haycraft Ln., Hardinsburg. Yellowbank Public Wildlife Management Area, KY 259, in Breckinridge Co., 20 mi. N. of Hardinsburg, on the Ohio River. 6,775 acres in 4 tracts. Fishing, hiking, prim. camping, ramp, horseback riding in designated areas, ramp. Waterfowl refuge closed Oct. 15-Mar. 15. Handicap accessible. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Leitchfield Pop. 6,699. Grayson County seat. Off Wendell H. Ford W. Ky. Pkwy. exit 107, US 62, KY 259. Between Nolin Lake to S. & Rough River Lake to N. Moist (Grayson Co. Dry). Central Time.
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Home of Rough River Lake & Nolin Lake. Friendly assistance for tourists. 425 S. Main St., Leitchfield, KY 42754. www. graysoncountytourism.com 270.259.2735, 888.624.9951.
Airports Leitchfield-Grayson County Airport, KY 259, 7 mi. S. General aviation. 4,000 ft. lighted runway. Rough River Dam State Resort Airport, KY 79, Falls of Rough. General aviation. 3,200 ft. paved, lighted runway. Air camping.
Off Western Ky. Pkwy. on KY 79 between Leitchfield & Hardinsburg, 89 mi. SW. of Louisville via US 60. Open year-round. 637 acres on Rough River Lake near the dam. Lodge, restaurant & pool. www. parks.ky.gov 270.257.2311, 800.325.1713. See Ad, Page 5. Park Features: Pool, beach, marina, open & covered slips, ramp, fishing, pontoon boat rentals, hiking, mini-golf, picnicking, playground & planned recreation, Lady of the Lakes II boat tours, seasonal. Lodging: Lodge & cottages. Lodge, 40 rooms, restaurant, complete convention & meeting facilities for 400, gift shop. Cottages, 17 two bedroom. Open year-round. Camping: Seasonal. 66 sites with util., tent camping at airport, serv. bldg. (Resv. available). Golf & Tennis: 9-hole par 3 course, carts & club rentals; tennis courts. Special Park Events: Easter Eggstravaganza, Apr. 8. Magnolia 5K Run, July 14. Trash Bash, Sept. 9. Halloween Spooktacular, Oct. 20.
Lakes Nolin Lake
W. of I-65 via KY 88, KY 728 & KY 259, S. of Leitchfield. 5,790 acres. Extends 30-39 mi. into Grayson, Edmonson & Hart Cos. Fishing, boating, camping. Nolin River Dam, N. of Brownsville off KY 259. 166 ft. high, 980 ft. long. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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KY 79, KY 259, N. of US 62, W. Ky. Pkwy. & Leitchfield. 4,860 acres. Extends about 39 mi. along border of Breckinridge, Grayson & Hardin Cos. Fishing, boating, camping. Rough River Dam, 6 mi. E. of Falls of Rough. 1,590 ft. long, 130 ft. high, completed 1961. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Points of Interest The Centre on Main, 425 S. Main St. Renovated building now special events venue. Jack Thomas House, 122 E. Main St. Built by Grayson Co.'s 1st circuit clerk c. 1810. Historical library & museum. Tues.-Fri. 10-4. Middleground Golf, 2814 Lilac Rd. Manufacturers of golf clubs & baseball bats. By appt. Pine Knob Theatre, KY 79, Caneyville. June-Sept., Fri. & Sat. 8 pm.
Special Events State Park Events, Rough River Dam State Resort Park. Grayson County Opry, Old Judicial Center, Sat. Jan.-Apr., Nov.-Dec. Memorial Day Parade, 4th Sat. May. Freedom Festival, 2nd wknd. July.
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Frankfort Visitor Center, 100 Capital Ave. Open year-round Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Apr.-Oct. Sat. 9:30-2:30. Visitor Center Staff on duty to provide free maps, brochures & other information on dining, lodging & attractions in Kentucky's Capital City & the Bluegrass Region. www. visitfrankfort.com 800.960.7200, 502.875.8687. See Ad.
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The Carriage Shoppe, 402 Brandenburg Rd. Caught Ya Lookin', 115 Sequoia Dr. 27 Crossroads One Stop, 19 Green Farm Rd., Falls of Rough. Embry's Bike Shop, 602 N. Main St. 75 For Myself Florist, 202 W. White Oak St. Cynthiana Patty's Country Crafts, 8904 Elizabethtown Rd. Raye's Flowers, 107 E. Walnut St. Renegade Marine & Outdoor Center, 415 Commerce Dr. Rough River General Store, 14005 Falls of Rough Rd., Falls of Rough. 27 Vendors' Village, 1325 W. Elizabethtown Rd. 62 Whoop-de-do Design, 98 Public Sq.
Boating & Camping M & D Marina, 346 Peter Cave Ramp Rd. 460 Paris Ponderosa Boat Dock, 865 Ponderosa Rd., Clarkson. Georgetown U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Campsites on Nolin Lake: 27 Wax, KY 88, 110 sites, ramp. Fee area. 68 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Campsites64 on Rough River Lake: Axtel, KY 79 off KY 259, McDaniels, 41 sites, 117 prim. sites, ramp. Cave Creek, KY 736 off KY 79, NW. of Leitchfield, 16 sites, 70 prim. sites, ramp. Laurel Branch, KY 110 off KY 259, McDaniels, 25 sites, 52 prim. sites, ramp. North Fork, KY 259, McDaniels, 51 sites, 57 prim. sites, ramp. Wax Marina, KY 88, Clarkson.
Golf & Tennis The Falls Resort & Golf Club, 57 Jennie Green Rd., Falls of Rough, 18 holes. Legacy Golf Course, KY 259, 18 holes, rest. Rough River Dam State Resort Park, KY 79, 9 hole par 3, 5 courts.
Outdoor Adventure Buck Country Outfitters Hunting Lodge, 911 Old Hartford Rd., Caneyville, 6 units. Royal Farms & ATV Trails, 325 Lone Oak Rd., Clarkson.
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Points of Interest Berry Mansion, 700 Louisville Rd. Colonial Revival mansion built in 1900 460 by George Franklin Berry, a prominent distiller. On Natl. Reg. Elaborate music room features hand carved oak woodwork. By appt. Free. Buffalo Trace Distillery, 113 Great Buffalo Tr. Complimentary guided tours. Gift shop. Open year-round. Mon.-Fri. 9-3, Sat. 10-2. Capital City Museum, 325 Ann St. 200 yrs. of local history, politics, architecture, enterprise, misbehavior & everyday life in Frankfort. Mon.-Sat. 10-4. Capitol, Capital Ave. Kentucky State Capitol, completed 1910, houses executive offices, legislature & Ky. Supreme Court. Rotunda with a 212 ft. high dome, Daniel Boone mural, statues of Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Dr. Ephraim McDowell, Alben Barkley & Henry Clay, a bust of the late Col. Harland Sanders & the First Lady miniatures collection. Guided tours from the Capitol Tour Desk Mon.-Fri. 8:303:30, self-guided tours of 1st floor Sat. 10-2. Executive Mansion, E. of Capitol. Official home of Kentucky governors since 1914. Native limestone structure based on 18th Century French designs. Restored 1980-83. Tours Tues. & Thurs. 9 & 10 am. Reservations required. Floral Clock, behind State Capitol. Giant clock with 34 ft. face. Unique in that it does not lie flat but is tilted above a reflecting pool, supported by its 100 ton planter. Uses 20,000 plants, grown in state greenhouses, & seasonal decorations. Frank Lloyd Wright's Zeigler House, 509 Shelby St. Designed by the famous architect for Rev. Jesse R. Zeigler in 1910. Natl. Reg. Private residence.
Lexington's Bluegrass Region Frankfort Cemetery, 215 E. Main St. Graves of Daniel Boone (17341820) & his wife Rebecca. Magnificent view of Capitol & downtown Frankfort. Open 8 am-dark. Frankfort Convention Center, 405 Mero St. A convention, sports & special events facility with 10,000 sq. ft., seating for 5,300, parking garage.
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See Frankfort by trolley with over 20 stops at the area attractions & landmarks. Discounts at local businesses & a free Frankfort bus transfer with a trolley stamp. Tues.-Fri. 10-3. Free. Schedule available at www.frankfort.ky.gov. 502.875.8595, TDD 502.875.8582. See Ad. Historical Walking Tours, 39 historical attractions along a marked route. Maps at Frankfort Visitor Center. Josephine Sculpture Park, 3355 Lawrenceburg Rd. Large scale outdoor sculpture exhibit, visitor center, artist residency & internship programs. Daily dawn-dusk. Free. Kentucky Department for Libraries & Archives, 300 Coffee Tree Rd. State Library, open Mon.-Fri. 10-4, circulates a collection of over 41,000 volumes, 13,500 multimedia titles. State Archives, open Mon.-Fri. 10-4, has holdings consisting of more than 100,000 cubic feet of state & local government records & 60,000 rolls of microfilmed public records dating from 1780 to the present.
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US 60, 3 mi. W. 232 acre farm, picnic facilities, 5 mi. of hiking trails, 2 fishing lakes. Open year-round sunrise to sunset. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources. fw.ky.gov 502.564.3400. See Ad, Page 135. Kentucky Military History Museum, 125 E. Main St. In the Old State Arsenal, built 1850. Explores Ky.'s rich military tradition through personal stories & artifacts. Mar. 10-Dec. Wed. 10-4, Thurs. 10-8, FriSat. 10-5. Check in at Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History. Kentucky River Cruises, Riverview Park, 400 Wilkinson Blvd. 1 1/2 hr. tours Apr.-Oct. Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10:30 am, Wed. 6 pm. Free. Resv. at Capital City Museum. Kentucky State University, 400 E. Main St. Est. 1886. Enrolls 2,300. 308 acre campus, 204 acre research farm, 300 acre environmental education center. State liberal arts university. Center for Excellence in the Study of Kentucky African Americans, aquaculture research center. Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Coffee Tree Rd. off KY 676. Unique memorial with the names of 1,100 Kentuckians killed in Vietnam etched in the granite plaza. The giant sundial's shadow touches each name on the anniversary of his death. The names of 22 missing veterans are behind the sundial so the shadow never touches them. Free. Liberty Hall Historic Site, 202-218 Wilkinson St. Liberty Hall, built 1796, & Orlando Brown House, built 1835. Original furnishings, formal gardens. Tours of the historic homes of Ky. Senator John Brown & his son Orlando Brown. Tues.-Sat. 10:30, noon, 1:30 & 3. Adm. $4. Old Governor's Mansion, 420 High St. Restored Federal mansion which served as the governor's mansion 1798-1914, Lt. Governor's residence until 2002. Old State Capitol, 300 W. Broadway. Greek Revival structure designed by Gideon Shryock, completed 1830. Served as Ky.'s State House until 1910. Natl. Historic Landmark. Mar. 10-Dec. Wed. 10-4, Thurs. 10-8, Fri.-Sat. 10-5. Check in at Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History.
Longest Day of Play, Lakeview Park, June 21. Commonwealth Veterans Celebration, Capitol View Park, July 4. Franklin County Fair & Horse Show, Lakeview Park, July 16-22. 127 Corridor Sale, US 127, Aug. 2-5. Kentucky Book Fair, Frankfort Convention Complex, Nov. 10. Candlelight Tour, downtown, 3rd Thurs. Nov. Christmas Parade, Dec. 1. Lighting of the Distillery, Buffalo Trace Distillery, Dec. 6.
Lodging America's Best Value Inn, I-64 exit 53B, 46 units. Best Western Parkside Inn, I-64 exit 58, 99 units. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 502.695.6111.
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635 Versailles Rd. 61 units. Free continental breakfast, free HBO & cable with remote, free USA Today, free wi-fi & local calls. Refrigerator & microwave. Outdoor pool. Truck parking. www.bluegrassinn.com 502.695.1800, 800.322.1802. Capital Plaza Hotel, 405 Wilkinson Blvd., 189 units, rest. Days Inn, I-64 exit 53B, 122 units. Fairfield Inn & Suites, I-64 exit 58, 90 units. Hampton Inn, I-64 exit 53B, 123 units. Holiday Inn Express, I-64 exit 53, 70 units. Meek House Bed & Breakfast, 119 E. 3rd St., 2 units. The Meeting House Bed & Breakfast, 519 Ann St., 4 units, rest.
Restaurants Adelia's Bakery & Cafe, 1140 US 127S. Bistro 241, 241 W. Main St. Buddy's Pizza, 212 W. Broadway. Candleberry Tea Room, 1502 Louisville Rd. Casa Fiesta, 801 Louisville Rd. The Dragon Pub, 103 W. Main St. Gibby's, 204 W. Broadway. Jim's Seafood, 950 Wilkinson Blvd. 502.223.7448. Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 W. Broadway. La Fiesta Grande Restaurant Mexicana, 314 Versailles Rd. Melanie's, 328 St. Clair St. Melissa's Capitol Cottage Cafe, 334 St. Clair St. Miguel's Restaurante, 1530 Versailles Rd. Rick's White Light Diner, 114 Bridge St. Serafini, 243 W. Broadway.
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Indian Gap Rd.,12 mi. N. off US 127 near Swallowfield. 45 rearing ponds, hatching house, office buildings & feed house. Fish used to stock farm ponds & public lakes & for research. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources. fw.ky.gov 502.564.7863. See Ad, Page 135. Rebecca Ruth Candy & Tours, 112 E. 2nd St. Open year-round Mon.-Sat. 10-6. Tours Jan.-Nov. Mon.-Sat. 10-5:30. Adm $2.
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1 Sportsman's Ln., 5 mi. from I-64. Enjoy one of Frankfort's top tourist attractions. Experience Kentucky's diverse regional ecosystems & the wealth of fish, plants & animals that make this their home. Tues.-Sat., hrs. subject to change. Ky. Fishing & Hunting Licenses. fw.ky.gov 502.564.7863. See Ad, Page 135. Switzer Covered Bridge, off KY 1262, over North Elkhorn Creek. Built by George Hockensmith c. 1855. 126 ft. long, 11 ft. wide. Howe truss design. Each entrance has a sawtooth edge. Rebuilt 1998. On Natl. Reg. Pedestrian traffic only. Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway. "Kentucky Journey" exhibit from prehistoric Kentucky to present. Martin F. Schmidt Research Library, genealogy research & collections library. Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 10-Dec. Wed. 10-4, Thurs. 10-8, Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10-5. Adm. $4, library free.
Special Events Reforest Frankfort, Apr. 7. Derby Breakfast, Capitol grounds, May 5. Kentucky Herb Festival, Lakeview Park, May 12. Salato Bourbon Sampler, Salato Wildlife Education Center, June 2. Capital Expo Festival, Fountain Place, downtown, June 7-9. Living in History Home & Garden Tour, June 9.
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Broadway Clay, 223 W. Broadway. 259 Falls of Capital Cellars, 227 W. Broadway. Rough Capital Gallery of Contemporary Art,Rough 314 Lewis St. River Lake Completely Kentucky, 237 Broadway. Country Place Jamboree, 60 Old Sheep79Pen54 Rd. Leitchfield The Gift Box, 1500 Louisville Rd. Caneyville Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St. WY Y PK The Irish Sea Celtic Shop, 333 62 W. Broadway. NK TER S E Jennifer Zingg Studio & Gallery, 237 Wright W St. 259 FORD Old Capitol Antiques, 231 W. Broadway. DELL H NOLIN WEN Paul Sawyier Art Gallery, 3445D Versailles Rd. LAKE SP Poor Richard's Books, 233 W. Broadway. Prodigy Vineyards & Winery, 3445 Versailles Rd. Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Cafe, 200 W. Broadway. Wilma's Linen & Lace, 202 W. Broadway.
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Purchase Kentucky Fishing Licenses, Hunting Licenses, various permits & Kentucky Afield subscriptions for yourself or as gifts for others 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visa, Mastercard, Discover. Buy online at fw.ky.gov or call the Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources 877.598.2401. See Ad, Page 135. A Little Bit of Heaven Riding Stable, 3226 Sullivan Ln. T. N. Sullivan Wildlife Management Area, US 127, 5.1 mi. N. of Frankfort, to Sullivan Ln. (KY 1262). 146 acres. Old fields & pastures. Foot access to Elkhorn Creek. Fishing. No camping, no horseback riding. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Lawrenceburg Pop. 10,505. Anderson County seat, est. 1820. US 127 & US 62, 12 mi. S. of Frankfort, 25 mi. W. of Lexington. Wet. Eastern Time.
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Lake Beaver Lake, Beaver Lake Rd., 10 mi. SW. off US 62. 148 acres. Built in 1963. Fishing (largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish), dock, boat rentals, ramp (fee). Universal access. Shad for bait prohibited. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Points of Interest FOUR ROSES DISTILLERY
1224 Bonds Mill Rd. Nestled on the banks of the Salt River, the distillery, with its unique Spanish Mission style architecture, has been in operation since 1911. Nat. Reg. Tours year-round Mon.Sat. every hour 9-3, Sun. noon-3. Closed major holidays. www. fourroses.us 502.839.3436. Healing Fields for our Kentucky Fallen, 725 W. Broadway. Permanent tribute to Ky. service men & women who have fallen in the war on terror. Wild Turkey Distillery, 1525 Tyrone Rd. Tours Mon.-Sat. at 9, 10:30, 12:30, 2:30 & 3:30, Mar.-Dec. Sun. 1, 2 & 3.
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For detailed information on all events or attractions, including the Kentucky Horse Park, visit the Information Center at 399 Outlet Center Dr., Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-4, Sun. 1-4 or write PO Box 825, Dept. KTG-2011, Georgetown, KY 40324. www.georgetownky.com 502.863.2547, 888.863.8600. See Ad.
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Airport Georgetown/Scott County Regional Airport, US 460, 5 mi. E. of I-75. General aviation. 5,500 ft. runway.
Points of Interest Cardome Center Historic Site & Museum of the Written Word, 800 Cincinnati Pk. Former Catholic convent & boarding school now a center for the study of language & literature. Elkhorn Creek, a 99 mi. creek excellent for canoeing, kayaking & fishing.
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400 E. College St. Est. 1787. Enrolls approx. 1,900. Historic 104 acre campus. Site of Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp. Library houses Dr. Donald L. & Dorothy Jacobs Art Gallery, open to the public, free. www.georgetowncollege.edu 502.863.8000. See Ad.
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229 E. Main St. The museum's mission is to provide exhibits & programs celebrating community history & tell the stories of the citizens of Georgetown & Scott Co. Presents over 2 centuries of modern history with rotating exhibits highlighting particular points of interest. Mon.-Fri. 9-4, Sat. 10-4. Free. www.scottcountymuseum. org 502.863.6201. See Ad. Ice House Gallery, 114 S. Water St. Working art gallery in a restored 1890s building.
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1841 Paynes Depot Rd. A 92 acre retirement & rescue facility for 80 former race horses, such as 1988 Eclipse winner Sunshine Forever, Super Derby winner Wallenda, one of the greatest sons of Damascus, Ogygian, & "Seabiscuit" star Popcorn Deelites. Tours daily by appt. www.oldfriendsequine.org 502.863.1775. See Ad. Royal Spring Park, Main & S. Water Sts. The site of Royal Spring, which was discovered in 1774 & gushes forth 25 million gallons of water per day. Log Cabin Museum, built by freed slave in 1874 & where it is believed Rev. Elijah Craig made the 1st bourbon whiskey in 1789. Seasonal. Scott County Arts & Cultural Center, 117 N. Water St. Home for the arts in the old Scott Co. Jail building. Tues.-Sat. noon-4. St. Francis de Sales Mission, US 460, 7 mi. W. Built in 1820 for Kentucky's second Catholic congregation. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, I-75 exit 126, 2.5 mi. E. on Cherry Blossom Way. Visitor Center exhibits & free tours of Stamping, Plastics, Body Weld & Assembly. Mon.-Fri.
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US 460W, 1 mi. W. of downtown. Natl. Reg. Landmark, c. 1857. The grandest & largest Greek Revival house in Ky. One of the finest mid-19th century classical buildings in the country. Summer home of the Wards, associated with famed Southern Belle, Sallie Ward. Open 1st wknd. Apr.-Dec., for special events & by appt. www.wardhall.net 859.396.4257. See Ad.
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US 25N, adjacent to the Cardome Centre. The official Kentucky-Japan Friendship Garden. Enjoy six acres of winding paths, arched bridges, lanterns, Raku pottery center, Tea House, Japanese Koi ponds & Zen rock gardens. Stroll daily or call for a group tour. www.yuko-en. com 502.316.4554. See Ad.
Special Events Scott County Antique Show, Scott Co. High School, Mar. 17-18. Southern Knights Car Cruise, Factory Stores of America, Apr.-Oct. Ward Hall Open House, Ward Hall, Apr.-Dec. 1st wknd. Georgetown International Kite & Culture Festival, Cardome Center, Apr. 21-22. NGA Pro Golf Tour, May. Harvest Trail Sidewalk Sale, downtown, May 15 & Sept. 19. Oxford Antique Market, 2750 Oxford Village Ln., May 19 & Sept. 15. Gayla Bluegrass Combined Driving Event, 3329 Cynthiana Rd., May 19-20. Bluegrass Cycling Club "Horsey Hundred," May 26-27. Scott County Kiwanis Fair, Scott Co. Park, June. Thursday on the Square, Thurs. June-Sept. Taste of Georgetown, June 28. 4th of July Parade, downtown & Scott Co. Park, July. Sweet Corn Festival, Evans Orchard, July. Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp, Toyota Stadium, Georgetown College, late July-mid Aug. Harvest Trail, Sept. 1-Oct. 31. Sadieville in September, Sadieville, Sept. 8. Apple Festival, Evans Orchard, Sept. 8-9. Harvest Day, Quest Farm, Sept. 8-9.
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Ky.'s only festival dedicated to the horse, in downtown Georgetown Oct. 4-7. Fireman's Chili Cook-off Oct. 4, Children's Parade Oct. 5, Grand Parade of Horses Oct. 6, Horse Show Oct. 7. Exhibits, concessions, arts & crafts & live entertainment on wknd. Full schedule available at www.festivalofthehorse.info 502.863.2547. See Ad, Page 9. Whispering Woods Haunted Trail, Whispering Woods Riding Stables, Oct. 12-13, 19-20, 26-27. Spook-tacular Day, downtown, Oct. 31. Gallery & Gift Holiday Market, Scott Co. Arts & Cultural Center, Nov.-Dec. Dickens Downtown, Dec. Georgetown Christmas Parade, downtown, Dec. 1. Christmas Open House, Ward Hall, Dec. 1-2. Georgetown Community Hospital Ladies Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar, 1140 Lexington Rd., Dec. 14.
Lodging Baymont Inn, I-75 exit 126, 59 units. Best Western Plus Georgetown Corporate Center, 132 Darby Dr., 67 units. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 502.868.0055. Blackridge Hall Bed & Breakfast, 4055 Paris Pk., 6 units. Comfort Suites, I-75 exit 126, 67 units. Country Inn & Suites, I-75 exit 126, 65 units. 502.868.6800. Days Inn, I-75 exit 129, 67 units.
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I-75 exit 126. Free hot breakfast with eggs, sausage & do-it-yourself waffles. Spacious rooms, high speed internet, cable TV, HBO, TVG, ESPN, Lifetime movies, hair dryer, iron/board, coffeemaker. Suites with sofa sleeper & micro/frig. Fitness center, business center, meeting room, convenience store, guest laundry. www.marriott. com/lexgt 502.868.9955. Gayla Guest Quarters, 3329 Cynthiana Rd., 1 unit. Hampton Inn, I-75 exit 126, 75 units. Hilton Garden Inn, I-75 exit 126, 108 units, rest. Holiday Inn, I-75 exit 126, 85 units. Jordan Farm Bed & Breakfast, 4091 Newtown Pk., 3 units. Knights Inn, I-75 exit 125N or 126S, 80 units. Magnolia Inn, 320 E. Main St., 3 units. Microtel Inn, I-75 exit 126, 79 units. Motel 6, I-75 exit 129, 98 units. Pineapple Inn Bed & Breakfast, 645 S. Broadway, 4 units. Super 8, I-75 exit 126, 62 units. Whispering Woods, 265 Wright Ln., 1 unit, prim. camping. Winner's Circle Motel, I-75 exit 125N or 126S, 73 units.
Restaurants Asian Royal Buffet, 109 Lawson Dr. Camino Grande, 1252 Paris Pk. Fat Boy's Barbeque, 2176 Cincinnati Pk. FatKats Pizzeria & Restaurant, 3073 Paris Pk. Fava's Restaurant, 159 E. Main St. Galvin's, 135 E. Main St. The Georgetown Cheese Store & More, 230 Connector Rd. Lock & Key Coffee House & Cafe, 201 E. Main St. Mi Mexico, I-75 exit 125N/126S. Plum Tree Restaurant, 1247 Paris Pk. Rodney's on Broadway, 222 N. Broadway. Sam's Restaurant, 1973 Lexington Rd. Sapporo Japanese Steakhouse, 108 Osbourne Way. Thai Garden, 221 N. Broadway. Upbeat Cafe, 117 N. Broadway. Wilshire's, 124 Gen. John Payne Blvd.
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Shopping & Entertainment Burr Oak Tack & Morgan Horses, 2179 Cincinnati Rd. Carriage House, 1260 Paris Pk. Central Kentucky Antique Mall, 114 E. Main St. Country Peddler Shoppe, 218 E. Main St. Factory Stores of America, I-75 exit 126. 502.868.0682. 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 & Gretchen's, 136 W. Main St. Life's Creative Journey, 116 N. Broadway. Suff's Furniture & Oriental Rugs, 228 E. Main St. Suzanne's Gifts on Main, 149 E. Main St. Twisted Twigs, 146 S. Hamilton St.
Boating & Camping Elkhorn Creek, at Cardome Park, US 25N; Great Crossing Park, US 227N; Oser Landing, US 460E.
WHISPERING HILLS RV PARK
257 Rogers Gap Rd., I-75 exit 129, W. to US 25. A Good Sam RV Park. 221 sites with water, electric, sewer & wi-fi. Playground, pool, fishing pond, bathhouses, laundry. Pet friendly. No ATVs. www. whisperinghillsrv.com 502.863.2552.
Golf & Tennis Canewood Golf Course, 124 Gen. John Payne Blvd., 18 holes. Cherry Blossom Golf & Country Club, I-75 exit 126, 18 holes. Coal Ridge Golf Course, 100 Coal Ridge Rd., 18 holes. Longview Golf Course, 3243 Frankfort Pk., 18 holes. Scott County Park, US 25N, 6 lighted courts.
Outdoor Adventure Bi-Water Farm, 877 Cincinnati Rd. Bill's Live Fish Farm, 1588 Carrick Pk. Evans Orchard & Cider Mill, 180 Stone Rd. Quest Farm, 627 Glass Pk. The Vineyards at Longview Hunting Resort, 3243 Frankfort Pk. Whispering Woods Riding Stables, 265 Wright Ln.
Paris Pop. 8,553. Bourbon County seat, est. 1789. US 27, 68, NE. of Lexington. Wet. Eastern Time.
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Come & see why our motto is "Horses, History & Hospitality." Stop by our Visitor Center 720 High St., Paris, KY 40361. www.parisky. com 859.987.8744. See Ad.
Points of Interest Cane Ridge Meeting House & Shrine, KY 537, off US 460 NE. of Paris. 1791 blue-ash log meeting house is the largest one room log building in the U.S. Shrine to Christian unity, museum, graveyard. Apr.-Oct. Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5. Donations.
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Colville Covered Bridge, 4 mi. NW. of Millersburg, on Colville Rd., over Hinkston Creek. Built 1877 by Jacob Bower. 128 ft. long, 13 ft., 2 in. wide, single span, of multiple king post truss design. Renovated in 2001 due to extensive flood damage. On Natl. Reg. Open to traffic. Duncan Tavern Historic Center, 323 High St. Built of native limestone by Maj. Joseph Duncan in 1788. Tavern hosted such travelers as Daniel Boone, Simon Kenton, Isaac Shelby & Michael Stoner. Ky. D.A.R. headquarters. Apr.-Dec. Tours Wed.-Sat. 1:30 $8. John Fox Jr. Genealogical Library Tues.-Sat. 10-4, $5. Garden Club of Kentucky Headquarters, 616 Pleasant St. Nannine Clay Wallis Home built c. 1851. Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum, 4 acres with 70 species of trees & restored carriage house. Arboretum open sunrise-sunset. Free. Hopewell Museum, 800 Pleasant St. Museum of local history & Ky. fine arts, children's activity center. Housed in 1909 Beaux Arts post office building. Wed.-Sat. noon-5, Sun. 2-4. Adm. $3. Horse Farm Area, Winchester Rd. Outstanding thoroughbred horse farms. By appt. only. Jacob Spears Home, KY 1876, off US 27W. Stone dwelling c. 1788, stone warehouse & springhouse where Jacob Spears made, stored & named his Bourbon whiskey. External view only.
Special Events 400 Mile Sale, US 68/80, May 31-June 2. BourbonCountyFair&HorseShow,BourbonFairgrounds,June14-23. Central Kentucky Steam & Gas Engine Show, July. Chautauqua Festival, Millersburg, Sept. Pumpkin Festival, late Sept. Secretariat Festival, late Sept. Country Festival & Back 40 Nature Walk, Reed Valley Orchard, Oct. 6. Accutran Holiday Bazaar, Nov. Christmas Parade, Dec. 1.
Lodging Best Western Paris Inn, 2011 Alverson Dr., 49 units. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 859.987.0779. Country Charm Historic Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast, 505 Hutchison Rd., 3 units. The Guesthouse at Rosecrest Farm, 1276 Winchester Rd., 1 unit. The Treehouse at Stoner Creek, 131 Taylor Ave., 2 units.
Restaurants Clay's Downtown Restaurant, 730 Main St. La Esperanza, 611 Main St. Lil's Place, 627 Main St. Lu Lu's, 602 Main St. Paradise Cafe, 731 Main St. Perico's Mexican Restaurant, 4221 Lexington Rd. Varden's Cafe, Specialty Foods & Emporium, 509 Main St. Familiar Food: US 27/68, Arby's, Domino's, Giovanni's, Great Wall Chinese, Hardee's, Jerry's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Papa John's, Sonic, Subway, Taco Tico, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Ardery's Antiques & Collectibles, 627 Main St. Bourbon Antiques, 127 Main St. Cotton Pickin Boutique, 429 Main St. Fairbanks Antiques & Stuff, 420 Main St. Frames on Main Gallery, 630 Main St. Graham's Antiques, 108 E. 4th St. Loch Lea Antiques, 624 Main St. Paris/Bourbon County Farmer's Market, 720 High St. Quillin Leather & Tack, 1929 Main St. Reed Valley Orchard, 239 Lail Ln. White Horse Gallery, 431 Main St.
Golf Houston Oaks Golf Course, 555 Houston Oaks Dr., 18 holes. Shady Brook Golf Club, 444 Hutchison Rd., 9 holes.
Carlisle Pop. 2,010. Nicholas County seat, est. 1816. 36 mi. NE. of Lexington, on KY 36 at US 68 & US 27. Downtown district on Natl. Reg. Scenic rural country roads first used by pioneers as early as the 1780s. Wet. Eastern Time.
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US 68, Mt. Olivet, between Paris & Maysville. 1,037 acres on the site of what is called the last battle of the Revolution in Ky., Aug. 1782. www.parks.ky.gov 859.289.5507, 800.443.7008. See Ad, Page 5. Park Features: 80 ft. olympic pool (fee), bathhouse, hiking trails, conference center, picnic shelters, playground, mini-golf (fee), gift shop. Monument to pioneers (including Daniel Boone's son) who died in Indian ambush. Museum, adm. fee.
Lexington's Bluegrass Region Blue Licks State Park Nature Preserve, in Blue Licks State Park. Protects a federally endangered plant, Short's Goldenrod. This plant grows along the rocky glade openings, & a remnant of the buffalo trace that once led to the salt licks. Open to the public for hiking, birding & nature study. Lodging: Lodge & cottages. Lodge, 32 rooms, Hidden Waters Restaurant, 2 meeting rooms, private dining room. Cottages, 2 executive cottages. Open year-round. Camping: 51 sites. (Resv. available).
Lake Lake Carnico, KY 1455, 3.3 mi. N. of Carlisle. 150 acres. Beach, fishing, ramp, dock.
Points of Interest Carlisle Passenger Depot, 101 Market St. Built in 1912 by L & N Railroad & renovated in 1981 by Nicholas Co. Historical Society. Daniel & Rebecca Boone's Cabin, 3 mi. from KY 36 & US 68. Boone's last home in Ky., 1795-1799. Tours by appt. Downtown Historic District, Courthouse Sq. Features an intact 19th century commercial district, 350 buildings on Natl. Reg. Kentucky Doll & Toy Museum, 106 W. Main St. Displays of antique dolls, doll houses & toys. Mon.-Fri. 11-4. $2. Mercury Building, 234 N. Locust St. Renovated building with 1969 fire engine, replica fire pole & memorial to firemen killed at World Trade Center. Neal Welcome Center, 108 W. Main St. Thurs.-Sat. 10-4. Genealogy library, old country store & museum. Old Nicholas County Jail, Jailer's Home & Dungeon, 120 W. Main St. Home built 1820-24, dungeon cells built 1857 & housed prisoners in the 1850s-1890s. Open 2nd Thurs. each month.
Special Events 400 Mile Sale, US 68/80, May 31-June 2. Blackberry Festival, Main St., July 4-7. Nicholas County Fair, West End Park, July/Aug. Saturday in Carlisle, Courthouse Sq., Sept. 29. Haunted House & Dungeon, Main St., Oct. 27-31.
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US 68, between Paris & Maysville. 32 room lodge on the Licking River, all rooms with patio or balcony, restaurant, meeting rooms, 2 executive cottages. Museum & gift shop, campground, miniature golf. www.parks.ky.gov 859.289.5507, 800.443.7008. See Ad, Page 5.
Restaurants 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 & Entertainment Allison's Concrete, 8355 Maysville Rd. Carlisle Gifts, 134 E. Main St. Garrett's Furniture Company, 222 W. Main St.
Outdoor Adventure Clay Wildlife Management Area, Nicholas & Fleming Cos., 8 mi. NE. on KY 32, take KY 3315. 6,791 acres. Prim. camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, ramp. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Cynthiana Pop. 6,402. Harrison County seat, est. 1793. US 27, 62, on the Licking River. Named for 2 daughters of settler Robert Harrison. Wet. Eastern Time.
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Points of Interest Battle Grove Cemetery, 531 E. Pike St. Burial ground of Confederate War dead during 1864 Civil War battle. Cynthiana/Harrison County Museum, 124 S. Walnut St. Local history exhibits including Civil War, covered bridges & tobacco. Fri. & Sat.10-5. Free. Harrison County Courthouse, 111 S. Main St. Built 1853. Papers of Henry Clay, who practiced law here about 1801. Earlier log courthouse built 1790 still stands. Harrison County Old Jail, 203 W. Pike St. Unique two story stone jail & exercise yard built in 1888 completely with hand tools. Indian Creek Baptist Church, Millersburg Pk. Oldest church W. of the Allegheny Mountains still in continuous use. Morgan's Raids at Cynthiana, 201 S. Main St. Audio self-guided driving tour of John Hunt Morgan's two Civil War raids.
Special Events Raggedy Ann Festival, Apr. 21. City of Berry Festival, June. Fabulous 4th, July 4. Harrison County Fair, US 27S, July 5-14. Born to Run 5K Walk/Run, Sept. 8. Taste of Harrison County, Sept. 8. Ghost Walks, Sept.-Nov. Twilight Christmas Parade, Dec. 1.
Lodging Evergreen Motel, US 27N, 27 units. Hawks Nest Bed & Breakfast, 2433 KY 32W, 5 units. Seldon Renaker Inn, 113 S. Walnut St., 4 units. Side Saddle Inn Bed & Breakfast, 5322 KY 36W, 4 units. Sylvandell Farms Bed & Breakfast, 254 Sylvandell Rd., 1 unit.
Restaurants Biancke's Restaurant, 102 S. Main St. China House Restaurant, 109 E. Bridge St. Don Senor, 810 US 27S. Family Fare Cafe, 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.
Shopping & Entertainment A J Flowers & Gifts, 116 S. Main St. Especially for You, 134 S. Main St. Rohs Opera House, 133 E. Pike St. Serendipity on Main, 211 N. Main St. Teabeary Gifts, 108 S. Main St.
Boating & Camping Setter Ridge Outfitters, 205 S. Main St.
Outdoor Adventure Quiet Trails State Nature Preserve, off Pugh's Ferry Rd. near Sunrise, on the Licking River. Diverse birds, trees & wildflowers, over 20 species of mussels from the Licking River. Open to the public for hiking, birding & nature study.
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The Kentucky Horse Park is our state's unique tribute to one of its most famous industries. The park honors horses in a panorama of activities as well as highlighting their relationship to man. Horses are celebrated via a film, various horse shows, historic barns, padWilmore Camp Nelson docks and the incomparable International Museum of the Horse, a Smithsonian affiliate. The park is located in Lexington, off scenic Iron Works Pk., I-75 exit 120. www.kyhorsepark.com 800.678.8813, 859.233.4303. See Ad. Park Hours: Mar. 15-Oct. 31, daily 9-5. Nov. 1-Mar. 14, Wed.-Sun. 9-5. The park is closed Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Pop. 295,803. 2nd largest Kentucky city. Fayette County seat, est. Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Check 1780. I-64, I-75, Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Pkwy. Lexington is the website or call for any schedule change. heart of the Bluegrass & the "Horse Capital of the World." Lexington Admission Fees: received its name from a group of patriotic hunters who camped Mar. 15-Oct. 31 adults $16, children (7-12) $8, 6 & under free when there just a few weeks after the first battle of the Revolutionary War accompanied by a paying adult; Nov. 1-Mar. 14 adults $10, children $5. at Lexington, Mass., in 1775. Wet. Eastern Time. Winning Ticket Season Pass: Adults $40, Children 7-12 $25. Richmond Includes unlimited admission for one year to the film, museums, galleries, gift shop, farrier shop, tack shop, Parade of Breeds preBerea sentation, Hall of Champions presentation, horse drawn trolley, free parking and admission to most special events. Horseback riding and pony rides are not included in any ticket and must be purchased separately. Group rates are available for groups of 15 627 or more persons by reservation. Contact Group Sales, 859.259.4225, 859.233.4303 ext. 225 or groupsales@kyhorsepark.com. Fort Park Features: The wide-screen film "Rein of Nobility," horse Boonesborough SPworking barns, Parade of Breeds drawn trolley, specialty gift shop, show, International Museum of the Horse featuring the Al-Marah White Hall Horse Galleries, Man o' War Memorial, Secretariat statue, Arabian SHS 388 including Cigar, and the American Saddlebred Hall of Champions Museum, "The Showplace for Saddlebreds." Amenities include restaurant, arenas and horse show facilities, meeting rooms, picnic Richmond areas, horseback riding and pony rides. Camping: 260 site resort52 campground with water and electrical hookups, grocery, laundry, multi-purpose building, playground, planned recreation (Memorial Day-Labor Day), basketball court, tennis court, volleyball, horseshoe pits & fire rings. Rates: Apr. 1-Nov. 15 $29/ 75 499on holiday/special weekends; Nov. 52 up to night 8 people; $35/night 25 16-Mar. 31 $23/night up to 8 people. www.parks.ky.gov 859.259.4257, Berea 800.370.6416 or campground@kyhorsepark.com. 888.4KY.PARK, 21 Park Events: Special 421 throughout the year including: More than 100 events Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Apr. 26-29. Kentucky Spring Premier Hunter Jumper Show, May 9-20. High Hope Steeplechase, May 20. Egyptian Event, June 5-9. Festival of the Bluegrass, June 7-10. Mid-America Miniature Horse Association Julep Cup Show, July 6-8. North American Junior & Young Rider Championships, July 18-22. BreyerFest, July 20-22. Kentucky Summer I Hunter Jumper Show, July 25-29. Kentucky Summer II Hunter Jumper Show, Aug. 1-5. USEF Pony Finals, Aug. 8-12. Halloween Camp-Out, Oct. 19-21, 26-28. Alltech National Horse Show, Oct. 31-Nov. 4. Southern Lights, Nov. 16-Dec. 31. For calendar information write Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy., Lexington, KY 40511 or visit www.kyhorsepark.com. 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511 29
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Lexington's Bluegrass Region Waveland State Historic Site
5 mi. S. 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.15, Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5; Dec. 16Dec. 23 Tues.-Sat. 10-3. Tours on the hour, last tour 1 hr. before closing. Adm. $7, srs. $6, students $4.
Points of Interest ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Gallery, arts center, performance space, dance studios & headquarters of LexArts, local arts council. Mon.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. noon-4:30. Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, 120 Sycamore Rd. Estate of 19th century statesman Henry Clay. Guided tour of 18 room mansion, gift shop, seasonal cafe, 6 original outbuildings, 17 wooded acres & formal garden. Tues.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. 1-4. Closed Jan.-Feb. Adm. $9. Gratz Park, bordered by 2nd, 3rd, Market & Mill Sts. Landmark Park on Natl. Reg. Lined by many historic homes, Allen Fountain, early Transylvania Univ. bldg., "The Kitchen." Horse Farms in the Bluegrass, a good driving tour includes Paris Pk., Iron Works Pk., Yarnalton Rd., Elkchester Rd., Rice Rd. & Versailles Rd. Several hundred horse farms, ranging from a few acres to about 6,000 acres, are within a 35 mi. radius of Lexington. The farms are private but some are open for tours by appt. For information call the Lexington Convention & Visitors Bureau. Hunt-Morgan House, 201 N. Mill St. Built c. 1814 by John Wesley Hunt, Ky.'s first millionaire. Family home of Civil War Gen. John Hunt Morgan. Home of the Alexander T. Hunt Civil War Museum. Tours Wed.-Fri. 1-4 on the hr., Sat. 10-3, Sun. 1-4. Closed mid Dec.-mid Mar. Adm. $7. Keeneland Race Course, 4201 Versailles Rd. National Historic Landmark thoroughbred racetrack est. 1936. Live racing Wed.-Sun. Spring Meet Apr. 6-27 & Fall Meet Oct. 5-27. Post time 1:15 pm. Gen. adm. $5, reserved seats Wed.-Thurs. $8, Fri.-Sun. $10. Lexington Cemetery, 833 W. Main St. Landscaped grounds, 3 lakes, Henry Clay Monument, graves of V.P. John C. Breckinridge, author James Lane Allen, Gen. John Hunt Morgan, Coach Adolph Rupp & other notable Lexington citizens. Daily 8-5. Loudoun House, 209 Castlewood Dr. Art gallery, studio spaces & offices of the Lexington Art League. Tues.-Fri. 10-4, Sat. 1-4. Free.
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578 W. Main St. Two story, late Georgian house built 1803-06. The home of the Todd family, including daughter Mary, future wife of President Abraham Lincoln. 14 room house contains period furniture, family portraits & possessions of the Todds & Lincolns. Museum store & formal garden. Mar. 15-Nov. 30, guided tours Mon.-Sat. 10-3 (closes at 4). Adm. charged. www.mtlhouse.org 859.233.9999.
Museums American Saddlebred Museum, I-75 exit 120, at the Kentucky Horse Park. Film & exhibits featuring the American Saddlebred Horse. Adm. included with Kentucky Horse Park ticket.
THE ART MUSEUM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Rose St. & Euclid Ave. Lexington's premier art museum with collections ranging from ancient to contemporary & a full schedule of engaging special exhibitions. Tues.-Sun. noon-5, Fri. noon-8. www. uky.edu/ArtMuseum 859.257.5716. Aviation Museum of Kentucky, 4029 Airport Rd. Blue Grass Airport. Planes & exhibits including women in aviation, WWI & WWII displays, children's simulator. Tues.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5. Adm. $7. Explorium of Lexington, 440 W. Short St. Tues.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5. Adm. $7.
HEADLEY-WHITNEY MUSEUM
4435 Old Frankfort Pk., New Circle Rd. exit 6, outbound on Old Frankfort Pk. A decorative & fine arts museum with jewelry, bibelots, natural history objects & changing exhibitions situated amond horse farms. Tues.-Fri. 10-5, Sat.-Sun. noon-5. Adults $10, seniors & students $7. www.headley-whitney.org 859.255.6653.
H INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE HORSE
Kentucky Horse Park. A Smithsonian Affiliate. The largest & most comprehensive equine museum in the world. The museum traces man's history with the horse & features racing memorabilia including the famous Calumet Farm Collection. The Al-Marah Arabian Horse Galleries opened in a new 8,000 sq. ft. wing in 2010. www. kyhorsepark.com 859.233.4303, 800.678.8813. See Ad. Lexington History Museum, 215 W. Main St. Regional history museum on the Courtyard Square. Fri., Sun.-Fri. noon-4, Sat. 10-4. Adm. $5.
Theatres Carriage House Theatre, 154 W. Bell Ct. Home to the Studio Players. Downtown Arts Center, 141 E. Main St. Home of LexArts box office, Stoll Keenon Ogden City Gallery, Ann Tower Gallery & Black Box Theater. Kentucky Theater, 214 E. Main St. Renovated 1922 theatre. Movies & live stage shows. Lexington Children's Theatre, 418 W. Short St. 10 productions annually. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Restored facility, c. 1886. Natl. Reg. Touring productions, local music & theatre performances.
Pope Villa, 326 Grosvenor Ave. One of only 3 surviving residences in the U.S. designed by architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe, country's 1st architect. Tours by appt.
THE RED MILE
1200 Red Mile Rd. Famous worldwide for its red clay, one mile track & historic Stable of Memories. Live harness racing Aug.-mid Oct. (see website for dates & post times). Simulcasting the best harness & quarter horse tracks year-round. Facilities available for event & group functions. www.theredmile.com 859.255.0752. Rupp Arena, Lexington Center, 430 W. Vine St. Home of the NCAA basketball champion University of Kentucky Wildcats. 23,000 seat arena.
THE THOROUGHBRED CENTER
3380 Paris Pk., I-75/64 exit 113, 2.5 mi. E. Group & individual tours of this working thoroughbred training facility with over 1,000 horses & two training tracks. An up-close look at the life of a racehorse. Year-round tours in our comfortable van. www. thethoroughbredcenter.com Call for reservations/tour times 859.293.1853. Thoroughbred Park, Midland & Main Sts. Features 7 life size bronze statues of thoroughbred horses racing. Transylvania University, 300 N. Broadway. Est. 1780, first college west of Alleghenies. Enrolls 1,100. Old Morrison, Greek Revival admin. bldg., built 1833. Historical Medical Library, collection begun 1799. Morlan Art Gallery, Mitchell Fine Arts Ctr., changing exhibits Sept.-May. Patterson Cabin, built by Robert Patterson, founder of Lexington, in 1778, city's oldest bldg. University of Kentucky, S. Limestone St. 792 acre campus, enrolls 27,951. W. T. Young Library, over 3.5 million volumes, special rare books room. A. B. Chandler Medical Center, 800 Rose St., 19 academic & professional colleges. Commonwealth Stadium, seats 72,000. Famed Coldstream & Maine Chance Farms, Newtown Pk., used by UK for crop & livestock research. Valley View Ferry, KY 169 S. of Lexington at the Kentucky River. The oldest continuous business in Ky. since 1785. Mon.-Fri. 6 am8 pm, Sat.-Sun. 8-8. Free.
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Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center, 300 E. 3rd St. Restored 1948 theater building with 540 seat theater & museum devoted to the history of African American life in Lexington.
Sightseeing Tours BLUE GRASS TOURS
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF THE BLUEGRASS WITH LEXINGTON'S LONGEST RUNNING TOUR COMPANY! Horse Farm Tours offered daily & Horses, Hooch & History offered regularly by professionsal guides. Private tours for groups of all sizes: horse farms, bourbon distilleries, wineries & more! Call for availability. Reservations required. www.bluegrasstours.com 859.252.5744. Lexington Livery Carriage Co., N. Broadway & Short St.
Special Events State Park Events, Kentucky Horse Park. University of Kentucky Basketball, Rupp Arena, Jan.-Mar. Kentucky Sport, Boat & Recreation Show, Rupp Arena, Feb. 9-12. Kentucky Crafted: The Market, Lexington Convention Center, Mar. 1-4. Boys' Sweet 16 Basketball Tournament, Rupp Arena, Mar. 14-17. Blue Grass Trust Antiques & Garden Show, Keene Barn, Keeneland Race Course, Mar. 16-18. Keeneland Spring Meet, Keeneland Race Course, Apr. 6-27. Central Kentucky Home & Garden Show, Rupp Arena & Heritage Hall, Apr. 12-15. Lexington Legends Professional Baseball, Whitaker Bank Ballpark, Apr. 12-Sept. 3. Mayfest Arts Fair, Gratz Park, May 12-13. 4th of July Festival, downtown, July 4. Bluegrass State Games, July. Lexington Junior League Horse Show, The Red Mile, July 9-14. Lions Bluegrass Fair, Masterson Station Park, July 12-22. Keeneland Concours d'Elegance, Keeneland Race Course, July 19-22. Red Mile Harness Meet, The Red Mile, Aug. 5-Oct. 7. American Founders Bank Woodland Art Fair, Woodland Park, Aug. 18-19. Roots & Heritage Festival, downtown, Sept. University of Kentucky Basketball, Rupp Arena, Oct.-Dec. Keeneland Fall Meet, Keeneland Race Course, Oct. 5-27. Christmas Parade, downtown, Nov. 24.
Lodging America's Best Value Inn, 5556 Versailles Rd., 38 units. Baymont Inn & Suites, I-75 exit 110, 110 units. Best Western Lexington Conference Center, I-75 exit 104, 151 units. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 859.263.5241. Best Western Regency, I-75 exit 110, 110 units. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 859.293.2202. Bluegrass Extended Stay, I-75 exit 104, 100 units. Bryan Station Inn, 273 E. New Circle Rd., 42 units. Candlewood Suites, I-75/64 exit 115, 80 units. Catalina Motel, 208 W. New Circle Rd., 72 units.
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1950 Newtown Pk., I-75/64 exit 115. 296 guest rooms with wireless high speed internet. Fun Dome facility with indoor pool, video game area, whirlpool, exercise facility & basketball court. Business center & restaurant & lounge. www.clarionhotellex.com 859.233.0512. See Ad. Comfort Inn, I-75 exit 110, 123 units. 859.299.0302. Comfort Inn South, I-75 exit 104, 59 units. Comfort Suites Beaumont Centre, 3060 Fieldstone Way, 72 units. Country Inn & Suites, I-75 exit 110, 53 units. Courtyard by Marriott North, I-75/64 exit 115, 146 units, rest. Courtyard by Marriott South, I-75 exit 108, 90 units. Crowne Plaza Lexington-The Campbell House, 1375 S. Broadway, 287 units, rest. Days Inn & Suites, I-75/64 exit 113, 187 units, rest. Days Inn South, I-75 exit 104, 55 units.
Day's Motor Lodge, 1500 Versailles Rd., 44 units. Doubletree Guest Suites, 2601 Richmond Rd., 155 units, rest. EconoLodge, I-75 exit 104, 65 units. Embassy Suites, I-75/64 exit 115, 230 units, rest. Envoy Inn, I-75 exit 110, 61 units. Essence of the Bluegrass Bed & Breakfast, 4343 Mt. Horeb Pk., 4 units. Extended Stay America, 2750 Gribbin Dr., 60 units. Extended Stay America, 3575 Tates Creek Rd., 72 units. Extended Stay America, 2650 Wilhite Dr., 126 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, rest.
GRATZ PARK INN
120 W. 2nd St., Historic District. The heritage of Gratz Park Inn, like its surrounding area, is rich in southern charm & elegance. The 19th century style boutique features newly renovated rooms & suites, a cozy library & Lexington's favorite restaurant, Jonathan at Gratz Park. Walk to Civic Center/Rupp Arena. www.gratzparkinn.com 859.231.1777, 800.752.4166. Griffin Gate Marriott Resort, I-75/64 exit 115, 410 units, rest. 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, rest.
HILTON SUITES LEXINGTON GREEN
Nicholasville Rd. at New Circle Rd. Affordable luxury located near activities for all ages! Walking distance to shopping, dining, entertainment, comedy club. All 2-room suites include coffee-maker, 2 TVs. AAA rates. Restaurant & lounge. www.lexingtongreen.hilton. com 800.445.8667, 859.271.4000. Holiday Inn Express Downtown/University, 1000 Export St., 96 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, rest. 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. La Quinta Inn South, I-75 exit 104, 72 units. Lexington Motor Inn, 1203 E. New Circle Rd., 30 units. Lyndon House Bed & Breakfast, 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. Quality Inn Northwest, I-75 exit 115, 109 units.
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I-75 exit 113, 2143 N. Broadway. Interstate location, close to UK & Downtown. Lexington Legends Baseball 2 mi. Sigee's Restaurant & Lounge, meetings to 300. Indoor/outdoor pools, exercise room, whirlpool, putting, tennis court. Guest laundry. AAA approved. www. ramada.com 859.299.1261, 800.2RAMADA. Ramada Limited, I-75 exit 110, 56 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. Residence Inn South, I-75 exit 108, 91 units. Sleep Inn, 1920 Plaudit Pl., 108 units. Sportsman Motel, 1107 Winchester Rd., 29 units. SpringHill Suites, 863 S. Broadway, 108 units. Sunset Motel, 4020 Georgetown Rd., 25 units. Super 8, I-75 exit 110, 62 units. Swann's Nest Bed & Breakfast, 3463 Rosalie Rd., 5 units. University Inn, 1229 S. Limestone St., 92 units. Value Place, 2370 Lake Park Rd., 124 units.
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Lexington's Bluegrass Region Restaurants a la Lucie, 159 N. Limestone. Alfalfa, 141 E. Main St. The Atomic Cafe, 265 N. Limestone. Azur Restaurant & Patio, 3070 Lakecrest Cir. bella notte, 3715 Nicholasville Rd. Bellini's, 115 W. Main St. Billy's Bar-B-Q, 101 Cochran Rd. The Chop House, 2640 Richmond Rd. Cortland's Southern Kitchen, Clarion Hotel, I-75/64 exit 115. Cosi Restaurant, 1890 Star Shoot Pkwy. deSha's Restaurant, 101 N. Broadway. The Dish, 438 S. Ashland Ave. Dudley's on Short, 259 W. Short St. Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano, 4456 Nicholasville Rd. The Grey Goose, 170 Jefferson St. Jalapeno's Mexican Restaurant, 295 New Circle Rd. Joe Bologna's Restaurant & Pizzeria, 120 W. Maxwell St. Jonathan at Gratz Park, 120 W. 2nd St. The Ketch Seafood Grill, 2012 Regency Rd. Le Deauville, 199 N. Limestone. Malone's, 3347 Tates Creek Rd. Merrick Inn, 1074 Merrick Dr. Miyako Restaurant, 2547 Richmond Rd. Natasha's Bistro & Bar, 112 Esplanade. Paisano's Italian Ristorante, 2417 Nicholasville Rd. Parkette Drive-In, 1230 E. New Circle Rd. Polo's Cafe, Hilton Suites, 245 Lexington Green Cir. Portofino, 249 E. Main St. Ramsey's Diner, 496 E. High St. Regatta Seafood Grille, 161 Lexington Green Cir. Rossi's, 1060 Chinoe Rd. School Restaurant, 162 Todds Rd. Stella's Kentucky Deli, 143 Jefferson St. Sutton's, 110 N. Locust Hill Rd. Tachibana Japanese Restaurant, 785 Newtown Ct. Tomo, 848 High St. The Tulip Bistro & Bar, 355 Romany Rd. Winchell's Restaurant, 348 Southland Dr. Familiar Food: I-75 exit 104, Arby's, Hardee's, Waffle House, Wendy's; I-75 exit 108, Applebee's, Arby's, Back Yard Burgers, bd's Mongolian Grill, Carraba's, Chick Fil-A, Culver's, Fazoli's, Gold Star Chili, Johnny Carino's, Logan's Roadhouse, McDon-
ald's, Rafferty's, Steak N Shake, Taco Bell, TGI Friday's, Waffle House, Wendy's; I-75 exit 110, Arby's, Bob Evans, Cracker Barrel, McDonald's, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, Smashing Tomato, Subway, Waffle House, Wendy's; I-64/75 exit 113, Fazoli's, Waffle House; I-64/75 exit 115, Cracker Barrel, Denny's, McDonald's, Subway, Waffle House.
Shopping Centers Fayette Mall, 3401 Nicholasville Rd. Hamburg Place, I-75 exit 108. The Mall at Lexington Green, Nicholasville Rd. Shops at Lexington Center, 410 W. Vine St. Victorian Square Shoppes, 401 W. Main St.
Shopping & Entertainment Alltech's Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company, 401 Cross St. Another Man's Treasure, 3101 Clays Mill Rd. Artique, 410 W. Vine St. Belle Maison Antiques, 525 W. Short St. Cross Gate Gallery, 509 E. Main St. Decoratifs, 195 Kentucky Ave. Failte Irish Imports, 113 S. Upper St. For Friends, 869 E. High St. Greentree Antiques & Tearoom, 521 W. Short St. Heritage Antiques, 238 E. Main St. Heritage Art Center, 651 W. Short St. J & 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, The Mall at Lexington Green. L V Harkness & Company, 531 W. Short St. Lafayette Galleries, 410 W. Vine St. The Last Genuine Leather Co., 460 Southland Dr. Lexington Ice & Recreation Center, 560 Eureka Springs Dr. Meadowthorpe Antique Mall, 1455 Leestown Rd. Old Kentucky Chocolates, 450 Southland Dr. Peggy's Gifts & Accessories, 112 Clay Ave. Phillip Gall's Outdoor & Ski, 1555 E. New Circle Rd. Quilter's Square, 140 Moore Dr. Sew A Lot, 2160 Sir Barton Way. Sharp's Candies, 2021 Regency Rd. Talon Winery & Vineyards, 7086 Tates Creek Rd. Third Street Stuff, 257 N. Limestone.
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Boating & Camping Kentucky Horse Park Campground, I-75 exit 120, 260 sites.
Golf & Tennis Gay Brewer Jr. Golf Course at Picadome, 469 Parkway Dr., 18 holes. Griffin Gate Marriott Golf Club, 1720 Newtown Pk., 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 courts, 7 outdoor courts. Meadowbrook Golf Course, 400 Wilson Downing Rd., 18 hole par 3. Shillito Tennis Complex, 401 W. Reynolds Rd., 13 courts. Tates Creek Golf Course, 1400 Gainesway Dr., 18 holes. Urban Active Tennis Club, 3001 Blake James Dr., 5 indoor courts, 2 outdoor courts. Woodland Park, 601 E. High St., 4 courts.
Outdoor Adventure The Arboretum, 500 Alumni Dr. State Botanical Garden of Ky. includes 2,000 roses, home demonstration gardens, native Ky. woods & Ky. Children's Garden. Daily dawn to dusk, Visitor Center Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4. Free, adm. fee for Ky. Children's Garden. McConnell Springs Park, 416 Rebmann Ln., off Old Frankfort Pk. 26 acres. Campsite of Lexington's first settlers. Nature center. Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5. Closed Thanksgiving & Dec. 24-26. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, Richmond Rd., US 25 to Jacks Creek Pk., 5 mi. 726 acre tract dedicated to the Ky. River Palisades. 10 mi. of hiking trails, 300 species of wildflowers, Nature Center. Hndcp. acc. Daily 9-5. Closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 24-26.
Nicholasville Nicholasville:Pop.28,015.JessamineCountyseat,est.1798.Directly S. of Lexington on US 27. Wet (Jessamine Co. Dry). Eastern Time.
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Beautiful countryside, history, shopping, eateries & fun for the whole family await you in Nicholasville! Call or write for tourist information. 508 N. Main St., Nicholasville, KY 40356. www.visitnich.com 859.887.4351. See Ad, Page 41. n Destination Jessamine, 200 S. Main St., Nicholasville, KY 40356. 859.492.3115.
Points of Interest Camp Nelson Heritage Park, US 27, 5 mi. S. Union Army Civil War supply depot & training center. White House, c. 1850, used as the officers' quarters by Union troops during the Civil War open for interpretation. Camp Nelson National Cemetery adjacent to site. Guided tours Tues.-Sat. 10-4. Harry C. Miller Lock Collection, Lockmasters Security Institute, 1014 S. Main St. America's most comprehensive collection of safe locks. Free tours Mon.-Fri. 8-5.
KENTUCKY PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
508 N. Main St. Honors those who have brought significant recognition to the state of Ky. as National Football League players, coaches, referees, owners, managers & sportscasters. Mon-Fri. 9 am-5 pm. Free. www.visitnich.com 859.887.4351. Kentucky River Palisades, US 27, KY 29 & US 68. Spectacular limestone cliff formations cut by the Ky. River. Old Jessamine County Jail, 200 S. Main St. Restored 1870 jail & 1873 jailer's residence on Natl. Reg. Houses local history museum. Riney B. Aquatic Center, 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. Memorial Day-Labor Day daily. Adm. fee. Valley View Ferry, KY 169 E. of Nicholasville at the Kentucky River. The oldest continuous business in Ky. since 1785. Mon.-Fri. 6 am8 pm, Sat.-Sun. 8-8. Free.
Euro Wine Bar, 102 W. Main St. J D Legends, 315 N. 2nd St. Keene Springs Inn, 209 S. Elkhorn Rd., Keene. Nicholasville Cafe, 111 N. Main St. Three Suns Bistro, 298 E. Brannon Rd. Familiar Food: A&W, Applebee's, Arby's, Bob Evans, Cici's Pizza, Cracker Barrel, DQ, Domino's, Fazoli's, Frisch's, Golden Corral, Hardee's, KFC, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Panera, Papa John's, Penn Station, Pizza Hut, Quizno's, Red Robin, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy's, Zaxby's.
Shopping & Entertainment Alternative Jewelry Shop, 118 1/2 N. Main St. The Boot Store, 3090 Lexington Rd. Chrisman Mill Vineyards, 2385 Chrisman Mill Rd. Clairbourne Antiques, 4648 Nicholasville Rd. Hide-Away Gift Shop, 415 S. Main St. Martha's Vineyard, 206 S. Main St. Rooster & Rose Ltd., 290 E. Brannon Rd. Tickled Pink, 605 N. Main St.
Golf 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. Planter's Row Golf Links, 2080 Lexington Rd., 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Jim Beam Nature Preserve, Payne's Ln., off Halls Rd. from US 27. 115 acres. Old sandy river terraces & bluff-top ridges with stunning views of the Ky. Palisades. Open to the public for hiking, birding & nature study.
Wilmore Wilmore: Pop. 3,686. Jessamine County. KY 29, off US 68, S. of Nicholasville & Lexington. Dry. Eastern Time.
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Natural beauty, cherished history & quaint surroundings abound in Wilmore. 1900s Downtown National Register Historic & Renaissance District. High Bridge Park showcases the once highest railroad in the world, built in 1877. 335 E. Main St., Wilmore, KY 40390. www. wilmore.org 859.858.4411.
Points of Interest Asbury College, 1 Macklem Dr. Est 1890. Enrolls 1,500. Christian liberal arts. Asbury Theological Seminary, 204 N. Lexington Ave. Est. 1923. Enrolls 1,700. Interdenominational graduate school of theology. 25 acre campus. High Bridge Park, KY 29, S. of Wilmore. High Bridge, built in 1877, was the highest trestle in the world. Reconstructed Victorian pavilion, picnicking, playground. Overlook extends 35 ft. beyond cliff with views of the trestle, Kentucky River & Palisades. Railside Caboose Museum, Main St. Apr.-Oct. Sat. 10-noon. Rice House, Rice St. The former postmaster's home features history rooms with videos, oral histories & displays & a local art gallery. Mon.-Fri. 8-5. Free.
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400 Mile Sale, US 68/80, May 31-June 3. Ichthus Festival, Ichthus Farm, June 20-23. Gospel on the Green, June-Aug. Fri. Stonebridge Summer Concerts, June-Sept. Sat. Festival of the Fourth, downtown, July. High Bridge Festival & Homecoming, High Bridge Park, 3rd wknd. Aug. Fall Festival of Arts & Crafts, downtown, 1st Sat. Oct. Veterans Day Celebration, downtown & Veterans Center, Oct. Old Fashioned Musical Christmas, downtown, 1st Sat. Dec.
Lodging
1898 Red Bud Bed & Breakfast, 600 N. Lexington Ave., 2 units. Asbury Inn, 1 June Ryan Cir., 35 units. Home Place Guest House Bed & Breakfast, 206 S. Lexington Ave., 2 units. The Potter's Inn, 313 Walters Ln., 6 units. Scott Station Inn Bed & Breakfast, 305 E. Main St., 6 units. Turfmor Motel, 9110 Harrodsburg Rd., 13 units.
Special Events May 19. Kentucky Wine Bus Tour, Amateur Wine Competition, Wine Gala, Kentucky & International Wine Tasting Tents, Grape Stomp, Run for Merlot, arts & crafts & entertainment. www.kywineandvine. com 859.881.3820. See Ad, Page 8. Jessamine County Fair, July. Camp Nelson Civil War Days, Camp Nelson Heritage Park, Sept. Jessamine Jamboree, downtown, Sept. Corner House Bed & Breakfast, 228 Richmond Ave., 3 units. Holiday Inn Express, 164 Imperial Way, 60 units. Home Place Inn, 181 Imperial Way, 50 units. Howard Johnson, 2149 Lexington Rd., 40 units. Sugar Creek Resort, 5800 Sugar Creek Pk., 2 units.
Restaurants Asuka Japanese Grill & Sushi, 267 E. Brannon Rd. Cottage Cafe, 409 N. Main St. 42
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Restaurants La Casa de Jose, 325 E. Main St. Solomon's Porch, 111 E. Main St. Tastebuds of Wilmore, 319 E. Main St. Familiar Food: Great Wall, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment The Rose Garden, 310 E. Main St. White Casting, 313 E. Main St.
Lexington's Bluegrass Region
Midway Pop. 1,641. Woodford County, est. 1832. I-64 & US 62, US 421, W. of Lexington, N. of Versailles. 1st Kentucky town built by a railroad, between Lexington & Frankfort. First train reached midway point, 1833. Town is on Natl. Reg. Wet. Eastern Time.
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Points of Interest Midway College, 512 E. Stephens St. Ky.'s only women's day college. Est. 1847. Enrolls 1,900. 200 acre campus. A.A., B.A., B.S., M.B.A. Weisenberger Mill, 2545 Weisenberger Rd. Meal & flour mill operated by same family since 1862.
Special Events Midway Antique Show, Midway College, Apr. Francisco's Farm Arts Festival, Equus Run Vineyards, June 23-24. Midway Fall Festival, Sept. 15-16. Holiday Open House, Dec. 7-8.
Lodging Scottwood Bed & Breakfast, 2004 Leestown Pk., 4 units.
Restaurants 815 Prime, 131 E. Main St. Darlin' Jean's Apple Cobbler Cafe, 204 N. Gratz St. The Grey Goose, 133 E. Main St. Heirloom Restaurant, 125 E. Main St. Holly Hill Inn, 426 N. Winter St. Midway Whistlestop, 219 N. Gratz St. Wallace Station, 3854 Old Frankfort Pk.
Shopping & Entertainment The Back Room, 138 E. Main St. Breckinridge, 105 E. Main St. Celtic Trends, 140 E. Main St. Chesser House Gallery, 134 E. Main St. Crittenden, 141 E. Main St. D. Lehman & Son 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. Freedman's, 136 E. Main St. Historic Midway Museum Store, 124 E. Main St. Le Marche & Cafe, 104 E. Main St. Maness Photography & Framing, 130-132 E. Main St. May & Co., 107 E. Main St. Midway Boutique, 100 E. Main St. Railroad Drug & Old Time Soda Fountain, 115 E. Main St. Railroad Street Framing, 108 E. Main St. Stepping Out at Midway, 120 E. Main St. Wonderland Book Cafe, 117 E. Main St. Yeager's Antiques, 114 N. Winter St.
Versailles Pop. 8,568. Woodford County seat. US 60 & 62, W. of Lexington. Scenic rural roads through rolling horse farm countryside. Wet. Eastern Time.
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“Bourbon, Wines & Bloodlines” Travel Woodford Co.–a place where memories are made. You’ll find the bourbon smooth, the wine vintage, the horses fast & the countryside beautiful. 190 N. Main St., Versailles, KY 40383. www.woodfordcountyinfo.com tourism@ woodfordcountyinfo.com 859.873.5122.
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7855 McCracken Pk., Versailles, KY 40383. One of Kentucky's oldest operating distilleries is nestled between lush horse farms in Woodford County on McCracken Pk. See how Bourbon Whiskey is made in the traditional manner. The site offers exhibits, displays, a film & tours year round. Open Mon.-Sat. 9-5, tours 10, 11, noon, 1, 2 & 3, Apr.-Dec. Sun. 12:30-4:30, tours 1, 2 & 3. Closed major holidays. www.woodfordreserve.com 859.879.1812. See Ad.
Special Events LeoFest, May. Woodford County Fair, Woodford Co. Park, June 9-16. Farmers Market Twilight Festival, July. Corn Maze, Life Adventure Center, Sept. & Oct. wknds. Millville Hillbilly Daze, Millville, Sept. Bourbon Chase, Oct. Versailles Christmas Open House, Nov. Christmas Parade, Dec. Woodford County Historic Homes Tour, Dec.
Lodging Ardmore Farm, 2519 McCracken Pk., 5 units. CastlePost, 230 Pisgah Pk., 16 units. Montgomery Inn Bed & Breakfast, 270 Montgomery Ave., 10 units, rest. Rose Hill Inn Bed & Breakfast, 233 Rose Hill Ave., 7 units. A Storybook Inn Bed & Breakfast, 277 Rose Hill Ave., 4 units.
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140 Park St. In the heart of Bluegrass thoroughbred horse farm country & the Bourbon Trail. 10 luxurious queen rooms. Full service Addie's Restaurant & Bar. 10 min. from Keeneland & Blue Grass Airport. www.thewoodfordinn.com 859.873.5600. See Ad, Page 7.
Restaurants Addie's Restaurant, The Woodford Inn, 140 Park St. Melissa's Cottage Cafe, 167 S. Main St. Mi Pueblito, 103 Crossfield Dr. Ricardo's Grill & Pub, 110 Frankfort St. Familiar Food: Arby's, Dairy Queen, KFC, Little Caesar's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Subway, Waffle House, Wendy's, Wok N Go.
Shopping & Entertainment 5 Seasons Gift Gallery, 160 S. Main St. Boyd Orchards, 1396 Pinckard Pk. The Eric Johnson Gallery, 120 N. Main St. Gift Shop at Woodford Reserve Distillery, 7855 McCracken Pk. Heike Pickett Gallery, 110 Morgan St. Irish Acres Gallery of Antiques, 4205 Fords Mill Rd., rest. Marketplace on Main, 161 N. Main St. Olde Towne Antique Mall, 113 W. Green St. Pretty in Pink, 175 N. Main St. Simply Elan, 108 N. Main St. Truly Bluegrass, 173 N. Main St. Wildside Winery, 5500 Troy Pk.
Boating & Camping Camp on the Kentucky, 5486 Cummings Ferry Rd., 18 sites, prim. camping.
Golf The Brook Golf Course, 2260 Lexington Rd., 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary & Audubon Center, 1305 Germany Rd. 379 acres, operated by the Natl. Audubon Soc., nature trails, bird watching, events. Wed.-Fri. 9-5, Sat.-Sun. 9-6. Nature Center Sat.-Sun. 1-6. Adm. $4 Life Adventure Center of the Bluegrass, 570 Milner Rd. Sunrise Stables, 3010 Delaney Ferry Rd.
