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The Kentucky Derby Is a Day There’s only one Kentucky Derby, and watching it live at Churchill Downs in Louisville is on many people’s “bucket list.” Not just a horse race, the Derby is the focal point of weeks of springtime celebrating in Louisville, which is known for combining Southern traditions with Midwestern friendliness. Here are some fun facts associated with the $2 million race for three-year-old thoroughbreds that’s known as “the greatest two minutes in sports” and the oldest continuing sporting event in the United States. The 140th Kentucky Derby will be run on Saturday May 3, 2014 at Churchill Downs, which has hosted thoroughbred racing since 1875. The 147 acre track just south of downtown Louisville will host its 2014 spring meet from April 26 through June 29, with live racing most days except Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The winner of the first Derby in 1875 was Aristides, whose jockey, Oliver Lewis, was an African American. Fifteen horses ran in that first Derby; up to 20 now compete in the race. In 1919, Sir Barton was the first horse to win the Kentucky Derby and then go on and triumph in the Preakness and Belmont Stakes. This difficult feat, known as the Triple Crown, has been repeated 10 times. The most recent Triple Crown winner was Affirmed in 1978. The fastest winning time for the 1/1-4-mile Derby was posted by Secretariat in 1973. After blazing a 1 minute 59 second finish in the Derby, Secretariat went on to win the Triple Crown. Three fillies have beaten the boys to claim the coveted blanket of more than 500 roses awarded to the Derby winner. They were Favored Regret in 1915, Genuine Risk in 1980 and Winning Colors in 1988. Diane Crump was the first female jockey to “run for the roses.” She rode in 1970. At age 54, Willie Shoemaker was the oldest jockey to win the Derby, riding Ferdinand to victory in 1986. The youngest winning jockey was 15 year-old Alonzo Clayton aboard Azra in 1892. 2

at the Races Unlike Any Other In recent years, crowds for the Derby have reached nearly 165,000 spectators. Some 15 million viewers now tune into NBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s television coverage of the race. About 2,000 media credentials are issued for journalists to cover the Derby. Celebrity watching along Millionairesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Row in the clubhouse is almost as popular as watching the races on Derby day. Among the most famous recent spectators were Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip of Great Britain, who were in attendance in 2007. Many Derby-goers traditionally drink a bourbonbased concoction known as the mint julep. An estimated 120,000 mint juleps are consumed on Derby day at Churchill Downs. This requires more than 7,800 liters of bourbon, 450,000 pounds of shaved ice and 2,250 pounds of mint. Weather on Derby Day can be somewhat unpredictable, although the average high temperature for the first Saturday in May is a pleasant 72 degrees. The warmest recorded Derby high was 94 degrees in 1959; the coldest was 47 degrees in 1957.

For more information on the Derby, visit www.kentuckyderby.com. You can find a spring racing schedule at www.churchilldowns.com. For events in and around Louisville during the Kentucky Derby Festival, go to www.kdf.org. A wealth of information on things to do and see in Kentucky is at www.kentuckytourism.com.

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The Kentucky Travel Industry Association announces the following winners from across the state as its Top 10 Festivals & Events for Fall 2013. 16th Annual Southern Kentucky Book Festival, Bowling Green, April 25-26. Celebrate the love of reading at the SOKY Book Fest, two-day event featuring approximately 150 adult and children’s authors. The premier headliner is Charlaine Harris, the New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series on which HBO’s True Blood series is based. Friday is Children’s Day, where about one thousand students grades K-12 get the chance to meet their favorite authors, participate in dramatic and musical performances and use their imaginations in a creative make and do area. Authors are available to meet the public and autograph their books on Saturday. More information: www.sokybookfest.org or 270.745.4502. AQS AuiltWeek™, Paducah, April 23-26. Paducah transforms to Quilt City USA® every April as nearly 30,000 quilt and fiber art enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to experience AQS QuiltWeek™ - Paducah. 2014 is the 30th anniversary of the American Quilter’s Society and QuiltWeek™. Workshops are taught by quilting masters at the AQS School of Quiltmaking. The Merchant Mall features 400 vendor booths, and a full line-up of special events honor innovation and talented artists in the quilt world. Special dogwood fabric is being printed to commemorate the 30th anniversary. April 2014 is also the 50th anniversary of Paducah’s Dogwood Trail Celebration. More information: www.aqsshows.com/aqspaducah or 270-898-7903. BBQ, Blues & Bikes, Elizabethtown, May 23-24. E-town’s newest event was a huge success! The downtown streets were lined with motorcycles, the smell of BBQ was in the air and the sounds of some of the best rhythm & blues music from across Kentucky was here. The weather was perfect, the food superb and the excitement was palatable. If you missed last year, be sure to come out and join in the festivities this year. More information: www.bbqbluesfest.com or 270.982.2209. Hillbilly Days Festival, Pikeville, April 18-19. Hillbilly Days is held annually the third weekend in April. Come rain or shine, over 100,000 “hillbillies” come for a three-day visit to the “hills.” Vendors line the streets of Pikeville’s Central Business District, tempting all who come near to indulge in traditional mountain food. The Pikeville City Park is filled with artisans and crafters displaying handmade products, while mountain music, played in the gazebo, fills the air. Bluegrass and country music performers, planned and unplanned, clogging, flat footing and square dancing take place in both the City Park and Courthouse Square. The festival allows us to embraces our heritage with a touch of amusement. More information: www.Hillbillydays.com or 606.432.5063.

International Bar-B-Q Festival, Owensboro, May 9-10. The 36th year for “two days of barbecue heaven” in downtown Owensboro! The riverfront will fill with the aroma of hickory-smoked pits as teams prepare chicken, pork, beef, mutton and burgoo, competing for the Governor’s Cup for best overall barbeque. Bands perform on multiple stages throughout the festival. Arts & crafts vendors, food & beverage vendors, classic cars, motorsports, carnival rides and various competitions make this a great weekend for the whole family. More information: www.bbqfest.com or 270.926.1100. Kentucky Derby Festival, Louisville, April 11-May 2. We stretched a famous “two minutes” into a month-long party. What the Run for the Roses is to horse racing, Louisville’s Kentucky Derby Festival is to community celebrations. The Festival is one of the premiere events of its kind in the world and a proud winner of the International Festival & Events Association Award for the Best Overall Festival seven times. At 59 years old, it brings fun, excitement, international recognition and a spirit that is unmatched anywhere. When 1.5 million people gather to celebrate spring and the unique vitality of their community, the focus is on fun and the whimsical. More information: www.kdf.org or 502.584.6383. LowerTown Art & Music Festival, Paducah, May 16-17. The LowerTown Art & Music Festival celebrates the cultural richness of Western Kentucky with the region’s most outstanding visual, performing and culinary arts. The free festival features vendor booths showcasing more than 50 visiting artists, along with open studios and galleries of LowerTown’s resident artists, live music on three outdoor stages and a Taste of Paducah featuring local food vendors. More information: www.lowertownamf.com or 270.908.0090. MainStrasse Village Maifest, Covington, May 16-18. Maifest celebrates Spring in the historic neighborhood of MainStrasse with music, dancing, food and arts/crafts. Maifest is held along the tree-lined 6th Street Promenade, in Goebel Park and on Main Street, where the annual Street Chalk Art Contest is held on Saturday. An Amusement Midway and Kinderplatz provide an exciting contrast to shopping and dining along the Promenade or in the shops and restaurants that make up MainStrasse Village. Maifest is a mix of art/crafts, delicious food from around the world, music for all tastes, the growing Calk Art Contest and the chance to enjoy all of the activities in an outdoor setting among homes and architecture from the mid 1800’s to the early 1900’s. Thanks to the variety and enjoyment Maifest has to offer, Maifest is a consistent award winner, including Top 10 Spring Event in Kentucky from the Kentucky Travel Industry Association and a Top 20 Event in May by the Southeast Tourism Society. Maifest is a traditional street festival that brings in new artists, new musical talent and new food choices each year, while keeping the familiarity of an established event that welcomes thousands of new and returning guests. More information: www.mainstrasse.org or 859.491.0458. Somernites Cruise Car Show and Shine, Somerset, April 25-26 and May 23-24. Every fourth Saturday, April Through October, Somerset, KY, becomes the destination for thousands of automobile enthusiasts. Somernites Cruise brings over 1,000 cars into Somerset each Cruise Weekend, prompting the KY State Legislature, in 2008, to name and designate Somerset “The Official Car Cruise Capital of Kentucky” (HB 338). The event is free to both spectators and participants, is supported by the entire community and creates an exciting, family-oriented atmosphere in downtown Somerset and along HWY 27. The event is not just for car enthusiasts. With music, vendors, kids zone, food and other entertainment, there is something for everyone to enjoy. More information: www.somernitescruise.org or 606.872.2277.

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For current road conditions, simply call 511. You’ll hear information on Kentucky’s interstates, parkways and major routes. If you are involved in an accident please call 800-222-5555 to reach the Kentucky State Police.

