kentucky's western waterland visitors guide 2011

1.800.448.1069www.kentuckylakebarkley.org

Paid in part by the Kentucky Department of Travel & Tourism

Western Kentucky offers the beauty of Kentucky’slargest lakes mixed with diverse cultural heritage & arts.

hether you like to swim with the fish or catch them, Kentucky’s WesternLakes & Rivers Region offers ideal opportunities for outdoor recreation.

The Ohio, Cumberland, Tennessee and Mississippi Rivers, combinedwith Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley, create a virtual playground of recreation in the15 counties of western Kentucky. Fishing, hunting, boating, hiking and wildlife viewing

are just a few of our many outdoor opportunities.Naturally, there are unlimited opportunities for fun

on the water, but on land you can enjoy the beautifulparks and privately-owned resorts, quaint bed andbreakfasts and hotels/motels around the region. Enjoytrips to history museums and art galleries, golf, tennis,horseback riding and more. Make plans to attendsome of the one-of-a-kind festivals and other special

events that add to the unique heritage and culture throughout the region.Get your bags packed. Then sit back, relax, prop up your feet and stay for a while. Your

friends in Kentucky’s Western Lakes & Rivers Region welcome you with Southern hospitality.

Area TouristInformationOffices

Ballard CountyChamber & Tourism547 West Kentucky DrPO Box 322, LaCenter 42056(270) 665-8277www.ballardtourism.org

Cadiz-Trigg CountyTourist Commission5748 Hopkinsville RdCadiz 42211(270)522-3892 •888-446-6402www.gocadiz.com

Carlisle County Judge/ExecutiveCourt St, Bardwell 42023(270) 628-5451

Carrsville CommunityAssociation921 Bethel Hill RdSalem 42078(270) [email protected]

Fulton County Judge/Executive2004 S 7th St, Hickman 42050(270) 236-2594

Grand Rivers Tourism1858 JH O’Bryan AveGrand Rivers 42045(270) 362-0152 • 888-493-0152www.grandrivers.org

Hickman (City) Recreation &Tourist Commission1812 S 7th St, Hickman 42050(270) 236-9335www.hickmankytourism.com

Hickman County Judge/Executive110 E Clay St, Clinton 42031(270) 653-4369

Hopkinsville-ChristianCounty CVB2800 Fort Campbell BlvdHopkinsville 42240(270) 885-9096 • 800-842-9959www.VisitHopkinsville.com

Jonathan-AuroraAction CommitteeAurora 42048(270) 703-6060www.J-AAC.com

Kentucky Departmentof Tourism500 Mero St, Floor 22Frankfort 40601800-225-TRIPwww.kytourism.com

Lake Barkley TourismCommission82 Days Inn Dr, Kuttawa 42055(270) 388-5300 • 800-355-3885www.lakebarkley.org

Land Between The Lakes100 Van Morgan DrGolden Pond 42211(270)924-2000 •800-LBL-7077www.lbl.org

Livingston County Tourism721 Complex DrGrand Rivers 42045(270) 928-4005 • [email protected]

Marion Tourism Commission213 S Main St, Marion 42064(270) 965-5015 • 800-755-0361www.marionkentucky.us

Marshall County Tourism93 Carroll RdDraffenville 42025(270) 527-3128 • 800-467-7145www.kentuckylake.org

Mayfield Tourism Commission201 E College StMayfield 42066(270) 247-6101www.mayfieldtourism.com

Murray Convention &Visitor’s Bureau201 S 4th St, Murray 42071(270) 759-2199 • 800-651-1603www.tourmurray.com

Oak Grove Tourist Commission2801 Walter Garrett LnOak Grove 42262(270) 439-5675 • 866-779-1250www.visitoakgroveky.com

Paducah CVB128 BroadwayPaducah 42001(270) 443-8783800-PADUCAHwww.paducah.travel

Princeton TourismCommission206 E Market, Princeton 42445(270) 365-9575www.princetonkytourism.com

Todd CountyWelcome CenterPO Box 505Elkton 42220(270) 265-7070

This Visitor’s Guide is published by Kentucky’s Western Waterland paid in part by the Kentucky Department of Travel & Tourism on behalf ofthe Western Lakes & Rivers Region. KWW is a non-profit organization promoting tourism throughout western Kentucky: 721 Complex Drive,Grand Rivers, KY 42045, 270-928-4411 or 800-448-1069 www.kentuckylakebarkley.org. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy ofinformation published in the Guide. However, KWW is not responsible for errors or omissions that may occur. All advertising information is theresponsibility of the individual advertiser. Photography, Maps and Information: Emily Miller, Tom Fusco, Marty Colburn, Land Between TheLakes, Kentucky Department of Travel, Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife, Glenn Johnson, Roger Broyles, Dann Hughes and ReneLynch. Layout & Design: Scott McWilliams Information Coordinators: Rebecca Slayden & Angie Meffert Project Director: Marinel Larkin

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Kentucky & Barkley Lakes Official Vistor’s Guide / 1-800-448-1069 5

WOfficial KWWVisitor’s GuideHot Area Websites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

The Great Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Marinas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Land Between the Lakes . . . . . . . . 33

Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Eddy Creek Marina Resort

www.eddycreek.comEddyville • 800-626-2300 • (270) 388-2271

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Calvert Drive-In Theatre

www.calvertdrivein.comCalvert City • (270) 395-4660

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Cadiz/Trigg County Tourism

www.gocadiz.orgCadiz • 888-446-6402 • (270) 522-3892

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Big Bear Resort

www.bigbearkentuckylake.comBenton • 800-922-2327 • (270) 354-6414

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websitesin the area

Hopkinsville CVB

www.visithopkinsville.comHopkinsville • 800-842-9959 • (270) 885-9096

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Oak Grove Tourism

www.visitoakgroveky.comOak Grove • 866-779-1250 • (270) 439-5675

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Moors Resort

www.moorsresort.comGilbertsville • 800-626-5472 • (270) 362-8361

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Lakeside Campground

www.visitlakesidecampground.comBenton • 800-842-9018 • (270) 354-8157

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Holiday Hills Resort

www.holidayhillsresort.comEddyville • 800-337-8550 • (270) 388-7236

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Hickory Hill Resort

www.hickoryhillresort.comBenton • 800-280-4455 • (270) 354-8207

Green Turtle Bay Resort

www.greenturtlebay.comGrand Rivers • 800-498-0428 • (270) 362-8364

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Grand Rivers Tourism

www.grandrivers.orgGrand Rivers • 888-493-0152 • (270) 362-0152

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Kentucky Dam Marina

www.kydammarina.comGilbertsville • 800-648-2628 • (270) 362-8386

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Paducah CVB

www.paducah.travelPaducah • 800-PADUCAH • (270) 443-8783

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Sportsman’s Anchor Resort

www.anchorresortandmarina.comBenton • (270) 354-6568

Shawnee Bay Resort

www.shawneebayresort.comBenton • 800-272-4413 • (270) 354-8360

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Prizer Point Resort & Marina

www.prizerpoint.comCadiz • 800-548-2048 • (270) 522-3762

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Patti’s 1880’s Settlement

www.pattis-settlement.comGrand Rivers • 888-736-2515 • (270) 362-8844

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estern Kentucky has an abundance of attractions for all ages—from fine arts & museums

to water recreation & wineries—not to mention, the largest attraction in Kentucky,

Land Between the Lakes. • Only in Kentucky’s Western Waterland can you experience

one of North America’s largest manmade waterways surrounded by unspoiled, natural environments,

abundant outdoor recreation, & authentic Kentucky heritage & hospitality. Come visit the National

Quilt Museum of the United States, the Marion Amish Settlements, & many more attractions. •

You’re sure to find something for everyone when you visit Kentucky’s Western Waterland.

FINE ARTS/MUSEUMS/WATER PARKS/WINERIES

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◗ Adsmore House & GardensPrinceton • 304 N Jefferson St • 270-365-3114:Built in 1857 & realistically restored. Visitorsstep back in time to the turn-of-the-century torelive the legacy & lifestyle of a westernKentucky family. Decorations & displayschange during the year. Open Tue-Sun.www.adsmore.org

◗ Alhambra TheatreHopkinsville • 507 S Main St • 270-887-4023:From music to repertory theatre, you’ll findsome of the best entertainment in the regionhere. www.pennyroyalarts.org

◗ Amish CommunityMarion • 213 S Main St • 270-965-5015: This500-resident Amish community has six schools& four church districts. Many homes haveshops which sell bentwood furniture, wovenrugs, quilts, greenhouse plants & baked goods.Maps are available at the tourism office oronline. www.marionkentucky.us

◗ Amoss House MuseumPrinceton • 116 Edwards St • 270-365-7801:Home of Dr. Amoss who was a champion ofthe farmer in the face of the tobacco industrythat sought to control & drive down prices.Call for appt.

◗ Annie’s Horsedrawn Carriage RidesPaducah • Broadway • 270-210-6095: Stepback in time! Enjoy an old-fashioned leisurelyride along the Ohio River past the PaducahWall to Wall flood wall murals, brick sidewalks& tree-lined streets of Market House Square.Open April-Sept.

◗ Badgett Playhouse Home of Variety!Music, Memories & More ☛Grand Rivers •1838 JH O’Bryan• 888-362-4223:VARIETY! Music, Memories & More is aBranson-style musical revue, celebrating musicfrom the past with singers, dancers, & a liveband. Weekends & many Wed & Thu. Special

productions throughout the year. Call or visitthe website for showtimes.www.grandriversvariety.com

◗ Barkley Dam & Visitor’s CenterLake City • US 62 • 270-362-4236: Thevisitor’s center theme is “Steamboating on theCumberland.” Discover what life was like 100years ago or what it was like to be a steamboatcaptain or a member of the crew. Openweekdays, 8am-4pm.www.lrn.usace.army.mil/op/BAR/rec/visitor_center.htm

◗ Barlow House MuseumBarlow • 509 Broadway • 270-334-3010 or270-334-3691: Features displays of area history,genealogy, furniture & collections fromVictorian days. Open Mon, Fri, & Sun,1pm-4pm or by appt.http://barlowgenealogy.com/BOB/BarHsKY.html

◗ Hopkinsville◗ Kentucky Lake Area◗ Lake Barkley Area◗ Land Between the Lakes◗ Marion Area◗ Mayfield Area◗ Murray Area◗ Paducah


◗ Black Oak VineyardPrinceton • 300 Martin Rd • 270-365-9463:Black Oak offers tastings, sales, tours, as well asa gift shop carrying a variety of wine-relatedproducts. They also offer a selection of gourmetKentucky cheeses, teas, & coffees. They haveFriday evening “coffee-house” get-togethers withlocal artists & outdoor summer concerts &festivals. Open Tue-Sat, 12pm-6pm & in Janthru March, open Fri-Sat same hours or by apptduring the week. www.blackoakvineyard.com

◗ Bluegrass Downs RacetrackPaducah • 150 Downs Dr • 270-444-7117:Featuring live harness horse racing &simulcasting. Call for dates.www.horseswild.com/resource/players-bluegrass-downs.php

◗ Bravard Vineyard & WineryHopkinsville •15000 Overton Rd • 270-269-2583:Established in 1992, a family-owned &operated winery offering free tastings, vineyardtours, private vineyard celebrations. OpenSat. Weekdays by appt.

◗ Caldwell Railroad MuseumPrinceton • 116 Edwards St • 270-365-0582:Railroad memorabilia & caboose exhibitsinclude local railroad history at this museum.Free admission, but donations accepted.Open Wed-Sun.

◗ Calvert Drive-In TheaterCalvert City • 111 Drive In Ln • 270-395-4660:58th year of outdoor family movies & goodfood! Open weekends in Spring & Fall & everynight during the Summer. For double featurefilms, $5 each age 12 & older; under 12 arefree. Call or visit the website for showtimes.www.calvertdrivein.com

◗ Carson Center (The)Paducah • 100 KY Ave • 270-450-4444: An1860-seat performing arts facility, featuring avariety of big name entertainment & travelingproductions throughout the year. Box officeopen Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm.www.thecarsoncenter.org

◗ Cave-In-Rock FerryMarion • KY 91 N • 270-965-5015: Thisriverboat ferry crosses the Ohio River atCave-In Rock. The cave was a headquartersfor river pirates. Scenic views—unusualmode of transportation. Free. Open daily6am-9:50pm, weather permitting.

◗ CFSB Center (formerly The RegionalSpecial Events Center at MSU)Murray • 1401 KY 121 N • 270-809-5577: TheCenter is used for a variety of shows, sports,recreation, & entertainment including Racerbasketball games. www.murraystate.edu/cfsbcenter

◗ Chief Paduke StatuePaducah • 19th & Jefferson: Legend has it thatGeneral William Clark named Paducah inhonor of the “Padouca” Indians, a subtribe ofthe Chickasaw who lived & hunted in the areauntil Andrew Jackson purchased the landsbetween the Mississippi & Tennessee Riversin 1818.

◗ Christian Way FarmHopkinsville •19590 Linville Rd •270-269-2434:See farm animals, ride in a wagon, play in thecorn. Call for an appt. Group tours arewelcomed. www.christianwayfarm.com

◗ Clara M. Eagle GalleryMurray • 15th & Olive • 270-809-3052:Display of different media from art classics tocontemporary. Open daily. Closed holidays.www.murraystate.edu/artgallery

◗ Classic Carriage ServiceGrand Rivers • 270-825-1657: Horse drawncarriage rides through the village March-Dec,Fri-Sat, weather permitting.