Points of Interest BLUEGRASS SCENIC RAILROAD & MUSEUM
Woodford Co. Park, US 62, near downtown Versailles. Scenic journey through the rolling hills & beautiful horse farms of central Kentucky. Museum & gift shop. Open weekends mid May-Oct. www. bluegrassrailroad.com 859.873.2476, 800.755.2476. Crittenden Cabin, US 60E. Built 1782, restored 1978, birthplace of John J. Crittenden, Ky. Governor, 1848-50. (External view only.) Falling Springs Arts & Recreation Center, Woodford Co. Park, 275 Beasley Dr. Houses gymnasium, fitness center, indoor & outdoor pools & Woodford Co. Theatrical Arts. Mon.-Fri. 5:30 am-9 pm, Sat. 7 am-7 pm, Sun. 1-7 pm. Jack Jouett House, 255 Craig's Creek Rd., off McCowan's Ferry Rd. Apr.-Oct. Wed., Sat. & Sun. 1-5. Free. Pisgah Presbyterian Church, Pisgah Pk., off US 60. Est. 1784,1st Presbyterian church W. of the Allegheny Mountains. Natl. Reg. Woodford County Historical Society, 121 Rose Hill Ave. Museum & genealogical library. Permanent exhibits chronicle history of Woodford Co. Changing exhibits. Tues.-Sat. 10-4. Free. 43
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KY 1924,627 across from Ft. Boonesborough State Park. 26 acre Union Army earthenworks gun emplacement overlooking the Ky. River used to protectFort downstream areas from the Confederate Army. Dial 859.592.9166 for a narrated Cell Phone Tour. www.civilwarfortatBoonesborough SP boonesboro.com 859.744.0556, 800.298.9105. See Ad.
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Restaurants Cantuckee Diner, 12 Carol Rd. DJ's Bar & Grill, 836 Bypass Rd. Don Senor, 1940 Bypass Rd. Engine House Deli, 9 W. Lexington Ave. Gaunce's Deli & Cafe, 853 Bypass Rd. Hall's On the River, 1225 Athens-Boonesboro Rd. JK's Cafe, 50 S. Main St. Stinky & Coco's Diner, 1 N. Main St. Familiar Food: Applebee's, Arby's, Burger King, Captain D's, Dairy Queen, Domino's, Fazoli's, Giovanni's, Golden Corral, Hardee's, KFC, Little Caesar's, McDonald's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Rally's, Sir Pizza, Sonic, Subway,Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Court Street Gifts, 8 Court St. The Craft Nook, 1007 W. Lexington Ave. Jako Candles & Gifts, 1015 W. Lexington Ave. Judy's Stitch in Time, 67 Main St. Marlena's Home Decoratives, 71 S. Main St. Movies 9, 40 Winchester Plaza. Sky-Vue Drive-In, 5909 Lexington Rd. Winchester Peddler's Mall, 110 Shoppers Village Plaza.
Boating & Camping Three Trees Canoe & Kayak Rental, 300 Athens-Boonesboro Rd.
Golf Blackfish Golf & Hunt Club, 785 Bushwood Ln., 9 holes. Cassell Creek Golf Course, 4199 Lexington Rd., 18 holes. Southwind Golf Course, 2480 Boonesboro Rd., 18 holes, rest.
Outdoor Adventure Lower Howard's Creek Nature & Heritage Preserve, KY 418 (1945 Athens Boonesboro Pk.), 8 mi. S. of Winchester. 300 acre forested nature preserve along Lower Howard's Creek. Remnants of early mills & pioneer industrial center. Hiking, nature study, pioneer history with scheduled guide only. Quail Point Preserve & Recreational Hunt, 4258 Lexington Rd.
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Lakes Lake Reba, 250 Lake Reba Dr. 78 acres. Fishing, boating (troll motors only). Wilgreen Lake, 2 mi. W. on Barnes Mill Rd., left on Curtis Pk. 169 acres. Completed in 1966. Fishing, boat & motor rental, ramp, dock, snack bar.
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Battle of Richmond Visitors Center, 101 Battlefield Memorial Hwy., I-75 exit 83. Exhibits of the Confederate Civil War victory in Aug. 1862, battle film, high tech laser map, reenactment in Aug. Mon.-Fri.10-4, Sat. 10-2, June-Oct. Sun. 2-4. Free. Battle of Richmond Driving Tour, driving tour of Civil War battle route. Brochure available at the Richmond Visitor Center, 345 Lancaster Ave. Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave. Founded 1906. Enrolls over 18,000.
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Richmond Visitor Center, 345 Lancaster Ave. Open all year. Mon.Fri. 8-4:30. For free visitor's guide write Richmond Tourism, 345 Lancaster Ave., Richmond, KY 40475 or call 800.866.3705. www. richmondkytourism.com See Ad.
HUMMEL PLANETARIUM
I-75 exit 87, at Eastern Ky. Univ. One of the largest planetariums in U.S. Call for Public Show programs & times. Adults $4, seniors & students $3.50, 12 & under $3. School programs available upon request. Gift shop. www.planetarium.eku.edu 859.622.1547. Kit Carson's Birthplace, KY 169. A famous scout & hunter, Carson served in the Mexican War & was appointed Indian Agent in 1853. Born at this site near Richmond on Tates Creek Rd., KY 169, in 1809. Madison County Courthouse, 101 W. Main St. Greek Revival, built 1849-50, on Natl. Reg. Squire Boone's signature in rock. Mon.-Fri. 8-4. Valley View Ferry, KY 169. NE. of Richmond at the Kentucky River. The oldest continuous business in Ky. since 1785. Mon.-Fri. 6 am8 pm, Sat.-Sun. 8-8. Free. Walking Tour of Historic Buildings. Numerous historic homes & public buildings, reflecting a luxurious southern tradition, are located throughout Richmond's older neighborhoods including Lancaster Ave. & W. Main St. Walking tour available at the Richmond Visitor Center, 345 Lancaster Ave.
Airport Madison Airport, I-75 exit 77, 124 Madison Airport Rd. General aviation. 4,500 ft. runway.
State Parks & Historic Sites Fort Boonesborough State Park
KY 388, 627, between I-64 & I-75, 12 mi. N. of Richmond on the Kentucky River. 153 acres. Reconstructed fort with pioneer craft demonstrations. Park Features: Snacks, junior size Olympic pool w/ water slide, bathhouse, playground, picnic area, grocery, mini-golf, gift shop, River Museum. Most facilities are seasonal. Camping: Year-round. 167 sites with util., tent camping, serv. bldg., groc., air-conditioned activity room. (Resv. available). Special Park Events: St. Patrick's Weekend, Mar. 16-18. Egg-Citing Easter Fest, Mar. 29-Apr. 1. Ice Pack Car Club Spring Mini-Nationals, Apr. 14-15. Camper Appreciation Weekend, Apr. 27-29. Kentucky Derby Weekend, May 4-6. Spring Camper's Yard Sale, May 11-12. NASCAR Fan Weekend, May 24-28. KBC Mobile Blood Drive, May 26. Birthday Party Weekend, June 8-10. Kentucky River Heritage Weekend, June 15-17. 4th of July Fest, June 29-July 8. Summer Camper's Yard Sale, July 13-14. Santa's Holiday of Fun Weekend, July 19-22. Back to School Weekend, Aug. 3-5. KBC Mobile Blood Drive, Sept. 1. Fall Camper's Yard Sale, Sept. 14-15. Autumn Fun Weekend, Sept. 21-23. Boonesborough Boogie National Car Show, Oct. 12-14. Halloween Fest, Oct. 16-28. Camper's Thanksgiving, Nov. 9-12.
White Hall State Historic Site
5 mi. N. of Richmond, I-75 Winchester-Boonesboro exit. Italianate mansion of Cassius Marcellus Clay (1810-1903), emancipationist & minister to Russia. 13 acre estate. Period furnishings, some original. Picnic area. Apr.-Oct. daily 9-4, closed Mon. & Tues. Nov.-Mar. Group tours by reservation. Adm. fee. Special Park Events: Scandals & Ghost Stories, July 13-14, 20-21. Pops at the Park, Aug. 25. Ghost Walk, Oct. 25-27. Victorian Christmas, Dec. 7-8, 14-15.
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Special Events Richmond July 4 Fireworks Extravaganza, Lake Reba Recreational Complex, July 4. Madison County Fair & Horse Show, Fairgrounds, 3237 Old US 52, last wk. July. Battle of Richmond Reenactment, Battlefield Park, Aug. 25-26. Richmond Pottery Festival, Irvine-McDowell Park, Sept. 8-9. Story of the Star, Hummel Planetarium, late Nov.-Dec. Richmond Christmas Celebration, downtown, Dec. 1-2.
Lodging Bennett House Bed & Breakfast, 419 W. Main St., 5 units. Best Western Holiday Plaza, I-75 exit 87, 80 units. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 859.623.9220. Blue Heron Bed & Breakfast, 270 E. Prong Rd., 3 units. Comfort Suites, I-75 exit 87, 73 units. Country Hearth Inn, I-75 exit 87, 100 units. Days Inn, I-75 exit 90, 65 units. Hampton Inn, I-75 exit 87, 97 units. Holiday Inn Express, I-75 exit 87, 81 units. Jameson Inn, I-75 exit 87, 67 units. Knights Inn, I-75 exit 90, 111 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.
Boating & Camping Wilgreen Lake Marina, 520 Wilgreen Lake Rd.
Golf & Tennis Battlefield Golf & Country Club, 524 General Cruft Dr., 18 holes. The Bull at Boone's Trace, 175 Gleneagles Blvd., 18 holes.
GIBSON BAY GOLF COURSE
I-75 exit 87 off Eastern Ky. Bypass. Public (Municipal) 18 hole Championship Golf Course. PGA approved. Par 72. Lighted Driving Range. All bent grass fairways. www.gibsonbay.com 859.623.0225. Greg Adams Tennis Center, Eastern Ky. Univ., 4 indoor courts.
Outdoor Adventure Deer Run Stables, I-75 exit 97. Lake Reba Recreational Complex, 274 Lake Reba Dr. 406 acres. Fishing lake, baseball, softball, soccer, horse shoes, playground, picnic shelters, walking path, batting cages, football, mini golf, basketball, 18 hole golf course, par 3 golf course, pool, shuffleboard. Miller Welch-Central Kentucky Wildlife Management Area, 9 mi. SE. of Richmond. US 421 to Dreyfus Rd. at Kingston. 1,847 acres. Quail, dove, rabbit, squirrel, deer, numerous songbirds. Hiking, horseback riding, birding, fishing, field trial, trap & skeet shoots. No camping. Handicap accessible. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
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Restaurants Acres of Land Winery & Restaurant, 2285 Barnes Mill Rd. Casa Fiesta, I-75 exit 87. Elvira's, 1105 Kim Kent Dr. Gibson Bay Cafe, I-75 exit 87. Hanger's Restaurant, I-75 exit 90. King Buffet, I-75 exit 87. Koto Japanese Bistro, I-75 exit 87. Madison Garden, 152 N. Madison Ave. Opal's Too, 203 S. 3rd St. RT's Cafe, 1013 Center Dr. The Sandwich Shop, 1417 Lexington Rd. 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 Caesar's, Logan's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, O'Charley's, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Panera, 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.
Shopping & Entertainment Big T Garden Gifts & Antiques, 2635 Lexington Rd. Chestnut Tree Gallery, 102 E. Main St. The Country Place, 2513 Lexington Rd. Creative Arts by Sherri, 200 1/2 S. 3rd St. Galaxy Bowling & Entertainment Center, I-75 exit 87.
LEEDS FINE JEWELRY
108 E. Main St. John Leeds, artisan, designer & goldsmith, creates unique Ky. Agate jewelry, an Acid Etched jewelry line & other distinctive pieces. In the store, at art shows or online. Rock shop with Ky. Agate: polished, specimens, spheres & cabochons. Mon.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5. www.jleedsjewelry.com 859.624.4200. Lena's Antiques, 2047 Berea Rd. Olde Homestead, 202 Wayne Dr. Peddler's Mall, 449 Eastern Bypass.
Pop. 13,561. Madison County. US 25 off I-75, S. of Richmond & Lexington, where the bluegrass meets the Cumberland foothills near Daniel Boone Natl. Forest. Designated "The Folk Arts & Craft Capital of Kentucky" by the Ky. legislature. Dry. Eastern Time.
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Points of Interest Berea College, I-75 & US 25. Founded in 1855 by abolitionist John G. Fee with help of Cassius M. Clay as an interracial & coeducational school. 140 acre campus. Enrolls 1,500. Free tours Mon.-Fri. 9, 10, 1, 2 & 3 (no tour at 3 Thurs.), Sat. 9 & 2. 1,200 acre training farm. 8,200 acre forest with reservoirs, trails & picnic areas. Indian Fort Mountain, 2 1/2 mi. E. on KY 21. 1,442 ft. high. Boone blazed trail through forest. Picnic area & hiking trails.
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I-75 exit 77. Exhibits, shops featuring crafts, music, books, foods & more, cafe & grill, travel information, great hospitality. It's all Kentucky — and admission is free! Open daily 8-8 year-round. Cafe daily 8:30-5. Hours subject to change. Closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. www.kentuckyartisancenter.ky.gov 859.985.5448. See Ad. Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St. Unique log structure housing workshops, festivals & performances promoting traditional folk dancing & arts.
Special Events Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend, Russel Acton Folk Center & Berea Center for the Arts, Apr. 27-29. Berea College Craft Spring Sale, May. L & N Day, L & N Depot, 201 N. Broadway, 1st Sat. June. 4th of July, July 4. Berea Craft Festival, Indian Fort Theatre, July 13-15. Quilt Extravaganza, Aug. 3-4.
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Lexington's Bluegrass Region Berea Celtic Festival, Aug. 16-19. Spoonbread Festival, Memorial Park, Sept. 14-16. Kentucky Guild of Artists & Craftsmen Fall Fair, Indian Fort Theatre, Oct. 13-14. Celebration of Traditional Music, Berea College, Oct. Home & Hearth Christmas Bazaar, Nov. Berea College Craft Holiday Sale, Russel Acton Folk Center, Nov. Twilight Christmas Parade, Dec. 1. Christmas Country Dance School, Berea College, Dec. 26-Jan. 1.
Lodging America's Best Value Inn, I-75 exit 76, 60 units. Comfort Inn & Suites, I-75 exit 76, 65 units. Country Inn & Suites, I-75 exit 77, 60 units. Days Inn, I-75 exit 77, 60 units. Doctor's Inn, 617 Chestnut St., 2 units. EconoLodge, I-75 exit 76, 52 units. Fairfield Inn, I-75 exit 76, 62 units. Great House Bed & Breakfast, 317 Jackson St., 3 units.
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100 Main St. Surround yourself with historical ambiance at Ky.'s first LEED Gold Certifed Green Hotel. The uniquely welcoming guestrooms consist of student handcrafted furniture, bedding & tiled mirror. The graceful white columns & airy verandas nestle among the vibrant galleries & shops. Trust us...you are in for quite a treat. www.boonetavernhotel.com 800.366.9358. See Ad. John G. Fee Guest Cottage, 107 Parkway Ave., 1 unit. Pinnacle View Inn, 491 Log Cabin Rd., 4 units. Weaver's Rest Cottage, 106 Churchill Ct., 1 unit.
Familiar Food: I-75 exit 76, Arby's, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Lee's Famous Recipe, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Appalachian Fireside Gallery, 127 Main St. Berea Center for the Arts, 315 Chestnut St. Boone Tavern Gift Shop, Boone Tavern Hotel, 100 Main St. Danosh Toys, 207 Short St. The Family Tree, 202 N. Broadway. Fish Wisdom Beads, 136 N. Broadway. Gallery 103, 103 Jackson St. Gastineau Studio, 135 N. Broadway. The Glass Studio, 217 Adams St. Honeysuckle Vine/Hot Flash Beads, 2 Artist Cir. I Love My Stuff, 139 N. Broadway.
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Located on the College Square. The showcase for Berea College Student Crafts & other fine regional crafts. Open Mon.-Sat. 8-7, Sun. 1-5. (Call for winter hours.) Craft tours at 10 am & 2 pm starting at the College Square Visitors Center. www.bereacollegecrafts.com 859.985.3226. See Ad.
Restaurants Berea Coffee & Tea, 124 Main St. Black Feather Cafe, 216 Adams St. Dinner Bell Restaurant, I-75 exit 76.
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100 Main St. This award-winning restaurant features the legendary Spoonbread. Along with fabulous southern cuisine, the Chef creates mouth watering original dishes using local & Kentucky Proud ingredients graciously served by Berea College students. Reservations recommended. www.boonetavernhotel.com 800.366.9358. See Ad. Main Street Cafe, 110 Main St. Mario's Pizza, 636 Chestnut St. Papaleno's Restaurant, 108 Center St. Smokehouse Ad1 Grill,Page I-75 exit8/27/10 77. rn ad:Heimerdinger 5:32Page PM Page 1 boonetavern ad:Heimerdinger Ad1 8/27/10 5:32 PM Wanpen Thai & Chinese Restaurant, 103 Berenwood Dr.
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Mitchell Tolle Gallery, 633 Chestnut St. PeaceCraft, 128 Main St. Powdermill Pottery, 116 N. Broadway. Promenade Gallery, 204 Center St. Tater Knob Pottery & Farm, 260 Wolf Gap Rd. Top Drawer Gallery, 202 N. Broadway. Warren A. May Woodworker, 110 Center St. Weavers Bottom, 140 N. Broadway.
State Park Old Fort Harrod State Park
US 68 & 127. First permanent settlement W. of the Alleghenies. Original fort built 1774. Fort open year-round. Park Features: The 32 acre park contains the Fort Replica including James Harrod Blockhouse, George Rogers Clark Blockhouse & the first school in Ky. & other living quarters. Cabins are furnished with 18th century handmade utensils, furniture, tools, etc. Period dress interpreters portray Fort Harrod Pioneers mid Apr.-Oct. The Mansion Museum features 18th century Ky. history. Civil War history, McIntosh Gun Collection, Lincoln Memorabilia & more. The Lincoln Marriage Temple enshrines the cabin where Abraham Lincoln's parents married. Park also features the George Rogers Clark Federal Monument, the oldest cemetery in the state, the James Harrod Amphitheater & the James Harrod Conference Center. Picnic playground areas, shelter house & gift shop with Kentucky handcrafts. Adm. fee. Fort: Year-round; Apr.-Oct. 9-5; Nov. & Mar. 8-4:30, Dec.-Feb. by appt. Museum: Apr.-Oct. 9-5. Carrollton Special Park Events: Owenton Easter Egg Hunt, Apr. 7. Warsaw/Sparta "The Journey to Kentucky" Play II, Apr. 13-May 18, Sept. 24-Oct. 26. Bark in the Park, May 12. Picnic in the Park, June-July Fri. Flag Day Retirement Ceremony, June 14. Old Fort HarrodINDIANA Settlement & Raid, June 15-17. Warsaw OH Arts Festival, Oct. 6-7. Mercer County IO ER26-28. Ghent Haunted Frontier, Oct. V I R 71 47 Lake Sparta Carrollton Herrington Lake 127 KY 152, between General US 27, 68 & 127. A popular36lake developed by the Ky. Utilities Co. inButler 1925. 2,940 acres, 35 mi. long, 325 mi. shoreline. 227 42 SRP Fishing (white bass, black bass, hybrid striped bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish), boating, swimming, camping. Dix River Dam off KY 33 S. of US 68 near Pleasant Hill is 287 ft. high. 22 71 Owenton
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Lexington's Bluegrass Region Special Events Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass, Shaker Village, May 26-27. 400 Mile Sale, US 68/80, May 31-June 3. Fort Harrod Beef Festival, Mercer Co. Fairgrounds, June 1-2. Adventure Day, Shaker Village, June 2. Antiques Show & Sale, Shaker Village, June 16-17. Kentucky Shaker Music Day, Shaker Village, July 14. Mercer County Fair/Horse Show, Mercer Co. Fairgrounds, July 16-28. 127 Corridor Sale, US 127, Aug. 2-5. Craft Fair, Shaker Village, Aug. 4-5. Salvisa Days, Salvisa, Sept. 14-15. Spring Hill Cemetery Tour, Sept. 14-15. Harvestfest Weekend, Shaker Village, Sept. 22-23. Holidays at Shaker Village, Shaker Village, Nov. 23-31. Holiday Homes Tour, Dec. 1. Come Home to Christmas in Historic Harrodsburg Celebration, 1st wknd. Dec.
Lodging Aspen Hall Manor Bed & Breakfast, 558 Aspen Hall Dr., 4 units, rest.
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638 Beaumont Inn Dr. Kentucky's oldest family-operated full service country inn (c. 1845) offering genuine hospitality, antique appointed guestrooms & traditional Kentucky cuisine through five generations of the Dedman family. Visit the Bell Cottage Spa, Old Owl Tavern & Owl's Nest Lounge. Wine & spirits available. www.beaumontinn. com 800.352.3992. See Ad. Bluegrass Inn, 213 S. College St., 30 units.
BRIGHT LEAF GOLF RESORT & MOTEL
US 127, 3 mi. S., 95 motel rooms, 10 villa suites, pool, restaurant, health spa, 27 hole golf course, 9 hole lighted par 3 & driving range. Golf packages. 3 mi. from Ft. Harrod. 15 min. from Shaker Village. Major credit cards accepted. 1742 Danville Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330. www.brightleafgolfresort.com 859.734.5481, 800.469.6038. Country Hearth Inn, 105 Commercial Dr., 40 units. Days Inn, 1680 Danville Rd., 50 units. Economy Inn, 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, rest. Our Home at Normans Camp, 828 Normans Camp Rd., 1 unit. Paradise Cottage, 1390 Paradise Camp Rd., 1 unit. Southern Charm Bed & Breakfast, 363.N East St., 3 units.
Restaurants Alamo Sports Bar & Grill, 145 Collin Dr. Beaumont Inn, 638 Beaumont Inn Dr. Blue Moon Cafe, 123 N. Main St. Dunn's Bar-B-Que, 726 Cane Run Rd. Eddie Montgomery's Steakhouse, 180 Lucky Man Way. Family Affair Restaurant, 5509 Louisville Rd., Salvisa. Granny's Diner, 513 W. Broadway. 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, 638 Beaumont Inn Dr. Olde Bus Station, 227 S. Greenville St. Trustees' Office Dining Room at Shaker Village, 3501 Lexington Rd. Wyonette's Restaurant, 672 Cornishville St. Familiar Food: US 127, Arby's, Dairy Queen, Godfather's, Huddle House, KFC/Taco Bell, Lee's Famous Recipe, Little Caesar's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's.
Harrodsburg, Kentucky “Kentucky’s Oldest Family-Operated Country Inn”
www.beaumontinn.com 800-352-3992 / 859-734-3381
Shopping & Entertainment The Antique Mall, 540 N. College St. Back Porch Treasures, 131 N. Chiles St. The Barn, 345 Buster Pk., Burgin. Beaumont Inn Gift Shop, 638 Beaumont Inn Dr. The Beehive Gift Shop, 114 S. Main St. J. Sampson Antiques & Books, 107 S. Main St. Kountry Kupboard, 2780 Louisville Rd. Madibelle Blue, 511 N. College St. The Old Country Store, 103 S. Main St. Old Fort Harrod Gift Shop, S. College St. Ragged Edge Community Theatre, 111 S. Main St. The Robin's Nest, 200 Main St., Salvisa. Rusty Spur, 1028 N. College St. Twin Hills Drive-In Theater, 1785 Louisville Rd.
Boating & Camping Cane Run Fishing Camp, KY 152. Chimney Rock Marina, 250 Chimney Rock Rd. Chimney Rock RV Park, 220 Chimney Rock Rd., 65 sites. Cummins Ferry Resort Campground & Marina, 2558 Cummins Ferry Rd., Salvisa, 130 sites. Palisades Adventures, 6716 1/2 Lexington Rd. Pandora Marina, 1 Pandora Cove, Burgin. Royalty's Fishing Camp Marina, 940 Norman's Camp Rd., 2 cottages. Waves Midlake Marina, 238 S. Cedar Ln.
Golf Bright Leaf Golf Resort, 1742 Old Danville Rd., 27 reg. holes, lighted 9 hole par 3.
Outdoor Adventure Big Red Stables, 1605 Jackson Pk. Cedar Hills Archery & Pay Lake, 2668 Cornishville Rd. Shaker Village Nature Preserve, 3501 Lexington Rd.
Danville Pop. 16,218. Boyle County seat, est. 1775. US 127, US 150, KY 33 & KY 34. N. of Herrington Lake. Kentucky's state constitution was signed in Danville on June 1, 1792. First capital of Kentucky. Wet (Boyle Co. Dry). Eastern Time.
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Call today for vacation planning ideas including information on our award-winning festivals, or stop by for architectural & Civil War tour brochures & free maps. 105 E. Walnut St., Danville, KY 40422. www.danvillekentucky.com 859.236.7794, 800.755.0076. See Ad.
Airport Danville/Boyle County Airport, 420 KY 1273. General aviation. 5,000 ft. runway.
State Historic Site Constitution Square State Historic Site
134 S. 2nd St. Reproduction of Ky.'s 1st public square. Site of the first post office in the West (1792), replicas of jail, courthouse, meetinghouse. Gift shop, picnic area, art gallery. Governor's Circle, a memorial to Kentucky governors. Plans were made here in 1784 for Ky.'s independence from Virginia & the 1st Ky. constitution was signed here in 1792. Open year-round. Free, fee for guided tours.
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Points of Interest Centre College, 600 W. Walnut St. Est. 1819. Enrolls 1,215. Coed, liberal arts & sciences. Alumni include two U.S. Vice Presidents & two U.S. Supreme Court justices. Old Centre, restored administration building completed in 1820. Norton Center for the Arts, performances Sept.-May. Community Arts Center, 401 W. Main St. Restored Beaux Arts building houses an arts education facility featuring art exhibits & a gift shop. Wed.-Sun. Forkland Community Center, 16479 Forkland Rd., Gravel Switch. Historic school & museum with displays of area's Abraham Lincoln family connections & rural heritage. The Great American Dollhouse Museum, 344 Swope Dr. Restored WPA building containing over 200 handmade dollhouses & furnishings, play area, miniatures store, conference room. Tues.-Sat. 11-5. Adm. $7. Kentucky School for the Deaf, 303 S. 2nd St. First tax-supported school of its kind in the U.S. Est. 1823. Jacobs Hall, restored Italianate dormitory built 1857, on Natl. Reg. Museum open Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4. McDowell House Museum, Apothecary & Gardens, 125 S. 2nd St. On Natl. Reg. Home where pioneer surgeon Dr. Ephraim McDowell (1771-1830) performed his world-famous surgery in 1809. Period furnishings, pharmacy items, gift shop. Mon.-Sat. 10-12 & 1-4, Sun. 2-4. Closed Mon. Nov. 1-Mar. 1 & major holidays. Adm. $7. Penn's Store, 257 Penn's Store Rd., 3 mi. SE. of Gravel Switch. Country store in operation since 1845.
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840 Stanford Rd. Kentucky's oldest outdoor theatre, offering plays & (optional) dinner in a historic setting, under the stars. Built entirely out of recycled materials that whisper stories from the past, it's a state historic landmark that offers the best of Ky.'s "Roots & Wings." June 8-Aug. 18. Amazing architecture, Ky. history & antiques on display. Campground open year-round. www.pioneerplayhouse. com 866.597.5297. See Ad.
Special Events Boyle County Fair, Danville/Boyle Co. Fairgrounds, May 28-June 2. Great American Brass Band Festival, Centre College, June 7-10. 127 Corridor Sale, US 127, Aug. 2-5. Oktoberfest, Sept. Forkland Heritage Festival, KY 37, Gravel Switch, Oct. Great Outhouse Blowout, Penn's Store, Gravel Switch, Oct. Kentucky State BBQ Festival, Nov.
Downtown Christmas Parade, Dec. Twilight Christmas at Forkland, KY 37, Gravel Switch, Dec. 8.
Lodging Best Western Danville Inn, 210 Brenda Ave., 50 units. www. bestwesternkentucky.com 859.236.5525. Comfort Suites, 864 Ben Ali Dr., 57 units. The Cottage Bed & Breakfast, 2826 Lexington Rd., 1 unit. Country Hearth Inn, 1641 Hustonville, Rd., 113 units. The Golden Lion Bed & Breakfast, 243 N. 3rd St., 3 units. Hampton Inn, US 150/127 Bypass, 72 units. Lincliff Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast, 4435 Lebanon Rd., 2 units. Morning Glory Manor & Cottage, 244 E. Lexington Ave., 2 units. Pasick's Bed & Breakfast, 132 E. Lexington Ave., 1 unit. Quality Inn, 96 Daniel Dr., 62 units. Super 8, 3663 US 127 Bypass, 49 units.
Restaurants 303 West, 303 W. Main St. Bluegrass Pizza & Pub, 235 W. Main St. Chinatown Gourmet, Danville Manor Shopping Center. 4th Street Deli & Tap, 464 S. 4th St. Freddie's Italian Restaurant, 140 Stanford Ave. Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, 917 Hustonville Rd. The Hub, 236 W. Main St. Melton's Deli, 247 E. Main St. Mermaid's, 219 S. 4th St. Red Rooster Cafe, 118 E. Main St. Reno's Roadhouse, 1641 Hustonville Rd. Familiar Food: A&W, Applebee's, Arby's, Burger King, Cici's Pizza, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Domino's, Fazoli's, Giovanni's, Godfather's Pizza, Huddle House, KFC, Lee's Famous Recipe, Little Caesar's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, O'Charley's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Rally's, Shoney's, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's, Wok-N-Go.
Shopping & Entertainment Beer Engine, 107 Larrimore Ln. Buttonheads, 115 N. 3rd St. Carol's Bridal & Gift Boutique, 309 W. Main St. Chateau du Vieux Corbeau Vineyard & Winery, 471 Stanford Rd. Derby Shoppe, 124 N. 3rd St. Junior's General Store, 219 S. 4th St. Lore Brewing Company, 471 Whirlaway Dr. Maple Tree Gallery, 225 W. Main St. Myrtle's Market on Main, 217 W. Main St. not just antiques in danville, 1000 E. Lexington Ave. The Purple Pearl, 415 W. Main St.
Boating & Camping Gwinn Island Resort & Marina, 1200 Gwinn Island Rd., 25 units.
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840 Stanford Rd. 35 RV sites with water & 30 amp. electric hookups, tent camping. Bathhouse & dump station. Open year-round. Enjoy historic outdoor dinner theatre June 8-Aug. 18. Nearby summer activities & attractions. www.pioneerplayhouse.com 859.236.2747, 866.597.5297. See Ad.
Golf Old Bridge Golf Club, 1 Old Bridge Rd., 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge, 600 Carpenter Creek Rd., off KY 37. 500 acres. White-tailed deer, red fox, wild turkey. Nature center, 8 mi. hiking trails, picnicking. No camping or fishing. Lightning Valley MotorSports Park, 6800 US 127S, Junction City.
Perryville Pop. 751. Boyle County. US 150 & US 68. Site of the Civil War Battle of Perryville in 1862. Dry. Eastern Time.
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County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 105 E. Walnut St., Danville, KY 40422. 859.236.7794, 800.755.0076.
State Historic Site Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
2 mi. NW. of Perryville off US 68 & US 150. Site of the greatest Civil War battle in Kentucky, Oct. 8, 1862. It involved about 40,000 troops & stopped the Confederate advance in Kentucky. On Natl. Reg. Newly renovated museum, gift shop, monuments, self-guided walking tour, picnicking, playground. Most facilities seasonal. Park Features: 745 acres, 10 mi. historic trails, picnic shelter, playground, gift shop. Museum & Gift Shop, artifacts & battle displays depicting Civil War drama. Apr.-Oct. Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5; Nov.-Mar. Wed.-Sat. 10-3 weather permitting. Park open year-round 8 am-9 pm. Special Park Events: Perryville Battlefield Commemoration, Oct. 1-2. 50
Lexington's Bluegrass Region Points of Interest Downtown Perryville Museum, 216 S. Buell St. Local history exhibits, inventory from Parks Store. Mon.-Fri. 9-4. Adm. $2
Special Events The Horse Soldiers, Perryville Battlefield, Oct. 1-2.
Restaurants Battlefield Station, 303 E. 2nd St. Mr. Miser Food Mart, 222 E. 2nd St.
Shopping & Entertainment Magnolia Cottage Gift Shop, 102 S. Bragg St. Merchants Row, S. Buell St. Perryville Furniture Outlet, 303 N. Bragg St.
Lancaster Pop. 3,442. Garrard County seat. US 27, KY 39, KY 52, 34 mi. S. of Lexington, 24 mi. W. of Berea, 10 mi. E. of Danville, 45 mi. N. of Somerset. Bordered by Herrington Lake & the Kentucky River. Home of three Kentucky governors. County named for James Garrard, second governor. Wet. Eastern Time.
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n Garrard County Chamber of Commerce, City Hall, Lancaster, KY 40444. 859.792.2282.
Lake Herrington Lake
KY 152, between US 27, 68 & 127. A popular lake developed by the Ky. Utilities Co. in 1925. 2,940 acres, 35 mi. long, 325 mi. shoreline. Fishing (white bass, black bass, hybrid striped bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish), boating, swimming, camping.
Points of Interest Garrard County Historical Society, 208 Danville St. Mon.-Fri. noon-4. Pleasant Retreat, 656 Stanford Rd. 16th Ky. Gov. William Owsley's home.
Special Events Earth Day Festival, Fairgrounds, Apr. Party on the Square, Public Square, June. Rural Heritage Festival, Public Square, June. Garrard County Fair, last wk. June. Field to Fork Festival, Halcomb's Knob Farm, Paint Lick, July. October Fest, Meadow Lake Equestrian Center, Oct.
Lodging
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Families Gathering Around Events. 9863 Lexington Rd. Experience the beauty and live—if for a moment—in history. 6 guest rooms in an 1840 home on the elegant grounds of a beautiful horse farm. BBAK member. www.ashleyinnbandb.com 859.548.4922. See Ad, Page 7. Bryant's Camp, 1342 Bryants Camp Rd., 10 units. Halcomb's Knob, 4300 Wallacetown Rd., Paint Lick, 40 units. Hammond's Hall Bed & Breakfast, 216 W. Maple Ave., 2 units. Peninsula Golf Resort, 200 Clubhouse Dr., 12 units.
Restaurants China Gourmet, 124 Pleasant Retreat Dr. Country Diner, 881 Stanford Rd. Mariachis, 515 Stanford St. Smith's Restaurant, 55 Public Sq. Wajaba's Too, 73 S. Campbell St. Familiar Food: US 27, Domino's, Godfather's, Lee's Famous Recipe, McDonald's, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment Collector's Paradise Antique Mall, 1276 Stanford Rd. Rocky Top Furniture, 8957 US 27N. The Wood Shack, 10357 Lexington Rd.
Boating & Camping Camp Nelson RV Park, 27 Chase Ln., 60 sites. Herrington Lake Marina, 136 S. Homestead Ln., 6 units. Kamp Kennedy Marina, 4646 Kennedy Bridge Rd. Red Gate Marina, 305 Red Gate Rd. Sunset Marina, 318 Sunset Lodge Rd., 3 units, 6 sites, rest.
Golf Peninsula Golf Resort, 200 Clubhouse Dr., 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Canoe Creek Ranch, 260 Galilee Ln. Crutcher Nature Preserve, US 27 to KY 1845, W. 3.4 mi. to Camp Dick Fire Station, left .2 mi., right on High Bridge Rd. 2 mi., right on Bowman's Rd. at High Bridge Estates sign 1.5 mi. to Sally Brown Nature Preserve parking lot. Follow the Sally Brown trail to the kiosk, Crutcher trail to the right. 1 mi. trail with views of Ky. River gorge. Open for hiking, photography & birding.
Meadow Lake Equestrian Center, 9863 Lexington Rd. Sally Brown Nature Preserve, US 27 to KY 1845, W. 3.4 mi. to Camp Dick Fire Station, left .2 mi., right on High Bridge Rd. 2 mi., right on Bowman's Rd. at High Bridge Estates sign 1.5 mi. Protects forests & 400 plant species in the Ky. River Palisades. Open to public for hiking, birding & nature study. Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve, US 27 to KY 1845. Rich spring wildflower display on forested slopes with views of spectacular 300 ft. cliffs across the Ky. River. Open to the public for hiking, birding & nature study.
Stanford Pop. 3,487. Lincoln County seat. US 27 & US 150, 11 mi. SE. of Danville, 8 mi. SW. of Lancaster. Dry. Eastern Time.
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201 E. Main St., #8, Stanford, KY 40484. Stanford is the 2nd oldest permanent settlement in Ky. Lincoln Co. is one of the 3 original Ky. cos. & site of the 1st counterclockwise horse race track in the U.S. at the William Whitley estate. The courthouse holds some of the oldest records on file, some on sheepskin. Cedar Creek Lake ranked 30th in the U.S. for bass fishing by "Field & Stream." www. stanford-lincolncountytourism.com 606.365.4547. See Ad.
State Historic Sites Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site
Off US 127 at Knob Lick Rd., 5 mi. S. of Danville. Shelby (17501826) was chairman of the state constitutional conventions at Constitution Square & was Ky.'s 1st & 5th governor. The cemetery on the Shelby Plantation is the burial site of Shelby & his family. Open year-round. Free.
William Whitley House State Historic Site
US 150, E. of Stanford. One of the 1st brick houses W. of the Alleghenies, c. 1785. Bricklaid "W.W." laid in Flemish bond pattern. Whitley (1749-1813) built one of America's 1st circular race tracks & began counterclockwise racing. Adm. fee. Park Features: 10 acre park, picnic & playground areas, gift shop. Adm. $5, children $3.
Lake Cedar Creek Lake
Off US 150, 8 mi. E. of Stanford. 762 acres. Opened 2002. Largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish. Shad for bait prohibited. 3 boat ramps. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Points of Interest Immanuel Lutheran Church & Wedding Chapel, KY 643. Church built by Karl Papenhagen 1889. L & N Depot, 1866 N. Depot St. Restored railroad depot & museum. Logan-Hubble Park, 2142 Lancaster Rd., 4 mi. N. Hiking trails, horse trails, horse camping, 15 acre lake, picnicking, primitive camping. Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 315 W. Main St. Log building served congregation from 1792-1804.
Special Events Lincoln County Fair, US 27S, 1st wk. July. Haunted Castle, Hustonville, Oct. Wilderness Trace Christmas, Dec.
Lodging Sunset Motor Lodge, 915 Danville Ave., 20 units. Wilderness Road Guest Houses, 203 W. Main St., 5 units.
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Restaurants Big Butts Alabama Bar-B-Que, 11350 US 27S, Waynesburg. China Buffet, 101 Lincoln Tr. Coleman's Deli, 105 W. Main St. Kentucky Depot, 119 Metker Tr. My Guadalajara, 817 E. Main St. Past Time Cafe, 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.
Shopping & Entertainment Brummett's Orchard, 5060 KY 39S, Crab Orchard. Cedar Creek Lake Outfitters, 10725 US 150E, Crab Orchard. Hen House Antiques, 106 N. 2nd St. Kentucky Soaps & Such, 205 W. Main St. Kountry Kitchen Store, 901 Swamper Rd., Crab Orchard. Stanford Drive-In & Flea Market, 1645 Hustonville Rd. Susan's Country Bakery, 5427 KY 643, Waynesburg.
Golf Dix River Country Club, 2220 US 27N, 18 holes, rest.
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TOURISM & CONVENTION COMMISSION
From the city to serenity, where rivers & people meet at this charming historic town. I-71 exit 44, 515 Highland Ave. PO Box 293, Carrollton, KY 41008. www.visitcarrolltonky.com 502.732.7036, 800.325.4290. See Ad.
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KY 227, off US 42 & I-71, midway between Louisville & Cincinnati. 791 acres. Open year-round. www.parks.ky.gov 502.732.4384, 866.462.8853. See Ad, Page 5.
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Park Features: 15 acre lake, pool, rental pedal boats, rowboats & canoes, hiking, fishing, mini-golf, volleyball, planned recreation, picnic shelters, playgrounds, basketball, convention center, Ky. Veterans Memorial, hndcp. access. facilities. Butler-Turpin Historic House, 2-story Greek Revival built in 1859 by famous military family. Tours Apr.-mid Nov. Adm. fee. Lodging: Lodge & cottages. Lodge, 53 rooms, Two Rivers Restaurant, gift shop. Cottages, 24 units, one, two & three bedroom. Open year-round. Camping: Year-round. 111 sites with util., tent camping, 2 serv. bldgs. (Resv. available). Golf & Tennis: 9 holes, pro shop, cart & club rentals; 2 tennis courts near Butler-Turpin House, 1 lighted court near lodge. Special Park Events: Perfect Harmony Dinner Theatre, Feb. 11. Easter Sunday Brunch, Apr. 8. "Now That's a Bargain" Camper Appreciation Weekend, Apr. 27-29. Kentucky Scottish Weekend, May 11-13. Mother's Day Brunch, May 13. Play It Again Concert Series, May 26, June 23, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 22, Oct. 20. Fireworks Over Butler Lake, July 2. Kentucky Flyer Railroad Train Show, Aug. 26. Derby City Mustang Car Show, Sept. 8. Jump Start Your Halloween Weekend, Oct. 19-21. Halloween Family Fun Weekend, Oct. 26-28. Dinner Theatre, Nov. 10-11. Thanksgiving Brunch, Nov. 22. Festival of Trees & Winter Wonderfest Day, Dec. 1-31.
Points of Interest 1880 Old Stone Jail, Courthouse Sq. Built in 1880, 2 story stone structure used until 1969. Tours available. Carrollton Historic District, downtown. History Banner Walking Tour in Victorian commercial area. Driving Tour of residential & commercial districts at Tourism Office & on website. Kentucky River Lock & Dam #1, on the Ohio River. Construction began in 1830 with stone laid by Irish immigrants. Masterson House, US 42. Built in early 1790s, oldest 2 story brick house standing on the Ohio River between Pittsburgh, Pa. & Cairo, Il. Point Park, 2nd & Main Sts. at the confluence of the Kentucky & Ohio Rivers. Host to various festivals & events.
Special Events State Park Events, General Butler State Resort Park. Carroll County Fair, Carroll Co. Fairgrounds, 1st wknd. June. Bands & BBQ, Point Park, Sept. 7-8. Heritage Saturday, Masterson House, Sept. 15. Carroll County Tobacco Festival, Courthouse Square, Oct. 4-6. A Christmas Carroll, downtown, Dec. 1.
Northern Kentucky River Region Lodging Best Western Executive Inn, I-71 exit 44, 51 units. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 502.732.8444.
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KY 227, I-71 exit 44. 53 lodge rooms with patio or balcony & 24 cottages. Butler-Turpin Historic House, conference center, Two Rivers Restaurant, 9 hole golf course, campground, hiking trails & swimming pool. www.parks.ky.gov 502.732.4384, 866.462.8853. See Ad, Page 5. Hampton Inn, I-71 exit 44, 60 units. Highland House Bed & Breakfast, 1705 Highland Ave., 3 units. Holiday Inn Express, I-71 exit 44, 64 units. The Poet's House Bed & Breakfast, 501 Main St., Ghent, 4 units. Quality Inn, I-71 exit 44, 62 units. Super 8, I-71 exit 44, 46 units.
Restaurants Cooper's Restaurant, 1420 Gillock Ave. Down on Main Street, 508 Main St. Two Rivers Restaurant, General Butler State Resort Park. Welch's Riverside Restaurant, 505 Main St. Familiar Food: Arby's, Burger King, Hometown Pizza, KFC, McDonald's, Papa John's, Snappy Tomato, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House.
Golf Fairway Golf Course, 4940 KY 227N, Wheatley, 18 holes. Perry Park Golf Resort, 595 Springport Ferry Rd., Perry Park, 27 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Elk Creek Hunt Club, 1860 Georgetown Rd. John A. Kleber Wildlife Management Area, Cedar Rd., KY 368, between US 127 & KY 227. 2,349 acres. Horseback riding, hiking, fishing, prim. camping. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources. Twin Eagle Wildlife Management Area, KY 355, 4 mi. NE. of Perry Park. 167 acres. Hiking, fishing. No camping or horseback riding. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Warsaw/Sparta Warsaw: Pop. 1,615. Gallatin County seat, est. 1799. US 42 on the Ohio River. Wet. Eastern Time. Sparta: Pop 231. Gallatin County. Wet. Eastern Time.
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County Tourism, PO Box 115, Warsaw, KY 41095. 859.567.5691.
Shopping & Entertainment Butler Outlet Mall, I-71 exit 44. Cornerstone Floral & Gifts, 519 Highland Ave. Glauber's Sports, 106 4th St. River Valley Winery, 1279 Mound Hill Rd. Two Rivers Antique Mall, 516 Main St.
Boating & Camping Carroll County Fairgrounds, KY 227, 60 sites. Eagle Valley Camping Resort, I-71 exit 44 or 57, 200 sites. Two Rivers RV Campground, Point Park, 33 sites.
Golf & Tennis General Butler State Resort Park, KY 227, 9 holes, 3 courts. Robert Westrick Memorial Park, KY 36, 4 lighted courts.
Owenton Pop. 1,327. Owen County seat, est. 1821. US 127, 17 mi. S. of I-71, 25 mi. N. of Frankfort. Dry. Eastern Time.
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Lake Elmer Davis Lake, KY 22. 130 acres. Built in 1958. Fishing (quality bluegill fishery, largemouth bass, redear sunfish, longear sunfish, warmouth, black crappie, white crappie, black bullhead, channel catfish), dock, 2 ramps. Shad for bait prohibited. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Points of Interest Larkspur Press, US 127, Monterey. Printshop produces hand bound letterpress books from type set by hand. By appt.
Special Events Sporting Clays Shoot, Elk Creek Hunt Club, 1st Sat. June. Owen County 4H Fair & Horse Show, 3rd wk. July. 127 Corridor Sale, US 127, Aug. 2-5. Sweet Owen Days, 3rd Sat. Sept. Monterey Fair, Monterey, 1st wknd. Oct. A Christmas Celebration, Courthouse, 1st Sun. Dec.
Lodging Hi-Y-Inn, 1550 KY 22E, 10 units. Night & Day Bed & Breakfast, 8170 US 127S, 4 units. Perry Park Golf Resort, 595 Springport Ferry Rd., Perry Park, 60 units, rest. Ragtime Bed, Barn & Breakfast, 2310 Breck Rd., 4 units. Serenity Woods Cottage, 515 Wilson Ln., 1 unit.
Restaurants Farmhouse Grill, 409 Roland Ave. Smith House, 1640 KY 22E. Familiar Food: Hometown Pizza, McDonald's, Snappy Tomato, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment Elk Creek Vineyards & Winery, 150 KY 330. Petals on the Square, 110 N. Madison St. Sweet Owen Country Store, 5850 KY 22E.
Boating & Camping Perry Park, KY 355, on the Ky. River, ramp.
Lake Craig's Creek Lake
US 42, Warsaw, 1.5 mi. W. 1,000 acres. Boating, fishing, marinas, swimming, camping, ramps. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Points of Interest Kentucky Speedway, I-71 exits 55 & 57, Sparta. 105,000 seat, 1.5 mi. racing tri-oval. NASCAR & IndyCar Series competitions. Markland Locks & Dam, US 42, 3.5 mi. W. of Warsaw, on the Ohio River. Completed 1963, the dam is 1,395 ft., the 2 locks are 110 ft. wide. Observation deck, picnic area, ramps. Open daily. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Special Events Gallatin County Fair, Glencoe, June 23-30. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Kentucky Speedway, Sparta, June 28 & Sept. 21. NASCAR Nationwide Series, Kentucky Speedway, Sparta, June 29 & Sept. 22. NASCAR Sprint Series, Kentucky Speedway, Sparta, June 30. River Days Festival, Fredericksburg Landing, Warsaw, July 4th wknd. Pumpkin Festival, Warsaw, 2nd Sat. Oct. Christmas on the Square, Warsaw, Dec.
Lodging 127 Motel, I-71 exit 62, Glencoe, 10 units, rest. Backwood Acres Bed & Breakfast, 450 Day's Ln., Sparta, 1 unit.
RAMADA AT THE KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY
I-71 exit 57, KY 35, Sparta. Adjacent to Kentucky Speedway & 10 min. from casino. Free deluxe breakfast, indoor pool/spa, wi-fi, exercise room, guest laundry. Lobby Bistro/food drinks Mon.-Sat. 78 rooms. Suites & jacuzzis available. www.ramadasparta.com 859.567.7223. Riverside Inn Bed & Breakfast, 85 US 42E, Warsaw, 7 units. Smuggler's Cove Motel, 1150 US 42W, Warsaw, 4 units. Speedway Inn, I-71 exit 57, Sparta, 19 units.
Restaurants Bistro, Ramada Inn, I-71 exit 57, Sparta. 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 Chili/Deaton's Market, 200 E. Main St., Warsaw. Ming Moon, 103 W. Main St., Warsaw. Pit Stop Grille, I-71 exit 57, Sparta. Sunset Grill, 1160 US 42W, Warsaw. Familiar Food: Warsaw, Dairy Queen, Hometown Pizza, Snappy Tomato, Subway; Sparta, McDonald's, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment Country Blooms Garden & Gifts, 327 US 42W, Warsaw. Maines Hardware, 201 W. Market St., Warsaw. Ribbons & Roses, 105 E. Main St., Warsaw.
Boating & Camping Edge of Speedway Campground, 4125 KY 1130, Sanders, 300 sites. Pier 99 Marina, 379 Knox-Lillard Rd., Warsaw. Smuggler's Cove Marina, 1150 US 42W, Warsaw. Sparta Campground, KY 467, Sparta, 85 sites, 20 prim. sites.
Golf Sugar Bay Golf Course, 975 Dry Creek Rd., Warsaw, 18 holes.
For information about fishing & hunting in Kentucky visit fw.ky.gov or call 800.858.1549. 53
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St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 1140 Madison Ave. Authentic French Gothic Cathedral. First mass in 1901. Features one of the largest handmade stained glass windows in the world. Year-round. Mon.-Sat. 9:30-4. Free tour brochures available.
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Covington Pop. 40,640. 5th largest Kentucky city. Kenton County, est. 1793. I-71/I-75 across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. The total Kenton County population is 142,031. Independence is the Kenton County seat, pop. 10,444, 12 mi. S. on KY 17. Wet. Eastern Time.
Information
n Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau, 50 E. RiverCenter Blvd., Covington, KY 41011. 800.447.8489.
Points of Interest Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Rd., Devou Park. Historic home. c. 1848 with exhibits of the region's history including artifacts, interactive displays & hands-on activies. Tues.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5. Adm. $7. The Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Built in 1902 by Andrew Carnegie as the Covington Public Library. Art galleries, 465 seat theatre & arts education center. Gallery Mon.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. noon-3. Box Office Tues.-Fri. noon-5. Devou Park, Montague Rd. 700 acre park overlooking the Ohio River. Fishing lake, picnicking, golf, walking & nature trails, reception hall, Behringer-Crawford Museum & amphiteater. Garden of Hope, 699 Edgecliff Rd. Replica of the Tomb of Christ in Jerusalem, Carpenter Shop, Chapel of Dreams, wine press, statue, ancient tools. Grounds open daily. James A. Ramage Civil War Museum, 1402 Highland Ave., Ft. Wright. Interprets Northern Ky.'s role in the Civil War through archaelology, education & research. Fri.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. noon-5. MainStrasse Village, I-75 exit 192. The village boasts over 30 unique shops, restaurants & pubs. The centerpiece of MainStrasse is the beautiful Carroll Chimes Bell Tower (named for former Gov. Julian Carroll) in Goebel Park. The 100 ft. bell tower has a 43 bell carillon which plays on the hour, from noon until dusk. The bell tower contains one of the two American-made animated clocks in the world, with 21 figures performing "The Pied Piper of Hamelin." The Goose Girl Fountain, 2 blocks E. of the bell tower, is a bronze sculpture by Karkadoulias. Mother of God Church, 119 W. 6th St. On Natl. Reg. Completed 1871. Italian Renaissance design. Features 5 large murals by Johann Schmitt dating to 1890 & beautiful stained glass windows. Tours by appt. Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 RiverCenter Blvd. 110,000 sq. ft., meeting & banquet facilities. Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati, 315 W. Southern Ave. Open year round Wed. & Sat. 10-4. $4. Riverside/Licking National Historic District, bordered by the Ohio River, the Licking River & 4th St. Includes Civil War homes, carriage houses & life-size bronze statues of historic figures. Roebling Suspension Bridge, foot of Court St. Completed 1867, the longest single span at the time. Prototype of the Brooklyn Bridge. 54
1st Friday Gallery Hop, MainStrasse Village, 1st Fri. each mo. MainStrasse Antiques, Etc, MainStrasse Village, 4th Sun. May-Oct. Maifest, MainStrasse Village, May 18-20. Original Goettafest, MainStrasse Village, June 15-17. Kenton County Fair, Kenton Co. Fairgrounds, Independence, July. US 127 Corridor Sale, MainStrasse Village, Aug. 2-5. Riverfest, Riverfront, Sept. 3. Oktoberfest, MainStrasse Village, Sept. 7-9. Wine Tasting Festival, MainStrasse Village, Oct. 20.
Lodging Courtyard by Marriott, 500 W. 3rd St., 194 units. Days Inn, I-75 exit 189, Ft. Wright, 115 units. Embassy Suites RiverCenter, 10 E. RiverCenter Blvd., 226 units, rest. Extended Stay America, 650 W. 3rd St., 105 units. Hampton Inn, 200 Crescent Ave., 151 units. Holiday Inn Riverfront, 600 W. 3rd St., 156 units, rest. Lookout Motel, 1700 Dixie Hwy., 29 units. Marriott RiverCenter, 10 W. RiverCenter Blvd., 321 units, rest. Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront, I-75/I-71 exit 192, 220 units, rest. Rodeway Inn, I-75 exit 189, Ft. Wright, 88 units.
Restaurants Behle Street Cafe, 50 E. RiverCenter Blvd. Bouquet Restaurant & Wine Bar, 519 Main St. Chez Nora, 530 Main St. Cock & Bull English Pub, 601 Main St. Cosmo's Grille Pub, 604 Main St. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. Izzy's, 300 Madison Ave. Keystone Bar & Grill, 313 Greenup St. Log Cabin Inn, 322 Madison Pk. The Madison, 700 Madison Ave. MainStrasse Village Pub, 619 Main St. Molly Malone's, 112 E. 4th St. Otto's, 521 Main St. Strasse Haus, 630 Main St. Tickets Sports Cafe, 100 W. 6th St. Wertheim's, 514 W. 6th St. Willie's Sports Cafe, 401 Crescent Ave. Zazou Grill & Pub, 502 W. 6th St. Familiar Food: 1-75 exit 192, Burger King, 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.
Shopping & Entertainment Bar Monet, 837 Willard St. Fabulous-Furs, 20 W. 11th St. Kaleidoscope Stained Glass Studio, 704 Main St. Leapin Lizard Gallery, 726 Main St. Linden Noll Gift Haus, 506 W. 6th St. MK's Totebags, 609 Main St. Strasse Dog, 605 Main St. Totter's Otterville, 4314 Boron Dr. Workshops of the Restoration Society, 3414 Decoursey Ave., Latonia.
Golf & Tennis Devou Park, 1344 Audubon Rd., 18 holes, 9 courts. The Golf Courses of Kenton County, 3908 Richardson Rd., Independence, 54 holes. Twin Oaks Golf & Plantation Club, 450 E. 43rd St., 18 holes.
Ft. Mitchell/Erlanger Ft. Mitchell: Pop. 8,207. Kenton County. I-71/I-75 & US 25/42/127, SW. of Covington. Wet. Eastern Time. Erlanger: Pop. 18,082. Kenton County. I-71/I-75 & I-275, SW. of Covington & Ft. Mitchell. Wet. Eastern Time.
Information
n Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau, 50 E. RiverCenter Blvd., Covington, KY 41011. 800.447.8489.
Airport 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 & Southeast Indiana.
Visit the Kentucky Department of Travel & Tourism at www.kentuckytourism.com
Northern Kentucky River Region Points of Interest Thomas More College, 333 Thomas More Pkwy., Crestview Hills. Est. 1921. Catholic, liberal arts college. Enrolls 1,900. Monte Casino, a native fieldstone chapel, is the world's smallest house of worship.
Lodging Comfort Inn, I-75/71 exit 184, Erlanger, 145 units. Country Hearth Inn, I-75-71 exit 184, Erlanger, 80 units. Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Airport, I-275 exit 2, Erlanger, 120 units, rest. Drawbridge Hotel, I-75/71 exit 186, Ft. Mitchell, 384 units, rest. EconoLodge, I-75/71 exit 184, Erlanger, 72 units. Holiday Inn Airport, I-275 exit 2, Erlanger, 305 units, rest. Quality Inn & Suites, I-275 exit 2, Erlanger, 107 units. Residence Inn, I-275 exit 2, Erlanger, 150 units. Super 8, I-75/71 exit 186, Ft. Mitchell, 106 units. USA Hotel, I-75/71 exit 188, Ft. Mitchell, 211 units. Wingate by Wyndham Cincinnati Airport, I-75/71 exit 184, Erlanger, 75 units.
Restaurants Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy, 2833 Dixie Hwy., Crestview Hills. Barleycorn's, 2642 Dixie Hwy., Lakeside Park. Colonial Cottage, 3140 Dixie Hwy., Erlanger. Edgewood Tavern, 1126 Barnwood Dr., Edgewood. Greyhound Tavern, 2500 Dixie Hwy., Ft. Mitchell. Guru India Restaurant, 2303 Buttermilk Crossing, Crescent Springs. Hoggy's Restaurant, 2807 Town Center Blvd., Crestview Hills. Indigo Casual Gourmet Cafe, I-75/71 exit 188, Ft. Mitchell. John Phillips Restaurant & Bar, 2809 Dixie Hwy., Crestview Hills. 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-75/71 exit 184, Burger King, Dixie Chili, Donato's, KFC, Waffle House; I-75/71 exit 186, Applebee's, Arby's, Bob Evans, Bonefish Grill, Burger King, Donato's, Frisch's, Gold Star Chili, Hardee's, McDonald's, Outback Steakhouse, Pizza Hut, Subway, TGI Friday's; I-275 exit 83, Crestview Hills, Carrabba's, Max & Erma's, McAlister's, Panera Bread.
Shopping & 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. Shoe Palace, 3126 Dixie Hwy., Erlanger. Super Bowl, I-75 exit 184, Erlanger. Tala's Distant Treasures, 2864 Town Center Blvd., Crestview Hills.
Newport Pop. 15,273. Campbell County seat, est. 1795. US 27 across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. Wet. Eastern Time.
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n City
of Newport, 998 Monmouth St., Newport, KY 41071. 859. 292.3666. n Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau, 50 E. RiverCenter Blvd., Covington, KY 41011. 800.447.8489.
Points of Interest The Bank of Kentucky Center, 500 Nunn Dr., Highland Heights. Venue for concerts, family shows & sporting events.
Campbell County Log Cabin Museum, 890 W. Clay Ridge Rd., Grants Lick. Log cabins, turn-of-the-century farm tools & implements, steam engine windmill, small covered bridge. Mar.-Nov. daily 10 am-dark. Free. East Row Historic District, Oak St., 10th St., Washington Ave., 2nd St. Ky.'s second largest historic district is filled with historic homes built by Newport's wealthy merchants & businessmen during the 1800s & early 1900s. Newport Aquarium, 1 Aquarium Way, Newport on the Levee. 70 exhibits & 14 galleries showcasing thousands of animals from around the world. Daily 10-6. Adm. $22. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way. Offers shopping, dining, theatre, movies & the Newport Aquarium. Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights. Est. 1968. 500 acres. Enrolls 15,800. Bank of Kentucky Center, Fine Arts Gallery, NKU Hall of Fame. Purple People Bridge, 3rd St. Pedestrian bridge crossing the Ohio River to Cincinnati, OH. Ride the Ducks, 1 Levee Way. 60 min. amphibious sightseeing tour on the waterfronts of Newport, Covington & Cincinnati. Adm. $15. Riverboat Row Riverwalk, along the top of Newport's floodwall. Part of the Daniel Beard National Boy Scout Trail. Six overlooks with weathervanes depicting the area's river heritage. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 7 Court Pl. Built in 1871. Rare steeple entirely of stone. Sun. Holy Eucharist 10:30 am. World Peace Bell, 425 York St. 66,000 lb., 12 ft. tall bronze bell, the world's largest free-swinging bell. Rings at noon daily.
Special Events Newport Jazz Festival, Riverfront, May 12-13. Italianfest, Riverfront, June 7-10. America's Celebration Motorcycle Rally, Riverfront, July 4-8. Queen City Sausage Festival, Riverfront, July 13-15. Glier Goetta Fest, Riverfront, Aug. 2-5. Great Inland Seafood Festival, Riverfront, Aug. 9-12. Newport Car Show & Sidewalk Sale, downtown, Aug. 26. Riverfest, Riverfront, Sept. 3. Alexandria Fair & Horse Show, KY 10, Alexandria, Labor Day wknd. Licking River Regatta, banks of Licking River, Sept. Newport Oktoberfest, Riverfront, Sept. 28-30.
Lodging Christopher's Bed & Breakfast, 604 Poplar St., Bellevue, 3 units. Comfort Suites Riverfront, 420 Riverboat Row, 124 units. Country Inn & Suites, 10 Country Dr., Wilder, 65 units. Gateway Bed & Breakfast, 326 E. 6th St., 3 units. Grace Manor Bed & Breakfast, 828 Linden Ave., 2 units. Hampton Inn Wilder, I-275 exit 77, 94 units. Holiday Inn Express, 109 Landmark Dr., Bellevue, 73 units. Riverfront Travelodge, 222 York St., 104 units. Weller Haus Bed & Breakfast, 319 Poplar St., Bellevue, 5 units.
Restaurants Arnie's on the Levee, 120 E. 3rd St. Chart House, 405 Riverboat Row. The Cobblestone Cafe, 654 Highland Ave., Ft. Thomas. Detroit Joe's, 115 E. 9th St. Hofbrauhaus Newport, 200 E. 3rd. St. Mammoth Coffee, 515 Monmouth St. Midway Cafe, 1017 S. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas. Mokka/Sunset Bar & Grill, 500 Monmouth St. Newport Syndicate, 18 E. 5th St. Pompilio's Restaurant, 600 Washington Ave. Vito's Cafe, 654 Highland Ave., Ft. Thomas. York Street Cafe, 738 York St.
BB RIVERBOATS
Foot of Columbia St., 101 Riverboat Row, Newport KY 41071. Sightseeing, lunch & dinner cruises, special events & private charters on the Ohio River. Can accommodate groups of 1 to 1,000. www. bbriverboats.com 859.261.8500, 800.261.8586. 55
Familiar Food: Applebee's, Bob Evans, Burger King, Dixie Chili, Don Pablo's, Gold Star Chili, Hardee's, Hooter's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Ponderosa, Skyline Chili, Subway, Taco Bell, TGI Friday's, Wendy's; Newport on the Levee, Brio Tuscan Grill, Mitchell's Fish Market; Bellevue, Buckhead Mountain Grill, Frisch's, Gold Star Chili, Joe's Crab Shack, McDonald's, Pasquale's, Skyline Chili.
Shopping & Entertainment Camp Springs Vineyard, 6361 Four Mile Pk., Camp Springs. Kentucky Haus Artisan Center, 411 E. 10th St. Michael's Tennis & Ski, 1015 Town Center, Wilder. Schneider's Homemade Candies, 420 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue. StoneBrook Winery, 6570 Vineyard Ln., Camp Springs.
Boating & Camping A J Jolly Park, 11541 Alexandria Pk., Alexandria, 75 sites. Manhattan Harbour, 1301 4th Ave., Dayton. Queen City Riverboat Cruises, 303 Dodd Dr., Dayton. Riverside Marina, 145 Mary Ingles Hwy., Dayton.
Golf 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.
Florence Pop. 29,951. 8th largest Kentucky city. Boone County. I-71/I-75 & US 42 SW. of Covington, NE. of Big Bone Lick State Park. Burlington is the Boone County seat, est. 1824, W. on KY 18. Wet. Eastern Time.
Information
n Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau, 50 E. RiverCenter Blvd., Covington, KY 41011. 800.447.8489.
n FLORENCE WELCOME CENTER
Kentucky Welcome Center I-75S MM 177. Information desk staffed daily 8:30-4:30. For Kentucky travel information call 859.384.3130 or 800.225.TRIP. www.kentuckytourism.com See Ad, Page 1.
State Park Big Bone Lick State Park
Special Events Turfway Park Winter Meet, Turfway Park Race Course, Jan. 1-Apr. 1. Florence Freedom Baseball, 7950 Freedom Way, May-Sept. Old Timers Day, Rabbit Hash, Sat. before Labor Day. Old Fashion Day, Walton, Sept. Turfway Park Fall Meet, Turfway Park Race Course, Sept. 6-30. Dinsmore Homestead Harvest Festival, Dinsmore Homestead, last wknd. Sept. Turfway Park Holiday Meet, Turfway Park Race Course, Nov. 29-Dec. 31. Christmas on Main, Walton, Dec. Christmas in the Country, Dinsmore Homestead, 1st wknd. Dec.
Lodging America's Best Value Inn, I-75/71 exit 181, 50 units. Ashley Quarters Hotel, I-75/71 exit 182, 70 units. Best Western Inn, I-75/71 exit 181, 51 units. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 859.525.0090. Burlington's Willis Graves Bed & Breakfast, 5825 Jefferson St., Burlington, 5 units. Cincinnati Airport Marriott, I-275 exit 4A, Hebron, 295 units. Clarion Inn, I-75/71 exit 182, 89 units.
COMFORT INN
7454 Turfway Rd., I-75/71 exit 182, just 5 mi. from the Cincinnati/ Northern Ky. Intl. Airport. 53 units. Complimentary airport shuttle, park & fly program. Free hot breakfast, wireless internet. Pets allowed. www.choicehotels.com 859.647.2700. Comfort Inn, I-75/71 exit 175, Walton, 56 units. Comfort Suites Cincinnati Airport, I-275 exit 4A, Hebron, 70 units. Country Inn & 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. Doubletree Hotel Cincinnati Airport, I-275 exit 4, Hebron, 177 units, rest. EconoLodge, I-75/71 exit 175, Richwood, 56 units. Extended Stay America, I-75/71 exit 182, 101 units. First Farm Inn, 2510 Stevens Rd., Petersburg, 2 units. Hampton Inn Airport South, I-75/71 exit 182, 117 units. Hampton Inn Cincinnati Airport North, I-275 exit 4, Hebron, 83 units. Heritage Inn, I-75/71 exit 181, 50 units. Hilton Cincinnati Airport, I-75/71 exit 182, 306 units, rest. Holiday Inn Express, I-75/71 exit 175, Richwood, 56 units. Holiday Inn Florence, I-75/71 exit 180, 85 units. Homewood Suites, I-75/71 exit 182, 96 units. Hyatt Place, I-75/71 exit 182, 126 units, rest. Knights Inn, I-75/71 exit 180, 115 units. La Quinta Inn, I-75 exit 182, 74 units. Microtel Inn, I-75/71 exit 181, 89 units. Motel 6, I-75/71 exit 180, 78 units. Quality Inn & Suites, I-75/71 exit 180, 119 units, rest. Ramada Inn, I-75/71 exit 180, 105 units, rest. Springhill Suites, I-75/71 exit 184B, 101 units. Stay Lodge, I-75/71 exit 181, 120 units. Studio Plus, I-75/71 exit 182, 71 units. Super 8, I-75/71 exit 180, 93 units. Travelodge, I-75/71 exit 180, 85 units. Turfside 1 Motel, I-75/71 exit 182, 21 units. Wildwood Inn, I-75/71 exit 180, 121 units. 859.371.6300.
Restaurants KY 338 S. of Florence, off US 42/127, I-71 & I-75. Natl. Natural Landmark. 547 acres in the area of the greatest graveyard of ice age animals ever found. Most facilities are seasonal, camping year-round. Park Features: Site of an ancient salt sulphur spring used by prehistoric animals. Visitor center, museum, walking diorama outdoor museum & live buffalo herd. Picnic shelter, fishing, playground, mini-golf. Camping: 62 sites (Resv. & water hookups available Apr.-Oct.). Tennis: 2 courts.
Points of Interest Anderson Ferry, KY 8, Constance. Crosses Ohio River to US 50 Riverside 8 mi. W. of Cincinnati, OH. Nov.-Apr. 6 am-8 pm, May-Oct. 6 am-9:45 pm, open Sat. & holidays 7 am, Sun. 10 am. $4. Big Bone Gardens, KY 338, Union. 6 acre private gardens open to the public mid Apr.-mid July wknds. noon-5. Creation Museum, 2800 Bullittsburg Church Rd., Petersburg. 70,000 sq. ft. museum & special effects theatre bring the pages of the Bible to life. Mon.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. noon-6. Adm. $24.95. Dinsmore Homestead, 5656 KY 18, 6 1/2 mi. W. of Burlington. An historic homestead settled by James & Martha Dinsmore in 1842. On Natl. Reg. Apr.-mid Dec. Wed., Sat. & Sun. 1-5. Tours on the hour. Adm. $5. Rabbit Hash, Lower River Rd., off KY 18 & KY 536. On the Ohio River SW. of Florence. River town with an 1831 general store. Turfway Park Race Course, I-75 exit 182. Live thoroughbred racing Jan. 1-Apr. 1, Sept. 6-30 & Nov. 29-Dec. 31. Thurs.-Sun. Simulcast wagering Wed.-Sun. year-round. Adm. free. 56
Buffalo Bob's Family Restaurant, 9910 Bererich Dr. Cathay Kitchen Chinese Restaurant, I-75/71 exit 180. Karlo's Bistro Italia, I-75/71 exit 182. Mr. Herb's, 1677 Petersburg Rd., Hebron. Shakey's Pub & Grub, 7718 US 42. 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, Chuck E. Cheese, Hardee's, KFC, Lone Star, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Olive Garden, Pizza Hut, Penn Station, Ponderosa, Rally's, Red Lobster, Skyline Chili, Smokey Bones, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's; 1-75/71 exit 182, Applebee's, Blimpie's, Burger King, Cheddar's, Cracker Barrel, Fuddrucker's, Lee's Famous Recipe, Longhorn Steakhouse, McDonald's, O'Charley's, Rafferty's, Ryan's, Steak N Shake, Subway, Taco Bell, Tumbleweed, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Benton Family Farm, 11896 Old Lexington Pk., Walton. Cabin Arts Quilt Shop, 5878 Jefferson St., Burlington. Florence Antique Mall, I-75/71 exit 180. Florence Mall, I-75/71 exit 180 or 181. Florence Speedway, 12334 US 42, Walton. Jane's Saddlebag,13989 Ryle Rd., Union. Laser Adventure, 55 Spiral Dr. Richwood Flea Market, I-75 exit 175, Walton.
Boating & Camping Oak Creek Campground, I-75/71 exit 171, Walton, 96 sites. River Ridge Park, KY 18, Burlington, 75 sites. Trixie's Marina, 4895 Beaver Rd., Union.
Northern Kentucky River Region Golf Boone Links, off KY 18, 27 holes. Lassing Pointe, 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.
Shopping & Entertainment Barker's Blackberry Hill Winery, 16629 Mt. Zion-Verona Rd., Crittenden. Olde Star Mall Theatre, 1418 N. Main St., Williamstown. The Quilt Box, 490 E. Flynn Rd., Dry Ridge.