If you would like more information while you are on the road, stop by any of these Welcome Centers. SOUTHBOUND

NORTHBOUND Franklin Welcome Center 502-586-6292

65 Bullitt County Welcome Center 502-543-5900

SOUTHBOUND 859-384-3130

NORTHBOUND Williamsburg Welcome Center 606-786-4474

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24 Christian County Welcome Center White Haven (Paducah) Welcome Center

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Mid-April Beautiful by day and glorious by night, the Dogwood Trail Celebration highlights 12.5 miles of blooming dogwoods and flowering garden areas. Call 800.PADUCAH for more information or visit www.paducah.travel. April 11 - 13 Spring In-Water Boat Show at the Green Turtle Bay Resort. For more information call 800-498-0428 or visit www.greenturtlebay.com/yacht-sales/about-us.aspx. April 20 Easter Buffet at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park. Call 270-362-4271 for more information. April 20 Come out and enjoy Lake Barkley State Resort Park’s Easter Buffet and meet the Easter Bunny at the Fitness Center at 2:30pm. We have an Easter Egg Hunt at the Fitness Center at 3:00pm. Call 270-924-1131 for more information. April 23 - 26 Celebrating 30 years! Visit exhibits of the most exquisite quilts being created today at the AQS Quiltweek in Paducah. For more information call 270-898-7903 or visit us at www.aqsshows.com. April 24 - 26 Marshall County Juried Art Show & Children’s Chorus at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park. Call 270-362-4271 for more information. April 25 - 27 Camper Appreciation Weekend at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park. Call 270-362-4271 for more information. May 16 - 17 Celebrate the cultural richness of western Kentucky at the LowerTown Art & Music Festival in Paducah. For more information visit www.lowertownamf.com or call 270-908-0090. May 24 - 25 Annual Arts and Crafts Show at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park. Call 270-362-4271 for more information. June 6 - 7 “Back to the River”, 37th Annual River Tin Street Rods Show overlooking the Ohio River in the heart of historic Downtown. Call 270-554-2975 or visit www.riverfrontrodrun.com for more information. June 23 - 28 McCracken County Fair at Carson Park includes children’s activities and live entertainment. For more information call 270-559-6130 or visit www.mccrackencountyfair.com. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, all information is subject to change. Please call ahead to verify dates, times and schedules!

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places to go Cadiz If you took a step back in time and walked downtown Main Street before the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, you would find the same buildings dominating the city. After all these years the important elements of the city and county landscape still remain. The present day courthouse, completed in 1922 stands today, both serving as a center of county government and a witness to times past. Buildings built before we were born are reminiscent of days gone by, and yet they remain the basic building blocks of the city and its landscape.

Central City Are you looking to re-locate or vacation in a peaceful, friendly, “just the right size town?” If so, visit Central City, Kentucky, where small town hospitality abounds, a rich musical heritage originates, and an eclectic environment supplies your every need!

Columbus Columbus is a Hickman County town on the Mississippi River. It was established in 1804 as Iron Banks, named for the towering river banks, and incorporated as Columbus, for the explorer, in 1820. Columbus is the site of Columbus-Belmont State Park, with 2.5 miles of self-guided interpretive trails. There is an outdoor experience that will satisfy everyone!

Fulton Fulton is located in the Jackson Purchase region of Western Kentucky. The city is situated on the KentuckyTennessee state line. Fulton is served by the Purchase Parkway, which connects to Interstate 24. Reelfoot Lake and National Wildlife Refuge, Kentucky Lake and State Park, Lake Barkley State Park, Land Between the Lakes National Recreational Area and Columbus-Belmont Battlefield State Park are all within an hour’s drive.

Henderson Home of John James Audubon State Park, the W. C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival Bluegrass in the Park & Folklife Festival, one of the largest bluegrass festivals in the country and still free! And the Sloughs Wildlife Management Area, with nearly 10,000 acres of absolute paradise for the sportsman and the nature lover

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Kentucky / Barkley Lakes Area In the heart of Western Kentucky is the grandeur of two dams, only two miles apart, which create two of the largest man made lakes in the nation: Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. Sailors and anglers alike will find their haven on these lakes. Land Between the Lakes was naturally formed between the two lakes to create an outdoor playground. Try renting a houseboat or pontoon at one of the many marinas for a great vacation. Come see the splendor of Western Kentucky for yourself. Points of Interest: Kentucky Lake • Lake Barkley • Land Between The Lakes • Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park • Lake Barkley State Resort Park • Kenlake State Resort Park

Madisonville Scenic Downtown Madisonville boasts brick sidewalks and lamp-lighted streets that lead to many quaint shops and inviting eateries. This beautiful downtown area is the product of a community revitalization effort. Glema Mahr Center for the Arts at Madisonville Community College presents works of national and international acclaim. In addition, this facility includes the Anne P. Baker Gallery with exhibits throughout the year.

Mayfield In Mayfield, you’ll find the kind of Western Kentucky charm indicative of the entire region. It is here you can take a journey into the past through a canopy of tree-lined country lanes, over one-lane bridges, past wandering creeks and lush pastures in the countryside. You’ll be captivated by the abundance of antique gallerias as well as homespun haunts and restaurants to be found in the barns and backdoors of people all around the Purchase. Nature trails, vast sparkling lakes and lush forests set the stage for your Purchase excursion adding an outdoor alternative for the adventuresome.

Morganfield Morganfield is the site of Abraham Lincoln’s only political speech in the Bluegrass State. Browse Morganfield’s shoppes for gifts, good restaurants, and places to stay overnight. For outdoor fun go fishing or camping at a nearby lake or park, or just take a short day trip through our scenic countryside. Points of Interest: Higginson-Henry Wildlife Management Area • Mauzy Lake • Moffitt Lake Recreation Area

Murray Take the time to relax and enjoy a stay in beautiful Murray, Kentucky. This western Kentucky town has much to offer to both visitors and new residents. In Murray and the surrounding areas, you will find a variety of recreational activities and entertaining events to keep you occupied year round. We invite you to partake in everything from concerts and fabulous theatre productions to antique shopping and sporting events. Murray also offers a friendly atmosphere filled with comfortable accommodations, a wide variety of restaurants, unique shops, and stunning scenery. Come enjoy the friendly faces and a warm Kentucky welcome on a fun and relaxing adventure to Murray!

Oak Grove is located off I-24 on the boundaries of Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee and is noted to be one of the fastest growing cities in Kentucky. Points of Interest: War Memorial Park • Don F. Pratt Memorial Museum • Jefferson Davis Monument • Wings of Liberty Military Museum

Owensboro RiverPark Center, a performing arts and civic center, boasts a 1,500 seat multipurpose auditorium, and experimental theatre, a riverfront plaza, and the International Bluegrass Museum. Each year the RiverPark Center hosts over 150 performance events and 900 civic events. Carpenter and Kingfisher lakes offer a fine arena for the fisherman, and other water sports may be enjoyed on the Ohio River. Points of Interest: Edge Ice Center • International Bluegrass Music Museum • Owensboro Area Museum of Science & History • Owensboro Museum of Fine Art • Western Kentucky Botanical Garden

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Feel the movement in this vibrant river town, located off Interstate 24 in Western Kentucky. Visit the Lower Town studios/galleries and discover objects d’art you’ll treasure and meet the artists who created them. The elegant displays in the Museum of the American Quilter’s society highlight the vigorous rebirth of quiltmaking that began in the 1970’s. The River Heritage Museum, a “Save America’s Treasures” project, features interactive exhibits that tell the stories of the four rivers region. Just around the corner, the Carson Center boasts a year-round performance schedule featuring big name entertainers and professional traveling productions. Explore the heart of historic downtown while strolling along tree-lined streets and brick sidewalks that take you past 19th-century buildings filled with antiques, boutiques, coffee and specialty shops, one-of-a-kind eateries and more. Points of Interest: Lower Town Arts District • Quilt Museum • River Heritage Museum • 1905 Market House (Museum,Art Center & Theatre) • “Wall to Wall” Murals

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Smartphones & mobile devices • Know your Apps. When signing up with an app store or downloading individual apps, you may be asked for permission to let them access information on your device. Some apps may be able to access your phone and email contacts, call logs, Internet data, calendar data, device location, the device’s unique ID, and information about how you use the app itself. • Passwords protect all devices. Ensure all portable electronic devices are properly password protected, especially any device with personal communications account information. • “Brick” a stolen device. In recent years, roughly 40 percent of all robberies now involve smart phones and/ or tablet computers endangering the security of the personal information on the stolen devices. If a person’s smart phone is lost or stolen, they may now contact the carrier and ask to have that device remotely disabled. These “Bricked” phones are of no use to thieves because they can’t be reactivated after being sold on the black market. Online protection • Know the terms on social networking websites. Social networking sites’ privacy settings default to everyone. This means anyone can view your profile, not just people you know. Users should change this by accessing the Privacy Settings/Profile Information usually found under the respective Account tab. • Sample social networking safely. Never disclose private information when using social networking websites. Be very selective about who you invite or accept invitations from as cyber criminals use false profiles to gain access to personal and private information, such as birthdates, marital status, and personal photographs. Posts containing personal identifying information (PII), including pictures containing metadata can be used against you and your family. • Click with caution. Always use caution when clicking on links in an email or a social networking post, even from someone you know. Reports of personal social networking accounts being hacked and taken over by criminals have increased in recent years. Clicking on a link that appears to be benign in nature may in fact contain embedded malware that can compromise your computer and identity. • Hide your profile from search engines. This can be accomplished by going to the Account/Privacy Settings/ Search and unchecking the “Public Search Results” box. This will remove your public preview from Google, Bing, and Yahoo search returns. • Prevent people from “tagging” you in photos and videos. To do this, go to the Account/Privacy Settings/ Profile Information/Photos and Videos of Me and deselect the everyone default. • Keep your personal information safe. Don’t provide personal or financial information, user names, or passwords in response to an email, because legitimate companies generally don’t seek such information in this manner. • Install/update your anti-virus/firewall software. Antivirus and firewall software is a must for anyone to safely navigate online. Ensure your antivirus software program updates automatically and scans your computer on a recurring schedule. Report the theft to the Internet Crime Complaint Center which is an FBI-NW3C Partnership. They are available online at http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx. If you suspect you are a victim of identity theft, you should report the crime to the FBI IC3 and to the Federal Trade Commission. They are available online at http://www.ftc.gov/idtheft. You can also call them at 1-877-ID-THEFT (438-4338) or TTY, 1-866-653-4261 You can mail in a complaint to: Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC 20580 Source: By the U.S. Army Criminal Investigative Command, http://www.nationalguard.mil/newarchives/2013/09/091913-Protect.aspx 13