◗ Clement Mineral MuseumMarion • 205 N Walker St • 270-965-4263:The largest & most spectacular display offluorite crystal in the world. Other minerals,photographs, records, letters & mining equip-ment on display. Scheduled digs throughoutthe year. Open Wed-Sat, 10am-3pm.www.clementmineralmuseum.org

◗ Columbus-Belmont MuseumColumbus • 350 Park Rd • 270-677-2327:Columbus-Belmont State Park offers newexhibits in a farmhouse identified locally as aCivil War infirmary. Four galleries interpretmany of the stories of the Civil War. Open dailyMay-Sept. Open daily Nov-March until 3pm.www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/cb

◗ Copper Canyon RanchHopkinsville • 14750 Ovil Rd • 270-269-2416:Replicated 1800’s mining town. Live gunfights,comedy, music, games, magic, & ventriloquism.Call for appt.www.visithopkinsville.com/visitors/coppercanyon.asp

◗ Copperhead RunSalem • US 60 E • 270-705-7001: CopperheadRun is a 600 acre ATV ride park located justoutside Salem, KY. This is a family friendlyplace to come & ride your ATV, Side by Side orMotocross Bike. Accepts cash only. Primitivecamping available. www.copperheadatvpark.com

◗ Crittenden County Historial MuseumMarion • 124 E Bellville St • 270-965-9257:Marion’s oldest church built in 1881, includesdisplays of local items, collection of militaryuniforms & service-related articles, dating backto the Civil War. Open April-Oct, Tue-Sat,10am-3:30pm. www.crittendenhistorymuseum.org


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◗ Don F. Pratt Memorial MuseumFort Campbell • 5702 Tennessee Ave •270-798-4986: History of the 101st AirborneDivision Air Assault, the “Screaming Eagles.”The museum covers Fort Campbell & theEagles from the Division’s activation in August1942 to the present. Open Mon-Sat, 9:30am-4:30pm. www.campbell.army.mil/campbell

◗ Drake Lake Archery RangeBandana • 3 miles north • 270-462-3567:Public archery range with practice archerycourse. They get you ready for the big hunt.Open daily 8am-8pm.www.drakelakearcheryrange.com

◗ Edana Locus HouseMayfield • 201 E College St • 270-247-6101:14-room mansion on 7 acres of landscapedgrounds. Houses the Mayfield-Graves CountyTourist Commission. Tours by appt.www.mayfieldtourism.com

◗ Equine AdventuresGolden Pond • 100 Van Morgan Dr •270-247-2211: Located at LBL’s WranglersCampground & Riding Stables, you can choosea guided tour or just a pony ride. Accepts cashonly. Open daily April-Oct, 8am-6pm.www.lbl.org/horse.html

◗ Fairholme, John L. Street HomeCadiz • 89 Main St • 270-522-6301: RestoredVictorian home furnished with belongings of 3generations of family. Tours by appt.www.tclibrary.org/fairholme.htm

◗ Forgotten PastBenton • 3390 US 68 E • 270-527-9244:Go-carts, bumper cars, mini golf, gift shop,museum & arcade. Open daily Memorial Day-Labor Day & weekends only in May & Sept.www.forgottenpast.com

◗ Fort Campbell Memorial Park ☛Hopkinsville • US 41 A & Pennyrile Parkway •800-842-9959: Commemorates the 248 soldierswho died in a plane crash in Newfoundland.Larger than life sculpture of soldier, waterfall, &memorial markers.

◗ Fort Jefferson Memorial CrossWickliffe • US 51: A 95-foot lighted cross,situated on Fort Jefferson Hill, overlooks theconfluence of the Mississippi & Ohio Rivers, &can be seen from Kentucky, Illinois & Missouri.

◗ Gallery 109Murray • 109 N 3rd St • 917-710-3694:Workshops & classes throughout the year.Jennifer Fairbanks. Open Thu, Fri, & Sat,or by appt. www.gallery-109.com

◗ Grogan’s PaylakesArlington •1436 KY 80 E • 270-655-2470:Enjoy fishing at this private lake Mon-Sat.

◗ Guthrie Railroad MuseumGuthrie • 3rd & Kendall • 270-483-2683:Renovated caboose containing historic railroaddisplays featuring the L&N Railroad. Call forappt. Free admission, but donations accepted.

◗ Henson Broom Shop & General StoreSymsonia • 1060 KY 348 E • 270-851-8510: AtHenson Broom Shop & General Store you willstill find high quality handmade brooms at thearea’s only fourth generation family broommaking business, but much more as well. Callfor hours before visiting. www.hensonbrooms.com

◗ Hickman County MuseumClinton • 221 E Clay St • 270-653-6948:1870’s home of captain in the ConfederateArmy. Local household, farm, medical, &military items. Open Wed & Sat.

◗ Hotel MetropolitanPaducah • 724 Oscar Cross Dr • 270-443-7918:African-American Heritage Museum. 1908hotel housed famous African-American enter-tainers & sports figures during segregation.Newly renovated. www.thehotelmetropolitan.org

◗ Icehouse Art Gallery & MuseumMayfield • 120 N 8th St • 270-247-6971:Gallery exhibits a variety of media. Museumdisplays early area industries. The gift shop hasunique hand-crafted items & artwork byregional artists. Open Tue-Sat.www.icehousearts.org

◗ Janice Mason Art MuseumCadiz • 71 Main St • 270-522-9056: Changingexhibits. A mix of local & regional artists isfeatured with mediums ranging from metalsculpture to watercolor. Museum shop filledexclusively with Kentucky arts & crafts. Freeadmission for students & members. Donationrequested of others. Open Tue-Sun.www.jmam.org

◗ Jefferson Davis State Historic SiteFairview • US 68 • 270-889-6100: A 351-footobelisk marks the birth site of Jefferson Davison June 3, 1808. Visitor Center & elevatortour to top. Open daily May-Oct & openNov-April, Fri-Mon.www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/histparks/jd

◗ Kentucky Dam & Visitor’s CenterLake City • US 62 • 270-362-4221: Thishydroelectric dam is operated by the TennesseeValley Authority. A self-guided tour ofinformation, photographs, & models in theCenter provides the visitor with a power plantexperience. Open Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm.www.tva.gov/sites/kentucky.htm

◗ Kentucky Dam Village StateResort Park Riding StablesGilbertsville • US 62 • 270-362-4276 Ext 370:Located at the south end of the park, this stableis open from Memorial Day through Labor Dayeach year. Enjoy the trails near Kentucky Lake.

◗ Kentucky Opry ShowDraffenville • US 641 • 270-527-3869: Thiscountry music & comedy show presents someof the finest talent in Kentucky. It is wholesomeentertainment for the entire family. Talentcontest from Jan-April. Open year round.Call or visit the website for showtimes.www.kentuckyopry.com

◗ Kentucky Shores Family Fun CenterGilbertsville • 6251 US 641 N • 270-362-4774:Kentucky’s 2nd longest go-kart track, islandmini golf, bumper cars, batting cages, waterwars, arcade, horse drawn carriage rides, &more. Combo passes available.www.kyshoresfun.com


◗ Knott House MuseumPrinceton • 302 Nichols St • 270-365-5223:This museum was the home of Sarah GertrudeKnott, founder of the National Folk Festival. Thegallery showcases photos, furniture, jewelry, folkart, & folk musical instruments. Tours by appt.

◗ Land Between The LakesGolden Pond • 100 Van Morgan Dr •270-924-2000 or 800-LBL-7077: Learn aboutwildlife in this 700-acre ELK & BISONPRAIRIE or participate in hands-on nature pro-grams at WOODLANDS NATURE STA-TION. Experience history up-close when youvisit THE HOMEPLACE living history farm &see how people utilized the environment in the1800’s or see the bigger picture at the GOLD-EN POND PLANETARIUM by viewing spec-tacular shows of space & the night sky on a 40-foot diameter dome. Open daily. Call or visitthe website for dates & times. www.lbl.org

◗ LowerTown Arts District ☛Paducah • Jefferson-Park Ave, 3rd-10th Sts •270-908-0755: Home of the award-winningArtist Relocation Program, features studios& galleries of resident artists. Visit potters,painters, jewelry makers, printmakers, book-binders, & more in this historic neighborhood.www.lowertownartdistrict.com

◗ Maggie’s Jungle Golf & Jungle RunGilbertsville • 7301 US 641 N • 270-362-8933:Miniature golf & nature trail petting zoo.Call or check website for open dates.www.maggiesjunglegolf.com

◗ Maiden Alley Cinema & GalleryPaducah • 112 Maiden Alley • 270-441-7007:Viewings of the best independent, foreign, doc-umentary, classic & short films. Call or visit thewebsite for showtimes. Rotating art exhibits inlobby gallery. www.maidenalleycinema.com

◗ Market House Museum (William Clark)Paducah • 121 S 2nd St • 270-443-7759:Visitors to the museum get a glimpse ofPaducah’s past. Articles displayed fromPaducah’s history in the 1905 Market Houseinclude the century-old interior of a drug store.Open March-Dec. Special tour times scheduledby appt. www.markethousemuseum.com

◗ Market House TheatrePaducah •132 Market House Sq • 270-444-6828:The theatre is an award-winning, nationally-recognized community theatre producing liveplays & musicals in the historic 1905 MarketHouse. Open Thu-Sun. Call or visit the websitefor showtimes. www.mhtplay.com

◗ MSU Theatre & Dance DepartmentMurray • 270-809-4421: Murray StateUniversity trains many actors & dancers eachyear. They strut their stuff at the Robert EJohnson Theatre, Lovett Auditorium & Actor’sStudio Theatre. www.murraystate.edu/chfa/theatre

◗ Morris Toy MuseumCarrsville • 1007 1st St • 270-988-3591:Displaying a wide variety of toys from the1800’s to the present. Call for hours.

◗ Murray Art Guild ExhibitionsMurray • 500 N 4th St • 270-753-4059:Workshops & demonstrations throughout theyear. Linn House is on the National Register ofHistoric Places. Open Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm.www.murrayartguild.org

◗ National Quilt Museum (NationalQuilt Museum of the United States)Paducah • 215 Jefferson St • 270-442-8856:Changing exhibits of 150 new & antique quilts.Largest quilt museum in world. Open Mon-Sat(also April-Oct, Sun). Closed major holidays.Group tours available. www.quiltmuseum.org

◗ Newsom’s Old Mill StorePrinceton • 208 E Main St • 270-365-2482 •Western KY Parkway Exit 13: Housed in an1850’s era building. Tour includes educational& historical background on the curing ofcountry hams & demonstrations. OpenMon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm and Sat, 9am-3pm.www.newsomscountryham.com

◗ Paducah International RacewayPaducah • 4445 Shemwell Ln • 270-898-7469:This 3/8th mile high-banked oval is owned byseveral NASCAR drivers. PIR hosts severalhigh-profile events including NASCAR Nights,The USA World 50, & the Tri-Track Challenge.Regular races are held on Fri, March-Oct. Callor visit the website for schedule & details.www.paducahracing.com

◗ Paducah Railroad MuseumPaducah • 2nd & Washington • 270-519-7377or 270-442-4032: Displays of railroad equip-ment & memorabilia, tools, lanterns, signals,signs, train-dispatching controls, maps, &photographs. Open Fri & Sat or call for appt.www.paducahrr.org

◗ Paducah Symphony OrchestraPaducah • 201 Broadway • 270-444-0065: Theorchestra is made up of the finest professionalmusicians who play everything from classical tocontemporary. Performances are held at theCarson Center. Call or visit the website for per-formance times. www.paducahsymphony.org

◗ Paducah “Wall to Wall” MuralsPaducah • Riverfront: Renowned artist RobertDafford captures Paducah’s rich history in life-sized paintings on the river city’s floodwall.These panoramic “Portraits of Paducah’s Past”overlook the confluence of the Ohio &Tennessee Rivers. www.paducahwalltowall.com

◗ Papa Gallery(Purchase Area Painters’ Alliance)Paducah • 124 Broadway • 270-575-3544:Represents over 100 local artists featuringoriginal work in most media. The Galleryoffers complete new shows four times a year.Free. Open Mon-Fri. www.thepapagallery.com

◗ Patti’s 1880’s SettlementGrand Rivers • 1759 JH O’Bryan Ave •270-362-8844: Visit this re-created historicallog cabin village tucked into the natural beautyof western Kentucky. Fantastic dining, beautifulgardens, unique gift shops, winding streams,miniature golf, arcade, rock-climbing wall,remote controlled boats & cars, & an animalpark. A true family place. Open daily.Reservations recommended.www.pattis-settlement.com

◗ Pennyroyal Area MuseumHopkinsville • 217 E 9th St • 270-887-4270:This museum portrays the development ofsouthwestern Kentucky. This area was shapedby the Cherokee Trail of Tears, the tobacco wars& clairvoyant, Edgar Cayce. Open Mon-Sat.www.hoptown.org/museum

◗ Performing Arts CenterPurchase PlayersMayfield • 304 West Water St • 270-251-9035:The Performing Arts Center is home to theoutstanding Purchase Players who performseveral stage productions each year. Performancetimes on Fri-Sun. Call or visit the website forshowtimes. www.purchaseplayers.com


◗ Playhouse in the ParkMurray • 701 Gil Hopson Dr • Murray-CallowayCounty Park • 270-759-1752: Playhouse in thePark is a 142-seat theatre housed in a 1907 traindepot & offers an excellent variety of showseach year. Call or visit website for showtimes.www.playhouseinthepark.net

◗ Princeton Art GuildPrinceton • 115 E. Main St • 270-365-3959:Restored 1817 Champion-Shepherdson House,built on lot #1 of the original city plot. Localexhibits.

◗ Purple Toad WineryPaducah • 4275 Old US 45 • 270-554-0010:Take a walk through the vines & visit thetasting room with selections from sweet to dry& from Chardonnay to Cabernet Sauvignon.They also have Kentucky made cheeses &feature fruit wines made from blackberries &strawberries. Open Mon-Sat. Call or visit thewebsite for times. www.purpletoadwinery.net

◗ Quilt In A DayPaducah • 119 N 4th St • 270-442-2155:Located in historic downtown Paducah, nearthe Quilt Museum. You will find Quilt In ADay books, rulers, fabric, notions, kits, giftitems, & more! The store offers a variety ofclasses & is equipped with Babylock Quilter’sDream sewing machines. Open Mon-Fri,10am-5pm, & Sat, 10am-3pm.www.quiltinaday.com/retail

◗ River Discovery Center ▲

Paducah • 117 S Water St • 270-575-9958:State-of-the-art, interactive exhibits tell the storyof the Four Rivers region. Features river func-tions & habitats, including water-filled exhibitsdisplaying a working lock & dam model. OpenMon-Sat, 9:30am-5pm (also April-Nov, Sun,1pm-5pm). www.riverdiscoverycenter.org

◗ Robert Penn Warren HomeGuthrie • 3rd & Cherry • 270-483-2683: Homeof the nation’s first Poet Laureate & three-timePulitzer Prize winner. Exhibits on the life &works of Warren are featured. Handicapaccessible. Open Tue-Sat, 11:30am-3:30pm,Sun, 2pm-4pm, or by appt.