Outdoor Adventure
Boating & Camping
Boone County Arboretum, 9190 Camp Ernst Rd., Union. 121 acres with over 2 mi. of paved trails & 2,700 trees & shrubs. Daily dawn-dusk. Free. Boone County Cliffs State Nature Preserve, I-75 exit 181, KY 18 5 mi. W. to Burlington, 6 mi. to Middle Creek Rd, left 1.9 mi. to parking on left. 20 to 40 ft. cliffs formed from the gravels that washed out of melting glaciers north of the area around 700,000 years ago. Open to the public for hiking, birding & nature study. Daniels Petting Farm, 1850 Walton Nicholson Pk., Walton. Dinsmore Woods State Nature Preserve, I-75 exit 181, KY 18, 6 mi. W. of Burlington, on right just past intersection of Middle Creek Rd. & KY 18. A relatively undisturbed mature mixed hardwood forest which hosts a beautiful array of spring wildflowers. Open to the public for hiking, birding & nature study. Florence Aquatic Park, 8200 Ewing Blvd.
Cincinnati South Campground, I-75 exit 166, Crittenden, 101 sites. I-75 Camper Village, 940 Curry Ln., Dry Ridge, 50 sites. Reynolds Boat Dock, I-75 exit 166, Crittenden. Ruby's Boat Dock, I-75 exit 159, Dry Ridge. Three Springs Campground, 595 Campground Rd., Corinth, 22 sites, 24 prim. sites.
Dry Ridge/ Williamstown Dry Ridge: Pop. 2,191. Grant County. US 25, 4 mi. N. of Williamstown. Moist (Grant Co. Dry). Eastern Time. Williamstown: Pop. 3,925. Grant County seat, est. 1825. I-75, S. of Covington. Moist (Grant Co. Dry). Eastern Time.
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n Grant County Tourism & Convention Commission, 147 N. Main St., Williamstown, KY 41097. 859.824.3451, 800.382.7117.
Lakes Boltz Lake, off KY 467, 4 mi. NW. of Dry Ridge. 86 acres. Fishing (quality bluegill fishery), dock, ramp, boat rentals. Shad for bait prohibited. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources. Bullock Pen Lake, off KY 491, 2 mi. W. of Crittenden. 134 acres. Built in 1953. Fishing (largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie), ramp, boat rentals. 10 hp. limit. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources. Corinth Lake, off KY 330, 3 mi. W. of Corinth. 96 acres. Built in 1963. Fishing (bluegill, redear sunfish), ramp. Shad for bait prohibited. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources. Williamstown Lake, off KY 467, 2 mi. E. of Williamstown. 350 acres. Fishing (quality redr sunfish fishery), swimming, docks, ramp, boat rentals.
Points of Interest William Arnold Log Home, 214 N. Main St., Williamstown. 1811 log home built by founder of Williamstown. Open Memorial Day wknd.
Special Events Cruisin' the Ridge, Dry Ridge, May-Sept. 2nd Sat. Derby Day Celebration, Williamstown, 1st Sat. May. Wild Herb Walk, Mullins Log Cabin, Corinth, 2nd Sat. May. Kentucky Horse Heritage Days, No. Ky. Fairgrounds, Williamstown, 4th wknd. Sept. Holiday Art & Crafts Sale, Dry Ridge Outlet Center, 3rd wknd. Nov. Christmas Home Tour, Williamstown, 1st Sun. Dec.
Lodging America's Best Value Inn, I-75 exit 154, Williamstown, 40 units. Comfort Inn, I-75 exit 159, Dry Ridge, 62 units. Days Inn, I-75 exit 154, Williamstown, 50 units. Dry Ridge Motor Inn, I-75 exit 159, Dry Ridge, 18 units. Hampton Inn, I-75 exit 159, Dry Ridge, 62 units. Microtel Inn & Suites, I-75 exit 159, Dry Ridge, 55 units. Mullins Log Cabin Getaway, 305 Scaffold Lick Rd., Cordova, 1 unit. Oak Harbor Resort, I-75 exit 159, Dry Ridge, 4 units. Super 8, I-75 exit 159, Dry Ridge, 50 units.
Restaurants The Country Grill, 21 Taft Hwy., Dry Ridge. El Jalisco, 4 Skyway Dr., Williamstown. Happy Dragon, 73 Broadway, Dry Ridge. Java Jo'Z, 77 Blackburn Ln., Dry Ridge. Noble's Restaurant, I-75 exit 44, Corinth. Familiar Food: I-75 exit 154, Williamstown, Hometown Pizza, Subway; I-75 exit 159, Dry Ridge, Arby's, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Domino's, Gold Star Chili, KFC, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Shoney's, Snappy Tomato, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy's; I-75 exit 166, Crittenden, Burger King, McDonald's, Subway, Wendy's.
Outdoor Adventure Curtis Gates Lloyd Wildlife Management Area, off US 25S, 1/2 mi. SE of Crittenden. 1,110 acres. One of Ky.'s oldest virgin tree stands. Field trials, trap, rifle & archery ranges, hiking, birding. Leary Lake, fishing, dock, universal access. No camping, no horseback riding. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources. Mullins Wildlife Management Area, Eads Rd., US 25, 1 mi. N. of Crittenden, bordering I-75. 259 acres. Dog training, birding. No camping, no horseback riding. Handicap accessible. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Falmouth Pop. 2,169. Pendleton County seat, est. 1793. US 27 & KY 159, midway between Lexington & Covington on the Licking River. Wet (Pendleton Co. Dry). Eastern Time.
Information
n Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce, 230 Main St., Falmouth, KY 41040. 859.654.4189.
Airport Gene Snyder Airport, off US 27. General aviation. 4,000 ft. runway.
State Park Kincaid Lake State Park
KY 159, off US 27 & KY 22 NE. of Falmouth, KY 22 from I-75, Williamstown exit 154. 850 acres. Most facilities are seasonal. Park Features: Kincaid Lake, fishing, motor boats, pontoon boats, pedal boats, dock slip rental, 2.5 mi. hiking trail, Jr. Olympic pool, picnic shelters, playground, mini-golf. Seasonal organized recreation programs. Camping: 84 sites, 125 prim. sites. Golf: 9 holes.
Lake Kincaid Lake, KY 159, 3 mi. NE. of Falmouth. 183 acres. Built in 1961. Fishing (excellent trophy largemouth bass, bluegill, green sunfish, longear sunfish, white sucker, black bullhead, yellow bullhead, channel catfish), dock, ramp, boat rental, swimming, picnicking, camping. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Special Events Kincaid Regional Theatre, Falmouth School Center, 500 Chapel St., June-Aug., Nov.-Dec. Pendleton County Youth Fair, July 9-14.
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Lodging Back Inn Time Bed & Breakfast, 804 W. Shelby St., 6 units. Paddlers Inn, 33 Hornbeek Rd., Butler, 6 units, prim. camping.
Restaurants Edwardo's Pizza & Subs, 1094 Ridgeway Ave. Twisted Spoon Diner, 1373 US 27N. Familiar Food: US 27S, Lee's Famous Recipe, McDonald's, Snappy Tomato, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment Conrad Hardware & Furniture, 226 W. Shelby St.
Boating & Camping Kincaid Lake Marina, KY 159. Thaxton's Canoe Trails, 33 Hornbeek Rd., Butler.
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Northern Kentucky River Region Mason County Park, 2340 Old Main St. 67 acres, pool, picnic areas, playground, fishing, tennis, ball fields, walking path. May's Lick, KY 324, 1/4 mi. W. of US 68, 15 mi. S. of Maysville. Unique community of working craftsmen & shopkeepers. Mefford's Flatboat Fort, Old Main St. Believed to be last existing house built in part from a flatboat, 1787. Old Church Museum, Old Main St. Methodist Episcopal Church, c. 1848. Paxton Inn, Old Main St. Originally built as a tavern, c. 1819, features hidden staircase used for the underground railroad. Presbyterian Church, Old Main St. The 2nd church formed in Washington, Apr. 1792. Church building built 1806. Simon Kenton Shrine, Old Main St. Log cabin housing a trading store as it would have appeared in the early 1800s.
Special Events Chocolate Festival, Apr. May's Lick Asparagus Festival, May's Lick, 3rd Sat. May. 400 Mile Sale, US 68/80, May 31-June 3. Simon Kenton Festival, 3rd wknd. Sept. Frontier Christmas, Dec.
Restaurants Dinner Bell Restaurant, 5593 US 68, May's Lick.
Shopping & Entertainment 1790 Rowhouse Mall, 2117 Old Main St. Bluegrass Artisan Center, 2028 Old Main St. Bramel's Hickory Hill Plantation, 6037 Mill Creek Rd., May's Lick. The Iron Gate, 2103 Old Main St. Keepsake Treasures, 2116 Old Main St. Phyllis' Antiques & Lamp Shop, 2112 Old Main St. Strawberry Patch Antiques & Gifts, 2109 Old Main St.
Golf & Tennis Laurel Oaks Golf Club, 808 US 62, 18 holes. Mason County Park, 2340 Old Main St., 2 courts. Wells Creek Golf Course, 2340 Old Main St., 9 holes.
Augusta Pop. 1,190. Bracken County, est. 1792. 15 mi. NW. of Maysville on KY 8. Quaint town on the Ohio River, one of few still served by ferry in modern times. Brooksville is the Bracken County seat, pop. 670, S. on KY 19. Wet. Eastern Time.
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Welcome Center, 219 Main St., Augusta, KY 41002. 606.756.2183.
Points of Interest 1811 Augusta Jail, Appleman Park, W. 2nd St. Tours by appt. Augusta Art Guild, 116 Main St. Exhibits of works by local & regional artists. Sat. & Sun. 1-4.
Special Events Art in the Garden, 1st Sat. June. Fireman's Festival, July 4. Riverfest Regatta, 3rd wknd. July. Germantown Fair, Germantown, 1st wk. Aug. Heritage Days Antique & Flea Market, Labor Day wknd. Swingtime on the River, 3rd Sat. Sept. Turning Leaves of Augusta, 2nd wknd. Oct. Augusta Ghost Walk, last wknd. Oct. White Christmas, Sat. before Christmas. Light Up Brooksville, Brooksville, 1st Sat. Dec.
Lodging Asbury Meadow Bed & Breakfast, 3737 Asbury Rd., 3 units. The Country Lodge at Sabbath Song Farm, 1331 Toadvine Rd., Brooksville, 3 units. Hawk Wood Hall Bed & Breakfast, 1941 Bradford Rd., Foster, 5 units.
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103 W. 2nd St., 10 beautifully decorated rooms & full service restaurant. Enjoy casual elegance in a charming small town setting with extraordinary personal service. Full country breakfast. Group rates & packages. BBAK member. www.parkviewcountryinn.com 606.756.2603. See Ad, Page 7. White Rose Bed & Breakfast, 210 E. Riverside Dr., 3 units.
Restaurants Augusta Pub, 120 Main St. Bravo Cafe, 121 Main St. Carota's Pizza, 115 Main St. Corner Cafe, 214 Hamilton Ave. Donna's Place, 113 Locust St., Brooksville. Parkview Inn Restaurant, 103 W. 2nd St. Familiar Food: Brooksville, Snappy Tomato.
Shopping & Entertainment Amy's Blue Daisy, 128 Main St. The Augusta General Store & Restaurant, 109 Main St. Baker-Bird Winery, 4465 KY 19. Bracken Berry Farm, 4020 Woodward Rd., Germantown. Brackenridge Berry Farm, 1090 Belmont Rd., Brooksville. Folk Art Shop, 114 Main St. Hillside Country Orchard, 4979 AA Hwy. N., Foster. Jeans & Such, 211 Main St. Lavender Hills of Kentucky, 229 Conrad Ridge Rd., Brooksville. Nina's, 208 Main St. Rose Hill Boutique, 131 Main St. Rosie's Antique Emporium, 214 Main St. Small Town Gift Shop, 321 W. Riverside Dr.
Boating & Camping Augusta Boat Dock & Marina, E. 2nd St.
Flemingsburg Pop. 2,658. Fleming County seat, est. 1796. KY 11, S. of Maysville. Dry. Eastern Time.
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"Covered Bridge Capital of Kentucky" Fleming Co. offers antiques, arts & crafts, barn quilts, covered bridges, equestrian center, festivals, hiking & more. PO Box 24, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. 606.845.1223. www.flemingkychamber.com See Ad.
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Points of Interest Fleming County Covered Bridge Museum, 119 E. Water St. Large collection of covered bridge photos & memorabilia. Mar.-Dec. Sat. noon-4. Free. Franklin Sousley Monument, Elizaville Cemetery, 4 mi. W. on KY 32, S. 1/2 mi. on KY 170. Sousley was a PFC in the USMCR & helped to raise the flag at Iwo Jima.
Fox Valley Recreation Area, 218 Fox Valley Rd., 50 sites.
Golf & Tennis Fleming County Golf Association, 1469 Maysville Rd., 9 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Chasing the Sun Equestrian Center, 2111 Wilson Run Rd., Wallingford. Evergreen Hills Maze, Cemetery Ln. Fleming Wildlife Management Area, KY 559, N. on KY 57 from Flemingsburg to KY 3301, left toward Wallingford. 1,907 acres. Squirrel, deer, grouse, dove, raccoon, quail, rabbit. Fishing, hiking, horseback riding. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Mt. Olivet Pop. 299. Robertson County seat. US 62, N. of Blue Licks Battlefield State Park on KY 165. Dry. Eastern Time.
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State Park Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park See Area 6, Carlisle.
Points of Interest Goddard "White" Covered Bridge, Goddard Bridge Rd., off KY 32, over Sand Lick Creek. Built in early-mid 19th century, restored 2006. 90 ft. long. The only surviving example of the Ithiel Town lattice truss design in Ky. Joined with wooden pegs (trenails/trunnels). On Natl. Reg. Open to traffic. Grange City (Hillsboro) Covered Bridge, off KY 111 over Fox Creek. Built 1865-1870. 86 ft. long. Multiple kingpost truss design employing multiple king posts, abutments of "red stone," corrugated sheet metal roof. On Natl. Reg. Pedestrian traffic only. Ky. Dept. of Parks. Ringo's Mill Covered Bridge, off KY 158, 3.2 mi. SE. of KY 111 over Fox Creek. Built 1869. 81 ft. long. Served grist mill on Fox Creek in the mid 1800s. Multiple kingpost truss design. Original yellow pine trusses remain. On Natl. Reg. Pedestrian traffic only. Ky. Dept. of Parks.
Johnson Creek Covered Bridge, off KY 1029, Alhambra, 1 3/4 mi. NE. of KY 165. Built 1874 by Jacob N. Bower. 110 ft. long, 15.3 ft. wide. Smith truss design reinforced with arches, 2 spans. Crosses Johnson Creek over an old buffalo trace. Restored in 2008. On Natl. Reg. Ogden Ridge Schoolhouse, Ogden Ridge Rd. Restored log oneroom schoolhouse.
Special Events Robertson County Fair, Deming High School, Sept. Christmas Parade, 1st Sun. Dec.
Shopping & Entertainment Sunflower Sundries, 5021 Dividing Ridge Rd.
Special Events Franklin Sousley Iwo Jima Ceremony, Elizaville, Feb. Live on Electric Ave., downtown, May-Sept. wknds. Reading Festival, June. Logan's Auto Body Cruise-In, Wallingford Rd., July. July 4th Celebration, Fleming Co. Recreation Park, July 4. Ewing/Fleming County Fair, Ewing, July.
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Lodging Paradox Farm Bed & Breakfast, 2555 Nepton Rd., Ewing, 3 units.
Restaurants La Finca Mexican Restaurant, 940 Elizaville Rd. Monster Pizza, 135 E. Water St. Panther Pizza & More, 231 W. Water St. Stockyards Restaurant, 255 Helena Rd. The Tea Cup Cafe & Tea Room, 100 E. Water St. Familiar Food: Arby's, Dairy Queen, Lee's Famous Recipe, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment Apron Strings, 128 Clark St. Banana Tree Studios, 121 E. Electric Ave. Double S Entertainment, 150 Foster St. Downtown Girls, 101 E. Water St. Humphries Antiques, 81 Barber Rd., Hillsboro. The Picket Fence II, 268 E. Water St. The Treasure Barn, 3480 Mt. Carmel Rd. Yoder's Country Market, 60 Asbury Rd.
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Outdoor Adventure Martin's Pay Lake, KY 165.
Vanceburg Pop. 1,518. Lewis County seat, est. 1827. KY 8 & KY 9 ("AA" Hwy.), on the Ohio River. Wet (Lewis Co. Dry). Eastern Time.
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Points of Interest Cabin Creek Covered Bridge, off KY 984, 4 1/2 mi. NW. of Tollesboro. Built 1867. 114 ft. long. Multiple kingpost truss design with arch. On Natl Reg. Closed to traffic. Ky. Dept. of Parks. Vanceburg Railroad Depot, 218 Main St. Railroad & military museum. Mon.-Sat. 11-3.
Special Events Tollesboro Lions Fair & Horse Show, Tollesboro, 3rd wk. July. Lewis County Fair & Horse Show, Aug. Fall Harvest Days, last wknd. Sept.
Lodging Stone Haven Inn, 336 Lion Ln., 8 units.
Restaurants Kehoe's Dixie Cafe, 3660 KY 10W, Tollesboro. Kenny's Restaurant, 255 2nd St. The Smokehouse, 15796 KY 9W, Tollesboro. T-City Pizza, 3521 KY 10W, Tollesboro. Familiar Food: Giovanni's, McDonald's.
Shopping & Entertainment Himes General Store, 3575 KY 10W, Tollesboro. Victorian Rose Antiques & Tearoom, 181 Main St.
Golf & Tennis Tee City Golf Course, 192 Hamrick Hollow, Tollesboro, 9 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Lewis County Wildlife Management Area, KY 8. Wildlife watching & photography, fishing, hunting. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
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Owensboro Sportscenter, 1215 Hickman Ave. 5,000 seat arena. Sports events, shows, concerts. RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St. Performing arts facility, includes a 1,500 seat auditorium, a 200 seat experimental theatre & meeting rooms. Sassafras Tree, 2100 Frederica St. Largest of its kind, Over 100 ft. tall, 21 ft. circumference, 250-300 yrs. old. Reg. Am. Forestry Assn. Smothers Park, downtown riverfront. Interactive park with treehouses, playground, veterans monument, river walk, water feature, concessions. Soap Box Derby Gravity Racing Track, Ben Hawes Park, US 60. Rally races, annual soap box derby & other gravity races throughout the year. Theatre Workshop of Owensboro, 407 W. 5th St. 6 productions Sept.-May in the historic Trinity Centre. Box office Mon.-Fri. 10-2.
Special Events Haunts of Owensboro Walking Tour, year-round Fri. & Sat. Owensboro Oilers Baseball, Chautauqua Park, June-July. International Bar-B-Q Festival, May 11-12. Friday After 5 Concerts, RiverPark Center, May 18-Sept. 7, Fri. evenings. ROMP (River of Music Party), Intl. Bluegrass Music Museum & Yellow Creek Park, June 28-30. Family Freedom Fireworks Festival, Panther Creek Park, July 3. Celebration of the American Spirit, English Park, July 4. Daviess County Lions Club Fair, Philpot, July. Big O Music Fest, Reid's Orchard, Aug. Multi Cultural Festival, 1st Presbyterian Church, Aug. 18. Grillin & Chillin BBQ Cookoff, Sept. Owensboro Pumpkinfest, Moreland Park, Sept. Scarecrow Festival, Western Ky. Botanical Garden, Sept. US 60 Yard Sale, US 60, Oct. 5-7. Voices of Elmwood, Oct. Apple Festival, Reid's Orchard, Oct. 13-14. Christmas Parade, 2nd St., Nov. 17. Holiday Forest, Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, Nov.-Dec. Winter Wonderland, RiverPark Center, Nov.-Dec.
Lodging Comfort Suites, 230 Salem Dr., 66 units. Courtyard by Marriott, 3120 Highland Pointe Dr., 109 units. Days Inn, 3720 New Hartford Rd., 114 units. Fairfield Inn, 800 Salem Dr., 100 units. Hampton Inn, 615 Salem Dr., 86 units.
Holiday Inn Express, 3220 W. Parrish Ave., 70 units. Motel 6, 4585 Frederica St., 90 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.
Restaurants Bee Bop's, 122A W. 2nd St Bill's Restaurant, 420 Frederica St. Briarpatch Restaurant, 2760 Veach Rd. Colby's Fine Food & Spirits, 204 W. 3rd St. Dee's BBQ & Diner, 1362 E. 4th St. El Toribio, 630 Emory Dr. El Toribio, 3034 E. 4th St. El Toribio, 101 Frederica St. Famous Bistro, 102 W. 2nd St. House of Canton, 2845 W. Parrish Ave. The 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 Point. Old Hickory Bar-B-Q, 338 Washington Ave. Ole South Barbeque, 3523 KY 54. Pangea Cafe, 1320 Carter Rd. Real Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, 3118 Alvey Park Dr. Real Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, 636 Smoketown Blvd. Windy Hollow Restaurant, 8260 KY 81. Z's, 1100 Walnut St. Familiar Food: Frederica St., 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 Caesar's, Long John Silver's, Mancino'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, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, TGI Friday's, Tumbleweed, Waffle House, Wendy's, White Castle, Zaxby's; Parrish Ave., Arby's, Burger King, Hardee's, KFC, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Subway, Taco Bell.
Shopping & 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. Golfland USA, 1864 Old Calhoun Rd. Kuntry Kutter & Gift Shop, 9351 Sauer Ln., Stanley. Malco Cinema 16, 5333 Frederica St. Owensboro Antique Mall, 500 W. 3rd St. 270.684.3003. Peachtree Antique Gallery & Mall, 108 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 & Camping Diamond Lake Resort & Campground, 7301 Hobbs Rd., 14 units, 270 sites. Windy Hollow Campground, 5141 Windy Hollow Rd., 175 sites.
Golf & Tennis Ben Hawes Golf Course, 400 Boothfield Rd., 18 holes & 9 holes. Hillcrest Golf Course, 4346 Old Hartford Rd., 9 holes. Moreland Park, W. Parrish Ave., 12 courts. Panther Creek Golf Club, 4641 KY 1514, Utica, 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Ben Hawes Mountain Bike Trails, Ben Hawes Park, US 60. 8 mi. trail for mountain biking & hiking at all skill levels. Western Kentucky Botanical Garden, 25 Carter Rd. Features display gardens, including rose, herb, iris, daylily, ornamental grasses & Japanese memorial garden. Educational programs. Mar.-Nov. 15, daily 9-3; Nov. 15-Feb. Mon.-Fri. 9-3. Adm. $3.
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Pop. 28,757, 10th largest Kentucky city. Henderson County seat, est. 1797. Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile & Audubon Pkwys., US 60, US 41, on the Ohio River. Home of W.C. Handy, “father of the blues,” 1892-1902. From 1810-19 John James Audubon lived here engaging in several enterprises, including a gristmill as well as his world famous painting of birds. Wet. Central Time.
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Airport Henderson City-County Airport, KY 136W, 4 mi. W. General aviation. 5,500 ft. runway.
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L & N Bed & Breakfast, 327 N. Main St., 4 units. Ramada Inn, 2044 US 41N, 117 units, rest. Ruby Moon Vineyard & Winery, 9566 US 41A, 1 unit. Sleep Inn, 2224 US 41N, 63 units. Sugar Creek Inn, 2077 US 41N, 65 units. Super 8, 2030 US 41N, 101 units. True Vine Plantation Inn, 3211 US 41N, 20 units. Victorian Quarters Bed & Breakfast, 109 Clay St., 4 units.
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On US 41, N. of Henderson. 724 wooded acres where the famed naturalist studied & 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, New Year's Day & Dec. 23-29. www.parks.ky.gov 270.826.2247. See Ad, Page 5. 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 resv., naturalist, art/history education programs, school programs by reservation. Audubon Museum & Nature Center, in state park. Original Audubon paintings & memorabilia, museum store & meeting room. Mar.-Dec. daily 10-5, Jan.-Feb. Wed.-Sun. 10-5. John James Audubon State Park Nature Preserve within Audubon State Park. A beautiful forested area set aside as a bird sanctuary & memorial to John James Audubon. Open to the public for hiking, birding & nature study. Lodging: 5 one-bedroom cottages with fireplaces, 1 two-bedroom ADA cottage. Open year-round. Camping: 69 sites with util., tent camping, serv. bldg., fishing, boats, tables, playground. Open year-round. (Resv. available). Golf & Tennis: 9 holes, pro shop, rental clubs & carts; 1 court. Special Park Events: Owl Prowls, Jan. 8, 22, Feb 5, 19. Walk on the Wild Side Nature Programs for Toddlers, Jan. 27, Feb. 24, Mar. 9, Mar. 23, Apr. 27. GRADD Arts & Crafts Festival, Oct. 6-7. Reindeer Run 5K, Dec. 15.
Downtown Diner, 122 1st St. Downtown Sandwich Shoppe, 230 2nd St. Eastgate Family Restaurant, 1648 2nd St. Gene's Restaurant & Bar-B-Que, 1095 N. Green St. Hunan Chinese Restaurant, 1765 S. Green St. J & B Barbecue, 48 S. Holloway St. Los Toribio Mexican Restaurant, 1647 S. Green St. Los Toribio Mexican Restaurant, 2810 US 41N. Mandarin House, 1111 Barrett Blvd. Mr. B's Pizza & Wings, 2611 US 41N. Planters Coffee House, 130 N. Main St. Rookies Sports Bar, 117 2nd St. Wolf's Tavern & Restaurant, 31 N. Green 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.
Shopping & Entertainment Hoffman House, 703 2nd St. Jewelry & Handbag Warehouse, 1900 US 41N. Klassy Kids, 320 N. Elm St. Memories Past & Present, 324 N. Elm St. Ruby Moon Vineyard & Winery, 9566 US 41A. Simon's Shoes, 100 N. Main St. Stone Hill Honey, 6005 Hatchett Mill Rd., Spottsville. Sweet Peas Gift Shop, 3000 US 60E. Third Street House Gift Shop, 307 3rd St. Trees N Trends, 1900 US 41N. Victoria's Boutique, 321 3rd St.
Boating & Camping Hays Boat Ramp, Atkinson Park, N. Elm St. Water Street Boat Ramps, Water St. at 2nd & 3rd Sts.
Points of Interest Atkinson Park, 1801 N. Elm St. River/Park Walk, 1 mi. exercise trail on the banks of the Ohio River. Handicap accessible. Pool, tennis, golf, ball fields, picnicking, playground, disc golf. Audubon Mill Park, Water & 2nd Sts. on the Ohio River. Millstone from gristmill owned by John James Audubon. Picnicking. Audubon Sculpture Walking Tour, downtown. Sculptor Raymond Graf commemorates naturalist John James Audubon in 14 unique works. Central Park, downtown. The oldest municipal park W. of the Alleghenies. Playground, picnicking. Community Park, KY 136, Playground, picnicking. The Depot, 101 N. Water St. A replica of the 1901 Union Station Depot. Houses the visitor center & Community Room with Henderson history exhibits & programs. Mon.-Fri. 10-4, Sat. 10-2. Ellis Park Race Course, 3300 US 41N. Live thoroughbred racing July 4-Sept. 3. Fri.-Sun. Simulcast wagering Apr.-Sept. Henderson Fine Arts Center, Henderson Community College, 2660 S. Green St. Performing arts year round, Riverfront, Water St. Children's interactive water feature. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 5 S. Green St. Built 1859.
Special Events State Park Events, John James Audubon State Park. Tri-Fest, Main St., Apr. 20-22. W C Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival, Audubon Mill Park, June 9-16. Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival, Audubon Mill Park, Aug.10-11. Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters Festival, Sept. US 60 Yard Sale, US 60, Oct. 5-7.
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Lodging Comfort Inn, 2820 US 41N, 55 units. Henderson Downtown Motel, 425 N. Green St., 38 units. Holiday Inn Express, 2826 US 41N, 62 units. Holiday Motel, 1759 S. Green St., 53 units, rest.
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Golf & Tennis Community Park, KY 136, 2 lighted courts. Doc Hosbach Tennis Complex, Water St., 12 lighted courts. Henderson County High School, 2424 Zion Rd., 12 lighted courts. Henderson Municipal Golf Course, 1801 N. Elm St., 9 holes. John James Audubon State Park, US 41N, 9 holes, 1 court. Players Club of Henderson, 800 Wolf Hills Blvd., 18 holes.
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Shopping & Entertainment Bright Star Nursery, 4825 US 60W, Lewisport. Unique Art & Jewelry, 170 Main Cross St., Hawesville.
Boating & Camping Hawesville Boat Ramp, Water St., Hawesville. Lewisport Boat Ramp, Riverview Dr., Lewisport. Vastwood Park, US 60, 3 mi. W. of Hawesville, 21 sites, ramp.
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Points of Interest Hancock County Farm Museum, KY 334, Lewisport. 1906 building houses displays of early Western Ky. agriculture. By appt. Free. Hancock County Museum, 110 River St., Hawesville. In the 1901-03 L & N Depot. Exhibits of Hancock Co. history & family life, a riverboat room & a caboose. Apr.-Oct. Sun. 2-4. Free. South Hancock Park, KY 69, 5 mi. S. of Hawesville. Softball, tennis, basketball, croquet, picnic area, playground. All facilities are lighted. Squire Pate House, KY 334, 4 mi. E. of Lewisport. This home, built in 1822, was the scene of Abraham Lincoln's first trial in which he defended himself against charges of operating a ferry across the Ohio River without a license. Vastwood Park, US 60, Hawesville. Fishing, swimming, basketball, tennis, ball fields, disc golf, playground, nature trails.
Special Events Lewisport Heritage Festival, Lewisport, June. July 4th Celebration, Vastwood Park, Hawesville, July 4. Hancock County Fair, Hawesville, Aug. 9-12. Hancock County Sorghum Festival, Hancock Co. Fairgrounds, Hawesville, last wknd. Sept. US 60 Yard Sale, US 60, Oct. 5-7.
Lodging Best Western Hancock Inn, 9040 US 60W, Lewisport, 48 units. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 270.295.3234.
Restaurants Irby's, 190 Main St., Hawesville. JJ's Pizza, 8030 US 60W, Lewisport. Riverview Restaurant, 2220 Indian Lake Dr., Hawesville. Familiar Food: US 60, Lewisport, Subway.
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Points of Interest Everly Brothers Monument & Music Museum, 208 N. 1st St. Featuring the Everly Brothers, Merle Travis, Dave & Spider Rich, John Prine & James Best.
Special Events Gospelfest, downtown, Aug. 29. Everly Brothers/Central City Rock 'n Roll Fest, downtown, Labor Day wknd. Street Rod Cruise In, downtown, Sept. Car Show, downtown, Sept. Home of the Legends International Thumbpicking Weekend, Sept. 28-30. Kentucky's Largest Small Town Christmas Parade, Sun. before Thanksgiving.
Lodging Best Western Plus Venture Inn, 627 S. 2nd St., 37 units. www. bestwesternkentucky.com 270.757.0222. 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.
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El Bracero, 609 S. 2nd St. Jan's Cafe, 133 E. Broad St. La Fiesta Mexican Grill, 1506 Bevier Rd. Lucky Garden Buffet, 110 W. Everly Brothers Blvd. The Purple Onion, 113 N. 1st St. Stellians, 116 E. Broad St. Familiar Food: Burger King, Dairy Queen, Domino's, Godfather's, Huddle House, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Ponderosa, Sonic, Subway, Wendy's.
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Shopping & Entertainment Depot Gifts, 121 E. Broad St. Elegant Peacock Florist & Gifts, 110 W. Everly Brothers Blvd. Factory Connection, 1508 W. Everly Brothers Blvd. Father's Country Hams, KY 81N, Bremen. Flower Barn, 118 E. Broad St.
Boating & Camping Horseshoe Acres Campground, 12050 KY 70W, Bremen, 74 sites, rest. Western Kentucky RV Park, 700 Youngstown Rd., 50 sites.
Outdoor Adventure Peabody Wildlife Management Area, KY 70 & US 62. Ohio, Hopkins & Muhlenberg Cos. 46,768 acres. Birding, fishing, horseback riding. $15 user permit. Handicap accessible. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Greenville/Dunmor Greenville: Pop. 4,312. Muhlenberg County seat, est. 1799. US 62, S. of Wendell H. Ford W. Ky. Pkwy., KY 171, KY 181, KY 176, N. of lake. Dry. Central Time. Dunmor: Muhlenberg County. US 431, KY 973, S. of Wendell H. Ford W. Ky. Pkwy. , E. of Lake Malone, access point for Lake Malone State Park. Dry. Central Time.
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Come & visit Greenville's historic downtown & discover why "You're Just in Time." 112 N. Main St., PO Box 421, Greenville, KY 42345. Visit www.tourgreenville.com or e-mail tourgreenvilleky@att.net. 270.338.1895. See Ad.
Airport Muhlenberg County Airport, 399 Airport Rd., off KY 189 Bypass. General aviation. 5,000 ft. runway.
Convention Center Inn, 2011 W. Everly Brothers Blvd., Powderly, 44 units. La Belle Extended Stay, 504 Greene St., Greenville, 1 unit. Shady Cliff Resort, 530 Lake Malone Rd., Lewisburg, 24 units, rest.
Restaurants Catfish Dock, 2003 W. Everly Brothers Blvd., Powderly. Janice's Family Diner, 30 Big John Plaza, Greenville. Philly's Pizza & Restaurant, 621 Green Dr., Greenville. Rockford's Place, 107 E. Main Cross St., Greenville. Short's Family Restaurant, 6195 US 62W, Graham. Familiar Food: Greenville, Dairy Queen, Godfather's, Hardee's, McDonald's, O'Deli's, Pizza Hut, Pizza Plus, Sonic, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment The Gift Gallery, 135 S. Main St., Greenville. 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. Scott Hams, 1301 Scott Rd., Greenville. Uncle Lee's, 820 N. Main St., Greenville.
Boating & Camping 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, 430 Gregory Lake Rd., Drakesboro, 105 sites. Muhlenberg County Agriculture & Convention Center, KY 189 Bypass, Powderly, 20 prim. sites.
Calhoun Pop. 763. McLean County seat, est. 1854. KY 81, 20 mi. NW. of Central City via US 431 to KY 136W, on the Green River. Dry. Central Time.
State Park Lake Malone State Park
KY 973, Dunmor, off US 431 & KY 181, S. of Greenville & W. 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 prim. sites. (Resv. available).
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KY 973, Dunmor, Central City exit off W. Ky. Pkwy., in Lake Malone State Park. 767 acres. State developed lake in Muhlenberg, Logan & Todd Cos. Built in 1961. Fishing (largemouth bass), camping, swimming, docks, ramps, boat rental. 150 hp limit Memorial Day wknd.-Labor Day wknd, 200 hp other times. Beautiful lake with varied shoreline, cliffs rise to 200 ft. at some points. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Points of Interest Duncan Center Museum & Art Gallery, 122 S. Cherry St., Greenville. Celebrating the art, culture & history of Ky. Mon.-Fri. 11-4. Donations. J. P. Morgan City Park, Pritchett Dr., Greenville. Amphitheatre, swimming, tennis, exercise course, playground. Merle Travis Memorial, Ebenezer Church, KY 176, Drakesboro. Mose Rager Memorial Park, KY 176, Drakesboro. Monuments dedicated to “The Legends,” Mose Rager, Ike Everly, Kennedy Jones & Merle Travis. Muhlenberg County Agriculture & Convention Center, 3705 KY 1380, Powderly. 20,000 sq. ft. show & sales arena. Palace Theatre, 119 N. Main St., Greenville. Home of Muhlenberg Community Theatre. Paradise Fossil Plant, KY 176, Drakesboro, off US 431, on the W. bank of the Green River. 3 giant generating units, 438 ft. cooling towers & selective catalytic reduction systems. Paradise Park, KY 189 Bypass, Powderly. Replica of 1920s coal mining town. Birthplace home of Merle Travis.
Special Events Lone Star Rodeo, Ag. & Conv. Center, Powderly, Mar. 9-10. Mose Rager Day, Drakesboro, 2nd Sat. Apr. Muhlenberg County Fair, Ag. & Conv. Center, Powderly, 1st wk. June. Saturdays on the Square, downtown, July-Aug. Sat. Kentucky Deer Classic, Ag. & Conv. Center, Powderly, 4th Sat. Aug. State Washer Pitching Tournament, Ag. & Conv. Center, Powderly, Sat. after Labor Day. Home of the Legends International Thumbpicking Contest, Paradise Park Museum Complex, Powderly, Sept. 28-30. Squash & Gobble Arts Bazaar & Fall Festival, downtown, 4th Sat. Sept. Merle Travis Birthday Celebration, Sat. after Thanksgiving. Christmas Parade, downtown Greenville, 1st Sat. Dec.
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Points of Interest McLean County History & Genealogy Museum, 540 Main St. Mon.-Fri. 9-4.
Special Events Battle of Sacramento, Sacramento, May 18-20. McLean County Fair, Myer Creek Park, 3rd wknd. July. Thunder on the Green, Livermore, Aug. Wooden Bridge Festival, Island, 2nd Sat. Sept.
Restaurants Blue Jay Cafe, 245 Main St., Sacramento. Lighthouse Restaurant, 325 W. 1st St. Mrs. Janey's House, 530 Main St. Papa's Steak House, 220 KY 81N. Familiar Food: Subway; Livermore, Subway.
Boating & Camping Livermore RV Park, 100 Industrial Dr., Livermore, 31 sites. Myer Creek Park, 951 KY 136, 28 sites.
Golf Royal Cypress Golf Club, 13270 KY 81S, Sacramento, 18 holes.
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Hartford/Rosine/ Beaver Dam Hartford: Pop. 2,672. Ohio County seat, est. 1782. US 231, 7 mi. N. of Wendell H. Ford W. Ky. Pkwy. Dry. Central Time. Rosine: Pop. 41. Ohio County. US 62, 7 mi. E. of Wm. H. Natcher Pkwy. Dry. Central Time. Beaver Dam: Pop. 3,409. Ohio County. US 231, 3 mi. N. of Wendell H. Ford W. Ky. Pkwy. Dry. Central Time.
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Visit the REAL Home of Bluegrass — Ohio County, the birthplace of Bill Monroe, the "Father of Bluegrass." 130 E. Washington St. #108, PO Box 22, Hartford, KY 42347. www.visitohiocountyky.org 270.298.0036. See Ad.
n West Kentucky Parkway Travel Center, Wendell H. Ford W. Ky. Pkwy. exit 75, Beaver Dam. Open 6 days. 270.274.0093.
Airport Ohio County Airport, 2260 Country Club Ln., Hartford. General aviation. 5,000 ft. lighted runway.
Lake Washburn Lake, off KY 69, 5 mi. NE. of Hartford. 18 acres. Fishing (largemouth bass, white crappie, bluegill, warmouth, yellow bullhead, topminnows), launching area, boat rentals. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
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Special Events Country Dances, Ohio Co. Park, Fri. & Sat. 7 pm. Open Horse Shows, Ohio Co. Park, Hartford, 4th Sat. Jan.-Dec. A Gathering/Antiques & Crafts Show, Centertown, May. Cletus Smith Blues & Bluegrass Festival, Rosine Barn, Rosine, mid May. Strawberry Festival, 2nd St., Beaver Dam, Memorial Day wknd. Rosine Spring Festival, Community Park, Rosine, 2nd wknd. June. Blue Moon Jamboree, Rosine Barn, Rosine, June 22-23. Sparks in the Park, Ohio Co. Park, Harford, July 4. Ohio County Fair, Ohio Co. Park, Hartford, Sept. Rosine Fall Festival, Community Park, Rosine, 2nd wknd. Sept. Fordsville Days, Fordsville, 3rd wknd. Sept. Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Celebration, Monroe Birthplace, Rosine, last wk. Sept. Dundee Day, Dundee, Oct.
Lodging Beaver Dam Inn, Western Ky. Pkwy. exit 75, Beaver Dam, 58 units. Eagle Inn, 1080 N. Main St., Beaver Dam, 24 units.
Restaurants Capers Cafe, 214 S. Main St., Hartford. Green Tea Cafe, 124 Young St., Beaver Dam. Los Amigos Restaurant, 1818 N. Main St., Beaver Dam. Los Mexicanos, 1055 N. Main St., Beaver Dam. O C Cafe, 550 S. Main St., Beaver Dam. Familiar Food: Beaver Dam, Arby's, Dairy Queen, Denny's, Godfather's, Hardee's, KFC, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Barnes Yesterday, 117 N. Main St., Beaver Dam. Community Gifts, 112 W. 12th St., Beaver Dam. Main Street Marketplace, 1812 N. Main St., Beaver Dam. Marti & Liz Shoes, 106 N. Main St., Beaver Dam. Rice Pharmacy Gift Gallery, 1209 N. Main St., Beaver Dam. Rosine Barn Jamboree, 8295 US 62E, Rosine.
Boating & Camping Ohio County Park, 2300 KY 69N, Hartford,125 sites.
Golf & Tennis Ohio County Park, 2300 KY 69N, Hartford, driving range, 2 courts. Royal Oaks Golf Course, 1153 Country Club Ln., 9 holes.
Outdoor Adventure L. B. Davison Wildlife Management Area, Davidson Station Rd., off KY 878 between Dundee & Hartford. 134 acres. Completely forested, much in virgin hardwoods. Fishing, boating. No camping. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
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Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Pkwy. exit 42, downtown Madisonville. Lodging information, directions, maps & attractions. Mon.-Fri. 8-4. 15 E. Center St., Madisonville, KY 42431. www.visitmadisonvilleky. com 270.821.4171, 877.243.5280. See Ad.
Airport Madisonville Municipal Airport, 162 Airport Rd. off KY 85, 6 mi. E. General aviation. 6,050 ft. runway.
Lake Lake Pee Wee, US 41A, 2 mi. W. 428 acres. Fishing (bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie), boating (no gas motors), ramp. Grapevine Lake, 2020 Grapevine Rd. 188 acres. Fishing, boat ramp (no gas motors), mountain bike trails.
Points of Interest Glema Mahr Center for the Arts, Madisonville Community College, 2000 College Dr. 1,061 seat auditorium, music, theater & art gallery. Governor Ruby Laffoon's Cabin, 2 room log cabin in which Ruby Laffoon, Ky. Gov. 1931-35, was born in 1869. Historical Society of Hopkins County Library & Museum, 107 Union St. Apr.-Oct. Mon.-Fri. 1-5, Nov.-Mar. Mon.-Fri. 12:30-4:30. Madisonville City Park, Park Ave. 262 acre park, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, fitness trail, fishing lakes, disc golf, golf & tennis.
Special Events Farmers Market, May-Sept. Friday Night Live, 2nd Fri. June-Aug. Hopkins County Fair, Ballard Convention Center, July 31-Aug. 4. Eli Barron Golf Tournament, Madisonville Golf & Country Club, Aug. 4. Christ the King Barbecue Picnic, Sept. 15. Kidapalooza, Oct. 27. Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 4. Return to Bethlehem, Dec. 8-11.
Lodging Best Western Plus Madisonville Inn, Pennyrile Pkwy. exit 44, 52 units. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 270.821.2121. Big Spring Inn, 1750 E. Center St., 50 units. Colonial Motel, 507 S. Main St., 20 units. Comfort Inn & Suites, 545 Powell Dr., 66 units. Days Inn, 1900 Lantaff Blvd., 136 units, rest. Executive Pennyrile Inn, Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Pkwy. exit 37, Mortons Gap, 59 units. Fox Ridge Bed & Breakfast, 1130 Carroll Gentry Rd., 2 units. Hammack-Moore House Bed & Breakfast, 129 S. Main St., 5 units. Hampton Inn & 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.
Madisonville Community College, 2000 College Dr., 4 lighted courts. Madisonville Golf & Country Club, 105 Country Club Ln., 18 holes.
Hanson Pop. 742. Hopkins County. US 41, Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Pkwy., 4 mi. N. of Madisonville. Dry. Central Time.
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Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Pkwy. exit 49. Hanson is Ky.'s smallest historic district with the entire downtown on Natl. Reg. The restored buildings are filled with antiques, first edition books, unique gifts & fine regional food. www.historichanson.com 270.322.8521. See Ad.
Points of Interest Hanson Historic District, downtown. Ky.'s smallest historic district. Entire downtown with 1870-1930 architecture on Natl. Reg. Victorian Gazebo for concerts & special events.
Special Events Village Arts Festival, Mar. 24. Mule Days, May 4-5. Thursday Farmers Market, July-Oct. I Love Hanson Weekend, July 20-21. Fall Gathering & Cruise In, Sept. 22.
Restaurants Good Ole Boys BBQ, 9715 Hanson Rd. Hanson Country Store, 45 Veterans Dr. Familiar Food: Hometown Pizza.
Shopping & Entertainment Old Main Street Antiques, 8 Sunset Rd. Pepper's Old Books, 12 Sunset Rd. Stoney Creek Crafts, 15 Sunset Rd. VF Factory Outlet, Pennyrile Pkwy. exit 49.
Dawson Springs Pop. 2,764. Hopkins County. US 62, KY 109 2 mi. S. of Wendell H. Ford W. Ky. Pkwy., SE. of Madisonville. Wet. Central Time.
Restaurants #9 Steakhouse, 1002 N. Main St. Blackwell's Diner Deli Sports Bar, 11 W. Center St. Bobo's Chinese Restaurant, 1305 N. Main St. Brother's Bar-B-Que, 1055 N. Main St. Country Cupboard, 581 McCoy Ave. DiFabio's Casapela, 17 W. Center St. El Bracero, 50 Chelsea Dr. Ferrell's Snappy Service, 112 N. Main St. Imperial Garden Restaurant, 21 N. Park Ave. La Casa, 3295 Hanson Rd. Oasis Southwest Grill, 540 Powell Dr. Rocksan's Pizza, 506 E. Center St. Familiar Food: Applebee's, Arby's, Back Yard Burgers, Burger King, Captain D's, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Denny's, Domino's, Godfather's, Hardee's, Huddle House, KFC, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Ponderosa, Rally's, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Taco John's, Tumbleweed, Wendy's.
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Shopping & 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. Melody Lanes, 952 N. Main St. Parkway Plaza Mall, 455 Madison Square Ave. Red Wagon, 401 Madison Square Dr. Skateworld, 4696 Hanson Rd. Western Kentucky Speedway, 1245 Happy Ln., Nebo. Yesteryear Antiques & Collectibles, 52 S. Main St.
Boating & Camping Pennyrile Campground, Pennyrile Pkwy. exit 37, 15 sites.
Golf & Tennis Lake Shore Country Club, 1000 Shamrock Rd., 18 holes. Madisonville City Park, 755 Park Ave., 9 holes, 2 lighted courts.
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KY 109 off US 62 & W. Ky. Pkwy., S. of Dawson Springs. 1,010 acres in Pennyrile State Forest S. of Lake Beshear. Open year-round. Renovated in 1996. www.parks.ky.gov 270.797.3421, 800.325.1711. See Ad, Page 5. Park Features: Lake Pennyrile, pool, beach, pedal & rowboats, fishing, planned recreation, hiking, picnic shelters, mini-golf, basketball, canoes, beach volleyball, hndcp. acc. Lodging: Lodge & cottages. Lodge, 24 rooms, restaurant, meeting rooms, gift shop. Cottages, 13 units, one & two bedroom. Open year-round. Camping: Mar. 15-Nov. 15. 37 sites with util., 8 horse sites with util., tent camping, serv. bldg. (Resv. available). Golf & Tennis: 18 holes, cart & club rentals; 1 court. Special Park Events: Winter Rook速 Tournament, Jan. 6-7. Oil Painting Weekend, Feb. 24-26. Scrapbooking Weekend, Mar. 23-25. Photography Weekend, Apr. 20-22. Campers Appreciation Weekend, Apr. 27-29. Moonlight Canoe Trips, June 2, 30, July 28. Run Through the Forest 5K, Sept. 22. Scrapbooking Weekend, Sept. 28-30. Photography Weekend, Oct. 19-21. Halloween Campout, Oct. 26-28. Salute Our Veterans, Nov. 10. Santa Visits the Park, Dec. 1. New Year's Eve Celebration, Dec. 31.
Lakes Lake Beshear
Off US 62 & W. Ky. Pkwy., S. of Dawson Springs. 760 acres. State developed lake in Caldwell, Christian & Hopkins counties, opened 1964. Fishing (bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie), boat ramp (fee). Lake Pennyrile, KY 398, off KY 91 or KY 109, in Pennyrile Forest State Park. 56 acres. Fishing (largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, crappie, longear sunfish, green sunfish, warmouth, yellow bullhead), seasonal boat rentals, swimming, picnicking. Ky. Dept. of Parks.
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Special Events State Park Events, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park. Tradewater Pirates Baseball, Riverside Park, May-July. Friday on Main, 1st Fri. May-Oct. Farmers Market, May-Oct. Fri. 4th of July Fireworks, Riverside Park, July. Dawson Springs Barbeque & Homecoming, 4th Fri. July.
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KY 109 off US 62 & W. Ky. Pkwy., S. of Dawson Springs in the Pennyrile State Forest. 24 room lodge, restaurant, pool, meeting rooms for 100, 13 cottages. Lake, campground, 18 hole golf course. www.parks.ky.gov 270.797.3421, 800.325.1711. See Ad, Page 5.
Restaurants Clifty Creek Restaurant, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Godfather's.
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20781 Pennyrile Lodge Rd. 18 hole par 72 regulation course features wide fairways with nine new holes set among gently rolling hills. Golf pro shop, rental clubs, pull & riding carts. Lodging available. www.parks.ky.gov 270.797.7888, 866.427.7888. See Ad, Page 5. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Rd., 1 court.
Outdoor Adventure Pennyrile State Forest, KY 109, S. of US 62 & W. Ky. Pkwy. 14,669 acres. Native pine, hardwood trees. Hiking, picnicking. Restricted deer hunting. Off-road vehicles prohibited. Ky. Division of Forestry. Tradewater Wildlife Management Area, KY 109, 1 mi. S. of Dawson Springs. 729 acres. Quality deer management. Special regulations. Birding. No camping. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Dixon/Sebree Dixon: Pop. 786. Webster County seat. 27 mi. S. of Henderson on US Alt. 41. Dry. Central Time. Sebree: Pop. 1,603. Webster County. 17 mi. S. of Henderson on US 41. Dry. Central Time.
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Enjoy all the fun the Webster Co. communities have to offer. There are festivals, whitetail deer hunting, historic & Civil War sites & motocross racing. Courthouse, 25 US 41S, Dixon, KY 42409. www. webstercountyky.com 270.639.5042. See Ad.
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Points of Interest Parker Warner Historic Museum, 500 S. Broadway, Providence. Photography, memorabilia, written & oral local history. Apr.-Nov. Thurs.-Sat. 1-4. Donations.
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Kentucky's Western Waterland Familiar Food: Providence, McDonald's, Subway.
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Circle "O" Farm & Country Store, 115 W. 6th St., Sturgis. Custom Biker Wear, 1221 N. Main St., Sturgis. Meacham Country Hams, 705 O'Nan Dyer Rd., Sturgis. Our Robin's Nest, 238 N. Court St., Morganfield.
Deer Creek Outfitters, 8160 KY 132E, Sebree. Echo Valley MX Racing, 1722 Poole Mill Rd., Sebree. Moss 94, 2440 Providence Rd., Providence. Rooster Run Hunting Lodge, 301 KY 670W, Providence.
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515 N. Main St. (US 60), Sturgis, KY 42459. 23,000 sq.ft. of new renovated space on one floor with 100 booths & 40 showcases. Handicap accessible. Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas. www.sturgisantiquemall.com 270.333.9315.
Morganfield: Pop. 3,285. Union County seat, est. 1812. US 60, SW. of Henderson. Wet. Central Time. Sturgis: Pop. 1,898. Union County, est. 1890. US 60W 13 mi S. of Morganfield. Dry. Central Time.
Moffitt Lake Recreation Area, 378 Moffitt Lake Rd., Morganfield, 98 sites.
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Golf Outdoor Adventure Higginson-Henry Wildlife Management Area, 2 mi. E. of Morganfield on KY 56. 5,450 acres. Quality deer management. Special regulations. Ramp, boating, fishing, camping, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
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Morganfield/Sturgis Madisonville Mauzy Lake, off KY 56, 6 mi. E. of Morganfield, in Higginson-Henry Hanson Wildlife Management Area. 81 acres. Fishing (grass pickerel, largeDawson Springs mouth bass, black crappie, channel catfish, bluegill, green sunfish, Dixon/Sebree
redear sunfish, yellow bullhead, warmouth), ramp. Universal access. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources. Moffitt Lake, KY 2153, Morganfield. 12 mi. SE, off KY 56 off KY Waverly 141. 54 acres. Fishing, camping, picnicking. Morganfield Y LE PKW
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Lodging Madisonville Bud's Country Corner Motel, 8058 KY 41 141S, Morganfield, 3 units. Hometown Inn, 551 US 60E, Morganfield, 30 units.
Hopkinsville Pop. 31,577, 6th largest Ky. city. Christian County seat, est. 1799. Just off Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Pkwy., US 41N, US 41A & US 68. Wet. Central Time.
The Feed Mill Restaurant, 3541 US 60E, Morganfield. Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant, 1055 US 60E, Morganfield. Marko's Grill, 255 N. Morgan St., Morganfield. Peak Brothers Bar-B-Que, 6353 US 60W, Waverly. Redneck Barbecue & Grill, 9372 US 60W, Sturgis. Roadside Diner, 11906 US 60W, Sturgis. Familiar Food: US 60, Morganfield, Dairy Queen, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Subway; Sturgis, Pizza Hut.
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For a free visitor's information packet contact the Hopkinsville/ Christian County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 2800 Ft. Campbell Blvd., Hopkinsville, KY 42240. tourism@visithopkinsville.com www. visithopkinsville.com 800.842.9959. See Ad.
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El Bracero, 200 Richard Mills Dr. Ferrell's Snappy Service, 1001 S. Main St. Harper House, 914 S. Main St. Hong Kong Garden, 2915 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Horseshoe Steak House, 2112 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Knockum Hill Bar-B-Que, 11185 Lafayette Dr., Herndon. 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, DQ, Domino's, Godfather's, Hardee's, KFC, Little Caesar's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, O'Charley's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Rally's, Ryan's, Shoney's, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy's.
State Park Pennyrile Forest State Resort See Area 16, Dawson Springs.
Lake Lake Pennyrile, KY 398, off KY 91 or KY 109, in Pennyrile Forest State Park. 56 acres. Fishing (largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, longear sunfish, warmouth, yellow bullhead), boat rentals, swimming, picnicking. Ky. Dept. of Parks.
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303 Conference Center Dr. off Ft. Campbell Blvd. 50,000 sq. ft. facility with meeting rooms, ballrooms & a large exhibit hall. www. bruceconventioncenter.com 270.707.7000. See Ad, Page 69. Pennyroyal Area Museum, 217 E. 9th St. Housed in the 1914 Post Office building & portrays the history, culture & art of the Pennyrile area. Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4:30, Sat. 10-3. Adm. $2. Riverside Cemetery, US 41N. Graves of Civil War soldiers & clairvoyant Edgar Cayce. Trail of Tears Commemorative Park, 9th St. & Skyline Dr. Campground used by the Cherokees on the forced march. Gravesites of Chiefs White Path & Fly Smith. Heritage Center Tues.-Sat. 10-3.
Special Events Edgar Cayce Hometown Seminar, Pennyroyal Area Museum, Mar. 16-17. Little River Days Festival, May 17-19. 400 Mile Sale, US 68/80, May 31-June 3.
Shopping & Entertainment Aunt Mary's Antiques & Collectibles, 129 E. 7th St. Bradford Square Mall, 4000 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Bravard Vineyards & Winery, 15000 Overton Rd. Brushy Fork Creek Gallery, 1550 Pleasant Green Hill Rd., Crofton. 270.424.5988. Country Boy Store, 5845 Gracey Herndon Rd. MB Roland Distillery, 137 Barkers Mill Rd., Pembroke. Young's Hardware, 112 E. 6th St.
Golf & Tennis The Links at Novadell, US 41A, 18 holes. Ruff Park, North Dr., 12 lighted courts. Western Hills Golf Course, 2160 Russellville Rd., 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Amazing Acres, 3445 Deason Rd. Christian Way Farm, 19590 Linville Rd. Copper Canyon Ranch, KY 189S, Fearsville. Pennyrile State Forest, KY 109, S. of US 62 & W. Ky. Pkwy. 14,669 acres. Native pine, hardwood trees. Hiking, picnicking. Restricted deer hunting. Off-road vehicles prohibited. Ky. Division of Forestry. Pennyroyal Scuba Center, 602 Christian Quarry Rd. Tie Breaker Family Aquatic Center, 9503 Eagle Way Bypass.
Oak Grove Pop. 7,489. Christian County. 11 mi. S. of Hopkinsville, I-24 exits 86 & 89. Wet. Central Time.
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105 Walter Garrett Ln., PO Box 756, Oak Grove, KY 42262. Mon.Fri. 8-4:30. www.visitoakgroveky.com 270.439.5675, 866.779.1250. See Ad.
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Kentucky Welcome Center, I-24W MM 92 at the Kentucky/Tennessee state line. Information desk staffed daily 8:30-4:30. For Kentucky travel information call 270.439.7505 or 800.225.TRIP. www.kentuckytourism.com See Ad, Page 1.
Points of Interest Don F. Pratt Memorial Museum, 5702 Tennessee Ave., Ft. Campbell. Exhibits on the history of the 101st Airborne Division, the "Screaming Eagles," from the early 1940s to present. Mon.-Sat. 9:30-4:30. Free. Fort Campbell, 18 mi. S. on US 41A. 105,000 acre U.S. military reservation. Est. WWII. Visitors Center at Gate 4 Mon.-Fri. 6 am-6:30 pm, Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 9-1:30. Fort Campbell Memorial Park, US 41A & Pennyrile Pkwy. Dedicated to 248 soldiers of the 1985 Gander, Newfoundland plane crash. Oak Grove War Memorial Walking Trail, 101 Walter Garrett Ln. 1 mi. trail with markers honoring U.S. wars & conflicts. Viceroy Performing Arts Center & multi-purpose event center. Daily 6 am-9 pm. Free. Trail of Tears Indian Pow Wow, Trail of Tears Park, Sept. 8-9. Night Rider Tobacco Raid Reenactment, Pennyroyal Area Museum, Sept. 22. Haunted Ghost Town, Oct. Sat. nights.
Lodging American Inn, 1107 N. Main St., 23 units. Best Western Hopkinsville, 4101 Ft. Campbell Blvd., 108 units. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 270.886.9000. Colonial Motel, 320 N. Main St., 19 units, rest. Comfort Suites, 210 Harvey Way, 73 units. Fairfield Inn & Suites, 345 Griffin Bell Dr., 61 units. Fairview Inn, 1013 N. Main St., 16 units. Hampton Inn & Suites, 210 Richard Mills Dr., 71 units. Holiday Inn, 2910 Ft. Campbell Blvd., 101 units, rest. King's Court Motel, 2309 Ft. Campbell Blvd., 19 units. Little River Motel, 131 N. Main St., 12 units. Manhattan Motel, 307 S. Main St., 8 units. Rodeway Inn, 2923 Ft. Campbell Blvd., 55 units. Travel Inn, 1201 E. 9th St., 24 units. 70
Special Events Spring Into Summer Festival, May. Christian County Salutes Ft. Campbell, Sept. Butterfly Festival, Sept.
Lodging Comfort Inn, 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, 220 Auburn St., 66 units.
Restaurants Big E's Bar-B-Que, 15915 Ft. Campbell Blvd. China Buffet & Grill, 240 Segler Dr. Don Pancho, 228 Segler Dr. Foxx's Sub Shoppe, 16214 Ft. Campbell Blvd. G's Pancake House, 15108 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet, 230 Thompsonville Ln. Luigi's Pizza, 15238 Ft. Campbell Blvd.
Kentucky's Western Waterland Pancho Villa Grill, 16268 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Peking Delight, 16370 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Sam's Greek Cafe, 16504 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Familiar Food: Denny's, Jersey Mike's, McDonald's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Quizno's, Sonic, Subway, Waffle House, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Oak Grove Shopping Center, 266 Segler Dr. Shops at Oak Grove, 246 Thompsonville Ln.
Golf Cole Park Golf Club, 1610 101st Airborne Division Blvd., Ft. Campbell, 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Ft. Campbell Riding Stables, 5663 Screaming Eagle Blvd., Ft. Campbell.
Elkton Pop. 2,062. Todd County seat, est. 1820. US 68/KY 80, 20 mi. E. of Hopkinsville, 16 mi. W. of Russellville. Dry (Guthrie Moist). Central Time.
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Elkton’s Historic District is home to unique gifts, antiques & restaurants. Nearby attractions include Jefferson Davis Monument, Robert Penn Warren Birthplace & a thriving Amish community with homemade pastries, specialty meats, cheeses, bulk-packaged products & handmade saddles. www.elktonky.com 270.265.9878. See Ad.
State Historic Site Jefferson Davis State Historic Site
Points of Interest Elkton Historic District, Public Sq. 20 buildings on Natl. Reg. Milliken Memorial Community House, 208 W. Main St. Georgian mansion built in 1927, rare books & fine antiques. Natl. Reg. Robert Penn Warren Birthplace, 3rd & Cherry Sts., Guthrie. Birthplace of "First Poet Laureate of our Nation," museum. Handicap access. Tues.-Sat. 11:30-3:30. Donations. Todd County Welcome Center, 1 Public Sq. Built 1835. Natl. Reg. Cultural museum & tourist information.
Special Events Bike Night, Apr.-Sept. Thurs. evenings. Eggstravaganza, 1st wknd. May. Harvest Fest, 1st Sat. Oct.
Restaurants El Torito Mexican Restaurant, 54 Public Sq. The Gathering Place, 107 N. Main St. L & R Soda Bar, 43 Public Sq. Mike's Barbecue, 9926 Russellville Rd., Guthrie. Town Grill, 22 Public Sq. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment Gist Flowers, 103 E. Main St. Hearth & Home Rugs, 1480 E. Jefferson Davis Hwy. Nancy's Flowers & Gifts, 101 N. Main St. Something Special, 84 Public Sq. The Two Kates, 10 Public Sq. 43 Public Sq. Mike's Barbecue, 9926 Russellville Rd., Guthrie. Pizza Place, 14 Public Sq. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment Gist Flowers, 103 E. Main St. Hearth & Home Rugs, 1480 E. Jefferson Davis Hwy. Nancy's Flowers & Gifts, 101 N. Main St. Something Special, 84 Public Sq. The Two Kates, 10 Public Sq.
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US 68, KY 80, Fairview, between Elkton & Hopkinsville. Site of birthplace of Jefferson Davis (1808-1889), U.S. Senator, Congressman, Sec. of War under Pres. Pierce & the only president of Confederate States of America 1861-65. The 351 ft. obelisk is the 4th tallest monument in the world with elevator to top for viewing. May-Oct. daily 9-5, Nov.-Apr. Fri.-Sun. Adm. fee. Park Features: 20 acre park, picnic shelters, playground, gift shop, museum. Special Park Event: Jefferson Davis Birthday Commemoration, 1st wknd. June.
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Cadiz Pop. 2,558. Trigg County seat, est. 1820. US 68/KY 80, KY 139, W. of I-24 exit 65. Eastern gateway to Lake Barkley. Wet. Central Time.
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Experience Life Naturally at Lake Barkley & The Gateway to Land Between the Lakes. Enjoy the quaint antique shops, lakeside activities at resorts & marinas, & local good eats. 5748 Hopkinsville Rd., PO Box 735, Cadiz, KY 42211. www.gocadiz.com 270.522.3892, 888.446.6402.
Airport Lake Barkley State Park Airport, US 68. General aviation. 4,800 ft. runway.
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Lodging: Lodges & cottages. Beautiful 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 cabin cottages. Open year-round. Camping: Open Apr. 1-Oct. 31, 78 sites with util., tent camping, serv. bldg. (Resv. available). Golf & Tennis: Boots Randolph Golf Course 18 holes, pro shop, rental clubs & carts; 2 lighted courts for lodge guests only. Special Park Events: Eagle Weekend, Jan. 27-29. Valentine's Dance, Feb. 11. Lake Barkley State Resort Park Dinner Theatre, Mar. 10, June 23, Sept. 15. Civil War Days, Mar. 23-25. Egg-ceptional Egg Hunt, Apr. 8. Warblers Weekend, Apr. 21-23. Red Hatter's Afternoon at the Races, Apr. 26. Campers Appreciation Weekend, Apr. 29-30. Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-28. National Trails Day, June 2. 4th of July, July 4. Labor Day, Sept. 3. Haunted Halloween Trail, Oct. Trick or Trot 5K, Oct. 27. Thanksgiving/Turkey Bingo, Nov. New Year's Eve Bash, Dec. 31-Jan. 1.
Lake Lake Barkley
Kentucky's 2nd largest lake, named for Alben W. Barkley, U.S. Vice President (1949-53). Summer surface area about 58,000 acres. Connected with Kentucky Lake by a 1 3/4 mi. free flowing canal at northern end. S. of Grand Rivers on KY 453. 2 1/2 mi. from Barkley Dam. Lake extends 118 mi. over 1,000 mi. shoreline. A giant embayment thrusts into Trigg County, Little River, near Cadiz, site of state park. Lake Barkley is a major fishing & recreation area. Parts of lake also extend into Livingston & Lyon Cos. Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley combined have more shoreline than Lake Superior. Barkley Dam, off KY 453 near Grand Rivers, SE. of US 62/641 & Lake City, across the Cumberland River, 157 ft. high, 10,180 ft. wide. Completed in 1966. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Points of Interest Fairholme, 89 Main St. Restored Victorian home with furnishings of 3 generations of the John L. Street family. Tours by appt. Janice Mason Art Museum, 71 Main St. Tues.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. 1-4. Donations. Trigg County Convention Center & Recreation Complex, 303 Complex Rd. Convention center, horse events, tractor pulls, baseball, softball, soccer. West Cadiz Park, US 68 at Little River. Fishing, boating, launch, picnicking, playground, walking trails.
Special Events State Park Events, Lake Barkley State Resort Park. A Chocolate Affair, Janice Mason Art Museum, Feb. Trigg County Civil War Days, West Cadiz Park, Mar. 23-25. Big Band Dinner & Dance, Janice Mason Art Museum, Apr. Relay for Life, May. 400 Mile Sale, US 68/80, May 31-June 3. Take Kids Fishing Day, West Cadiz Park, June. Trigg County Country Ham Festival, 2nd wknd. Oct Fall Fine Art & Craft Show, Broadbent Sq., last wknd. Oct. Halloween Safe Night, Oct. Christmas at Night Parade, Dec. Festival of Trees, Janice Mason Art Museum, Dec.
Lodging Alvy's Hideaway, 71 Rino Dr., 1 unit. Barna Log Cabin Rentals, 1079 Blue Springs Rd., 2 units. Broadbent Inn & Suites, I-24 exit 65, 52 units. Cabins by the Creek, 800 Whitetail Creek Rd., 1 unit. Catfish Cove, 101 Rino Dr., 1 unit. Fish Island, 3535 Blue Springs Rd.,14 units. Futrell House Bed & Breakfast, 125 Main St., 3 units. Knights Inn, I-24 exit 65, 25 units.
H LAKE BARKLEY STATE RESORT PARK Off US 68, 7 mi. W. of Cadiz & I-24. Open year-round except Christmas Eve & Christmas. 3,600 acres on Lake Barkley. Golf, fitness center, gift shop, tennis. www.parks.ky.gov 270.924.1131, 800.325.1708. See Ad, Page 5. Park Features: On Little River Embayment of Lake Barkley. Marina open all year, open & covered slips, ramp, rental pontoon, fishing & ski boats. Pool, beach, bathhouse, hiking, fishing, shuffleboard, trapshooting, basketball, picnic shelters, playgrounds, handicapped facilities. Fitness Center, racquetball, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, tanning beds, nautilus equip., drop-in aerobics sessions, indoor pool, massage by appt. 72
Off US 68, 7 mi. W. of Cadiz & I-24 on Lake Barkley. 120 room & 4 suite Barkley Lodge, 11 room Little River Lodge, convention center for 900, restaurant, 13 cottages. Fitness center with pool, campground, 18 hole golf course. www.parks.ky.gov 270.924.1131, 800.325.1708. See Ad, Page 5. Lakeside Properties, 1396 Canton Rd., 7 units. Moon River Marina Resort, 3025 Rockcastle Rd., 6 units, 12 sites, rest. Morgan Lakehouse Rentals, Sunset Ct., 3 units. Savage Ridge Cabins, 29 Cunningham Ln., 3 units. Super 7 Inn, I-24 exit 65, 17 units. Super 8, I-24 exit 65, 47 units. Vacation Club International, 149 Arrowhead Tr., 14 units. Wayside Motel, 5511 Canton Rd., 8 units.
Kentucky's Western Waterland Restaurants Cadiz Restaurant, 324 Main St. China Buffet, 1863 Main St. El Bracero, 80 Merchant St. Hot Diggity Dog, 13 Marion St. Kelly's Pizzeria, 4507 Canton Rd. Pizza Time, 31 Commerce St. Timbers Steak & Grill, 8535 Canton Rd. Windows on the Water, Lake Barkley State Resort Park. Familiar Food: US 68, Cracker Barrel, Ferrell's, Godfather's, KFC/Taco Bell, McDonald's, O'Deli's, Sonic, Subway, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment The Blue Heron, 7 Main St. Blue Moon Antiques, 60 Main St. Cadiz Antique Mall, 34 Main St. Cherokee Antique Mall, 36 Main St. Cranberry Creek Rustics, 53 Main St. Fox's Den Tack Shop, 5728 Hopkinsville Rd. Loose Treasures, 59 Main St. Oh My Antiquities, 48 Main St. Paisley Pig, 54 Main St. Red Roof Ranch Alpacas, 284 Old Rocky Point Rd.
Boating & Camping Goose Hollow Campground & RV Park, 1049 Goose Hollow Rd., 60 sites. Kamptown RV Resort, KY 274, 93 sites. Lake Barkley Marina, 4200 State Park Rd. Little River Kayaks, 701 New Hope Church Rd. Prizer Point Marina & Resort/Kentucky Lakes KOA, KY 274, 100 sites.
Golf & Tennis Arrowhead Golf Course, US 68/KY 80 Bypass, 18 holes.
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Lake Barkley State Resort Park, 2711 Blue Springs Rd. 18 hole par 72 regulation course. Golf pro shop, rental clubs, pull & riding carts. Lodging available. www.parks.ky.gov 800.295.1878. See Ad, Page 5. Lake Barkley State Resort Park, 2711 Blue Springs Rd., 2 courts.
Outdoor Adventure Bush's Sporting Clays, 888 Bush Rd. Whitetail Creek Outfitters, 800 Whitetail Creek Rd.
Golden Pond Trigg County. W. of Cadiz on US 68/KY 80, E. of Aurora. Dry. Central Time.
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On US 68/KY 80 between Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley. S. of I-24 through Grand Rivers via KY 453 to "The Trace," Woodlands Trace Natl. Scenic Byway. The U.S. Forest Service manages this 170,000 acre wooded peninsula, 6-8 mi. wide & 40 mi. long, between Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley as a National Recreation Area. Outdoor lovers can enjoy over 200 mi. of established trails & 300 mi. of undeveloped shoreline with several lake access areas. Camping is permitted in the backwoods (permit required) at 16 lake access areas & with several developed campgrounds. ATV area & horse camp/trails. LBL is open year-round with some facilities closed during winter.