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LakeBARKLEY STATE RESORT PARK

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Lodging with lake views Cottages and Cabins Fishing and boating Dining Hiking 18 hole golf course Fitness center Beach Indoor and Outdoor pools

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Campground April through October Planned Recreation Abundant Wildlife Near Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area Airport Special Events Specialty meals such as seafood night and Wildgame night Packages, Specials, and discounts

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COMFORT INN & SUITES 173 Carroll Rd. AURORA’S KEN OAK RESORT 270-527-5300 16918 US Hwy 68 E COZY COVE WATERFRONT 270-474-8000 RESORT EARLY AMERICAN MOTEL 1917 Reed Rd. HARDIN 270-354-8168 16749 US Hwy 68 E DINNER BELL COTTAGES 270-474-2000 13444 US Hwy 68 E FIN N FEATHER INN HARDIN 270-354-6521 16695 US Hwy 68 E HESTER’S SPOT IN THE SUN 270-474-2351 350 Hesters Rd. LAKELAND RESORT HARDIN 270-354-8280 16410 US Hwy 68 E HICKORY HILL RESORT 270-474-2292 90 Hickory Hill Ln. BENTON 270-354-8207 BEE SPRING LODGE HIGH RIDGE RESORT 706 Bee Spring Rd. 40 Ridge Loop 270-354-6515 270-354-8989 BIG BEAR RESORT KING CREEK RESORT & 30 Big Bear Resort Rd. MARINA 270-354-6414 972 King Creek Rd. 270-354-8268 CEDAR KNOB RESORT 1434 Cedar Knob Rd. 270-354-6998

MALCOLM CREEK RESORT 325 Guthrie Dr. 270-354-6496 SHAMROCK MOTEL 806 Main St. 270-527-1341 SHAWNEE BAY RESORT 1297 Shawnee Bay Rd. 270-354-8360 SOUTHERN KOMFORT CAMP & MARINA 460 Southern Komfort Rd. 270-354-6395 SPORTSMAN’S ANCHOR RESORT 12800 US Hwy 68 E 270-354-6569 SPORTSMAN’S LODGE 12710 US Hwy 68 E 270-354-8333 TOWN & COUNTRY RESORT 1425 Gardner Rd. 270-354-6587 WHISPERING OAKS RESORT 267 Millers Rd. 270-354-6628

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HARBOR LIGHTS RESTAURANT

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Our main lodge, the Village Inn offers 72 rooms, all with their own private balcony or patio overlooking Kentucky Lake. The Village Green Inn, located by the 18 hole golf course, offers 14 rooms and may be rented as an entire unit. Stay in one of our 60 - 1, 2 or 3 bedroom cottages each with a fully equipped kitchen and linen service.

Nestled in the lower level of the Village Inn Lodge and offering a view of the last dam on the Tennessee River and the marina, our award winning staff prepares the freshest foods. Harbor Lights is dedicated to bring you the best of western Kentucky hospitality.

Houseboats, ski boats, Sea-Doos, pontoons, supplies, and many other services, located at the marina within Kentucky Dam Village State Resort. Recreational activities include horseback riding, camping, beach activities, 18 hole award winning golf course, boating and fishing.

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KentucKy Dam Village State Resort Park

www.parks.ky.gov 113 Administration Dr. • Gilbertsville, KY 42044 • (270) 362-4271

“the nation’s finest”

CALVERT CITY DAYS INN 75 Campbell Dr. 270-395-7162 KENTUCKY DAM MOTEL 4020 US 62 270-395-5633 SUPER 8 MOTEL 86 Campbell Dr. 270-395-5566

GILBERTSVILLE BEL AIR MOTEL 7428 US 62 270-362-4278 CINDERELLA MOTEL 65 Park St. 270-362-4427

CLOVERLEAF MOTEL 2237 US 62 270-362-4295 INN BY THE LAKE 2184 US 62 270-362-4278 KEN-BAR LODGE 7711 US 641 270-362-4990 KENTUCKY DAM VILLAGE STATE RESORT PARK 166 Upper Village Dr. 270-362-4271 KENTUCKY LAKE RESORT 7511 US 641 270-362-8652 MAGNOLIA MANOR 422 Moors Rd. 270-362-8121

KENLAKE STATE RESORT PARK 542 Kenlake Rd. 270-474-2211

OAK GROVE DAYS INN 212 Auburn St. 270-640-3888 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 12759 Ft. Campbell Blvd. 270-439-0022 QUALITY INN 201 Auburn St. 270-439-3311

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Visitor information CADIZ-TRIGG COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSION P.O. Box 735 • Cadiz, KY 42211 270-522-3892 www.gocadiz.com CENTRAL CITY TOURISM COMMISSION 208 North First St. • Central City, KY 42330 270-754-9603 www.centralcitykytourism.com HENDERSON COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSION 101 North Water St., Ste. B • Henderson, KY 42420 800-468-3128 or 270-826-3128 www.hendersonky.org HOPKINS COUNTY TOURIST & CONVENTION COMMISSION 15 E. Center St. • Madisonville, KY 42431 877-243-5280 or 270-821-4171 www.hopkinscountytourism.com HOPKINSVILLE-CHRISTIAN COUNTY CVB 2800 Fort Campbell Blvd. • 270-885-9096 www.visithopkinsville.com LAKE BARKLEY TOURIST COMMISSION 82 Days Inn Dr. • Kuttawa, KY 42055 800-355-3885 or 270-388-5300 www.lakebarkley.org LIVINGSTON COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSION 721 Complex Dr. • Grand Rivers, KY 42045 800-448-1069 www.livingstonco.ky.gov MARION TOURIST COMMISSION P.O. Box 174 • Marion, KY 42064 270-965-5015 www.marionkentucky.us

MARSHALL COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSION 93 Carroll Rd. • Benton, KY 42025 800-467-7145 www.kentuckylake.org MAYFIELD TOURISM COMMISSION 201 E. College St. • Mayfield, KY 42066 270-247-6101 www.mayfieldtourism.com MURRAY CVB 201 South 4th St. • Murray, KY 42071 800-651-1603 or 270-759-2199 www.tourmurray.com OAK GROVE TOURISM COMMISSION P.O. Box 756 • Oak Grove, KY 42262 270-439-5677 www.visitoakgroveky.com OHIO COUNTY TOURISM COMMISSION P.O. Box 22 • Hartford, KY 42347 270-298-0036 www.visitohiocountyky.org OWENSBORO DAVIESS COUNTY CVB 215 E. Second St. • Owensboro, KY 42303 800-489-1131 or 270-926-1100 www.visitowensboro.com PADUCAH CVB 128 Broadway • Paducah, KY 270-443-8783 www.paducah.travel

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Things To Do April 6 - October 30 Come to Berea and learn how to quilt, paint with watercolors or pastels, even printmaking. Visit www.kyguildacademy.org to sign up or call 859-986-3192 for more information. May 10

2014 June Fair

Club Weisinger/Songwriter Festival is new to the Norton Center this year and will showcase some of the finest emerging singer/songwriters from our region. Call 1-877- 448-7469 or visit www.nortoncenter.com.

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at Indian Fort Theatre June 7-8, 2014

HWY 21 E, Berea, KY • GPS–2047.5 Sat 10-6 and Sun 10 -5 • $5 – 12 yrs and under FREE

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Visual Arts Academy

Civil War Living History Event from 10 am - 3 pm. For more information visit www.civilwarfortatboonesborough.com or call 800-298-9105.

116 North Broadway Berea, KY 40403

Week long classes, some weekend classes offered.

www.kyguildacademy.com

May 31 - July 6 9th Annual Highland Renaissance Festival in Eminence, KY features continuous daily entertainment including LIVE Combat Jousting, Reenactments, Fire Juggling, Sword Swallowing and so much more. Visit www.kyrenfaire.com or call 859-846-4530 for more information.

kgac craft galleries Works of juried Kentucky Guild artists can be purchased in the organizations galleries. Hours: Tues - Sat 9 am - 5 pm

859.986.3192 • www.kyguild.org June 14

Beer Cheese Festival in downtown Winchester. www.beercheesefestival.com for more information.

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June 6 - 21 Whodunnit, Darling? at the Pioneer Playhouse in Danville. Call 859-236-2747 or toll free at 866-597-5297 or visit www.pioneerplayhouse.com for more information. June 21 The Preservation Pedal is the annual bicycle tour sponsored by Preservation Kentucky. This year it is being held in Winchester and Clark Counties. For more information call 502-871-4570 or visit www.preservationkentucky.org. July 3 - 4 Join us at Fifth Third Bank Waterfront Independence Festival for two days of free concerts, fireworks and family entertainment on the Great Lawn at Waterfront Park. Call 502-574-3768 or www.waterfrontindependencefestival.com for more information. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, all information is subject to change. Please call ahead to verify dates, times and schedules!