◗ Rose Hill/Lyon County MuseumEddyville • KY 730 • 270-388-5300: Workingmodel of iron furnace. Local & regional history.Home is on National Register of HistoricPlaces. Open May 15-Oct 15, Wed-Sun,1pm-4pm. www.lakebarkley.org/rose.html

◗ Round Table Literary ParkHopkinsville • 720 North Dr • 270-707-3700:This park boasts a 10.5-ton stone Round Table,complete with 24 seats for noble knights. Stepsaway, the Sword in the Stone awaits youngArthur’s release. The park, complete withMedieval Wall, includes a replica of Tholos & aGreek/Roman amphitheatre.

◗ Steam Locomotive No.1518Paducah • Kentucky & S Water • 270-443-8783:This Mikado steam engine was the last “IronHorse” used by the Illinois Central Railroad.

◗ Thomas Paylakes & Fish MarketNew Concord • 14562 KY 1215 • 270-436-2002:Enjoy fishing at the private lake & buy yourfresh fish at one spot. Open daily.

◗ Tie Breaker Family Aquatic CenterHopkinsville • 9503 Eagle Way Bypass •270-890-0730: Family water park with slides& ripple river. Open Daily during the summer.Call or visit the website for specific dates &times. www.tiebreakerpark.com

◗ Tilghman Civil War MuseumPaducah • 631 Kentucky Ave • 270-575-5477:The museum exhibits the 1852 home ofGeneral Lloyd Tilghman, CSA, highlighting therole of western Kentucky during the Civil War.Open Fri-Sat, 12:30pm-4pm.

◗ Trail of Tears Commemorative ParkHopkinsville • US 41 S • 270-886-8033: Partof the campground used by the Cherokee onthe Trail of Tears includes grave sites of ChiefsWhite Path & Fly Smith. The park heritagecenter is open Tue-Sat, 10am-3pm. A PowWow is held the weekend after Labor Day.www.trailoftears.org

◗ Turkey Bay OHV AreaGolden Pond • 100 Van Morgan Dr •270-924-2000 or 800-LBL-7077: Turkey Bayhas approximately 100 miles of OHV trailswhich cover a variety of terrain. Call beforeyou haul. www.lbl.org/ohv.html

◗ Twilight Theatre ProductionsAurora/Cadiz • 270-436-2399: ProfessionalTheatre for 44 years featuring Mystery DinnerTheatre in January, Dueling Chefs in April,Summer Theatre in June & July, and HolidayDinner Experience in December. Call or visitthe website for specific dates & times.www.twilightcabaretproductions.org

◗ Venture River Water Park ▲

Eddyville • Park Place off US 62 • 270-388-7999: Wave pool, exciting slides, kiddie poolwith slide & more. Open most days betweenMemorial Day & Labor Day. Call or visit thewebsite for definite open dates & times.www.ventureriver.com

◗ Wacinton Indian StatuePaducah • 2915 Park Ave: View Wacinton, ahand-carved wooden statue, that stands near theentrance of Noble Park. The statue honors theChickasaw who claimed the lands in WesternKentucky & Tennessee, part of the “Trail of theWhispering Giants.”

◗ Warren Thomas MuseumHickman • 603 Moulton St • 270-236-2423:Museum, housed in an old church, highlightsthe history of the area’s black community.Includes clothing & memorabilia. Donationsaccepted. Call for appt.

◗ West KY Community & TechnicalCollege Fine Arts CenterPaducah • 270-534-3212: Lively music, theater& dance performances. Open year round. Callor visit the website for shows & times.www.artistinfocus.org


◗ Whitehaven Welcome CenterPaducah • 1845 Lone Oak Rd • 270-554-2077:This circa 1860’s mansion now serves as aWelcome Center for I-24 at Exit 7 in Paducah.The second floor boasts memorabilia of AlbenW. Barkley, Vice President under Harry Truman.Lobby open 24 hours. Guided tours by appt.

◗ Wickliffe Mounds Historic SiteWickliffe • 94 Green St • 270-335-3681: Touran archaeological site of prehistoric NativeAmericans. It was occupied from about AD 1100to 1350. Exhibits from excavations of the 1930’s& museum. Open daily May-Sept, 9am-4:30pm.Open March-May 15, Oct-Nov, Wed-Sun, 9am-4:30pm. www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/histparks/wm

◗ Wooldridge MonumentsMayfield • Lockridge St • 270-247-6101: In theMaplewood Cemetery a large group of sandstone& Italian marble monuments: “The StrangeProcession That Never Moves.” Henry G.Wooldridge chose to commemorate his family,pets, & himself with life-sized statues around histomb. www.mayfieldtourism.com

◗ Wranglers Riding Stables ▲

Golden Pond • 100 Van Morgan Dr •270-924-2211 or 800-LBL-7077: Offers seasonalguided trail rides on 100-plus miles of trails.Camping & shelters are available, horse stalls,along with showers, facilities, vending, outpost,& much more. www.lbl.org

◗ Wrather West Kentucky MuseumMurray • 270-809-4771: Located in MurrayState University’s first building. A historicalmuseum promoting understanding of the social,cultural & economic development of westernKentucky. Open Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4pm, Sat,10am-1pm.

◗ Yeiser Art CenterPaducah • 200 Broadway • 270-442-2453:Changing exhibits of contemporary art byregional & national artists. Permanent collectionfeatures 19th & 20th century American &European art. The gift shop carries items of pop-ular culture & art-inspired gifts. Free admission,but donations accepted. Call or visit the websitefor event dates & times. www.theyeiser.org


BentonAntiques Et Cetera1026 Main St(270) 527-7922

Benton Mall69 N Main St(270) 527-6885

CumberlandConnection Gift Shoppe3234 US 641 N(270) 527-3003

Elaine’s Emporiums94 Main St(270) 527-2700

Lazy RidgeCountry Store17 Cascade Hills Ln(270) 527-0427

CadizBlue Moon Antiques60 Main St(270) 522-0610

Cadiz Antique Mall34 Main St(270) 522-7880

Cherokee Antique Mall36 Main St(270) 522-5915

Hidden Treasures330 Main St(270) 522-1781

Loose Treasures59 Main St(270)522-1005

Miz Malva’sAntique Mall47 Main St(270) 522-3316

EddyvilleRed Door Antique Mall35 N 641(270) 388-1957

ElktonThe Two Kates10 Public Square(270) 265-3545

GilbertsvilleGeneva’s Antiques6126 US 641 N(270) 362-8737

Martha’s StrawberryFields Antiques6383 US 641 N(270)362-2335

Twin LakesAntique Mall6953 US 641 N(270) 362-2218

Grand RiversCanoe AntiquesJH O’Bryan Ave. acrossthe street from Patti’s

Days Past Antiques1555 JH O’Bryan Ave(270) 362-4683

Grand Rivers Antiques1815 JH O’Bryan Ave(270) 362-8571

HazelHazel AntiqueShopping District:Hazel is home toshops and antique mallsrepresenting manyantique dealers.www.hazelantiques.com

Angeliques Antiques& Interiors310 Main St(270) 492-6333

Bluemoon Antiques312 Main St(270) 492-8069

Cabin (The)211 Main St(270) 492-6252

Charlie’s AntiqueMall & Soda Fountain303 Main St(270) 492-8175

Corner Shoppe300 Main St(270) 492-6255

Felix (The)212 Main St(270) 492-8019

Heart of HazelAntiques & Collectibles317 Main St(270) 492-8140

Horse’s MouthAntique Mall308 Main St(270) 492-8128

Graceful LegacyVintage Shop213 Third St(270) 492-8642

Memory LaneAntique Mall214 Main St(270) 492-8646

Miss Martha’s Antiques302 Main St(270) 492-8145

Willow Tree (The)306 Main St(270) 492-8900

HopkinsvilleAunt Mary’sAntiques Collectibles129 E 7th St(270) 885-9623

Betty FentressAntiques & Interiors885 Fentress Ln(270) 886-2740

Forget-Me-NotAntiques110 E 6th St(270) 885-5556

MarionAntiques &Collectibles204 S Main St(270) 965-9500

Wheeler’s Antiques,Herbs, & CustomFurniture127 E Carlisle St270-965-3687

MayfieldA Walk In The Past113 S 7th St(270)705-0115

Antique Store1002 N 15th Ext(270) 247-1820

In Its TimeAntiques & More109 S 7th St(270) 804-7017

King’s Flowers& Antiques728 Paris Rd(270)247-2260

MayberryAntique Mall114 W Broadway(270) 247-1979

Vintage DepotAntique Mall119 W Broadway(270) 251-0171

PaducahAmericanHarvest Antiques632 N Sixth St(270) 442-4852

Anthony BarnesAntiques111 Market House Sq(270) 442-1891

Antique Cards& Collectibles203 Broadway(270) 443-9797

Antique Galleria212 Broadway(270) 450-0714

Comfort Zone &Sheila’s Galleria407 Broadway(270) 442-0035

Courtyard Antiques319 Broadway(270) 442-1921

Creatures of Habit406 Broadway(270) 442-2923

Fleur de Lis Antiques& Collectibles219 Kentucky Ave(270) 443-6103

Green Door Antiques& Collectibles408 Broadway(270) 559-4135

Jeremiah’s AntiquesMall & Annex Shop229 Broadway(270) 443-5282


Lamon’s Furniture& Antiques1616 S Sixth St(270) 443-7225

Purcell’s Gallery2303 Bridge St(270) 705-0357

Sherry & FriendsAntique Mall208 Kentucky Ave(270) 804-1566

Trader’s Mall FleaMarket & Café6900 Benton Rd(270) 898-3144

Victorian Parlor (The)210 Broadway(270) 559-7907

PrincetonAntiques on Main124 E Main St(270) 365-4000

Big SpringsAntique Mall132 E Main St(270) 365-3700

Croft Antiques638 Scottsburg Rd(270) 365-9099

Hummingbird Antiques,Florals & Gifts215 W Main St(270) 365-1011

Tin Roof500 E Main St(270) 365-9777


Lodging:Motel RoomsRustic Log CabinsRV Park

Full Service Marina:Transient slips up to 100’Covered & Uncovered SlipsGas & Diesel, Pump OutPontoon & Fishing Boat RentalsLive Bait & TackleMarine Service Department

Amenities:Echo Charlie’s Bayside RestaurantShip Store w/ Marine Supplies,

Clothing & SouvenirsSmall GroceryBeach/Playground/PoolWiFi

www.eddycreek.com270.388.2271 • 1.800.626.23007612 KY 93 South • Eddyville, KY 42038I-24 (Exit 45)

FESTIVALS/MUSIC/CELEBRATIONS

Recurring EventsVariety! Music, Memories & More • Grand Rivers• (888) 362-4223: Live theater every Friday andSaturday throughout the year, also on Wednesday,Thursday, and Sunday during hot weather. tendifferent shows in 2011 including Musical Reviewand Christmas Spectacular. Please call or visitwebsite for more information.www.grandriversvariety.com

Kentucky Opry Country Music Show •Draffenville • (270) 527-3869: Various musicalshows throughout the year including the 22ndAnnual Talent Search and a Bluegrass Jam session,plus many more. Please call for showtimes.www.kentuckyopry.com

Bluegrass Downs • Paducah • (270) 444-7117:Live Harness Racing in April & May (call fordates); simulcast thoroughbred from other tracksyear round. www.horseswild.com/resource/players-bluegrass-downs.php

Second Saturday • Paducah • (270) 444-8649:(March-December, Second Saturday of eachmonth) LowerTown galleries host extended hoursand feature new exhibits and entertainment.www.paducah.travel

For the followingEvents, please callthe number or visitthe website listedfor official dates andinformation.

JanuaryMystery Dinner Theatre-Twilight TheatreProductions • Aurora • (270) 436-2399:www.twilightcabaretproductions.org

Gathering of Eagles at Kentucky Dam VillageState Resort Park • Gilbertsville • (270) 362-4276:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kd

Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs • Hopkinsville •(270) 887-4295

FebruaryVisit with the Eagles at Kenlake State ResortPark • Aurora • (800) 325-0143:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kl

Valentines Get Away Weekend atKentucky Dam Village State Resort Park •Gilbertsville • (270) 362-4276:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kd

A Midsummer Night’s Dream • Hopkinsville •(270) 887-4295

MarchLand Between the Lakes/Grand Rivers UltraTrail Run • www.grandrivers.com

38th Annual Buffalo Dinner & Native AmericanHeritage Day at Kentucky Dam Village StateResort Park • Gilbertsville • (270) 362-4276:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kd

Home Builders Association Home Show •Hopkinsville • (270) 885-8319

Edgar Cayce Hometown Seminar •Hopkinsville • (270) 887-4270

AprilTater Day Celebration • Benton •

(270) 527-6055

Grand Rivers Celebrates Stanley Walker Day •Grand Rivers • (888) 493-0152

Grand Rivers Spring Festival and Quilt Show •Grand Rivers• (888)493-0152: www.grandrivers.com

Lighthouse Landing Sailing School • GrandRivers • (800)491-7245: www.lighthouselanding.com

Green Turtle Bay Resort and MarinaSpring In-Water Boat Show • Grand Rivers •(800) 498-0428: www.greenturtlebay.com

Marion Backroads • Marion • (270)965-5015:www.marionkentucky.org

Dogwood Trail Celebration • Paducah •(800) PADUCAH: www.paducah.travel

American Quilter’s Society Annual QuiltShow & Contest • Paducah • (270)898-7903:www.americanquilter.com

Dueling Chefs-Twilight Theatre Productions •Aurora • (270) 436-2399:www.twilightcabaretproductions.org

Bowfishing 101 at Kenlake State Resort Park •Aurora • (800) 325-0143:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kl

Camper Appreciation at Kenlake StateResort Park • Aurora • (800) 325-0143:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kl

Easter Celebration Hunt at Kenlake StateResort Park • Aurora • (800) 325-0143:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kl

Campers Appreciation Weekend atKentucky Dam Village State Resort Park •Gilbertsville • (270) 362-4276:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kd

Easter Celebration at Kentucky Dam VillageState Resort Park • Gilbertsville • (270) 362-4276:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kd


Kentucky Bunco Bash • Hopkinsville •(270) 885-9096

Brushy Fork Creek Spring Festival •Hopkinsville • (270) 424-5988

MayA Day at the Lakes Fashion Show andLuncheon • Grand Rivers • (888) 493-0152:www.grandrivers.com

CYC Patriotic Lighted Boat Parade •Grand Rivers/Kentucky Lake • (888) 493-0152:www.grandrivers.com

4th Annual Spring Into Summer • Oak Grove •(866) 779-1250: www.visitoakgroveky.com