Recreation Area Features: Elk & Bison Prairie, The Trace. 700 acre drive-through viewing area with native prairie grasses, elk, bison & other wildlife. Open year-round dawn until dusk. Golden Pond Visitor Center & Planetarium, US 68/KY 80 & The Trace. The center has a multimedia theatre & planetarium. Open year-round. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day. The Homeplace, S. of US 68/KY 80 & E. of The Trace, 20 min. S. of Golden Pond Visitor Center. A working living-history farm with costumed interpreters going about the daily activities of a mid 19th century farm. Mar.-Nov. Woodlands Nature Station, 20 min. N. of the Golden Pond Visitor Center. An environmental education center with live animals, plant exhibits, theatre programs, hiking trails & staffed excursions. Mar.-Nov.
Lakes Kentucky Lake
One of the top fishing, water sport & recreation areas in the southeastern U.S. & the giant of all Kentucky waters. 2 1/2 times the size of Lake Barkley, the 2nd largest. Kentucky Lake, the largest in the TVA system, forms the entire eastern border of Marshall & Calloway Cos. & extends from within 20 mi. of the Illinois state line, through Kentucky into Tennessee. It is 184 mi. long, 1 1/4-2 1/2 mi. wide & has 2,380 mi. of shoreline. The surface area is over 160,000 acres. 2 giant embayments thrust into the adjoining counties, Jonathan Creek, N. of Aurora, & Blood River, E. of Murray. Kentucky Dam is on US 62/641 at Gilbertsville, 19 mi. SE. of Paducah. The dam across the Tennessee River, completed in 1944, is 208 ft. high & 8,422 ft. wide. TVA.
Lake Barkley
Kentucky's 2nd largest lake, named for Alben W. Barkley, U.S. Vice President (1949-53). Summer surface area about 58,000 acres. Connected with Kentucky Lake by a 1 3/4 mi. free flowing canal at northern end. S. of Grand Rivers on KY 453. 2 1/2 mi. from Barkley Dam. Lake extends 118 mi. over 1,000 mi. shoreline. A giant embayment thrusts into Trigg County, Little River, near Cadiz, site of state park. Lake Barkley is a major fishing & recreation area. Parts of lake also extend into Livingston & Lyon Cos. Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley combined have more shoreline than Lake Superior. Barkley Dam, off KY 453 near Grand Rivers, SE. of US 62/641 & Lake City, across the Cumberland River, 157 ft. high, 10,180 ft. wide. Completed in 1966. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Special Events Eagle Viewing, Woodlands Nature Station, Jan.-Feb. LBL Wildflower Weekend, Woodlands Nature Station/The Homeplace, Apr. River Days, Woodlands Nature Station/The Homeplace, May. Grand Jubilee, Wranglers Campground, July. Independence Day Celebration, The Homeplace, July 4. Hummingbird Fest, Woodlands Nature Station, Aug. 1850s County Fair, The Homeplace, Sept. Campfire Tales, Woodlands Nature Station, Oct. Howl-O-Ween, Woodlands Nature Center, Oct. Snap Apple Night, The Homeplace, Oct. Fall Frolic, Woodlands Nature Center, Nov. Christmas in 1850, The Homeplace, Nov. 'Tis the Season, Golden Pond Visitor Center, Dec.
Wet: Alcohol is sold packaged & by the drink at licensed establishments. Moist: Alcohol is sold by the drink at licensed restaurants, wineries or golf courses. Dry: No alcohol is sold.
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Boating & Camping U.S. Forest Service Campsites on Lake Barkley: Energy Lake, S. of Woodlands Nature Station, 48 sites, ramp. Wranglers, S. of Golden Pond Visitor Center, 200 sites, shelters, trails, horse barns. U.S. Forest Service Campsites on Kentucky Lake: Fenton, US 68/KY 80, 12 sites, ramp. Piney, off TN 79, 30 mi. S. of Golden Pond Visitor Center, in Tenn., 384 sites, shelters, outpost supply center, trails, beach, ramp, planned activities. Rushing Creek, off KY 453, 8 mi. S. of Golden Pond Visitor Center, 39 sites, ramp. Turkey Bay, off KY 453, 5 min. S. of Golden Pond Visitor Center, prim. ATV camping, ATV trails.
Outdoor Adventure Equine Adventures, Wranglers Campground.
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Big Springs Antique Mall, 132 E. Main St. Brantley Furniture, 121 W. Main St. Capitol Cinemas, 203 W. Main St. Carriage Shop, Adsmore House & Gardens, 304 N. Jefferson St. Eddy Grove Vineyards & Winery, 300 Martin Rd. Feather Your Nest, 125 W. Main St. Newsom's Old Mill Store, 208 E. Main St. The Tin Roof, 500 E. Main St.
Outdoor Adventure Donaldson Creek Hunting Camp, 833 Creswell Rd. Jones Keeney Wildlife Management Area, E. on US 62. 1,999 acres.
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Pop. 6,329. Caldwell County seat, est. 1797. Wendell H. Ford W. Ky. Pkwy., 12 mi. from I-24, 10 mi. E. of Lake Barkley. Dry. Central Time.
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304 N. Jefferson St. 1857 home depicting the lifestyle of the prominent Smith-Garrett family. Furnished with original belongings, Adsmore features seven settings yearly. On Natl. Reg. Tues.-Sat. 11-4. Closed Jan.-Feb. Adults $7, seniors 65+ $6, children 6-12 $2, under 6 free. Ratliff Gun Shop $1. Carriage gift shop. Group rates. www.adsmore. org 270.365.3114. See Ad, Page 73. Big Spring Park, E. Washington St. William Prince, the town's 1st settler, owned the spring & built his limestone house, the 1st structure in Princeton & west Ky.'s 1st masonry bldg., Shandy Hall, a tavern, in 1797. Marks Cherokee Trail of Tears (1838-1839). Caldwell County Courthouse, Main St. Distinctive art deco concrete design in likeness of Gold Vault at Fort Knox. Caldwell County Railroad Museum & Caboose, 116 Edwards St. Collection of railroad artifacts & memorabilia. Jan.-Apr. Sat.-Sun. 1-4, May-Dec. Wed.-Sun. 1-4. Donations. Glenn E. Martin Genealogy Library, 201 W. Main St. Mon.-Sat. 10-3. Guild House, 115 E. Main St. Restored 1817 Champion-Shepherdson House, built on lot #1 of the original city plot. On Natl. Reg. Houses Princeton Art Guild, local exhibits Tues.-Sat. 11-2. Free. Historic Walking Tours of Downtown Princeton, downtown. Park at Adsmore House & Gardens & get free tour map. Princeton/Caldwell County Park, US 62E. Pool, tennis, softball & soccer fields, volleyball, picnicking, walking trail. Princeton Playground, 200 N. Eagle St. Princeton Tourist Welcome Center, 201 E. Main St. Restored historic church. University of Kentucky Research & Education Center, 1205 Hopkinsville St. 1,300 acre crop & livestock research facility. Conducts the world's most in-depth research in dark tobacco. Tours by appt. VFW-Youth Inc. Park, KY 139S. Ball fields, playground.
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Eddyville Pop. 2,554. Lyon County seat. W. Ky. Pkwy., I-24 exits 40 & 45, US 62, N. end of Lake Barkley. The original town founded by the Lyons family about 1801, moved in the late 1950s as Lake Barkley was formed. Dry. Central Time.
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Lodging Cadiz Street Bed & Breakfast, 209 Cadiz St., 2 units. Express Inn, 112 US 62W, 60 units. Stratton Inn, 534 Marion Rd., 55 units.
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Field House, 101 Northfield Dr. Jewell's Open Pit Bar-B-Que, 1240 US 62W. Kay's Kitchen, 501 N. Jefferson St. La Potosina Restaurant, 302 Marion Rd. Majestic House Restaurant, 208 US 62W. Peggy's Cafe, 106 E. Washington St. Familiar Food: US 62W, Captain D's, Great Wall, Hardee's, KFC, McDonald's, Paglia's Pizza, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco John's.
Kentucky's Western Waterland Lake Lake Barkley
Kentucky's 2nd largest lake, named for Alben W. Barkley, U.S. Vice President (1949-53). Summer surface area about 58,000 acres. Connected with Kentucky Lake by a 1 3/4 mi. free flowing canal at northern end. S. of Grand Rivers on KY 453. 2 1/2 mi. from Barkley Dam. Lake extends 118 mi., over 1,000 mi. shoreline. A giant embayment thrusts into Trigg County, Little River, near Cadiz, site of state park. Lake Barkley is a major fishing & recreation area. Parts of lake also extend into Livingston & Lyon Cos. Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley combined have more shoreline than Lake Superior. Barkley Dam off KY 453 near Grand Rivers, SE. of US 62/641 & Lake City, across the Cumberland River, 157 ft. high, 10,180 ft. wide. Completed in 1966. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Points of Interest Kentucky State Penitentiary, 266 Water St. Affectionately referred to as "The Castle on the Cumberland." Built in the 1800s. Rose Hill, 95 Water St., overlooking Lake Barkley. 2-story Federal brick mansion, on Natl. Reg. Built 1832 by grandfather of humorist Irvin S. Cobb. Restored by Lyon Co. Historical Society, home to Lyon Co. Museum. May 15-Oct.15, Wed.-Sun. 1-4. Adm. $5.
Special Events Lyon County Homemakers Quilt Show, Mar. Thunder Over Eddy Bay, Eddy Creek Marina, July 3. Founders Day, City Park, 4th wknd. Aug.
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, rest. Holiday Hills Resort, 5631 KY 93S, 17 units, 130 sites. Journey's End Bed & Breakfast, 121 Spring Hill Dr., 4 units. Lake Way House, 5291 KY 93S, 1 unit. Maple Hill Bed & Breakfast, 13 Maple Hill Dr., 3 units. Palisades Resort, US 93, 10 units. Regency Inn, I-24 exit 40, 23 units.
Restaurants Bluegrass Grill, 14 KY 93S. China Buffet, 117 Newman Dr. Los Agaves, 101 Newman Dr. Miss Neda's Donut Shop, 610 Trade Ave. Willow Pond Southern Catfish, 124 US 62W. Familiar Food: Hardee's, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment Gold & Diamond Outlet, 107 W. Main St. The Red Door Antique Mall, 35 US 641N. Tom & Barb's One Stop Market, 4179 KY 93S. West Kentucky Factory Outlets, US 62.
Boating & Camping Dryden Bay Campground, 30 Dryden Creek Rd., 68 sites. Eddy Creek Marina Resort, 7612 KY 93S, 15 sites. Indian Point RV Park, I-24 exit 45, 200 sites. Outback RV Resort, 4481 KY 93S, 95 sites. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Campsites on Lake Barkley: Hurricane Creek, KY 274, 51 sites, ramp.
Golf MINERAL MOUND STATE PARK GOLF COURSE
48 Finch Ln. 18 hole par 72 regulation course along the banks of Lake Barkley & near Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park. Lodging available at Lake Barkley State Resort Park or Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park. Golf pro shop, rental clubs, pull & riding carts. www.parks.ky.gov 866.904.7888.
Outdoor Adventure VENTURE RIVER WATER PARK
I-24 exit 40. The "Fumbi." Wave Pool, Waloopas, 5 body slides, 4 tube slides, Action River, Cliffhanger, Cyclone, kiddie pool, Frog Island, sand volleyball, concessions. Free tubes. Free parking. www. ventureriver.com 270.388.7999.
Special Events Kuttawa Street Dance, Sat. Memorial Day-Labor Day. Lake Barkley BBQ, Aug. Harvest Festival, Oct.
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Cottages & resort units overlooking beautiful Lake Barkley. Pool/hot tub, pontoon & fishing boat rentals. Full service marina, mechanics. Buzzard Rock Cafe & Bar. THE ONLY WET SPOT ON THE LAKES! Serving cold beer, wine & spirits. Live music weekends during season. 985 Buzzard Rock Rd., Kuttawa, KY 42055. www.buzzardrock.com 800.826.6238. See Ad. Days Inn, I-24 exit 40, 60 units. Hampton Inn, I-24 exit 40, 63 units. Kuttawa Harbor House Bed & Breakfast, 1730 Lake Barkley Dr., 6 units. Lakehouse Retreat Bed & Breakfast, 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 Bed & Breakfast, 1980 Lake Barkley Dr., 3 units.
Restaurants Buzzard Rock Cafe, 985 Buzzard Rock Rd. The Oasis Southwest Grill, 42 Days Inn Dr. Familiar Food: Huddle House, Quizno's, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Broadbent B & B Food Products, 257 Mary Blue Rd. The Cabin Bait & Tackle, 215 Vista Dr.
Boating & Camping Buzzard Rock Marina, 985 Buzzard Rock Rd. Kuttawa Harbor Marina, 1709 Lake Barkley Dr.
Outdoor Adventure Kuttawa Beach Park, Lake Barkley Dr. Beach, picnicking, volleyball, basketball. Kuttawa Nature Trail, Lake Barkley Dr. Over 3 mi. of hiking/biking trails.
Grand Rivers Pop. 382. Livingston County. KY 453, 3 mi S. of I-24. Northern access point for Land Between the Lakes. Smithland is the Livingston County seat, est. 1842, pop. 401. US 60 20 mi. E. of Paducah, KY 453 12 mi. N. of I-24 exit 31. Dry. Central Time.
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One of the top fishing, water sport & recreation areas in the southeastern U.S. & the giant of all Kentucky waters. 2 1/2 times as large as Lake Barkley, the 2nd largest. Kentucky Lake, the largest in the TVA system, forms the entire eastern border of Marshall & Calloway Cos. & extends from within 20 mi. of the Illinois state line, through Kentucky into Tennessee. It is 184 mi. long, 1 1/4-2 1/2 mi. wide & has 2,380 mi. of shoreline. The surface area is over 160,000 acres. 2 giant embayments thrust into the adjoining counties, Jonathan Creek, N. of Aurora, & Blood River, E. of Murray. Kentucky Dam is on US 62/641 at Gilbertsville, 19 mi. SE. of Paducah. The dam across the Tennessee River, completed in 1944, is 208 ft. high, 8,422 ft. wide. TVA.
Buzzard Rock Marina & Resort www.buzzardrock.com 800-826-6238 Cafe, Cabins, Bar, Fuel, Mechanics
Kuttawa Pop. 649. Lyon County. I-24 exit 40,US 62/641, KY 93, Lake Barkley. Moist (Lyon Co. Dry). Central Time.
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Lake Barkley
Kentucky's 2nd largest lake, named for Alben W. Barkley, U.S. Vice President (1949-53). Summer surface area about 58,000 acres. Connected with Kentucky Lake by a 1 3/4 mi. free flowing canal at northern end. S. of Grand Rivers on KY 453. 2 1/2 mi. from Barkley Dam. Lake extends 118 mi., over 1,000 mi. shoreline. A giant embayment thrusts into Trigg County, Little River, near Cadiz, site of state park. Lake Barkley is a major fishing & recreation area. Parts of lake also extend into Livingston & Lyon Cos. Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley combined have more shoreline than Lake Superior. Barkley Dam off KY 453 near Grand Rivers, SE. of US 62/641 & Lake City, across the Cumberland River, 157 ft. high, 10,180 ft. wide. Completed in 1966. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Visitors Center, 200 Barkley Dam Overlook. Exhibits from over 100 yrs. of "Steamboating on the Cumberland." Mon.-Fri. 8-4.
Marion Pop. 3,039. Crittenden County seat. US 60 & US 641, 20 mi. from I-24 & W. Ky. Pkwy. Dry. Central Time.
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The rolling hills of Crittenden County are home to Kentucky's largest Amish community & the Cave in Rock Ferry across the Ohio River as well as quaint shops & restaurants in the city of Marion. 213 S. Main St., Marion, KY 42064. www.marionkentucky.org 270.965.5015.
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Points of Interest Badgett Playhouse, 1838 J. H. O'Bryan St. A 6,000 sq. ft. facility. Home to Grand Rivers Variety Show & other events. Land Between The Lakes North Welcome Station, I-24 exit 31, 7 mi. S. on Ky 453. Maps, information, camping permits & souvenirs. Log Cabin Museum & Welcome Center, 119 State St., Smithland. Mon., Wed. & Fri. 1-3:30.
Special Events Spring Festival & Quilt Show, last wknd. Apr. Lighted Boat Parade, Memorial Day. Waterfront Festival, Carrsville, June. Kentucky Lake Pisgah Bay Boat Races, June-Aug. Livingston County Fair, Smithland, July. Grand Rivers Marina Day, 2nd Sat. Aug. Kentucky Western Waterland Arts & Crafts Festival, Labor Day wknd. Octoberfest, Smithland, 1st Sat. Oct. Hunter's Moon Festival, Oct. Holiday Festival of Lights, 2nd Fri. Nov.-1st wk. Jan.
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 & Suites, I-24 exit 31, 58 units. Rose of the Lake Bed & Breakfast, 293 Lawson Ave., 5 units.
Restaurants Knoth's Bar-B-Que, 728 US 62W. Lite Side Bakery & Cafe, 2115 Dover Rd. Miss Scarlett's, 708 Complex Dr. Mr. B-B-Q More, 2075 Dover Rd. Patti's 1880's Restaurant & Settlement, 1759 J. H. O'Bryan Ave.
Shopping & Entertainment Arielle's Miniature Golf & Arcade, 1793 J. H. O'Bryan Ave. Ashleigh's Boutique, 1793 J. H. O'Bryan Ave. Browse-A-Bout Gifts, 740 US 62. Fisherman's Friend Bait & Tackle, 1000 US 62. Grand Rivers Antiques, 1815 J. H. O'Bryan Ave. Grand Rivers Variety Show, 1838 J. H. O'Bryan Ave. So Cool, 1804 J. H. O'Bryan Ave. Wood-n-Wave Bicycles & Watersports, 2109 Dover Rd.
Boating & Camping 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. Green Turtle Bay Houseboat Rentals, 265 Nautical Dr. U.S. Forest Service Campsites on Kentucky Lake: Birmingham Ferry/Smith Bay, Old Ferry Rd. W., off KY 453, 8 1/2 mi. S., 39 sites, ramp. Hillman Ferry, KY 453, 378 sites, trails, beach, outpost supply center, ramp. 5 min. S. of N. Welcome Center. U.S. Forest Service Campsites on Lake Barkley: Cravens Bay, off KY 453, 8 1/2 mi. S., 32 sites, ramp. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Campsites on Lake Barkley: Canal, 2 mi. S. on KY 453, Old Ferry Rd. E., 110 sites, ramp. Eureka, 4 mi. on US 62W, 2 mi. S. on KY 810, W. on KY 1271, 23 sites.
Golf Deer Lakes Golf Course, 140 Deer Lakes Ln., Salem, 18 holes. Drake Creek Golf Course, 1 Torrey Pines Dr., Ledbetter, 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Copperhead Run ATV Park, US 60, Salem. Mantle Rock Nature Preserve, US 60 N. to Salem, KY 133N, 2 mi. past Joy on the left. 367 acres. 57.6 m. high natural arch, numerous rock shelters & the only documented sandstone glade/savanna community in Ky. Exhibits on trail portray the hardships of Native Americans on the "Trail of Tears" in the winter of 1838-39. 76
Amish Community, N. on KY 91, US 60 & Ford's Ferry Rd. Est. 1977. Active farms of Amish families, shops & roadside stands with crafts, produce & baked goods. Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum, 205 N. Walker St. More than 40,000 native mineral specimens, old mining equipment & photographs. Wed.-Sat. 10-3. Adm. $5. Cave in Rock Ferry, KY 91N. Crosses the Ohio River to Rt. 1 at Cave in Rock, IL. Daily 6 am-10 pm. Free. Crittenden County Historical Museum, 124 E. Bellville St. 1880s log cabin. Apr.-Oct. Wed.-Sat. 10-3. Free. Fohs Hall, 143 N. Walker St. Natl. Reg. Civic auditorium & community center, art gallery.
Special Events Back Roads Tour, Apr. 22-23. Crittenden County Fair, last wk. July. Pumpkin Trot, Oct. 1. US 60 Yard Sale, US 60, Oct. 1. Crittenden County Big Buck Contest, Oct.-Dec. Christmas in Marion Arts & Craft Show, Fohs Hall, Oct. 13.
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320 Sturgis Rd., 4 bedrooms with ceiling fans, TV/DVD & refrigerators in a brick ranch home on Marion's main street. Breakfast served at your convenience. BBAK member. www.the-press.com/GraceHouseBedBreakfast.html 270.965.0010, 888.54.GRACE. See Ad, Page 7. Honeysuckle Cottage, 4002 US 60E, 1 unit. Marion Inn, 2362 US 641S, 7 units. Royal Inn & Suites, 225 Sturgis Rd., 19 units.
Restaurants The Front Porch Restaurant, 914 S. Main St. Just-A-Burg'R, 305 N. Main St. Marion Cafe, 102 S. Main St. Marion Pit Bar-B-Q, 728 S. Main St. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment Bowtanicals Florist & Gifts, 202 S. Main St. Hodge's Sports & Apparel, 219 Sturgis Rd. Mystic Waters & Gardens, 4002 US 60E.
Boating & Camping Riverview Park, 4100 KY 387, 7 sites, ramp. Smithland Pool, Ohio River, ramp, fishing.
Golf & Tennis Marion Country Club, 651 S. Blackburn St., 9 holes, rest.
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On US 62/641 S. of Gilbertsville off I-24 on Kentucky Lake. 72 room Village Inn Lodge, 14 room Village Green Inn, convention center for 900, restaurant, pool, 62 cottages. Marina, campground, 18 hole golf course, horseback riding. www.parks.ky.gov 270.362.4271, 800.325.0146. See Ad, Page 5. Kentucky Lake Resort & RV Park, 59 Ky. Lake Resort Rd., Gilbertsville, 18 units, 30 sites. Kentucky Shores Cottage Rental, 6215 US 641N, Gilbertsville, 3 units. Magnolia Manor Resort, 422 Moors Rd., Gilbertsville, 8 units. The Moors Resort, 570 Moors Rd., Gilbertsville, 69 units, rest. Super 8, I-24 exit 27, Calvert City, 72 units. Wildflowers Farm Bed & Breakfast, 348 New Hope Rd., Calvert City, 3 units.
Restaurants Harbor Lights Restaurant, Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, Gilbertsville. Los Tres Amigos, 4560 US 62, Calvert City. Mama D's, 3885 US 62, Calvert City. Smokie's Restaurant, 1310 SE 5th Ave., Calvert City. Taylor's Restaurant, 2261 US 62, Gilbertsville. Twistin 50s Cafe, 3924 US 62, Calvert City. Willow Pond Southern Catfish, I-24 exit 27, Calvert City.
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Familiar Food: I-24 exit 27, Calvert City, Arby's, China Wall, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Godfather's, KFC, McDonald's, O'Deli's, Subway, Waffle House.
Shopping & Entertainment Calvert Drive-In Theatre, 111 Drive-In Ln. Kentucky Lake Outdoor World, 163 Kennedy Ave., Calvert City. Kentucky Shores Family Fun Center, 6215 US 641N, Gilbertsville. Maggie's Jungle Golf, 7301 US 641N, Gilbertsville. Martha's Strawberry Fields Antiques & Collectibles, 6383 US 641N, Gilbertsville. Twin Lakes Antique Mall, 6953 US 641N, Gilbertsville. Warehouse Textiles, 489 Estate Dr., Gilbertsville.
Boating & Camping Cypress Lakes RV Park, I-24 exit 27, Calvert City, 153 sites. Jet-A-Marina, 4616 US 62E, Calvert City. Kentucky Dam Marina, 466 Marina Dr., Gilbertsville. KOA Kentucky Lake/I-24/Paducah, US 62, Calvert City, 75 sites. Lazy Daz RV Park, 4237 Gilbertsville Hwy., Calvert City, 38 sites. The Moors Resort & Marina, Moors Camp Hwy., Gilbertsville.
Golf & Tennis Calvert City Country Club, 199 Country Club Ln., Calvert City, 18 holes.
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US 641S, Gilbertsville. 18 hole par 72 regulation course. Golf pro shop, rental clubs, pull & riding carts. Lodging available. www.parks. ky.gov 270.362.8658, 800.295.1877. See Ad, Page 5. Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, US 641S, Gilbertsville, 4 courts.
Benton Pop. 4,349. Marshall County seat. Julian M. Carroll Purchase Pkwy., US 641, US 68 W. of Ky. Lake. Dry. Central Time.
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Special Events Benton Tater Day, 1st wknd. & Mon. Apr. Big Singing Day, Court House, 4th Sun. May. Marshall County A & I Fair, 1st wk. June. Pisgah Bay Drag Boat Races, June-Aug. Watermelon Bust, Marshall Co. High School, 1st Sat. Aug. Autumn Jubilee, Oct.
Lodging Aire Castle Inn Bed & Breakfast, 435 Salem Chapel Rd. N., 3 units.
BEE SPRING LODGE
573 Bee Spring Rd. Lakeside resort with 4 motel rooms, 2 cottages, dock & boat rentals, 12 campsites. Bee Spring Grill serving the best breakfast & lunch on Kentucky Lake. Opens for the season St. Patrick's Day wknd. www.beespringlodge.com 270.354.6515, 800.732.0088. Benton Inn, 806 Main St., 22 units.
SPORTSMAN'S LODGE
12710 US 68E, at Jonathan Creek. 45 units. Motel/lodge & cabins. All units with waterfront view, BBQ & fire pit. Pool, shuffleboard, ping pong, picnic tables. www.sportsmans-lodge.com 270.354.8333, 800.733.8716. Town & Country Resort, 1425 Gardner Rd., 32 units. Whispering Oaks on Kentucky Lake, Big Bear Hwy., 11 units.
Restaurants Bee Spring Grill, 573 Bee Spring Rd. Belew's Dairy Bar, 1446 Union Ridge Rd. Benton Drive-In, 1505 Main St. Cactus Jacks, 109 Carroll Dr. Catfish Kitchen, US 641N. Fast Eddie's II, 8492 US 68E. 4 Little Pigs Bar-B-Que, 100 Beachwood Ln. Habanero Mexican Grill, 244 US 68E. Hutchen's B-B-Q, 601 N. Main St. Lacey's Family Restaurant, 319 N. Main St. Los Portales Mexican Restaurant, 84 Commerce Blvd. Main Street Java, 1116 Main St. Majestic Pizza & Steak House, 244 US 68E. Marquita's Place, 11728 US 68E. Parcell's Deli & Grille, Draffenville Plaza. Peking Chinese Restaurant, 83 N. Main St. Familiar Food: Benton, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Domino's, Godfather's, Hardee's, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Ponderosa, Subway, Taco John's, Waffle House, Wendy's; Draffenville, Arby's, Dairy Queen, Domino's, Hardee's, Mr. Gatti's, Ponderosa, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment Antiques Et Cetera, 1026 Main St. Fisherman's Headquarters, 2754 US 641N. Forgotten Past, 3390 US 68E. Kentucky Opry Show, US 641, Draffenville. Lazy Ridge Country Store, 17 Cascade Hills Ln. Shop-O-Rama, 112 US 68E, Draffenville. Sydney's Gifts, 1504 Main St. Uptown Antiques, Gifts & Needlework, 1106 Main St.
Boating & Camping Bee Spring Lodge, 573 Bee Spring Rd., marina, 12 sites. Big Bear Resort & Marina, 30 Big Bear Resort Rd., 75 sites. Birmingham Point RV Park, 5295 Barge Island Rd., 15 sites.
LAKESIDE CAMPGROUND & MARINA
12363 US 68E, Benton, KY 42025. On scenic Jonathan Creek & inlet of Kentucky Lake. Lakefront camping, marina, boat & boat slip rentals, launch ramp, pool, playground, game room, wi-fi hotspot & shower houses. www.visitlakesidecampground.com 270.354.8157, 800.842.9018 (resv. only). Lakewood Resort, US 68E, 100 sites. Malcolm Creek Resort & Marina, Big Bear Hwy., 60 sites.
Golf Benton Golf & Country Club, 1830 Golf Course Rd., 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge, 91 US 641N. 9,000 acres in Marshall, McCracken & Graves Cos. providing habitat for the conservation & protection of wildlife including white tail deer, turkey, migratory songbirds & waterfowl. Hunting, fishing, hiking, wildlife observation. Day use only. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services.
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I-24 exit 25A, exit 47, left on US 68 7.5 mi., left on Big Bear Hwy. Luxury condos, rental units, campground, marina. Boat rental, fishing license, guides. Beach, pool, basketball, volleyball. stay@bigbearkentuckylake. com www.bigbearkentuckylake.com 270.354.6414, 800.922.BEAR. Cedar Knob Resort, 1434 Cedar Knob Rd., 7 units. Comfort Inn, I-24 exit 25A, 55 units. Cozy Cove Waterfront Resort, 1917 Reed Rd., 16 units. Dinner Bell Cottages, US 68, 5 units, rest. Hester's Resort & Marina, 350 Hesters Rd., 11 units. Hickory Hill Resort, US 68, 12 units. High Ridge Resort, 40 Ridge Loop, 4 units. King Creek Resort & Marina, 972 King Creek Rd., 11 units. 270.493.0076.
MALCOLM CREEK RESORT & MARINA
US 68 to KY 58E, on Kentucky Lake. 8 cottages, 60 campsites with full hookups & a full-service marina. Shower house, boat rentals, boat slips, pool, camp store, playground. 325 Guthrie Dr., Benton, KY 42025 www.malcolmcreek.com 270.354.6496, 800.733.6713. Seven Creeks Bed & Breakfast, 3332 Brewers Hwy., 2 units. Shawnee Bay Resort, 1297 Shawnee Bay Rd., 13 units. Southern Komfort Resort & Marina, 460 Southern Komfort Rd., 8 units, 200 sites. Sportsman's Anchor Resort & Marina, 12888 US 68E, 9 units.
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US 68/KY 80. Open year-round. 1,800 acres. www.parks.ky.gov 270.474.2211, 800.325.0143. See Ad, Page 5. Park Features: Pool, picnic shelters, playgrounds, trails, marina, open & covered slips, ramp, rental, pontoons, fishing & ski boats, shuffleboard, planned recreation, handicapped facilities. Some facilities are seasonal. Lodging: Lodge & cottages. 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 util., tent camping, serv. bldg., snacks. Seasonal (Resv. available).
Kentucky's Western Waterland Airport Kyle-Oakley Airport, KY 783, 5 mi. NW. General aviation. 6,200 ft. runway.
Points of Interest Murray State University, Chestnut St., 15 mi. W. of Ky. Lake on KY 94. Est. 1923. Enrolls 10,200. Pogue Special Collections Library, local & regional history. Mon.-Fri. 8-4:30. Curris Center, student & conference center. Regional Special Events Center, 205,000 sq. ft., meeting rooms, concert seating for 7,896. Playhouse in the Park, Gil Hopson Dr. Community theatre housed in a 1907 train depot. Wm. "Bill" Cherry Agricultural Exposition Center, 2101 College Farm Rd., 23,000 sq. ft. indoor arena. Rodeos, horse shows, livestock shows & sales, tractor & truck pulls, motocross. Wrather West Kentucky Museum, Murray State Univ. A history museum promoting understanding of social, cultural & economic development of W. Ky. & the Jackson Purchase. Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4, Sat. 10-1.
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Golf & Tennis: 9 holes, rental clubs & carts; indoor tennis center & outdoor courts, Nov. 1-Apr. 1, 9 am-9 pm. Special Park Events: Brunch with the Eagles River Cruise, Jan. 14. Lunch with the Eagles River Cruise, Jan. 14, 15, 16. Eagle & Duck Migration, Jan. 14-15. Eagle Watch Weekend, Feb. 3-5. Hot August 5K, Aug. 25.
Special Events State Park Events, Kenlake State Resort Park. Aurora Country Festival, Aurora Community Park, Oct.
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Murray/Calloway County Fair, June 11-16. Freedom Fest, downtown, July 1-3. Ice Cream Festival, Chestnut Park, 1st wknd. Sept. Western Kentucky Highland Festival, Central Park, Oct. Hazel Celebration, Hazel, 1st Sat. Oct. Dickens Alley, 1st wknd. Dec.
Lodging Baymont Inn & Suites, 1210 N. 12th St., 57 units. Best Western University Inn, 1503 N. 12th St., 72 units. www. bestwesternkentucky.com 270.753.5353. Days Inn, 517 S. 12th St., 41 units. Hampton Inn, 1415 Lowes Dr., 72 units. Holiday Inn Express, 1504 N. 12th St., 64 units. Irvin Cobb Resort, KY 732, 10 units. Kentucky Beach Resort, 270 Lynhurst Dr., 28 units, rest. Magnolia Inn, 1202 S. 12th St., 84 units. Murray Plaza Lodge, 506 S. 12th St., 40 units. Paradise Resort, KY 972, 17 units.
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August Moon, 1550 Lowe's Dr. Big Apple Cafe, 1005 Arcadia Cir. El Mariachi Loco, 406 N. 12th St. Gloria's World Village, 124 N. 15th St. HRH Dumplin's, 305 S. 12th St. Jasmine, 506 N. 12th St. Magnolia Tea Room, 306 Gilbert St., Hazel. Nick's Family Sports Pub, 614 N. 12th St. Pagliai's Pizza & Italian Restaurant, 970 Chestnut St. Sirloin Stockade Family Steak House, 932 S. 12th St. Tom's Grille, 1501 N. 12th St. Familiar Food: Applebee's, Arby's, Backyard Burgers, Burger King, Captain D's, Cracker Barrel, Culver's, Dairy Queen, Domino's, Hardee's, Huddle House, KFC, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Mr. Gatti's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Quizno's, Ryan's, Shogun, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Taco John's, Tumbleweed, Wendy's.
16918 US 68. Large fully furnished 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom cottages, motel rooms & mobile homes. Excellent for groups & reunions. Pool, games, pavilion, grills. 1/2 mi. from Ky. Lake, LBL. www.KenOakResort.com 270.474.8000, reservations 800.580.0682. Crossings Camp, 3043 Beal Rd., Hardin, 70 units. The Crow's Nest, 91 Jolly Roger Dr., 1 unit. Early American Motel, 16749 US 68E, 20 units. Fin 'N Feather Lodge, 16695 US 68E, 12 units. US 68/KY 80 on Kentucky Lake. 48 room lodge, restaurant, pool, meeting space for 210, 34 cottages. Marina, campground, 9 hole golf course, indoor & outdoor tennis. www.parks.ky.gov 270.474.2211, 800.325.0143. See Ad, Page 5. Lakeland Resort, 16410 US 68E, 25 units. Tall Oaks Bay, 93 Honeybee Ln., Hardin, 1 unit.
Restaurants Aurora Barbeque, 15927 US 68E. Aurora Landing, Kenlake State Resort Park. Brass Lantern Restaurant, 16593 US 68E. Four Seasons Restaurant, 4264 US 641, Hardin. Kaylee's Farmhouse Restaurant, 15649 US 68E. Willow Pond Southern Catfish, 16814 US 68E.
Shopping & Entertainment Baits-N-More, 15663 US 68E. Hitching Post & Old Country Store, 16474 US 68E. Twilight Cabaret, Kenlake State Resort Park.
Boating & Camping Aurora Oaks RV Resort & Campground, US 68, 60 sites. Kenlake Marina, Kenlake State Resort Park, US 68/KY 80, rest.
Golf & Tennis Kenlake State Resort Park, US 68/KY 80, 9 holes, 4 indoor, 6 outdoor courts.
Murray Pop. 17,741. Calloway County seat, est. 1822. US 641, KY 94. Named No. 1 retirement area by Rand McNally Retirement Places Rated. Birthplace of Nathan B. Stubblefield who was the 1st to demonstrate the principles of radio in Murray in 1892. Moist (Calloway Co. Dry). Central Time.
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n Murray Convention & Visitors Bureau, 201 S. 4th St., Murray, KY 42071. 270.759.2199, 800.651.1603.
Shopping & Entertainment The Bookmark, 404 Main St. Cheri 5 Theatres, 1008 Chestnut St. Circus Skate, 1435 US 641N. Elements, 1205 Chestnut St. The Gallery of Murray, 301 N. 12th St. Hazel Antique Shops, Main St., Hazel. Jean Marie's, 406 S. 12th St. Penique's, 400 Main St. Vintage Rose Emporium, 303 N. 12th St. The Wild Raspberry, 416 Main St.
Boating & Camping Holly Green RV Park, 102 Parks St., 35 sites. Sugar Creek Bay Marina, 159 Resort Rd. Water's Edge RV Park & Marina, 274 Tacklebox Ln., 55 sites.
Golf Miller Memorial Golf Course, KY 280, 18 holes. Murray Country Club, 2200 College Farm Rd., 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.
New Concord Calloway County. KY 121 near Cypress Creek Bay, Kentucky Lake, on Ky.-Tenn. state line. Dry. Central Time.
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Airport Mayfield-Graves County Airport, KY 58E, 3 mi. E. General aviation. 5,000 ft. runway.
Points of Interest Edana Locus, 201 E. College St. 14 room home built in 1928, 7 acres of gardens & lawn. Houses Mayfield Tourism Commission. Mayfield Ice House, 120 N. 8th St. Western Kentucky Museum includes displays relating to the tobacco & early industries. Mayfield/ Graves Co. Art Guild Gallery features 10 exhibits each year. Tues.Fri. 10-4:30, Sat. 10-1. Free. Wooldridge Monuments, Maplewood Cemetery, US 45N & E. Lockridge St. 18 life-size statues of people & animals designed by & erected around the tomb of Henry G. Wooldridge in 1899 in a "strange procession that never moves."
Special Events Fancy Farm Picnic, St. Jerome Catholic Church, KY 80W, Fancy Farm, 1st Sat. Aug. Gourd Patch Festival, Mayfield Ice House, 3rd Sat. Sept.
Lodging CliAl Lodge, 8868 KY 131, 1 unit. The Lodge At Emerald Waters, 371 Straight Church Rd., 8 units. Southern Comfort Suites, 2376 KY 45N, 12 units. Super 8 Motel, KY 121N, 47 units. 80
W. of Clinton on KY 123 & US 58 on the Mississippi River at Columbus. 160 acres on bluff overlooking Mississippi. Most facilities are seasonal. Park Features: Civil War site occupied by Confederate & Union forces, huge anchor & chain that were strung across river to stop Union & 7,500 lb. cannon. Museum with Civil War, local & C.C.C. artifacts & exhibits, admission. May-Sept., 9-5 daily, wknds. only Apr. & Oct, closed Nov.-Mar. Mini-golf, picnic shelter, playground, snack bar, gift shop, hiking trails, activity center (by reservation). Camping: 38 sites. Year-round. (Resv. available). Special Park Events: Civil War Days, Oct. 12-14.
Points of Interest Great River Road, US 51, KY 58, 123 & 239. A 3,000 mi. marked scenic route along the Mississippi River passing through four Ky. counties. Hickman County Historical & Genealogical House, 101 Clay St., Wed. & Sat. 1-4. Free. Hickman County Museum, 221 E. Clay St. Wed. & Sat. 1-4. Adm. $1.
Special Events Hickman County Spring Chicken Festival, Apr. 28. Hickman County Fair, last wk. July.
Lodging The Cabin at Bellewoode, 928 KY 2206, 1 unit. Shepherd's Inn Bed & Breakfast, 416 N. Washington St., 4 units.
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Fulton Pop. 2,445. Fulton County. US 45, US 51, Julian M. Carroll Pkwy., Tenn. state line. Wet. Central Time.
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Lodging Derby Motel, 200 W. Highland Dr., 7 units. Guest Inn, 1000 Holiday Ln., 80 units. Kingsway Motel, 806 W. Highland Dr., 23 units. Oaklawn Cottage Bed & Breakfast, 794 Clark Rd., 1 unit.
Restaurants Keg Bar & Grill, 444 Lake St. La Cabana, 200 Lake St. Los Pinos, 400 Nolan Ave. Smoke House Restaurant, 906 Redbud Ln. Familiar Food: China Buffet, Domino's, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Subway, Wendy's.
Hickman Pop. 2,395. Fulton County seat, est. 1837. KY 94, 18 mi. W. of Julian M. Carroll Purchase Pkwy. on the Mississippi River. Wet. Central Time.
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Paducah Pop. 25,024. McCracken County seat, est. 1827. I-24 (Henry Ward Hwy.), US 45, US 60 & US 62, on the Ohio River. N. of Kentucky & Barkley Lakes. Trading center of the Purchase area. Wet. Central Time.
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Lake 70 sq. mi., 18,000 acre lake, at Ky.-Tenn. border created by 7 earthquakes in 1811-12, the largest ever recorded in North America, during which the Mississippi River ran backwards & formed the lake, popular for flatboat fishing. Madrid Bend, land totally separated from Ky. by the Mississippi horseshoe bend. Highway access through Tenn. only.
Points of Interest Dorena-Hickman Ferry, off KY 94. Ferry crosses the Mississippi River from Hickman to Dorena, MO. Daily except Christmas. Summer 7 am-6:30 pm, winter 7 am-5:30 pm. Fare $14-$28. Great River Road, KY 125 & KY 239. A 3,000 mi. marked scenic route along the Mississippi River passing through four Ky. counties. Memorial Park, 808 Moscow Ave. Magnolia Bluff pavilion overlook, Veterans Memorial Monument & chapel. Warren Thomas Black History Museum, 106 Moulton Ave. Housed in the former Thomas Chapel CME Church, built in 1890 by ex-slaves.
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Kentucky Welcome Center, I-24E exit 7, US 45. Whitehaven mansion, c. 1860. Lobby open 24 hours. Information desk staffed daily 8-4:30. Free tours daily 1-4 pm on the half hour. Group tours by appt. Handicap accessible. For Kentucky travel information call 270.554.2077 or 800.225.TRIP. www.kentuckytourism.com See Ad, Page 1.
Airport Barkley Regional Airport, 2901 Fisher Rd. & US 60, 5 mi. W. Commercial airport. 1 airline. 6,500 ft. & 5,500 ft. runways.
Points of Interest Carson Center, 100 Kentucky Ave. Regional performing arts center. Hosts Broadway hits, theatre, dance & big name entertainers. Historic Monuments, Alben W. Barkley Monument, 28th & Jefferson Sts., Chief Paduke Statue, 19th & Jefferson Sts., Irvin S. Cobb Memorial, Oak Grove Cemetery, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Wacinton, Bob Noble Park. Julian M. Carroll Convention Center, 1 Executive Blvd. 51,000 sq. ft. of meeting & exhibit space overlooking the Ohio River. Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum, 631 Kentucky Ave. Exhibits in 1852 home of Gen. Lloyd Tilghman, CSA, highlight W. Ky.'s role in the Civil War. Apr.-Nov. Tues.-Sat. noon-4. $3. LowerTown Arts District, 3rd St. to 9th St., Jefferson St. to Martin Luther King St. Studios & galleries of resident artists who have relocated to this historic neighborhood from all areas of the U.S. Market House Theatre, 132 Market House Sq. 15-20 productions per season. The National Quilt Museum, 215 Jefferson St. Changing exhibits feature more than 150 contemporary, miniature & antique quilts. Gift shop. Adm. $11. Mon.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Apr.-Oct. Sun. 1-5 pm. Noble Park, 28th St. & Park Ave. 150 acres, large woodcarving of Wacinton by Peter Wolf Toth, fishing lake, pool, tennis, picnicking, nature trail, playgrounds, basketball, ball fields, bandstand, fitness trail, lake, amphitheatre, greenway trail & skate park. Paducah City Hall, 300 S. 5th St. (1964). Acclaimed design by Edward Durell Stone (1902-78). Mon.-Fri. 8-4:30. Visitors welcome. Paducah Expo Center, 415 Park St. 61,000 sq. ft. convention center, nearly 40,000 sq. ft of exhibit space. Paducah Railroad Museum, 200 Washington St. Contains displays of railroad equipment & memorabilia & model trains. Fri. 1-4, Sat. 10-4. Adm. $3.
Paducah - Wall to Wall, Water St. Paducah history told through floodwall murals by internationally known artist Robert Dafford. Players Bluegrass Downs, I-24 exit 4. Live harness racing June 15-July 15. Simulcasting year-round.
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117 S. Water St. Interactive exhibits tell the story of the Four Rivers Region, 15 min. film, pilothouse simulator. Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5, Apr.Nov. Sun. 1-5. Adm. $7, seniors $6, under 12 $5. Gift shop. www. riverdiscoverycenter.org 270.575.9958. See Ad. Steam Locomotive No. 1518, Kentucky & S. Water Sts. The last "Iron Horse" owned by the Illinois Central Railroad. William Clark Market House Museum, 121 S. 2nd St., Market House Sq. Contains complete 1870s drug store, Civil War, rotating local history exhibits. 1st Sat. Mar.-Dec. 20. Mon.-Sat. noon-4. Adm. $4. Yeiser Art Center, 200 Broadway. Changing exhibits of work by regional, Kentucky, national & international artists. Tues.-Sat. 10-4. Free.
Special Events Second Saturday Gallery Walk, 2nd Sat. each mo. Dogwood Trail Celebration, mid Apr.
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Plan now to attend the 28th annual AQS Quilt Show Apr. 25-28 in Paducah. Enjoy four wonderful days of beautiful quilts, the AQS School of Quiltmaking & great special events. Wed.-Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5. www.AmericanQuilter.com 270.898.7903. KFEA member. See Ad. LowerTown Arts & Music Festival, LowerTown, May 18-20. Street Rods in the Park, June 1-3. Players Bluegrass Downs Harness Racing, June 15-July 15. McCracken County Fair, June 25-30. Independence Day Celebration, Ohio Riverfront, July 4. Emancipation Proclamation Celebration, Aug. 3-8. Paducah 48 Hour Film Project, Aug. 10-12. Labor Day Celebration, Sept. 3. Antique Gas & Steam Engine Show, Carson Park, Sept. 21-23. Barbecue on the River & Old Market Days, Sept. 27-29. River's Edge International Film Festival, Nov. 1-4. Christmas in Paducah, late Nov.-Dec.
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1857 Bed & Breakfast, 127 Market House Sq., 2 units. America's Best Value Inn, I-24 exit 3, 41 units. Baymont Inn, I-24 exit 3, 77 units. Best Western Paducah Inn, I-24 exit 11, 49 units. www. bestwesternkentucky.com 270.443.2323. Budget Inn, 2701 H.C. Mathis Dr., 52 units. Candlewood Suites, 3940 Coleman Crossing Cir., 85 units. Comfort Inn, 5135 Cairo Rd., 66 units. Comfort Suites, I-24 exit 4, 60 units. Country Inn & Suites, I-24 exit 4, 60 units. Courtyard By Marriott, I-24 exit 4, 100 units. Days Inn, I-24 exit 4, 122 units. Deluxe Inn, 1234 Broadway, 57 units. Denton Motel & Suites, I-24 exit 7, 34 units. Drury Inn, I-24 exit 4, 118 units. Drury Suites, I-24 exit 4, 142 units. EconoLodge, I-24 exit 3, 40 units. The Egg & I Guest Suite, 335 N. 6th St., 2 unit. Escape Bed & Breakfast, 414 Ashcraft Ave., 2 units. Fairfield Inn & Suites, I-24 exit 4, 82 units. Fox Briar Inn at RiverPlace, 100-116 Broadway, 10 units. Hampton Inn & Suites, I-24 exit 4, 108 units. Hickory House Inn, 2504 Bridge St., 34 units. Holiday Inn Express, I-24 exit 4, 77 units. Motel 6, I-24 exit 4, 80 units. Paducah Harbor Plaza, 201 Broadway, 4 units. Paducah Inn, I-24 exit 4, 86 units. Pear Tree Inn, I-24 exit 4, 60 units. Pinecone Art Studio Bed & Breakfast, 421 N. 7th St., 1 unit. Residence Inn, I-24 exit 4, 74 units. Thrifty Inn, I-24 exit 4, 125 units. Westowne Inn, I-24 exit 4, 44 units.
Kentucky's Western Waterland Restaurants Backwoods BBQ, I-24 exit 4. Chong's Szeto Restaurant, 3340 Irvin Cobb Dr. Cynthia's Ristorante, 125 S. 2nd St. Doe's Eat Place, 136 Broadway. Flamingo Row, 2640 Perkins Creek Rd. The Holman House Cafeteria, 3333 Irvin Cobb Dr. Kirchhoff's Bakery & Deli, 118 Market House Sq. Martin Fierro Argentinean Grill, 314 Broadway. Max's Brick Oven Cafe, 112 Market House Sq. The Pasta House Company, 451 Jordan Dr. Ristorante di Fratelli, 211 Broadway. Shandies, 202 Broadway. Starnes Bar-B-Q, 1008 Joe Clifton Dr. Tribeca Mexican Cuisine, 127 Market House Sq. Whaler's Catch Restaurant, 123 N. 2nd St. Familiar Food: I-24 exit 4, Applebee's, Bob Evans, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, Logan's Roadhouse, 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.
Shopping & Entertainment American Harvest Antiques, 632 N. 6th St. Anthony Barnes Antiques, 111 Market House Sq. Aphrodite Gallery, 503 N. 7th St. Bebe's Artisan Market, 107 Market House Sq. Bryerpatch Studio, 502 N. 5th St. Choate's Gift Shop, 1939 Kentucky Ave. Cinemark, Kentucky Oaks Mall. Fleur de Lis Antiques & Collectibles, 219 Kentucky Ave. Gallery 5, 803 Madison St. 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 Alley. Paducah International Raceway, 4445 Shemwell Ln. PAPA Gallery, 124 Broadway. Purple Toad Winery, 4275 US 45S. Quilt in a Day, 119 N. 4th St. Traders Mall Flea Market, 6900 Benton Rd. Working Artist Studio, 303 N. 8th St.
Boating & Camping Duck Creek RV Park, I-24 exit 11, 80 sites. Fern Lake Campground, I-24 exit 3, 70 sites. Victory RV Park & Campground, I-24 exit 11, 39 sites.
Golf & Tennis The Golf Complex, 5980 US 60W, driving range. Midtown Golf Course, 12th & 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. West Kentucky Community & Technical College, 4810 Alben Barkley Dr., 6 lighted courts.
Outdoor Adventure Four Rivers Sport Horse Center, 4982 Lovelaceville Rd. Metropolis Lake State Nature Preserve, off KY 996. Natural lake ringed with bald cypress & swamp tupelo. 5 species of rare fish, beaver, wintering place for bald eagles. Open to the public for hiking, birding & nature study. Paducah Shooters Paintball Field, 3919 Cairo Rd. West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area, I-24 exit 4, 7 mi. W. on US 60, 3.6 mi. N. on KY 996, 2.6 mi. W. on KY 358. 6,560 acres. 7 fishing ponds, picnicking, hiking, horseback riding on designated trails. Site of International Quail Championship Field Trial. Handicap accessible. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Bardwell Pop. 723. Carlisle County seat. US 62, 20 mi. W. of Paducah, US 51/62 9 mi. S. of Wickliffe. Dry. Central Time.
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Points of Interest Great River Road, US 51, KY 58, 123 & 239. A 3,000 mi. marked scenic route along the Mississippi River passing through four Ky. counties.
Special Events BBQ Cookoff, June. Carlisle County Fair, Aug.
Restaurants 51 Grill, 464 US 51N.
Golf Dogwood Hills Golf Club, 6805 US 62, Cunningham, 9 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Doug Travis Wildlife Management Area, KY 123, Berkley, 7 mi. S. of Bardwell. 4,141 acres. Bottom land, hardwood forest, cypress sloughs, moist-soil units & crop land. Fishing, hunting (except for waterfowl on certain portions). Some areas closed Nov. 1-Mar. 15. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources. Grogan's Paylakes, 1436 KY 80E, Arlington. Westvaco Wildlife Management Area, S. on KY 123, W. on CR 1313. Habitat for ducks & geese along the Mississippi Flyway. Deer, turkey, squirrel, raccoon, dove, wintering waterfowl. Hiking, bird watching. Driving tour brochure. Winford Wildlife Management Area, 6 mi. NW. of Bardwell on US 62, Carlisle Co. 258 acres. Fishing. No roads or trails. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Wickliffe Pop. 688. Ballard County seat. US 51/US 62 & US 60, at the confluence of the Mississippi & Ohio Rivers. Ballard Co. is on the Mississippi Flyway & is famous for its excellent goose hunting. Dry. Central Time.
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State Historic Site Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site
94 Green St. Archaeological site of prehistoric Mississippian mound culture. Park Features: Trail, gift shop & picnic area. Museum displaying excavation & artifacts. Open 9-4:30 (days vary with season). Closed Dec.-Feb. Adm. $5.
Points of Interest Barlow House Museum, US 60W, Barlow. Turn of the century country Victorian house, c. 1903. Fully furnished with family furnishings & memorabilia. Hours: Mon., Fri. & Sun. 1-4. Adm. $2. Ft. Jefferson Memorial Cross, US 51S. 95 ft. cross on the site of George Rogers Clark's last outpost at the confluence of the Mississippi & Ohio Rivers. Great River Road, US 51/US 62. A 3,000 mi. marked scenic route along the Mississippi River passing through four Ky. counties.
Special Events Bandana Day, Bandana, Apr. Doo Wop Days Festival, May. Ballard County Fair, La Center, July. Barlow Day, Barlow, Sept. Wickliffe Harvest Festival, Sept. La Center Day, La Center, Oct.
Lodging La Center Motel, 474 W. Kentucky Dr., La Center, 28 units. Wickliffe Motel, 520 N. 4th St., 18 units.
Restaurants Betty's, 362 Broadway, Barlow. Blue Grass Restaurant, 143 W. Kentucky Dr., La Center. Hillbilly Cafe, 461 Court St. The Wagon Wheel, 218 Green St.
Shopping & Entertainment Indian Hills Trading Post, 101 Green St.
Golf Ballard County Country Club, KY 802, La Center, 18 holes. Silos Golf & Country Club, 11435 KY 286S, Kevil, 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Ballard Wildlife Management Area, 30 mi. W. of Paducah, 15 mi. N. of Barlow. US 60 to La Center, 6 mi. N. on KY 358, left on KY 1105 through Bandana, right on KY 473 4 mi. to Wildlife Lodge Rd. 8,024 acres on the Ohio River. Nesting & wintering area for bald eagles. Fishing, hunting, prim. camping. Open Mar. 16-Oct. 14. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources. Boatwright Wildlife Management Area: 8,398 acres in 9 units. Peal Unit, 4 mi. W. of Barlow on Mounds City Landing Rd. 1,724 acres. Mitchell Unit, 1 mi. W. of Wickliffe on US 60. Upper Blenderman Unit, 4 mi. W. of Barlow on Mounds City Landing Rd. Swan Lake Unit, 6 mi. NW. of Wickliffe on US 51/60. 2,200 acres. 11 lakes. Waterfowl, dove, wintering bald eagles, ring-billed & herring gulls, double-crested cormorants. Fishing, boating. Closed Oct. 15-Mar. 15. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources. Drake Lake Archery Range, 8225 Conway Rd., Kevil. Waldon Hunting Lodge, 779 Colvin Lake Rd., Kevil. 83
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Morehead/Rowan County, Ky., home of Cave Run Lake, "Muskie Fishing Capital of the South" in Daniel Boone National Forest. Camping, hiking, boating & fishing. Come explore our natural beauty. 111 E. 1st St., Morehead, KY 40351. www.moreheadtourism.com 800.654.1944. See Ad.
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The U.S. Forest Service maintains 700,000 acres of beautiful timberland in portions of 21 eastern Kentucky counties stretching from Morehead in the N. to the Tennessee border in the SE. There are nearly 500 mi. of trails & over 800 mi. of roads under the Forest Service's jurisdiction. Among the numerous recreational facilities available are campgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps & beaches. Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail, a 270 mi. trail running the entire length of the Daniel Boone Natl. Forest links many of the forest's developed recreation areas. Sheltowee, meaning "Big Turtle," was the Indian name given Daniel Boone by the Shawnee who adopted him as the son of Blackfish, the great war chief. U.S. Forest Service Recreation Areas: Billy Branch Picnic Ground, KY 801, picnicking, fishing. Boat Gunnel Picnic Ground, KY 801, picnicking, shelter, grill, shoreline trail, wildlife habitat interpretive trail. Lakeview Vista, KY 801, observation area overlooking lake. Muskie Bend Fishing Point, KY 801, shoreline trail, fishing. Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area, KY 801. Wetland area with observation deck, interpretive trail. Original restoration site for Canada Geese on Cave Run Lake. Hndcp. access. Windy Bay Fishing Point, KY 801, shoreline trail, fishing.
Kentucky's Appalachians Lake Cave Run Lake
I-64 exit 133, S. on KY 801. 8,270 acre lake extends into Bath, Rowan, Morgan & Menifee Cos. & lies within the Daniel Boone National Forest. 13 ramps, 2 marinas, 3 campgrounds, boating, swimming, picnicking, horseback riding, mountain biking, ATV & hiking trails, fishing (bass, bluegill, crappie, muskie). U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation facilities at the dam, other recreation areas operated by the U.S. Forest Service. Cave Run Dam is on the Licking River, KY 826 off KY 801, Farmers, Ky. Cave Run Lake Visitor Center, KY 801, 2 mi. S. of US 60. Exhibits, audio/visual presentations, lake information. Open Mon.-Fri. yearround. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Points of Interest Cora Wilson Stewart Moonlight School, Morehead State University. Example of bldg. used for nighttime reading & writing classes for Appalachian people. Call Kentucky Folk Art Center for tours.
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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. Minor E. Clark State Fish Hatchery, KY 801, 4.5 mi. S. of I-64 exit 133, 2 mi. S. of US 60, 8 mi. W. of Morehead, below Cave Run Lake dam. Among the largest warmwater hatcheries, 300 acres, 100 ponds, display pool. Mon.-Fri. 7-3 year-round. Free.
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111 E. 1st St. 32,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility for meetings, concerts & special events. Offers teaching, toe tapping & trading any day of the week, from small meetings to elegant gatherings to concerts for 1,800. www.moreheadcc.com 606.780.9694, 800.654.1944. See Ad. Morehead State University, 150 University Blvd. Est. 1887. 500 acre campus. Enrolls 9,300. MSU Appalachian Collection, 5th floor, Camden-Carroll Library Tower. Books, periodicals, genealogical materials. Special collections of Roger Barbour, James Still & Jesse Stuart. MSU Farm Complex & Arena, KY 377. Rowan County Arts Center, 205 E. Main St. Former Rowan Co. Courthouse. Tues.-Sat. noon-6, Sun. 2-5.
Special Events Morehead Antique Market, Morehead Conference Center, Feb. Angel Grove Gospel Festival, Angel Grove Park, June.
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Downtown, June 2. Featuring Bluegrass, traditional, acoustic & other music. Includes A Day in the Country Folk Art Show & the Arts & Crafts Fair. www.clackmountainfest.com 800.654.1944. See Ad, Page 8.
A Day in the Country & Arts & Crafts Fair, Morehead Conference Center & 1st St., June 2. Rowan County Fair, Aug. Poppy Mountain Bluegrass Festival, Poppy Mountain, Sept. 18-22. Autumn Arts & Eats Festival, Main St., Sept. 22. Cave Run Storytelling Festival, Twin Knobs Campground, Sept. 28-29. Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, MSU Laughlin Fieldhouse, Dec. 1. Hometown Holiday, downtown, Dec. 1.
Lodging Cave Run Cabins at the Brownwood, 46 Carey Cemetery Rd., 9 units. Cave Run Lodging, 1190 KY 801S, 9 units. Comfort Inn & 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. Lakeview Motel, 4330 KY 801S, 8 units.
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Mountain Lodge, I-64 exit 137, 28 units. Quality Inn, I-64 exit 137, 45 units. Super 8, I-64 exit 137, 56 units.
Restaurants All Seasons Cafe, 134 E. Main St. China Cafe, 228 W. Main St. China Star, 1340 Flemingsburg Rd. The Front Porch, 303 Flemingsburg Rd. Fuzzy Duck Coffee Shop, 159 E. Main St. La Finca Mexican Restaurant, 234 E. Main St. 606.784.1178. Melini Cucina Italian Ristorante, 608 E. Main St. Mi Monterrey, 212 Morehead Plaza. Reno's Roadhouse, 240 Kroger Ctr. Yamato Steak House, 125 Flemingsburg Rd. Familiar Food: Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dairy Queen, Domino's, Fazoli's, Hardee's, Huddle House, KFC, Lee's Famous Recipe, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Mr. Gatti's, Papa John's, Pasquale's, Penn Station, Pizza Hut, Ponderosa, Shoney's, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment A. Baldwin & Associates, 170 E. Main St. All Seasons Flowers, 168 E. Main St. Calico Patch Quilt Shop, 155 Bluebank Rd. Cave Run Pro Shop, 4300 KY 801S. CCC Trail Vineyard, 3939 CCC Trail. Crash's Landing, 1170 KY 801S. Creative Touch Flowers & Gifts, 125 Candle Light Way. Fin, Fur & Feather, 7385 US 60W, Farmers. Linda's Country at Art, 4501 KY 801N. The Old School House Antique & Craft Mall, 82 Old US 60. The Villa, 1390 Flemingsburg Rd. Vintage Village, 102 W. Main St.
Boating & Camping Cave Run Marinas Scott Creek Marina, 4325 KY 801. Poppy Mountain Campground, 3715 US 60E, 1,000 sites. U.S. Forest Service Campsites on Cave Run Lake: Claylick Boat-In Campground, S. of US 60, KY 801 to KY 1274, access by boat only, 20 prim. sites, fishing. Twin Knobs Group Use Area, KY 801, S. of US 60. East Group Use Area, camping, dock, fishing. Tent Group Use Area, fishing. West Group Use Area, day use only. Twin Knobs Recreation Area, I-64 exit 133, 14 mi. S. on KY 801, 216 sites, ramp, fishing, beach, trails. White Mobile Home & RV Park, 2035 US 60W, 40 sites. White Mountain Village RV Park, 1565 KY 801N, 59 sites.
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KY 801. Morehead State University's gently rolling, beautifully wooded public 18 hole course. The par 72 course is designed to challenge the skills of the most seasoned players yet enjoyable & playable for all. www.morehead-st.edu/eagletrace 606.783.9073. See Ad, Page 85.
Mt. Sterling Pop. 6,895. Montgomery County seat, est. 1792. US 60 & US 460, I-64, E. of Lexington. Wet (Montgomery Co. Dry). Eastern Time.
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Home of the Smalltown America Festival, October Court Days, Old Silo Golf Course, Ruth Hunt Candies & Gateway Regional Arts Center. 126 W. Main St., Mt. Sterling, KY 40353. www.mtsterlingtourism.com 866.415.7439. See Ad.
Airport Mt. Sterling/Montgomery County Airport, US 60, 1 mi. W. General aviation. 5,000 ft. runway.
Points of Interest Ascension Episcopal Church, 48 W. High St. Built in 1878, noted for Walnut tracery. Bell House, 51 N. Maysville St. 1815 house built by William Bell, later used as county jail & jailer's quarters. Gateway Regional Arts Center, 101 E. Main St. Housed in 1883 Gothic church. Art exhibits & performing arts. Tues.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 11:30-4:30. Machpelah Cemetery, E. Main St. Many unique hand-carved monuments, many pre-Civil War. Montgomery County History Museum, 36 Broadway. Starting point for downtown walking tours. Tues.-Sat. 10-2.
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Historic downtown, Aug. 18. A weekend of fun activites for the entire family. Features a 5K race, talent show, arts & crafts festival & car show. www. mtsterlingtourism.com 859.498.8732, 866.415.7439. See Ad, Page 9. Apple Butter Day, Bramble Ridge Orchard, Oct. 6.
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Ky.'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. 12-15. www.mtsterlingtourism.com mtourism@mis.net 866.415.7439. See Ad, Page 9. Christmas in the Park, Easy Walker Park, Nov.-Dec.
Lodging Budget Inn, I-64 exit 110, 31 units. Days Inn, I-64 exit 110, 94 units. Fairfield Inn, I-64 exit 110, 61 units. Patten Everett House Bed & Breakfast, 123 Everett Ct., 2 units. Ramada Limited, I-64 exit 110, 68 units.
Restaurants Asian Buffet, 648 N. Maysville St. Berryman's Tastee Treat, 305 E. Main St. China Wall, 880 Indian Mound Dr. City King, 705 Maysville Rd. El Camino Real Mexican Restaurant, 186 Evans Ave. Melini Cucina Italian Ristorante, 908 Indian Mound Dr. Terry & Kathy's on Main, 2 E. Main St. Familiar Food: Applebee's, Arby's, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Domino's, Giovanni's, Hardee's, Huddle House, Jerry's, KFC, Krystal, Lee's Famous Recipe, Little Caesar's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Quizno's, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Bob's Music World, 6 W. Main St. Boot Ranch, 233 Wilmont Dr. Bramble Ridge Orchard, 2726 Osborne Rd. Dede's, 12 S. Bank St. Etc. etc., 635 N. Maysville St. Judy Drive-In Theatre, 4078 Maysville Rd. Oopsie Daisies, 2 W. Main St. Robert's Antiques, 37 S. Maysville St. Ruth Hunt Candies, 550 N. Maysville St. Special Occasions, 1358 Indian Mound Dr. Sterling Lanes/Tenth Frame Cinema, 930 Camargo Rd. Sterling Thimble Quilt Shop, 5060 Maysville Rd. Two Sisters Pumpkin Patch, 5000 Van Thompson Rd.
Golf & Tennis City Pool Park, 895 Indian Mound Dr., 2 courts. Easy Walker Park, Osborne Dr., 6 lighted courts. Mt. Sterling Golf & Country Club, 1223 Camargo Rd., 18 holes, rest. Old Silo Golf Course, 350 Silver Lake Rd., 18 holes, rest.
Owingsville/Salt Lick Owingsville: Pop. 1,530. Bath County seat. US 60, 2 mi. N. of I-64 on KY 36. Dry. Eastern Time. Salt Lick: Pop. 303. Bath County. US 60, 7 mi. E. of Owingsville, 10 mi. W. of Morehead. Dry. Eastern Time.
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Relax & explore beautiful countryside & winding back roads. Home to Cave Run Lake, boating, camping & miles of scenic trails for hikers & horses, mountain bike & ATV riders. Visit historic downtown Owingsville. www.bathcountytourism.com 606.683.2170. See Ad.
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Kentucky's Appalachians National Forest Daniel Boone National Forest
The U.S. Forest Service maintains 700,000 acres of beautiful timberland in portions of 21 eastern Kentucky counties stretching from Morehead in the N. to the Tennessee border in the SE. There are nearly 500 mi. of trails & over 800 mi. of roads under the Forest Service's jurisdiction. Among the numerous recreational facilities available are campgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps & beaches. Pioneer Weapons Hunting Area, KY 211S to FS 129. 7,731 acres in Daniel Boone Natl. Forest. 26 mi. hiking, biking, horseback riding trails, hunting with primitive weapons only. U.S. Forest Service. Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail, a 270 mi. trail running the entire length of the Daniel Boone Natl. Forest links many of the forest's developed recreation areas. Sheltowee, meaning "Big Turtle," was the Indian name given Daniel Boone by the Shawnee who adopted him as the son of Blackfish, the great war chief.
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Shopping & 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.
Boating & Camping Cave Run Resort & Stables, 1051 McClain Cemetery Rd., Salt Lick, 37 sites. Outpost RV Park & Campground, 340 Cave Run Lake Rd., Salt Lick, 100 sites. U.S. Forest Service Campsites in Daniel Boone National Forest: Clear Creek Campground, S. of US 60 via KY 211S from Salt Lick, 4 mi. E. on Clear Creek Rd. 2 mi., 21 prim. sites, ramp. Fee area. White Sulphur Horse Camp, 4 mi. S. of US 60 via KY 211 from Salt Lick, 1 mi. E. on Clear Creek Rd., 2 1/2 mi. on FS 105. Prim. sites. Fee area. U.S. Forest Service Campsites on Cave Run Lake: Zilpo Recreation Area, I-64 exit 123, US 60E. KY 211S, left on Clear Creek Rd., left on FS 918 for 9 mi. 172 sites, ramp.
Golf Carrington Greens, 11980 KY 36E, Salt Lick, 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Coyle Country Stables, US 60, Owingsville. U.S. Forest Service Recreation Areas: Clear Creek Picnic Area & Iron Furnace, KY 211, 3 1/2 mi. S. from Salt Lick, left on Clear Creek Rd. for 2 mi. Clear Creek Shooting Range, near Clear Creek Recreation Area & Pioneer Weapons Hunting Area. On FS 909, KY 211S from Salt Lick 3 1/2 mi., turn left on Clear Creek Rd. for 2 mi. to FS 909, right 1/2 mi. Fee area. White Sulphur ATV Trail, KY 211S from Salt Lick, left on Clear Creek Rd., left on FS 105. Helmets required. Fee area.
Frenchburg I-64 exit 123, E. on US 60, S. on KY 211. 8,270 acre lake extends into Bath, Rowan, Morgan & Menifee Cos. & lies within the Daniel Boone National Forest. 13 ramps, 2 marinas, 3 campgrounds, boating, swimming, picnicking, horseback riding, mountain biking, ATV & hiking trails, fishing (bass, bluegill, crappie, muskie). U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation facilities at the dam, other recreation areas operated by the U.S. Forest Service.
Points of Interest Bourbon Iron Furnace, KY 36, 2 mi. S. of Owingsville. First iron furnace W. of the Alleghenies, built in 1793. Clear Creek Furnace, FS 129, 5 mi. S. of Salt Lick. Bath Co. monument to 1800s mining days. Owings House, 49 W. Main St., Owingsville. Federal style mansion built by Col. Thomas Deye Owings, for whom the town was named. Now houses the Owingsville Banking Company.
Special Events Bath County Farmers Market, I-64 exit 123, Owingsville, May-Oct. Tues., Fri. & Sat. May Day, Owingsville, 2nd Sat. May. Owingsville Lions Club Horse Show, Lions Club Park, Owingsville, 4th wknd. July.
Pop. 486. Menifee County seat. US 36 & US 460, SE. of Mt. Sterling on US 460, between Cave Run Lake & 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. Dry. Eastern Time.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/TOURISM
46 Back St., Frenchburg, KY 40322. Menifee County Tourism Office at same location, staffed & supported by Chamber of Commerce. www.frenchburgmenifee.org 606.768.9000, FAX 606.768.9000.
National Forest Daniel Boone National Forest
The U.S. Forest Service maintains 700,000 acres of beautiful timberland in portions of 21 eastern Kentucky counties stretching from Morehead in the N. to the Tennessee border in the SE. There are nearly 500 mi. of trails & over 800 mi. of roads under the Forest Service's jurisdiction. Among the numerous recreational facilities available are campgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps & beaches on Cave Run Lake. Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail, a 270 mi. trail running the entire length of the Daniel Boone Natl. Forest links many of the forest's developed recreation areas. Sheltowee, meaning "Big Turtle," was the Indian name given Daniel Boone by the Shawnee who adopted him as the son of Blackfish, the great war chief.
Lodging Journey's End Lodge, 999 Carrington Dr., Salt Lick. 15 units.
Restaurants Chillito's Mexican Restaurant, 53 Miller Dr., Owingsville. Clear Creek Market & Restaurant, 865 Clear Creek Rd., Salt Lick. Doughboy's Pizzeria, 39 Miller Dr., Owingsville. Greene's Restaurant, 9362 US 60, Salt Lick. Midland Grocery & Frostee Freeze, 11295 US 60E, Salt Lick. Pop's Southern Style BBQ, 11435 US 60E, Salt Lick. Salt Lick Restaurant & Grocery, 173 Church St., Salt Lick. Familiar Food: Owingsville, Dairy Queen, McDonald's, Subway.