Places to go Bardstown Incorporated in 1788, Bardstown is the state’s second oldest city and is best known for “My Old Kentucky Home,” the antebellum mansion that inspired Stephen Foster to write the state’s official song. The historic home now graces the Kentucky quarter. From trains, bourbon, the civil war, historic homes and “Stephen Foster-The Musical,” Bardstown has numerous attractions to see.

Bellevue / Newport Founded in 1795, Newport has an excellent mix of historic sites and contemporary developments. You can see the Cincinnati skyline as well as walk across the Ohio River on the Purple People Bridge. There is plenty to do for all ages. Points of Interest: East Row Historic District • Newport Aquarium • Newport on the Levee • NKU Museum of Anthropology • Ride the Ducks

Berea Known as the “Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky,” Berea is home to many of the State’s leading professional artists and craft people. Local artisans have working studios for such crafts as weaving, furniture making, quilting, pottery, jewelsmiths, photography, woodworking. Many encourage visitors to watch them as they work. Points of Interest: Berea College • Berea College Crafts • Resident Artists • • Mitchell Tolle Artist • The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea • KY Guild of Artists & Craftsmen Gallery

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Points of Interest: My Old Kentucky Home • Bluegrass Speedway • The Civil War Museum

Carrollton The first settlement at the confluence of the Kentucky and Ohio Rivers was established in 1794 and called Port William. The name was changed to Carrollton in honor of Charles Carroll, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Points of Interest: General Butler State Resort • Masterson House • Historic Downtown • Point Park on the Rivers

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Covington The City of Covington offers some of the best entertainment venues in the region. Main Strasse Village offers a variety of restaurants, taverns, and retail shops. The City is home to the 704 acre Devou Park, numerous other parks, playgrounds, and pools, two public golf courses, and the Bill Cappel Youth Sports Complex, which has four baseball fields and water park.

Danville In the heart of Danville is Constitution Square Park where ten constitutional conventions took place. The park has a replica meetinghouse, courthouse and jail, as well as the original circa 1790s post office.

Dry Ridge / Williamstown Grant County is centrally located in Northern Kentucky. Hike the trails at Lloyd’s Wildlife Area in Crittenden. Fish in one of our seven lakes. Go boating on Lake Williamstown. Visit the world famous “Quilt Box” in Dry Ridge, or just kick back and enjoy Country and Bluegrass music at the Olde Star Theatre on Friday and Saturday nights in Williamstown. Grant County has something for everyone. We have several fine hotels. So, when traveling down I-75, stop at Dry Ridge, Williamstown, or Corinth and enjoy a good night’s rest and experience our “Southern Hospitality”. Points of Interest: Dry Ridge Outlet Center • The Quilt Box • Kentucky Cow Town • Lake Williamstown • The Olde Star Mall Theatre • Hiking in Lloyd’s Woods

Elizabethtown Located on I-65 at the crossroads of the Western and Bluegrass Parkways, Elizabethtown is within easy driving distance to several of Kentucky’s most famous sites. The town is anchored with restaurants, shopping and plentiful lodging. Visit the Historic Downtown Walking Tour, the Schmidt’s Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia and recall memories at the Swope’s Cars of Yesteryear Museum.

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Take a trip back in time and re-live Kentucky’s vibrant history, from the historic Old State Capital, the magnificent Thomas D. Clark Center for History, Kentucky’s only Frank Lloyd Wright home, Daniel Boone’s Gravesite, to scenic covered bridges. Located in the beautiful Kentucky River Valley, Frankfort, Kentucky’s state capital, offers tours of its historic downtown district, fine dining and shopping with unique antiques and crafts.

Harrodsburg Some people say Harrodsburg is where Kentucky began. It was the first permanent English settlement west of the Alleghenies and was established in 1774. Many of the homes and buildings around town reflect Harrodsburg’s more than 200 years of history and culture. Old Fort Harrod showcases the early frontier life with live craftspeople.

LaGrange With its historic architecture filling the downtown area, LaGrange offers guests the relaxed pace of a Kentucky small-town.

There hasn’t been an earthquake in Lebanon, Kentucky for decades but things never stop moving in Marion County’s largest city. With its lively downtown chock full of eclectic dining and entertainment to its special events and festivals, the Lebanon National Cemetery, historic homes and landmarks, rich Civil War and religious heritage and a robust genealogy research facility, Lebanon keeps a steady beat.

Lexington Originally called Masterson’s Station, the name changed to Lexington in 1775 when traveling hunters heard of the Revolutionary War battle in Lexington, Massachusetts. The city is home to Transylvania University, the first college west of the Alleghenies. Many of the Commonwealth’s most beautiful horse farms and antebellum architecture surround the city known as the “Heart of the Bluegrass”. Points of Interest: Kentucky Horse Park • UK Basketball Museum • Keeneland Race Track D. BR RE HO

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Louisville Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and is the home of the world famous Kentucky Derby. Built on the falls of the Ohio, Louisville offers visitors a wide range of sites and attractions. Some of the many places to see are Churchill Downs, The Louisville Slugger Museum, home of the Louisville Slugger, museums, historic homes, and the Louisville Zoo. Louisville has all the sights, sounds and action of a big city with the charm of a small town.

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Oldham Farm Tours – A Real Life Show & Tell “Mommy, why are some eggs green”? Our curiosity with nature starts at a very young age! As we get older, that childlike curiosity turns to more mature things such as how food gets on our table, or sometimes, plain old creative curiosity sparks a yearning to learn how wool is spun into glorious fabrics. At Oldham Farm Tours, there’s no age limit to good, clean fun and natural curiosity! From alpaca to race horses, from dairy cows to buffalo, most of our 15 tours can be customized for all ages. Come enjoy our real life show & tell on your next getaway!

Milk Doesn’t Come in a Glass Visit Acorn Lane Petting Zoo at Boone Gardiner to begin your fun experience feeding and learning about rescued animals and fish…all living in reclaimed greenhouses! In addition to being a full-service garden center, they whet your child’s appetite for their next adventure. After Acorn Lane Petting Zoo, you must visit Yew Dell Botanical Gardens to take in all the natural beauty surrounding their very own stone castle! Harvest Home Dairy is a working family dairy farm who supplies milk commercially and makes their own artisan cheese. Depending on the season, you might even see baby calves! This tour is a fascinating look at how dairy cows are taken care of and how a working dairy farm is operated.

Horses of a Different Color There’s nothing average about our horse farm tours! Rest your head and hooves at our 9-acre Bluegrass Country Estate Luxury B&B, then visit Hermitage Farm & International Training Center who has made a name for itself throughout history by raising Triple Crown winners. Now open to the public for tours for the first time, Hermitage showcases their thoroughbred operation and their love for carriage driving! The owner of another Oldham horse farm is children’s book author, Ellie Troutman. Ellie’s book, the “Tails of Windy Meadows,” takes you on a tour of her horse farm for an intimate look at life on her farm - through the eyes of her animals. Extremely popular with children and adults alike, an after-tour gallop to Ellie’s toy store, the Treasured Child, on historic Main Street in La Grange, is a sure bet!

Award-Winning Conservation Practices Through Oldham Farm Tours, learn about grass-fed and grain-fed beef and about biodynamic farming practices from many award-winning Oldham County farmers. Learn about Kentucky native plants at Meadowview Farm & Natural Habitat Garden. Visit Denise at Bluebonnets and Bluegrass Alpaca farm to learn about raising alpaca, shearing for wool, then learn to turn that wool into artwork and fine fabrics from a true artist!

Oldham Farm Tour Getaways At Oldham Farm Tours, our goal is for you to come curious, and leave with a new excitement and appreciation for nature! With over 15 farm tour experiences available, we can help plan your getaway from it all at www.OldhamTours.com through our Live Chat or by calling 800-813-9953. 24

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Radcliff / Fort Knox Radcliff / Fort Knox is known as the home of the nation’s gold depository. Take Exit 102 off I-65 for the 12-mile drive to the area. You can see the gold vault, but only from the road! Visit the General George Patton Museum for the finest collection of Patton artifacts in the world.

Shelbyville Shelby County is known as the “Saddlebred Horse Capital of the World.” Acres and acres of rolling hills, black fences and horses of many breeds dot the landscape surrounding Shelbyville. For the equine enthusiast, Shelby County offers some of the most exciting competitions in the nation. The Shelbyville Horse Show held in early August at the Shelby County Fairgrounds and the Shelby County Fair Horse Show, as well as many other horse shows throughout the year, all make for a lot of “purebred” fun.

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Located just 15 miles northeast of Lexington, Paris is a charming town worthy of a visit. “Horses, History and Hospitality” is our motto and is evident everywhere. Visit Hopewell Museum, Duncan Tavern, Bourbon County Courthouse, Colville Covered Bridge, Cane Ridge Shrine and Wallis House & Arboretum. Reed Valley Orchard is a popular attraction where one can pick their own berries, apples, pears and walk the nature trail. Reserve a tour of Claiborne Farm by calling 859-987-2330 to visit the famous breeding operation and the final resting place of the 1973 Triple Crown Winner, Secretariat. Our Mims Retirement Haven, located in rural Bourbon County, is now home to many retired brood mares. Call Jeanne Mirabito at 859-227-6304 for a tour. Donations are welcome. Paris also offers a variety of food and shopping experiences. So take time to visit Paris, Kentucky in beautiful Bourbon County. It is worth the trip!