Live on Broadway: Arts, Rhythm, Dinner •Paducah • (270)4 44-8649: Saturday eveningswww.paducahmainevents.com

LowerTown Art & Music Festival • Paducah •(270) 444-8690

Big Singing Day • Benton • (270) 527-3128:www.kentuckylake.org

Lighthouse Landing Sailing School •Grand Rivers • (800) 491-7245:www.lighthouselanding.com

Commonwealth Yacht Club YouthSunfish Sailing Program • Grand Rivers •(800) 498-0428: www.greenturtlebay.com

Memorial Celebration at Kenlake StateResort Park • Aurora • (800) 325-0143:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kl

Spring Arts & Crafts Festival atKentucky Dam Village State Resort Park •Gilbertsville • (270) 362-4276:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kd

Derby Arts Festival • Hopkinsville •(270) 886-3776

Little River Bike Tour • Hopkinsville •(270) 885-6013


Little River Days • Hopkinsville • (800) 909-9016 or (270)887-4290

JuneKids Free Fishing Tournament • Grand Rivers •(888) 493-0152: www.grandrivers.com

Live on Broadway: Arts, Rhythm, Dinner •Paducah • (270) 444-8649: Saturday eveningswww.paducahmainevents.com

Riverfront Rod Run • Paducah • (270) 554-2975:www.riverfrontrodrun.com

McCracken County Fair • Paducah • (270)488-3363

400 Mile Yard Sale • Hwy 68/80 • (270)527-3128:www.kentuckylake.org

Drag Boat Racing • Kentucky Lake/Pisgah Bay •(800)732-0088: www.kentuckylake.org

Summer Theatre-Twilight TheatreProductions • Aurora • (270)436-2399:www.twilightcabaretproductions.org

Lighthouse Landing Sailing School • GrandRivers • (800)491-7245: www.lighthouselanding.com

Commonwealth Yacht Club Youth SunfishSailing Program • Grand Rivers • (800) 498-0428:www.greenturtlebay.com

Fishing for Fun at Kenlake StateResort Park • Aurora • (800) 325-0143:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kl

“JR Angler Open” and License ~FREE~ Weekendat Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park •Gilbertsville • (270) 362-4276:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kd

5th Annual Soapbox Derby • Hopkinsville •www.hopkinsvillesoapbox.com

Christian County Cattlemen’s Association &IPRA “Rodeo” • Hopkinsville • (270) 839-1321

Movies at the Vice • Oak Grove • (866) 779-1250:www.visitoakgroveky.com

JulyLive on Broadway: Arts, Rhythm, Dinner •Paducah • (270) 444-8649: Saturday eveningswww.paducahmainevents.com

Independence Day Celebration • Paducah •(270) 444-8508

Paducah Summer Festival • Paducah •(800) PADUCAH: www.paducahsummerfestival.com

Bee Spring Lodge Fireworks Show • Benton •(800) 732-0088: www.beespringlodge.com

Kentucky Lake Big Bang at MoorsResort & Marina • Benton • (800) 626-5472:www.moorsresort.com

Calvert City Ameribration Celebration • CalvertCity • (270) 527-3128: www.kentuckylake.org

Drag Boat Racing • Kentucky Lake/Pisgah Bay •(800) 732-0088: www.kentuckylake.org

Summer Theatre-Twilight TheatreProductions • Aurora • (270)436-2399:www.twilightcabaretproductions.org

Lighthouse Landing Sailing School • GrandRivers • (800) 491-7245: www.lighthouselanding.com

Commonwealth Yacht Club Youth SunfishSailing Program • Grand Rivers • (800)498-0428:www.greenturtlebay.com

Independence Day Celebration at Kenlake StateResort Park • Aurora • (800) 325-0143:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kl

Good Ole USA Days at Kentucky Dam VillageState Resort Park • Gilbertsville • (270) 362-4276:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kd

Camper Appreciation Weekend atKentucky Dam Village State Resort Park •Gilbertsville • (270)362-4276:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kd

Movies at the Vice • Oak Grove • (866)779-1250:www.visitoakgroveky.com

AugustGrand Rivers Marina Day Celebration withFireworks • Grand Rivers • (888)493-0152:www.grandrivers.com


8th of August Emancipation Celebration •Paducah • (270)444-6583

Paducah 48 Hour Film Festival • Paducah •(270)442-7723: www.48hourfilm.com/paducah

Watermelon Bust • Benton • (270) 527-3128:www.kentuckylake.org

Drag Boat Racing • Kentucky Lake/Pisgah Bay •(800)732-0088: www.kentuckylake.org

Lighthouse Landing Sailing School • Grand Rivers •(800) 498-0428: www.lighthouselanding.com


Hot August Blues Festival at Kenlake StateResort Park • Aurora • (800) 325-0143:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kl

WHVO Hot August Car Show • Hopkinsville •(270) 890-0621

Movies at the Vice • Oak Grove • (866) 779-1250:www.visitoakgroveky.com

SeptemberKentucky’s Western Waterland 36th Annual Arts& Crafts Festival • Grand Rivers Little Lake Park •(800) 448-1069: www.kentuckylakebarkley.org

Green Turtle Bay Resort and MarinaFall In-Water Boat Show • Grand Rivers •(800) 498-0428: www.greenturtlebay.com

Green Turtle Bay Commonwealth Cup Regatta •Grand Rivers/Kentucky Lake • (888) 498-0428:www.greenturtlebay.com

Kick Off to Christian County Salutes FortCampbell • Oak Grove • (866) 779-1250:www.visitoakgroveky.com

3rd Annual Butterfly Festival • Oak Grove •(866) 779-1250: www.visitoakgroveky.com


Labor Day Celebration & Parade • Paducah •(800) PADUCAH

Antique Gas & Steam Engine Show • Paducah •(270) 564-0227


Gourd Patch Festival

Barbecue on the River & Old Market Days •Paducah • (270)559-7330: www.bbqontheriver.org


Labor Day Celebration at Kenlake StateResort Park • Aurora • (800) 325-0143:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kl

Family Day at Mike Miller Park • Draffenville •(270) 527-3128: www.kentucklake.org

Trail of Tears Intertribal Pow Wow •Hopkinsville • (800) 842-9959

Nature Fest • Hopkinsville • (270) 885-8692 ext.123

Night Rider Tour • Hopkinsville • (270) 887-4270


Movies at the Vice • Oak Grove • (866)779-1250:www.visitoakgroveky.com

OctoberHunters Moon Fall Festival • Grand Rivers •(888)493-0152 www.grandrivers.com

Civil War Days • Grand Rivers • (888) 493-0152:www.grandrivers.com

Halloween In Oak Grove • Oak Grove •(866) 779-1250: www.visitoakgroveky.com

Highway 60 Yard Sale • Marion • (270) 965-5015:www.marionkentucky.org

Marion Pumpkin Festival • Marion •(270) 965-5015: www.marionkentucky.org

Aurora Country Festival • Aurora •(270)527-3128: www.kentuckylake.org


Little Spooky Spooks Festival & Camper’sCelebration at Kenlake State Resort Park •Aurora • (800) 325-0143www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kl

5K Run for H.O.R.S.E., Inc. at Kenlake StateResort Park • Aurora • (800) 325-0143:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kl

2nd Annual Fall Flea Market atKentucky Dam Village State Resort Park •Gilbertsville • (270) 362-4276:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kd

Halloween Paranormal Investigationat Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park •Gilbertsville • (270) 362-4276www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kd

Halloween Howl at Kentucky Dam Village StateResort Park • Gilbertsville • (270) 362-4276:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kd

Harvest Celebration at the Winery •Hopkinsville • (270) 269-2583

Harvest Praise at Christian Way Farm •Hopkinsville • (270) 269-2434

NovemberGrand Rivers Festival of Lights •Grand Rivers/Patti’s 1880’s Settlement •(270) 362-8844: www.grandrivers.com

River’s Edge International Film Festival •Paducah • (270) 441-7007:www.riversedgefilmfestival.com

Christmas in Paducah • Paducah •(800) PADUCAH: www.paducah.travel

Christmas in the Park at Mike MillerPark • Draffenville • (270) 527-3128:www.kentuckylake.org

Veteran’s Parade • Hopkinsville

Veteran’s Day Parade • Madisonville

10th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot •Hopkinsville

DecemberGrand Rivers Festival of Lights • GrandRivers/Patti’s 1880’s Settlement • (270) 362-8844:www.grandrivers.com

Between the Lakes Sled Dog Dash • GrandRivers • (888) 493-0152: www.grandrivers.org

An Evening with Santa • Oak Grove •(866) 779-1250: www.visitoakgroveky.com

Christmas in Paducah • Paducah •(800) PADUCAH: www.paducah.travel

Holiday Dinner Experience-Twilight TheatreProductions • Aurora • (270) 436-2399:www.twilightcabaretproductions.org

Santa’s Visit to Kenlake at Kenlake State ResortPark • Aurora • (800) 325-0143:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kl

“Motown” New Year’s Eve Celebration at KenlakeState Resort Park • Aurora • (800) 325-0143:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kl

Breakfast with Santa at Kentucky Dam VillageState Resort Park • Gilbertsville • (270) 362-4276:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kd

New Year’s Eve Celebration atKentucky Dam Village State Resort Park •Gilbertsville • (270) 362-4276:www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kd

Christmas in the Park at MikeMiller Park • Draffenville • (270 )527-3128:www.kentuckylake.org

Christmas Parade • Hopkinsville • (270) 887-4290or (800) 909-9016

Polar Express • Hopkinsville • (270) 887-4270


City Name/Address/Phone Number/Website

AURORA Brass Lantern, 16593 US Hwy 68 E; (270) 474-2773; www.BrassLanternRestaurant.com 250 • D • • •Dinner Bell, 13444 US Hwy 68 E; (270) 354-6521 64 D

CADIZ Cadiz Family Restaurant, 324 Main St; (270) 522-2249 150 • B/L/D • • •El Bracero, 80 Merchant St; (270) 522-7555 102 L/D • • • •Hot Diggity Dog, 13 Marion St; (270) 522-2258 59 L/D • • • •Prizer Point —“The Landing,” 1777 Prizer Point Rd; (270) 522-3762; www.PrizerPoint.com 75 SH* • • • • •Timbers Steakhouse, 8534 Canton Rd; (270) 840-8084 150 • L/D • • • • •

CALVERT CITY Mama D’s, 3885 US Hwy 62, (270) 395-0229 65 L/D •DRAFFENVILLE Parcell’s Deli & Grille, 165 US 68; (270) 527-9300; www.ParcellsDeli.com 72 L/D • •

Catfish Kitchen, 136 Teal Run Circle; (270) 362-7306 100 D • •EDDYVILLE Echo Charlie’s Bayside Restaurant, Eddy Creek Marina Resort, 7612 KY 93 S; (270) 388-2271; www.eddycreek.com 100 • B/L/D • • • • •GRAND RIVERS Docker’s Bayside Grill @ Green Turtle Bay Resort; (270) 362-5377; www.GreenTurtleBay.com 45 SH* • • • •

Miss Scarlett’s, 708 Complex Dr.; (270) 928-3126 230 • B/L/D • • •Patti’s 1880s Settlement, Exit 31 on I-24; (888) 736-2515; www.pattis-settlement.com 450 L/D • • • •Tyson’s Hometown Market, 946 Dover Rd,; (270) 928-3305 22 • B/L/D • •Mr. BBQ & Breakfast, Square One Shopping Center; (270) 362-4445 45 • B/L/D •Lite Side Café & Bakery, 2115 Dover Rd.; (270) 362-362-4586 25 B/L • •Craig’s Dairy Dream, 1881 JH O’Bryan Ave.; (270) 362-0611 12 SH* • •

HOPKINSVILLE dots American Restaurant, 125 Turtle Creek; (270) 881-6065 125 L/D • • •Ferrell’s Snappy Service, 101 South Main St; (270) 886-1445 20 B/L/D •Harper House Restaurant, 914 S Main St.; (270) 874-2858 125 D • • • •Buffalo Wings & Rings, 4011 Fort Campbell Blvd.; (270) 874-5200; www.buffalowingsandringskytn.com 300 L/D • • • •Da Vinci Little Italian Restaurant, 200 North Drive; (270) 874-2853 50 D

KUTTAWA Buzzard Rock Cafe, 985 Buzzard Rock Rd; (270) 388-7925; www.BuzzardRock.com 145 • SH* • • • • • •Oasis Southwest Grill, I-24 Exit 40; (270) 388-0777; www.TheOasisSouthwestGrill.com 350 • L/D • • • • •

LAKE CITY Knoth’s Bar-B-Q, 728 US Hwy 62; (270) 362-8580 100 • SH* • •MARION The Front Porch, US Hwy 641 S; (270) 965-3035 50 • L/D • •

Jones 88 Dip, 113 Sturgis Rd.; (270) 965-4538 30 • L/D • •The Marion Café, 100 S Main St.; (270) 965-2211 75 B/L/D • • •

MURRAY Big Apple Café, 1005 Arcadia Circle; (270) 759-8866; www.BigAppleMurray.com 300 • L/D • • •Jasmine, 506 N 12th St.; (270) 761-8424; www.cravejasmine.com 100 L/D • • •Sammon’s Bakery, 974 Chestnut St.; (270) 753-5434 60 B/L

OAK GROVE Charlie’s Steakhouse, 14850 Fort Campbell Blvd.; (270) 439-4592 174 • D • • •Foxx’s Sub Shoppe, 16214 Fort Campbell Blvd.; (270) 439-3374 66 • L/D

Luigi’s Pizza, 14985 Fort Campbell Blvd.; (270) 439-1000 None L/D

Pancho Villa Grille, 16268 Fort Campbell Blvd.; (270) 439-5006 150 • L/D • •G’s Pancake House, 15108 Fort Campbell Blvd.; (270) 439-7481 75 • B/L/D

PADUCAH Doe’s Eat Place of Paducah, 136 Broadway; (270) 443-9006; www.DoesEatPlace.com 110 L/D • • • •Flamingo Row, 2640 Perkins Creek; (270) 442-0460; www.FlamingoRow.com 120 L/D • •Whaler’s Catch, 123 N. 2nd St.; (270) 444-7701; www.WhalersCatch.net 380 L/D • • • • • •Kirchoff’s Bakery & Deli, 116 Market House Square; (270) 442-7117 100 B/L • • • •Cynthia’s Ristorante, 125 Market House Square; (270) 443-3319 85 D • • • • •