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National Geological Area Red River Gorge
Mountain Pkwy. exit 33 at Slade, approx. 50-60 mi. SE. of Lexington, in Daniel Boone National Forest near Natural Bridge State Resort & Slade, W. of Campton. 27,000 acres. Natl. Natural Landmark. A spectacular boulder-strewn area of rugged woodlands, streams, sandstone cliffs, overlooks, arches, rare plant-animal life. The Red River is a National Wild & Scenic River. Red River Gorge Loop Drive, 36 mi. route on KY 715 & KY 77, passing through the Nada Tunnel, an old logging railroad tunnel, & along the Red River. Over 150 natural sandstone arches in the area. 3 waterfalls in gorge.
Golf Pleasant Valley Country Club, 3031 Liberty Rd., 9 holes.
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Special Events Horse Shows, 1st Sat. May-Sept. Menifee Mountain Memories Festival, 1st Fri. June. Music in the Park, 1st Fri. June-Aug. Pedals & Blooms Festival, 1st Sat. June.
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Outdoor Adventure Appalachian Zipline, 997 Bluebird Ln. Beaver Creek Wetlands, KY 1274. Over 70 restored wetlands. Wood ducks, Canada geese, mallards, herons, hooded mergansers, osprey, bald eagles. Ben's Cave Run Riding, 159 Deskins Ln.
West Liberty Pop. 3,435. Morgan County seat, est. 1823. US 460, KY 7, on Licking River, E. of Daniel Boone Natl. Forest. 14 mi. N. of Bert T. Combs Mountain Pkwy., 25 mi. S. of I-64. Dry. Eastern Time.
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Liberty Tourism, 565 Main St., West Liberty, KY 41472. 606.743.3330.
Airport West Liberty Airport, US 460. General aviation.
Points of Interest Memory Hill Foundation Museum, KY 191, Caney. Restored cabins & local history museum. Morgan County Community & Recreation Center, 450 Prestonsburg St. In renovated 1935 WPA school building. Old Mill Park, Riverside Dr., on the Licking River. The original site of Wells' grist mill. Picnic shelters. Wrigley Arch, KY 711, off KY 7, passes through the arch.
Special Events Bluegrass Music Festival, Old Mill Park, July. Morgan County Agricultural Fair, Aug.
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Let your autumn fun begin at the 42nd annual Morgan Co. Sorghum Festival Sept. 28-30. Country store, mule-drawn cane mill, over 100 craft booths, food, live music, parade on Sat., Civil War Reenactment & Living History Camp. Y'all come! 606.743.3330. See Ad, Page 9.
Lodging Days Inn, 1613 W. Main St., 46 units.
Restaurants Pattie's Place, 629 Prestonsburg St. Familiar Food: A&W, Arby's, China King, Dairy Cheer, Giovanni's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment Gift Gallery, 631 Main St. The Primitive Homestead, 545 Main St.
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Ashland Pop. 21,684. Boyd County. I-64, US 60, on Ohio River. Major urban area of eastern Ky., historically known as the area where coal meets iron. Catlettsburg is the Boyd County seat, pop. 2,231, S. on US 23. Wet (Boyd Co. Moist). Eastern Time.
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For details about attractions in & around Ashland, call or write the friendly people at the Ashland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1509 Winchester Ave., Ashland, KY 41101. www.visitashlandky.com 606.329.1007, 800.377.6249. See Ad.
Airport Ashland Regional Airport, 501 Scott St. General aviation. 5,600 ft. runway.
Points of Interest Ashland Historical Tour, downtown. A 2 mi. tour featuring historical sites, bldgs. of early architecture, many on Natl. Reg. Excellent brochure-map at Ashland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1509 Winchester Ave. Guided group tours. Catlettsburg Floodwall Murals, 2000 block Center St., Catlettsburg. Murals of writer Billy Clark & the 1949 Centennial Parade by internationally known muralist Robert Dafford & local artist Beverly Smith St. Lawrence. Central Park, downtown. 47 acres, tennis, baseball field, volleyball, basketball, playgrounds, picnicking, walking, jogging trails, ancient burial mounds. Clinton Furnace, US 60 at KY 538. Historic iron furnace built in 1833 by Poage brothers. Country Music Highway, US 23. A tribute to E. Ky. country music stars including the Judds from Ashland. Highlands Museum & Discovery Center, 1620 Winchester Ave. Country Music Heritage Hall, regional cultural & industrial heritage exhibits & revolving exhibits. Children's Discovery Center. Tues.-Sat. 10-5. Adm. $5.50. Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave. Restored 1931 Art Deco movie palace, now used as a performing arts center. Princess Furnace, KY 5 at Princess, Boyd Co. Historic iron furnace put into operation in 1864 by John Means.
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Central Park. Riverfront concerts featuring nationally known recording artists. Fabulous food court, arts & crafts, carnival rides, petting zoo, exhibits & more. 4th of July wknd. www.summermotion.com 800.377.6249. See Ad, Page 9. Boyd County Fair, July 24-28.
Kentucky's Appalachians US 23 Road Rally, 4th Sat. Aug. Catlettsburg Labor Day Celebration, Catlettsburg, Sept.
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Arts & crafts, local & national entertainers, great food, fiddle festival, children's activities, car & motorcycle show & Sunday Homecoming Bluegrass Gospel Concert. Downtown Ashland, US 23. 3rd wknd. Sept. www.visitashlandky.com 800.377.6249. See Ad, Page 9. Christmas Parade, downtown, Nov.
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Tour Central Park & downtown area with over 800,000 lights & over 40 holiday displays & decorations. Follow Santa's reindeer as they journey through communities of Boyd & Greenup Cos. mid Nov.Jan. 2. 800.377.6249. www.visitashlandky.com See Ad, Page 9. Festival of Trees, Paramount Arts Center, Thanksgiving wk. Holidays at the Highlands, Highlands Museum & Discovery Center, Nov.-Dec.
Lodging Ashland Inn, 3020 Winchester Ave., 54 units. Ashland Plaza Hotel, One Ashland Plaza, 157 units, rest. Bear Creek Lodge, 320 Franks Dr., Rush. Bluegrass Inn, 1835 Winchester Ave., 77 units, rest. Budget Inn Express, 3466 13th St., 34 units, rest. Days Inn, I-64 exit 185, 63 units. Dean's Inn, 539 W. Summitt Rd., 20 units. Fairfield Inn, I-64 exit 185, 63 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, I-64 exit 185, 122 units. Quality Inn, 4708 Winchester Ave., 54 units. Ramada Limited, US 23S, Catlettsburg, 69 units. Winchester Inn, 2280 Winchester Ave., 22 units.
Restaurants Bella Fonte Italian Restaurant, 1320 Carter Ave. C J Maggie's American Grill, 1442 Winchester Ave. Chimney Corner Cafe, 1624 Carter Ave. Fiesta Bravo, 500 Winchester Ave. J J Restaurant, 5260 13th St. La Finca Mexican Restaurant, 1201 Greenup Ave. Rosie's Restaurant, 8869 US 60W, Rush. Stewart's Original Hot Dogs, 205 Town Center Dr. Familiar Food: Winchester Ave., Burger King, Captain D's, Cheddar's, Chick-Fil-A, Donato's, Fazoli's, KFC, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Mr. Gatti's, Pizza Hut, Shoney's, Subway, Taco Bell, Texas Roadhouse, Wendy's; Catlettsburg, Burger King, Giovanni's, Hardee's, McDonald's, Subway, Waffle House, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Ashland Town Center, 500 Winchester Ave. A Boutique, 1616 Carter Ave. Cinemark Movies 10, US 23. The Frame Up Gallery & Cafe Zeal, 1436 Winchester Ave. Jesse Stuart Foundation, 1645 Winchester Ave. KYOVA Tri-State Mall, I-64 exit 185. Pendleton Art Center, 1537 Winchester Ave., rest. Phoenix Theatres, 10699 US 60. Pink Pineapple, 335 15th St. Reggie's Attic Antiques & Collectibles, 3001 Greenup Ave.
Boating & Camping ASHLAND/HUNTINGTON WEST KOA
I-64 exit 179, 3 min. from exit with easy on/off access. Open all year. 93 full hookup RV sites, 8 tent sites & 4 camping cottages. Free wi-fi. Campground store with Ky. crafts. 80 KOA Ln., Argillite, KY 41121. www.ashlandkoa.com 606.929.5504, 800.562.2649.
Golf & Tennis Ashland Tennis Center, 1300 Oakview Rd., 4 indoor, 11 outdoor courts. 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.
Greenup Pop. 1,188. Greenup County seat, est. 1818. N. of Ashland on US 23, the Country Music Highway, NE. of Greenbo Lake State Resort. Dry. Eastern Time.
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KY 1, S. of Greenup & US 23, 18 mi. N. of I-64. Open year-round. 3,330 acres with Greenbo Lake. www.parks.ky.gov 606.473.7324, 800.325.0083. See Ad, Page 5. Park Features: Fishing, hiking, public pool, marina, slips, ramp, rental pontoon, row & motor boats & canoes. Picnic shelter, mountain bike & horse trails, playgrounds, mini-golf. Organized recreation, basketball, handicapped facilities. Buffalo Furnace, in state park. Iron production ended about 1875, typical of many in area. Lodging: Jesse Stuart Lodge (named in honor of famed Ky. author & poet who lived near Greenup), 36 rooms, Anglers' Cove restaurant, conference center, lodge pool, gift shop. Camping: Seasonal. 58 sites with util., 35 prim. sites, serv. bldg., groc. (Resv. available). Tennis: 2 courts. Special Park Events: Scrapbooking Weekend, Jan. 13-14, 20-21. Game Show Night Dinner Theatre, Jan. 28. Valentine's Getaway, Feb. 11. Railroad Weekend, Mar. 17-18. Rail City Dulcimer Festival, Mar. 30-31. Claylick Loop Trail Hike, Apr. 7. Tractor Show, May 19. Jr. Fishing Tournament, July 28. Summer Scrapbooking Weekend, Aug. 24-25. Camper Trade Days, Sept. 7-8. Jesse Stuart Weekend, Sept. 28-29. Craft Show, Oct. 6-7. Camper Halloween, Oct. 19-20, 26-27. 5K Challenge Run, Oct. 27. Holiday Open House, Dec. 1-2.
Lake Greenbo Lake, KY 1, S. of Greenup. 225 acres. Built in 1955. Fishing (largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, rainbow trout), dock, ramp, camping. Ky. Dept. of Parks.
Points of Interest Bennett's Mill Covered Bridge, KY 3112, E. off KY 7, 8 mi. S. of South Shore, over Tygarts Creek. Built by B. F. & Parmely Bennett in 1855 to accommodate customers at Bennett Mill. Only example of rare Wheeler truss design in U.S. 155 ft. long. Original footings & frame intact. Bridge was never painted. On Natl. Reg. Rebuilt in 2004. Open to traffic. Country Music Highway, US 23. A tribute to E. Ky. country music stars including Billy Ray Cyrus from Flatwoods.
Ashland... Small Town With Big Fun! Serving Boyd & Greenup Counties
Paramount Arts Center • ABC Quilt Alley Pendleton Art’s First Fridays • Highlands Museum & Discovery Center Floodwall Murals • Jesse Stuart Foundation Central Park • AK Sports Park and Other Great Celebrations
Birthplace of Billy Ray Cyrus & The Judds
ASHLAND AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU 1509 Winchester Ave. • Ashland, KY 41101 (606) 329-1007 • (800) 377-6249 • aacvb@visitashlandky.com • www.visitashlandky.com 89
Greenup Locks & Dam, on the Ohio River. Watch locksmen move barges through locks, observation & picnic areas. Jesse Boone Cabin, Greenup Co. Fairgrounds. Cabin of Daniel Boone's brother. Oldtown Covered Bridge, off KY 1, .2 mi. E, 9 mi. S. of Greenbo Lake State Resort, over the Little Sandy River. Built c. 1880. 187 ft. long. Multiple kingpost truss design, two span bridge, On Natl. Reg. Restored in 1999. Pedestrian traffic only. Ky. Dept of Parks.
Outdoor Adventure Jesse Stuart State Nature Preserve, W. Hollow Rd., off KY 1. Known as W-Hollow, was home to the internationally known author, Jesse Stuart. Open to the public for hiking, birding & nature study. South Shore Wildlife Management Area, N. of US 23, South Shore. 98 acres. Bird watching, wildlife photography. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Special Events State Park Events, Greenbo Lake State Resort Park. Greenup Lions Club Horse Show, Greenup Co. Fairgrounds, last Sat. July. Greenup County Fair, Greenup Co. Fairgrounds, 1st wk. Sept. Heritage Stakes Croquet Tournament, McConnell House, Wurtland, 3rd wknd. Sept. Greenup Old Fashion Days, Oct.
Lodging Best Western River Cities, 31 Russell Plaza Dr., 59 units. www. bestwesternkentucky.com 606.326.0357. Budget Inn, 505 US 23, 26 units.
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KY 1, S. of Greenup & US 23, 18 mi. N. of I-64 on Greenbo Lake. 36 room Jesse Stuart Lodge, all rooms with patio or balcony, restaurant, pool, meeting space for 300. Marina, campground. www.parks.ky.gov 606.473.7324, 800.325.0083. See Ad, Page 5.
Restaurants Anglers Cove Restaurant, Greenbo Lake State Resort Park. Gerber's, Town Hill Plaza. Familiar Food: Arby's, Dairy Queen, Giovanni's, Golden Corral, Hardee's, KFC, Little Caesar's, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Rally's, Rax, Skyline Chili, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Mom's Cotton Shop, 2035 Ashland Rd. White Eagle Antiques, 509 Bellefonte St., Russell.
Boating & Camping Serenity Acres, 1409 Beechy Creek, South Shore, 13 sites, prim. sites.
Golf The Lakes Golf Club, 5549 KY 7, South Shore, 9 holes. The Oaks Golf Club, KY 693, Flatwoods, 18 holes. River Bend Golf Course, 6333 KY 1, Argillite, 18 holes.
Heart of the Parks Grayson Tourism & Convention Commission
Grayson Pop. 4,217. Carter County seat, est. 1844. I-64, US 60, on Little Sandy River, SE. of Carter Caves State Resort. Dry. Eastern Time.
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PO Box 296, Grayson, KY 41143. Come enjoy Grayson Lake State Park & Hidden Cove Golf Course. Tour the caves at Carter Caves State Resort Park. Visit the winery, antique & craft shops. www. heartoftheparks.com 606.474.8740. See Ad.
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Kentucky Welcome Center, I-64W MM 173. Information desk staffed daily 8:30-4:30. For Kentucky travel information call 606.474.4333 or 800.225.TRIP. www.kentuckytourism.com See Ad, Page 1.
State Park Grayson Lake State Park
KY 7, S. 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 (Resv. available). Golf: 18 holes.
Lake Grayson Lake
Off I-64, near Grayson, W. of Ashland. 1,500 acres in Carter & Elliott Cos. Completed 1968. Interesting shoreline ranging from gently sloping to scenic canyon. Grayson Dam on the Little Sandy River, off KY 7. Fishing, camping, ski slalom, marina, trails, day use areas, wildlife viewing areas. Public hunting by special regulations only. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Points of Interest Grayson City Park, 2 mi. E. of Grayson. Basketball, tennis. Kentucky Christian University, I-64, KY 1 & KY 7. Enrolls 615. Est. 1919. 4 yr. coed.
Special Events Pot of Gold Antique Show & Sale, E. Carter Middle School, Apr. 7-8. Memory Days, May 24-26. Grayson Garden Tour, June. Rudy Fest Bluegrass Festival, Carter Co. Fairgrounds, June 21-23. Carter County Thunder, Carter Co. Fairgrounds, June 30. US 60 Yard Sale, US 60, 1st Fri. & Sat. Aug. Carter County Fair, Carter Co. Fairgrounds, 2nd wk. Aug. Old Time Machinery & Antique Show, KY 7, Sept. 7-9. Carter County Corn Maze, mid Sept.-Oct. Funtoberfest, Oct. 6. Carter County Homemakers Christmas Craft Show, E. Carter Middle School, 3rd wknd. Nov. Christmas Parade, Dec. 1.
Lodging Days Inn, I-64 exit 172, 44 units. GuestHouse Inn & Suites, I-64 exit 172, 60 units. Quality Inn, I-64 exit 172, 60 units. Sunny Brook Cabins, KY 3353, 5 units. Super 8, I-64 exit 172, 79 units.
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A & A Cafe, 1051 KY 7N. Happi Hut, 203 S. Carol Malone Blvd. Melini Cucina Italian Ristorante, 209 S. Carol Malone Blvd. Tres Hermanos, 502 E. Main St. Tudor's Biscuit World, 168 S. Carol Malone Blvd. Familiar Food: Arby's, Dairy Queen, Giovanni's, Huddle House, KFC, Little Caesar's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Shoney's, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's.
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Antiques N' Uniques, 602 N. Carol Malone Blvd. The Chicken Coop, 76 Chicken Coop Rd. Homespun Sisters, 128 S. Carol Malone Blvd. Little Sandy Speedway, 2061 KY 1661. Our Country Home, 3759 KY 1. Rocksprings Winery & Vineyard, 1081 Rock Springs Rd. Willard Speedway, 2497 EK Mines Branch Rd.
Kentucky's Appalachians Halloween Campout Celebration & Ghost Stories in the Cave, Oct. 26-28. Murder Mystery Theater, Nov. 2-3.
Boating & Camping Cabin Creek RV Park, 238 Cabin Creek Rd. Grayson Lake Marina, KY 7. Valley Breeze RV Campground, 878 KY 1947, 17 sites.
Golf HIDDEN COVE GOLF COURSE
Grayson Lake State Park, 314 Grayson Lake State Park Rd. 18 hole par 72 regulation course ranked nationally by Golf Digest. Golf pro shop, rental clubs, pull & riding carts. Lodging available at Carter Caves State Resort Park or Greenbo Lake State Resort Park. www. parks.ky.gov 866.905.7888.
Outdoor Adventure Grayson Lake Wildlife Management Area, KY 7, KY 409, KY 1496, 7 mi. S. of Grayson. 8,204 acres. Hiking, birding, horse trails. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers & Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Olive Hill Pop. 1,599. Carter County. US 60, S. of I-64, on Tygarts Creek. Dry. Eastern Time.
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Near Olive Hill, W. of Ashland, KY 182, off US 60 & I-64, 25 mi. E. of Morehead. Open year-round. 2,000 acre park in beautiful region of cliffs, streams, caves. www.parks.ky.gov 606.286.4411, 800.325.0059. See Ad, Page 5. Park Features: Gift shop, lake, pool, organized canoe trips, fishing, horseback riding, picnic shelters, playground, woodland amphitheatre, mini-golf, planned recreation, 26 mi. of hiking trails. Cave Tours, X Cave & Cascade Cavern open year-round. Saltpetre & Bat Cave closed until further notice. Bat Cave State Nature Preserve, protects the Indiana Bat, a federally endangered species. The entrance to Bat Cave was gated with floor to ceiling bars to protect bats during hibernation. Open late spring & summer. 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 & nature study. Lodging: Lodge & cottages. Lodge, 28 rooms, restaurant, meeting rooms. Cottages, 11 two-bedroom. Open year-round. Camping: 89 sites with util., 30 tent sites, horse campsites, 2 serv. bldgs., laundry. (Resv. available). Golf & Tennis: 9 holes, cart & club rentals; 1 court. Special Park Events: Winter Adventure Weekend, Jan. 27-29. Valentine Dinner Theatre, Feb. 10-11. Tracking & Woodslore Workshop, Mar. 2-4. Eastern Mining Collectors Assn. Spring Show, Mar. 24. BYOK Tygart Creek Kayak Float, Mar. 31. Easter Weekend Getaway, Apr. 7-8. Wildflower Pilgrimage, Apr. 20-22. Campers Appreciation Weekend, Apr. 27-29. Tygart Creek Regatta Canoe Excursion, May 5. Tygart Gorge & Arches Hike, June 16. Pioneer Life Week, July 23-29. Fraley Festival of Traditional Music, Sept. 5-8. Haunted Trail, Oct. 12-13, 19-20.
Lake Carter Caves State Resort Park Lake (Smokey Valley Lake), KY 182, near Olive Hill. 35 acres. Built in 1953. Fishing (trophy class bass, largemouth bass, rock bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, green sunfish, longear sunfish, white crappie, yellow bullhead, catfish), camping, canoeing, picnicking. Ky. Dept. of Parks.
Points of Interest Country Music Highway, US 23. A tribute to E. Ky. country music stars including Tom T. Hall from Olive Hill. Northeastern Kentucky Museum, 1385 Carter Caves Rd. Natural historical finds, fossils, Indian artifacts, pioneer items, military items. Daily 9-5. Free.
Special Events State Park Events, Carter Caves State Resort Park. Carter County Shrine Club Horse Show, Shrine Park, June, Aug. 4th of July Parade, Sat. before July 4. Carter County Shrine Bluegrass Festival, Shrine Park, July 12-14. Carter County Shrine Club Car Show, Shrine Park, Oct. Hometown Christmas Parade, 1st Fri. Dec.
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KY 182, off US 60 & I-64. 28 room Lewis Caveland Lodge, all rooms with patio or deck, conference center for 250, restaurant, pool, 11 cottages. Cave tours, campground, horseback riding. www.parks. ky.gov 606.286.4411, 800.325.0059. See Ad, Page 5. John Hunt Morgan Bed & Breakfast, 120 W. Tom T. Hall Blvd., 5 units. Spanish Manor Inn, 10095 US 60E, 8 units.
Restaurants Fabulous Foods, 16 Reeves Branch Rd. Tierney's Cavern, Carter Caves State Resort Park. Tyler's Pizza, 161 Railroad St. Walker's Family Restaurant, 109 Railroad St. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, McDonald's, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment Rayburn Arts & Crafts, 2612 KY 1662. Sally's Flowers & Gifts, 291 W. Tom T. Hall Blvd.
Boating & Camping Lazy Gait Horse Camp, 1624 Halfway Branch, Carter, 19 sites.
Golf & Tennis Carter Caves State Resort Park, KY 182, 9 holes, 1 court. City Park, KY 2078, 2 courts.
Outdoor Adventure Tygarts State Forest, KY 182, N. of I-64, 6 mi. N. of Olive Hill. 873 acres. Adjoins Carter Caves State Resort Park. Hiking, picnicking, hunting. No off-road vehicles. No camping. Ky. Division of Forestry.
Louisa Pop. 2,467. Lawrence County seat, est. 1822. US 23, 34 mi. S. of Ashland on the Big Sandy River. Dry. Eastern Time.
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On the Country Music Highway & home to Yatesville Lake. 315 E. Madison St., PO Box 267, Louisa, KY 41230. www. lawrencecokytourism.com 606.638.0078. See Ad.
www.lawrencecokytourism.com 315 E. Madison St. Louisa, KY 41230 606-638-0078
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State Park Yatesville Lake State Park
3 mi. W on KY 3. Yatesville Lake is the centerpiece 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. (Resv. available). Golf: 18 holes, driving range.
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Larry Rogers Memorial Wildflower Walk, mid Apr. Keith Whitley Memorial Motorcycle Ride, June. Keith Whitley Memorial Exhibit, Laurel Gorge Cultural Heritage Center, Sat. before Labor Day. Sandy Hook Tobacco Festival, Labor Day wknd. Laurel Gorge Haunted Trail, 2nd & 3rd wknds. Oct.
Lodging Laurel Gorge Inn, KY 7 & KY 32, 15 units.
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US 23, 3 mi. W. on KY 3, KY 1185 2.5 mi. 2,242 acres. 20.6 mi. long. Yatesville Dam on Blaine Creek, a tributary of the Big Sandy River. Fishing, ramps. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Familiar Food: Frosty Freeze, Giovanni's, McDonald's, Subway.
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Happy Gizzard Holler Folk Art Shop, 720 Right Fork Newcombe Creek Rd., Isonville.
Country Music Highway, US 23. A tribute to E. Ky. country music stars including Ricky Skaggs & Larry Cordle of Lawrence Co. Fred M. Vinson Birthplace, Courthouse Square. Vinson, Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court when he died in 1953, was born in the family quarters of the Lawrence Co. Jail in 1890 where his father was the jailer. Kentucky Paveillon at Falls Creek, US 23 & KY 3.
Special Events
H LAWRENCE COUNTY SEPTEMBERFEST
"BEST LITTLE FESTIVAL IN KENTUCKY." Events include arts & crafts, food concessions, parade, car show, beauty pageant, 5K/10K run/walk, free music shows, bass fishing tournament, amusement rides, games, health screening & other events for the entire family. Free adm. Sept. 7-8. KFEA member. www.septemberfest.net 606.673.3387. See Ad, Page 9.
Shopping & Entertainment
Outdoor Adventure Ed Mabry/Laurel Gorge Wildlife Managment Area, Sand Gap Rd., off KY 32. Rockhouses, waterfalls & moss covered boulders, rhododendron & hemlock. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources. Laurel Gorge, KY 7 & KY 32. Scenic hiking trails, geologic fault, unique geological formations.
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Lodging Best Western Louisa, 18199 US 23, 48 units. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 606.826.0201. Creekside Cabin Rentals & RV Park, 5461 KY 3N, 8 units. Joe's Lost Creek Cabins, 740 US 23, Lowmansville, 4 units. Super 8, 191 Falls Creek Dr., 45 units.
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Dee's Drive Inn, 109 E. Madison St. Old China Buffet, 168 Town Hill Rd. Rocky Tops Pizza, 211 E. Madison St. Toro Loco, 4351 KY 2565. Familiar Food: Burger King, Giovanni's, Hardee's, KFC, Little Caesar's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's.
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Ambience Gifts, 4333 KY 2565. Farmhouse Memories Florist & Antiques, 75 KY 32. Painted Cow Gallery, 103 S. Main Cross St. See's Thrift Store, 123 N. Main Cross St. Urban Farmhouse, 205 E. Franklin St.
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Boating & Camping Falls Campground, 6072 KY 3N, Fallsburg, 66 sites, 5 cabins. Lawrence County Park, 77 Wilderness Rd., 9 cabins, 23 sites. Yatesville Lake State Park Marina, KY 1185S.
Golf EAGLE RIDGE GOLF COURSE
Yatesville Lake State Park, 1410 Golf Course Rd. 18 hole par 71 regulation course on mountainous terrain with breathtaking views. Rated #3 by Golf digest. Golf pro shop, rental clubs, pull & riding carts. Lodging available at Greenbo Lake, Carter Caves & Jenny Wiley State Resort Parks. www.parks.ky.gov 866.906.7888.
Sandy Hook Pop. 675. Elliott County seat. KY 7 & KY 32, on the Little Sandy River. Dry. Eastern Time.
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Points of Interest Country Music Highway, US 23. A tribute to E. Ky. country music stars including Keith Whitley from Sandy Hook. Laurel Gorge Cultural Heritage Center, Laurel Curve Rd. Interactive Elliott Co. exhibits from Paleo Indians to today's artisans & musicians, including folk artists Minnie Adkins & Jimmy Lewis & country music legend Keith Whitley. Scenic hiking trails. Mon.-Sat. 8-4. Free.
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Paintsville Pop. 3,459. Johnson County seat, est. 1790. US 23/460 ("Country Music Highway"). Bert T. Combs Mountain Pkwy. meets US 460, 17 mi. E. at Salyersville, on Levisa Fork at Paint Creek. Wet. Eastern Time.
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US 23, exit S. on KY 40W. Full facility & information center. Mon.Fri. 9-5. 100 Staves Branch Rd., PO Box 809, Paintsville, KY Slade 41240. www.visitpaintsvilleky.com Call toll free 800.542.5790 or Stanton/Clay C 606.297.1408. See Ad.
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Campton Beattyville
Big Sandy Regional Airport, KY 3S, 5 mi. NE. General aviation. 5,000 ft. runway. 11 Clay City State Park Stanton
Paintsville Lake State Park
Red KY 40W, off US 23 & 460, 4 mi. W. of Paintsville, on Paintsville Lake. 11 242 acre park, 1,139 acre lake. Open year-round. 82 15 Park Features: Full service marina, restaurant, 4 lane launching ramp, slip rental, pontoons, fishing boats, dock rental, picnic area Pine Rid Irvine with 4 pavilions. Natural Camping: 32 sites w/ full hookups, 10 prim. sites. Full bathhouse, Bridge laundry room, playground. (Resv. available). SRP Special Park Events: 52 Camper Appreciation Weekend, Apr. 27-28. 11 4th of July Most Patriotic Campsite Contest, June 30. Camper's Halloween, Oct. 27. Daniel Boone National Forest
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Kentucky's Appalachians Lake Paintsville Lake
4 mi. W. of Paintsville adj. to Paintsville Lake State Park. 1,139 acres. Winds through the steep hills & narrow gorges of Johnson & Morgan Cos. Fishing (bass, crappie, redbreast sunfish, trout, walleye), boating, camping, swimming, hiking, hunting. Paintsville Dam, on Paint Creek, KY 2275. Watchable wildlife station. Completed 1984. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Paintsville! Visit Loretta Lynn’s childhood home.
Butcher Hollow, 9 mi. SE. at Van Lear, KY 321 to KY 302. Family home of country superstar Loretta Lynn & sister Crystal Gayle. Visitors welcome. Tours $5, ask at Webb's Grocery. Jenny Wiley Grave & Harman Station Site, KY 321, 5 mi. S. Frontier settlement, est. 1787. Jenny said to have returned here after escaping Indian captivity. Mayo Memorial United Methodist Church, 325 3rd St. Gothic church built by coal baron John C.C. Mayo in 1909.
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A living experience of farm life during the period of 1850-1875. Come visit a working farm like that settled by the Scotch-Irish in Eastern Kentucky. Apr.-Oct. Mon.-Sat. 8:30-5, Sun. 12-5 Wedding/ reception facilties available. www.visitpaintsvilleky.com/homeplace 606.297.1850. See Ad. Oil Springs Cultural Arts & Recreation Center, 7846 KY 40W, Oil Springs. Crafts displays & workshops.
H US 23 COUNTRY MUSIC HIGHWAY MUSEUM
Visit the Mountain HomePlace, an 1850’s working farm.
120 Staves Branch Rd. Showcasing country music stars born along US 23 including Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle, the Judds, Ricky Skaggs & more. Unique gift shop offers CDs, videos & Appalachian crafts. Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Thurs. 9-9, Apr.-Oct. Sun 12-5. Adm. $3. Front Porch Pickin' live bluegrass every Thurs. 7 pm. Wedding/reception facilties available. www.visitpaintsvilleky.com/museum 606.297.1469, 800.542.5790. See Ad. Van Lear Historical Society Coal Miners' Museum, 6 mi. SE., downtown Van Lear, KY 321 to KY 302. Former Consolidation Coal Co. office building. Includes model of the 1920s & 30s "company town." By appt. Adm. $5.
Special Events Front Porch Pickin', US 23 Country Music Highway Museum, every Thurs. Red Bud Songwriter's Night, US 23 Country Music Highway Museum, 1st Fri. Apr. Paintsville Cruiz'n, downtown, 3rd Sat. Apr.-Oct. Battle of Hager's Farm, Mountain Homeplace, May 4-6. Spring Fling, downtown, May 19. Memorial Day Gospel Sing, Mountain Homeplace, May. 4th of July, downtown, July 4. Van Lear Town Celebration, Van Lear, 1st Sat. Aug. Heritage Days, Mountain Homeplace, Sept. Kentucky Apple Festival, Oct. 5-6. Haunted Trail, Mountain Homeplace, last 2 wknds. Oct. Old Tyme Christmas, downtown, 1st Sat. Dec.
Visit the US 23 Country Music Highway Museum featuring LIVE bluegrass music every Thursday at 7 pm.
Lodging Budget Inn Express, 709 S. Mayo Tr., 21 units. Days Inn, 512 S. Mayo Tr., 72 units.
RAMADA PAINTSVILLE
624 James Trimble Blvd. 133 rooms, free high speed wireless internet, 8 meeting/banquet rooms, full service restaurant, indoor recreation/ game room, indoor/outdoor heated pool, whirlpool. New Orleans style atmosphere garden. www.ramadapaintsville.com 800.2.RAMADA, 800.951.4242, 606.789.4242, FAX 606.789.6788.
Restaurants Cafe on Main, 241 Main St. Carriage House Restaurant, Ramada Paintsville, 624 James Trimble Blvd. East End Pizza, 1055 Broadway. Fiesta Place, 461 N. Mayo Tr. Mandarin House, 507 S. Mayo Tr. Mi Finca, 347 Main St. Porky's Pizza, 419 Broadway. Tailgaters Pizza, 521 3rd St. Wilma's Restaurant, 212 Court St. Familiar Food: Arby's, Bob Evans, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Fazoli's, Giovanni's, Hardee's, KFC, Little Caesar's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Ponderosa, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's.
Shop the antique district on Main Street. Enjoy spirited dining.
Shopping & Entertainment Black Barn Produce, 52 KY 3224, River. Country Cottage, 325 N. Mayo Tr. Itzy Bitzy Boutique, 215 Broadway. Love Lites Gifts, 525 Broadway. That Perfect Gift, 633 Broadway. Treasures on Main, 405 Main St. Words 'n Stuff, 1246 KY 302, Van Lear.
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Boating & Camping Paintsville Lake Marina, 1581 KY 2275, Staffordsville, rest.
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1-800-844-4704 PRESTONSBURGKY.ORG Nestled in the Eastern Kentucky Highlands, Prestonsburg offers an amazing array of Places to Go, Things to Do, and Music to Hear...
Paintsville Golf Course, 2960 KY 1107, 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Paintsville Lake Wildlife Management Area, KY 2275, off KY 40W, 4 mi. NW. of Paintsville. 11,221 acres. Quality deer management. Special regulations. Fishing, boating, horseback riding. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, managed by Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Prestonsburg Pop. 3,255. Floyd County seat, est. 1797. US 23/460, KY 114, KY 80, W. of Dewey Lake & Jenny Wiley State Resort. Boone Salt Springs, where Daniel Boone camped in 1767, SW. on KY 404. Wet. Eastern Time.
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For this scenic area, including music entertainment, heritage & cultural attractions, contact Prestonsburg Tourism Commission, 113 S. Central Ave., Prestonsburg, KY 41653. www.prestonsburgky.org 800.844.4704, 606.886.1341. See Ad.
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East Kentucky Science Center & Planetarium 606-889-8260 BIGSANDY.KCTCS.EDU/ EKSC.ASPX
Mountain Arts Center featuring The Kentucky Opry 1-888-622-2787 MACARTS.COM
StoneCrest Golf Course 606-886-1006 STONECRESTKY.COM
COMING 2012: Road To Fame Talent Competition
H JENNY WILEY STATE RESORT PARK
75 Theatre Ct. Open year-round. 1,415 acre park & 1,100 acre lake in glorious setting, named for Jenny Wiley, pioneer captured by Indians in 1789, lost her children, escaped unaided, raised a new family & died in 1831. www.parks.ky.gov 606.889.1790, 800.325.0142. See Ad, Page 5.
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Jenny Wiley Theatre Middle Creek National Battlefield Samuel May House David Appalachian Crafts Archer Park Stonecrest Sporting Fields & Equestrian Complex Thunder Ridge Racing Complex
LODGING
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park 1-800-325-0142 Comfort Suites Brookshire Inn 606-886-2555 606-889-0331 Heritage House Hotels Super 8 606-886-0001 606-886-3355
Park Features: Hndcp. acc., lodge, pool, restaurant, marina, open slips, ramps, rental pontoon boats, picnic shelters, playgrounds, fishing, hiking, kiosk, convention center, nature center, planned recreation & nature programs, Jenny Wiley Theatre. Lodging: Lodge & cottages. Lodge, 49 rooms, restaurant, kiosk, meeting rooms. Cottages, 18 one & two bedroom. Open year-round. Camping: Apr.-Oct. 117 sites with util., tent camping, serv. bldgs., water. (Resv. available). Golf: 9 hole par 3. Special Park Events: Elk Tours, Jan. 14, 21, 28, 29, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 3, 10, 15, 16, 22, 23, Sept. 15, 16, 22, 23, Oct. 20, 21, 27, 28, Nov. 3, 17, 24, Dec. 1. Buffalo Night, Jan. 28. Haunted Hay Ride, Oct. 19, 20, 26, 27. Haunted Campground Halloween, Oct. 26-27. Breakfast with Santa & Frosty, Dec. 15-16.
Lake Dewey Lake
Beautiful lake in Floyd County, near Prestonsburg, Jenny Wiley State Resort at lakeside. 1,100 acres. Completed 1950. Lake extends 18 1/2 mi., 52 mi. of shoreline. Fishing (largemouth bass, catfish, crappie). 12 shoreline picnic areas for public use, tables, grills & 2 shoreline camping areas (boat access only). 20 acre recreation area, off KY 3, below dam, large picnic shelters, playgrounds, ball courts. Dewey Lake Dam, on Johns Creek, 913 ft. long, 118 ft. high. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Points of Interest Archer Park, KY 1428. 32 acres, playgrounds, tennis, shelters, pool, skating rink, ball fields, gym, war memorial. 94
Kentucky's Appalachians H EAST KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER
7 Bert Combs Dr. Experience the universe in the 40 ft. domed planetarium. Hands-on traveling exhibits & fantastic laser light shows. Live performances, great electricity show. www.bigsandy.kctcs.edu/ eksc.aspx 606.889.8260. See Ad. Jenny Wiley Festival Monument, City Hall, N. Lake Dr.
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2012 season Tues.-Sun., June-Nov. Enjoy Broadway quality entertainment during the summer with "The Marvelous Wonderettes," "Grease," & "Honk!" In the fall enjoy "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" & our holiday production in Nov. Located within Jenny Wiley State Resort Park. www.jwtheatre.com 877.CALL.JWT. See Ad. Middle Creek National Battlefield, KY 114 & KY 404, 260 acre site of Eastern Ky.'s largest Civil War battle January 10, 1862. 2 interpretive trails. Daily dawn-dusk. Free.
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Eastern Kentucky's finest regional performing arts & education center. Home to Kentucky Opry, talented individuals from throughout the eastern region of the state, & Kentucky Opry Junior Pros, children ages 6-18 who are well on their way to becoming stars. The theater seats 1,050 & features a new state-of-the-art sound system. A variety of entertainment throughout the year includes national headliners in country, gospel, pop, bluegrass & off-Broadway shows & front porch pickin. The center contains an art gallery, recording studio, video production facilities & meeting space for rent. 50 Hal Rogers Dr., Prestonsburg, KY 41653. www.macarts.com 888.MAC.ARTS. See Ad. Prestonsburg Equine Center & Sportspark, Maggie Mountain Dr. Ballfields, equestrian complex with show ring & 200 modern stalls. Samuel May House, KY 321. Built in 1817, the restored house is the oldest brick house in the Big Sandy valley & served as a Civil War recruiting station for Confederate forces. Tours by appt. $3. Stumbo Park, 7 mi. S. at Allen via US 23 & KY 1428W. Convention center, tennis, golf, basketball, playground, ball fields, walking track, picnicking. Thunder Ridge Racing & Entertainment Complex, KY 3. Live harness racing Apr. 12-May 26. Thoroughbred & harness intertrack wagering year-round Wed.-Sun. Special events.
Special Events State Park Events, Jenny Wiley State Resort Park. Thunder Ridge Harness Meet, Thunder Ridge Racing & Entertainment Complex, Apr. 7-May 28. Kentucky Highland Folk Festival & Battle of Middle Creek Reenactment, Middle Creek National Battlefield, Sept. 7-9. Jenny Wiley Pioneer Festival, downtown, Oct.
Lodging Alpike Inn & 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.
HERITAGE HOUSE HOTELS
1887 US 23N. 117 appointed rooms with wireless high speed internet, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, voice mail, 25" TV, 50+ cable channels, HBO. Bar, meeting/banquet facilities, pool (seasonal), spa, sauna, exercise room. Packages available. www. heritagehousehotels.com 800.466.5220, 606.886.0001.
H JENNY WILEY STATE RESORT PARK
KY 114 to US 23S, 3 mi. to Hazard-Martin exit, left on KY 302 3 mi. 49 room May Lodge, conference center for 800, restaurant, pool, 18 cottages. Jenny Wiley Theatre, marina, campground, 9 hole golf course. www.parks.ky.gov 606.889.1790, 800.325.0142. See Ad, Page 5. Seasons Inn, 8550 KY 1428, Allen, 16 units, rest. Super 8, US 23, 76 units.
Restaurants Billy Ray's Restaurant, 101 N. Front Ave. Bob's Mountain Bar-B-Q, 918 Clubhouse Dr. Charley's Grilled Sub, 483 University Dr. El Azul Grande, 134 Collins Cir. Hobert's Pizzeria, 3240 S. Lake Dr. Jerry's Restaurant, 1488 N. Lake Dr. La Fiesta, 139 Glynnview Plaza. Los Aztecas, 1332 N. Lake Dr. Music Highway Grill, Jenny Wiley State Resort Park. Peking Chinese Buffet, 139 Glenview Plaza. The Perfect Setting, 9738 KY 122, McDowell. Pig in a Poke, 341 University Dr. Reno's Roadhouse, US 23S. Familiar Food: Arby's, Dairy Cheer, Dairy Queen, Giovanni's, Hardee's, KFC, Little Caesar's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Country at Heart, 128 S. Front Ave. Country Treasures, 903 N. Lake Dr. David Appalachian Crafts, 6369 KY 404, David.
Ritchie's Hallmark, 170 W. Court St. Southern Hospitality Antiques & Gifts, 5459 KY 321.
Golf Jenny Wiley State Resort Park Golf Course, 38 White Squaw Run, 9 hole par 3. Paul Hunt Thompson Golf Course, Stumbo Park, KY 1428W, Allen, 9 holes.
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918 Clubhouse Dr. An 18 hole championship golf course on a breathtaking mountaintop with tremendous panoramic view. Pro shop, golf pro on site, full service grilll. Golf packages. www.stonecrestky.com 606.886.1006. See Ad.
Inez Pop. 717. Martin County seat. KY 40, 24 mi. E. of Paintsville, KY 3, 21 mi. S. of Louisa. Dry. Eastern Time.
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Tourism Commission, PO Box 1284, Inez, KY 41224. 606.298.4602.
Airport Big Sandy Regional Airport, KY 3, 5 mi. SW. of Inez. General aviation. 5,000 ft. runway.
Lakes Martin County Lake, KY 3, 5 mi. NW. of Inez. 22 acres. Fishing, (largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish). Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources. Martin County (Curtis Crum) Reservoir, KY 908, 2 mi. N. of Inez. 22 acres. Fishing (largemouth bass, bluegill), ramp. Milo Pond, KY 1884. 3 acres. Fishing (largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish).
Points of Interest Railroad Bridge, KY 2031, off KY 40. Bridge spanning the Tug River was used for coal transportation until the early 1970s. Roy F. Collier Community Center, 387 E. Main St. Indoor sports facility, conference facilities, 4 cinema theatre, arcade, antique & craft store, walking trails.
Special Events Martin County Fair, Fairgrounds, June. Airport Day, Big Sandy Regional Airport, last Sat. Sept. Harvest Festival, 2nd wknd. Oct.
Lodging Inez Motel, 336 E. Main St., 22 units, rest. Super 8, 2965 Blacklog Rd., 32 units.
Restaurants Cloud 9 Cafe, 2960 Airport Rd., Debord. Grandad's Diner, 2744 Blacklog Rd. Miss Ida's Tea Room, 74 W. Main St. Mooney's Golden Fried Chicken, 962 E. Main St. Familiar Food: KY 40, Dairy Queen, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Taco Bell; Lovely, Subway; Warfield, Hometown Pizza.
Shopping & Entertainment Main Street Cinema, 1200 E. Main St.
Salyersville Pop. 1,883. Magoffin County seat, est. 1860. US 460, 18 mi. W. of Paintsville, 25 mi. SE. of West Liberty, on the Licking River. Wet. Eastern Time.
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Tourism Commission, PO Box 640, Salyersville, KY 41465. 606.349.2409.
Points of Interest Magoffin County Pioneer Village & Museum, 239 S. Church St. 15 authentic log homes with period furniture & antiques. Mon.-Fri. 10-4.
Special Events Magoffin County Community Day, 3rd Sat. July. Magoffin County Founders Festival, Labor Day wknd.
Lodging Country Inn, 180 E. Mountain Pkwy., 34 units. Parkway Motel, 442 E. Mountain Pkwy, 16 units.
Restaurants Betty's Pizza & Grill, 350 Gamble Branch Rd. Mi Hacienda, 680 E. Mountain Pkwy. Familiar Food: Arby's, Dairy Queen, Lee's Famous Recipe, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Subway. 95
Pikeville City Park, Huffman Ave. Gazebo, playground, picnicking, entertainment. Pikeville "Cut-Thru" & Scenic Overlook, new US 23. 1/2 mi. long, 1,300 ft. wide, 450 ft. deep corridor through Peach Orchard Mountain, opened 1987 & included moving a mountain, a river, a railroad & a major highway. University of Pikeville, 147 Sycamore St, Hambley Blvd. Est. 1889 by Presbyterian missionaries. 4 yr. liberal arts college & school of osteopathic medicine. Hatfield & McCoy feud site on Natl. Reg. Home of 2011 NAIA basketball champions.
Shopping & Entertainment Flower Pot, 391 W. Maple St. The Keeping Room, 374 W. Maple St. Town & Country Flowers & Gifts, 114 Parkway Dr.
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Pikeville Pop. 6,903. Pike County seat, est. 1824. US 23, US 119, US 460, KY 80 on Levisa Fork at Big Sandy River. N. of Fishtrap Lake. Pike Co. is Ky.'s largest county. Wet (Pike Co. Dry). Eastern Time.
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For Area information & free brochures write 831 Hambley Blvd., Pikeville, Gorge KY 41502 or tourpikeco@setel.com or visit www.tourpikecounty.com 606.432.5063, 800.844.7453. See Ad. Booneville Irvine Airport Jackson Pikeville/Pike County Regional Airport, 331 Airport Rd. General aviation. 5,350 ft. runway.
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Artisan Alliance of Pikeville/Pike County, 224 2nd St. Displays artwork in a variety of media created by local as well as nationally 15 artists. Tues.-Fri. 11-4. known Big Sandy Heritage Center, 773 Hambley Blvd. Artifacts, photographs & documents relating to the Native American, pioneer, Civil War, coal mining & political history of the Big Sandy Valley. Mon.-Fri. 10-5. Adm. $3. Jackson 52 Bob Amos Park, Bob Amos Rd., off KY 1384. Cut-thru overlook, picnicking, walking trails, ball fields, tennis. Lost Creek 30 Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center, 126 Main St. 126,000 sq. ft. facility with arena, ballroom & meeting space. 15 Hatfield & McCoy Historic District. Sites relating to the legendary feud, on Natl. Reg. Old Pike County Jail, site of hanging of Ellison Mounts on Pikeville College campus, Dils Cemetery, US 460 & Old US 23 Bypass, gravesites of the legendary Randolph McCoy & his daughter Roseanna McCoy. Historic Downtown Pikeville Walking Tour, 5 districts on Natl. Reg., some sites Ky. Landmarks. Brochure/map at Pike County Tourism, Convention & Visitors Bureau, 831 Hambley Blvd. Pike County Courthouse, Pike Co. Courthouse, Main St. Renovated courtyard & historical exhibit features statue of WWI soldier, awardwinning Heritage Hall & Veteran's Hall of Honor, lighted fountain. Mon.-Fri. 8-4:30. 96
Eastern Kentucky Drillers Arena Football, E. Ky. Expo. Center, Mar.-June. Hillbilly Days, Apr. Muscle on Main Car Show, 2nd wknd. May-Oct. Hatfield-McCoy Reunion & Heritage Weekend, 2nd wknd. June. Brookshire Inn & Suites, 123 Alexandra Dr., 74 units. Daniel Boone Motor Inn, US 23N, 120 units, rest. 606.432.0365. Hampton Inn, 831 Hambley Blvd., 123 units. Historic Mansion Bed & Breakfast, 179 College St., 7 units. Holiday Inn Express, 476 S. Mayo Tr., 63 units. Landmark Inn, 190 S. Mayo Tr., 103 units, rest. Riverside Inn, 1066 S. Mayo Tr., 49 units. South Williamson Lodging, 28668 US 119N, S. Williamson, 58 units. Suites of Chloe, 353 Chloe Rd., 6 units.
Restaurants Backroads Family Grill & Tavern, 502 Town Mountain Rd. Bill's Dawg House, 180 Town Mountain Rd. Chirico's Ristorante, 235 Main St. El Azul Grande, 238 S. Mayo Tr. Mona's Creative Catering & Fine Foods, 278 Town Mountain Rd. Peking Chinese Restaurant, 4533 N. Mayo Tr. Pig in a Poke, 130 Mayo Cir. Thoroughbred Steak House, 336 Southside Mall Rd., S. Williamson. 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 Caesar's, 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.
Shopping & Entertainment Art & Gift Shop, 234 2nd St. Book Notes, 180 Town Mountain Rd. Moore's Antiques & Collectibles, 1942 S. Mayo Tr. Sherry's Candy Kitchen, 109 Division St.
Boating & Camping Appalachian Marina, 3123 Fishtrap Rd. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Campsites on Fishtrap Lake: Grapevine Recreation Area, KY 194 off US 119, 24 mi. upstream, Phyllis, KY. 28 sites.
Golf Mountain Pub-Links, KY 194, 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Cut-Thru Adventures, Bob Amos Dr. Lower Johns Creek Pay Lake, 8390 KY 194W.
Elkhorn City Pop. 982. Pike County, est. 1825. KY 80, US 460, KY 197 at Virginia border, on Russell Fork River which carved out the canyon known as the "Breaks." Dry. Eastern Time.
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❏ PIKE COUNTY TOURISM, CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
For information & free brochures write 831 Hambley Blvd., Pikeville, KY 41502 or tourpikeco@setel.com or visit www.tourpikecounty.com 606.432.5063, 800.844.7453. See Ad.
Interstate Park Breaks Interstate Park
SE. of Elkhorn City on KY 80 at Kentucky-Virginia Border. Pine Mountain Canyon of the Russell Fork River, known as the "Breaks." Unique park sponsored by Kentucky & Virginia on rim of largest river canyon E. of the Mississippi, "the Grand Canyon of the South." The canyon is a 5 mi. cut with 1,000 ft. palisades on either side. 4,600 acres of breathtaking scenery. 13 mi. of hiking trails. Open year-round. Park Features: Visitor Center with natural, historical & coal exhibits. New fully equipped 6,000 sq. ft. Conference Center. 5 acre Laurel Lake, caves, hidden springs, hiking. Outstanding wildflowers, plant life. Mem. Day-Labor Day. Adm. $2 per car.
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Lodging: Rhododendron Lodge, 83 rooms. Cottages, 5 two bedroom, full housekeeping. Luxury Cabins, 5 three bedroom, full kitchen, hot tub, washer/dryer. Dining room, gift shop, pool. Camping: Apr.-Oct., 122 sites, hot showers, flush toilets, swimming, fishing, boats, picnicking, playground. Special Park Events: Easter Egg Hunt, Apr. Memorial Day Gospel Sing, May. Bluegrass Shows, May-Aug. Father's Day Gospel Sing, June. Arts & Crafts Festival, July. Richard Potter Day, Aug. Tri-State Gospel Sing, Aug. Whitewater Rafting, Oct. wknds. Molasses Stir-Off, Oct. 5K Run, Oct. Homemaking in the Mountains, Oct.
State Park Pine Mountain Trail State Park
The Birch Knob Section of the Pine Mountain Trail is a 28 mi. trail from Breaks Interstate Park to US 23, part of a 120 mi. linear park under development from Breaks Interstate Park to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
Points of Interest ✰ ARTISTS COLLABORATIVE THEATRE (ACT)
270 N. Patty Loveless Dr. ACT offers year-round theatre programming including dramas, comedies & musicals. Youth Theater & children's theater classes. "ACT...As Rich as Life." www.act4.org 606.422.7333, 606.754.4228. See Ad. Boardwalk & Viewing Deck, river recreation area. Bowen's Rock, KY 80. Site of Indian/long-knife hunter episode. Country Music Highway, US 23. A tribute to E. Ky. country music stars, including Patty Loveless of Elkhorn City. Elkhorn City Railroad Museum, 100 Pine St. Mar.-Nov. Tues.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. 1-4. Donations.
Special Events Apple Blossom Festival, 3rd wknd. May. Civil War Reenactment, Memorial Day wknd. 4th of July Celebration, July 4. Whitewater Rafting, Russell Fork of the Big Sandy River, Oct. wknds.
Lodging Moore's Motel, 493 Patty Loveless Dr., 20 units.
Restaurants Daramar's Pizza, 15785 Ferrell's Creek Rd. Deli Delights & Bakery, 175 Pine St. Gold Ring Diner, 835 W. Russell St. Pizza Plus, 14760 Regina-Belcher Hwy. Rusty Fork Cafe, 105 S. Patty Loveless Dr. Snack Shack, 2740 Elkhorn Creek. Time Out Pizza & Grill, 100 N. Patty Loveless Dr.
Shopping & Entertainment Apple Blossom Floral Design & Gifts, 152 W. Russell St. Pine Mountain Outlet, 135 W. Russell St. 97
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Red River Gorge National Recreation Trail, a 38 mi. system of loop trails lacing the Red River Gorge Geological Area linking with recreation areas & the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail, a 270 mi. trail running the entire length of the Daniel Boone Natl. Forest, links many of the forest's developed recreation areas. Sheltowee, meaning "Big Turtle," was the Indian name given to Daniel Boone by the Shawnee who adopted him as the son of Blackfish, the great war chief. U.S. Forest Service Recreation Areas: Gray's Arch, KY 15E from Slade 3 mi., N. on FS 39 for 1/2 mi. to picnic area. Picnicking on a ridgetop in the Red River Gorge, access to the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail.
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Near Slade on KY 11, 2 mi. from Bert T. Combs Mountain Pkwy., SE. of Winchester. Open year-round. 2,369 acres near Daniel Boone Natl. Forest & Red River Gorge area, where cliffs & stone arches (or natural bridges) fill the landscape. Outstanding variety plants, wildlife. www.parks.ky.gov 606.663.2214, 800.325.1710. See Ad, Page 5. Park Features: Mill Creek Lake, fishing, bathhouse, pedal boats, canoe & kayak rentals, hiking, picnic shelter, ramp, folk dancing, mini-golf, nature center, planned recreation, playground, hndcp. acc. Natural Bridge Sky Lift & gift shop. No pets on trails. Natural Bridge State Park Nature Preserve, in Natural Bridge State Resort Park. A beautiful forested area with many rocky cliffs & 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 & cottages. Lodge, 35 rooms, restaurant, gift shop. Cottages, 11 one & two bedroom cottages. Open year-round Camping: mid Mar.-mid Nov., 87 sites, 75 w/ util., primitive/tent camping. Two camping areas, serv. bldg. (Resv. available).
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In the heart of the Red River Gorge National Geological Area. Caboose Visitor Center, 30 L&E Railroad Pl., Slade, KY 40376. PO Box 1028, Stanton, KY 40380. www.naturalbridgeredrivergorge.com 606.663.1161. See Ad.
National Geological Area Red River Gorge
Mountain Pkwy. exit 33 at Slade, approx. 50-60 mi. SE. of Lexington, in Daniel Boone National Forest near Natural Bridge State Resort Park & Slade, W. of Campton. 27,000 acres. Natl. Natural Landmark. A spectacular boulder-strewn area of rugged woodlands, streams, sandstone cliffs, overlooks, arches, rare plant-animal life. The Red River is a National Wild & Scenic River. Visitor Information Station, Gladie Historic Site, KY 715. Information on recreation opportunities in the Red River Gorge & other areas of Forest is available Apr.-Oct. daily 9-5:30, winter hrs. Mon.-Fri. 8-4:30. Gladie Historic Site, KY 715. A restored log cabin, c. 1880, contains displays of early logging & farm life. Gladie Cultural-Environmental Learning Center, Apr.-Oct. daily 8-4:30. Visitor Information Station at the Gladie Site. Red River Gorge Loop Drive, 36 mi. route on KY 715 & KY 77, passing through the Nada Tunnel, an old logging railroad tunnel, & along the Red River. Over 150 natural sandstone arches in the area. 3 waterfalls in gorge.
Mill Creek Lake, KY 11, S. of Slade, in Natural Bridge State Park. 41 acres. Built in 1963. Fishing (largemouth bass, bluegill, white crappie, black crappie, rock bass, longear sunfish, rainbow trout, channel catfish, black bullhead), ramp. No gasoline motors. Ky. Dept. of Parks.
Special Events State Park Events, Natural Bridge State Resort Park. Living Archaelogy Weekend, Gladie Historic Site, Sept.
Lodging CHOP CHESTNUT CABIN RENTALS
Off KY 15 between Bert T. Combs Mountain Pkwy. exits 22 & 33. 5 beautiful, completely furnished, secluded cabins with all the amenities, plus hot tubs. Watch wild turkey, deer & numerous birds in a country setting. Visit www.chopchestnutcabins.com or e-mail cccabins@fewpb.net 606.424.2935.
LI'L ABNER MOTEL
1000 Natural Bridge Rd., Slade, KY 40376. Minutes from Natural Bridge State Resort & Red River Gorge. 27 rooms. 10 2-room suites, 4 cottages, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom, with kitchens. Free wireless internet. Outdoor pool. Reunion/picnic shelter. www.lilabnermotel. com 606.663.5384. Natural Bridge Cabin Company, 1231 Natural Bridge Rd., 40 units. Natural Bridge 5 Star Cabin Rental, 12075 Campton Rd., 60 units.
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KY 11, 2 mi. from Bert T. Combs Mountain Pkwy., near the Red River Gorge. 35 room Hemlock Lodge, all rooms with balconies, restaurant, 11 cottages. Natural Bridge, sky lift, pedal boats, campgrounds. www.parks.ky.gov 606.663.2214, 800.325.1710. See Ad, Page 5. Red River Gorgeous, 3546 Nada Tunnel Rd., 6 units.
RED RIVER OUTDOORS
Fully furnished cabin rentals at 2 beautiful locations just minutes from Natural Bridge State Park & Red River Gorge. Jacuzzis, satellite & wireless available. Breakfast/Internet Cafe, folk art, AMGA certified guided rock climbing, canoe & kayak rental, & bike rentals. Let us put a vacation package together for your group. Make your next vacation something to remember with Red River Outdoors. www.redriveroutdoors.com 859.230.3567.
Restaurants Hill Top Pizza, 1341 Natural Bridge Rd. Miquel's Pizza & Rock Climbing Shop, 1890 Natural Bridge Rd. Rose's Restaurant, 1289 Natural Bridge Rd. Sandstone Arches Restaurant, Natural Bridge State Resort Park. Familiar Food: Subway.
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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&E Railroad Pl. Wild Things! of Kentucky, 888 Natural Bridge Rd. Ye Ole Country Peddler, 1255 Natural Bridge Rd.
Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country Boating & Camping Natural Bridge Cabin Company Campground, 1231 Natural Bridge Rd. Red River Gorge Campground, 2270 Star Gap Rd., Stanton, 60 sites.
Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve, 1.5 mi. off KY 15, near Clay City. One of the tallest knobs in the area, 730 ft., is considered the place where Daniel Boone first stood & looked out over the Bluegrass region of Ky. Open to the public for hiking, birding & nature study.
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AMGA certified guided rock climbing. Breakfast/Internet Cafe, folk art, canoe & kayak rental, bike rental & fully furnished cabin rentals. All minutes from Natural Bridge State Park & Red River Gorge. Let us put together a vacation package for you or your group! www. redriveroutdoors.com 859.230.3567.
Stanton/Clay City Stanton: Pop. 2,733. Powell County seat. 13 mi. W. of Slade on the Bert T. Combs Mountain Pkwy. Dry. Eastern Time. Clay City: Pop. 1,077. Powell County. 6 mi. W. of Stanton on the Bert T. Combs Mountain Pkwy. Dry. Eastern Time.
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n Red River Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 1804, Stanton, KY 40380. 606.663.5003.
Airport Stanton Airport, off KY 15. General aviation. 3,000 ft. runway.
Points of Interest Clay City Park, off KY 15. Ball fields, picnicking, playground. Red River Historical Museum, 4541 Main St., Clay City. Display of the history of the Red River & its surroundings. May-Oct., Sat.Sun. noon-5. Free. Stanton/Powell County Community Park, Hall's Ln., off KY 15, Stanton. Pool, tennis, ball field, picnicking. U.S. Forest Service Recreation Area: Cottage Furnace, KY 1057 S. from Clay City 6 mi., right on KY 213 2 mi. to FS 227, W. 3 mi. Well-preserved furnace where native iron ore was converted to pig iron. Picnicking.
Special Events Gristmill & Old Engine Weekend, Clay City, May. Patriot Days, Clay City, May. Kentucky Friends of Bluegrass Spring Festival, Meadowgreen Park, Clay City, May. 4th of July Celebration, Clay City, July 4. Stanton Corn Festival, Stanton, Aug. Kentucky Friends of the Bluegrass Fall Festival, Meadowgreen Park, Clay City, Sept. Powell County Lions Fair, Lions Club Park, Stanton, Sept. Red River Bicycle Rally, City Park, Stanton, Oct.
Lodging ABNER MOTEL
87 E. College Ave., Stanton. 10 min. from Red River Gorge. 46 units. Free WiFi, calls, digital cable. Double rooms with refrigerator, suites with microwave & refrigerator, kitchenette rooms with fully equipped kitchen. www.lilabnermotel.com 606.663.4379. Cabins of Birch Hollow, 517 Birch Hollow Rd., Stanton, 14 units. Fern Valley Cabins, Star Gap Rd., Stanton. Hatchers Creek Ranch, 1644 Lower Hatchers Creek Rd., Stanton, 1 unit.
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Pop. 441. Wolfe County seat, est. 1870. 10 mi. E. of Slade on the Bert T. Combs Mountain Pkwy. Wet. Eastern Time.
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County Tourism, 341 Main St., Campton, KY 41301. 606.668.6475.
National Geological Area Red River Gorge
Mountain Pkwy. exit 40 at Pine Ridge, approx. 50-60 mi. SE. of Lexington, in Daniel Boone National Forest near Natural Bridge State Resort & Slade, W. of Campton. 27,000 acres. Natl. Natural Landmark. A spectacular boulder-strewn area of rugged woodlands, streams, sandstone cliffs, overlooks, arches, rare plant-animal life. The Red River is a National Wild & Scenic River. Visitor Information Station, Gladie Historic Site, KY 715. Information on recreation opportunities in the Red River Gorge & other areas of Forest is available Apr.-Oct. daily 9-5:30, winter hrs. Mon.-Fri. 8-4:30. Red River Gorge Loop Drive, 36 mi. route on KY 715 & KY 77, passing through the Nada Tunnel, an old logging railroad tunnel, & along the Red River. Over 150 natural sandstone arches in the area. 3 waterfalls in gorge. Red River Gorge National Recreation Trail, a 38 mi. system of loop trails lacing the Red River Gorge Geological Area linking with recreation areas & the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail, a 270 mi. trail running the entire length of the Daniel Boone Natl. Forest, links many of the forest's developed recreation areas. Sheltowee, meaning "Big Turtle," was the Indian name given to Daniel Boone by the Shawnee who adopted him as the son of Blackfish, the great war chief. U.S. Forest Service Recreation Areas: Clifty Wilderness, KY 15W from Pine Ridge, 1 mi. to KY 715, left 1/4 mi. 12,646 acres in Red River Gorge. Vertical sandstone cliffs, numerous arches, rockhouses (cliff overhangs used as shelter by primitive peoples), rippling streams, waterfalls. Prim. camping, hiking, backpacking, canoeing.
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Bruen's Restaurant, 8 S. Sipple St., Stanton. Hood's Pizza & More, 130 Washington St., Stanton. Kathy's Country Kitchen, 20 Black Creek Rd., Clay City. Pizza Place, 5658 Main St., Clay City. Familiar Food: Clay City, Dairy Queen, Subway; Stanton, A & W, Arby's, Dairy Queen, Hardee's, Little Caesar's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Papa John's.
Shopping & Entertainment Bluegrass Craft & Antique Mall, 125 E. Elkin St., Stanton. Crabtree's Candy, 70 Greenway Rd., 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.
Golf Beechfork Golf Club, 1476 Pompeii Rd., Clay City, 9 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Mount Parkway Off-Road, 201 Lake Dr., Clay City. 99
Rock Bridge, KY 15W from Pine Ridge, 1 mi., N. on KY 715 1/2 mi., E. on FS 24 3 1/2 mi. Unique stone arch spans Swift Camp Creek. 1 1/2 mi. nature trail, access to Red River Gorge National Recreation Trail. Picnicking, hiking, nature interpretation. Sky Bridge, KY 15W from Pine Ridge, 1 mi., N. on KY 715 6 mi. A natural stone arch at the top of a ridge with a vista of Red River Gorge, picnicking, hiking.
Lake Campton Lake, Mountain Pkwy., N. of Campton. 16.9 acres. Built in 1963. Fishing (largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, channel catfish), ramp. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Points of Interest Red River Gorge Zipline & Canopy Tours, 455 Cliffview Rd. Zipline adventure in the Red River Gorge & Natural Bridge State Park. Guided 2-3 hr. tours. Daily 9-6. Prices vary. Wolfe County Historical Museum, Main St. In renovated fire-house, pioneer farm equipment & household items. Apr.-Nov. Sun. 2-4. Free.
Special Events Beattyville Kiwanis Homecoming Fair, June. Woolly Worm Festival, Oct.
Lodging General's Cabin, 5539 KY 2016, 1 unit. Paw Paw's Landing, KY 11S, 1 unit. Tincher's Motel, 1182 KY 11S, 15 units. Travel Wise Motor Inn, KY 11, 24 units.
Restaurants Bobcat Drive In, 1969 KY 11. Hill Top Pizza, 2034 KY 11N. Purple Cow, 146 Main St. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment Ellen's Uniques, 68 Main St.
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Special Events Music of the Mountains & Arts & Crafts Festival, May. Music in the Park, Courthouse Sq., Thurs. June-Aug. Swift Creek Silver Mine Festival, Labor Day wknd. Christmas on Swift Creek, 1st Sat. Dec.
Lago Linda Hideaway, 850 Black Ridge Rd., 5 cabins, 33 sites, rest.
Outdoor Adventure Bear Track Lake Adventures, 575 Bear Track Lake Rd.
Lodging Campton Parkway Inn, Bert T. Combs Mountain Pkwy. exit 42, 41 units. Helen's Country Inn Bed & Breakfast, 99 N. Washington St., 5 units.
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455 Cliffview Rd. 16 room lodge. 2 queen size beds, private bath & satellite TV. Great room seating 125, wrap-around porch, wi-fi, kitchen, 7,000 sq. ft. activity center, picnic pavilion. Available for weddings, reunions, corporate, church & youth functions. Individual rooms by the day. 4 bedroom Log Manor Home sleeps 15. Don't miss the Red River Gorge Zipline & Canopy Tours. Next to Natural Bridge State Park. 888.596.0525. www.lodgeatcliffview.com See Ad, Inside Front Cover.
SCENIC CABIN RENTALS
Over 23 modern cabins, all the comforts of home with lake, gorge or wooded views, hot tubs, wireless internet, fireplaces, movie channels. 10 min. to Natural Bridge & Red River Gorge. Tree zipline, canoeing, hiking, fishing, rock climbing & mountain biking. www.sceniccabin. com 606.668.6487, 513.919.7150.
Restaurants El Cancun Mexican Restaurant, 318 Main St. Kathy's Diner, 797 KY 15S. Red River Rockhouse, 4000 KY 11. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Lee's Famous Recipe.
Shopping & Entertainment Candles, Clothes & Beyond, 760 Old KY 15. Swift Creek Arts & Crafts, 25 N. Washington St.
Booneville Pop. 81. Owsley County seat, est. 1843. 24 mi. W. of Jackson on KY 30. Named after Daniel Boone who camped 1/2 mi. S. of Booneville. Dry. Eastern Time.
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County Tourism, PO Box 280, Booneville, KY 41314. 606.593.5700.
Points of Interest Faith Hill Community Center, Lucky Fork Rd. 3 log buildings, 1933 manse, 1935 hospital & log church built 1938-40. Noble Pioneer Village & Museum, KY 30, Lerose. Dwelling house c. 1874, well & shop house with tools & utensils of the period.
Special Events Owsley County Saddle Club Trail Ride, 3rd wknd. Apr. & 2nd wknd. Oct. Daniel Boone Days, July 4 wknd. Owsley County School & Community Fair, 3rd wk. Sept.
Lodging Linda's Victorian Rose, KY 30W, 3 units.
Restaurants Mel's Diner, 271 Mulberry St. Hometown Cafe, Main St.
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Boating & Camping U.S. Forest Service Campsites: Koomer Ridge, KY 15E, 54 sites.
Appalachian Fireside Crafts, KY 30W, Vincent. Mountain Design & Crafts, 66 KY 11.
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455 Cliffview Rd. Home of Ky.'s largest & most exhilarating zipline adventure tour taking you over a paradise of natural stone arches & towering cliffs. Located in the heart of Red River Gorge & Natural Bridge State Park. Professional guided 2-3 hr. tours with breathtaking views, dual racing lines. Daily 9-6. Prices vary with tours. www.redrivergorgezipline.com 606.668.6222. See Ad, Inside Front Cover.
Golf Sag Hollow Golf Club, KY 11S, 9 holes.
Irvine Pop. 2,751. Estill County seat, est. 1812. KY 52 21 mi. E. of Richmond. S. of Bert T. Combs Mountain Pkwy. on KY 82 & KY 89. On the Kentucky River. Dry. Eastern Time.
Torrent Falls Climbing Adventure, 1617 KY 11N.
Beattyville Pop. 1,307. Lee County seat, est. 1842. KY 52 & KY 11, 20 mi. S. of Natural Bridge State Resort, the Bert T. Combs Mountain Pkwy. & the Red River Gorge area. Dry. Eastern Time.
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County Tourism, PO Box 1033, Beattyville, KY 41311. 606.464.2888.
Points of Interest Cathedral of St. George the Martyr, KY 1746. The Cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, stands on a 300 ft. limestone cliff. Kentucky River Overlook, River Dr. Beautiful view of the Ky. River where the N. & S. forks come together. Three Forks Historical Center, KY 11. Local history & artifacts. Apr.-Nov. Tues., Wed. & Sat. 9-3. Free. 100
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Development Alliance, 130 Main St. #102, PO Box 421, Irvine, KY 40336. 606.723.2450.
National Forest Daniel Boone National Forest
The U.S. Forest Service maintains 687,000 acres of beautiful timberland in portions of 21 eastern Kentucky counties stretching from Morehead in the N. to the Tennessee border in the SE. There are nearly 500 mi. of trails & over 800 mi. of roads under the Forest Service's jurisdiction. Among the numerous recreational facilities available are campgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps & beaches. U.S. Forest Service Recreation Area: Fitchburg Furnace, KY 52, 6 mi. E. of Ravenna, left on KY 975, 3 mi. to furnace. Picnicking.
Points of Interest Estill County Historical & Genealogical Society Museum & Research Center, 133-135 Broadway. Sat. 10-4.
Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country Special Events Mountain Mushroom Festival, last wknd. Apr. Estill County Fair, Estill Co. Fairgrounds, June-July. Red Lick Valley Bluegrass Festival, 4405 Red Lick Rd., 3rd wknd. July. Bicknell's Soggy Bottom Farm Festival, 353 Red Lick Rd., Sept.