Shepherdsville 53705_LSMF_WTG_ad.indd 2/20/14 Shepherdsville located in Bullitt County, 17 miles south1 of Louisville is the start of 8:35 AM the Bourbon Trail. Jim Beam Distillery is just 2 minutes off I-65 at the Clermont exit, where you can have a weekend getaway or a week long adventure.

Points of Interest: Bernheim Forest • Kart Kountry • Hawks View Gallery & Cafe • Wight-Meyer & Brooks Hill Wineries

Kentucky Bucket List Visit the Harland Sanders Café and Museum in Corbin. It’s where the Colonel first served his fried chicken with “11 herbs and spices” and birthed an internationally fried chicken recipe. 25

Versailles / Millville / Midway / Nonesuch Nestled in the heart of the Bluegrass thoroughbred tradition is Versailles in Woodford County. View magnificent horse farms as you drive on U.S. 60 or detour onto KY 1681 to enjoy one of Kentucky’s most beautiful scenic byways. Stroll along historic tree lined streets in Midway, Nonesuch and Versailles while you enjoy the antique shops, specialty shops and cozy cafe’s. Former President Bush and Queen Elizabeth II continue to visit these quaint towns and beautiful countryside.

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Warsaw / Sparta / Glencoe Gallatin County is the hub of motorsport racing in Kentucky. The Kentucky Speedway, a high speed tri-oval, is home to numerous auto racing events throughout the year. This sporting event will attract many who just love anything “racing”. Gallatin County attracts premium boaters and fishermen. Located on the Ohio River and having one of the most beautiful marinas in the state, it’s a fisherman’s dream destination. Warsaw is a quaint old river town with many scenic and historic home sites. Sparta is the home of Kentucky Speedway that lies just off I-71. Glencoe, our most northern city and home of our newest Gallatin County Park, offers walking trails, picnicking, fishing, or just a good time with nature. Located just minutes from Gallatin County are several casinos for those who love gambling, this is your dream come true. Points of Interest: Kentucky Speedway •Warsaw Riverfront • Belterra Casino • Eagle Creek • Craig’s Creek • Ohio River • 127 Yard Sale • Historic Homes • Markland Locks & Dam • Boating, Fishing & Camping

Winchester Winchester and Clark County enjoy a special location advantage near the I-64 and Mountain Parkway interchange. The area’s strategic location at the major highway turnoff toward the Appalachia highlands renders this region a true “gateway” between the rolling hills of the Bluegrass (Thoroughbred Country) and the mountains of Daniel Boone Forest.

Kentucky Bucket List See a moonbow at Cumberland Falls, near Corbin. This natural wonder, seen regularly only here and at Victoria Falls in Africa, is best viewed under a full or almost full moon on very clear nights when humidity is low. That usually means in all or winter (which might also mean a flask of bourbon for warmth). 26

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CARROLLTON BEST WESTERN EXECUTIVE INN 10 Slumber Ln. 502-732-8444 CARROLLTON INN 218 Main St. 502-732-6905 COMFORT INN 141 Inn Rd. 502-732-6661 DAYS INN Old Hwy 227 502-732-9301 GENERAL BUTLER STATE RESORT PARK 1608 Old Hwy 227 502-732-4384 HAMPTON INN 7 Slumber Ln. 502-732-0700

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HILTON GARDEN INN EAST 1530 Alliant Ave. 502-297-8066 HOLIDAY INN HURSTBOURNE 1325 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy. 502-426-2600 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 3711 Chamberlain Ln. 502-814-0004 LA QUINTA INN & SUITES AIRPORT 4215 Preston Hwy. 502-368-0007 QUALITY INN & SUITES AIRPORT 311 E. Gaulbert Ave. 502-638-6100 RAMADA INN DOWNTOWN 1041 Zorn Ave. 502-456-4411 RESIDENCE INN DOWNTOWN 33 E. Market St. 502-589-8998 RESIDENCE INN SPRINGHURST 3500 Springhurst Commons Dr. 502-412-1311 SLEEP INN AIRPORT 3330 Preston Hwy. 502-368-9597

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Dawkins Line Rail Trail The Dawkins Line Rail Trail is joining many other adventure tourism attractions in the region supported by outdoor enthusiasts as the longest rail trail in Kentucky.

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The Dawkins Line Rail Trail was officially opened on June 15, 2013 by Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear. The first 18-mile leg of the trail, from Hagerhill in Johnson County to Royalton in Magoffin County, was opened to hikers, cyclists and horseback riders. This 18-mile section features 24 trestles and 662-foot Gun Creek Tunnel. Management of the trail was placed under the Kentucky Department of Parks. When completed, the Dawkins Line will be 36 miles long and will wind through Johnson, Magoffin and Breathitt counties. The project has support from several trail organizations and is expected to help expand the local tourism economy. The trail name comes from the Dawkins Lumber Company, which developed the rail line in the early 1900s for timber harvesting and transportation. Located in the heart of the US 23 Country Music Highway. Home to Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle, a visit to Paintsville would not be complete without a tour of “Butcher Holler.” Visit the US 23 Country Music Highway Museum where we feature live bluegrass music at “Front Porch Pickin” every Thursday at 7pm and exhibit memorabilia about the many US 23 Country Music Highway stars. Travel back in time to 1850 at the Mountain Homeplace. Tour the grounds of this working farm to see history come alive by viewing a family cabin, oneroom school, blacksmith shop, church, farm animals, and much more. http://parks.ky.gov/parks/recreationparks/dawkins-line/default.aspx

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Things To Do May 23 - 25 US 23 Country Music Highway Yard Sale along US 23 from Greenup County to Letcher County. Call 606-329-1007 for more information. June 7 The KenDucky Derby is held the first Saturday in June each year and is a race of little rubber Duckies through the lazy river at Barbourville Water Park. Call 800-880-3152 or visit www.kceoc.com for more information. June 20 - 21 Barbourville BBQ Festival has the best BBQ cooks in southeast Kentucky and beyond will show off their skills. For more information visit www.barbourvilletourism.com or call 606-545-9674 or 606-545-0629 for more information. JENNY WILEY STATE RESORT PARK SPRING EVENTS April 20th – Annual Easter Buffet serving from noon until 8:00pm here at the May Lodge. April 26th – Annual Hillbilly Night dinner serving from 5 – 9pm here at the May Lodge. May 2nd – Starts our Friday’s After Five on the May Lodge Patio…live music, great food and drink specials. Will go every Friday night through Labor Day Weekend. May 11th – Annual Mother’s Day Buffet serving from Noon until 8:00pm here at the May Lodge.

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Places to go Ashland Throughout the year, Ashland offers a pleasing blend of history, culture, scenic venues, outdoor recreation and annual festivals, guaranteed to provide you with true Southern Hospitality! Ashland is minutes from I-64 and a direct link on the colorful US 23-Country Music Highway. This accessibility makes Ashland a perfect stop for your travels. Points of Interest: Poage Landing • Central Park • The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center • Pendleton Art Center 37

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June 15th – Annual Father’s Day Buffet serving from Noon until 8:00pm here at the May Lodge.

Barbourville Whether your stay is for an hour, a day, or a lifetime—Barbourville is great place to be anytime of the year! Enjoy our charming downtown, arts and heritage events, a water park, RV camping, walking trails, the Redbud Quilters Garden, the historical museum and a variety of festivals other activities held throughout each season! Points of Interest: Dr. Thomas Walker State Park • Civil War Interpretive Park • Redbud Festival & Heritage Living Event • Appalachian Fire Muster • Battle of Barbourville • Daniel Boone Festival • Knox Historical Museum • Kentucky Communities Crafts Village • Brickyard Waves Park • Union College

Corbin The Corbin exits off I-75 are the closest access points to 5,600-acre Laurel River Lake. Corbin sits on the shores of this beautiful lake. Within an hour’s drive are six state and national parks, countless attractions, and high adventures such as hiking, camping or golf. Points of Interest: Cumberland Falls State Resort Park • Harland Sanders Museum and Café • Corbin Railroad Museum

Cumberland / Benham / Lynch We would like to welcome you to visit our beautiful scenic area in the majestic mountains of Southeast Kentucky. You will enjoy Kingdom Come State Park, the highest park in the state at 2,700 ft. which hosts some of the most extraordinary natural rock formations in the state. Cumberland is the “Black Bear Capital of Kentucky” and we do host the Annual Kentucky Black Bear Festival the second

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Music Highway Grill Come and enjoy a fantastic meal at the Music Highway Grill. You will enjoy some contemporary classics such as buffalo strips or mozzarella sticks, and don’t forget to try our chicken quesadilla or fried green tomatoes. You will also find Jenny Wiley specialties like sirloin steak and pork chops. Try Kentucky favorites fried catfish, Kentucky Hot Brown, Kentucky country ham, and Kentucky country fare. We feature a Daily Lunch Buffet. From appetizer to dessert, you will love every bite.

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GOLFING • CAMPING HIKING • MARINA Enjoy a variety of things to do at Yatesville State Park, a 2,300 acre mountain reservoir, popular with anglers and recreational boaters alike. Yatesville Lake State Park 2667 Pleasant Ridge Road Louisa, KY 41230 606-673-1492

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weekend in May, the annual Kingdom Come Swappin’ Meetin’ the first full weekend in October at the Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College. Points of Interest: Black Mountain - Highest point in Kentucky • Kingdom Come State Park • Little Shepherd Trail • Godbey Appalachian Center • Sleepy Hollow Golf Course • Black Mountain Recreational Trailhead • Kentucky Coal Mining Museum • Benham School House Inn • Lynch Depot

Hazard Come Home to the Mountains! If You Can’t Stop, Smile as You Go By. Hazard is the home of the Black Gold Festival and the Greater Hazard Area Performing Arts Series. All trails in Hazard and Perry County lead to adventure and excitement. Trails for your personal adventure include walking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, ATV/dirt bikes, quilt-block tours and specialty shopping. Harlan is one of Kentucky’s most ruggedly beautiful mountain areas. It’s paradise for hikers and campers. The most spectacular scenery is along the Little Shepherd Trail, winding for 38 miles along the crest of the 2,800 foot-high Pine Mountain.