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Arrowhead Golf CourseCadiz • 183 Arrowhead Club Dr • (270) 522-8001: 18 holes; Public; Par 72; Yardage: 6551www.arrowheadgolf.com

Ballard County Country ClubLaCenter • 2145 LaCenter Rd • (270) 665-5557:18 holes; Semi-Private; Par 72; Yardage: 6329www.ballardcountycountryclub.com

Benton Golf & Country ClubBenton • 1830 Golf Course Rd • (270)527-9673:18 holes; Semi-Private; Par 72; Yardage: 6240;Bent grass greens and Bermuda fairwayswww.BentonGolfandCountryClub.net

Calvert City Golf & Country ClubCalvert City • 199 Country Club Ln •(270) 395-5831: 18 holes; Semi-Private;Par 72; Yardage: 6405 www.calvertcountryclub.com

Cole Park Golf CourseFort Campbell • 1601 Club Loop •(270) 798-4906: 18 holes; Public; Par 72;Yardage: 6812 www.fortcampbellmwr.com/dining/ColeParkGolfCourse/index.htm

Deer Lakes Golf CourseSalem • 140 Deer Lakes Ln • (270) 988-4653:18 holes; Public; Par 72; Yardage: 6731; Abeautiful course with spring-fed lakes, streams,and footbridges; on the historic Trail of Tearswww.deerlakesgolfcourse.com

Dogwood Hills Golf ClubCunningham • US 62 • (270) 642-2244:9 holes; Public; Par 36; Yardage: 2963

Drake Creek Golf ClubLedbetter • 1 Torrey Pines • (270)898-GOLF:18 holes; Public; Par 72; Yardage: 6714; Homeof the ‘05 KHSAA State Golf Championship,the ‘06/’07 OVC Championship, ‘08/’09 WestKentucky Open, and the ‘09 Kentucky OpenQualifying; 8 min. from downtown Paducah;Zoysia fairways, Bent grass greens, practicefacility, golf shop and PGA Professional Staffwww.drakecreek.com

Edwin J. Paxton ParkPaducah • 841 Berger Rd • (270)444-9514:18 holes; Public; Par 71; Yardage: 6582;Paducah’s only public golf course; Gentlyrolling hills and the ultimate in high qualitygreens; Champion ultra-dwarf Bermuda grasswww.paxtonpark.com

Hickman Country ClubHickman • 2779 KY 125 • (270)236-9128:9 holes; Semi-Private; Par 36; Yardage: 6112

Kenlake State Resort ParkAurora • 542 Kenlake Rd • (270) 474-2211:9 holes; Public; Par 30; Yardage: 1919;Swing the day away on this 9-hole golf course;Full-service pro shop, golf carts, pull carts,and clubs are availablewww.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kl

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort ParkGilbertsville • US 641 N • (270) 362-8658:18 holes; Public; Par 72; Yardage: 6694; For a“par”fect day, test your skills on the 18-holeVillage Green Golf Course; Pro shop is openyear-round with rental riding carts, pull cartsand clubs available www.parks.ky.gov/golftrail/18 hole/KentuckyDam.htm

Lake Barkley State Resort ParkCadiz • US 68 W • (270) 924-1131: 18 holes;Public; Par 72; Yardage: 6751; Test your golfingskills on the 18-hole Boots Randolph Course;A pro shop, rental riding carts, pull carts, andgolf clubs are availablewww.parks.ky.gov/golftrail/18hole/LakeBarkley.htm

Links At NovadellHopkinsville • 500 Novadell Way (off US 41 A) •(270) 886-1101: 18 holes; Semi-Private; Par 72;Yardage: 6886; Open driving areas, tall naturalgrasses, strategically placed bunkers and windsthat blow across the farmland; Practice facilities,a 10-acre driving range, 8,000-square-footputting green, a practice bunker, restaurant,and pro shop www.novadell.com

Marion Country ClubMarion • 651 Blackburn St • (270)965-1604:9 holes; Public; Par 72; Yardage: 6429


Y ou’ll love the view of the rolling hills and the bluegrass fairways

when you play on Western Kentucky’s golf courses. Our area’s golf

courses offer some of the finest selections of 9 or 18 hole courses with

high quality greens, views of the stunning lakes, and full service Pro Shops. We

have a course anywhere from three par play to NCAA championship play, and

even one of Golf Digest’s fifth ranked Best Courses to Play in 2009. There is a

course for everyone in the gorgeous Kentucky’s Western Waterland.

Marvel Golf ClubBenton • 466 Bay Hill Dr • (270)354-9050:18 holes; Public; Par 71; Yardage: 6796; Thisspectacular championship course was designedby Palmer Course Design Company to takeadvantage of Marvel’s rolling terrain andnatural beauty www.marvelgolf.com

Miller Memorial Golf CourseMurray •2814 Pottertown Rd • (270) 809-2238:18 holes; Public; Par 71; Yardage: 6592;Heralded as one of the west Kentucky lakesregion’s finest courses, Miller Memorial offers avariety of challenges for the most discriminatinggolfer www.murraystate.edu/millergolf

Mineral Mound State ParkEddyville • 48 Finch Rd • (270) 388-3673:18 holes; Public; Par 72; Yardage: 6561 Courseis constructed along the banks of Lake Barkley;The front 9 holes are situated in a wooded

area; The back 9 offer lake views with severalholes flanked by water www.parks.ky.gov/golftrail/18hole/MineralMound.htm

Murray Country ClubMurray • 2200 College Farm Rd •(270) 753-9430: 18 holes; Semi-Private; Par72; Yardage: 6520 www.murraycountryclub.com

Oak Hill Country ClubClinton • 1125 US 51 N • (270) 653-6001:9 holes; Semi-Private; Par 36; Yardage: 2931

Pennyrile Forest State Resort ParkDawson Springs • 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Rd •(270) 798-4906: 18 holes; Public; Par 72;Yardage: 7129; Pro-shop, golf carts, pullcarts and rental clubs are available; Openyear-round, weather permitting www.parks.ky.gov/golftrail/18hole/PennyrileForest.htm

Rough Country Golf CourseMarion • 808 Wilson Farm Rd •(270) 965-5137: 9 holes; Public; Par 35;Yardage: 2189; Golfing in rural setting;Practice range and snack bar

Silos Country ClubKevil • 11435 KY 286 • (270) 488-2182:(Dress code), 18 holes; Public; Par 72; Yardage:6779; Championship course with lakes &sand traps www.siloscc.com

South Highland Country ClubMayfield • 3313 KY 303 • (270) 247-2918:18 holes; Semi-Private; Par 71; Yardage: 6750www.southhighlandcc.com

Sullivan’s Par 3Murray • 1647 N 16th St • (270) 753-1152:18 holes; Public; Par 54; Yardage: 2566;Driving range, miniature golf and batting cages

Western Hills Golf CourseHopkinsville • 2160 Russellville Rd •(270) 885-6023: 18 holes; Public; Par 72;Yardage: 6907 www.westernhillsgolf.com



PurchaseParkway Exits1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US 51 - Clinton/Fulton2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 307 - Fulton14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 339 - Wingo/Clinton21 B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bypass US 45 South21 A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purchase Parkway North/

Bypass US 45 North - Mayfield/Paducah22 . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 80 - Fancy Farm/Mayfield24 . . . . . KY 121 - Wickliffe/Mayfield/Murray25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US 45 - Paducah/Mayfield27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 13141 . . . . . Connector US 641 S/Benton/Murray43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 348 - Benton/Symsonia47 . . . . . US 68/ US 641 - Draffenville/Aurora52 A . . . . . . . . . I-24 East to Western Kentucky

Parkway - Nashville52 B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-24 West - Paducah

Interstate 24 Exits3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 305 - Paducah4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . US 60/Downtown Loop 1-24

Paducah Wickliffe7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Whitehaven Welcome Center

US 62/US 45Bardwell/Mayfield

Paducah/Lone Oak11 . . . . . . . . . KY 1954 - Husband Rd/Paducah16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US 68 - Paducah25 A . . . . . . . Purchase Parkway South - Fulton

Benton/Mayfield/Murray25 B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purchase Parkway North

to US 62 - Calvert City27 . . . . . US 62 - Kentucky Dam/Calvert City31 . . . . . . . . KY 453 - Smithland/Grand Rivers

Land Between The Lakes40 . . . . . US 62 - US 641 - Kuttawa/Eddyville42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Western KY Parkway East

Elizabethtown/Princeton45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 293 - Princeton56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 139 - Princeton/Cadiz65 . . . . . . US 68 - KY 80 - Cadiz/Hopkinsville73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 117 - Gracey/Newstead86 . . . . . . . . . . . Alternate US 41 - Hopkinsville

Ft. Campbell/Oak Grove89 . . . . . . . . . . KY 115 - Pembroke/Oak Grove

West KentuckyParkway Exits4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US 62/Eddyville12 . . . . . . . KY 91/KY 139 - Marion/Princeton13 . . . . . . . . . . . KY 293 - Providence/Princeton24 . . . . . KY 109 - Dawson Springs/Providence38 A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pennyrile Parkway

South - Hopkinsville38 B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pennyrile Parkway

North - Madisonville

Breathitt/PennyrileParkway Exits8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US 41 - Hopkinsville9 . . . . . . . . US 68/KY 80 - Hopkinsville/Cadiz12 . . . . . KY 1682/Truck US 41/Truck US 68/

Hopkinsville23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 800 - Crofton30 . . . . . . . . . US 41 - Hopkinsville/Henderson33 . . . . . . . . . . US 62 - Nortonvillle/Greenville34 A . . . . . . . Western Kentucky Parkway East/

Elizabethtown34 B . . . . . . Western Kentucky Parkway West/

Paducah37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 813 - Mortons Gap40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KY 2171 - Earlington

Madisonville next 4 exits42 . . . . . . . KY 70 - Madisonville/Central City

Average ClimateMonth High Low Mean Rainfall

January 41.9 23.9 32.9 3.47 in.

February 48.0 28.2 38.1 3.93 in.

March 58.1 37.1 47.6 4.27 in.

April 68.4 45.6 57.0 4.95 in.

May 76.9 55.0 65.9 4.75 in.

June 85.2 63.8 74.5 4.51 in.

July 88.6 67.7 78.2 4.45 in.

August 87.4 64.9 76.2 2.99 in.

September 81.2 57.1 69.1 3.56 in.

October 70.8 45.2 58.0 3.45 in.

November 57.2 36.5 46.8 4.53 in.

December 46.3 27.5 36.9 4.38 in.

maparea From Miles Time

Atlanta 380 6.25

Chicago 395 6.50

Cincinnati 330 5.50

Indianapolis 260 4.50

Kansas City 450 7.50

From Miles Time

Louisville 210 3.50

Memphis 190 3.25

Nashville 120 2.00

St. Louis 190 3.25

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Area Mileage ChartAurora 66 51 40 17 29 58 58 75 27 57 64 39 69 22 17 64Bardwell 9 75 31 65 30 82 101 33 55 30 125 63 15 84 50Benton 55 40 29 18 20 47 65 61 20 43 89 28 55 35Cadiz 83 19 56 36 49 46 21 107 36 89 41 24 101Clinton 23 92 46 45 35 99 118 19 72 15 142 80Eddyville 62 13 36 47 45 20 43 86 16 68 64Elkton 120 72 93 76 104 82 20 144 73 126Fulton 38 81 48 35 23 87 106 21 60Grand Rivers 54 28 27 39 38 34 53 78Hickman 42 99 66 51 41 105 124Hopkinsville 99 36 73 56 83 62Marion 81 23 44 66 64Mayfield 38 58 27 26Murray 74 59 47Paducah 30 48Princeton 74

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AURORA Aurora Oaks Campground, 55 KOA Ln.; (270) 474-2778www.auroraoaks.net

Kenlake State Resort Park, 542 Kenlake Rd.; (270) 474-2211www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks

BENTON Bee Spring Lodge and Marina, 573 Bee Spring Rd.; (270) 354-6515www.beespringlodge.com

Big Bear Resort, 30 Big Bear Resort Rd.; (800) 922-2327www.bigbearkentuckylake.com

Birmingham Point RV Park, 5295 Barge Island Rd (270) 354-8482

King Creek Resort & Marina, 972 King Creek Rd.; (888) 597-3767www.fishinkentucky.com

Lakeside Campground & Marina Inc., 12363 US 68 E.; (270) 354-8157www.visitlakesidecampground.com

Lakewood Camping Resort, 368 Jonathan Point Rd. (270) 354-9122

Malcolm Creek Resort, 325 Guthrie Dr.; (270) 354-6496www.malcolmcreek.com

Southern Komfort Resort, 460 Southern Komfort Rd.; (800) 526-4946www.southernkomfort.com

Sportsman’s Anchor Resort, 12888 US 68 E; (270) 354-8493www.anchorresortandmarina.com

Town & Country Resort, 1426 Gardner Rd.; (800) 422-5253www.kentuckylakeresort.com

CADIZ Boat Haven Resort & Marina, 3025 Rockcastle Rd. (270) 522-7638

Goose Hollow Campground & RV Park, (270) 522-22671049 Goose Hollow Rd.; www.goosehollowcampground.com

Kamptown RV Resort, 4124 Rockcastle Rd.; (270) 522-7976www.kamptown.com

Lake Barkley State Resort Park, 3500 State Park Rd.; (270) 924-1131www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/lb

Prizer Point Marina & Resort-Kentucky Lake KOA, (270) 522-37621777 Prizer Point Rd.; www.prizerpoint.com

CALVERT CITY Cypress Lakes Campground, 30 Cypress Pines Ln.; (270) 395-4267www.cypresslakesrvpark.com

Kentucky Lake KOA, 4793 US 62; www.koa.com (270) 395-5841

Lazy Daz RV Park, 4237 Gilbertsville Hwy. (270) 395-5436

COLUMBUS Columbus-Belmont State Park, 350 Park Rd.; (270) 677-2327www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/cb

DAWSON SPRINGS Pennyrile State Resort Park, 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Rd.; (270) 797-3421www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/pf

ack your bags . . . you need to go to WesternKentucky for the greatest outdoor experience of

your life. No matter if you want to spend a relaxing fewdays fishing on some of the best lakes and rivers in the country,or a long weekend hiking or biking along our many trails, oreven just a couple of days hunting in one of our public wildlifemanagement areas . . . outdoor recreational opportunities are allaround you. You can watch eagles and osprey, cruise down oneof our scenic waterways, ride horses or ATV’s, go kayaking andbackpacking, or go camping at one of our many campgrounds.The true outdoors is all right here at your fingertips.