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Bergman House Bed & Breakfast, 233 Main St., 4 units. Oak Tree Inn, 1075 Richmond Rd., 28 units. Snug Hollow Farm Bed & Breakfast, 790 McSwain Branch Rd., 3 units.
Restaurants Burger Barn Drive-In, 1375 Richmond Rd. Casa Habanera 2, 539 River Dr. Cedar Village Restaurant, 1100 Richmond Rd. Hong Kong Restaurant, 1274 Richmond Rd. The Lunch Box, 206 Main St. Michael's, 100 3rd St., Ravenna. The Twin, 63 River Dr. Wigwam Drive-In, 419 3rd St., Ravenna. Familiar Food: Hardee's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Subway, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Ravenna Florist & Greenhouse, 408 Main St., Ravenna. Silo Mill Gift Shop, 325 Richmond Rd.
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Jackson Pop. 2,231. Breathitt County seat, est. 1883. KY 15, SE. of Campton, Red River Gorge. Dry. Eastern Time.
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Airport Julian Carroll Airport, KY 30E, E. off KY 15, 5 mi. SE. General aviation. 4,400 ft. runway.
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Points of Interest Breathitt County Museum, 329 Broadway. Exhibits of early Appalachian life including photographs, prehistoric life, farming, logging, coal mining, home life & the military. Mon. & Wed. 9-4. Donations. Douthitt Park, off KY 15. Ball field, basketball, picnic shelter, walking track. Little Red School House, at L.B.J. Elementary School, KY 15. Reproduction one-room school house, authentic desks, books. South Fork Elk View, KY 15S to KY 1098, 16 mi. then right on road circling the point. Panoramic views of the largest elk herd in Ky.
Special Events Breathitt County Honey Festival, Labor Day wknd. Breathitt County Heritage Fair, 1st wknd. Oct. Veterans Week, 2nd wk. Nov. Downtown Christmas, 1st Sat. Dec.
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Information on elk tours, sites & ATV trails. 124 Corporate Dr. #100, Hazard, KY 41701. Open Mon.-Fri. 8-4. www.hazardperrytourism. com angie@hazardperrytourism.com 606.487.1580, 888.857.5263. See Ad.
Lake Pan Bowl Lake, KY 15 near Jackson. 98 acres. Built in 1963 on the N. Fork of the Ky. River. Fishing, ramp. Hndcp. acc.
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Lodging Jackson Inn, KY 15, 65 units. Paul's Motel, 1184 Main St., 20 units. White Oak Lake Lodge, 590 Shoal Branch Rd., Vancleve, 13 units.
Restaurants Old Country Inn, 211 KY 15S. Familiar Food: KY 15, Hardee's, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Subway, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Quilts Plus, 4446 KY 30W.
Golf Sugar Camp Golf Club, 4284 KY 30E, 9 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Robinson Forest, 23 mi. SE. of Jackson, KY 15S to KY 476, E. to Buckhorn Creek Rd. Large research & educational forest managed by Univ. of Ky. 1 1/4 mi. nature trail, last operating fire tower in Ky. Many migratory songbirds. No hunting or fishing.
Kentucky Travel Guide is online at www.kytravel.com
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PERRY COUNTY TOURISM COMMISSION P.O. Box 7099 Hazard, Ky. 41702 888.857.5263 606.487.1580 www.hazardperrytourism.com 101
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Bowlingtown Country Kitchen, Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park. 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. Peking Chinese Restaurant, 446 Main St. Reno's Roadhouse, 200 Dawahare Dr. Wild Wings, 20 Daniel Boone Dr. 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 Caesar's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Ponderosa, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's.
State Park
H BUCKHORN LAKE STATE RESORT PARK
KY 1833 off KY 28 near Buckhorn about 22 mi. NW. of Hazard via KY 15. 856 scenic wooded acres on 1,200 acre Buckhorn Lake. www.parks.ky.gov 606.398.7510, 800.325.0058. See Ad, Page 5. Park Features: Fishing, pool, beach, bathhouse, picnic shelters, playground, mini-golf, sandpit volleyball, hiking, marina, open slips, ramps, pontoons, fishing boats, shuffleboard, horseshoe pits, handicapped facilities, planned recreation. Lodging: Lodge, 36 newly renovated rooms, restaurant, meeting rooms, gift shop, recreation room. Cottages, executive 2 & 3 bedroom. Open year-round. Tennis: 1 court. Special Park Events: Winter Elk Watches, Jan. 14, 15, 28, 29, Feb. 18, 19, 25, 26, Mar. 10, 11, 17, 18. Sweetheart Weekend, Feb. 10-12. Arbor Day, Apr. 7. Easter Egg Hunt, Apr. 8. Buckhorn Lake Cleanup, Apr. 21. Pioneer Appalachian Mountain Life, May 5-6. Independence Day Celebration, July 4. Fall Elk Watches, Sept. 15, 22, Oct. 26, Nov. 17, Dec. 8. National Public Lands Day, Sept. 29.
Lake Buckhorn Lake
28 mi. W. of Hazard, S. of Jackson. In the northern portion of the Redbird part of Daniel Boone Natl. Forest. 1,230 acres. Extends from Buckhorn to within 12 mi. of Hyden, in Perry & Leslie Cos. Fishing, boating & camping. Buckhorn Dam on the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River, off KY 28 at Buckhorn. 1,020 ft. long, 162 ft. high. Completed 1960. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Points of Interest Bobby Davis Museum & Park, 234 Walnut St. Hazard & Perry Co. local history museum & gardens. Mon.-Fri. 8-4. Free. Buckhorn Log Cathedral, 16 mi. SE. on KY 28. Scandinavian-style church built 1928, natural white oak interior, Hook & Hasting pipe organ. Daily 9-5. Tours by appt. Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky, 1 Community College Dr. Students work in a realistic mock-up of an orbiting Space Station & a Mission Control room patterned after NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Eversole Log Cabin, off KY 28, Chavies Dunraven Rd., Chavies. Built c. 1800 by Jacob & Mary Eversole. The oldest building in Perry Co. Hazard Pavilion, 617 Broadway. Recreational complex containing an indoor Olympic pool, indoor track, tennis & racquetball courts, weight room & steam sauna. Mother Goose Building, KY 451. House built by George Stacy from 1935-40 modeled on a goose. Perry County Park, 1 mi. N. on KY 15. 150 acres, pool, picnicking, playground, softball, basketball, tennis, mini-golf, walking trails, horse show arena, skateboard park, outdoor stage. Wildlife Viewing Area, Jewel Ridge Mountain, KY 463. Good viewing point for elk, bear, deer & turkey.
Special Events State Park Events, Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park. Springtime at the Cabin, Apr. Cruizzin on Main, downtown, Apr.-Oct. 2nd Sat. Veterans Bike Ride, Sat. before Memorial Day. Hazard Bluegrass Festival, July. 4th of July Celebration, July 4. Halfway to Hazard Charity Trail Ride, Crockettsville, Sept. Black Gold Festival, 3rd wknd. Sept. Geocaching, 3rd wknd. Oct. Battle of Leatherwood Reenactment, Cornettsville, 4th wknd. Oct. Christmas at the Cabin, Nov. Christmas Parade & Celebration, Nov.
Lodging America's Best Value Inn, 359 Morton Blvd., 60 units.
H BUCKHORN LAKE STATE RESORT PARK
KY 1833 off KY 28, Buckhorn, 22 mi. NW. of Hazard via KY 15, on Buckhorn Lake. 36 room lodge, all rooms with patio or balcony, conference center for 200, restaurant, pool, 3 cottages. Marina. www.parks.ky.gov 606.398.7510, 800.325.0058. See Ad, Page 5. C. C. Cabin, KY 1833, Gays Creek, 1 unit. Combs Motel, 1616 N. Main St., 20 units. Daniel Boone Motor Inn, 90 Boone Ridge Rd., 74 units. Hampton Inn, 70 Morton Blvd., 66 units. Kathy's Cabin, KY 1833, Gays Creek, 1 unit. Mother Goose Inn, 2906 N. Main St., 2 units. Mountain Inn & Suites, 192 Corporate Dr., 68 units. Super 8, 125 Village Ln., 67 units. 102
Shopping & Entertainment The Decorating Center, 321 Morton Blvd. Fugate's Entertainment Center, 218 Entertainment Dr. Hillside Theater, 410 Morton Blvd. The Home & Garden Store, 1717 N. Main St. Two Sisters Gifts, 2785 N. Main St.
Boating & Camping Gays Creek Campground, 385 KY 2072, Gays Creek. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Campsites on Buckhorn Lake: Buckhorn Campground, off KY 28 at Buckhorn Dam, 31 sites, 18 prim. sites. Trace Branch, off KY 257N, 10 mi. N. of Hyden, 15 sites, 13 prim. sites.
Tennis Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, KY 1833, 1 court. Hazard Country Club, 380 Cardinal Dr., 9 holes, rest. Hazard Pavilion, 617 Broadway, 2 indoor courts. Perry County Park, KY 15, 2 courts.
Outdoor Adventure Backwoods MX, Beach Fork Rd., Willard. Holliday Farm & Garden, 18354 KY 478.
Hindman Pop. 777. Knott County seat. KY 80 E. of Hazard. N. of Carr Fork Lake. Dry. Eastern Time.
Information
n Knott County Tourism Commission, PO Box 1667, Hindman, KY 41822. 606.785.5881.
State Park Carr Creek State Park
KY 15, 15 mi. S. 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.
Lake Carr Creek Lake
KY 160 E. of Hindman, 15 mi. SE. of Hazard. 710 acres. Camping, fishing, boating, playgrounds, picnicking, marina. Carr Creek Dam, 8.8 mi. above the mouth of Carr Creek, a tributary of the N. Fork of the Kentucky River, off KY 15 at Little Dove Church Rd., 720 ft. long, 130 ft. high. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Points of Interest Alice Lloyd College, KY 899 near KY 80, KY 160, Pippa Passes. 4 yr. private liberal arts college, est. by pioneering educator Alice Lloyd in 1923. Appalachian Artisan Center, 16 W. Main St. Promoting the arts, culture, heritage & economy of 49 counties in Eastern Kentucky. Retail gallery, artist studios & cafe. Mon.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-4. Hindman Settlement School, 20 mi. NE. Hazard on KY 80 to KY 160. Founded 1902, tours, workshops on Appalachian life & culture, Marie Stewart Museum & Craft Shop, Mon.-Fri. 10-4. Kentucky School of Craft, 63 Education Ln. Professional craft school with an innovative curriculum. Knott County Sportsplex, 450 Kenny Champion Loop, off KY 80. Multisport facility with basketball, bowling, game room, walking track, fitness center, conference room, sports museum, sports shop & concessions. Outdoor baseball & soccer fields.
Special Events Knott County Trail Riders Spring Ground Poundin, Sutton Memorial Park, Apr. Knott County Saddle Club Rides, Sutton Memorial Park, 1st wk. May & Oct. Appalachian Family Folk Week, Hindman Settlement School, June 10-16.
Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country Appalachian Writers Workshop, Hindman Settlement School, July 29-Aug. 3. Gingerbread Festival, Thurs.-Sat. after Labor Day. Knott County Trail Riders Fall Ride, Sutton Memorial Park, Sept. Appalachia Day, Alice Lloyd College, Pippa Passes, 2nd Sat. Oct.
Restaurants Holly Hills Mall Restaurant, 92 Holly Hills Mall Rd. Familiar Food: Arby's, Dairy Queen, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment Marie Stewart Craft Shop, Hindman Settlement School, KY 160.
Boating & Camping Carr Creek Marina, KY 15. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Campsites on Carr Creek Lake: Littcarr, off KY 160, 45 sites.
Outdoor Adventure ATV/Motorcycle Rider Training Center, 200 Sutton Memorial Dr. Knott County Pool & Skatepark, 53 Perkins Madden Rd. Sutton Memorial Park, KY 1098. Horse & ATV trails, elk viewing.
Hyden Pop. 365. Leslie County seat, est. 1882. 15 mi. W. of Hazard on Hal Rogers Pkwy. On the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River. "Redbud Capital of the World." Dry. Eastern Time.
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County Tourism Commission, PO Box 948, Hyden, KY 41749. 606.672.2154.
National Forest Daniel Boone National Forest
The U.S. Forest Service manages more than 707,000 acres of forest land throughout southern & eastern Ky. The developed recreation facilities include campgrounds, picnic areas, trails & boat ramps.
Points of Interest Frontier Nursing Service, on KY 80, US 421 off Hal Rogers Pkwy. Est. 1925, includes Mary Breckinridge Hospital, Nursing Centers, Frontier School of Midwifery & Family Nursing. 320 acres. Wendover Big House, log home built in 1925 as residence for Mary Breckinridge, restored in 1981. Natl. Reg. Tours, meals & lodging by appt. Kentucky School of Bluegrass & Traditional Music, 108 Maple St. Professional studio artist program including performance, songwriting, recording & music business. Richard M. Nixon Recreation Center, 150 Wendover Rd. Pool, basketball, drama & musical programs.
Special Events Wildlife Day, Nixon Center, 1st Sat. July. Osborne Brothers Hometown Festival, Nixon Center, 1st wknd. Aug. Mary Breckinridge Festival, 1st wknd. Oct. Parade of LIghts, 1st Fri. Dec.
Lodging Wendover Bed & Breakfast Inn, 132 FNS Dr., Wendover, 8 units.
Restaurants Allstar Pizza, 21836 Main St. Blue Castle Cafe, 21560 Main St. Familiar Food: US 421, Dairy Queen, Hardee's, Subway.
Boating & Camping Trace Branch Campground, 3929 Mosley Bend Rd., 14 sites, boat ramp. Willie Begley Memorial RV Park, 26369 US 421, 29 sites.
Outdoor Adventure Daniel Boone ATV Trail, 26369 US 421.
Whitesburg Pop. 2,139. Letcher County seat. 31 mi. SE. of Hazard, KY 15, US 119. Moist. Eastern Time.
Information
n Letcher County Tourism Commission, 229 Main St., Whitesburg, KY 41858, 606.632.1200.
State Park Pine Mountain Trail State Park
The Highland Section of the Pine Mountain Trail is a 16 mi. trail from US 23 to US 119, part of a 120 mi. linear park under development from Breaks Interstate Park to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
Lake Fishpond Lake (Payne Gap Lake), off US 119, 2.5 mi. SW. of Jenkins. 32 acres. Built in 1964. Fishing (rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, warmouth, black crappie, brown bullhead), ramp, picnicking.
Points of Interest Appalshop, 91 Madison Ave. Community Arts, Education & Media Center, live music performances, art gallery, radio station, production of films, videos, theater & recordings focusing on the Appalachian region. David A. Zegeer Coal-Railroad Museum, 9505 KY 805, Jenkins. Tues.-Sat. 11-5, Sun. 1-5. Pound Gap Cut Through, natural route Ky. to Va. via US 23, Jenkins. Discovered by Christopher Gist in 1751.
Special Events Mountain Arts Festival, downtown, June. Seedtime on the Cumberland, Appalshop, June. Jenkins Homecoming Days, Jenkins, last wknd. Aug. Isom Days & Rodeo, Isom, Labor Day wknd. Mountain Heritage Festival, Sept. 24-29.
Lodging Gramp's Cabin, 190 KY 2036, 1 unit. Highland Winery Bed & Breakfast, 193 Seco Dr., Seco, 16 units. Oven Fork Bed & Breakfast, 8494 US 119S, Oven Fork, 2 units. Parkway Inn, 3749 KY 15, 44 units, rest. Super 8, 107 Medical Plaza Ln., 43 units. Whitesburg Bed & Breakfast, 6 Hayes St., 3 units.
Restaurants Cavalier Drugstore & Cafe, 9500 KY 805, Jenkins. Courthouse Cafe, 127B Main St.
H PINE MOUNTAIN GRILL
45 US 119S. Serving the finest home cooking at the base of Pine Mountain, The Grill offers an extensive menu including delicious breakfasts, fresh soups, salads, sandwiches & paninis, great steaks, pasta & seafood & wonderful neighborhood specialties. www. pinemountaingrill.com 606.633.1183. See Ad. Summit City, 214 Main St. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Lee's Famous Recipe, Little Caesar's, Long John Silver's, Subway, Wendy's.
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The Cozy Corner, 127A Main St. Highland Winery, 193 Seco Dr., Seco. John B. Adams Country Store, 72 Isom Dr., Isom. Pine Mountain/Letcher County Craft Co-op, 331 US 119N. Valley of the Winds Art Gallery, 2356 KY 806, Eolia.
Boating & Camping Fish Pond Lake, 475 Fish Pond Dr., Payne Gap.
Golf Raven Rock Golf Course, US 23, Jenkins, 18 holes, rest.
Outdoor Adventure Bad Branch State Nature Preserve, KY 932. 2,639 acres on Pine Mountain include forested gorge with a 60 ft. waterfall, rare plants & animals. Open to the public for hiking, birding & nature study. Hensley-Pine Mountain Wildlife Management Area, 5 mi. SW. off US 119. 4,849 acres. Hiking on Little Shepherd Trail. No camping. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources. Lilley Cornett Woods, KY 1103, 7 mi. E. of KY 7 at Skyline, S. off US 119 near Cumberland. 554 acres, old-growth forest, center of the "Mixed Mesophytic Forest Region." Tours daily May 15-Aug. 15, wknds. Apr.-May; Aug.-Oct.
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Middlesboro Pop. 10,334. Bell County, est. 1889. US 25E, near Cumberland Gap Natl. Historic Park. An industrial city built by a group of Englishmen. Only city in U.S. known to be built within a meteor crater. Dry. Eastern Time.
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Cumberland Gap Area — Home of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Pine Mountain State Resort Park & Wilderness Trail Off-Road Park. 2215 Cumberland Ave., Middlesboro, KY 40965. www.mountaingateway.com tourism@mountaingateway.com 606.248.2482, 800.988.1075. See Ad.
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National Park Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
US 25E (Cumberland Gap Pkwy.), S. of Middlesboro. 24,000 acres shared by Ky., Va. & Tenn. Est. 1955. The Gap is an 800 ft. deep natural break in the Cumberland Mountains. Indians passed through the Gap on a trail called Warriors Path; later pioneers called it the Wilderness Road. Over 200,000 pioneers used the road between 1775 & 1810. Park Features: Visitor Center with museum & orientation films. Open daily 8-5, closed Christmas. Pinnacle Overlook, 2,440 ft., overlooks 3 states, hndcp. acc. (no trailers or vehicles over 20 ft.). Iron furnace, sand cave. Hensley Settlement Tours, atop Brush Mtn., restored 1904 mountain farmstead community. Picnicking, ranger guided activities year-round. 85 mi. of hiking trails. Cumberland Gap Tunnel, US 25E, 4,600 ft. long through Cumberland Mountain. Gap Cave tours. Camping: Wilderness Rd. Campground (Natl. Park Serv.) E. on US 58 off US 25E. 160 sites, 41 with hookups.
Points of Interest
H ABRAHAM LINCOLN LIBRARY & MUSEUM
6965 Cumberland Gap Pkwy., Harrogate, TN 37752, on the Lincoln Memorial University Campus. One of the most diverse Lincoln & Civil War collections in the country with over 30,000 books, manuscripts, photographs, paintings & sculptures. Mon.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. noon-5, Sun. 1-5. Adm. $5, seniors $3.50, 6-12 $3, under 6 free. www.lmunet.edu/museum 423.869.6235. See Ad. Arthur Museum, 2215 Cumberland Ave. Built in 1890 to house the American Association. Now houses Bell County Tourism Commission & showcases memorabilia of city founder Alexander A. Arthur. Bell County Historical Museum, 207 N. 20th St. Old Carnegie Library building. Bell Co. photographs & artifacts. Mon.-Sat. 10-4. Free. Coal House & Display, N. 20th St. Built 1926 of 40 tons of bituminous coal. Houses the Bell Co. Chamber of Commerce. Mon.-Fri. 8-4.
Special Events Cruisin' the Crater, Middlesboro Mall, 3rd Sat. May-Sept. 4th of July Celebration, July 4. Cumberland Mountain Fall Festival, 1st wknd. Oct. Christmas Parade, downtown, Dec.
Lodging Boone Trail Inn, US 25E, 24 units. Cumberland Manor Bed & Breakfast, 208 Arthur Heights, 5 units. Downtown Inn & Suites, 1623 E. Cumberland Ave., 100 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.
Restaurants Chinatown Cafe, Middlesboro Mall. J Milton's Steak & Buffet, 910 N. 12th St. 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. Pelancho's Mexican Grill, 605 N. 12th St. Familiar Food: Arby's, Burger King, Captain D's, Dairy Queen, Hardee's, KFC, Krystal, Lee's Famous Recipe, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Quizno's, Ryan's, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Carmike Cinema 4, Middlesboro Mall. Cumberland Crafts, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, US 25E.
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Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country Middlesboro Crossing, 1841 US 25E. Middlesboro Mall, 905 N. 12th St. Skate World, 2113 Cumberland Ave. Village Square Shopping Center, US 25E.
Golf Middlesboro Country Club, 295 Country Dr., 9 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Marty's ATV Oasis, 2930 KY 188. Middlesboro Skate Park, N. 30th St.
Pineville Pop. 1,732. Bell County seat. US 25E, US 119, on the Cumberland River. Moist (Bell Co. Dry). Eastern Time.
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n Bell
County Tourism Commission, 2215 Cumberland Ave., Middlesboro, KY 40965. 606.248.2482, 800.988.1075.
State Park
H PINE MOUNTAIN STATE RESORT PARK
US 25E, 1 mi. S. Pineville. 1,519 acres. Ky.'s 1st state park, est. 1926. Pine Mountain range is a western section of the giant Appalachian Mountain system. Rewarding area for those interested in natural & cultural history. Open year-round. www.parks.ky.gov 606.337.3066, 800.325.1712. See Ad, Page 5. Park Features: Pool, planned recreation, handicapped facilities, naturalist programs, picnic shelters, hiking, mini-golf, playgrounds, Laurel Cove Amphitheatre, Chained Rock, interpretive center. Pine Mountain State Park Nature Preserve, in Pine Mountain State Resort Park. Protected acreage includes Hemlock Gardens, a beautiful old-growth forest with trees over 300 years old. Many species of wildflowers can be found among the ferns & mountain laurel. Open to the public for hiking, birding & nature study. Lodging: Lodge & cottages. Lodge, 30 rooms, restaurant, meeting rooms. Cottages, 9 one-bedroom log cabins, 11 two-bedroom cottages. Open year-round. Golf: 18 holes, pro shop, rental clubs & carts. Special Park Events: Hike the Highlands Winter Getaway, Jan. 13-15. Winter Photo Weekend, Jan. 27-29. Sweetheart Dinner & Dance, Feb. 11. Easter Buffet, Apr. 8. Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival, May 24-27. Great American Dulcimer Convention, Sept. 28-29. New Year's Eve Mountain Bash, Dec. 31.
Pine Mountain Trail State Park
The Little Shepherd Trail Section of the Pine Mountain Trail is a 38 mi. trail from US 119 to US 421, part of a 120 mi. linear park under development from Breaks Interstate Park to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
Lakes Cannon Creek Lake, W. of US 25E, 6 mi. S. of Pineville. 243 acres. Completed in 1972. Fishing (rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, bluegill, warmouth, channel catfish), ramp. Electric motors only. Chenoa Lake, KY 190, 15 mi. W. of Pineville in Ky. Ridge State Forest. 37 acres. Built in 1953. Fishing (largemouth bass, bluegill, white crappie, green sunfish, redear sunfish, channel catfish, brown bullhead), picnicking. Off-road vehicles prohibited. Electric motors only. Ky. Division of Forestry.
Points of Interest Clear Creek Baptist Bible College, 300 Clear Creek Rd. Est. 1926. 700 acres. Bachelor of Arts in Ministry program. Scale model of Jerusalem in days of Christ. Mon.-Fri. 9-4. Henderson Settlement & Log House Craft Shop, 16773 KY 190, Frakes,18 mi. SW. of Pineville. Handcrafts co-op, free tours of working mission. Sun.-Fri. 8-4:30.
Special Events State Park Events, Pine Mountain State Resort Park. Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival, Memorial Day wknd. Pumpkin Patch Festival, last wknd. Sept. Haunted Forest Ride, Oct.
Lodging
H PINE MOUNTAIN STATE RESORT PARK
US 25E in Kentucky Ridge State Forest. 30 room Herndon J. Evans Lodge, conference center for 300, restaurant, pool, 20 cottages. Chained rock, Laurel Cove Amphitheatre, 18 hole golf course. www.parks.ky.gov 606.337.3066, 800.325.1712. See Ad, Page 5.
Restaurants The 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, KFC, Little Caesar's, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment Bell Theater, 114 W. Kentucky Ave. Hometown Florist, 115 S. Pine St. Long's One & Up, 120 N. Walnut St.
Golf
H WASIOTO WINDS GOLF COURSE
Pine Mountain State Resort Park, 1050 State Park Rd. 18 hole par 72 regulation course. Links-type course in a valley criss-crossed by a stream & surrounded by majestic mountains. Golf pro shop, rental clubs, pull & riding carts. Lodging available. www.parks.ky.gov 606.337.1066, 800.814.8002. See Ad, Page 5.
Outdoor Adventure Kentucky Ridge State Forest, KY 190, off US 25, SW. of Pineville. Kentucky's largest state forest. 15,251 acres in Bell County. Hiking, picnicking & hunting in season. Adjacent to Pine Mountain State Park. Off-road vehicles prohibited. Ky. Division of Forestry. Shillalah Creek Wildlife Management Area, SE. of Pineville, US 119N 10 mi., S. on KY 987 to Mill Branch-Hensley Flats Rd. 2,575 acres. Old growth forest, extremely rugged steep terrain, high cliffs. Brook trout fishing, hiking. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources. Wilderness Trail Off-Road Park, KY 119. 9,000 acres of free riding.
Cumberland/ Benham/Lynch
Cumberland: Pop. 2,237. Harlan County. US 119. Wet. Eastern Time. Benham: Pop. 500. Harlan County. KY 160, E. of Cumberland. Moist. Eastern Time. Lynch: Pop. 747. Harlan County. KY 160, E. of Cumberland & Benham. Moist. Eastern Time.
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n CUMBERLAND TOURIST & CONVENTION COMMISSION
Come visit the Black Bear Capital of Ky. 506 W. Main St., Cumberland, KY 40823. Mon.-Fri. 9-5. For information on area attractions & events visit www.harlancountytourism.com or ctourism@windstream.net Ask for your free Harlan Co. tourist information DVD. 606.589.5812. See Ad, Page 106.
State Parks Kingdom Come State Park
Off US 119, N. of Cumberland, NE. of Harlan. Open year-round. Nearly 1,700 beautiful mountain acres, named for John Fox, Jr.'s "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come," 1st U.S. novel to sell 1 million copies (1903). The three largest black bears ever recorded in Ky. were found here. Park Features: Visitors center with gift shop, pedal boats, mini-golf. Apr.-Oct. 3 acre lake, fishing, hiking, picnic shelters, playground, limited prim. camping. Kingdom Come State Park Nature Preserve, on the N. face of Pine Mountain in Kingdom Come State Park. Protects Kentucky's 3rd largest colony of the federally endangered Indiana bat. Log Rock, long, narrow natural sandstone arch resembling a log. Raven Rock, dramatic stone formation with large sand cave formation at its base. Cave is natural stage for park-sponsored performances.
Pine Mountain Trail State Park
The Little Shepherd Trail Section of the Pine Mountain Trail is a 38 mi. trail from US 119 to US 421, part of a 120 mi. linear park under development from Breaks Interstate Park to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
Points of Interest Black Mountain, KY 160, S. off KY 38. Kentucky's highest point is atop Black Mountain, 4,145 ft. Coal Miner's Park, KY 160, Benham. 1949 caboose, fish pond, picnicking, coal miners wall, walking path.
GODBEY APPALACHIAN CENTER
700 College Rd., Cumberland. Extensive collection of Appalachian artifacts including thousands of oral histories, photographs, art & music. Art gallery, arts & crafts studio, woodworking shop, Theatre & Harlan Performing Arts Series. Home of Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin'. www.harlancountytourism.com 606.589.2145, ext. 3137.
H KENTUCKY COAL MUSEUM
KY 160, Benham. An original coal company commissary, now a museum with displays from early coal mining communities. Loretta Lynn exhibit, mock mine & many interactive displays. Groups welcome. www.harlancountytourism.com 606.848.1530. See Ad, Page 106.
H PORTAL 31 MINE TOUR
KY 160, Lynch. The nation's premier underground mine experience —complete with animatronic figures, specially staged rear screen projection & an audio-visual extravaganza, all of which tell the story of coal mining in Portal 31 in Lynch—gives the visitor a spectacular view of coal mining from the early 20th century to the modern day. www.harlancountytourism.com 606.848.1530. See Ad, Page 106. 105
Trail of Storytelling Through Art, Main St., Cumberland. The story of immigrants of many nationalities who came to work in the Harlan Co. coal mines told through art.
Harlan
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Pop. 1,745. Harlan County seat, est. 1819. US 421 & US 119, NE. of Middlesboro. In the rugged region of Pine Mountain & the Cumberland Mountains. Originally known as Mt. Pleasant. Moist. Eastern Time.
Kentucky Black Bear Festival, Cumberland, 2nd wknd. May. Tri-City Grand Reunion, Cumberland, Benham & Lynch, 2nd wknd. June. Fireworks Celebration, Cumberland, July.
H KINGDOM COME SWAPPIN' MEETIN'
The 48th annual Swappin' Meetin' is held on the Southeast Community & Technical College Campus Oct. 5-6. The festival features handcrafted items with 25 demonstrations including sorghum molasses, lye soap, apple cider, blacksmithing, chair & basket making. KFEA member. www.southeast.kctcs.edu 606.589.3137. See Ad, Page 9. Coal Miners Appreciation Day, Cumberland & Lynch, 2nd Sat. Oct. Christmas Magic, 3rd wk. Nov. Tri-City Christmas Parade, Cumberland, 1st Fri. Dec.
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n HARLAN TOURIST & CONVENTION COMMISSION
Harlan boasts one of the most colorful histories in Ky. Many nationalities migrated to the area coal mining industry. Unique culture, arts, festivals, nature, wildlife & off-road adventure. 201 S. Main St., PO Box 489, Harlan, KY 40831. www.harlantourism.com 606.573.4156.
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101 Harlan St., Evarts, KY 40828. The Birthplace of Adventure Tourism where ATVs can travel the city streets. Home of the Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Park. Enjoy ATV trails & camping. www.evartskentucky.com 877.737.0778.
Lodging America's Best Value Inn, US 119N, Cumberland, 70 units. Benham Schoolhouse Inn, 100 Central Ave., Benham, 30 units, rest.
Restaurants The Black Mountain Pizza Co., 217 W. Main St., Cumberland. Charlotte's Hoagie Shop, 1615 E. Main St., Cumberland. Dairy Hut Too, 2207 E. Main St., Cumberland. El Charrito, 35 Black Bear Ave., Cumberland. Miner's Diner, 408 Main St., Cumberland. Familiar Food: Main St., Cumberland, Hardee's, Pizza Hut, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment Apple Tree, 21991 US 119N, Cumberland. Buff's Bows & Gifts, 1417 E. Main St., Cumberland. Christian Store, 216 W. Main St., Cumberland. Poor Fork Arts & Crafts, 218 W. Main St., Cumberland.
Lakes Cranks Creek Lake, (Herb Smith Lake) off KY 987, 15 mi. SW. 219 acres. Fishing (rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, bluegill, channel catfish), 2 ramps. Dam completed in 1963. Martins Fork Lake, 13 mi. SE. on KY 987. 340 acres. Impounded 1978. Fishing, boating, swimming, picnicking. Martins Fork Dam, on Martins Fork of the Cumberland River, 504 ft. long, 97 ft. high. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Points of Interest Clover Fork Museum, 203 Philpot Ln., 6 mi. N. of Evarts. Restored 1930 home of Jack Taylor, operator of Highsplint coal mines. By appt. Harlan Center, 201 S. Main St. 7,000 sq. ft. of space for meetings, trade shows & special events. Pine Mountain Settlement School, 36 KY 510, Bledsoe. Mountain boarding school founded in 1913. 800 acres of forest & farmland. Native wood & stone buildings.
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Golf Sleepy Hollow Golf Course, 330 Golf Course Rd., Cumberland, 9 holes.
Spring Arts Weekend, Pine Mtn. Settlement School, May 11-13. Poke Sallet Festival, downtown, 1st wknd. June. Goin' Back to Harlan Bluegrass Festival, 4th wknd. June. Harlan County Fair & Horse Show, Putney, 1st wknd. Aug. Labor Day Festival, Evarts, Sat. before Labor Day.
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Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country Festival of the Mountain Masters, Village Center, wknd. after Thanksgiving. Christmas Parade, downtown, 1st Sat. Dec.
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805 S. Main St., PO Box 956, Corbin, KY 40702. Offers friendly information & service. Visit or call www.corbinkytourism.com 606.528.8860. See Ad.
Lodging Black Mountain Cabins, KY 38 to KY 3457, Evarts, 6 units. Holiday Inn Express, 2608 US 421S, 62 units. The Little Inn of Harlan, 508 S. Main St., 4 units. Mount Aire Motel, 355 Skidmore Dr., 40 units.
Airport London/Corbin Airport, 566 Hal Rogers Dr. General aviation. 5,750 ft. runway.
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Coal Miner's Cafe, 119 E. Central St. El Charito, 135 Village Center Rd. Panda Garden, 2400 US 421S. Familiar Food: US 421, Hardee's, Huddle House, KFC, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Rax, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's, Western Sizzlin; Baxter, Arby's, Dairy Queen.
Shopping & Entertainment Artists' Attic, 129 S. 1st St. Mountain Outdoors, 16 Chappell Dr., Baxter. Village Center Mall, 400 Village Center.
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The U.S. Forest Service maintains 700,000 acres of beautiful timberland in portions of 21 eastern Kentucky counties stretching from Morehead in the N. to the Tennessee border in the SE. There are nearly 500 mi. of trails & over 800 mi. of roads under the Forest Service's jurisdiction. Among the numerous recreational facilities available are campgrounds, picnic areas, ramps & beaches. Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail, a 270 mi. trail running the entire length of the Daniel Boone Natl. Forest, links many of the forest's recreation areas. Sheltowee, meaning "Big Turtle," was the Indian name given to Daniel Boone by the Shawnee who adopted Middlesboro him as the son of Blackfish, the great war chief.
Middlesboro/Cumberland Gap Area
Harlan Center RV Park, 201 S. Main St., 7 sites. Pineville State Park Harlan County Campground & RV Park, 8331 US 119, Putney,Cumberland/Benham/Lynch 3 cabins, 20 sites, 50 prim. sites. Harlan CUMBERLAND FALLS STATE RESORT PARK Stone Mountain Boat Dock, 99 Day Branch Rd. I-75 exit 25, SW. to KY 90. 1,657 acres, restaurant, 51 lodge rooms, cabins, gift shop. Only "Moonbow" Kingdom Outdoor Adventure 160 in the Northern Hemisphere. Come SP Daniel Boone Open year-round. www.parks.ky.gov 606.528.4121, 800.325.0063. Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Park, Black Mountain.National 7,000 Forest See Ad, Page 5. Lynch 899 421 acres of off-road trails for ATVs & other off-road vehicles. Easy, Cumberland 1697 Park Features: Outdoor Olympic pool, fishing, hiking, horseback Benham moderate & extreme difficulty. No fee. 160 riding, picnic shelters, playground, tennis, seasonal whitewater rafting Pippa BLACK MOUNTAIN THUNDER ZIPLINE Pinepavilion, Mountain 80 Hindman trips, shuffleboard, dance nature center, planned recreation, Passes Trailsnack SP bar & gift shop near falls. Observation Ride the fastest zipline in North America across the ridges of Ky's hndcp. acc., Harlan visitor center, 11 line, as high points overlook Cumberland Falls & boulder-strewn gorge. Outstanding Carr Creek SP 2 hr. canopy tour sends you soaring Hazard tallest mountain! Pine Mountain 119 as 350 ft. off the ground at more than 50 mi. per hr. Evarts Trailhead, variety of plants, SRP 421wildflowers, birds & animals. 20 mi. of hiking trails. Jenkins Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Park. Resv. recommended. Cumberland Falls, called the "Niagara of the South." The 125 ft. Carr Creek 15 Pineville www.BlackMountainThunder.com 606.837.3205. Lake wide waterfall drops 7 stories. Largest E. of the Rockies & S. of Whitesburg Pine CumberlandNiagara. Gap National Parkunder a full moon, the falls show the only On aHistorical clear night Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve, KY 840, off US 119, near Mountain known "moonbow" (rainbow at night) in the Northern hemisphere. 25E Trail SP Keith. Protects the largest old-growth forest in Ky. A 3 mi. hiking trail Cumberland Falls State Park Nature Preserve, in Cumberland begins at Camp Blanton adjacent to the preserve. 1/2 mi. trail along VIRGINIA Middlesboro Falls 58 State Resort Park. Several species of rare plants & animals. Watts Creek is a scenic & less strenuous alternative route. Open to Cumberland GapOpen Tunnel to the public for hiking, birding & nature study. the public for hiking, birding & nature study. Cranks119 Creek Wildlife Management Area, 15 mi. SE. on Stone TENNESSEE Mountain Rd. off US 421. 2,155 acres. Unique wagon tunnel road. Fishing, hiking, rental boats. Picnicking at adjoining Stone Mountain. No camping. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources. VIRGINIA Kentenia State Forest, KY 1679, Little Shepherd Trail, off US 421, runs along the northern boundary of the forest. 4,277 acres located in 4 non-contiguous tracts on S. side of Pine Mountain. Hiking, picnicking, prim. camping, hunting, fishing. Off-road vehicles prohibited. Ky. Division of Forestry. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Area: Cumberland Shadow Hiking Trail, 6 mi. trail adj. to Martins Fork Lake. Picnicking, hunting, prim. camping.
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Corbin Pop. 7,304. Whitley, Knox & Laurel Counties. NE. of Cumberland Falls & State Resort. E. of Laurel River Lake & Dam, on the scenic Cumberland Plateau. Moist (Whitley, Knox & Laurel Cos. Dry). Eastern Time.
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Hampton Inn, I-75 exit 29, 67 units. Holiday Inn Express, I-75 exit 25, 64 units. Holiday Motel, I-75 exit 25, 17 units. Knights Inn, I-75 exit 29, 100 units. Landmark Inn, I-75 exit 25, 83 units. Mountain View Lodge, I-75 exit 25, 120 units, rest. Super 8, I-75 exit 29, 62 units.
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Lodging: Lodge & cottages. Lodge, 50 rooms, 1 suite, restaurant, meeting rooms. 20 Woodland Rooms. Cottages, 25 one & twobedroom executive. Open year-round. Camping: Mid Mar.-Nov. 15. 30 sites with util., 20 sites without util., groc., serv. bldg. (Resv. available). Tennis: 1 court.
Lake Laurel River Lake
Just W. of Corbin in Daniel Boone Natl. Forest. 6,000 acres. 200 mi. of shoreline in Whitley & Laurel Cos. Fishing (trout, bass, crappie, walleye, bream). Forested hills & steep bluffs offer exceptional views. Laurel River Dam, KY 1193, off US 25W. 1,420 ft. long, 282 ft. high. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Points of Interest The Arena at the David L. Williams Southeastern Kentucky Ag & Expo Complex, 500 Arena Dr. Special events, concerts, motocross. Corbin Center, 222 Corbin Center Dr. off KY 312. 30 acres. Horse show arena, picnicking, trails, 15,000 sq. ft. trade show/conference facility. Year-round activities. Harland Sanders Cafe & Museum, 688 US 25W. On Natl. Reg. See the Colonel's kitchen as it was in 1940. Daily 10-10. Free.
Special Events State Park Events, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. Cumberland Valley Cruise In, downtown, 2nd Sat. May, June, July, Sept. 4th of July Celebration, The Arena, July 4. Nibroc Festival, 2nd full wk. Aug. Octoberfest, downtown, Oct. Christmas Open House, Sun. before Thanksgiving.
Lodging Baymont Inn & Suites, I-75 exit 29, 91 units. Best Western Corbin Inn, I-75 exit 25. 63 units. www. bestwesternkentucky.com 606.528.2100. Comfort Suites, I-75 exit 29, 63 units. Country Inn & Suites, I-75 exit 25, 44 units.
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I-75 exit 25, SW. to KY 90, on Cumberland River. Historic DuPont Lodge, restaurant, pool, 45 fully furnished cottages. Cumberland Falls, the "Niagara of the South," campground, horseback riding. www.parks.ky.gov 606.528.4121, 800.325.0063. See Ad, Page 5. Days Inn, I-75 exit 25, 110 units. Economy Inn, 804 S. Main St., 20 units. Fairfield Inn, I-75 exit 29, 62 units.
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Bubby's BBQ, 2700 Cumberland Falls Hwy. David's Steak House & Buffet, 125 W. Cumberland Gap Pkwy. The Depot on Main, 101 N. Main St. Dino's Italian Restaurant, 1895 Cumberland Falls Hwy. El Dorado's, 2545 Cumberland Falls Hwy. Fiesta Mexicana, 1885 Cumberland Falls Hwy. King Buffet, 15170 N. US 25E. Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant, 785 E. Cumberland Gap Pkwy. Riverview Restaurant, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, I-75 exit 29. Wah Weng Garden, I-75 exit 29. Familiar Food: I-75 exit 25, Applebee's, Arby's, Burger King, Domino's, Hardee's, KFC, Little Caesar's, McDonald's, Subway, Waffle House, Wendy's; I-75 exit 29, Arby's, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Huddle House, KFC, Krystal, Lee's Famous Recipe, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Mr. Gatti's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Shoney's, Snappy Tomato, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Taco Too, Waffle House, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Antiques & Accents, 45 Lynn Camp Church Rd. Corbin Speedway, 6194 Cumberland Falls Hwy. Cumberland Parkway Flea Market, I-75 exit 29. Forest Bowling Lanes, 1019 Cumberland Falls Hwy. Forest Hill Shopping Center, 1019 Cumberland Falls Hwy. Kentucky Off-Track Betting, 57 Summit Dr. McBurney's Designs, 220 N. Main St. Sweet Hollow Swim N Skate, US 25N. 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 & Camping Corbin KOA, I-75 exit 29, 89 sites. Cumberland Star River Boat, Mouth of Laurel Boat Ramp. Grove Marina, I-75 exit 25. Sheltowee Trace Outfitters & Camp Inns, 2001 KY 90, 9 units. U.S. Forest Service Recreation Areas on Laurel River Lake: Flatwoods, I-75 exit 29, take KY 770W 1 mi., right on KY 312 for 2 1/2 mi., left on KY 3430, left on FS 758 for 2 1/2 mi. Fishing, boating, ramp, picnicking, trails. Grove Campground, I-75 exit 25, US 25W for 5 mi., right on KY 1193 for 2 mi., right on KY 558 for 3 mi. 52 sites, boating, ramp, fishing. Grove Boat-in Campground, boat access only. 31 sites, fishing, boating. High Top Boat Ramp, I-75 exit 25, US 25W 1 1/2 mi. S., right on FS 559 2 mi. Laurel Bridge, I-75 exit 29, KY 770 for 1 mi., left on KY 312 & cross the bridge. Boating, ramp, fishing, picnicking.
Golf & Tennis Miller Park, Barton Mill Rd., 4 courts. Sweet Hollow Golf Course, 424 Sweet Hollow Rd, 9 holes. Tri-County Golf & Country Club, 7088 KY 1232, 9 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Bill's Riding Stable, 519 Mustang Rd.
Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country
Williamsburg Pop. 5,245. Whitley County seat, est. 1818. I-75, US 25W, 11 mi. N. of Tennessee border in Daniel Boone Natl. Forest, scenic SE. Ky. Courtyard markers tell fascinating stories of "Aunt Julia" Marcum & Col. Whitley. Big South Fork & Cumberland Falls just W. of Williamsburg. Dry. Eastern Time.
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I-75 exit 11. Open weekdays 9-5. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's. Brochures are available on area attractions including the Big South Fork River and Recreation Area, Cumberland Museum & Craft Center and Cumberland Falls. Largest information center along I-75. The center is designed to help you plan your vacation throughout the South. Williamsburg Tourist Commission, PO Box 2, Williamsburg, KY 40769. www.williamsburgky.com wtour@bellsouth. net 606.549.0530, 800.552.0530. See Ad.
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Kentucky Welcome Center, I-75N at the Kentucky/Tennessee state line. Information desk staffed daily 8:30-4:30. For Kentucky travel information call 606.786.4474 or 800.225.TRIP. www.kentuckytourism.com See Ad, Page 1.
National Forest Daniel Boone National Forest
The U.S. Forest Service maintains 700,000 acres of beautiful timberland in portions of 21 eastern Kentucky counties stretching from Morehead in the N. to the Tennessee border in the SE. There are nearly 500 mi. of trails & over 800 mi. of roads under the Forest Service's jurisdiction. Among the numerous recreational facilities available are campgrounds, picnic areas, ramps & beaches.
Points of Interest Cumberland Inn Museum, Cumberland Inn, I-75 exit 11. Operated by University of the Cumberlands. Henkelmann Life Science Collection, Carl Williams' Cross Collection, Appalachian exhibit & university archives. Adm. $4. University of the Cumberlands, I-75 exit 11. Est. 1888. Enrolls 3,000. Baptist affiliated private 4 yr. liberal arts college. Graduate & undergraduate degrees.
Special Events Sally Gap Bluegrass Festival, May 31-June 2. Downtown Block Parties, June-Aug. 4th of July Celebration, Hal Rogers Entertainment Ctr., July 4. Whitley County Fair, July 12-14. Old Fashion Brush Arbor Meeting, Aug.
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Courthouse Square, Sept. 6-8. Arts & crafts, bluegrass music Thurs. night, gospel music Fri. & Sat. Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event. www.williamsburgky.com 606.549.0530, 800.552.0530. See Ad.
Lodging Cumberland Inn, I-75 exit 11, 50 units, rest. Hampton Inn, I-75 exit 11, 68 units. Scottish Inn, I-75 exit 11, 34 units. Super 8, I-75 exit 11, 95 units.
Restaurants El Dorado's Mexican Restaurant, 100 KY 92W. Milly's on Main, 310 Main St. Red Flower Restaurant, 965 US 25W. Familiar Food: I-75 exit 11, Arby's, Burger King, Domino's, Hardee's, Huddle House, KFC, Krystal, Little Caesar's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Cumberland Regional Mall, 965 US 25W.
Golf The Golf Course at Williamsburg, 690 Airport Rd., 9 holes.
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I-75 exit 11. Home of Kentucky Splash Water Park. The whole family can enjoy a full day of exciting adventure at Kentucky's newest premiere entertainment thrill park. Wave pool, Tad Pole Island, Castaway River, body slide, twister slide, just to name a few. www. kentuckysplash.com 606.549.6065, 866.812.1860. See Ad.
Barbourville Pop. 3,165. Knox County seat, est. 1799. US 25E. Oldest town in SE. Kentucky. Home of 2 Kentucky governors & 3 U.S. congressmen. Site of 1st Civil War battle in Ky. Dry. Eastern Time.
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Barbourville, First Frontier Region, home of the first house in Ky. Dizney Mountain Rodeo Mar.-Oct., Redbud Festival in Apr., Civil War reenactment in Sept., annual Daniel Boone Festival in Oct. Award-winning museum, Barbourville Water Park, crafts, antiques & outdoor activities. 117 High St., Barbourville, KY 40906. www. tourbarbourville.com 606.545.9674. See Ad.
State Historic Site Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site
KY 459, 5 mi. off US 25E. Dr. Walker, physician & surveyor, led 1st documented expedition through Cumberland Gap & built 1st log cabin built by a white man in Ky. in April, 1750. Replica of cabin stands on original site. Park Features: 12 acre park, mini-golf, gift shop, picnic shelters, concession stand, playground, lighted basketball court. Park grounds are open year-round, facilities are seasonal.
Points of Interest Knox Historical Museum, Municipal Bldg., 196 Daniel Boone Dr. Wed. 10-4. Free. Union College, off US 25E. Est. 1879. Enrolls 1,400. 100 acre campus. 4 yr. & graduate programs.
Special Events Dizney Mountain Rodeo, Gray, 3rd Sat., Mar.-Sept. Redbud Festival, Union College, Apr. 20-21. Battle of Barbourville, Sept. 15-16. Daniel Boone Festival, downtown, 1st wk. Oct. Christmas in the Park, Thanksgiving-Christmas. Christmas Parade, Knox St., Sat. after Thanksgiving.
Lodging Apple Tree Inn Bed & Breakfast, 231 Knox St., 4 units. Best Western Wilderness Trail Inn, 1476 US 25E, 43 units. www. bestwesternkentucky.com 606.546.8500. Towne Square Place Bed & Breakfast, 230 Knox St., 3 units.
Restaurants 2 Amigos, 119 Union Plaza. Hillbilly Country Restaurant, 315 Knox St. Hua Ming Restaurant, 247 Parkway Plaza. La Esperanza, 301 Daniel Boone Dr. Oasis Pizza Station, 110 N. Main St. Sweet Treats, 100 Knox St.
Redbud Festival.Daniel Boone Festival .Dizney Mountain Rodeo Battle of Barbourville Civil War Reenactment .Lighted Christmas Parade...and more!
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Tammy's Cafe, 101 N. Main St. Thelma's Place, 226 N. Liberty St. Familiar Food: US 25E, Arby's, Burger King, Dairy Queen, KFC, Little Caesar's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, downtown, Subway.
The U.S. Forest Service maintains 700,000 acres of beautiful timberland in portions of 21 eastern Kentucky counties stretching from Morehead in the N. to the Tennessee border in the SE. There are nearly 500 mi. of trails & over 800 mi. of roads under the Forest Service's jurisdiction. Among the numerous recreational facilities available are campgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps & beaches. Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail, a 270 mi. trail running the entire length of the Daniel Boone Natl. Forest, links many of the forest's developed recreation areas. Sheltowee, meaning "Big Turtle," was the Indian name given to Daniel Boone by the Shawnee who adopted him as the son of Blackfish, the great war chief.
Shopping & Entertainment Kentucky Communities Crafts, 5448 US 25E.
Boating & Camping Thompson Park, KY 11S, RV & tent sites, ramp.
Outdoor Adventure Barbourville Water Park, Allison Ave. Fishing ponds, paddle boats, water slides, lazy river, track, tennis, picnicking. Thompson Park, KY 11S. Playground, picnicking, horseshoes, track, exercise equipment.
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Visit our full service Information Center, just off I-75 exit 41, FREE seasonal RV dump station, FREE Ky. maps, discount coupons & area brochures. Open year-round. Mon.-Sat. 9-5. tourism@lltc.net www.laurelkytourism.com 800.348.0095. See Ad.
of London via KY 192, in Daniel Boone Natl. Forest. 6,000 Jamestown/LakeSW. Cumberland/ acres. 200 mi. of shoreline in Whitley & Laurel Cos. Fishing (trout, crappie, walleye, bream). Forested hills & steep bluffs offer Dale Hollow Lakebass, Area
exceptional views. Laurel River Dam, KY 1193, off US 25W, 1,420 Albany ft. long, 282 ft. high. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Jamestown Burkesville Russell Springs London/Corbin Airport, 566 Hal Rogers Dr. General aviation. Wood Creek Lake Monticello 5,750 ft. runway. KY 80, W. of I-75 exit 41. 672 acres. Completed in 1969. Holds state record for largemouth bass, 13 lb. 10 oz., caught April 14, 1984. Fishing (trout, largemouth bass), ramp, dock, boat rentals. 127 80 LAND PKWY Points of Interest BER To I-75 LOUIE B CUM NUN Camp Russell Springs Wildcat Civil War Battle Site, Hazel Patch Rd., I-75 exit 49, N off US 25. Pavilion & interpretive trail. The Battle of Camp Wildcat is recognized as the first Union victory of the Civil War fought along Jamestown 192 the Wilderness Road.
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Laurel County celebrates its heritage as home of Colonel Harland Monticello Sanders' original restaurant & museum located in Corbin. Downtown London hosts over 200,000 visitors with 4 days of "egg-citement," free entertainment, rides, contests, parades, car show, dancing, arts & crafts, exhibits, World's Largest Stainless Steel Skillet, lots of food & much more. Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Event. Sept. 27-30. 800.348.0095. www.chickenfestival.com KFEA member. See Ad, Page 9. Camp Wildcat Civil War Reenactment, Wildcat Mountain, Oct. 19-20. Christmas on Main, Dec. 7. TENNESSEE
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Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country Lodging Baymont Inn, I-75 exit 38, 82 units. Budget Host Westgate Inn, I-75 exit 41, 46 units. Comfort Suites, I-75 exit 38, 62 units. Country Inn & Suites, I-75 exit 38, 75 units. Days Inn, I-75 exit 41, 70 units. EconoLodge, I-75 exit 41, 63 units. Economy Inn, 1232 N. Main St., 22 units. Hampton Inn North, 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.
Restaurants Burger Boy Restaurant, 1625 S. Main St. Eldorado, I-75 exit 38. Fiesta Mexicana, I-75 exit 38. The Hangar Restaurant, 530 Hal Rogers Dr. Shiloh Roadhouse, I-75 exit 41. Shiloh Roadhouse Express, 575 KY 192W. Weaver's Hot Dogs, 131 N. Main St. 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 Caesar's, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Quizno's, 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.
Shopping & Entertainment Dog Patch Trading Post, 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. London Go-Kart, 321 Levi Jackson Mill Rd. Regency Cinema 8, I-75 exit 38. The Scavenger Hunt, 704 E. 4th St. Tobacco Road Treasures, I-75 exit 41. Vendor's Mall, I-75 exit 41.
Boating & Camping Holly Bay Marina, I-75 exit 38. Rockcastle Adventures Canoe Livery, I-75 exit 41. U.S. Forest Service Campsites on Lake Cumberland: Rockcastle, KY 192, left on KY 1193 1 mi., KY 3497 6 mi., 24 sites, fishing, ramp. U.S. Forest Service Recreation Areas on Laurel River Lake: Craigs Creek, KY 192W, left on FS 62 2.5 mi., group camping, ramp. Holly Bay Campground, KY 192W, left on KY 1193 3 mi., 94 sites, ramp. Marsh Branch, KY 192W, left on FS 774 3 mi., ramp. White Oak Boat-In Campground, boat access only, 51 sites. Westgate RV Camping, I-75 exit 41, 14 sites. Wood Creek Boat Dock, I-75 exit 41.
Golf Greenway Golf, I-75 exit 38, 9 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Kinlee Riding Stable, I-75 exit 41. Tim's Pay Lake, 139 Pay Lake Rd. U.S. Forest Service Recreation Area: Bald Rock Picnic Ground, KY 192W, picnicking, hiking.
Manchester Pop. 1,255. Clay County seat, est. 1798. Hal Rogers Pkwy. & US 421, 20 mi. E. of London in Redbird Purchase Area of Daniel Boone Natl. Forest. Moist (Clay Co. Dry). Eastern Time.
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Tourism, 277 White St., Manchester, KY 40962. 606.599.0982.
Lake Bert T. Combs Lake, off US 421, 2 mi. NE. of Manchester. 34 acres. Built in 1963. Fishing (largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout), ramp, recreation center. Shad for bait prohibited. Electric motors only. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Points of Interest Ancient Rock Writings Display, Rawlings & Stinson Park. Writings date to 400 BC. John C. Wilson School, Richmond Rd., 2 mi. N. of town square. Restored one room school.
Nature Trail, US 421N, next to Clay Co. High School. Indian Village, guided tours, botanical garden. Oneida Baptist Institute, KY 11, 19 mi. NE. Christian boarding school, grades 6-12. Enrolls 300.
Special Events Clay County Days, Labor Day wknd.
Lodging Best Western of Manchester, 363 KY 80, 52 units. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 606.598.1800. Rocking Chair Inn, 101 Swafford St., 24 units.
Restaurants Patty's Place, 360 US 421. Familiar Food: Arby's, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Huddle House, Lee's Famous Recipe, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Subway, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Red Bird Mission Crafts, KY 66, Beverly.
Boating & Camping Clay County Campground, 83 Crawfish Rd., 150 sites. Governor's RV Park, Bert T. Combs City Park, US 421N, 24 sites.
Golf Big Hickory Golf Course, 521 Big Hickory Rd., 9 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Burchell-Beech Creek Wildlife Management Area, Beech Creek Rd. & Littleton Rd. 1,241 acres. Fishing. No camping. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources. U.S. Forest Service Recreation Area: Big Double Creek, Hal Rogers Pkwy. exit 34, 3 mi. S. on KY 66S, 1st right past Redbird Ranger Station, follow signs for 2 mi. Picnicking, hiking. Redbird Crest Trail, 91 Peabody Rd., Big Creek. 92 mi. loop trail. Fee.
McKee Pop. 800. Jackson County seat. US 421, KY 89 & KY 290, NE. of London, in Daniel Boone Natl. Forest. Dry. Eastern Time.
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n Big Hill Welcome Center, US 421N, Morrill, KY 40447. 606.965.2485. Lake Beulah Lake (Tyner Lake), US 421, 2.5 mi. N. of Tyner. 87 acres. Built in 1969. Fishing (rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill), launching area. Hndcp. acc.
Points of Interest Flat Lick Falls, Hays Rd. off US 421, Gray Hawk. Hiking trails & short loop handicap access. trails. Daily sunrise-sunset.
Special Events Stringbean Memorial Bluegrass Festival, Stringbean Memorial Music Park, June. Gospel Festival, Muncy Park, 4th wknd. June. Rocky Meadows Bluegrass Festival, 2nd wknd. Aug. Battle of Big Hill Reenactment, Big Hill Welcome Center, 3rd wknd. Aug. Jackson County Fair, Labor Day wknd. A Civil War Christmas, Big Hill Welcome Center, 3rd wknd. Dec.
Lodging Cain's Edgewood Cabin, 9886 KY 89N, 1 unit. Horse Lick Creek Equestrian Retreat, 134 Wilder Ridge Rd., 1 unit. Jarvis Mountain Cabin, 343 Lower Clover Bottom Rd., 1 unit. Lakes Creek Bed & Breakfast, 2181 Lakes Creek Rd., 1 unit.
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1244 KY 2004, 20 min from Berea. 12 guest rooms on 40 acres. Quiet, peaceful & scenic, a nature lover's dream. Access to hiking & riding trails. Perfect for retreats, reunions & other intimate group functions. BBAK member. 606.965.2789 www.mountainspringsinn. com See Ad, Page 7. Shady Lane Cottage, 137 Durham School Rd., 1 unit. Town & Country Motel, 2567 US 421S, 12 units.
Restaurants Buckaroo's Country Dining, 1776 Ward Rd., Annville. Gray Hawk Landing, US 421. Opal's Restaurant, 180 W. Water St. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Subway.
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Boating & Camping Stringbean Memorial Music Park, Oak Grove Rd., 100 sites, prim. sites. U.S. Forest Service Campsites: S-Tree, KY 89S 3 mi., rt. on FS 43 1 mi., left on FS 20, 20 sites. Turkey Foot, KY 89N, FS 4 E. 3 mi.,15 sites.
Renfro Valley/ Mt. Vernon Renfro Valley: Rockcastle County. I-75 exit 62, US 25 just N. of Mt. Vernon. 45 min. S. of Lexington. Dry. Eastern Time. Mount Vernon: Pop. 2,477. Rockcastle County seat. US 150/25, off I-75, NW. of London. Dry. Eastern Time.
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I-75 exit 62. Home of Renfro Valley, Kentucky's Country Music Capital since 1939, the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, Appalachian history, outdoor adventure, festivals & crafts. PO Box 1467, Mt. Vernon, KY 40456, 800.252.6685. www.rockcastletourism.com
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Lake Lake Linville, W. of I-75 & US 25. 274 acres. Completed in 1968. Fishing, boating, ramp, dock, boat rentals.
Points of Interest BitterSweet Cabin Village, I-75 exit 62, Renfro Valley. Authentic log cabins with artifacts dating to the 1700s & handmade crafts. Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum, I-75 exit 62, Renfro Valley. Exhibits honoring Kentucky music of all genres. Interactive room, recording studio, historic timeline & more. Mon.-Sat. 10-6, Sun. 9-3. Adm $7.50.
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Special Events Poker Run Motorcycle Ride, May. Saltpetre Cave Open House, Mt. Vernon, May 19-20. Country Talent Contest, Renfro Valley, May 24-25.
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June 21-23, Renfro Valley, I-75 exit 62.The festival brings together Bluegrass' best loved entertainers for unforgettable pure bluegrass excitement. www.renfrovalley.com 800.765.7464. See Ad, Page 8. Blast in the Valley, Renfro Valley, July 1. Little World's Fair, Brodhead, Aug. All Night Gospel Sing, Renfro Valley, Aug. 4. Gospel Talent Contest, Renfro Valley, Sept. 6-7.
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Oct. 4-6, Renfro Valley, I-75 exit 62. Molasses made with a mule drawn press, covered wagon train, antique farm machinery show, clogging, mountain music, children's activities, craft demonstrations. www.renfrovalley.com 800.765.7464. See Ad, Page 9. Bittersweet Festival, Mt. Vernon, Oct. Gospel Music Celebration, Renfro Valley, Oct. 18-20. Cruise in the Valley Car Show, Renfro Valley, Nov. 3. Christmas in the Valley, Renfro Valley, Nov. 9-Dec. 22.
Lodging Days Inn, I-75 exit 62, Renfro Valley, 100 units. EconoLodge, I-75 exit 62, Mt. Vernon, 35 units. Kastle Inn Motel, I-75 exit 59, Mt. Vernon, 50 units. Microtel Inn, I-75 exit 62, Mt. Vernon, 50 units. Mountain View Inn, I-75 exit 59, Mt. Vernon, 46 units. Renfro Valley Motel, I-75 exit 62, Renfro Valley, 53 units, rest. Rockcastle River Cabin Rentals, 3677 Lower River Rd., Livingston, 2 units. Singing Hills Inn Bed & Breakfast, I-75 exit 62, Renfro Valley, 4 units.
Restaurants Back Porch Smokehouse, I-75 exit 62, Renfro Valley. El Cazador, I-75 exit 59, Mt. Vernon. Renfro Valley Lodge Restaurant, I-75 exit 62, Renfro Valley. Familiar Food: I-75 exit 59, Mt. Vernon, Pizza Hut; I-75 exit 62, Renfro Valley, Arby's, Blimpie's, Chester's Fried Chicken, Denny's, Godfather's, Hardee's, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment CC Cox & Son Hardware, 190 E. Main St., Mt Vernon. Church Street Gallery, Church St., Mt. Vernon. Dogwood Gifts & Crafts, I-75 exit 62, Renfro Valley. Renfro Valley Village, I-75 exit 62, Renfro Valley. Rockcastle River Trading Co., US 25N, Livingston. Valley Treasures & Collectables, I-75 exit 62, Renfro Valley.
Boating & Camping Climax Horse Camp, Clark Ridge Rd., Mt. Vernon, 10 sites. John Swift's Silver Mine Canoe Rentals, US 25S, Livingston. Lake Linville Boat Dock, I-75 exit 62, Mt. Vernon, 34 sites, rest. 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.
Golf Cedar Rapids Country Club, US 150, Mt. Vernon, 9 holes.
Outdoor Adventure I-75 exit 62. Featuring 10 live weekly shows of country, bluegrass, gospel, comedy & top artists. Dinner & show specials, star-studded concerts, festivals & special events. Historic Lodge Restaurant, RV park & shopping village. www.renfrovalley.com 800.765.7464. See Ad.
John B. Stephenson Memorial Forest, I-75 exit 62, US 25N to KY 1786, left onto KY 1787 2 mi., right on Anglin Fork Rd. .8 mi., left at Anglin Falls sign .2 mi. to parking area at trail head. Rich wooded ravine features wildflowers & 75 ft. Anglin Falls. Open to the public for hiking, birding & nature study.
RenfroValley entertainment center www.RenfroValley.com • 2012 Show Season runs March through December • Star-Studded Concert Series • 2012 Christmas in the Valley Production November 9 through December 22
1-800-765-SING • Beautiful RV Park • Historic Lodge Restaurant • Many festivals featuring the Backwoods Bluegrass Celebration in June & the Appalachian Harvest Festival in October
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Somerset-Pulaski County, on the northeastern shores of Lake Cumberland. 80 Bypass, one block E. of USAlbany 27. Free brochures, Jamestown plus information on accommodations & attractions in Somerset & surBurkesville Russell Springs rounding areas. Open year-round. Sat. hrs. Memorial Day-Labor Day. Monticello 522 Ogden St., Somerset, KY 42501. www.lakecumberlandtourism. com somersetcvb@lakecumberlandtourism.com 800.642.6287, 606.679.6394. See Ad, Page 114. 127 80 LAND PKWY
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Points of Interest Albany Carnegie Community Arts Center, 107 N. Main St. Home to local 127 artists & arts groups. Exhibits, shops, studios, classes & concert space. The Center for Rural Development, 2292 US 27. 760 seat theatre, TENNESSEE exhibit hall. Special events & entertainment year-round. Children's Botanical Garden of South Central Kentucky, Pulaski Co. Public Library, 304 S. Main St. Garden encourages children to connect plants to the sciences, history, literature & the arts. Mill Springs Battlefield, 9020 KY 80W, Nancy. Site of the 1862 Civil War battle where Confederate Gen. Zollicoffer fell & 203 soldiers died. Natl. Hist. Landmark. Museum, Visitors Center, Mill Springs National Cemetery where Union casualties are buried & the Zollicoffer Confederate Cemetery. Driving tour brochure. Museum & Visitors Center seasonal daily 10-4. Museum $5. Special Events Battle of Mills Springs Anniversary, Nancy, Jan. 20-22. Somernites Cruise Car Show, 4th Fri. & Sat. Apr.-Oct. Mill Springs Memorial Day Ceremony, Nancy, May. Civil War Living History Weekend, Mill Springs Battlefield, Nancy, June 23-24. SomerBlast! Fireworks & Celebration, SomerSplash Waterpark, July. Master Musicians Festival, Somerset Community College, July. Pulaski County Fair, Pulaski Co. Fairgrounds, July. 113
15 Mile+ Yard Sale, KY 196, Nancy, Faubush, Chesterview & Jabez, Sept. Lake Cumberland Cleanup, Sept. Autumnfest, Bear Wallow Farm, Nancy, mid Sept.-Oct. Mill Springs Battlefield Ghostwalk, Zollicoffer Park, Nancy, Nov. Sheltowee Artisans Art Fair, Center for Rural Development, Nov. 9-11. Christmas on the Square, Dec. Christmas Parade, downtown, Dec.
Lodging Acorn & Fox Inn Bed & Breakfast, 85 Noble Oaks Dr., Bronston, 8 units. Anchors Away, 2075 Lakeview Dr., 1 unit. The Barn at Redgate Suite, 200 Redgate Ln., 1 unit. Best Western Midtown Inn & Suites, 103 W. Jefferson Dr., 61 units. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 606.677.9000. Budget Inn, 1564 US 27S, 28 units. Comfort Inn, 82 Jolin Dr., 54 units. Country Inn & Suites, 515 US 27N, 52 units. Days Inn, 125 US 27N, 54 units. Doolin House Inn, 502 N. Main St., 5 units. Economy Inn, 422 Monticello St., 27 units. Hampton Inn, 4141 US 27S, 73 units. Hillcrest Motel, 1475 KY 80W, 11 units. Holiday Inn Express, 50 Stevie Lynn Dr., 75 units. Kay's Cabin, 1786 Bridge Hollow Rd., 1 unit. Knights Inn, 1532 US 27S, 47 units.
LAKE CUMBERLAND REALTY VACATION RENTALS 814 Colyer Rd., Bronston. CALL US FIRST for your VACATION RENTAL. Quality, clean properties. Also contact us for a great selection of vacation cottages & homes for sale. www.rentalslakecumberland. com lakecumberlandrealty.com 606.561.5335,800.688.5737 Lake Cumberland Rental Properties, 3260 & 3340 Ard Ridge Rd., Nancy, 2 units. Lee's Ford Marina Resort, KY 80W, Nancy, 20 units, rest. LinnView Retreat, 824 KY 837S, Nancy, 1 unit. Morris Lake House, 386 Cumberland Dr., Bronston, 1 unit. Quality Inn & Suites, 240 US 27N, 59 units. R Home For U, 990 Prather Dr., 1 unit. Red Roof Inn, 1201 US 27S, 80 units. Regency Inn, 60 US 27S, 31 units. Sackett's Lake Bluff Cabins, Vicki St., Nancy, 3 units. Starkey's Wooded Lake House, 480 Shoreline Dr., 1 unit.
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Super 8, 601 US 27S, 61 units. Triple Springs Crossing, 3841 Beech Grove Rd., Science Hill, 3 units. Vacation Ventures, 31 Forest Park Dr., Nancy, 1 unit. Waitsboro House, 351 Old Waitsboro Rd., Bronston, 1 unit. Woodson Bend Resort, KY 790, Bronston, 60 units, rest.
Restaurants Amon's Bakery, 1900 US 27S. Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant, 918 US 27S. Family Diner & Bakery, 9249 KY 80W, Nancy. King Buffet, 300 Sam Walton Dr. Life is Sweet, 58 Public Sq. Lite Side, 204 E. Mt. Vernon St. Lynn's Lunchbox, 101 S. Maple St. Old Town Deli, 230 E. Mt. Vernon St. Oran's Wagon Wheel Restaurant, 10475 US 27N, Eubank. Peking Chinese Restaurant, 1004 US 27S. Ruckel's Restaurant, 192 KY 70W, Eubank. SomerGrill, 370 US 27S. Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, 70 Sonny's Way. Track's End Restaurant, 233 Parkers Mill Way. VIP's Place, 1480 KY 90W, Bronston. 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, Frisch's, Gold Star Chili, Golden Corral, Hardee's, KFC, Krystal, Little Caesar's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Mr. Gatti's, Papa John's, Penn Station, Pizza Hut, Quizno's, Ruby Tuesday, Sonic, Schlotzky's, Subway, Taco Bell, Tumbleweed, Wendy's, White Castle.
Shopping & Entertainment 27 Twin Drive-In Theatre, 5072 US 27S. Briar Bowl Lanes, 1084 US 27S. Caney Fork Sportsman Center, 121 W. University Dr. Cedar Creek Vineyards, 294 Cedar Creek Ln. Heritage Christian Book Store, 304 Sallee St. Lake Cumberland Flea Market, 95 Super Service Dr. Lake Cumberland Outdoors, 2234 KY 90, Bronston. The Mole Hole of Somerset, 370 US 27S. North 27 Antique Mall, 2330 KY 2227. The Olde Farmhouse, 104 Ringgold Rd. Papa Bear's Pizza & Family Fun Center, 75 Commercial Dr. Paul's Discount, 1616 US 2227N. Pine Cone Primitives, 409 Monticello St. The Pink Bee, 1424 US 27S. Showplace Cinema, Somerset Mall. Simply the Best, Grand Central Place. Sinking Valley Winery, 6515 KY 461. Somerset Cinemas 8, 100 Mercury Blvd. Somerset Mall, 4150 US 27S. Somerset Peddler's Mall, 345 US 27N.