London Walk over the famous “Wilderness Road” (in Levi Jackson State Park) where over 200,000 pioneers traveled to Kentucky during the twenty years from 1775 to 1796. McHarque’s Mill, a restored water-powered grist mill, features a world class collection of millstones. The Mountain Life Museum, with its pioneer settlement, and Indian artifacts and camping, offer London’s visitors an abundance of things to do.

Louisa Founded in 1823, Louisa / Lawrence County is located off the US 23-Country Music Highway and home to Yatesville Lake State Park. During the Civil War, President James Garfield occupied Louisa form December 1861 until the war was over. Louisa is also home to Fred M. Vinson, the 13th Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Festivals include an Old Fashion County Fair, 1st weekend in August and one of the largest Eastern KY Festivals, Lawrence County Septemberfest, held the first weekend after Labor Day each year.

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Morehead Morehead is a great area for outdoor recreation. It is best known for Cave Run Lake with 8270 acres and 166 miles of shoreline. Some call it Kentucky’s “best kept secret”. This scenic lake is outstanding for sailing and fishing. Cave Run is surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest. While visiting Morehead, don’t miss the fascinating collection at the Kentucky Folk Art Center on 1st Street which is home to artwork constructed from found objects made by renowned Kentucky Folk artists. Points of Interest: Cave Run Lake • Kentucky Folk Art Center • Morehead State University • Daniel Boone National Forest • Eagle Trace Golf Course

Mt. Sterling Nestled between the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and the Kentucky Bluegrass Region, our charming downtown is unique with an art gallery, gift shops, and restaurants. Play a round of golf at Old Silo, one of Kentucky’s Best Public Golf Courses or take a tour at the official candy of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby factory, Ruth Hunt Candy.

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Renfro Valley is Kentucky’s Country Music Capital. For over 50 years, Renfro Valley has offered the very best in good wholesome family fun. It all began here in 1939 with John Lair’s radio broadcasts. Stage shows feature a wide range of country music and concerts by country’s brightest stars. You will be clapping your hands, stomping your feet or holding your sides with laughter.

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At Butcher Hollow in Johnson County, visitors can tour the homeplace of country music stars Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle. Visit the US 23 Country Music Highway Museum where we feature live bluegrass music at “Front Porch Pickin” every Thursday at 7 pm, and exhibit memorabilia about the many US 23 Country Music Highway stars. Visit the Mountain HomePlace, an 1850’s working farm featuring a double-pen cabin, one-room school, farm animals, and more. Music, golfing, fishing, hiking, camping, antique shopping, local eateries, and more…enjoy it all in Paintsville, KY!

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The Paintsville area is known as the birth place of country music queen Loretta Lynn, the “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” You will find directions to her childhood home, Butcher Hollow, at the Paintsville visitor center. Beautiful Paintsville Lake, with its steep, rocky cliffs and wooded coves, is perfect for boating, skiing, and fishing. Don’t miss the nearby Mountain Home Place, a living history village depicting the rugged way of life on the Appalachian plateau in the mid-1800’s. Costumed interpreters go about their day-to-day chores.

Pikeville Travel back in time and visit six restored sites of the most famous feud of all time! The Hatfields and McCoys began their feud in 1865 and continued for twenty years! We celebrate our Appalachian heritage in the spring with the Hillbilly Days Festival in downtown Pikeville. Historic Pike County is home to various museums, such as the Railroad Museum, Heritage Museum, various historical homes, and Dils Cemetery, where members of the McCoy family are buried. Come experience our Highlands hospitality and take home a treasure trove of memories.

Prestonsburg Prestonsburg, the “Star City of Kentucky,” has set the stage with star performances at the Mountain Arts Center, Jenny Wiley Theatre, the East Kentucky Fair and the Kentucky Highland Folk Festival. Enjoy star lodging, dining, hospitality and specialty shopping. Points of Interest: East Kentucky Science Center & Planetarium • Jenny Wiley Festival • Ranier Racing Museum • Samuel May House • Thunder Ridge Racing & Entertainment Complex • US 23 Country Music Highway Yard Sale 41

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Red River Gorge Area The U. S. Forest Service has designated 13,000 acres of the Daniel Boone National Forest as a National geologic area in recognition of its unique natural features. Vacationing families enjoy canoeing, backpacking, rock climbing and picnicking in the Red River Gorge. See the splendor of the forest by taking a hike on one of the many trails.

Williamsburg Williamsburg is located 11 miles north of the Kentucky-Tennessee border at Exit 11 on I-75. The city is a great access point for both Cumberland Falls and The Big South Fork Recreation Areas. New to Williamsburg is the Hal Rogers Family Entertainment Center, complete with a water park. When arriving from the north or south, stop at their large tourism center for all your local attractions information. is published on a quarterly basis and distributed throughout Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia. Please contact us if you are interested in receiving additional copies or would like information on advertising. Phone: 1-888-879-8646 Email: guide@wheretogokentucky.com www.wheretogokentucky.com You can also visit us on Facebook. ÂŠ 2014 Where To Go, a division of Tri-State Tourism Inc.

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Visitor information ASHLAND AREA CVB 1509 Winchester Ave. • Ashland, KY 41101 800-377-6249 www.visitashlandky.com BARBOURVILLE TOURISM 196 Daniel Boone Dr., Ste 205 • Barbourville, KY 40906 606-545-9674 www.cityofbarbourville.com BELL COUNTY TOURISM COMMISSION 2215 Cumberland Ave. • Middlesboro, KY 40965 606-248-2482 www.mountaingateway.com CORBIN TOURISM COMMISSION 805 S. Main St. • Corbin, KY 40701 606-528-8860 www.corbinkytourism.com CUMBERLAND TOURISM COMMISSION 506 West Main • Cumberland, KY 40823 606-589-5812 www.kingdomcome.com HARLAN TOURIST & CONVENTION COMMISSION P.O. Box 489 • Harlan, KY 40831 606-573-4156 www.harlantourism.com LONDON-LAUREL COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSION 140 Faith Assembly Church Rd. • London, KY 40741 800-348-0095 www.laurelkytourism.com MT. STERLING-MONTGOMERY COUNTY TOURIST & CONVENTION COMMISSION 126 West Main St. • Mt. Sterling, KY 40353 859-498-8732 www.mtsterlingtourism.com MT. VERNON-ROCKCASTLE COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSION P.O. Box 1467 • Mount Vernon, KY 40456 800-252-6685 or 606-256-9814 www.mtvernontourism.com

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Things To Do April 11 - 12 South Union Seminar at the South Union Shaker Village features Shaker material culture with special classes at the museum and tavern. Visit www.shakermuseum.com or call 270-542-4167 for more information. April 19 Cherry Blossom Colorful 5K Run/Walk in downtown Munfordville. For more information call 270-524-4752. April 19 Mammoth Cave National Park’s annual Wildflower Day provides families great opportunities to get out and experience their national park. April 24 - May 4 15th Annual Herb Festival athe the Wild Bird & Nature Store in Bowling Green, KY. Visit www.facebook.com/WildBirdandNatureStore or call 270-746-0203 for more information. April 24 - 26 NCM Bash at the national Corvette Museum in Bowling Green marks the rollout of the next model year Corvette. Call 270-781-7973 or visit www.corvettemuseum.org for more information. April 25 - 26 16th Annual Southern Kentucky Book Festival at the Carroll Knicely Conference Center at 9 am. Charlaine Harris of Sookie Stackhouse fame will headline with over 100 authors to meet and greet. Call 270-745-4502 or visit www.sokybookfest.org for more information. April 25 - 27 Lake Cumberland State Resort Park Camp Appreciation Weekend. Visit www.parks.ky.gov or call 270-343-3111 for more information. April 26 Junior Ranger Day at Mammoth Cave National Park provides a number of activities for young visitors and their families to enjoy and experience together. Call 270-758-2423 for more information. May 2 -4 Lake Cumberland State Resort Park Geocaching Weekend. Call 270-343-3111 or visit www.parks.ky.gov for more information.

May 10 - 11 1st Annual Lake Cumberland Crappie Tournament. Register online at www.necco.org or at Lake Country Outdoors in Russell Springs. Call 2570-866-7575 or visit us online for more information. May 23 - 26 Speleofest 2014 will be held at Lone Star Preserve in Upton, KY and hosted by The Louisville Grotto. For more information visit Speleofest 2014 on Facebook. May 31 - June 7 Russell County Fair is one of Kentucky’s largest county fairs! Call 270-866-4333 for more information. 47

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May 3 Munfordville’s 9th Annual City-Wide Yard Sale Extravaganza features miles and miles of treasures and bargains all over town. Visit www.visitmunfordville.com or call 270-524-4752 or 1-888-686-3673 for more information.