FishingWith over 217,000 acres of water and over 3,000 miles of shoreline,Kentucky and Barkley Lakes offer prime fishing year round. Its

reputation for superb fishing drawsmore than 150,000 out-of-state-anglerseach year! The lakes offer catfish,largemouth and smallmouth bass,Kentucky (spotted) bass, white bass,striped bass, white and black crappie,bluegill, and rockfish. For fishinglimits, information on licenses, or tocheck out the best times to fish, visitwww.kentuckylakebarkley.org.

HuntingKentucky’s growing deer herd and turkey flock mean this season willbe one of the best to go hunting in the state. Kentucky has 1.6 millionacres of land open to the public for hunting, so finding a spot that’sright for you isn’t hard to do. Where can you hunt? You can hunt onthe many wildlife management areas or in Land Between the Lakes,which offers more than 230 days of hunting opportunities throughoutthe year for Turkeys, Deer, Small Game, and Waterfowl.Find more on LBL Hunting at www.lbl.org or visit our website,www.kentuckylakebarkley.org, for details.

For more information about the Outdoor activities in our area or fora complete listing of Hunting seasons, Fishing limits, Guide services,or License fees, please visit www.kentuckylakebarkley.org.


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EDDYVILLE Cedar Hill RV Park, 208 Jennifer Ln. (270) 827-0635

Dryden Bay Campground, 30 Dryden Creek Rd. (270) 388-0289

Eddy Creek Marina Resort, 7612 KY 93 S.; www.eddycreek.com (270) 388-2271

Holiday Hills Resort, 5631 KY 93 S.; www.holidayhillsresort.com (800) 337-8550

Hurricane Creek-Corps of Engineers, (270) 522-882125 Hurricane Camp Rd.; www.reserveusa.com

Indian Point RV Resort, 1136 Indian Hills Trail (270) 388-2730

Outback RV Resort, 4481 KY 93 S.; www.murphysrv.com (270) 388-4752

GILBERTSVILLE Buckhorn RV Park, 5053 Moors Camp Hwy. (270) 362-3646

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, US 641 N.; (270) 362-4271www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kd

Kentucky Lake Resort, 59 Kentucky Lake Resort Rd.; (270) 362-8652www.kylakeresort.net

GRAND RIVERS Canal Campground-Corps of Engineers, (270)362-48401010 Canal Campground Rd.; www.reserveusa.com

Crockett Frontiers Campground, 216 Maxwell St.; (877) 376-9753www.crockettcampground.com

Exit 31 RV Park, I-24, Exit 31 behind (270) 928-3126Miss Scarlett’s Restaurant; www.exit31rvpark.com

Lighthouse Landing, 320 W Commerce Ave.; (270) 362-8201www.lighthouselanding.com

KUTTAWA Eureka Recreational Area-Corp of Engineers,1802 KY 1271; www.reserveusa.com (270) 388-9459

Rocky Ridge RV Park, 69 Waschick Rd. (270) 827-0635

MARION Riverview Park, 411 KY 387 (270) 965-5015

S & J RV Park & Barbecue, 1597 US 60 W.; www.wilkesweb.us/sandj (270) 965-3338

MAYFIELD Kaler Bottoms Public Wildlife Area, KY 131 (270) 564-4336

MURRAY Bullfrog Campground, 822 Cross Span Rd.; (270) 474-2151www.bullfrogcampgroundky.com

Earthdaddies Campground, 90 Grey Wolf Dr.; www.earthdaddies.com (270) 474-1682

Holly Green RV Park, 102 Parks St. (270) 753-5652

Water’s Edge RV Park & Marina, 274 Tacklebox Ln.; (270) 436-5321www.watersedgeky.com

Wildcat Creek Recreation Area, 28 Wildcat Beach Rd.; (270) 436-5628www.kentuckylakecamping.com

NEW CONCORD Lakeview Cottages & Marina, 165 Lakeview Cabins Dr.; (270) 436-5876www.lakeviewmarinaresort.com

PADUCAH Duck Creek RV Park, 2540 John Puryear Dr.; www.duckcreekrvpark.com (270) 415-0404

Fern Lake Campground, 5535 Cairo Rd. (270) 444-7939

Victory RV Park and Campground, 4300 Shemwell Ln.; (270) 898-2099www.victoryrvpark.com

SALEM Copperhead Run Camping, US 60; www.copperheadatvpark.com (270) 705-7001

SMITHLAND Birdsville RV Park, 972 River Rd.; (270) 928-2772www.campingfriend.com/birdsvilleresortandcampground

TILINE Cumberland River Campground, 811 Jack Walker Rd. (270) 564-6567

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City Name/Address/Phone Number/Website

AURORA Kenlake Marina, 888 Kenlake Marina Ln; 800-624-4124; www.kenlakemarina.com • • • • • • • •BENTON Bee Spring Lodge, 573 Bee Spring Rd; (270) 354-6515; www.beespringlodge.com • • • • • •

Big Bear Resort, 30 Big Bear Resort Rd; (270) 354-6414; www.bigbearkentuckylake.com • • • • • • •Cedar Knob Marina, 1434 Cedar Knob Rd; (270) 354-6998; www.cedarknobresort.com • • • • •Cozy Cove Waterfront, 1917 Reed Rd; (270) 354-8168; www.cozycovewaterfront.com • • • • • • •Hester’s Spot in the Sun, 350 Hester’s Rd; (270) 354-8280 ; www.hestersresort.com • • • • • •Hickory Hill 5 Star Resort, 90 Hickory Hill Ln; (270) 354-8207; www.hickoryhillresort.com • • • • • •King Creek Resort & Marina, 97 King Creek Rd; 888-597-3767; www.fishinkentucky.com • • • • •Lakeside Campground, 12363 US 68 E; (270) 354-8157; www.visitlakesidecampground.net • • • • •Malcolm Creek Resort, 325 Guthrie Dr; (270) 354-6496; www.malcolmcreek.com • • • •Shawnee Bay Resort, 1297 Shawnee Bay Rd; (270) 354-8360; www.shawneebayresort.com • • • • •Sportsman’s Anchor Resort, 12888 US 68 E; (270) 354-6568; www.anchorresortandmarina.com • • • • • •Town & Country Resort, 1426 Gardner Rd; (270) 354-8828; www.kentuckylakeresort.com • • • • • • •Whispering Oaks Resort, 267 Millers Rd; (270) 354-6628; www.whisperingoaks.com • • • •

CADIZ Boat Haven Marina Resort, 3025 Rockcastle Rd; (270) 522-7638 • • • •Lake Barkley Marina, 4200 State Park Road; (270) 924-9954; www.lakebarkleymarina.com • • • • •Prizer Point Marina, 1777 Prizer Point Rd; (270) 522-3762; www.prizerpoint.com • • • • • • • •

EDDYVILLE Eddy Creek Marina Resort, 7612 St Rt 93 S; (270) 388-2271; www.eddycreek.com • • • • • •Holiday Hills Resort, 5631 St Rt 93 S; (270) 388-7236; www.holidayhillsresort.com • • • • •

GILBERTSVILLE Kentucky Dam Marina, 466 Marina Dr; (270) 362-8386; www.kydammarina.com • • • • • • •Moors Resort & Marina, 570 Moors Rd; (270) 362-8361; www.moorsresort.com • • • • • • • •

GRAND RIVERS Green Turtle Bay Houseboats, 265 Nautical Drive; 800-844-8862; www.greenturtlebay.com • • • • •Green Turtle Bay Resort, 263 Green Turtle Bay Dr; 800-498-0428; www.greenturtlebay.com • • • • • • • • •Lighthouse Landing, 320 W Commerce Ave; 800-491-7245; www.lighthouselanding.com • •

KUTTAWA Buzzard Rock Resort, 985 Buzzard Rock Rd; (270) 388-7925; www.buzzardrock.com • • • • • •Kuttawa Harbor, 1709 Lake Barkley Dr; (270) 388-9563; www.kuttawaharbormarina.com • • • • •

MURRAY America’s Paradise Resort, 1024 Paradise Rd; (270) 436-2767; www.americasparadiseresort.com • • • • • • •Irvin Cobb Marina, 153 Resort Rd; (270) 436-2525 • • • • •Kentucky Beach Resort, 270 Lynhurst Dr; (270) 436-2345; www.kentuckybeachresort.com • • • • • •Water’s Edge RV Park & Marina, 274 Tacklebox Lane; (270) 436-5321; www.watersedgeky.com • • • • • •

NEW CONCORD Cypress Springs Resort, 2740 Cypress Trail; (270) 436-5496; www.cypressspringsresort.com • • • • • •Lakeview Marina, 165 Lakeview Cabins Dr; (270) 436-5876; www.lakeviewmarinaresort.com • • • • • •Missing Hill Resort, 234 Dockway Ln; (270) 436-5519; www.missinghillresort.com • • • • • •

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Historic Downtown PaducahStroll along tree-lined streets and brick sidewalks. Enjoy turn-of-the-century buildings filledwith antique malls, restaurants, boutiques and specialty stores. www.paducah.travel

Bradford Square Mall & Shopping CenterHopkinsville • 4000 Fort Campbell Blvd • (270)886-9774Bradford Square fits in with real life. Everything you need and want in one simple stop.Major names & unique shops. www.bradfordsquare.com

Amish CommunityMarion • US Hwy 60 • (270)965-5015See their craftsmanship in cabinet and furniture making and their artistry in handmadequilts and other crafts. One-of-a-kind items. www.marionkentucky.us

Kentucky Oaks MallPaducah • I-24 at Exit 4 • (270)444-0440Western Kentucky’s largest mall - five major department stores, over 100 specialtyshops and restaurants. www.kentuckyoaksmall.com

So Cool BoutiqueGrand Rivers • 1804 JH O’Bryan Ave • (270)362-9151Boutique & gift store featuring major brand names such as Vera Bradley, TommyBahama, and Pandora Jewelry. www.grandrivers.com/links/socool.htm

Patti’s 1880’s SettlementGrand Rivers • 1793 J H O’Bryan Ave • (270)362-8844Visit this re-created historical log cabin village complete with fantastic dining, beautifulgardens, unique gift shops and winding streams. The gift shops have an assortment of itemsincluding Patti’s 1880’s Settlement signature items. www.pattis-settlement.com

Quilt In A DayPaducah • 119 N 4th St • (270)442-2155Visit Eleanor’s Quilt in a Day Shop in Paducah. You will find Quilt in a Day books, rulers,fabric, notions, kits, gift items, and more! The store offers a variety of classes and is equippedwith Babylock Quilter’s Dream sewing machines. Also an authorized dealer for GammillLongarm Quilting machines. www.quiltinaday.com

The Hitching Post & Old Country StoreAurora(Hardin) • 16474 US 68 E • (270)474-2266The Hitching Post offers a great selection ofKentucky souvenirs, novelties, t-shirts, and ithas a variety of Kentucky food specialties, hand-made jewelry, crafts, home decor, old fashioned candyand fudge, and children’s toys.


LAKES AREA

OUT OF THIS WORLD FAMILY FUN!DRIVE-IN

MOVIE THEATER

Box office and Grill Opens at 6:30 p.m.111 Drive-In Lane • Calvert City, Kentucky 42029

DOUBLE FEATURES

weekends only - Fri., Sat.& Sun.

Admission: Ages 12 and up $5 per person

11 and under FREE (in cars)

Call 270.395.4660 for show times

Open every night starting

Memorial Day

Fresh Homemade Pizza and

our FAMOUS BURGERS!

and Between The Lakes is a designated nationalrecreation area under the management of theUSDA Forest Service. LBL offers all the outdoor

recreation “basics,” with some unique opportunities forenvironmental education and historic interpretation. Nestledin western Kentucky and Tennessee, LBL hosts an averageof two million visitors each year who come from all over thenation and more than 30 foreign countries. With morethan 170,000 acres and 300 miles of undeveloped shoreline,you’ll discover a wide range of opportunities in LBL tocreate memories that will last a lifetime.

• Fishing • Planetarium • Hunting • Biking • Camping• Hiking • Horseback Riding • OHV Trails • Watersports• Wildlife Viewing • Environmental Education

Elk & Bison PrairieTo visit: The Elk & Bison Prairie is located north of the Golden PondVisitor Center off The Trace. Hours: Dawn to dusk, 365 days a year

Golden Pond PlanetariumTo visit: Located inside theGolden Pond Visitor Center.The Observatory is located justbehind the Planetarium. TheVisitor Center is located in thecenter of LBL, where The Traceand US 68/80 meet. Season:March 1 to December 30

Woodlands Nature StationTo visit: Located north of the Golden Pond Visitor Center. Travelnorth on The Trace about 8 miles, turn on Mulberry Flat Road andtravel another 5 miles. If coming from the north, travel south onThe Trace about 7.5 miles to Silver Trail Road.Season: March 1 to November 30

The HomeplaceTo visit: Located in the Tennessee portion of LBL. From the GoldenPond Visitor Center travel south on The Trace about 12 miles.Season: March 1 to November 30


LandBetweenThe LakesCalendar

JANUARY• Lunch with the

Eagles River Cruise• Everything Eagles

Van Tour

FEBRUARY• Fort Henry

Anniversary Walk• Everything Eagles

Van Tour• The Homeplace in

the Winter• Presidents’ Day

Elk & Bison PrairieVan Tour

MARCH• Western KY

Runners Club LBLTrail Run

APRIL• Kids Spring Break

Programs• Junior Explorer Day• Earth Day

Celebration: SpringWildflower Weekend

• LBL ChallengeAdventure Race

• Nature PhotographyMini-Workshop

• Quilt Show• White Lightning

Mountain Bike Race

APRIL & MAY• Jeep Jamboree

MAY• Birding Bonanza• National

Astronomy Day• River Days• Homeplace Pickin’

Party Old-TimeMusic Festival

• Sheep Shearing• Summer Nights

JUNE• Children’s Day• Drag Boat Race #1• National Trails Day• Special Pops Fishing

Tournament• Summer Nights

JULY• Cool & Crawly

Critters Day• Drag Boat Race #2• Independence Day

Celebration• Summer Nights• Wranglers Rodeo &

Grand Jubilee

AUGUST• Drag Boat Race #3• Summer Nights• Hummingbird

Festival

SEPTEMBER• 12 Hour Canal Loop

Mountain Bike Race• LBL 200

Motorcycle Ride

• Storytelling Festival& Trades Fair

• Camper’s Fair• Elk & Bison Prairie

(EBP) Celebration• Summer Finale• Summer Nights

OCTOBER• Campfire Tales• Nature Arts Day• The Homeplace

1850’s Wedding• Snap Apple Night• Howl-O-Ween• Wolf Week• Race to the Canal

Mountain Bike Race• National

Adventure Race• Fall Nature

Watch Series

NOVEMBER• Fall Frolic• Christmas in 1850

DECEMBER• ‘Tis the Season• Civil War Comes to

The Homeplace• Welcome Back

Eagles Van Tour

For more informationor a completeCalendar of Events,call (800) LBL-7077or (270) 924-2000 orvisit us on the internetat www.lbl.org.