Boating & Camping Cumberland Point Campground & RV Resort, 344 Daws Ridge Rd., Nancy, 15 sites. Lake Cumberland RV Park, 499 Gibson Ln., Bronston, 72 sites. Lee's Ford Marina, KY 80W, Nancy. Pulaski County Park, KY 80W, 45 sites, prim. sites. Somerset KY RV Park, 794 Meadow Dr., 12 sites. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Campsites on Lake Cumberland: Cumberland Point, KY 80W, KY 235 S. 1 mi., KY 761 W. 8 mi., 30 sites, ramp. Fishing Creek, KY 80W, KY 1248 N. 3 mi., 48 sites, ramp. Waitsboro, US 27S, 25 sites, ramp. U.S. Forest Service Campsites on Lake Cumberland: Bee Rock, KY 192W, 26 sites, ramp. Little Lick, KY 192E, FS 122 S. 5 mi., 8 sites, horse camp.
Golf 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, rest. Waitsboro Hills Golf Course, 795 Slate Branch Rd., 18 holes. Woodson Bend Resort, KY 790, Bronston, 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Bear Wallow Farm, 1225 Piney Grove Rd, Nancy. Haney's Appledale Farm, 8350 KY 80W, Nancy. Pulaski County Park, KY 80W. Disc golf, hiking trails. Somerset Skateboard Park, KY 2277, adjacent to SomerSplash Waterpark.
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1030 KY 2227. Water park with Bowl Slide, Speed Slide, 3 Body Slides, Tube Slide, Kiddie Play Area, Wave Pool &Lazy River. Memorial Day-Labor Day. Adm. fee. www.somersplash.com somersplash@ cityofsomerset.com. 606.679.7946.
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Burnside Pop. 611. Pulaski County. US 27, KY 90, S. of Somerset, at Lake Cumberland. Old Burnside, settled about 1800, was covered by the lake & the town was relocated about 1950. Moist (Pulaski Co. Dry). Eastern Time.
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522 Ogden St., Somerset, KY 42501. somersetcvb@lakecumberlandtourism.com www.lakecumberlandtourism.com 606.679.6394, 800.642.6287. See Ad. n Burnside Tourism Commission, PO Box 8, Burnside, KY 42519. 606.561.7117, 800.240.2531.
State Park General Burnside Island State Park
US 27, 8 mi. S. of Somerset on Lake Cumberland. Park named for Union Gen. A.E. Burnside who had Civil War hdqts. in area. He has gone down in history, not for military exploits, but for his beard & moustache worn with clean shaven chin, called a "burnsider," now sideburns. Park Features: 430 acres. Fishing, marina near park with slips & rentals, picnic shelters, playground, boat ramp, fish cleaning facilities, bathhouse. Most facilities are seasonal. Apr. 1-Oct. 31. Camping: 94 sites, 8 prim. sites. (Resv. available). Golf: 18 holes.
Lodging A Better Rental at Lake Cumberland, 2650 Roberts Bend Rd., 11 units. Burnside 7 Gables Motel, 8064 S. Main St., 30 units. Countryside Cottages, 266 Lewis Bray Rd., 1 unit. Cumberland Cove Cottages, 620 Coomer Rd., 6 units. Cumberland Hillside Hideaway, 212 Pebble Dr., 1 unit.
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45 Glen Eagle Dr. 3 deluxe queen guest rooms with own deck & view of Lake Cumberland. Satellite TV, wi-fi, hot tub. Bait & Hook Fishing Guide Service. BBAK member. www.eaglesviewbnb.com 606.561.7834, 877.767.9966. See Ad, Page 7. Lake Cumberland Resort, 500 Roberts Bend Rd., 36 units, rest. Lost Lodge Resort, 265 Lost Lodge Rd., 18 units. Sanders Motel, 7892 US 27S, 8 units. Southfork Log Cabins, 56 Narrows Rd., 3 units. Villager Resort, KY 90, 25 units. Whispering Woods Cottage, 239 Enchanted Forest Way, 1 unit. Whitmire Properties, 2340 Roberts Bend Rd., 1 unit.
Restaurants The End Zone, 120 Stone Crest Dr. El Taxco Mexican Bar & Grill, 120 Strunk Stone Rd. Ginny's Diner, 8224 US 27S. Goodie Shack, 7788 US 27S. Guthrie's River House, 6075 US 27S. Los Primos Mexican Grill, 8100 US 27S. Sully's, 100 Stone Crest Dr.
Shopping & Entertainment Lake Cumberland Speedway, 1 Race Track Rd. Shoppers Paradise Flea Market, 6320 US 27S. Slick Hobbies, 8591 US 27S.
Boating & Camping Burnside Marina, 680 W. Lakeshore Dr., rest.
Golf GENERAL BURNSIDE ISLAND STATE PARK GOLF COURSE
Outdoor Adventure U.S. Forest Service Recreation Area: Alpine, US 27S, picnicking, horseshoes, playing field, shelter.
Stearns/Whitley City Stearns: Pop. 1,586. McCreary County. 1 mi. W. of US 27, S. of Whitley City. Dry. Eastern Time. Whitley City: Pop. 1,111. McCreary County seat. 9 mi. S. of KY 90 on US 27. Dry. Eastern Time.
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Brochures, accommodations, attractions including Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Blue Heron Mining Camp, Barthell Mining Camp, Big South Fork Scenic Railway, whitewater rafting, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, camping, fishing, hunting, golf, Stearns National Historic District, McCreary County Museum & Daniel Boone National Forest. PO Box 62, 14 Geary Ave., Whitley City, KY 42653. www.mccrearytourism.com 606.376.3008, 888.284.3718.
Airport McCreary County Airport, off KY 92E, Pine Knot. General aviation. 3,000 ft. runway.
National Recreation Area Big South Fork National River & 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. The Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area was authorized by Congress in 1974 & includes 119,000 acres of natural wilderness, rivers & back country in SE. Ky. & NE. Tenn. managed by the Natl. Park Service. The Big South Fork River & its tributaries have carved a series of spectacular gorges. The area is full of fascinating geological, botanical & 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 & logged. Park Features: Kentucky Visitor Center open daily May-Oct. Big South Fork Area, camping, 150 mi.of hiking & 170 mi. of horse trails, picnicking, fishing (smallmouth bass, rock bass, bream, walleye), mountain biking, canoeing, swimming, boating, hunting. Blue Heron Coal Mining Camp, KY 742 off US 27. 9 mi. SW. of Stearns, accessed by car or the Big South Fork Scenic Railway. Blue Heron, better known locally as Mine 18, serves as the centerpiece of the Ky. portion of the park. The outdoor museum illustrates the rugged & isolated life in the Blue Heron mining community which operated from 1938 to 1962 & employed 300. Recorded voices of the people who lived & worked in the mining community tell their story from inside "ghost structures" representing the simple homes, church, school & other buildings. The tram bridge that once hauled the coal cars to the processing tipple remains. Carved into the side of the mountain is Mine 18, a deep coal mine where visitors can enter its face to see & hear what it was like to work below the earth's surface. Yahoo Falls, NW. of Whitley City on KY 700 is the site of Kentucky's highest waterfall. Accessible by car.
Points of Interest Barthell Coal Mining Camp, KY 742, Stearns. Reconstructed 1902 mining camp, company store, 12 miner's houses, schoolhouse & 1909-34 antique cars. Tues.-Sun. 10-4.
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1 mi. W. of US 27 in downtown Stearns. Ride the rails into one of the most unique national attractions in the U.S. The open & enclosed car excursion train winds through 16 mi. of rugged beauty in the Cumberland River Gorge of the Big South Fork Natl. River & Recreation Area to the restored Blue Heron mining camp . (An official NPS concessionaire). Open Apr.-Dec. 100 Henderson St., Stearns, KY 42647. www.bsfsry.com 606.376.5330, 800.462.5664. McCreary County Museum, KY 1651, Stearns. In the 1907 Stearns Coal & Lumber Company office building. Apr.-Nov. Tues.-Sat. 9-4, Sun. noon-4 (closed Thanksgiving). Adm. $5.
Special Events Stearns Homecoming & Heritage Days, Stearns, 1st wk. July. McCreary County Fair, Whitley City, July 10-14. Blazin' Bluegrass Festival, Sandhill Park, Whitley City, Sept. McCreary Fest, Whitley City, 1st Sat. Oct. Halloween Train Rides, Big South Fork Scenic Railway, Stearns, last 3 Fri. & Sat. Oct. Santa Express, Big South Fork Scenic Railway, Stearns, 1st 3 Sat. Dec Winterfest, Whitley City, 2nd Sat. Dec.
Lodging 8801 US 27S. This 18-hole par 71 regulation course, designed by Brian Ault, was completely renovated in 2008. On an island surrounded by Lake Cumberland, this a must see! www.parks.ky.gov 606.561.4104.
Barthell Coal Mining Camp, KY 742, Stearns, 12 units, rest. Big South Fork Motor Lodge, 136 Bruce St., Stearns, 21 units. Eagle Falls Lodge & RV Campground, 11251 KY 90, Parkers Lake, 50 units, rest., 43 sites. Executive South Fork Inn, 1116 US 27N, Whitley City, 58 units. 115
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735 Taylor Branch Rd., Parkers Lake. Three bedroom 1920 log house with breakfast room & fireplaces at Good Spring Farm, near Cumberland Somerset Falls. A hideaway for walks along cliffs, through forests toBurnside water falls, rock houses, wildlife areas & fishing ponds. BBAK member. www.farmhouseinnbb.com 606.376.7383. See Ad, Page 7. Stearns/Whitley City Parkland Motel, 1950 US 27S, Stearns, 51 units.
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Golf Stearns Golf Club, 311 Clubhouse Dr., Stearns, 9 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Beaver Creek Wildlife Management Area, US 27S, FS 50 to W. side of area, KY 90 & FS 817 to E. side. 17,753 acres in Daniel Boone Natl. Forest. Quality deer management. Special regulations. Hiking, horseback riding, trout fishing, prim. camping. U.S. Forest Service. Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail, a 270 mi. trail running the entire length of the Daniel Boone Natl. Forest, links many of the forest's developed recreation areas. Sheltowee, meaning "Big Turtle," was the Indian name given to Daniel Boone by the Shawnee who adopted him as the son of Blackfish, the great war chief. U.S. Forest Service Recreation Areas: Hemlock Grove, KY 92W, left on KY 1363 11.4 mi., right on FS 564 1.2 mi., left on FS 137 2.6 mi., picnic shelter, access to Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. Natural Arch Scenic Area, US 27N, left on KY 927 1.7 mi. 945 acres. Magnificent sandstone arch, picnic shelter, amphitheater, hiking. $3 per vehicle.
For information about Kentucky State Parks visit www.parks.ky.gov or call 800.255.PARK
n Russell County Tourist Commission, PO Box 64, Russell Springs, KY 42642. 888.833.4220.
Airport Russell County Airport, KY 92, 2 mi. NW.
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5465 State Park Rd., W. of Somerset, S. of Jamestown, off US 127S. A 3,117 acre park on shores of Lake Cumberland. Open year-round. www.parks.ky.gov 270.343.3111, 800.325.1709. See Ad, Page 5. Park Features: State Dock marina with covered & open slips, ramps, ski & houseboats, fishing, pontoon boat rentals, tennis, hiking, horseback riding, picnic shelter, playground, planned recreation, nature & multi-purpose centers, community pool with bathhouse, shuffleboard, mini-golf, disk golf, grocery. Some activities & facilities are seasonal. Indoor lodge swimming pool, skylight, atrium, game room & outside deck. Meeting & banquet facilities. Lodging: Lodge & cottages. Lure Lodge, 63 rooms, pool rooms served by glass-backed elevator. Pumpkin Creek Lodge, 13 rooms. Restaurant, gift shops, meeting rooms, recreation room. Cottages, 30 one, two & three-bedroom. Handicap access. Open year-round. Camping: Mid. Mar.-Oct. 31. 129 sites, most with util., tent camping. (Resv. available).
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Special Events "Catch a Rainbow" Kids Fishing Derby, Wolf Creek Natl. Fish Hatchery, June 2. Lakefest, Monument Sq., July 4-7. 127 Corridor Sale, US 127, Aug. 2-5.
Lodging Anchor Inn, 1655 KY 92S, 10 units, rest. Big Hickory Cottages, Scott Chapel Rd., 4 units. Jamestown Court Motel, 217 N. Main St., 17 units.
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3677 KY 92S. 40 room lodge motel with conference room, 2 & 3 bedroom cabins, restaurant, pool, playground, tennis court, fuel pier, ship store, overnight dockage, fishing guides, pontoon boat rentals. www.jamestown-marina.com 270.343.5253, 800.830.5131. See Ad. Lake Cumberland Country Cottages, 6688 US 127S, 3 units.
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Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Pkwy., US 127, KY 90, KY 80 & KY 76. 50,250 acres. South Central Kentucky's magnificent lake extends from Wolf Creek Dam S. to Russell Springs & Jamestown into 7 counties & upstream for over 100 mi. E. to the vicinity of Somerset & finally to the area of Cumberland Falls. Shoreline over 1,200 mi. It is one of the top scenic fishing lakes in America. Fishing (5 species of bass, walleye, crappie, trout). Wolf Creek Dam across the Cumberland River, US 127 S. of Jamestown, 258 ft. high, 5,736 ft. long. Completed in 1950. Wolf Creek Dam Powerhouse & Overlook, US 127S. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Points of Interest Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Visitor/Environmental Education Center, US 127, 13 mi. S., below Wolf Creek Dam. Visitors Center & hatchery. Visitor Center May-Oct. daily 8-5, Nov.-Apr. daily 8-4. Hatchery daily 7-3:30. Free.
5465 State Park Rd., off US 127S, S. of Jamestown on Lake Cumberland. 63 room Lure Lodge, 13 room Pumpkin Creek Lodge, restaurant, indoor pool, 30 cottages. Activities Center, marina, campground, horseback riding. www.parks.ky.gov 270.343.3111, 800.325.1709. See Ad, Page 5. 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.
Restaurants FishTales, Wolf Creek Marina, 782 Island Ramp Rd. Jamestown Cafe, 301 N. Main St. Manners Cafe & Soda Shop, 322 Monument Sq. Rowena Landing, Lake Cumberland State Resort Park. State Dock Grill, State Dock, 6365 State Park Rd. Waterfront Cafe, Jamestown Resort, 3677 KY 92S. Familiar Food: US 127, Giovanni's, Lee's Famous Recipe.
Shopping & Entertainment Kentucky Off-Track Betting, 628 N. Main St. Lake Cumberland Country Store, 6688 US 127S. Mini Indy Go Kart Track & Family Fun Center, 2367 US 127N. Sarah's Cards & Gifts, 61 N. Main St. Ship's Store, Jamestown Resort, 3677 KY 92S.
Lake CumberLand - HOuSebOaT CaPITaL OF THe WOrLd! Choose a 3, 4 or 7 night vacation, then kick back and enjoy natural beauty, luxurious accommodations and unmatched southern hospitality. Call us today!
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6365 State Park Rd. Ice, groceries, snacks, quality apparel, souvenirs, fishing licenses, cold drinks, water skiing & fishing equipment, gasoline & diesel fuel. www.statedock.com 888.STATEDOCK (888.782.8336). See Ad.
Boating & Camping Foggy Bottom RV Park 310 Kaufman Rd., 20 sites.
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3677 KY 92S. Luxury houseboat rentals. 6 private cabins (sleeps 12), fly bridge, hot tub, air conditioning, full kitchen & all the comforts of home floating on beautiful Lake Cumberland. www.jamestown-marina. com 270.343.5253, 800.830.5131. See Ad, Page 116.
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Located inside Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, US 127. Rentals include luxury houseboats, ski boats, pontoons & fishing boats. Full service marina, shipstore, restaurant & rental slips. www.statedock. com 888.STATEDOCK (888.782.8336). See Ad, Page 117. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Campsites on Lake Cumberland: Kendall, US 127 at Wolf Creek Dam, 118 sites, 2 ramps.
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782 Island Ramp Rd., KY 80 to KY 3262 to KY 196 to Jabez-Cave Springs Rd. Renovated full-service marina, modern shipstore, unique restaurant with covered outdoor dining, launch ramp, rental pontoons, overnight & annual slips. www.wolfcreekmarina.com 270.866.3634. Woodland Hills Campground, 7389 US 127S, 10 sites.
Golf The Links at Lily Creek Resort, KY 92, 18 holes.
Russell Springs Pop. 2,441. Russell County. US 127, KY 80, N. of Lake Cumberland & Lake Cumberland State Resort. Dry. Central Time.
Information
n Russell County Tourist Commission, PO Box 64, Russell Springs, KY 42642. 888.833.4220.
Points of Interest The Rockhouse, KY 379, Creelsboro. The Creelsboro Arch, a huge natural limestone formation.
Special Events Russell County Fair, Veterans' Fairgrounds, June 4-9. 127 Corridor Sale, US 127, Aug. 2-5. Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival, Indian Hills Resort, Aug.
Lodging Alligator Inn, KY 76S, 20 units. Cumberland Lodge, 720 US 127N, 53 units. Indian Hills Resort, 2108 KY 1383, 16 units. Lakepointe Resort, 1583 KY 1383, 22 units. Springs Motel, 115 Steve Wariner Dr., 28 units.
Restaurants China Cafe, Key Village Shopping Center. Coe's Steak House, 2961 KY 80E. Country Cafe, 4152 KY 76S. The Cove Steak House & Grill, 145 W. Steve Wariner Dr. Hillbilly Cafe, 2475 US 127S. The Porch, 234 Steve Dr. Familiar Food: US 127, Arby's, Little Caesar's, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Anna's Garden, 2349 US 127S. Key Twin Cinema, Key Village Shopping Center. Lake Country Outdoors, 2573 US 127S. Laker Lanes, 2481 Lakeway Dr. The Mantle Gift Shop, 3213 US 127S. Star Theater, 546 Main St.
Boating & Camping Eagle's Nest RV Park, 3142 US 127S, 10 sites.
INDIAN HILLS RESORT/ALLIGATOR II MARINA & KOA 11 mi. SE. via KY 80, KY 910, KY 76, KY 1383, on Lake Cumberland. Full serv. marina, houseboat, fishing boat & pontoon rental, restaurant, open & covered slips, 26' x 80' slips. Furnished 1-3 bdrm. cabins, lakeside log cabins. KOA Apr. 1-Oct. 15. 150 campsites, mini-golf, pool, tennis. Follow signs. www.indianhillsresort.com 877.363.9911, marina 270.866.6616, KOA 270.866.5616. Pinecrest RV Park & Cabins, 1080 KY 1383, 55 sites, 15 cabins. Wolfcreek Campground, 4214 KY 1383, 16 prim. sites.
Golf Lakewood Country Club, 4214 KY 379, 18 holes. 118
Outdoor Adventure Lily Creek Pay Lake & Riding Stable, 993 Old Clear Springs Rd.
Monticello Pop. 6,188. Wayne County seat, est. 1800. KY 90, S. of Lake Cumberland. Dry. Eastern Time.
Information
n Monticello/Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, 120 S. Main St., Monticello, KY 42633. 606.348.3064.
Airport Wayne County Airport, KY 1275, off KY 90 1/4 mi. NW. General aviation. 4,000 ft. runway.
Points of Interest Mill Springs Park, KY 1275 off KY 90N. Civil War battle site. 1840 mill still grinds cornmeal powered by 40 ft. overshot water wheel. Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park, Michigan Ave. 86 acres. Tennis, horseshoes, softball, playground, picnicking, mini golf, hiking trails. "Raccoon" John Smith Cabin, Michigan Ave. Log cabin built by famous Baptist preacher who helped organize the 1st Christian Church in 1831. Wayne County Museum, 75 N. Main St. Local history museum housed in the former Hotel Breeding. Tues.-Sat. 10-4. Free.
Special Events Heart of Lake Cumberland SpringFest, May. Cornbread Festival, Mill Springs Park, Memorial Day wknd. Wayne County Fair & Horse Show, Memorial Park, July. Pittsburg Marine Thanksgiving Fishing Tournament, Conley Bottom Marina, Nov. 24. Christmas Parade, 1st Fri. Dec.
Lodging Camplin's Cumberland Retreat, 44 Camplin Rd., 3 units. Conley Bottom Resort, 736 KY 1275N, 11 units. Fairchild's Bed & Breakfast, 302 S. Main St., 3 units. Golden Pond Resort, KY 1275, 16 units. Lake Cumberland Inn, 2030 KY 90E Bypass, 60 units. Monticello Motel, 254 N. Main St., 30 units. A Raven's Nest, 364 Eagle Creek Dr., 3 units.
Restaurants El Cazador, 1077 N. Main St. The Family Diner, 576 KY 3106. Familiar Food: Burger King, Dairy Queen, Domino's, Hardee's, Huddle House, Lee's Famous Recipe, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Contented Heart Quilt Shoppe, 24 N. Main St. Country at Heart, 237 Cumberland Crossing. Garrett's Apple Barn, 2823 KY 1275. Margaret's Gift Shop, 2101 N. Main St. Reed's Grocery & Bait, 515 N. Main St.
Boating & Camping Beaver Creek Resort, 8929 KY 92W, rest. Conley Bottom Marina & Campground, 736 KY 1275N, 100 sites. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Campsites on Lake Cumberland: Fall Creek Recreation Area, KY 90 NE. 1 mi., KY 1275 6 mi. NE., N. on KY 2393, 10 sites, ramp.
Golf & Tennis Monticello Country Club, KY 90 Bypass, 9 holes. Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park, Michigan Ave., 3 lighted courts.
Albany Pop. 2,033. Clinton County seat, est. 1838. US 127, KY 90. 12 mi. S. of Wolf Creek Dam & Lake Cumberland. NW. of Dale Hollow Lake. Dry. Central Time.
Information
n Albany/Clinton
County Chamber of Commerce, 28 Welcome Center Dr., Albany, KY 42602. 877.595.2537.
Airport Dale Hollow Regional Airport, SW. of KY 738. General aviation. 3,380 ft. lighted runway.
Points of Interest 76 Falls, KY 734 off US 127, N. of Albany. Indian Creek spills into Lake Cumberland, originally 76 ft., now 35-40 ft. Roadside park, picnicking, rest rooms.
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Special Events Clinton County Fair, Fairgrounds, 3rd wk. June. 127 Corridor Sale, US 127, Aug. 2-5. Roller Coaster Fair Yard Sale, Sept.
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33rd year. Located on & around the square in Albany on US 127. Arts & crafts, live music, parade, games, contest, 5K run. Oct. 19-20. PO Box 188, Albany, KY 42602. www.foothillsfestival.com 606.387.8724. KFEA member. See Ad, Page 9.
Lodging Best Western Albany Garden Inn, 935 Soma Ln., 54 units. www. bestwesternkentucky.com 606.387.7238. Branham Motel, US 127N, 19 units.
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115 Grider Hill Lodge Rd. A variety of lakefront & lake view lodging options from the historic Lodge, built in 1952 in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright, to the recently renovated Sassafras Suites. All walking distance to the docks. www.griderhillmarina.com 866.387.5501. See Ad, Page 119. Indian Creek Lodge, Grider Hill Marina, KY 734, 34 units, rest. Royal Inn, 118 Burkesville Rd., 17 units.
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7613 Wisdom Dock Rd. Wisdom Resort offers vacations on beautiful Dale Hollow Lake for any budget. Stay in one of our 11 lakeside cabins & enjoy the view of Dale Hollow Lake as you relax on the deck. www. wisdomresort.com 606.387.5821, 800.840.8523. See Ad, Page 119. Wolf River Resort, KY 738, 28 units, rest.
Restaurants Indian Creek Restaurant, Grider Hill Marina & Resort, 115 Grider Hill Lodge Rd. Jones Restaurant, 1000 Tennessee Rd. Lighthouse Restaurant, Wisdom Resort, 7613 Wisdom Dock Rd. Majors Pizza, 100 Westview Shopping Center. Familiar Food: Burger King, Lee's Famous Recipe, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment The Klassic Shop, 114 Washington St.
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115 Grider Hill Lodge Rd. Luxury houseboat rentals offering all of the conveniences of home. Slips for any size boat, all with access to water, electric, cable TV & wireless internet. Wooded RV & primitive campsites. www.griderhillmarina.com 866.387.5501. See Ad, Page 119. Ryan's RV Park, 615 Conner Ridge Rd., 25 sites.
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7613 Wisdom Dock Rd. Wisdom Resort on beautiful Dale Hollow Lake offers the absolute best value in luxury or economy houseboat rentals with vacations for any budget. Slips, ship's store & restaurant. www. wisdomresort.com 606.387.5821, 800.840.8523. See Ad, Page 119.
Golf Mountain View Golf Course, 4601 Duvall Valley Rd., 18 holes.
Burkesville Pop. 1,521. Cumberland County seat, est. 1810. KY 61 & KY 90, on the Cumberland River. W. of Lake Cumberland & N. of Dale Hollow Lake. 3 mi. N. on KY 61. Dry. Central Time.
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n CUMBERLAND COUNTY TOURISM & CONVENTION COMMISSION
120 Driftwood Dr., Burkesville, KY 42717. For detailed information on events or area interests, including Cumberland River, Dale Hollow Lake & the Cumberland River Bluegrass Festival e-mail tourism@ cumberlandcounty.com or visit www.cumberlandcounty.com/tg 270.864.5890. See Ad.
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KY 90 to KY 449 to KY 1206, 30 mi. S. of Lake Cumberland, 12 mi. SW. Located on 3,398 acres. 60 room lodge with restaurant & meeting facility. Open year-round. www.parks.ky.gov 270.433.7431, 800.325.2282. See Ad, Page 5. Park Features: Marina, 200 covered slips, pontoon boat rentals, 2 launch ramps, shower house, fishing, picnicking, hiking, horse-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 camper cabins. (Resv. available). Golf: 18 holes, pro shop, rental clubs & carts. Special Park Events: Valentine's Weekend, Feb. 10-12. Horsecamper's Reunion, Oct. 5-7. Haunted Hollow Hotel, Oct. 27. New Year's Eve Celebration, Dec. 31-Jan.1.
Lake Dale Hollow Lake
KY 61, off KY 90, S. of Burkesville. KY 553 or KY 738, off US 127, W. of Albany. 27,700 acres. Northern portion is in Cumberland & Clinton Cos. Dale Hollow is famous for the world record smallmouth bass catch, almost 12 lbs. Dale Hollow Dam on the Obey River is in Tenn. Completed 1943. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Points of Interest Cumberland County Historical Museum, Burkesville City Park. Housed in early 1800s Appalachian log cabin. Site of 1st American Oil Well, off KY 61, 3 mi. N. on Renox Creek.
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Kentucky's Southern Shorelines Special Events State Park Events, Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park. European Riders Rally, Veteran's Memorial Park, 3rd wknd. May. Southern Kentucky Classic Softball Tournament, 1st wknd. July. Cumberland County Fair & Horse Show, last wk. July. Cumberland River Bluegrass Festival, 3rd wknd. Sept. Roller Coaster Fair Yard Sale, KY 90, Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Christmas Celebration, 2nd wk. Dec.
Mud Camp Creek Wildlife Management Area, KY 90, 5.5 mi. W. of Burkesville, left on KY 100 4 mi. to Wisdom Rd. 572 acres. From steep, narrow forested ridges to narrow valleys. 40 acres of open land along the Cumberland River. Fishing (trout), prim. camping, hiking. No vehicles. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
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Lodging Alpine Resort, 700 Hill St., 26 units. Cabin Fever Lodging, 243 Davidson Rd., 2 units. Copper Hollow Bed & Breakfast, 3462 State Park Rd., 5 units.
Restaurants Capp's BBQ, 920 N. Main St. Hamilton's BBQ, 211 Hill St. Island View Restaurant, Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park. Jones' Restaurant, 225 N. Main St.
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KY 90 to KY 449 to KY 1206 on Dale Hollow Lake. 60 room Mary Ray Oaken Lodge, all rooms with patio or balcony, conference center for 250, restaurant, pool. Marina, campground. www.parks.ky.gov 270.433.7431, 800.325.2282. See Ad, Page 5. Fisherman's Cove, 2687 Celina Rd., 1 unit. Riverfront Lodge, 305 Keen St., 40 units. Timber Ridge Lodge, 20 Timber Ridge Ln., 4 units.
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Shopping & Entertainment Country Peddler, 212 Court House Sq. Yellow Ribbon Trading Post, 9699 Glasgow Rd., Marrowbone.
Boating & Camping Dale Hollow Rentals, 1964 State Park Rd. Dale Hollow State Park Marina, 5970 State Park Rd. Hendricks Creek Resort, 945 Hendricks Creek Rd.
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9 mi. S. KY 61 & KY 449. Dry storage units, boat moorage slips, marina, houseboats, pontoon, fishing boats, groc., bait, floating restaurant, luxury log cabins, special rates for business groups. Lakefront camping, water, elec., sewer, showers. Mar. 20-Oct. 30. 3622 Sulphur Creek Rd., Burkesville, KY 42717. www.sulphurcreek.com/ktg scr@duo-county.com 270.433.7272. See Ad.
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Campbellsville Pop. 9,108. Taylor County seat, est. 1817. US 68, KY 55, N. of Green River Lake State Park. Moist (Taylor Co. Dry). Eastern Time.
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n TAYLOR COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSION
For information on Taylor County & its many attributes visit us at 325 E. Main St., Campbellsville, KY 42718. www.campbellsvilleky. com 800.738.4719. See Ad.
Airport Taylor County Airport, US 68, 2 mi. E. General aviation. 5,003 ft. runway.
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Bowling Gree Off KY 55, S. of Campbellsville on KY 1061. 1,331 acres on Franklin lake Morgantown shore, 8,200 acre lake.
Green River Lake State Park
Park Features: Sand beach, fishing, launches, marina, bathhouses, 35 mi. hiking, bike & equestrian trails, gift shop, mini-golf, planned Morgan recreation, picnic shelter, playgrounds. Camping: 157 sites (Resv. available). Special Park Events: Campers Appreciation Weekend, Apr. 27-29. TC Armed Forces Weekend, May 18-20. H 231 Kid's Outdoor Day, June 2. Halloween in the Park, Oct. 19-21. 79 NA M H
Outdoor Adventure Dale Hollow Lake Wildlife Management Area, KY 449 to Scott-Finley Rd. or KY 61 to Casey Branch Rd., 5,630 acres. Terrain varies from gently rolling creek bottoms to steep ridges. Fishing, boating, camping. US Army Corps of Engineers, Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
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5970 State Park Rd. 18 hole par 72 regulation course on a rolling terrain. The longest Kentucky State Park course with beautiful views & well placed bunkers. Golf pro shop, rental clubs, pull & riding carts. Lodging available. www.parks.ky.gov 866.909.7888. See Ad, Page 5.
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3622 Sulphur Creek Rd., at Sulphur Creek Resort on Dale Hollow Lake. Catfish buffets served in casual atmosphere. Carry-outs, courtesy boat slips. Open daily in season. Breakfast buffet wknds. in July. scr@ duo-county.com www.sulphurcreek.com/ktg 270.433.7272. See Ad. Familiar Food: Pizza Hut, Subway.
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Veteran's Memorial Park, Upper River St., on the banks of the Cumberland River. Ball fields, basketball, tennis, picnicking.
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Lake Green River Lake
Off KY 55, S. of Campbellsville. 8,210 acres. Lake extends from Taylor Co. into Adair Co. Fishing (crappie, bass, muskie), marina, camping. Green River Dam is S. of Campbellsville, off KY 55, 141 ft. high, 2,350 ft. long, completed 1969. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Green River Lake Visitors Center, KY 55. Exhibits by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Atkinson-Griffin House Museum, restored 1840 log cabin which served as Civil War hospital. Free.
Points of Interest Campbellsville University, 1 University Dr. Est. 1906. 4 yr., associate, bachelors & masters degrees, coed, Ky. Baptist affiliated. Enrolls 3,000. Homeplace on Green River, 6045 New Columbia Rd. A working farm museum on 180 acres. By appt. Jacob Hiestand House Museum, 1075 Campbellsville Bypass. Restored 1823 federal style German stone house & kitchen. Tues.Sat. 10-3. Guided tours $3. Tebbs Bend, KY 55S. Civil War battle site. Driving tour brochure available.
Special Events Highway 55 Yard Sale, KY 55, Apr. Muskie Cabin Fever Challenge, Apr. Main Street Saturday Night, 1st Sat. Apr.-Oct. Crappie USA Fishing Tournament, Apr. 21. 400 Mile Sale, US 68/80, May 31-June 3. Taylor County Fair, 1st wk. June. 4th of July Celebration, July. Fall Heritage Festival, Homeplace on Green River, Sept. Tebbs Bend Flea Market, Tebbs Bend Rd., Sept. Green River Arts & Crafts Festival, Taylor Co. High School, Nov.
Lodging Best Western Campbellsville Lodge, 1400 E. Broadway, 60 units. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 270.465.7001. Emerald Isle Resort & Marina, KY 372, 10 units, rest. 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.
Restaurants Cafe Bonin, 128 E. Main St. Colton's Steak House & Grill, 399 Campbellsville Bypass. Creek Side Family Restaurant, 1837 New Lebanon Rd. Fiesta Mexico, 1307 E. Broadway. Happy Days Restaurant, 229 E. Main St. Orville's, 402 S. Central Ave. Pancho's Mexican Restaurant, 615 E. Broadway. Familiar Food: Arby's, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Domino's, Druthers, Godfather 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.
Shopping & Entertainment Back Country Soaps, 6813 Liberty Rd. Campbellsville Cherry Reproductions, 3380 Saloma Rd. Campbellsville Handmade Cherry Furniture, 600 Water Tower Bypass. Campbellsville Peddlers Mall, 400 Campbellsville Bypass. Cozy Comforts, 305 E. Main St. Crazy Horse Archery & Tackle, 2422 New Columbia Rd. 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. The Tulip Tree, 119 E. Main St.
Boating & Camping Emerald Isle Resort & Marina, KY 372. Green River Marina & Resort, 2892 Lone Valley Rd., 8 units, 68 sites. Heartland RV Park, 278 Heartland Dr., 86 sites. Indian Ridge Campground, 300 Campground Rd., 96 sites. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Campsites on Green River Lake: Pike Ridge, KY 70 to KY 76, turn on Pike's Ridge Rd., 8 mi., 60 sites, ramp. Smith Ridge, KY 372 3 mi. S., 80 sites, ramps.
Golf Blue Hole Golf, 125 Range Rd., driving range. Miller Park Golf Course, Miller Park Rd., 9 hole par 3.
Outdoor Adventure Big Cat Pay Lake, 8521 Liberty Rd. Green River Lake Wildlife Management Area, 10 mi. S. 21,355 acres. Quality deer management. Special regulations. Fishing, hiking. Handicap accessible. Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, managed by Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources. Green River Stables, 592 Robin Rd., 25 stalls, 50 sites. 122
Columbia Pop. 4,452. Adair County seat, est. 1801. KY 80, KY 55 & Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Pkwy., S. of Green River Lake. Dry. Central Time.
Information
n Columbia/Adair County Tourism Commission, 201 Burkesville St., PO Box 116, Columbia, KY 42728. 270.384.6020, 888.837.8012.
Airport Columbia/Adair County Airport, 735 Country Club Rd. General aviation. 2,630 ft. runway.
Points of Interest Janice Holt Giles House, KY 76, Knifley. Restored log home of the Kentucky author. Lindsey Wilson College, 210 Lindsey Wilson St. Est. 1903. Liberal arts, 4 yr. coed., United Methodist. Enrolls 1,900. John B. Begley Chapel designed by E. Fay Jones. Trabue Russell House, 201 Jamestown St. Built in 1821-23 by Daniel Trabue. History museum. Tours by appt.
Special Events Adair County Fair & Horse Show, July. Classic Car Show, Aug. Buy, Swap, Trade & Sell Days, Labor Day wknd. Mark Twain Band Festival, Sept. Giles Foundation Heritage Arts & Crafts Day, Janice Holt Giles House, Knifley, Oct. Folklore of the Old West Festival/Downtown Days, 2nd wknd. Oct. Christmas in Columbia, 1st Sat. Dec.
Lodging Best Western Columbia Inn, 710 Bomar Heights, 51 units. www. bestwesternkentucky.com 270.384.9744. Dreamland Motel, 510 Burkesville St., 20 units. Hill & Valley Farms Bed & Breakfast, 431 Wilson Rd., 3 units. Magnolia House Bed & Breakfast, 307 Merchant St., 3 units.
Restaurants Buffalo Hills, 906 Greensburg St. Cafe on the Square, 212 Public Sq. Fiesta Mexico Restaurant, 819 Jamestown St. O K Country Cooking, 2339 Campbellsville Rd. Pablo's Mexican Grill, 104 Public Sq. Tray's Garden Chinese Restaurant, 960 Jamestown St. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Eatza Pizza, Lee's Famous Recipe, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's.
Shopping & Entertainment Casey House Antiques, 1081 Edmonton Rd. Heart's Image Studio, 980 G. Taylor Rd. Highland Raku Studio, 7917 Burkesville Rd. Margie's Custom Wood Products, 2051 Mt. Tussell Rd., Knifley. Old Craftsman Furniture & Cabinet Shop, 3511 Holmes Bend Rd.
Boating & Camping Holmes Bend Marina & Resort, 5380 Holmes Bend Rd., 12 units, 125 sites. Three Springs RV Resort, 3680 Holmes Bend Rd., 27 sites. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Campsites on Green River Lake: Holmes Bend Campground, Holmes Bend Rd., 125 sites, ramp.
Golf The Pines at Lindsey Wilson, 275 Country Club Rd., 18 holes, rest.
Outdoor Adventure R. F. Tarter Wildlife Management Area, Dunnville Rd. (KY 206), NE of Columbia, 2.6 mi. on Dunville Rd., right on Damron Creek Rd. 2.4 mi. 1,171 acres. Steep with broad forested ridges & narrow valleys. No camping or vehicles. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Greensburg Pop. 2,163. Green County seat, est. 1794. US 68/KY 70 SE. of Campbellsville. Dry. Central Time.
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n Greensburg/Green County Chamber of Commerce, 110 W. Court St., Greensburg, KY 42743. 270.932.4298.
Points of Interest Foot Bridge, Courthouse Square. Built in 1928. Connects the square with the Old Depot, school & residential area. 445 ft. long, 38 ft. high. Possibly the only stationary foot bridge in Ky. Old Green County Courthouse, Courthouse Square. Oldest courthouse west of the Alleghenies, est. 1804. Natl. Reg. Walking Tour of National Register Sites, City Hall. Maps at City Hall, Old Courthouse & local businesses. City Hall Mon.-Fri 8-4, Sat. 8-noon. Free guided tours June-Aug. Mon.-Fri. 9-4. Free.
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Hickory Hills Country Club, 1552 Short Town Rd., 9 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Clementsville Motorsports, 1805 Casey Creek Rd. Sawmill Motocross, 2257 US 127 N. Sharp's ATV Riding Range, 479 Strong Branch Rd.
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Boating & Camping Central Kentucky Ag/Expo Center, 678 S. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd., 50 sites.
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Mammoth Cave & Nolin Lake area. Scenic highway routes, ferries, riverboat rides, marinas, canoeing, 75 mi. of horseback riding through Mammoth Cave National Park, cave tours, camping, hiking, lake cottages, B&B, ranger-led activities, pontoon & fishing boat rental & much more! www.cavesandlake.com edmonsonchambertourism@ windstream.net 800.624.8687.
National Park MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK
I-65 exit 53, W. on KY 70 from Cave City, I-65 exit 48, W. on Park City Rd. from Park City. 52,830 surface land acres in Edmonson, Barren & Hart Cos., S. of Nolin River Lake. Discovered about 1798, it was named a National Park in 1941. Mammoth Cave is a World Heritage Site & is the core area of an internationally recognized Biosphere Reserve. Open year-round. Mammoth Cave National Park, PO Box 7, 1 Mammoth Cave Pkwy., Mammoth Cave, KY 42259. www.nps.gov/maca 270.758.2180. Cave tour & campground reservations 877.444.6777. Park Features: Mammoth Cave, the longest cave system ever discovered on earth, with over 390 mi. charted on 5 levels. Mammoth Cave lies beneath 4 ridges, Flint Ridge, Joppa Ridge, Mammoth Cave Ridge & Toohey Ridge. 2 ferries cross the Green River, Houchins Ferry, Mar.-Nov., & Green River Ferry, year-round except Christmas, boat ramps. Fishing is permitted in the park without a license.
Overnight in Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
Hunting is prohibited. Surface activities, evening programs & guided walks, seasonal. Visitor Center open year-round except Christmas, hours vary by season. Lodging: Mammoth Cave Hotel, Heritage Trail Rooms & Sunset Lodge open almost year-round. Cottages available seasonally. Restaurants, unique gifts & regional crafts. Operated by Forever Resorts, an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service. www.mammothcavehotel.com 270.758.2225. Camping: Headquarters, 109 sites, Mar.-Nov. Houchins Ferry, 12 prim. sites, year-round except during adverse weather. Maple Springs, group & horse camping, Mar.-Nov. Day Use Area: Dennison Ferry, picnicking, canoe launch. Mammoth Cave Tours: Mammoth Cave National Park offers a number of guided cave tours that range in length from 1 1/4 hrs. & 1/4 mi. to 6-6 1/2 hrs. & 5 1/2 mi. The most popular tours, usually offered year-round, are: New Entrance, 2 hr., 3/4 mi., $12. Historic, 2 hr., 2 mi., $12. Frozen NiagaraTour, 1 1/4 hr., 1/4 mi., $10. The tours require physical stamina ranging from easy to extremely strenuous. In planning a cave trip, realistically consider your physical limitations. Park rangers do not recommend most cave trips for visitors who fear heights or close places and/or cannot climb steps. In addition, plan your caving attire so that you'll be safe & comfortable. Durable footwear suitable for walking is essential. In most areas of the cave, you'll be most comfortable if you wear long pants & take a sweater or jacket with you. Reduced rates for youth 6-12; children under 6 free. Half price for America the Beautiful Senior/Access Passports. Prices subject to change. Tour Information: 1. Demand is high for these popular activities. Tours can, & do, sell out. Reservations recommended. 877.444.6777 or www. recreation.gov. For cave tour information visit www.nps.gov/maca/ planyourvisit/gocavetours.htm 2. Cave tours are available daily except Christmas Day. 3. All cave tours depart from the Visitors Center. Tours are announced before departure. 4. All cave tours require walking (1/4 mi. to 5 mi.) 3 cave tours require crawling: Wild Cave, Introduction to Caving & Trog. 5. The cave temperature is approximately 54 degrees year-round. 6. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 6 must have a ticket, no charge. 7. Mammoth Cave National Park is in the Central Time Zone. Seasonal Guided Surface Activities: Ranger-led surface activities are conducted seasonally. Surface Trails: Cedar Sink Trail, a 2 mi. round trip beginning at the parking area off KY 422 featuring tall limestone bluffs & karst window. Dixon Cave Trail, a .4 mi. one way woodland trail, passes by the historic entrance. Follow the path down the hill between the Visitor Center & the hotel. Green River Bluffs Trail, bends around a bluff above the Green River. The 1.4 mi. walk begins in the picnic area & concludes near the River Styx Spring. Heritage Trail, a .25 mi. loop, accessible boardwalk with a spur trail to the Old Guide Cemetery. Trailhead at Mammoth Cave Hotel, .6 mi. River Styx Spring Trail, beginning at the Historic Entrance. .6 mi. one way through a hardwood forest to River Styx Spring where water flows from inside the cave to nearby Green River. Sloans Crossing Pond Trail, a .4 mi. loop accessible boardwalk around a small ridge-top pond. The trail begins at Sloan's Crossing parking area on US 70. Turnhole Bend Nature Trail, a .5 mi. loop trail through wooded bluffs overlooking the Green River. The trail begins at the Turnhole Bend parking area on US 70.
State Park Nolin Lake State Park
Mammoth Cave Hotel’s lodging—convenient and comfortable—includes re-modeled guest rooms & cozy cabins, plus full-service, on-site dining. Enjoy easy access to the world’s longest cave, lush forests, trails and river exploration. Cave tours offered daily, all year.
MammothCaveHotel.com Mammoth Cave Hotel
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KY 728 to KY 1827, N. of Mammoth Cave National Park. Nolin Lake, a popular boating & fishing lake, is the centerpiece of this new 333 acre park. Park Features: Beach, boat ramp, courtesy dock, shower house, playground, walking trail, picnic area. Camping: 32 sites, 60 prim. sites. (Resv. available).
Lake Nolin Lake
W. of I-65 via KY 88, KY 728 & KY 259. 5,790 acres. Extends 30-39 mi. into Edmonson, Grayson & Hart Cos. Fishing, boating, camping. Nolin River Dam, N. of Brownsville off KY 259. 166 ft. high, 980 ft. long. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Points of Interest Dismal Rock, KY 259. Breathtaking overlook with hiking trails, picnicking & trout fishing.
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Kentucky's Cave Country Special Events
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Edmonson County Saddle Club Horse Show, KY 259, Brownsville, 1st Sat. June. Homecoming at Mammoth Cave, Mammoth Cave, July 4th wknd. Relay for Life Car & Truck Show & Craft Show, Brownsville, 4th Sat. July. Nolin Fest, Nolin Lake, Aug. Old Timers Day, Nolin Lake, Bee Spring, Sept. Edmonson County Fair, Brownsville, Sept. 6-15. Edmonson Homecoming, Brownsville, 1st wknd. Sept. Fall Festival, Cave Valley Winery, Park City, Oct. Mason's Car Show, Brownsville, Oct. Christmas Craft Show, Park Mammoth Resort, Park City, Nov.
Battle for the Bridge Historic Preserve, I-65 exit 65, S. on US 31W. 219 preserved acres of a 900 acre Civil War battlefield. Interpretive signage. Daily dawn-dusk. Free. Cub Run Cave, KY 88, Cub Run. 1.5 hr. tours. Gift shop. Adm. $14. Hart County Historical Museum, 109 Main St., Munfordville. Indian artifacts, Civil War relics, family history, early farm tools. Mon.-Fri. 9-4, Sat. 8-4. Free.
Lodging Cottages at Briar Creek, 2772 Brier Creek Rd., Mammoth Cave, 2 units.
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See the immense underground caverns for yourselves! The world's longest cave system is open year-round. Enjoy comfortable in-park lodging, including cabins & cottages, delicious food in the Travertine Restaurant & an award-winning gift shop. Operated by Forever Resorts, an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service. www. mammothcavehotel.com 270.758.2225. See Ad.
PARK MAMMOTH RESORT
I-65 exit 48, Park City. Historic property including a 100 room lodge, restaurant, winery & wine tasting room, shooting sports, 18 hole golf course & conference center in the heart of the scenic Caves, Lakes & Corvettes region. www.parkmammothresort.us 270.749.4101. Reinecke's Lake Cottage, 74 Arrow Point Tr., Mammoth Cave, 1 unit. Serenity Hill Bed & Breakfast, 3600 Mammoth Cave Rd., Brownsville, 4 units.
Restaurants Bee Spring Restaurant, KY 259N, Bee Spring. Laura's Hilltop Restaurant, 1409 KY 259N, Brownsville. Mis Amigos Mexican Grill, 600 KY 259N, Brownsville. Old School Bar-B-Q, 103 S. Main St., Brownsville. Pizza Paradise, 675 S. Main St., Brownsville. Porky Pig Diner, 125 Park Boundary Rd., Mammoth Cave. Travertine Restaurant, Mammoth Cave Hotel, Mammoth Cave. Familiar Food: Brownsville, Dairy Queen, Godfather's Pizza, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment Cave Valley Winery, I-65 exit 48, Park City. Country Bouquet Flowers & Gifts, 226 Cedar St., Brownsville. Forks Country Store & Indoor Archery, 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.
Boating & Camping Kentucky River Runners, Green River Ferry parking lot, Mammoth Cave. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Campsites on Nolin Lake: Dog Creek, KY 1015 off KY 88, 70 sites, ramp. Fee area. Moutardier, KY 2067 off KY 259, 12 mi. S., 167 sites, ramp. Fee area.
HIDDEN RIVER CAVE & AMERICAN CAVE MUSEUM
I-65 exit 58, 119 E. Main St., Horse Cave. Spectacular natural cavern under the streets of Horse Cave. Tour one of the nation's largest underground chambers, a subterranean river & Ky.'s earliest hydroelectric generator, visit the nation's largest cave museum or get muddy with a personalized Wild Caving Adventure. www.cavern.org 270.786.1466.
KENTUCKY DOWN UNDER/KENTUCKY CAVERNS
"Absolutely superb! One of the most children friendly places we'd ever been." Tom M., Columbus, MS. I-65 exit 58, Horse Cave. A fun, engaging, hands-on Australian animal park with a beautiful cave. Visitors can roam with kangaroos & other Australian animals in the Outback, meet Australian reptiles in the Scales & Tails program, handfeed vibrant-colored birds in the Land of Lories or Terra Rosella, help with the chores in the Woolshed, watch the border collies herd sheep & participate in Aboriginal culture. All for one price! Mid-Mar.-Oct., Cave open year-round. www.kdu.com 800.762.2869. Kentucky Repertory Theatre, 107 E. Main St., Horse Cave. Comedy, drama, music & classics. Kentucky Stonehenge, 201 Lynn Ave., Munfordville. Rock displays created by Munfordville native Chester Fryer including one resembling Stonehenge. Free.
Special Events Citywide Yard Sale, Munfordville, 1st Sat. May. Green River Canoe Fest, Munfordville, June 16. VisitMunfordville.com Cruise In, Munfordville, June 16. New Harmonies Festival, Horse Cave, June 16-July 28. Hart County Fair & Horse Show, Hart Co. Fairgrounds, Munfordville, July 2-7. Hart County Civil War Days, Munfordville, Sept. 7-9. Horse Cave Heritage Festival, Horse Cave, Sept. 14-16. Aussie Fest, Kentucky Down Under, Horse Cave, 1st wknd. Oct. Ole Fashioned Days, Linwood, 1st Sat. Oct. Big Buffalo Crossing BBQ Cook-Off, Munfordville, Oct. 19-20. Bacon Creek Station Celebration, Bonnieville, Oct. 26-28.
Lodging Cave Country Inn Bed & Breakfast, 1180 Raider Hollow Rd., Munfordville, 2 units.
H COUNTRY GIRL AT HEART FARM BED & BREAKFAST 6230 Priceville Rd., Munfordville. A green, environmentally-friendly working farm where you can "get your hands dirty or just put your feet up." 5 uniquely themed rooms with private baths. Great for business meetings. BBAK member. www.countrygirlatheartfarm. com 270.531.5276. See Ad, Page 7. Country Hearth Inn, I-65 exit 58, Horse Cave, 80 units, rest. Hampton Inn, I-65 exit 58, Horse Cave, 101 units. Horse Cave Motel, US 31W, Horse Cave, 23 units. Super 11, I-65 exit 65, Munfordville, 49 units.
Golf Cave Valley Golf Club at Park Mammoth Resort, US 31W, Park City, 18 holes. Shady Hollow Golf Course, 985 Ramsey Rd., Cub Run, 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure D Bar K Horse Camp, 510 Ollie Rd., Mammoth Cave. Double "J" Stables & Horseman's Campground, 542 Lincoln School Rd., Mammoth Cave. Mammoth Cave Horse Camp, 2578 Ollie Rd., Mammoth Cave, 50 sites. Rockcastle Shooting Center, 22850 Louisville Rd., Park City.
Horse Cave/ Munfordville Horse Cave: Pop. 2,311. Hart County. I-65, US 31W. Most northern of the three cities in vicinity of Mammoth Cave. Dry. Central Time. Munfordville: Pop. 1,615. Hart County seat, est. 1801. 3 mi. N. of Horse Cave. Dry. Central Time.
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I-65 exit 65. Munfordville Tourism Commission, 113 Main St., PO Box 304, Munfordville, KY 42765. www.visitmunfordville.com 270.524.4752, 888.686.3673. See Ad. n Hart County Tourist Commission, I-65 MM 60 Northbound & Southbound, PO Box 478, Munfordville, KY 42765. 270.218.0386. n Information: Tune to Radio 530 AM for tourist information.
Restaurants Big Bubba Buck's BBQ, 1802 Main St., Munfordville. Country Kitchen, 1512 Main St., Munfordville. El Mazatlan, 1182 N. Dixie St., Munfordville. King Buffet, 210 Interstate Plaza, Munfordville. Mama Lou's BBQ, 5112 S. Jackson Hwy., Horse Cave.
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Murray's Restaurant, 1021 Main St., Munfordville. Pazzooti's Cafe & Coffee House, 200 E. Union St., Munfordville Sheila Kay's Cafe, 904 E. Main St., Horse Cave. Snappy's Pizza & Pasta, 103 S. Dixie St., Horse Cave. Theodore's Pool Room & Grill, 113 Union St., Munfordville. Familiar Food: I-65 exit 58, Horse Cave, McDonald's, Subway; I-65 exit 65, Munfordville, Dairy Queen, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment The Bookstore, 111 Water St., Horse Cave. Country Girl at Heart Farm Gift Shop, 6230 Priceville Rd., Munfordville. Dennison's Roadside Market, 5824 S. Jackson Hwy., Horse Cave. Detweiler Country Store, 12825 Priceville Rd., Cub Run. Earlene's Antiques, 90 Le Grande Hwy., Horse Cave. Heritage Arts Center, 109 Water St., Horse Cave. The Plaid Tulip, 306 Main St., Munfordville. Two Bears & A Dog Books, 108 E. Main St., Horse Cave.
Points of Interest Bell's Tavern, KY 255 & Brown Rd., Park City. Stone ruins of tavern used as stopover by Mammoth Cave travelers. Natl. Reg.
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I-65 exit 53, 502 Mammoth Cave St., Cave City. 24,000 sq. ft. of meeting space for groups from 8-1,300. Catering service. www. cavecity.com 800.346.8908. See Ad. Diamond Caverns, in Mammoth Cave National Park, I-65 exit 48, Mammoth Cave. Guided tours daily year-round.
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Boating & Camping Big Buffalo Crossing Canoe, Green River Park & Arboretum, Munfordville. Green River Park & Arboretum, I-65 exit 65, Munfordville, ramp, campsites. Horse Cave KOA, I-65 exit 58, Horse Cave, 75 sites, 9 cabins.
Cave City/Park City Cave City: Pop. 2,240. Barren County. I-65 exit 53, KY 70, just E. of Mammoth Cave National Park. Has the highest concentration of commercial attractions in the immediate vicinity of Mammoth Cave. Cave City proper is on US 31W at KY 70. Moist. Central Time. Park City: Pop. 537. Barren County, I-65 exit 48, SE. of Mammoth Cave National Park. Dry. Central Time.
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Cave City is the gateway to Mammoth Cave National Park. There are also many above-ground attractions including zip lines, life size dinosaurs, a Wild West show, horseback riding, miniature golf, go carts, water slide, several museums & a downtown antique district. Cave City Tourist Commission, 502 Mammoth Cave St., PO Box 518, Cave City, KY 42127. www.cavecity.com 270.773.3131, 800.346.8908. See Ad.
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Tour the world’s largest cave plus five others, ride a horse, visit a wild west town, go zip lining, walk among dinosaurs, play miniature golf, stay in a wigwam, visit a wild animal museum, ride a go-cart, go shopping and there’s more! Visit our website or call for free information.
I-65 exit 53, Cave City. Walk through over 150 life size dinosaurs in an outdoor museum, search for authentic fossils to take home in the Fossil Dig, unearth a life size dinosaur in the Boneyard, see fossils in the Prehistoric Museum, walk through the Mammoth Garden, watch a dinosaur film in the Movie Cave, enjoy the picnic area, playground, gift shop & more. Daily 8:30 am. Adm. $12.75, children 3-12 $9.75. www.dinosaurworld.com 270.773.4345. See Ad. Floyd Collins Museum, 1240 Old Mammoth Cave Rd., Cave City.
JESSE JAMES RIDING STABLES/ KENTUCKY ACTION PARK
I-65 exit 53, Cave City. Longest Twin Zipline in Kentucky, only Alpine Slide in Kentucky, guided trail rides, cave tours & more. www. kentuckyactionpark.com 270.773.2560, 800.798.0560. Mammoth Cave Wax Museum, I-65 exit 53, Cave City. Over 90 life-like wax sculptures. Daily Mar.-Oct. Adm. $8. Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum, I-65 exit 53, Cave City. Daily Mar.-Oct., wknds. Nov.-Feb. Adm. $7.95. Onyx Cave, Guntown Mountain, I-65 exit 53, Cave City. Guided tours. Daily Mar.-Nov. Adm. $7.95. Outlaw Cave, Kentucky Action Park, I-65 exit 53, Cave City. 30 min. non-strenuous guided tours.
Special Events Bell's Tavern Heritage Festival, Park City, 2nd Sat. June.
Lodging America's Best Value Inn, I-65 exit 53, Cave City, 110 units, rest. Best Western Kentucky Inn, I-65 exit 53, Cave City, 50 units. www. bestwesternkentucky.com 270.773.3161. Budget Inn, US 31W, Cave City, 25 units. Caveland Motel, US 31W, Cave City, 14 units. Comfort Inn & 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. Diamond Caverns Resort & Golf Club, I-65 exit 48, Park City, 52 units. EconoLodge, I-65 exit 53, Cave City, 110 units. Holiday Motel, 306 N. Dixie Hwy., Cave City, 25 units.
JELLYSTONE PARK CAMP RESORT
I-65 exit 53, 1002 Mammoth Cave Rd., Cave City. 4 mi. to Mammoth Cave National Park. Open all year. 55 cabins, 150 sites, full hookups & tent sites. Pool, game room, mini-golf, playgrounds, waterslide. www.jellystonemammothcave.com 270.773.3840, 800.523.1854.
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Jesse James Cabins, I-65 exit 53, Cave City, 5 units. Parkland Motel, I-65 exit 48, Park City, 26 units. Passmore Place at Mammoth Cave, 421 N. 3rd St., Cave City, 1 unit. Rock Cabin Camping, I-65 exit 53, Cave City, 10 units, 10 sites. Rose Manor Bed & Breakfast, 204 Duke St., Cave City, 5 units.
Kentucky's Cave Country
Restaurants Cream & Sugar Cafe, 105 Broadway, Cave City. El Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant, 105 Gardner Ln., Cave City. 270.773.7448. Joe's Diner, I-65 exit 53, Cave City. Jolly's Smokehouse & Grill, 210 Broadway, Cave City. Sahara Steak House, 413 E. 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.
Shopping & Entertainment Big Mike's Rock & Gift Shop, I-65 exit 53, Cave City. Caveland Antique Mall, 200 Broadway. Chaser's Kentucky Chocolates, 812 Mammoth Cave Rd., Cave City. Dawn's Addiction, 117 Broadway, Cave City. Four Seasons Antiques & Uniques, 115 Broadway, Cave City. The Fun Zone, 806 Sanders St., Cave City. Guntown Mountain Amusement Park, I-65 exit 53, Cave City. 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. The Olde General Store, 802 Mammoth Cave Rd., Cave City. Paul's Antiques & Collectibles, 111 Broadway, Cave City. Toni's Roller Rink, 502 S. Dixie Hwy., Cave City. Wild Wonderful Gift Shop, I-65 exit 53, Cave City.
Boating & Camping Cave Country RV Campground, I-65 exit 53, Cave City, 51 sites. Diamond Caverns RV Park, I-65 exit 48, Park City, 76 sites. Green River Canoeing, 3057 Mammoth Cave Rd., Cave City. Jellystone Park Camp Resort, I-65 exit 53, Cave City, 150 sites. Mammoth Cave Canoe & Kayak, 1240 Mammoth Cave Rd., Cave City. Singing Hills Campground, I-65 exit 53, Cave City, 36 sites.
Golf Diamond Caverns Golf Club, 660 Doyle Rd., Park City, 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Mammoth Cave Adventures Zipline Tours, I-65 exit 53, Cave City. Ridgetop Paylake, I-65 exit 53, Cave City.
Edmonton Pop. 1,595. Metcalfe County seat, est. 1860. US 68, Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Pkwy. Dry. Central Time.
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Points of Interest Barn Lot Theater, 207 S. Main St. Year-round community theater. Bowling Park, US 68. Tennis, softball, fitness center, community gym, playground, trail, picnicking, volleyball, horseshoes, variety store. Sulphur Well, 10 mi. E. KY 70 off US 68. Site of historic artesian well, ruins of old Beulla Villa Hotel, picnic areas, country store.
Wisdom Community, 3 mi. E. on US 68. Home of the Kentucky Headhunters, country music group. Historic home & country store.
Special Events Blueberry Festival, June 15-16. Metcalfe County Fair, 1st wk. July. Sulphur Well Homecoming, 3rd Sun. Aug. Branstetter Park Bluegrass Festival & Homecoming, Summer Shade, Aug. 25-26. Metcalfe County Pumpkin Festival, 1st Sat. Oct.
Lodging Cave Hill Motel, US 68, 7 units. Janice's Cabin Rental, 414 W. Stockton St., 2 units. Lizzie Farm Vacation Rental, 1819 Locust Grove Church Rd., 1 unit.
Restaurants China One, 1003 W. Stockton St. Lighthouse Restaurant, KY 70E, Sulphur Well. R-Town Pizza & Bakery, 417 W. Stockton St. Familiar Food: McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Subway.
Boating & Camping Metcalfe County Park & Lake, US 68E, prim. sites, ramp.
Golf Kentucky Hills Golf Course, 6198 Randolph Summer Shade Rd., Summer Shade, 9 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Marrowbone State Forest & Wildlife Management Area, KY 90, Willow Shade. 1,608 acres in Metcalfe & Cumberland Cos. Regulated hunting, hiking & wildlife viewing. Off-road vehicles, camping & horseback riding prohibited.Ky. Division of Forestry.
Glasgow Pop. 14,028. Barren County seat, est. 1799. US 31E, KY 90, US 68/ KY 80, Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Pkwy. SE. of Cave City, Park City & Mammoth Cave, NE. of Barren River Lake. Moist. Central Time.
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118 E. Public Sq., Glasgow, KY 42141. Open year-round Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4:30. 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 128.
Airport Glasgow Municipal Airport, KY 90W. General aviation. 5,301 ft. runway.
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12 mi. SW. of Glasgow off US 31E, S. of Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Pkwy. 1,500 acres. Open year-round. 10,000 acre lake. www.parks. ky.gov 270.646.2151, 800.325.0057. See Ad, Page 5. Park Features: Lodge, pool, riding stables, nature trails, marina, ramp, ski, pontoon & fishing boat rentals, open & covered boat slips, fishing, basketball, shuffleboard, fitness center, beach, bathhouse, playgrounds, picnic shelters, hndcp. acc. Lodging: Lodge & cottages. Lodge, 51 rooms. Restaurant, meeting rooms, gift shop. Cottages, 22 two-bedroom executive units.
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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 Bed & Breakfast, 1240 Old Mammoth Cave Rd., Cave City, 5 units. Wigwam Village, US 31W, Cave City, 15 units.
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115 E. Main St. This 1930s-era movie theatre, restored to its original grandeur in downtown Glasgow is the location for cultural excitement—music, theatre, dance, movies & more. www.plaza.org 270.361.2101. See Ad.
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Camping: Apr.-Oct. 99 sites with util., serv. bldgs. (Resv. available). Golf & Tennis: 18 holes, pro shop, rental clubs & carts; 2 lighted courts. Special Park Events: Sandhill Crane Nature Watch Weekend, Jan. 20-21, Feb. 17-18. Honeymooner's Weekend, Feb. 10-12. Campers Appreciation, Apr. 27-29. Spring Hoot 5K Run, May 12. Glasgow Highland Games, June 1-3. Youth Fishing Derby, June 9. 4th of July Celebration, July 4. Trashmasters Classic, Sept. 15. Family Night Out(side), Sept. 28-30. Trail of Scarecrows, Oct. 1-31. Spookout Weekend, Oct. 12-13. Haunted Woods, Oct. 19-20, 26-27. Geocaching Weekend, Nov. 3-4. Youth Boot Camp, Nov. 10. Santa's House & Breakfast with the Grinch, Dec. 1 & 8. New Year's Eve Celebration, Dec. 31.
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Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Pkwy. exit 11, US 31E S, 12 mi. S. of Glasgow. 10,000 acres. In Allen & Barren Cos. Fishing, boating, ramps, camping, picnicking, swimming. Barren River Dam 10 mi. NE. of Scottsville via US 31E & KY 252. 3,970 ft. long, 146 ft. high. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
(Museum of the Barrens), 200 W. Water St. Historic exhibits from a 5 county area. Highlights include prehistoric rock shelter, 1800s log cabin, military exhibits, Victorian parlor, soda shop, one-room school, 1940s kitchen, town square with funeral parlor, bank, general store & more. Genealogical library. Mon.-Fri. 9-4, Sat. 9-2. Free. Donations. www.kyculturalcenter.com 270.651.9792. Walter Davis Freedom Center, KY 63, Freedom, 13 mi. SE. Restored 1921 one-room schoolhouse.
Special Events State Park Events, Barren River Lake State Resort Park. 400 Mile Sale, US 68/80, May 31-June 3. Celtic Fest, downtown, June 1.
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Barren River Lake State Resort Park. A Scottish Heritage & Family Celebration. Enjoy Bagpipe & Harp Competition, wrestling, professional & amateur athletics, Team USA vs. Team Canada athletic competition, golf, great Celtic entertainment, Open Mic stage & many more special events & children's games. Bring your entire family! June 1-3. www.glasgowhighlandgames.com or e-mail ghg@glasgow-ky. com 270.651.3141. See Ad. 4th of July Concert on the Square, downtown, June 29. Barren County Fair, July 16-21. Global Fest int the Barrens, downtown, Sept. 1. B&PW Arts, Crafts & Gifts Fair, Sept. 22. Roller Coaster Yard Sale, KY 63 from Cave City, KY 90 & US 127S, from Cave City to Tenn., Oct. 4-6. Cruise Into Fall, downtown, Oct. 13.
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Off US 31E 12 mi. S. of Glasgow on Barren River Lake. 51 room Louie B. Nunn Lodge, restaurant, pool, 22 cottages. Marina, campground, 18 hole golf course, horseback riding. www.parks.ky.gov 270.646.2151, 800.325.0057. See Ad, Page 5. Comfort Inn, US 31E S, 60 units. Days Inn, US 31E S, 59 units.
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4107 Scottsville Rd., US 31E S. 21 charming rooms with private baths. Honeymoon suite with king size bed & whirlpool. Cable TV, free HBO, DSL & continental breakfast. Pool. Handicap & non-smoking rooms. AAA approved. Major credit cards accepted. BBAK member. www.fourseasonscountryinn.com fourseasonsinn@msn.com 877.806.6340, 270.678.1000. See Ad, Page 7.
Hall Place Bed & Breakfast, 313 S. Green St., 4 units. Happy Valley Inn, 500 Happy Valley Rd., 16 units. Harston's Hideaway Cabins, 13020 Scottsville Rd., 3 units. Main Street Bed & Breakfast, 208 E. Main St., 5 units. The Narrow Way Bed & Breakfast, 554 S. Lucas Rd., 6 units. Towne Inn, 604 Happy Valley Rd., 28 units.
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Bar-B-Q Place, 1499 Burkesville Rd. BBQ Hut, 594 Reynolds Rd. Big Moose's BBQ & Smokehouse, 525 W. Main St. Bully's Country House Restaurant, 5604 Scottsville Rd. Colton's Steak House & Grill, 206 N. L. Rogers Wells Blvd. Driftwood Restaurant, Barren River Lake State Resort Park. El Mazatlan, 754 W. Cherry St. Evergreen Chinese Restaurant, 803 Happy Valley Rd. Family Style Chicken & Seafood, 113 Shane Dr. Fine Arts Bistro, 143 W. Main St. G's, 205 N. L. Rogers Wells Blvd. Gale-N-Dale's, 405 Happy Valley Rd. George J's on the Square, 144 E. Public Sq. Granny & PaPa's Country Cookin', 1680 Burkesville Rd. Las Chalupas, 200 Calvary Dr. L'il Country Diner, 410 E. College St. A Little Taste of Texas, 303 S. Broadway. Los Mariachis, 802 Happy Valley Rd. Los Mariachis, 1005 W. Main St. New Century Buffet, 936 Happy Valley Rd. South Fork BBQ & Grill, 2224 Scottsville Rd. Familiar Food: Applebee's, Arby's, Burger King, Captain D's, Dairy Queen, Domino's, Godfather's, Gondolier, Hardee's, KFC, Little Caesar's, Long John Silver's/A&W, Mancino's, McDonald's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Ponderosa, Rally's, Shoney's, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Tumbleweed, Wendy's, White Castle, Zaxby's.
Allen County Historical & Genealogical Society Museum, 301 N. 4th St. Mon.-Thurs. noon-5. Free. Mennonite Community, KY 100. Fresh produce, molasses & handmade leather items for sale.
Shopping & Entertainment Art & Antiques Gallery, 207 W. Main St. Awards Inc., 136 E. Public Sq. Bridals of Regiss Park, 114 Ensminger Dr. Highland 8 Cinema, KY 90W. Highlander Bowl, 110 Park Ave. J & J Frame Shop, 745 E. Main St. Junebugs, 134 E. Public Sq. Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese, 2033 Thomerson Park Rd., Austin. Little Black Dress, 130 E. Public Sq. Scrapbook Village, 4108 Scottsville Rd. Trendy Me, 509 S. L. Rogers Wells Blvd. Unique Gifts, 1101 Cleveland Ave.
Boating & Camping Barren River Lake State Resort Park Marina, 1850 State Park Rd., Lucas. Narrows Marina, 2236 Narrows Boat Ramp Rd. Peninsula Marina, 1261 Peninsula Rd. Spring Hill RV Park, 373 Austin-Tracy Rd., Lucas, 40 sites. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Campsites on Barren River Lake: Beaver Creek, KY 252, 12 prim. sites. Narrows, US 31E, 92 sites.
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1149 State Park Rd., Lucas. 18 hole par 72 regulation course. Golf pro shop, rental clubs, pull & riding carts. Lodging available. www. parks.ky.gov 800.295.1876. See Ad, Page 5. Barren River Lake State Resort Park, US 31E, 2 lighted courts. Fox Hollow Golf Club, KY 63, 18 holes. Gorin Park, E. Main St., 8 lighted courts.
Outdoor Adventure Barren Lake Wildlife Management Area, US 31E, KY 87, KY 98, KY 100 & KY 252. 10,106 acres around lake. Deer, squirrel, rabbit, quail, turkey, waterfowl. Hiking, picnicking, fishing & hunting. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Brigadoon State Nature Preserve, US 31E S. 6.5 mi. from Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Pkwy., left on Browning School Rd., 1.5 mi to Mutter Rd., left .5 mi. to parking on left. Ridgetops & forested ravines, old growth beech & tulip poplar bordering the back waters of Barren River Reservoir. Colorful spring wildflowers, over 120 species of birds. Open to the public for hiking, birding & nature study. Green Valley Pay Lake, 325 Siloam Rd.
Scottsville Pop. 4,226. Allen County seat. US 31E, US 231. Barren River Lake is partially located in Allen County, 12 mi. via US 31E. Dry. Central Time.
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110 S. Court St., PO Box 416, Scottsville, KY 42164. Shop for antiques, dine & explore historical sites & beautiful scenery in Scottsville, "Naturally Inviting." www.scottsvilleky.info 270.237.4782.
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Town Square, KY 101 & US 231. Activities Apr. 26-28, main day Apr. 28. Entertainment, arts & crafts fair, food, kiddie carnival, quilt show, anything on wheels "cruise-in," "Grandest Ole Opry," historical society events & more. Check dates for horse show, Jacksonian pageant & bass fishing tournament. PO Box 416, Scottsville, KY 42164-0416. www.scottsvilleky.info chamber@scottsvilleky.info 270.237.4782, FAX 270.237.5498. KFEA member. See Ad, Page 8.