June 7 28th Annual Catch a Rainbow Fishing Derby at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery. Call 270-343-2525 for more information. June 13 - 15 Lake Cumberland 360 Challenge invites you to celebrate and kick off the tourism season by the counties surrounding Lake Cumberland. For more information or to register visit www.lakecumberland360.com or call 270-866-4333. June 14 Hedricks Creek Resort’s 3rd Annual National Marina Day offers tours of the dock, boating safety and water safety information. Visit www.hendrickscreekresort.com/special-events.html for more information. June 21 Bourbon and Bacon Bash: Summer in the City at La Gala, benefit for Orchestra Kentucky, will feature live music from The Rewinders from 7 pm - 10 pm. $100 per ticket. For more information call 270-845-2426 or go online to www.orchestrakentucky.com. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, all information is subject to change. Please call ahead to verify dates, times and schedules!

Places to go Bowling Green During the Civil War, Bowling Green was the Confederate Capital of Kentucky and now is known as the Corvette Capital of the world. Its historic downtown dates back to 1798. Some points of interest are The Corvette Museum and Kentucky Museum which showcases much of Kentucky’s history through photographs, manuscripts, and artifacts; as well as, an original log home decorated with authentic 1830’s furnishings.

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The community was originally settled at the juncture of the Cumberland River and the South Fork River. It was called Point Isabele, the town was renamed for General Ambrose Burnside who established a camp there during the war. A sign at the edge of town declares Burnside “Birthplace of Boy Scouts of America”, and an official state historical society marker commemorates the troop. In 2005, Burnside became the only town in Pulaski County to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages by the drink in qualified establishments. Since then, Burnside annexed several miles of shoreline along Lake Cumberland in order to include Lee’s Ford Marina, allowing it to sell alcohol.

Campbellsville Campbellsville and Taylor County are located in the heart of Central Kentucky. One of the area’s greatest recreational attractions is Green River Lake, which offers some of the finest fishing and boating in the state. Campbellsville is host to one of the biggest 4th of July celebrations in the state. More than 25,000 people turn out for fireworks, country music concerts, and more. Historic downtown Campbellsville offers 190 businesses and services. 48

Come experience a dream vacation on beautiful Lake Cumberland at Conley Bottom Resort located in Southern Kentucky, home of the Unbridled Spirit. Conley Bottom is Lake Cumberland’s most accessible marina complex. Board a luxurious houseboat and escape to another world. Choose from several different sizes of houseboats and experience water slides, waterfalls and the wonders of nature. If you are a ‘land lubber’, choose from our magnificent lodging or pitch a tent in our campground. You will find all types of small gear rentals to make your vacation packed with adventure and fun in the sun. Climb aboard and get away on one of our spectacular houseboats. We have a fleet of modern designed boats that will accommodate any need. There is a top deck with access to a water slide to enjoy and a fly bridge with party top where you can soak up some rays or star gaze at night! We offer lakeshore camping at its best! There are 150 campsites seated on Lake Cumberland for you to enjoy with full service camping available for RV campers, and our main campground is available for tents and pop-up and pull behind campers as well. You will find a picnic table for each campsite, a fire ring, and a charcoal grill. There are many amenities available to help make your camping trip fun and enjoyable.

The Ship’s Store offers groceries, ice, propane, souvenirs, sportswear, boating accessories, fishing license, and live bait. Conley Bottom also has free Wi-Fi, 24-hour year-round security, covered overnight slips with electric, and water. Top off your stay with a trip to the Light House Cafe for a delicious meal with a great lake view and unmatched Southern hospitality. Stay for dessert and have some delicious soft serve ice cream, with several flavors to delight your senses. Eat inside, or have a seat on our outdoor floating cafe’. You can find us on the web at www.conleybottom.com or ‘friend’ us on Facebook. 49

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At Conley Bottom, you can also sleep just a few feet from the water’s edge. Our lake view lodging brings you as close to the lake as possible while staying dry. Facilities include a fire ring, playground for the little ones and a barbeque area for everyone. Each unit comes with an 11’ by 24’covered slip located within walking distance. All of our units are fully equipped.

Cave City Cave City is the gateway to Mammoth Cave National Park, a U.S. Biosphere reserve and a World Heritage Site. There are many above ground attractions including water sports, a Wild West show, horseback riding, miniature golf, go carts, water slide, several museums and a Downtown Antique and Collectable District. Cave City offers more activities than you can do in one day! Points of Interest: Mammoth Cave National Park • Kentucky Action Park • Jesse James Riding Stables • Guntown Mountain • Hillbilly Hound Fun Park • Crystal Onyx • Dinosaur World

Franklin Located 18 miles south of Bowling Green, Franklin was used as a dueling ground by Sam Houston and others until 1827. Because of a surveyor’s mistake and questionable ownership of a piece of land called the Kentucky-Tennessee Triangular Jag, the area was a safe place for duelists to avoid the law.

Glasgow Your perfect weekend getaway awaits you in Glasgow, Kentucky. Twelve miles south of Glasgow is Barren River Lake State Resort Park. A beautiful 10,000acre lake, perfect for houseboats and pontoons, surrounded by rolling hills and a 2,000-acre hardwood forest. The Glasgow Highland Games, a Scottish Heritage & Family Celebration, takes place at the end of May. Come enjoy Highland Dancing, Bagpipes, professional and amateur athletics. Points of Interest: Barren River State Park • Ft. Williams • Brigadoon Nature Preserve • South Central KY Cultural Center • Historic Plaza Theatre • Mammoth Cave National Park

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Horse Cave From “down home” to “down under” the city of Horse Cave is an intriguing area in Kentucky, featuring two major caves. Horse Cave is home to the Kentucky Repertory Theatre and unique downtown shops and restaurants. At Kentucky Down Under, visitors can explore Kentucky Caverns and experience a bit of the Australian Outback. The American Cave Museum, located in downtown Horse Cave, features state-of-the-art exhibits, complete with living exhibit, Hidden River Cave.

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Somerset & Lake Cumberland Area Lake Cumberland, one of Kentucky’s largest and most popular lakes, provides anglers and boating enthusiasts with record-breaking fish and breathtaking scenery. With over 1,200 miles of shoreline nestled in the southern region of the state, opportunities abound both on and off the water. The heritage and history of the counties bordering the lake can be Lake Cumberland State Resort Park offers 30 discovered at the Mill Springs Civil War cottages with full amenities and 76 lodge rooms. Battlefield, the National Cemetery and The indoor pool complex features a Mill Springs Park, home of the world’s temperature-controlled pool, an atrium, a largest working waterwheel. Restaurants retractable skylight for warm weather, game provide cuisine to satisfy all tastes, room, and a relaxing hot tub. especially those seeking our “home-style Enjoy Lake Cumberland fishing, boating, cooking”. Many galleries and museums swimming, hiking and more in one of the best Kentucky state parks! display artifacts and items distinctive to our region. Cultural interests include theatre productions, annual festivals, car Lake Cumberland State Resort Park and boat shows and concerts featuring all 5465 State Park Rd. genres of music. Works of local artisans Jamestown, KY 42629 Phone: (270) 343-3111 and craftsmen are readily available at www.parks.ky.gov many of the stores in our area. Overnight accommodations range from turn-ofthe-century bed and breakfasts to rustic cabins and cottages to state-of-the-art resorts, hotels and motels. Make your plans today to visit with us soon. We’re certain you’ll want to come back. We’re close to home…and not far from Heaven.

Kentucky Bucket List Attend one of the multitudes of bluegrass festivals across the state. We invented this kind of music, so we ought to listen to it once in a while.

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Points of Interest: General Burnside State Park• Mill Springs Battlefield • Mill Springs Mill • Big South Fork Railway

Monroe County - Tompkinsville / Gamaliel / Fountain Run Monroe County is located in the Beautiful Pennyrile Region of Kentucky adjacent to the Tennessee border. The rural county offers great recreational opportunities, particularly along the Cumberland and Barren Rivers, as well as a sense of hospitality that can only be found in the slower-paced lifestyle of rural Kentucky. While in Monroe County, visit Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site, one of the oldest churches in the state (also the site of the Heritage Festival), and Mt. Vernon Church, built by freed slaves before the Civil War. You also may want to sample our famous barbecue, watch a game of “rolley-hole,” a marble game unique to the area, or go hunting of fishing in Monroe’s scenic woodlands and waterways. Points of Interest: Cumberland River Ferry • Hunting • Fishing • Golfing • Festivals • Old Mulkey Meetinghouse • Historic Landmarks • Monroe County Marble Superdome

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Monticello-Wayne County Monticello/Wayne County, located on the Heart of Lake Cumberland, offers more ramp access than any other Lake bordering county and all the great recreational opportunities that comes with it. Take a day off the water and enjoy several unique attractions that include Mill Springs Park, which offers unmatched scenic beauty, picnic areas and an overshot waterwheel that is the world’s largest still in operation. Mill Springs Mill is on the National Register of Battlefields and is less than a mile of both the West-Metcalfe House and the Brown-Lanier place, as both served as Civil War headquarters and hospitals. Wayne County has two of the finest commercial marinas on the Lake in Beaver Creek and Conley Bottom; both are ready to serve the needs of water enthusiasts and their families. Come visit Wayne County where families come to stay, play and enjoy the day, or days. Points of Interest: Heart of Lake Cumberland Spring Fest • Cornbread Festival • Pittsburg Marine Fishing Tournament • US 127 Yard Sale • Lake Cumberland Poker Run 52

Stearns / Whitley City Scenic McCreary County is located in southern Kentucky within the Daniel Boone National Forest and the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. This affords locals and visitors a unique opportunity to experience, explore and enjoy nature first hand! McCreary County shares Cumberland Falls, the “Niagara of the South”, with neighboring Whitley County. The Falls is the largest south of Niagara Falls and east of the Mississippi and features the only active moonbow in the western hemisphere. We also boast a scenic railway to take you deep into the heart of what once was coal acksonian country, two restored coal camps providing ays tours and cultural and historical programs, and vast offerings in outdoor recreation.