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AURORA Aurora’s Ken Oak Resort (Hotel/Motel/Cottages)16918 US 68 E; (270) 474-8000; www.kenoakresort.com 28 • • • • • • • • •

Early American Motel,(Hotel/Motel/Cottages)16749 US 68 E; (270) 474-2000; www.earlyamericanmotel.com 18 • • • • • • • •

Fin-N-Feather (Hotel/Motel/Cottages)16695 US 68 E; (270) 474-2351; www.finnfeatherlodge.com 12 • • •

Kenlake State Resort Park (Hotel/Motel/Cottages),542 Kenlake Rd; (270 )474-2211;www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kl 82 • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Lakeland Resort (Hotel/Motel/Cottages)16410 US 68 E; (270) 474-2292; www.lakelandresortky.com 15 • • • • • • • • •

Ross’s Landing Bed & Breakfast (B&B)539 Davis; (270) 354-9596; www.rossslanding.com 4 • • • • • • • •

BENTON Aire Castle Inn (B&B)435 Salem Chapel Rd N; (270) 354-5004; www.airecastle.com 3 • • • • • • • •

Bee Spring Lodge (Hotel/Motel/Cottages)573 Bee Spring Rd; (270) 354-6515; www.beespringlodge.com 5 • • • • • • •

Benton Inn (Hotel/Motel)806 Main St; (270) 527-1341 25 • • • • • •


t’s all about the view in Kentucky’s Western

Waterland. And a “View” is just what you

get when staying in beautiful Western

Kentucky. Whether you want a peaceful Bed &

Breakfast nestled in the woods, an upscale Condo

with a private marina to dock your boat, a State

Resort Park Room with outdoor activities and indoor amenities, or a Family Cottage with a

private beach, we’ve got it all hidden away in the 15 counties of Western Kentucky. And with

affordable prices, it’s the perfect getaway!

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BENTON Big Bear Resort (Hotel/Motel/Cottages/Condos)30 Big Bear Resort Rd; (270) 354-6414; www.bigbearkentuckylake.com 28 • • • • • • • • • • • •

Cedar Knob Resort (Cottages)1434 Cedar Knob Rd; (270)354-6998; www.cedarknobresort.com 7 • • • • • •

Comfort Inn & Suites (Hotel/Motel)173 Carroll Rd (Draffenville); (270) 527-5300; www.choicehotels.com 55 • • • • • • • • • • •

Cozy Cove Waterfront Resort (Cottages)1917 Reed Rd; (270) 354-8168; www.cozycovewaterfront.com 16 • • • • • • • •

Dinner Bell Cottages (Cottages)13444 US 68 E; (270) 354-6521 5 •

Hickory Hill 5 Star Resort (Cottages/Vacation Home)90 Hickory Hill Ln; (270) 354-8207; www.hickoryhillresort.com 12 • • • • • • • • • • •

High Ridge Resort (Cottages)40 Ridge Loop; (270) 354-8989; www.highridge-resort.com 2 •

King Creek Resort & Marina (Cottages)972 King Creek Rd; (270)493-0076; www.fishinkentucky.com 10 • • • • • • • • •

Malcolm Creek Resort (Cottages)325 Guthrie Dr; (270) 354-6496; www.malcolmcreek.com 8 • • • • • • • • • • •

Shawnee Bay Resort (Cottages)1297 Shawnee Bay Rd; (270)354-8360; www.shawneebayresort.com 15 • •

Southern Komfort Resort (Hotel/Motel/Cottages)460 Southern Komfort Rd; (270) 354-6422; www.southernkomfort.com 5 • • • • • • • • • • •

Sportsman’s Anchor Resort (Cottages)12888 US 68 E; (270) 354-8493; www.anchorresortandmarina.com 10 • • • • • • • • • •

Sportsman’s Lodge (Hotel/Motel/Cottages)12710 US 68 E; (270) 354-8333; www.sportsmans-lodge.com 40 • • • • •

Town & Country Resort (Hotel/Motel/Cottages)1425 Gardner Rd; (270) 354-6587; www.kentuckylakeresort.com 32 • • • • •

Whispering Oaks Resort (Cottages)267 Millers Rd; (270) 354-6628; www.whispreingoaks.com 11 • • • • • •

CADIZ Barna Log Homes (Log Cabin Rentals)1169 Blue Springs Rd; (270) 924-5647 ; www.Barnarentals.com 2 • •

Broadbent Inn & Suites (Hotel/Motel)153 Broadbent Blvd; (270) 522-3700; www.broadbentinnandsuites.com 52 • • • • • • • • • •

Cabins By the Creek (Cottages)800 Whitetail Creek Rd; (270) 924-9639 2 •

The Futrell House Bed & Breakfast (B&B)125 Main St; (270) 522-9214; www.futrellhouse.com 3 • • • • • • •

Knights Inn (Hotel/Motel)5698 Hopkinsville Rd; (270) 522-9395; www.knightsinn.com 20 • • • • • • •

CADIZ Lake Barkley State Resort Park (Hotel/Motel/Cottages)3500 State Park Rd; (270) 924-1131;www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/lb 148 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Lakeside Properties Vacation Homes (Vacation Homes)1396 Canton Rd; (270) 522-8765 4 • • • •

Moon River Resort & Marina (Hotel/Motel)3025 Rockcastle Rd; (270)522-7638;www.moonrivermarinaandresort.com 6 • • • • • • • •

Morgans Seasonal Lake House Rentals (Vacation Homes)850 Beech Springs Rd; (270) 522-8814 2 • •

Parkview Cottages at Fish Island (Cottages)3535 Blue Springs Rd; (270) 924-5351; www.parkviewcottages.net 12 • • • • • • • •

Prizer Point Marina & Resort (Cottages)1777 Prizer Point Rd; (270) 522-3762; www.prizerpoint.com 45 • • • • • • • • • • • •

Savage Ridge Cabins (Cottages)29 Cunningham Ln; (270) 522-6080; www.savageridgecabins.com 3 • • • • • •

Super 7 Inn (Hotel/Motel)5706 Hopkinsville Rd; (270) 522-7554; www.super7inns.com 17 • • • • • • •

Super 8 Motel (Hotel/Motel)154 Hospitality Ln; (270) 522-7007; www.super8.com 47 • • • • • • •

Vacation Club International (Hotel/Motel)149 Arrowhead Trace; (270) 924-5814 14 • • • • • • • • • •

Wayside Motel (Hotel/Motel)551 Canton Rd; (270) 924-1181 8 • • • • •

Whispering Winds Inn (B&B)43 Channel Ct; (270) 924-1094; www.whisperingwinds.com 6 • • •

CALVERT CITY Days Inn (Hotel/Motel)75 Campbell Dr; (270) 395-7162; www.daysinn.com 70 • • • • • • • •

Kentucky Dam Motel (Hotel/Motel)4020 US Hwy 62; (270) 395-5633 15 • • •

Super 8 Motel (Hotel/Motel)86 Campbell Dr ; (270) 395-5566; www.super8calvertcityky.com 72 • • • • • • • • • • •

DAWSON SPRINGS Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (Hotel/Motel/Cottages)20781 Pennyrile Lodge Rd; (270) 797-3421;www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/pf 37 • • • • • • • • • • •

EDDYVILLE Country Hearth Inn (Hotel/Motel)120 Funway Dr; (270)388-4535; www.countryhearthinneddyville.com 40 • • • • • • •

Eddy Bay Lodging (Hotel/Motel/Cottages)75 Forest Glen Dr; (270) 388-3360; www.eddybaylodging.com 17 • • • • • • •

Eddy Creek Marina Resort (Hotel/Motel/Cottages)7612 KY 93 S; (270) 388-2271; www.eddycreek.com 11 • • • • • • • • • • • •

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EDDYVILLE Holiday Hills Resort (Cottages)5631 KY 93 S; (270) 388-7236; www.holidayhillsresort.com 17 • • • • • • • • • •

Journey’s End Bed & Breakfast (B&B)121 Spring Hill Dr; (270) 388-5117; www.journeysendbb.com 3 • • • • •

Maple Hill Bed & Breakfast (B&B)13 Maple Hill; (270) 388-4963; www.maplehillbb.com 3 • • • • • •

Palisades Resort on Lake Barkley (Cottages)1564 Palisades Dr; (270) 388-7667; www.palisades-resort.com 10 • • • • • • • • •

Regency Inn (Hotel/Motel)616 Tanner Ave; (270) 388-2281; www.regencyinneddyville.com 22 • • • • •

FULTON Derby Motel (Hotel/Motel)200 W Highland Dr; (270) 472-2562 7 • • • •

Kingsway Motel (Hotel/Motel)806 W Highland Dr; (270) 472-3324 20 • • • • • •

GILBERTSVILLE Bel Air Motel (Hotel/Motel)7428 US 641 N; (270) 362-4254; www.belairmotel.com 22 • • • • • • • • •

Gingerwood Lodges (Cottages)6708 US Hwy 641 N; (270) 362-8024; www.gingerwoodlodges.com 14 • • • • • •

Inn By the Lake (Hotel/Motel)2184 US 62; (270) 362-4278; www.innbythelakeky.com 79 • • • • • • • • • • •

Ken-Bar Lodge (Hotel/Motel)7711 US 641 N; (270) 362-4990; www.kenbarlodge.com 70 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park (Hotel/Motel/Cottages)166 Upper Village Dr; (270) 362-4271;www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kd 148 • • • • • • • • • • •

Kentucky Lake Resort (Hotel/Motel/Cottages)59 Kentucky Lake Resort Rd; (270) 362-8652 21 • • • •

Magnolia Manor (Condos)422 Moors Rd; (270) 362-8121; www.magnoliamanorofky.com 8 • • • • • • •

Moors Resort and Marina (Hotel/Motel/Cottages)570 Moors Rd; (270) 362-8361; www.moorsresort.com 59 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

GRAND RIVERS America’s Best Value Inn Kentucky-Barkley Lakes Inn (Hotel/Motel)720 Complex Dr; (270) 928-2700; www.americasbestvalueinn.com 76 • • • • • • • • • • •

Barkley Dam Motel (Hotel/Motel)1054 Stringtown Rd; (270) 362-4263 16 • • • • •

Grand Rivers Inn (Hotel/Motel)1949 JH O’Bryan Ave; (270) 362-4487; www.grandriversinn.com 20 • • • •

Green Turtle Bay Resort (Condos)263 Green Turtle Bay Dr; (270) 362-8364; www.greenturtlebay.com 81 • • • • • • • • • • • •


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GRAND RIVERS Hillside Cottages (Cottages)1060 Stringtown Rd; (270) 362-4258 9 • • • •

Lake Woods Log Cabin (Vacation Home)435 Railroad Hill Rd: (270) 362-5031; www.lake-woods.com 1 • • • • •

Lighthouse Landing (Cottages)320 W Commerce Ave; (270) 928-8201; www.lighthougselanding.com 24 • • • • • • • • • •

Patti’s Inn & Suites (Hotel/Motel)1017 Dover Rd; (270) 928-2740; www.pattisinnandsuites.com 58 • • • • • • •

The Rose of the Lakes (B&B)293 Lawson St; (270) 362-3233 5 • • • •

HOPKINSVILLE American Inn (Hotel/Motel)1107 N Main St; (270) 885-8401 34 • • •

Best Western (Hotel/Motel)4101 Fort Campbell Blvd; (270) 886-9000;www.bestwesternkentucky.com/hotels/best-western-hopkinsville 107 • • • • • • • •

Colonial Motel (Hotel/Motel)320 N Main St; (270) 886-5137 19 • • • • •

Fairfield Inn & Suites (Hotel/Motel)245 Griffin Bell Dr; (270) 226-5151; www.fairfieldinn.com 61 • • • • • • • •

Fairview Inn (Hotel/Motel)1013 N Main St; (270) 226-0525 15 •

Hampton Inn & Suites (Hotel/Motel)210 Richard Mills Dr; (270) 886-8800; www.hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=HOPKIHX 71 • • • • • • • •

Holiday Inn (Hotel/Motel)2910 Fort Campbell Blvd; (270) 886-4413;www.holiday-inn.com/hopkinsville 101 • • • • • • • • • • •

King’s Court Motel (Hotel/Motel)2309 Fort Campbell Blvd; (270) 886-1529 22 •

Little River Motel (Hotel/Motel)131 N Main St; (270) 885-5484 12 •

Manhattan Motel (Hotel/Motel)307 S Main St; (270) 886-6628 15 •

Motel 7 (Hotel/Motel)807 N Main St (US 41 N); (270) 885-3934 12 •

Rodeway Inn (Hotel/Motel)2923 Fort Campbell Blvd; (270) 885-1126; www.rodewayinn.com 58 • • • • • •

Travel Inn (Hotel/Motel)1201 E 9th St; (270) 886-8191 24 • • • •

KUTTAWA Buzzard Rock Resort & Marina (Hotel/Motel/Cottages)985 Buzzard Rock Rd; (270) 388-7925; www.buzzardrock.com 14 • • • • • • • • • • • • •


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KUTTAWA Days Inn of Kuttawa (Hotel/Motel)139 Days Inn Dr; (270) 388-4060; www.daysinnkuttawa.com 60 • • • • • • • •

Hampton Inn of Kuttawa (Hotel/Motel)62 Days Inn Dr; (270) 388-5777; www.hamptoninnkuttawa.com 63 • • • • • •

Lakehouse Retreat Bed & Breakfast (B&B)128 Will Eli Rd; (270) 388-1912; www.lakehouseretreatbandb.com 3 •

Kuttawa Harbor House Bed & Breakfast (B&B/Cottages)1730 Lake Barkley Dr; (270) 388-8919; www.kuttawaharborhouse.com • • • • •

Poplar Creek Lodge (Hotel/Motel)4975 US 62 W; (270) 388-9467; www.poplarcreeklodge.com 10 • • •