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Oct. 1-31. The 5th annual festival features over 90 creative themed scarecrow displays on the square & around downtown. A highlight is "50s & 60s on the Square," Oct. 6, with great food, live music, local arts & crafts. www.scottsvilleky.info 270.237.4782. See Ad, Page 9.
50s & 60s on the Square, Oct. 6.
Lodging Carter's Bypass Motel, 251 Veterans Memorial Hwy., 19 units. Executive Inn, 57 Burnley Rd., 40 units. Uptown Motel, 205 S. Court St., 16 units.
Restaurants China King, 508 E. Main St. Double D Tackle & Dine, 2348 Barren River Dam Rd. Earl G. Dumplin's, 1707 Old Gallatin Rd. Harper's Catfish, 3085 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.
Shopping & Entertainment The Blackbird Boutique, 115 E. Public Sq. Clifty Farm Country Ham, 487 Maysville Rd. McClard's Antiques, 7899 Veterans Memorial Hwy. Paradise Point Market Place, 10300 New Glasgow Rd. Scottsville Antique Mall, 101 E. Main St. Wagon Wheel Antiques, 600 E. Locust St.
Boating & Camping Port Oliver Boat Ramp, KY 252W. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Campsites on Barren River Lake: Bailey's Point, KY 252W, 215 sites. Brown's Ford Dock, KY 98. Tailwater, KY 252, 49 sites. Walnut Creek Marina, 2001 Walnut Creek Rd.
Golf High Point Par 3 Golf Course, 1530 Franklin Rd., 9 holes, driving range. Scottsville Country Club, 51 John Kelly Dr., 9 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Long C Trails, 8959 Hanes Rd., horse trails.
Tompkinsville/ Fountain Run/Gamaliel Tompkinsville: Pop. 2,402. Monroe County seat. KY 163, KY 63 & KY 100, SE. of Glasgow. Ky. gateway to Dale Hollow Lake. Dry. Central Time. Fountain Run: Pop. 217. Monroe County. 10 mi. W. of Tompkinsville on KY 1339. Dry. Central Time. Gamaliel: Pop. 376. Monroe County. 10 mi. SW. of Tompkinsville on KY 63. Dry. Central Time.
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202 N. Magnolia St., Tompkinsville, KY 42167. Featuring the natural beauty of the Upper Cumberland hills, a slower paced rural lifestyle, pioneer & Civil War history, hunting & fishing, the unique game of Rolley-Hole marbles & Monroe Co.'s famous barbecue. www.monroeky.com 270.487.1314. See Ad.
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Cumberland River Ferry, KY 214. Crosses the Cumberland River to scenic Turkey Neck Bend. Ky.'s only state-operated 24-hr. ferry. Monroe County Marble Club Super Dome, Armory Rd., Tompkinsville. Indoor courts for Rolley-Hole, a marble game unique to the area. Tompkinsville City Park, Mill Creek Rd., Tompkinsville. Fishing, picnicking, sports fields, tennis courts.
Special Events Fountain Run Barbecue Festival, Fountain Run, 3rd Fri. & Sat.May. Monroe County Fly-In, Tompkinsville Airport, June. Monroe County Heritage Festival, Tompkinsville, June. Monroe County Fair, Tompkinsville, July. Monroe County Watermelon Festival, Tompkinsville, Sept. Roller Coaster Yard Sale, KY 63, Oct. 4-6. Gamaliel Autumn Festival, Gamaliel, Oct.
Golf Hidden Hills Golf & Country Club, 586 Country Club Ln., Tompkinsville, 18 holes.
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Bowling Green Pop. 58,067. 3rd largest Kentucky city. Warren County seat, est. 1798. I-65, US 31W, US 68, US 231 & KY 67, KY 80, KY 234 & KY 1435, Wm. H. Natcher & Louie B. Nunn Pkwys., on the Barren River. Served as the Confederate Capital of Kentucky. Wet (Warren Co. Dry). Central Time.
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352 Three Springs Rd., Bowling Green, KY 42104. Where else can you witness the birth of the Official Sports Car of Kentucky, go for an underground boat tour & a twisted ride through the air? Less than 1 hr. N. of Nashville. www.visitbgky.com 270.782.0800, 800.326.7465. See Ad.
Airport Bowling Green/Warren County Regional Airport, US 231, 2 mi. SE. General aviation.
Lake Shanty Hollow Lake, KY 185, 17 mi. N. of Bowling Green. 109 acres. Opened in 1951. Fishing (largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, longear sunfish, black crappie, warmouth, channel catfish, yellow bullhead), ramp. Shad for bait prohibited. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Points of Interest 1921 Standard Oil Station, Circus Square Park, between 6th, College, 7th & State Sts. Restored filling station & public restrooms. Aviation Heritage Park, Basil Griffin Park, 1825 Three Springs Rd. Restored F-4D Phantom II & Panther F9F-5. Beech Bend Park, 798 Beech Bend Rd., I-65 exit 28. Rides, minigolf, games, go-carts & water park. May-Sept. Beech Bend Raceway, I-65 exit 28. NHRA Drag Racing Mar.-Nov. Tues., Sat. & Sun., Stock Car Racing Apr.-Sept. Fri. Capitol Arts Center, 416 E. Main St. Landmark bldg. c. 1900, 800 seat theatre, entertainment & educational programming. Ervin G. Houchens Art Gallery & Mezzanine Gallery. Mon.-Fri. 9-5. 130
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I-65 exit 28. Home of the Chevrolet Corvette. 1 hr., mile-long walking tour Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:45 pm & 2 pm. Times subject to change due to production schedule. $7 per person. No electronic devices, bags, cameras, cell phones or open toe shoes. Tours first come, first served. Children must be 7 or older. Reservations at www. bowlinggreenassemblyplant.com or 270.745.8019. Historic Railpark & Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St. Restored train depot, museum & railcar tours. Tues.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-4.
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On Western Kentucky University's campus at 1400 Kentucky St. Highlights include Civil War, Duncan Hines, Decorative Arts & Quilt exhibits. Museum open Mon.-Sat. 9-4. Adults $5, kids (6-16) $2.50, family $10. www.wku.edu/museum 270.745.2592.
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I-65 exit 22. Kentucky's only Cave Boat Tour. Discover history at Lost River, the Civil War, Col. John Hunt Morgan, Jesse James & 1930s Nite Club. Enjoy the seasonal butterfly habitat, walking trails & Wildflower Gifts. Boat tours open 7 days year-round 9-5. www. lostrivercave.com Tour times 270.393.0077. See Ad.
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Special exhibits in 2012: Nano World Science Exhibit; September 11 A Global Moment; Country Music Stars & Cars. Rare classics, race cars & one-of-a-kind prototypes. Shop in the Corvette store & dine in the Corvette Cafe. I-65 exit 28. Open daily. Group & family rates, sr. discounts. www.corvettemuseum.org 800.53.VETTE(83883). Public Theatre of Kentucky, Phoenix Theatre, 545 Morris Ave. 147 seat theatre with 5-6 main stage productions Sept.-May. Riverview at Hobson Grove, 1100 W. Main Ave. Restored Italianate house museum interprets the Victorian period 1872-1890 through guided tours. Gift Shop. Tues.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. 1-4. Adm. $7. Russell Sims Aquatic Center, 2303 Tomblinson Way. State-of-theart water park. Mem. Day-Labor Day. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 434 Church Ave. German Gothic style church, built over 14 yr. period. Natl. Reg. Tours by appt. Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd. Est. 1906. Enrolls over 19,000. 200 acre campus, 66 major bldgs., 6 colleges. Kentucky Library & Museum; Founders Statue, Dr. H.H. Cherry, College Heights Blvd. & College St.; Cherry Hall Carillon; Hardin Planetarium; Guthrie Belltower; WKU Farm, self guided tour. Campus tours Mon.-Fri. 10 am. WKU L. D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center, Western Ky. Univ. Farm, 406 Elrod Rd., off Nashville Rd. Built in 1980. Major show & sale facility.
Special Events Lone Star Championship Rodeo, WKU Ag. Expo. Ctr., Feb. 10-12. Houchens/KHSAA Girls' Sweet 16, WKU Diddle Arena, Mar. 7-10. Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball, Bowling Green Ballpark, Apr. 5-Sept. 3. Southern Kentucky Book Fest, Carroll Knicely Conference Ctr., Apr. 20-21. Concerts in the Park, Fountain Sq., June-Aug. 400 Mile Sale, US 68/80, May 31-June 3. NHRA Hot Rod Reunion, Beech Bend Raceway, June 14-16. National Corvette Homecoming, Sloan Convention Ctr., July 19-21. Duncan Hines Festival, downtown, Aug. Holley L S Fest, Sept. US Bank Balloons, Tunes & BBQ, Bowling Green Airport, Sept. ESA Antique Show & Sale, Knights of Columbus, Sept. 7-9. Bowling Green International Festival, Circus Square, Sept. 29. Buick GS Nationals, Beech Bend Raceway, Oct. 10-13. Victorian Holiday Tours, Riverview at Hobson Grove, late Nov.-Dec. Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl, Nov. 30-Dec. 1. Festival of Trains, Historic Railpark & Train Museum, Dec. Trees of Christmas, Houchens Center, early Dec.
Fairfield Inn, I-65 exit 22, 100 units. Hampton Inn, I-65 exit 22, 130 units. Hilton Garden Inn, I-65 exit 22, 133 units, rest. Holiday Inn University Plaza Hotel, I-65 exit 22, 218 units, rest. Home-Towne Suites, I-65 exit 22, 107 units. La Quinta Inn, I-65 exit 22, 66 units. May Fair Motel, 1540 Old Louisville Rd., 39 units. Microtel Inn, I-65 exit 22, 76 units. Motel 6, I-65 exit 22, 91 units. News Inn, I-65 exit 22, 49 units. Oak Hill Farm Cabins, 567 Rocky Hill Rd., Smiths Grove, 3 units. Quality Inn, I-65 exit 22, 45 units. Ramada Inn, I-65 exit 22, 112 units, rest. Red Roof Inn, I-65 exit 22, 56 units. Sleep Inn, I-65 exit 22, 67 units. Super 8, I-65 exit 28, 60 units. Super 8, I-65 exit 22, 85 units. Value Lodge, I-65 exit 28, 45 units. Victorian House Bed & Breakfast, 110 Main St., Smiths Grove, 5 units. Western Hills Motel, 312 Morgantown Rd., 40 units.
Restaurants 440 Main Restaurant, 440 E. Main St. Anna's Greek Restaurant, 535 Three Springs Rd. Bistro, 1129 College St. The Brickyard Cafe, 1026 Chestnut St. The Buckhead Cafe, 760 Campbell Ln. Cambridge Market & Cafe, 830 Fairview Ave. The Catfish House, 300 Cumberland Trace Rd. Chaney's Dairy Barn, 9191 Nashville Rd. Corvette Cafe, National Corvette Museum, I-65 exit 28. Double Dogs, 1780 Scottsville Rd. El Mazatlan, 600 US 31W Bypass. Greener Groundz, 871 Broadway Ave. Mariah's Restaurant, 801 State St. Montana Grille, 1740 Scottsville Rd. Samurai Steak & Sushi, 2718 Scottsville Rd. Split Tree Barbeque, 115 Wilson Rd., Alvaton. 270.842.2268. Toot's Restaurant, 2500 Scottsville Rd. Verdi, 410 E. Main St. Yuki Japanese Restaurant, 151 Ironskillet Ct. Familiar Food: I-65 exit 22, Bob Evans, Chick-Fil-A, Cracker Barrel, Culver's, Denny's, Fazoli's, Longhorn Steakhouse, Mancino's, McDonald's, Outback Steakhouse, Rafferty's, Red Lobster, Ryan's, Shogun, Shoney's, Steak N Shake, TGI Friday's, Waffle House, Wendy's, Zaxby's.
Shopping & Entertainment Barbara Stewart Interiors, 444 E. Main St. BlueCotton, 1104 Broadway Ave. Bowling Green Pipe & Cigar, 434 E. Main St. Camping World, I-65 exit 22. Candle Makers on the Square, 417 Park Row. Chuck's Liquor Outlets, 4 locations. Corsair Artisan Distillery, 400 E. Main St. Crafty Hands, 2910 Scottsville Rd. Flea Land, 1100 Three Springs Rd. The Gallery at 916, 916 State St. Gander Mountain, I-65 exit 22. Greenwood Mall, I-65 exit 22. Harley-Davidson Bowling Green, I-65 exit 22. Jackson's Orchard & Nursery, 1280 Slim Island Rd. Mary Jane's Chocolates, 1640 Scottsville Rd. Morris Jewelry, 408 E. Main St. Nat's Outdoor Sports, 1121 Wilkinson Tr. Rickman Pottery, 1121 E. 14th St.
Lodging 1869 Homestead Bed & Breakfast, 212 Mizpah Rd., 3 units. Baymont Inn & Suites, I-65 exit 22, 93 units. Best Western Plus Motor Inn, I-65 exit 22, 177 units, rest. www. bestwesternkentucky.com 270.782.3800. Bryce Inn, I-65 exit 38, Smiths Grove, 25 units. Candlewood Suites, I-65 exit 22, 90 units. Cardinal Motel, 1310 US 31W Bypass, 20 units. Club Cottages at Olde Stone, I-65 exit 22, 4 units, rest. Comfort Inn, I-65 exit 22, 70 units. Continental Inn, I-65 exit 28, 99 units. Country Hearth Inn, I-65 exit 28, 40 units. Country Inn & 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. Economy Inn, 802 US 31W Bypass, 29 units. Executive Inn & Suites, I-65 exit 22, 69 units.
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Rock Garden Farm, 12785 Nashville Rd., Woodburn. Smiths Grove Antique District, I-65 exit 38, Smiths Grove. Tidball's Bar, 522 Morris Alley. Vette City Antique Mall & Flea Market, I-65 exit 28. Wild Bird & Nature Store, 901 Lehman Ave.
Boating & Camping Beech Bend Park Campground, 798 Beech Bend Rd., 500 sites. Bowling Green KOA, I-65 exit 22, 120 sites, pay lake.
Golf & Tennis CrossWinds Golf Course, 1031 Wilkinson Tr., 18 holes. The 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. Whispering Meadows Golf Club, 60 The Trace Dr., 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Ballance Moto X, 13101 Louisville Rd. N-Tense Sports, 2101 Morgantown Rd.
Franklin Pop. 8,408. Simpson County seat, est. 1819. US 31W, W. of I-65, S. of Bowling Green. Moist (Simpson Co. Dry). Central Time.
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I-65 exit 2. PO Box 737, Franklin, KY 42135. Two I-65 exits feature the security & comfort of national motel chains without city traffic. Restaurants include homestyle, ethnic, gourmet, steakhouse, liquorby-the drink. 4 travel plazas, competitive gas prices. Super Walmart. www.franklinky.com 866.531.2040. See Ad.
n FRANKLIN WELCOME CENTER
Kentucky Welcome Center, I-65N, at the Kentucky/Tennessee state line. Information desk staffed daily 8:30-4:30. For Kentucky travel information call 270.586.6292 or 800.225.TRIP. www.kentuckytourism.com See Ad, Page 1.
Points of Interest African-American Heritage Center, 500 Jefferson St. Museum of local black history in a restored Victorian home. Mon. 9-noon & 1-6, Tues.-Fri. 9-noon & 1-4. Duncan Inn & Linkumpinch, 5983 Nashville Rd., near Tenn. line. Stagecoach stop c. 1819. Linkumpinch is a nearby site where many early duels took place, including one fought by Sam Houston. Kentucky Downs, I-65 exit 2. North America's only all turf flat racing thoroughbred track. Live racing Sept. 8, 10, 11, 15, 17 & 18. Simulcast racing & Instant Racing year-round. Octagon Hall Museum, 6040 Bowling Green Rd. 8-sided home built before the Civil War. Civil War Museum, living history, reference library. Site of many paranormal investigations. Wed.-Sat. 9-11, 1-3:30. Adm. $5. Old Jail & Jailer's Quarters, 206 N. College St. Houses Simpson Co. Archives & Museum. Graffiti & drawings by Civil War soldiers held in jailer's quarters. Mon.-Fri. 9-4, Sat. 10-2. Free.
Special Events Cherry Blossom Festival, Apr. 7. Summer Night Concerts, Fri. May-Aug. Mustang Mania, Kentucky Downs, June 9. Fireworks in the Park, Community Park, June 29. July Jam, Courthouse Sq., Sat. before July 4. Simpson County Fair, Community Park, July 14-21. Garden Spot 5K Run/Walk, Aug. 11.
Franklin Kentucky Music Festival, Bluegrass Music RV Park, Sept. 7-8. Kentucky Downs Race Meet, Kentucky Downs, Sept. 8, 10, 11, 15, 17 & 18. Southern Kentucky Antique Car Show & Festival on the Square, Courthouse Sq., Sept. 14-15. Haunted Hall, Octogan Hall, Oct. Fri. & Sat. Antiques Festival, Nov. 23-24. Christmas Parade, Dec. 8.
Lodging Best Western Franklin Inn, I-65 exit 2, 52 units. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 270.598.0070. Comfort Inn, I-65 exit 6, 60 units. Days Inn, I-65 exit 6, 59 units. EconoLodge, I-65 exit 2, 45 units. Hampton Inn, I-65 exit 2, 72 units. Holiday Inn Express, I-65 exit 2, 75 units. 270.586.7626. Kentucky Motel, 715 N. Main St., 20 units. Knights Inn, I-65 exit 6, 40 units. Quality Inn, I-65 exit 2, 50 units. Super 8, I-65 exit 2, 50 units.
Restaurants Brickyard Cafe, 205 W. Cedar St. Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant, 1326 Nashville Rd. Franklin Steak House, 3898 Nashville Rd. Harmon's Pizza, 200 Commerce St. Hollywood Grill & Fun Center, 100 N. Main St. Hot Plate, 4138 Bowling Green Rd. Jim's Barbeque, 6111 Nashville Rd. Mama Gentry's Family Restaurant, 709 S. Main St. New China Restaurant, 414 N. Main St. Oasis Southwest Grill, 116 Steele Rd. Poppy's Donuts & More, 614 S. Main St. Sol Azteca Mexican Restaurant, 2 locations. The Town House Restaurant, 110 S. Main St. Wildfire BBQ & Grill, 105 State St. Familiar Food: Arby's, Burger King, Captain D's, Cracker Barrel, Denny's, Frosty Freeze, Hardee's, KFC, McDonald's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Wendy's, Zaxby's.
Shopping & Entertainment Bingo Fantastic, 844 Federal St. Bingo World, 210 Cherry St. Bright's Antique World, I-65 exit 2. The Country Store, 3850 Nashville Rd. Franklin Drive-In, 6250 Nashville Rd. Gallery on the Square, 110 N. Main St. Heritage Antique Mall, 111 W. Washington St. Kentucky Downs Bingo, 5629 Nashville Rd. Pineapple Lily, 122 N. Main St. Pistols 'N Petticoats, 120 W. Kentucky St. A Quilter's Fabric Garden, 107 W. Cedar St. Strictly Country Antique Mall, 5945 Bowling Green Rd.
Boating & Camping Bluegrass Music RV Park, I-65 exit 6, 151 sites.
Golf Kenny Perry's Country Creek Golf Course, 1075 Kenny Perry Dr., 18 holes.
Morgantown Pop. 2,394. Butler County seat, est. 1813. Wm. H. Natcher Pkwy., US 231, N. of Bowling Green, KY 70 E. of Mammoth Cave, KY 79 N. of Russellville. Dry. Central Time.
Information
n Morgantown/Butler County Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 408, 112 S. Main St., Morgantown, KY 42261. 270.526.6827.
Points of Interest Civil War Monument, courthouse lawn. Honors both North & South, only one of its kind in Ky. Green River Museum, Butler Co. Park, Woodbury, overlooking the Green River. Exhibits from the colorful riverboat era. JuneSept. Sat. noon-4. Reed's Ferry, KY 269. Crosses the Green River. Last county-owned ferry in Ky. Sunrise-sunset.
Special Events Green River Catfish Festival, July. 1-4. Harvest on the Square, Oct. Christmas Parade, 1st Sat. Dec.
Lodging Green River Lodge, 102 Sawmill Rd., 17 units. Motel 6, 1460 S. Main St., 46 units. 132
Kentucky's Cave Country Restaurants China Buffet, 811 S. Main St. El Rodeo, 227 N. Main St. Farm Boy, 718 W. G. L. Smith St. Kountry Kitchen, 729 W. G. L. Smith St. Pizza Zone, 1290 Veterans Way. Familiar Food: US 231S, Hardee's, McDonald's, Sonic, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment Five Seasons Flowers & Gifts, 125 N. Main St.
Golf
Golf Canyon Run Resort, 700 Canyon Run Rd., Lewisburg, 9 holes. Rolling Hills Golf Course, 1600 Pine Dr., 18 holes.
Outdoor Adventure Logan County Glade State Nature Preserve, off US 68/KY 80. 41 acres with limestone glades occupying the SW. facing midslope of an 810 ft. knob. The steep rocky slope is dominated by prairie grasses such as bluestem & sideoats grama. Rare plants include Carolina Larkspur, Glade violet & Fameflower.
Hidden Valley Golf Course, 530 Hidden Valley Rd., 18 holes.
Russellville Pop. 6,960. Logan County seat, est. 1798. US 68, SW. of Bowling Green. Wet (Logan Co. Dry). Central Time.
Information
n Logan County Tourist & Convention Commission, 139 Hillcrest Rd., Russellville, KY 42276. 270.726.1678.
Airport Russellville/Logan County Airport, 348 Airport Rd., off KY 100. General aviation. 4,000 ft. runway.
Lakes Briggs Lake, US 79, 2 mi. N. of Russellville. 17 acres. Opened 1950. Fishing (largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie). Boat ramp. Electric motors only. Shad for bait prohibited. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Lake Malone
US 431, 18 mi. N. to Dunmor. 826 acres. State developed lake in Muhlenberg, Logan & Todd Cos. Built in 1961. Fishing (largemouth bass), camping, swimming, docks, ramps, boat rental. 150 hp. limit on boat motors. Beautiful lake with varied shoreline, cliffs rise to 200 ft. at some points. Ky. Dept. Fish & Wildlife Resources.
Points of Interest 1817 Saddle Factory Museum, E. 4th St. The oldest remaining manufacturing facility in Ky. houses exhibits of the industry. May-mid Oct. Tues.-Sat. 10-2. Adm. $2. Bibb House Museum, 183 W. 8th St. A Georgian mansion, c. 1820, built by Revolutionary War officer & abolitionist, Maj. Richard Bibb. May-mid Oct. Tues.-Sat. 10-2. Adm. $2. Old Southern Deposit Bank, 6th & Main Sts. Built c. 1810. Scene of the first documented robbery by Jesse James' gang in 1868. Red River Meeting House & Cemetery, KY 663, off US 431 10 mi. S. The seat of the Great Revival of 1800 & site of the Red River Cumberland Presbyterian Church 1847-1935. Schochoh Rosenwald One Room School Museum, 2200 Bowling Green Rd. 1929 school house. By appt.
Special Events Strawberry Festival, Adairville, May. Purple Martin Festival, Lewisburg, May. Logan County Tobacco & Heritage Festival, 1st Sat.-2nd Sat. Oct. Primitive Camp Meeting Rendezvous, Red River Meeting House, Oct.
Lodging Cedar Ridge Bed & Breakfast Retreat, 1302 Simmons Ford Rd., 3 units. EconoLodge, US 68, 27 units. Economy Inn, 524 E. 9th St., 12 units. Executive Inn, 815 W. 9th St., 20 units. Quality Inn, 1120 Bowling Green Rd., 44 units. Tack Hammer's, 4202 Clarksville Rd., 8 units, rest. Wren's Nest Bed & Breakfast, 1452 Proctor Mill Rd., 2 units.
Restaurants The Cattle Pen Steakhouse, 102 Armory Dr. Colonial Inn, 701 S. Franklin St. Firehouse Restaurant, 471 W. 2nd St. Granny's Kitchen, 216 Market Sq. Roy's Pit Bar-B-Q, 101 Sarah Ln. Solazteca, 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.
Auburn Pop. 1,340. Logan County, est 1865. US 68/KY 80, SW. of Bowling Green. Dry. Central Time.
Information
n Auburn Tourism Commission, PO Box 183, Auburn, KY 42206. 270.542.4149.
Points of Interest Auburn Museum, 433 W. Main St. One room schoolhouse c. 1885, 120 yr. old barn, 2 cell jail c. 1865 & library. Tues.-Sat. 1-5. Adm. $5.
H SOUTH UNION SHAKER VILLAGE
10 mi. W. of Bowling Green, just off US 68. Historic site of Shakers' most southern village (1807-1922). 19th century buildings house the world's largest collection of southern Shaker furniture with exhibits telling the story of this innovative, religious community. Museum shop. Overnight accommodations at Shaker Tavern B&B. Open year-round. www.shakermuseum.com 270.542.4167, 800.811.8379. See Ad.
Special Events South Union Seminar, Shaker Village, Apr. Antique Engine & Tractor Show, McCutchen-Coke Park, 1st wknd. June. Bluegrass Jam, McCutchen-Coke Park, 3rd wknd. May. 400 Mile Sale, US 68/80, May 31-June 3. Car Cruise-In, McCutchen-Coke Park, 1st Sat. July. Auburn Autumn Days, 2nd wknd. Sept. A Shaker Breakfast, Shaker Village, Nov. Auburn Merchants Christmas Open House, Nov. Tour of Homes, 1st Sun. Dec. Christmas at Shakertown, Shaker Village, Dec. Christmas Parade, 2nd Sun. Dec.
Lodging
H 1869 SHAKER TAVERN BED & BREAKFAST
1.5 mi. from museum on KY 73. Built in 1869 by the Shakers as a hotel for "people of the world." 6 Victorian furnished, air conditioned rooms. Full breakfast. BBAK member. www.shakermuseum.com 270.542.6801, 800.929.8701. See Ad, Page 7. Federal Grove Bed & Breakfast, 475 E. Main St., 4 units, rest.
Restaurants Auburn Pool Room, 110 E. Main St. Familiar Food: Godfather's Pizza, Subway.
Shopping & Entertainment Colonial House Furniture, 108 Quarry Rd. The Lion & The Lamb Antiques, LLC, 106 W. Main St. Red Barn Antiques, 3155 Echo Valley Rd. Southern Outdoor Furniture, US 68/80. Yard Sale Shop, 116 W. Main St.
South Union Shaker Village
Shopping & Entertainment The Gallery, 124 N. Main St. The Patio Room, 3100 Nashville Rd. The Shoppe on the Square, 119 S. Main St.
Listings were verified & believed to be accurate at press time. Dates, hours & rates are subject to change.
www.shakermuseum.com
(270) 542-4167
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Cities A, B Albany ..............................................................................118 Ashland ..............................................................................88 Auburn ..............................................................................133 Augusta ..............................................................................59 Aurora .................................................................................78 Barbourville .....................................................................109 Bardstown ..........................................................................23 Bardwell .............................................................................83 Beattyville ........................................................................100 Beaver Dam .......................................................................66 Bedford ...............................................................................20 Benham ............................................................................105 Benton ................................................................................78 Berea ..................................................................................46 Booneville ........................................................................100 Bowling Green .................................................................130 Brandenburg ......................................................................30 Brooks ................................................................................18 Brownsville ......................................................................123 Burkesville .......................................................................120 Burnside ...........................................................................115
C Cadiz ...................................................................................72 Calhoun ..............................................................................65 Calvert City ........................................................................77 Campbellsville .................................................................121 Campton .............................................................................99 Carlisle ...............................................................................36 Carrollton ...........................................................................52 Cave City ..........................................................................126 Central City ........................................................................64 Clay City .............................................................................99 Clinton ................................................................................80 Cloverport ..........................................................................30 Columbia ..........................................................................122 Corbin ...............................................................................107 Covington ...........................................................................54 Cumberland .....................................................................105 Cynthiana ...........................................................................37
D, E, F Danville ..............................................................................49 Dawson Springs ................................................................67 Dixon ..................................................................................68 Dry Ridge ...........................................................................57 Dunmor ...............................................................................65 Eddyville ............................................................................74 Edmonton .........................................................................127 Elizabethtown ....................................................................27 Elkhorn City .......................................................................96 Elkton .................................................................................71 Erlanger ..............................................................................54 Falmouth ............................................................................57 Flemingsburg .....................................................................59 Florence .............................................................................56 Fountain Run....................................................................129 Ft. Knox ..............................................................................29 Ft. Mitchell ..........................................................................54 Frankfort .............................................................................32 Franklin ............................................................................132 Frenchburg ........................................................................87 Fulton .................................................................................81
G, H, I Gamaliel............................................................................129 Georgetown .......................................................................34 Gilbertsville ........................................................................77 Glasgow ...........................................................................127 Glendale .............................................................................29 Golden Pond ......................................................................73 Grand Rivers ......................................................................75 Grayson ..............................................................................90 Greensburg ......................................................................122 Greenup ..............................................................................89 Greenville ...........................................................................65 134
Hanson................................................................................67 Hardinsburg .......................................................................30 Harlan ...............................................................................106 Harrodsburg .......................................................................48 Hartford ..............................................................................66 Hawesville ..........................................................................64 Hazard ..............................................................................101 Henderson ..........................................................................62 Hickman .............................................................................81 Hindman ...........................................................................102 Hodgenville ........................................................................26 Hopkinsville .......................................................................69 Horse Cave ......................................................................125 Hyden ...............................................................................103 Inez .....................................................................................95 Irvine .................................................................................100 Irvington .............................................................................30
J, K, L Jackson ............................................................................101 Jamestown .......................................................................116 Kuttawa ..............................................................................75 La Grange ..........................................................................20 Lancaster ...........................................................................51 Lawrenceburg ....................................................................34 Lebanon .............................................................................24 Leitchfield ..........................................................................31 Lewisport ...........................................................................64 Lexington ...........................................................................38 Liberty ..............................................................................123 London .............................................................................110 Loretto ................................................................................25 Louisa .................................................................................91 Louisville ............................................................................10 Lynch ................................................................................105
M Madisonville .......................................................................66 Mammoth Cave ................................................................123 Manchester ......................................................................111 Marion .................................................................................76 Mayfield ..............................................................................80 Maysville ............................................................................58 McKee ...............................................................................111 Middlesboro .....................................................................104 Midway ...............................................................................43 Milton ..................................................................................20 Monticello .........................................................................118 Morehead ...........................................................................84 Morganfield ........................................................................69 Morgantown .....................................................................132 Mt. Olivet ............................................................................60 Mt. Sterling .........................................................................86 Mt. Vernon ........................................................................112 Munfordville .....................................................................125 Murray ................................................................................79
N, O, P New Castle .........................................................................21 New Concord .....................................................................79 Newport ..............................................................................55 Nicholasville ......................................................................42 Oak Grove...........................................................................70 Olive Hill .............................................................................91 Owensboro .........................................................................61 Owenton .............................................................................53 Owingsville ........................................................................86 Paducah .............................................................................81 Paintsville ..........................................................................92 Paris ...................................................................................36 Park City ...........................................................................126 Perryville ............................................................................50 Pikeville ..............................................................................96 Pineville ............................................................................105 Prestonsburg .....................................................................94 Princeton ............................................................................74 Prospect .............................................................................20
Index R, S, T Radcliff ...............................................................................29 Renfro Valley ...................................................................112 Richmond ...........................................................................45 Rosine ................................................................................66 Russell Springs ...............................................................118 Russellville ......................................................................133 Salt Lick..............................................................................86 Salyersville ........................................................................95 Sandy Hook ........................................................................92 Scottsville ........................................................................129 Sebree ................................................................................68 Shelbyville .........................................................................21 Shepherdsville ...................................................................18 Slade ...................................................................................98 Somerset ..........................................................................113 Sparta .................................................................................53 Springfield .........................................................................25 Stanford ..............................................................................51 Stanton ...............................................................................99 Stearns .............................................................................115 Sturgis ................................................................................69 Taylorsville ........................................................................22 Tompkinsville ..................................................................129
V,W Vanceburg ..........................................................................60 Versailles ...........................................................................43 Warsaw ...............................................................................53 Washington ........................................................................58 West Liberty .......................................................................88 West Point ..........................................................................29 Whitesburg .......................................................................103 Whitley City ......................................................................115 Wickliffe ..............................................................................83 Williamsburg ....................................................................109 Williamstown .....................................................................57 Wilmore ..............................................................................42 Winchester .........................................................................44
National Parks & Recreation Areas Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Hodgenville .......................................................................26 Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Stearns ............................................................................115 Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Middlesboro .....................................................................104 Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area Golden Pond .....................................................................73 Mammoth Cave National Park, Mammoth Cave ...............................................................124 Red River Gorge National Geological Area, Frenchburg, Slade, Campton ................................88, 98, 99
State Resort Parks Barren River Lake, Glasgow ...........................................127 Blue Licks Battlefield, Carlisle ..........................................36 Buckhorn Lake, Hazard ...................................................102 Carter Caves, Olive Hill ......................................................91 Cumberland Falls, Corbin ...............................................107 Dale Hollow Lake, Burkesville .........................................120 General Butler, Carrollton ..................................................52 Greenbo Lake, Greenup ....................................................89 Jenny Wiley, Prestonsburg ................................................94 Kenlake, Aurora ..................................................................78 Kentucky Dam Village, Gilbertsville ..................................77 Lake Barkley, Cadiz ...........................................................72 Lake Cumberland, Jamestown ........................................116 Natural Bridge, Slade ........................................................98 Pennyrile Forest, Dawson Springs ....................................68 Pine Mountain, Pineville ..................................................105 Rough River Dam, Leitchfield ............................................31
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State Parks & Historic Sites State Parks Big Bone Lick, Florence.....................................................56 Breaks Interstate, Elkhorn City...........................................96 Carr Creek, Hindman........................................................102 Columbus-Belmont, Clinton...............................................80 E.P. "Tom" Sawyer, Louisville............................................12 Fishtrap Lake, Pikeville.......................................................96 Fort Boonesborough, Richmond.......................................45 General Burnside Island, Burnside..................................115 Grayson Lake, Grayson......................................................90 Green River Lake, Campbellsville....................................121 John James Audubon, Henderson....................................63 Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington.......................................38 Kincaid Lake, Falmouth......................................................57 Kingdom Come, Cumberland...........................................105 Lake Malone, Dunmor.........................................................65 Levi Jackson Wilderness Road, London........................110 Lincoln Homestead, Springfield.........................................25 Mineral Mound, Eddyville....................................................74 My Old Kentucky Home, Bardstown..................................23 Nolin Lake, Brownsville.....................................................124 Old Fort Harrod, Harrodsburg.............................................48 Paintsville Lake, Paintsville................................................92 Pine Mountain Trail, Elkhorn City, Whitesburg, Pineville, Cumberland................................97, 103, 105, 105 Taylorsville Lake, Taylorsville............................................22 Yatesville Lake, Louisa.......................................................92
State Historic Sites Boone Station, Lexington...................................................38 Constitution Square, Danville............................................49 Dr. Thomas Walker, Barbourville......................................109 Isaac Shelby Cemetery, Stanford......................................51 Jefferson Davis, Elkton......................................................71 Old Mulkey Meetinghouse, Tompkinsville....................... 130 Perryville Battlefield, Perryville..........................................50 Waveland, Lexington...........................................................39 White Hall, Richmond..........................................................45 Wickliffe Mounds, Wickliffe................................................83 William Whitley House, Stanford.......................................51
Antiques Derby City Antique Mall, Louisville....................................18 Nettie Jarvis Antiques, Bloomfield (see Bardstown)...............................................24 Owensboro Antique Mall, Owensboro...............................62 Sturgis Antique Mall, Sturgis.............................................69
Attractions Abbey of Gethsemani, Bardstown.....................................23 Acres of Land Winery, Richmond......................................45 Ale-8-One Bottling Company, Winchester........................ 44 American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville........... 12 Appalshop, Whitesburg.....................................................103 The Arboretum, Lexington..................................................42 Artists Collaborative Theatre (ACT), Elkhorn City............ 97 Barthell Coal Mining Camp, Stearns...............................115 Battle of Richmond Visitors Center, Richmond................ 45 BB Riverboats, Newport.....................................................55 Beaumont Inn, Harrodsburg...............................................49 Beech Bend Park, Bowling Green....................................130 Belle of Louisville, Louisville..............................................12 Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest, Clermont (see Brooks/Shepherdsville)...............................19 Bill Monroe's Birthplace, Rosine ......................................66 Blue Heron Coal Mining Camp, Stearns.........................115 Boone Tavern Hotel, Berea................................................47 Butcher Hollow, Van Lear (see Paintsville)........................ 93 Camp Nelson Heritage Park, Nicholasville........................ 42 Capitol, Frankfort.................................................................32 136
Carson Center, Paducah....................................................82 Cave City Convention Center, Cave City........................ 126 The Center for Rural Development, Somerset............... 113 Civil War Fort at Boonesboro, Winchester........................ 44 Claudia Sanders Dinner House, Shelbyville..................... 22 Dinosaur World, Cave City...............................................126 The Dixie Belle Riverboat, Harrodsburg............................ 48 East Kentucky Science Center, Prestonsburg.................. 95 Floral Clock, Frankfort........................................................32 Frankfort Trolley, Frankfort................................................33 General John Hunt Morgan Driving Tour, Brandenburg.. 30 Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium, Louisville.... 12 GM Bowling Green Assembly Plant, Bowling Green...... 131 Godbey Appalachian Center, Cumberland..................... 105 Hummel Planetarium, Richmond.......................................45 James E. Bruce Convention Center, Hopkinsville............ 70 Kart Kountry Entertainment Center, Shepherdsville........ 19 Kentucky Action Park, Cave City....................................126 The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, Louisville............................................................................15 Kentucky Down Under, Horse Cave................................125 Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville............................13 Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Headquarters, Frankfort........... 33 KentuckyShow!, Louisville.................................................15 Kentucky Speedway, Sparta..............................................53 KFC Yum! Center, Louisville...............................................13 Laurel Gorge Cultural Heritage Center, Sandy Hook....... 92 Louisville Mega Cavern, Louisville....................................13 Louisville Science Center & IMAX Theatre, Louisville..... 13 The Louisville Zoo, Louisville.............................................13 LowerTown Arts District, Paducah...................................82 Lynn's Paradise Cafe, Louisville........................................18 Magoffin County Pioneer Village & Museum, Salyersville.........................................................................95 Morehead Conference Center, Morehead......................... 85 Mountain Arts Center, Prestonsburg.................................95 Mountain Homeplace, Paintsville.......................................93 Newport Aquarium, Newport..............................................55 Newport on the Levee, Newport........................................55 Old State Capitol, Frankfort................................................33 Old Talbott Tavern, Bardstown..........................................23 Olde Bloomfield Meeting Hall, Bloomfield (see Bardstown)...............................................24 Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.......................................88 Paroquet Springs Conference Centre, Shepherdsville.... 19 Peter W. Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery, Frankfort........................ 33 Pine Mountain Grill, Whitesburg......................................103 Plaza Theatre, Glasgow....................................................128 Portal 31 Mine Tour, Lynch..............................................105 Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, Renfro Valley....... 112 RiverPark Center, Owensboro............................................62 Salato Wildlife Education Center, Frankfort...................... 33 Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg.................... 48 South Union Shaker Village, Auburn...............................133 Spirit of Jefferson, Louisville..............................................13 Western Kentucky Botanical Garden, Owensboro............. 62 Yew Dell Gardens, Crestwood (see La Grange/Prospect)... 20 Yuko-En on the Elkhorn, Georgetown...............................35
Bed & Breakfasts 1851 Historic Maple Hill Manor, Springfield...................... 26 1869 Shaker Tavern, Auburn............................................133 The Ashley Inn, Lancaster..................................................51 Austin's Inn Place, Louisville..............................................16 Central Park, Louisville.......................................................16 Country Girl at Heart Farm, Munfordville.........................125 Eagle Hill Manor & Eagle Cove Cottage, Bardstown........ 24 Eagles View, Burnside......................................................115 Farm House Inn, Parkers Lake (see Stearns/Whitley City).........................116 Four Seasons Country Inn, Glasgow..............................128 Grace House, Marion..........................................................76
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Market Street Inn, Jeffersonville, IN (see Louisville).......... 17 Mountain Springs Inn, McKee.........................................111 Old Talbott Tavern, Bardstown..........................................23 Parkview Country Inn, Augusta.........................................59 Samuel Culbertson Mansion, Louisville............................17 Southern Grace, Brandenburg...........................................30 The Woodford Inn, Versailles.............................................43
Bourbon Distilleries Barton 1792 Distillery, Bardstown.....................................23 Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort......................................32 Four Roses Distillery, Lawrenceburg................................34 Heaven Hill Distilleries Bourbon Heritage Center, Bardstown..........................................................................23 Jim Beam American Outpost, Clermont (see Brooks/Shepherdsville)...............................19 Maker’s Mark Distillery, Loretto.........................................25 Wild Turkey Distillery, Lawrenceburg................................34 Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles...........................43
Campgrounds Ashland/Huntington West KOA, Argillite (see Ashland)... 89 Bee Spring Lodge, Benton.................................................78 Big Bear Resort & Marina, Benton....................................78 Grandma's RV Camping, Shepherdsville...........................19 Grider Hill Resort, Albany................................................120 Guist Creek Campground, Shelbyville..............................22 Indian Hills Resort/Alligator II Marina & KOA, Russell Springs................................................................118 Jellystone Park Camp Resort, Cave City........................ 126 Kentucky Horse Park Campground, Lexington................ 42 King Creek Resort & Marina, Benton................................78 Lakeside Campground & Marina, Benton......................... 78 Louisville South KOA, Shepherdsville...............................19 Malcolm Creek Resort & Marina, Benton.......................... 78 Pioneer Playhouse, Danville..............................................50 Still Waters Campground, Frankfort..................................34 Whispering Hills RV Park, Georgetown............................. 36 Wolfcreek Campground, Russell Springs........................118
Caves Carter Caves, Olive Hill.......................................................91 Cub Run Cave, Cub Run (see Horse Cave/Munfordville).........................125 Diamond Caverns, Park City............................................126 Hidden River Cave, Horse Cave......................................125 Kentucky Caverns, Horse Cave.......................................125 Lost River Cave, Bowling Green......................................131 Mammoth Cave, Mammoth Cave.....................................124 Onyx Cave, Cave City.......................................................126 Outlaw Cave, Cave City....................................................126
Colleges Alice Lloyd College, Pippa Passes (see Hindman)............... 102Asbury College, Wilmore..............................................42 Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore...........................42 Bellarmine University, Louisville........................................12 Berea College, Berea..........................................................46 Brescia University, Owensboro.........................................61 Campbellsville University, Campbellsville...................... 122 Centre College, Danville.....................................................50 Clear Creek Baptist Bible College, Pineville................... 105 Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond.......................... 45 Georgetown College, Georgetown.....................................34 Kentucky Christian University, Grayson.......................... 90 Kentucky State University, Frankfort................................33 Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro......................... 61 Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia..................................122 138
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louisville............................................................................13 Midway College, Midway....................................................43 Morehead State University, Morehead..............................85 Murray State University, Murray........................................79 Northern Kentucky University, Newport...........................55 Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville......... 13 Spalding University, Louisville...........................................13 St. Catharine College, Springfield......................................26 Sullivan University, Louisville............................................14 Thomas More College, Crestview Hills (see Ft. Mitchell/Erlanger)......................... 55 Transylvania University, Lexington...................................39 Union College, Barbourville..............................................109 University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg................. 109 University of Kentucky, Lexington.....................................39 University of Louisville, Louisville.....................................14 University of Pikeville, Pikeville.........................................96 Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green................ 131
Covered Bridges Beech Fork, Springfield.......................................................26 Bennett's Mill, Greenup......................................................89 Cabin Creek, Tollesboro (see Vanceburg).......................... 60 Colville, Paris......................................................................36 Dover, Maysville..................................................................58 Goddard "White," Flemingsburg........................................60 Grange City (Hillsboro), Flemingsburg..............................60 Johnson Creek, Alhambra (see Mt. Olivet)........................ 60 Oldtown, Greenup...............................................................90 Ringo's Mill, Flemingsburg.................................................60 Switzer, Frankfort................................................................33 Valley Pike, Maysville..........................................................58 Walcott, Augusta.................................................................59
Crafts Appalachian Artisan Center, Hindman............................102 Appalachian Fireside Crafts, Booneville.........................100 Brushy Fork Creek Gallery, Crofton (see Hopkinsville)..... 70 Completely Kentucky, Frankfort........................................34 The Cozy Corner, Whitesburg..........................................104 Cumberland Crafts, Middlesboro.....................................104 David Appalachian Crafts, David (see Prestonsburg)....... 95 Glassworks, Louisville........................................................13 Hadley Pottery, Louisville...................................................18 Happy Gizzard Holler Folk Art Shop, Isonville (see Sandy Hook)................................................92 Hawks View Glass Blowing Gallery, Louisville................. 18 Henderson Settlement & Log House Craft Shop, Pineville............................................................................105 Highland Raku Studio, Columbia.....................................122 Junkyard Pottery, Parkers Lake (see Stearns/Whitley City).........................116 Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, Berea........................ 46 Kentucky Communities Crafts, Barbourville................... 110 Kentucky Crafted: The Market, Lexington......................... 40 Kentucky Folk Art Center, Morehead................................85 Kentucky Haus Artisan Center, Newport.......................... 56 Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft, Louisville..................... 14 Leeds Fine Jewelry, Richmond..........................................46 The Little Loomhouse, Louisville.......................................14 Log House Craft Gallery, Berea........................................47 Louisville Stoneware, Louisville.........................................18 Marie Stewart Craft Shop, Hindman................................102 Mountain Design & Crafts, Booneville.............................100 Pine Mountain/Letcher County Craft Co-op, Whitesburg.......................................................................104 Poor Fork Arts & Crafts, Cumberland.............................106 Rayburn Arts & Crafts, Olive Hill.......................................91 Red Bird Mission Crafts, Beverly (see Manchester)....... 111 True Kentucky, Glendale....................................................29 Uniquely Yours Quilt Shop, Elizabethtown....................... 28
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Ferries Anderson Ferry, Constance (see Florence)....................... 56 Augusta Ferry, Augusta......................................................59 Cave in Rock Ferry, Marion................................................76 Cumberland River Ferry, Tompkinsville..........................130 Dennison Ferry, Mammoth Cave.....................................124 Hickman-Dorena Ferry, Hickman.......................................81 Houchins Ferry, Mammoth Cave.....................................124 Reed's Ferry, Morgantown................................................132 Valley View Ferry, Lexington, Nicholasville, Richmond.......................39, 42, 45
Festivals & Events Alltech National Horse Show, Lexington, Oct. 31-Nov. 4..................................................38 Ameribration Festival, Calvert City, July 4........................ 77 American Quilter's Society Quilt Show, Paducah, Apr. 25-28..........................................................82 Anderson County Burgoo Festival, Lawrenceburg, last wknd. Sept. ........................................34 Appalachian Harvest Festival, Renfro Valley, Oct. 4-6... 112 Apple Blossom Festival, Elkhorn City, 3rd wknd. May...... 97 Auburn Autumn Days, Auburn, 2nd wknd. Sept.............. 133 Aurora Country Festival, Aurora, Oct................................79 Aussie Fest, Horse Cave, 1st wknd. Oct..........................125 Back Roads Tour, Marion, Apr. 22-23................................76 Bands & BBQ, Carrollton, Sept. 7-8...................................52 Barbecue on the River & Old Market Days, Paducah, Sept. 27-29........................................................82 Beer Cheese Festival, Winchester, June........................... 44 Benton Tater Day, Benton, 1st wknd. & Mon. Apr.............. 78 Berea Craft Festival, Berea, July 13-15............................. 46 Big Singing Day, Benton, 4th Sun. May.............................78 Black Patch Tobacco Festival, Princeton, Sept. 8............ 74 Black Gold Festival, Hazard, 3rd wknd. Sept.................. 102 Bluegrass State Games, Lexington, July .......................... 40 Breathitt County Honey Festival, Jackson, Labor Day wknd................................................101 Camp Nelson Civil War Days, Nicholasville, Sept............. 42 Camp Wildcat Civil War Reenactment, London, Oct. 19-20..........................................................110 Capital Expo Festival, Frankfort, June 7-9......................... 33 Carroll County Tobacco Festival, Carrollton, Oct. 4-6...... 52 Casey County Apple Festival, Liberty, Sept. 15-22........ 123 Cave Run Storytelling Festival, Morehead, Sept. 28-29... 85 Clack Mountain Music Festival, Morehead, June 2.......... 85 Clarkson Honeyfest, Clarkson (see Leitchfield), last full wknd. Sept................... 32 ColorFest, Clermont (see Brooks/Shepherdsville), Oct. 20-21............ 19 Cow Days, Greensburg, Sept............................................123 Craft Fair, Shaker Village, Harrodsburg, Aug. 4-5.............. 49 Cumberland Mountain Fall Festival, Middlesboro, 1st wknd. Oct..............................................104 Cumberland River Bluegrass Festival, Burkesville, 3rd wknd. Sept..............................................121 Daniel Boone Festival, Barbourville, 1st wk. Oct............. 109 Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival, Winchester, Labor Day wknd.............................................44 Derby Day Celebration, Williamstown, 1st Sat. May.......... 57 Dixon Freedom Days, Dixon, 3rd wknd. June.................... 68 Doo Wop Days Festival, Wickliffe, May.............................85 Duncan Hines Festival, Bowling Green, Aug................... 131 Everly Brothers/Central City Rock 'n Roll Fest, Central City, Labor Day wknd............................................64 Fancy Farm Picnic, Fancy Farm (see Mayfield), 1st Sat. Aug........................... 80 Festival of the Horse, Georgetown, Oct. 4-7..................... 35 Festival of the Mountain Masters, Harlan, wknd. after Thanksgiving.....................................107
Fleming County Covered Bridge Festival, Flemingsburg, 4th Sat. Aug................................................60 Foothills Festival, Albany, Oct. 19-20..............................120 Forkland Heritage Festival, Gravel Switch (see Danville), Oct. ....................................50 Fort Harrod Beef Festival, Harrodsburg, June 1-2 ........... 49 4th of July Bullitt Blast, Shepherdsville, July 4................. 19 4th of July Celebration, Campbellsville, July................... 122 Francisco's Farm Arts Festival, Midway, June 23-24...........................................................43 Franklin Kentucky Music Festival, Franklin, Sept. 7-8............................................................132 Freedom Fest, Murray, July 1-3..........................................79 Georgetown International Kite & Culture Festival, Georgetown, Apr. 21-22.....................................................35 Glasgow Highland Games, Glasgow, June 1-3............... 128 Glendale Crossing Festival, Glendale, 3rd Sat. Oct......... 29 Gourd Patch Festival, Mayfield, 3rd Sat. Sept................... 80 GRADD Arts & Crafts Festival, Henderson, Oct. 6-7........ 63 Great American Brass Band Festival, Danville, June 7-10............................................................50 Great Outhouse Blowout, Gravel Switch (see Danville), Oct. ....................................50 Green River Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival, Campbellsville, Nov. ........................................................122 Hart County Civil War Days, Munfordville, Sept. 7-9....... 125 Harvest Fest, Elkton, 1st Sat. Oct.......................................71 Heartland Music Fest, Elizabethtown, 1st wknd. June....... 28 Highland Renaissance Festival, Eminence (see New Castle), June 2-July 8....................... 21 Hillbilly Days, Pikeville, Apr................................................96 Home of the Legends International Thumbpicking Contest, Powderly (see Greenville/Dunmor), Sept. 28-30................ 64 Horse Cave Heritage Festival, Horse Cave, Sept. 14-16..................................................125 Ichthus Festival, Wilmore, June 20-23 ..............................42
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Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Lexington, Apr. 26-29.........................................................38 Rolling Fork Iron Horse Festival, New Haven (see Bardstown), Sept. 7-8.............................24 ROMP (River of Music Party), Owensboro, June 28-30.... 62 Rosemary Clooney Music Festival, Maysville, Sept......... 58 St. James Court Art Show, Louisville, Oct. 5-7................. 16 Secretariat Festival, Paris, late Sept..................................36 Seedtime on the Cumberland, Whitesburg, June........... 103 Shelbyville Horse Show, Shelbyville, Aug. 1-4.................. 21 Smalltown America Festival, Mt. Sterling, Aug. 18........... 86 Southern Lights, Lexington, Nov. 16-Dec. 31.................... 38 Spoonbread Festival, Berea, Sept. 14-16.......................... 47 Stanton Corn Festival, Stanton, Aug.................................99 Summer Motion, Ashland, 4th of July wknd....................... 88 Trail of Tears Indian Pow Wow, Hopkinsville, Sept. 8-9.......................................................70 Tri-Fest, Henderson, Apr. 20-22..........................................63 Trigg County Civil War Days, Cadiz, Mar. 23-25.............. 72 Trigg County Country Ham Festival, Cadiz, 2nd wknd. Oct.........................................................72 W C Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival, Henderson, June 9-16........................................................63 Williamsburg Old Fashioned Trading Days, Williamsburg, Sept. 6-8....................................................109 Winter Wonderland of Lights, Ashland, mid Nov.-Jan. 2...................................................89 Woolly Worm Festival, Beattyville, Oct............................100 World Chicken Festival, London, Sept. 27-30................. 110
Golf Courses Barren River Lake State Resort Park Golf Course, Glasgow...........................................................................129 Boots Randolph Golf Course, Cadiz.................................72 Bright Leaf Golf Resort, Harrodsburg................................49 Cave Valley Golf Club at Park Mammoth Resort, Park City (see Brownsville/Mammoth Cave..................... 125 Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park Golf Course, Burkesville........................................................................121 Eagle Ridge Golf Course, Louisa......................................92 Eagle Trace Golf Course, Morehead.................................86 General Burnside Island State Park Golf Course, Burnside...........................................................................115 Gibson Bay Golf Course, Richmond.................................46 Hidden Cove Golf Course, Grayson..................................91 Kenny Rapier Golf Course, Bardstown.............................24 Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park Golf Course, Gilbertsville.........................................................................78 Lincoln Homestead State Park Golf Course, Springfield.. 26 Mineral Mound State Park Golf Course, Eddyville........... 75 Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Golf Course, Dawson Springs.................................................................68 Stonecrest Golf Course, Prestonsburg..............................95 Wasioto Winds Golf Course, Pineville.............................105
Historic Homes Adsmore House & Gardens, Princeton............................. 74 Albert Sidney Johnston Home Museum, Washington........................................................................58 Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate, Lexington...................... 39 Barlow House Museum, Barlow (see Wickliffe)................. 83 Bell House, Mt. Sterling......................................................86 Berry Mansion, Frankfort....................................................32 Bibb House Museum, Russellville....................................133 Brown-Pusey House, Elizabethtown..................................28 Butler-Turpin Historic House, Carrollton........................... 52 Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, Louisville.................... 15 Crittenden Cabin, Versailles...............................................43 Daniel & Rebecca Boone's Cabin, Carlisle....................... 37 Dinsmore Homestead, Burlington (see Florence) ............. 56 Edana Locus, Mayfield.......................................................80 Executive Mansion, Frankfort............................................32
Index Fairholme, Cadiz.................................................................72 Farmington Historic Plantation, Louisville........................ 15 Guild House, Princeton.......................................................74 Historic Locust Grove, Louisville.......................................15 Holly Rood (Clark Mansion), Winchester.......................... 44 Hunt-Morgan House, Lexington.........................................39 Jack Jouett House, Versailles............................................43 Jack Thomas House, Leitchfield........................................31 Jacob Hiestand House Museum, Campbellsville............ 122 Janice Holt Giles House, Knifley (see Columbia)............ 122 Liberty Hall Historic Site, Frankfort...................................33 Lincoln Heritage House, Elizabethtown.............................28 Lloyd Tilghman Home & Civil War Museum, Paducah.... 82 Loudoun House, Lexington................................................39 Mary Todd Lincoln House, Lexington.............................. 39 Masterson House, Carrollton..............................................52 McDowell House Museum, Apothecary & Gardens, Danville..............................................................................50 Mordecai Lincoln House, Springfield.................................25 Nannine Clay Wallis Home, Paris......................................36 Octagon Hall Museum, Franklin.......................................132 Old Governor’s Mansion, Frankfort...................................33 Owings House, Owingsville................................................87 Pleasant Retreat, Lancaster...............................................51 Pope Villa, Lexington..........................................................39 Rice House, Wilmore...........................................................42 Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremen Landing, Louisville.... 15 Riverview at Hobson Grove, Bowling Green................... 131 Rob Morris Home, La Grange............................................20 Rose Hill, Eddyville.............................................................75 Rosemary Clooney's Childhood Home, Maysville........... 58 Samuel May House, Prestonsburg.....................................95 Squire Pate House, Lewisport............................................64 Thomas Edison House, Louisville......................................15 Trabue Russell House, Columbia....................................122 Ward Hall, Georgetown.......................................................35 Wickland, Bardstown..........................................................23 William Arnold Log Home, Williamstown........................... 57 Whitehall House & Gardens, Louisville.............................15
Horse Farm Tours Blue Grass Tours, Lexington..............................................40 Old Friends Farm for Retired Thoroughbreds, Georgetown........................................................................35 The Thoroughbred Center, Lexington...............................39
Horse Racing Churchill Downs, Louisville................................................12 Ellis Park Race Course, Henderson..................................63 Keeneland Race Course, Lexington..................................39 Kentucky Downs, Franklin...............................................132 Players Bluegrass Downs, Paducah.................................82 The Red Mile, Lexington.....................................................39 Thunder Ridge Racing & Entertainment Complex, Prestonsburg......................................................................95 Turfway Park Race Course, Florence................................56
Horseback Riding Barren River Lake State Resort Park, Glasgow............. 127 Ben's Cave Run Riding, Frenchburg.................................88 Big Red Stables, Harrodsburg............................................49 Bill's Riding Stable, Corbin..............................................108 Burr Oak Tack & Morgan Horses, Georgetown................ 36 Carter Caves State Resort Park, Olive Hill........................ 91 Cave Run Resort & Stables, Salt Lick...............................87 Chasing the Sun Equestrian Center, Wallingford (see Flemingsburg)............................................ 60 Coyle Country Stables, Owingsville...................................87 Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Corbin................. 107
D Bar K Horse Camp, Mammoth Cave............................125 Deer Run Stables, Richmond.............................................46 Double "J" Stables & Horseman's Campground, Mammoth Cave..................................................................... 125 Equine Adventures, Golden Pond.....................................74 Ft. Campbell Riding Stables, Ft. Campbell (see Oak Grove)...........................................71 Four Rivers Sport Horse Center, Paducah....................... 83 Green River Stables, Campbellsville................................122 Jesse James Riding Stables, Cave City.........................126 Kellen Ranch, Henderson...................................................64 Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, Gilbertsville.........................................................................77 Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington.......................................38 Kinlee Riding Stable, London..........................................111 Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, Jamestown ......... 116 Lily Creek Pay Lake & Riding Stables, Russell Springs................................................................118 Little Big Horse Trails, La Grange.....................................21 A Little Bit of Heaven Riding Stable, Frankfort................. 34 Meadow Lake Equestrian Center, Lancaster.................... 51 Sunrise Stables, Versailles.................................................43 Whispering Woods Riding Stables, Georgetown............. 36
Major Lakes Lake Barkley, Cadiz, Golden Pond, Eddyville, Grand Rivers... 72, 73, 75, 76 Barren River Lake, Glasgow............................................127 Lake Beshear, Dawson Springs..........................................68 Buckhorn Lake, Hazard....................................................102 Carr Creek Lake, Hindman...............................................102 Cave Run Lake, Morehead, Owingsville/Salt Lick........ 85, 87 Cedar Creek Lake, Stanford...............................................51 Craig's Creek Lake, Warsaw..............................................53 Lake Cumberland, Somerset, Jamestown............... 113, 117 Dale Hollow Lake, Burkesville..........................................120 Dewey Lake, Prestonsburg.................................................94 Fishtrap Lake, Pikeville.......................................................96 Grayson Lake, Grayson......................................................90 Green River Lake, Campbellsville....................................122 Greenbo Lake, Greenup.....................................................89 Herrington Lake, Harrodsburg, Lancaster.................... 48, 51 Kentucky Lake, Golden Pond, Grand Rivers, Gilbertsville.............. 73, 75, 77 Kincaid Lake, Falmouth......................................................57 Laurel River Lake, Corbin, London...........................108, 110 Lake Malone, Dunmor, Russellville.............................65, 133 Nolin Lake, Leitchfield, Brownsville.............................31, 124 Paintsville Lake, Paintsville................................................93 Reelfoot Lake, Hickman......................................................81 Rough River Lake, Leitchfield............................................31 Taylorsville Lake, Taylorsville............................................22 Wood Creek Lake, London...............................................110 Yatesville Lake, Louisa.......................................................92
Marinas Bee Spring Lodge, Benton.................................................78 Big Bear Resort & Marina, Benton....................................78 Buzzard Rock Resort & Marina, Kuttawa.......................... 75 Cypress Springs Resort, New Concord............................80 Grider Hill Marina & Resort, Albany................................120 Guist Creek Marina, Shelbyville.........................................22 Indian Hills Resort/Alligator II Marina & KOA, Russell Springs................................................................118 Jamestown Resort & Marina, Jamestown....................... 118 King Creek Resort & Marina, Benton................................78 Lakeside Campground & Marina, Benton......................... 78 Malcolm Creek Resort & Marina, Benton.......................... 78 State Dock, Jamestown....................................................118 Sulphur Creek Resort, Inc., Burkesville...........................121 Wisdom Resort, Albany....................................................120 Wolf Creek Marina, Jamestown .......................................118 141
Museums 1817 Saddle Factory Museum, Russellville..................... 133 Abraham Lincoln Legacy Museum, Springfield................ 26 Abraham Lincoln Library & Museum, Harrogate, TN (see Middlesboro).....................................104 African-American Heritage Center, Franklin................... 132 Allen County Historical & Genealogical Society Museum, Scottsville........................................................129 American Cave Museum, Horse Cave.............................125 American Saddlebred Museum, Lexington....................... 39 The Art Museum at the University of Kentucky, Lexington............................................................................39 Arthur Museum, Middlesboro...........................................104 Auburn Museum, Auburn.................................................133 Audubon Museum & Nature Center, Henderson.............. 63 Aviation Museum of Kentucky, Lexington........................ 39 Bardstown Historical Museum, Bardstown....................... 23 Behringer-Crawford Museum, Covington......................... 54 Bell County Historical Museum, Middlesboro................. 104 Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum, Marion......................... 76 Big Sandy Heritage Center, Pikeville.................................96 Bluegrass Heritage Museum, Winchester......................... 44 Bobby Davis Museum & Park, Hazard............................102 Breathitt County Museum, Jackson................................101 Breckinridge County Historical Society Museum, Hardinsburg........................................................................30 Bullitt County History Museum, Shepherdsville............... 19 Caldwell County Railroad Museum & Caboose, Princeton............................................................................74 Camp Breckinridge Museum & Arts Center, Morganfield........................................................................69 Campbell County Log Cabin Museum, Alexandria (see Newport)...................................................55 Cane Ridge Meeting House & Shrine, Paris..................... 36 Capital City Museum, Frankfort..........................................32 Clover Fork Museum, Evarts (see Harlan).......................106 Cloverport Community Museum, Cloverport.................... 30 Creation Museum, Petersburg (see Florence)................... 56 Crittenden County Historical Museum, Marion................ 76 Cumberland County Historical Museum, Burkesville..... 120 Cumberland Inn Museum, Williamsburg..........................109 Cynthiana/Harrison County Museum, Cynthiana............. 37 David A. Zegeer Coal-Railroad Museum Jenkins (see Whitesburg).................................................103 Dawson Springs Museum & Art Center, Dawson Springs.................................................................68 Don F. Pratt Memorial Museum, Ft. Campbell (see Oak Grove)...........................................70 Duncan Center Museum & Art Gallery, Greenville........... 65 Duncan Tavern Historic Center, Paris..............................36 Elkhorn City Railroad Museum, Elkhorn City.................... 97 Estill County Historical & Genealogical Society Museum & Research Center, Irvine...............................100 Everly Brothers Music Museum, Central City................... 64 Explorium of Lexington, Lexington...................................39 Filson Historical Society, Louisville...................................14 Fleming County Covered Bridge Museum, Flemingsburg.....................................................................60 Floyd Collins Museum, Cave City....................................126 Fordsville L & N Depot Museum, Fordsville (see Hartford/Rosine/Beaver Dam)................... 66 Frazier International History Museum, Louisville............. 14 General George Patton Museum, Ft. Knox....................... 29 Georgetown & Scott County Museum, Georgetown........ 35 Gladie Cultural-Environmental Learning Center, Slade..................................................................................98 The Great American Dollhouse Museum, Danville.......... 50 Green River Museum, Woodbury (see Morgantown)....... 132 Hancock County Farm Museum, Lewisport...................... 64 Hancock County Museum, Hawesville..............................64 Hardin County History Museum, Elizabethtown............... 28 Harland Sanders Cafe & Museum, Corbin...................... 108 142
Harriet Beecher Stowe Slavery to Freedom Museum, Washington........................................................................58 Harrodsburg Historical Society Museum, Harrodsburg... 48 Hart County Historical Museum, Munfordville................ 125 Headley-Whitney Museum, Lexington...............................39 Hickman County Museum, Clinton....................................80 Highlands Museum & Discovery Center, Ashland........... 88 Historic Railpark & Train Museum, Bowling Green........ 131 Historical Society of Hopkins County Library & Museum, Madisonville......................................67 Hopewell Museum, Paris....................................................36 International Bluegrass Music Museum, Owensboro...... 61 International Museum of the Horse, Lexington................ 39 Irvington Railroad Station Museum, Irvington.................. 31 James A. Ramage Civil War Museum, Covington............ 54 Janice Mason Art Museum, Cadiz.....................................72 Jeffersontown Historical Museum, Jeffersontown (see Louisville)............................................14 Kentucky Coal Museum, Benham...................................105 Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville.................................14 Kentucky Doll & Toy Museum, Carlisle.............................37 Kentucky Gateway Museum Center, Maysville................ 58 Kentucky Military History Museum, Frankfort.................. 33 Kentucky Museum, Bowling Green..................................131 Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum, Renfro Valley....................................................................112 Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame, Nicholasville........... 42 Knox Historical Museum, Barbourville............................109 L & N Depot, Stanford.........................................................51 Lexington History Museum, Lexington.............................39 The Lincoln Museum, Hodgenville.....................................27 Log Cabin Museum, Georgetown......................................35 Log Cabin Museum, Smithland (see Grand Rivers) .......... 76 Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Louisville............ 14 Louisville Visual Art Association, Louisville..................... 14 Mammoth Cave Wax Museum, Cave City.......................126 Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum, Cave City.................. 126 McCreary County Museum, Stearns...............................115 McLean County History & Genealogy Museum, Calhoun............................................................................... 65 Memory Hill Foundation Museum, West Liberty................ 88 Model "A" Ford Museum, Rineyville (see Elizabethtown).. 28 Montgomery County History Museum, Mt. Sterling.........................................................................86 Mountain LIfe Museum, London......................................110 Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville......................................14 The National Corvette Museum, Bowling Green............. 131 The National Quilt Museum, Paducah...............................82 National Society Sons of the American Revolution, Louisville............................................................................14 National Underground Railroad Museum, Maysville........ 58 Noble Pioneer Village & Museum, Booneville................. 100 Northeastern Kentucky Museum, Olive Hill...................... 91 Ohio County Museum Complex, Hartford......................... 66 Old Bardstown Village & Civil War Museum, Bardstown..........................................................................23 Oldham County History Center, La Grange...................... 20 Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History, Bardstown...... 23 Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, Owensboro................... 61 Owensboro Museum of Science & History, Owensboro.........................................................................61 Paducah Railroad Museum, Paducah...............................82 Parker Warner Historic Museum, Providence (see Dixon/Sebree).........................................68 Pennyroyal Area Museum, Hopkinsville............................ 70 Portland Museum, Louisville..............................................15 Railside Red Caboose History Museum, Wilmore........... 42 Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati, Covington......... 54 Red River Historical Museum, Clay City........................... 99 River Discovery Center, Paducah.....................................82 Robert Penn Warren Birthplace, Guthrie (see Elkton)...... 71 Rosemary Clooney House Museum, Augusta.................. 59 Schochoh Rosenwald One Room School Museum, Russellville.......................................................................133
Index South Central Kentucky Cultural Center, Glasgow........ 128 The Speed Art Museum, Louisville....................................15 Swamp Valley Museum, Denniston (see Frenchburg)....... 88 Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum, Elizabethtown...... 28 Three Forks Historical Center, Beattyville...................... 100 Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, Frankfort.............................................................................33 US 23 Country Music Museum, Paintsville....................... 93 Van Lear Historical Society Coal Miners' Museum, Van Lear (see Paintsville)..................................................93 Vanceburg Railroad Depot, Vanceburg.............................60 Warren Thomas Black History Museum, Hickman.......... 81 Wayne County Museum, Monticello.................................118 Western Kentucky Museum, Mayfield...............................80 William Clark Market House Museum, Paducah.............. 82 Wolfe County Historical Museum, Campton................... 100 Woodford County Historical Society, Versailles.............. 43 Wrather-West Kentucky Museum, Murray........................ 79
Outdoor Adventure Black Mountain Thunder Zipline, Harlan........................ 107 Green River Paddle Trail, Greensburg............................123 Hal Rogers Family Entertainment Center, Williamsburg.109 Kentucky Fishing & Hunting Licenses, Frankfort............ 34 Red River Gorge Zipline & Canopy Tours, Campton..... 100 Red River Outdoors, Slade................................................99 SomerSplash Waterpark, Somerset................................114 Venture River Water Park, Eddyville..................................75
Professional Sports Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball, Bowling Green....... 131 Eastern Kentucky Drillers Arena Football, Pikeville........ 96 Florence Freedom Baseball, Florence..............................56
Kentucky Stickhorses Lacrosse, Louisville...................... 15 Lexington Legends Baseball, Lexington........................... 40 Louisville Bats Baseball, Louisville...................................15 Owensboro Oilers Baseball, Owensboro..........................62 Tradewater Pirates Baseball, Dawson Springs................. 68
Railway Excursions Big South Fork Scenic Railway, Stearns........................115 Bluegrass Scenic Railroad & Museum, Versailles........... 43 Kentucky Railway Museum, New Haven (see Bardstown).............................................23 My Old Kentucky Dinner Train, Bardstown....................... 23
Summer Theatre Jenny Wiley Theatre, Prestonsburg...................................95 Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, Louisville....................... 15 Kincaid Regional Theatre, Falmouth.................................57 Pine Knob Theatre, Caneyville (see Leitchfield)................ 31 Pioneer Playhouse, Danville..............................................50 Stephen Foster - The Musical, Bardstown........................ 23 Twilight Cabaret, Aurora.....................................................79
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12. What is your gender? ❏ Male ❏ Female 13. What is your age? ❏ 20-30 ❏ 31-40 ❏ 41-50 ❏ 51-65 ❏ Over 65 14. Do you plan to visit Kentucky again? ❏ yes ❏ no 15. How would you rate KTG? ❏ Excellent ❏ Good ❏ Average ❏ Below Average 16. Do you like the digest size of KTG? ❏ yes ❏ no 17. What do you like best about KTG? _________________________________ 18. How could KTG be improved? _________________________________ 19. Have you used previous editions of KTG? ❏ yes ❏ no 20. Have you visited our website at www.kytravel.com? ❏ yes ❏ no 21. Comments about Kentucky or KTG? _________________________________ _________________________________
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