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Scottsville Scottsville, located in South Central Kentucky, is a convenient 20 minute drive off I-65, 20 miles south east of Bowling Green, KY, 50 miles north of Nashville, TN, and only 12 miles from beautiful Barren River Lake State Park. As you walk through the revitalized downtown Scottsville with brick sidewalks, park benches, and lamp posts, or drive throughout Allen County, you’ll enjoy the friendly hometown atmosphere, good food, great natural scenery and interesting shops and activities. We’re home of the original Dollar General Store, the newly built Center for Courageous Kids, Barefoot Republic, and Mennonite Community. Scottsville hosts many yearly festivals including the Spring Jacksonian and Grandest Ole Opry, Dumont Hill Civil War reenactment, downtown summer concerts, Invasion of the Scarecrows Festival, Hometown Christmas Festival and Parade.

JacksonianScottsville Allen County, Kentucky DaysMain Festival Day — Saturday, April 26

April 20th - Other 27th Events held • Demolition Derby April 11th thru April 26th • Beauty Pageant April 11-12 —Festival Jacksonian Days Quilt Show • Dogwood April 13 Show — Jacksonian Beauty Pageant • Horse April 24 — • Grandest OleSpring Opry Lights Dogwood Festival April 25 — Open Horse Show April25-26 27th — Grandest Ole Opry April • Street April 26 Fair — Jacksonian Days Spring Fling • Quilt Show Demolition Derby • Bass April 26 Tournament — • Street Fair • Cruise-In • Bass Tournament • Heritage Day• Anything With Wheels “Cruise-In” • Heritage Day • Run/Health Walk • Run/Health Walk

Kentucky Bucket List Spend a silent day at the Abbey of Gethsemani near Bardstown. Shed your worldly worries (and your smartphone) at this Trappist monastery, where tranquility reigns.

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Points of Interest: Barren River Lake • Hunting • Fishing • Antiques • Historical Landmarks

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BEST WESTERN MID-TOWN INN & SUITES 103 Jefferson Dr. 606-677-9000 BUDGET INN 1564 US 27 606-679-1006 COMFORT INN 82 Jolin Dr. 606-677-1500 COUNTRY INN & SUITES 515 North Hwy 27 606-879-3711 DAYS INN 1532 US 27 606-679-6407 HAMPTON INN SOMERSET 4141 South Hwy 27 606-676-8855 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 240 North Hwy 27 606-425-4444 KNIGHTS INN 1532 US 27 606-678-4195 QUALITY INN & SUITES 240 North Hwy 27 606-678-2023 RED ROOF INN 1201 South Hwy 27 606-678-8115 REGENCY INN 60 South Hwy 27 606-678-8121 SUPER 8 601 South Hwy 27 606-679-9279

BRONSTON ACORN & FOX INN 85 Noble Oaks Dr. 606-561-7755 LAKE CUMBERLAND REALTY 814 Colyer Rd. 606-561-5335 LAKE CUMBERLAND RESORT 500 Roberts Bend Rd. 606-561-5611 WOODSON BEND RESORT 14 Woodson Bend Resort 606-561-5300

CAVE CITY COMFORT INN CAVE CITY 801 Mammoth Cave St. 270-773-2030 COMFORT INN & SUITES 819 Sanders St. 270-773-3335 DAYS INN OF CAVE CITY 102 Gardner Ln. 270-773-3101

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BARREN RIVER LODGE STATE RESORT PARK 1149 State Park Rd. 270-646-2151 THE NARROW WAY B & B 554 South Lucas Rd. 270-646-2957

PARK CITY DIAMOND CAVERNS RESORT & GOLF CLUB 660 Doyle Rd. 270-749-2891 PARK MAMMOTH RESORT 22850 Louisville Rd. 270-749-4101

SLADE CABINS OF BIRCH HOLLOW 777 Natural Bridge Rd. 606-663-0005 CHOP CHESTNUT CABIN RENTALS 1685 Chop Chestnut Rd. 606-424-2935 HEMLOCK TRAIL CABINS 415 Natural Bridge Rd. 606-663-7625 LIL’ ABNER’S MOTEL 1000 Natural Bridge Rd. 606-663-5384 NATURAL BRIDGE CABIN COMPANY 1231 Natural Bridge Rd. 606-663-0283 NATURAL BRIDGE CABIN COUNTRY 3435 Natural Bridge Rd. 606-663-0283 NATURAL BRIDGE 5 STAR CABIN 12064 Campton Rd. 606-663-8858 NATURAL BRIDGE STATE RESORT PARK 2135 Natural Bridge Rd. 606-663-7680 RED RIVER GORGEOUS 415 Natural Bridge Rd. 606-663-7625

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Cave Run Lake Paintsville Lake

Yatesville Lake Big Sandy RIver

Salt River Dewey Lake Rough RIver Herrington Lake Fishtrap Lake Lake Nolin River Lake Green River Lake Carr Fork Lake Buckhorn Laurel Lake Lake River Lake Cumberland Barren Cumberland River Lake River Dale Hollow Lake

If you are looking to spend the day or an entire week on the water, these marinas offer everything from boat and pontoon rental to cabin rentals. BARREN RIVER PENINSULA MARINA (Glasgow) 270-646-2223 CAVE RUN LAKE CAVE RUN MARINA (Morehead) 606-784-9666 DALE HOLLOW LAKE HENDRICKS CREEK RESORT (Burkesville) 270-433-7172 www.hendrickscreekresort.com SULPHUR CREEK RESORT (Burkesville) 270-433-7272 www.sulphurcreek.com GRAYSON LAKE GRAYSON LAKE MARINA (Grayson) 606-474-4513 Green River Lake EMERALD ISLE RESORT & MARINA (Campbellsville) 270-465-3412 www.emeraldisleresort.com

HOLMES BEND MARINA & RESORT (Columbia) 270-384-4425 www.holmesbendresort.com

PRIZER POINT MARINA & RESORT (Cadiz) 270-522-3762 www.prizerpoint.com

HERRINGTON LAKE CHIMNEY ROCK MARINA (Harrodsburg) 859-748-7625

LAKE CUMBERLAND BURNSIDE MARINA (Burnside) 606-561-4223 CONLEY BOTTOM RESORTS (Monticello) 606-387-0063 AD ON PAGE 49 WATERWAY ADVENTURES (Grand Rivers) 606-348-0588 www.waterway-adventures.com

KENTUCKY LAKE BIG BEAR RESORT (Benton) 270-354-6414 www.bigbearkentuckylake.com LAKESIDE CAMPGROUND & MARINA (Benton) 270-354-8157 www.lakesidecampground.net MOORS RESORT & MARINA (Gilbertsville) 270-362-8361 www.moorsresort.com LAKE BARKLEY GREEN TURTLE BAY (Grand Rivers) 270-362-8364 www.greenturtlebay.com 59

LAUREL RIVER LAKE HOLLY BAY MARINA (London) 606-864-6542 TAYLORSVILLE LAKE TAYLORSVILLE LAKE MARINA (Taylorsville) 502-477-8766 www.taylorsvillelakedock.com

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Ashland

Kincaid Lake

General Butler

Carter Caves Greyson Lake Yatesville Lake

Lincoln Homestead My Old Kentucky Home

John James Audubon Mineral Mound

Kentucky Dam Village

Pennyrile Forest Barren River Lake

Lake Barkley

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General Burnside Island Dale Hollow lake

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Pine Mountain

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BARREN RIVER LAKE 1149 State Park Road Lucas, KY 42156-9300 1-800-295-1876 JOHN JAMES AUDUBON 3100 US Highway 41 N Henderson, KY 42419-0576 270-826-5546 KENTUCKY DAM VILLAGE P.O. Box 69 Gilbertsville, KY 42044-0069 800-295-1877 LAKE BARKLEY 3500 State Park Road Hwy 68 Cadiz, KY 42211-0790 800-295-1878 MINERAL MOUND 48 Finch Lane Eddyville, KY 42038-0489 866-904-7888 PENNYRILE FOREST 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road Dawson Springs, KY 42408-9212 866-427-7888

DALE HOLLOW LAKE 5970 State Park Road Burkesville, KY 42717-9728 1-866-903-7888 GENERAL BURNSIDE ISLAND 8801 South Highway 27 Burnside, KY 42519-0488 606-561-4104 GENERAL BUTLER 1608 Highway 227 Carrollton, KY 41008-0325 502-732-4384 LINCOLN HOMESTEAD 5079 Lincoln Park Road Springfield, KY 40069-9504 859-336-7461 MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME 668 Loretto Road Bardstown, KY 40004-0323 502-349-6542

CARTER CAVES 344 Caveland Drive Olive Hill, KY 41164-9032 606-286-8881 GRAYSON LAKE 314 Grayson Lake Park Road Olive Hill, KY 41164-9213 866-905-7888 KINCAID LAKE 565 Kincaid Park Road Falmouth, KY 41040-9203 859-654-8555 PINE MOUNTAIN 1050 State Park Road Pineville, KY 40977-9617 800-814-8002 YATESVILLE LAKE 1410 Golf Course Road Louisa, KY 41230-0767 866-906-7888

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