Relax Inn (Hotel/Motel)224 New Circle Dr; (270) 388-2285; www.relaxinnkuttawa.com 18 • • • • • • •

Silver Cliff Inn Bed & Breakfast (B&B)1980 Lake Barkley Dr; (270) 388-5858; www.silvercliffonline.com 4 • • • •

LA CENTER La Center Motel (Hotel/Motel)474 W Kentucky Ave; (270) 665-9181 28 • • • • •

MARION Grace House (B&B)320 Sturgis Rd; (270) 965-0010 or (270) 339-3917;www.gracehousebnb.com 4 • • •

Honeysuckle Cottages (B&B)4002 US 60 E; (270) 704-1027; www.mysticwatersandgardens.com 3 • • •

Marion Inn (B&B)2362 US 641 S; (270) 965-5391 9 • •

MAYFIELD Budget Inn (Hotel/Motel)513 E Broadway; (270) 247-6179 24 • • • • • •

CliAl Lodge (Vacation Home)8868 St Rt 131; (270) 556-3527; www.clial.com 4 • • • • • •

Days Inn of Mayfield (Hotel/Motel)1101 W Housman St; (270) 247-3700; www.daysinn.com 80 • • • • • • •

The Lodge At Emerald Waters ( Lodge)202 McNutt Rd; (270) 519-4290 8 • • • • • • • • • • • •

Southern Comfort Suites (Hotel/Motel)2376 St Rt 45N; (270) 247-0030; www.southerncomfortsuites.com 8 • • • • • • • •

Super 8 Motel (Hotel/Motel)1100 Link Ln; (270) 247-8899; www.super8.com/Mayfield 47 • • • • • • •

MURRAY Baymont Inn & Suites (Hotel/Motel)1210 N 12th St; (270) 759-5910; www.baymontinns.com/Baymont/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=70126 58 • • • • • • • • •

Best Western University Inn (Hotel/Motel)1503 N 12th St; (270) 753-5353;www.bestwesternkentucky.com/hotels/best-western-university-inn 70 • • • • • • • • •


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MURRAY Days Inn (Hotel/Motel)517 S 12th St.; (270) 753-6706; www.daysinn.com 41 • • • • • • • • •

The Hampton Inn & Suites (Hotel/Motel)1415 Lowes Dr; (270) 767-2226; www.hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=PAHMYHX 72 • • • • • • • •

Holiday Inn Express (Hotel/Motel)1504 N 12th St; (270) 759-4449; www.hiexpress.com 64 • • • • • • • •

Irvin Cobb Resort (Cottages)48 Resort Rd; (270) 436-5811; www.irvincobbresort.com 10 • • • • • • • • •

Kentucky Beach Resort (Hotel/Motel/Cottages)270 Lynhurst Dr; (270) 436-2345; www.kentuckybeachresort.com 28 • • • • • • • • •

Murray Plaza Lodge (Hotel/Motel)506 S 12th St; (270) 753-2682 40 • • • • • • •

Paradise Resort (Cottages)1024 Paradise Dr; (270) 436-2767; www.americasparadiseresort.com 17 • • • • • • • • • • • •

Super 8 Motel (Hotel/Motel)1202 S 12th; (270) 753-1150; www.super8.com/Super8/control/Booking/property_info?...&brandInfo=SE 12 • • • • • •

NEW CONCORD Belle’s Country Cottages (Cottages)21 Lakeview Cabins Dr; (913) 202-7912; www.bellescottages.com 3 • • • •

Cypress Springs Resort (Hotel/Motel)2740 Cypress Trail; (270) 436-5496 9 • • •

Lakeview Marina & Resort (Cottages)165 Lakeview Cabins Dr; (270) 436-5876;www.lakeviewmarinaresort.com 6 • • • • • • • • • •

Missing Hill Resort (Cottages)234 Dockway Ln; (270) 436-5519; www.missinghillresort.com 7 • • • • • • • • •

OAK GROVE Days Inn (Hotel/Motel)212 Auburn St; (270) 640-3888; www.daysinn.com 71 • • • • • • • • •

Holiday Inn Express (Hotel/Motel)12759 Fort Campbell Blvd; (270) 439-0022; www.hiexpress.com 100 • • • • • • • • • • • •

Quality Inn (Hotel/Motel)201 Auburn St; (270) 439-3311; www.quality-inn-oak-grove.com 63 • • • • • • • • • •

PADUCAH 1857 Bed & Breakfast (B&B)127 Market House Square; (270) 444-3960 3 • • • •

America’s Best Value Inn (Hotel/Motel)I-24 Exit 3, 5125 Old Cairo Rd; (270) 575-9605;www.americasbestvalueinn.com/bestv.cfm?idp=971 42 • • • • • • • •

Baymont Inn (Hotel/Motel)I-24 Exit 11, 5300 Old Cairo Rd; (270) 443-4343 77 • • • • • • •

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PADUCAH Best Western (Hotel/Motel)I-24 Exit 11, 2960 Husband Rd; (270) 443-2323; www.bestwestern.com 48 • • • • • • • • •

Budget Inn (Hotel/Motel)2701 H.C. Mathis Dr; (270) 443-5500 54 • • •

Candlewood Suites (Hotel/Motel)I-24 Exit 4, 3940 Coleman Crossing Circle; (270) 442-3969;www.candlewoodsuites.com 85 • • • • • •

Comfort Inn (Hotel/Motel)I-24 Exit 3, 5135 Old Cairo Rd; (270) 442-4191; www.comfortinn.com 66 • • • • • • •

Comfort Suites (Hotel/Motel)I-24 Exit 4; 2880 James Sanders Blvd; (270)442-2080;www.comfortsuites.com 60 • • • • • • •

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson (Hotel/Motel)I-24 Exit 4, 145 McBride Lane; (270) 442-2201;www.countryinns.com 61 • • • • • • • •

Courtyard by Marriot (Hotel/Motel)I-24 Exit 4; 3835 Technology Dr; (270) 442-3600; www.courtyard.com 100 • • • • • • • •

Days Inn (Hotel/Motel)I-24 Exit 4, 3901 Hinkleville Rd; (270) 442-7501; www.daysinn.com 122 • • • • • • • • •

Deluxe Inn (Hotel/Motel)1234 Broadway; (270) 443-8401 57 • • • •

Denton Motel & Suites (Hotel/Motel)2550 Lone Oak Rd; (270) 554-1626; www.denton-motel.com 34 • • • • •

Drury Inn (Hotel/Motel)I-24 Exit 4, 3975 Hinkleville Rd; (270) 443-3313;www.druryhotels.com 118 • • • • • • • • • •

Drury Suites (Hotel/Motel)I-24 Exit 4; 2930 James Sanders Blvd; (270) 441-0024;www.druryhotels.com 143 • • • • • • • • • •

Econolodge (Hotel/Motel)I-24 Exit 4, 5106 Old Cairo Rd; (270) 442-1616; www.econolodge.com 42 • • • • • • • • •

The Egg & I (Guest Suites)335 N 6th St; (270)443-6323;www.paducaharts.com/unique_accomodations.php 1 • • •

Escape Bed & Breakfast (B&B)414 Ashcraft Ave; (270) 442-3612 or (270) 559-8883;www.escapebb.com 3 • • • • • •

Fox Briar Inn at Riverplace (Hotel/Motel)100-116 Broadway; (270) 443-7004; www.foxbriarinn.com 9 • • • • • •

Hampton Inn and Suites (Hotel/Motel)I-24 Exit 4, 3901 Coleman Crossing Circle; (270) 442-0200;www.paducahsuites.hamptoninn.com 108 • • • • • • • •

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PADUCAH Hickory House Inn (Hotel/Motel)2504 Bridge St; (270) 442-1601 34 • • •

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (Hotel/Motel)I-24 Exit 4, 3994 Hinkleville Rd; (270) 442-8874;www.midamcorp.com/paducah 77 • • • • • • • • • •

The Mary Jane Inn (B&B)502 N 6th St; (270) 443-4316 or (270) 443-7255;www.paducaharts.com/unique_accomodations.php 1 • • •

Motel 6 (Motel/Hotel)I-24 Exit 4, 5120 Hinkleville Rd; (270) 443-3672; www.motel6.com 80 • • • • • •

Paducah Harbor Plaza Bed & Breakfast (B&B)201 Broadway; (270) 442-2698; www.phplaz.com 4 • • • • •

Paducah Inn (Hotel/Motel)I-24 Exit 4, 5001 Hinkleville Rd; (270)442-3334 85 • • • • • • •

Pear Tree Inn (Hotel/Motel)I-24 Exit 4; 5006 Hinkleville Rd; (270) 444-7200;www.druryhotels.com 60 • • • • • • • • •

Pinecone Art Studio Bed & Breakfast (B&B)421 N. 7th St; (270) 443-1433; www.char-downs.com 1 • • • •

Residence Inn Paducah (Hotel/Motel)I-24 Exit 4; 3900 Coleman Crossing Circle; (270) 444-3966;www.marriott.com/pahri 74 • • • • • • • •

Royal Inn (Hotel/Motel)2150 S Irvin Cobb Dr; (270) 442-6171 79 • • • • • •

Thrifty Inn (Hotel/Motel)I-24 Exit 4, 5002 Hinkleville Rd; (270) 444-0157 125 • • • • • • • •

Westowne Inn (Hotel/Motel)I-24 @ Exit 4, 3901 Hinkleville Rd; (270) 442-5666 44 • • • • • • •

PRINCETON Cadiz Street Bed & Breakfast (B&B)209 Cadiz Street; (270) 625-1314 2 • • • •

Princeton Express Inn (Hotel/Motel)112 US 62 W; (270) 365-2001 60 • • • • • •

Stratton Inn (Hotel/Motel)534 Marion Rd; (270) 365-2828 55 • • • • •

PROVIDENCE Winghaven Lodge (Lodge)15616 St Rt 120, (270) 836-7998; www.winghavenlodge.com 6 • • • • •

WICKLIFFE Wickliffe Motel (Hotel/Motel)520 N 4th St; (270) 335-3121 18 • • • • • • •

reference listings


KWW Welcomes YouKentucky’s Western Waterland, KWW, is a 15-county non-profit organization. KWW represents and promotes all facetsof the tourism industry from the Mississippi and Ohio Riversto the Lakes Area and beyond to Todd County. KWW wasestablished in 1969 and is managed by a Board of Directorselected from across the region. KWW is funded primarily byannual membership dues and fund-raising efforts. The annualregional visitor’s guide and map published by KWW are theofficial regional publications. They are mailed by KWW and

the Kentucky Department of Travel and Tourism in response to inquiries received from across the nation. Theguide and map are also distributed at a number of travel and sport shows each year, all of Kentucky’s Interstatewelcome centers, and many businesses in the area who provide copies to their customers.

KWW Welcome Center Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00; Open Saturdays March-October 8:30-5:00

Name Address Location Description of Services Phone

King Creek Resort 972 King Creek Rd 7.5 miles southeast from Lake Front • Sandy Beach • Big Decks • Covered Slips (270) 493-0076and Marina Benton, KY 42025 Draffenville off of Hwy 58. Gas • Pontoon/Bass Boat Rentals • Launch Ramp 888-597-3767

Fish Cleaning Area • Free Paddle Boats for CottagesKids Sewing Set • Basketball Net www.fishinkentucky.com

Kuttawa Harbor 1709 Lake Barkley Dr Exit 40 off I-24. 2 miles East Home of the Famous “Rudy Burger!” Newly built land-based (270) 388-9563Marina Kuttawa, KY 42055 on US 62. 1 Mile south on restaurant and ship store located in the Heart of Old Kuttawa.

KY 295 at mile marker 42.2. Patio dining overlooking Lake Barkley. Open May-Sept.Dine in or carry out. www.kuttawaharbormarina.com

Marion Tourism Commission On US Hwy 641 Marion—Kentucky’s Hidden Treasure! Experience Crittenden 800-755-0361Kentucky P.O. Box 174 20 miles north of Eddyville. County’s Amish Community & explore Marion’s antique (270) 965-5015

Marion, KY 42064 Office at 213 S Main St. and unique speciality shops. Visit www.MarionKentucky.usfor a printable map of the Amish community.

Paducah’s LowerTown Arts District Exits 4 & 11 off I-24 Boutiques, local restaurants, galleries, studios and (270) 444-8649Renaissance Area & Historic Downtown museums. www.paducahalliance.org

Riverview Park 411 St Rte 387 On SR 387. 8 miles Seven concrete paved sides with full hookups overlooking (270) 965-5015at Dam 50 Marion, KY 42064 north of Marion. the beautiful Ohio River. Playground & 3 picnic pavilions. (270) 965-3500

www.marionkentucky.org

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To Promote and Stimulate Tourism inthe 15 Counties of Western Kentucky.

How Can Membership in Kentucky’sWestern Waterland Benefit You?

s a KWW member, your business canhave many additional benefits for a

small annual membership fee.• You will be a part of the region’s networking

and referral system.• You will be given the opportunity to purchase

advertising space in the regional visitor’s guideor map or being linked to the regional website,providing you access to the region’s yearlyadvertising budget of approximately $150,000(publications, print media, travel shows &internet). The 60,000 regional visitor’s guidesand 85,000 regional map & facility guides thatare published and distributed each year providean excellent opportunity for members to gettheir specific information out, in addition toappearing in the region-wide list of facilities.

• You may take part in KWW’s brochuredistribution service. For a small fee, KWWdelivers participants’ brochures to the welcomecenters and multiple other brochure racks fromMetropolis, IL to Clarksville, TN.

• We will display your brochures and othermaterials at the KWW Welcome Center atExit 31 off I-24. We provide information anda respite from the road to approximately15,000 visitors each year.

• Travel and outdoor writers, travel agents andAAA counselors are introduced to the area andyour business through KWW.

• KWW members gather new ideas and shareinformation during periodic Tourism StudyTours. We bring business success stories backto our members that can be adapted forWestern Kentucky.

• You will be informed about the issues thataffect you and your business through theKWW e-newsletter and e-mail.

• KWW provides a forum for your ideas onimproving our area as a major tourist attraction.You can help keep tourism a growing industryby offering your services as a volunteer workerduring special events or on special projects orby serving on KWW committees.

• You can enjoy fellowship with other businessowners and community leaders through KWWevents such as bi-monthly dinner meetingsand the Annual Meeting that features dinner,tourism related speakers, and an auction.

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