where to go...kentucky summer 2014
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Top 10Festivals & Events
W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival, Henderson, June 7-14. This free music festival is a celebration of the life and music of former resident W.C. Handy, ”Father of the Blues”, and showcases some of the nation’s best blues artists. More information: www.handyblues.org or 270-826-3128.
12th Annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion, Beech Bend Raceway, June 12-14. Beech Bend Raceway, June 12-14. Bowling Green is a hotbed for hot rodder and they’re rolling back into town for the 12th Annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion at Beech Bend Raceway. More information: www.museum.nhra.com or 317-281-5049.
Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival, Henderson, August 8 - 9. The Ohio riverfront is the setting for this annual event, one of the largest, free bluegrass festivals in the country. For more information: 270-826-3128 or www.bluegrassinthepark.org.
Freedom Fest, Murray, July 4-5. Freedom Fest is an Independence Day celebration that is in its 27th year in Murray. Freedom Fest is the largest festival in Murray and is widely known for its great music, family-friendly atmosphere and amazing fireworks. More information: www.tourmurrary.com or 270-759-2199.
Great American Brass Band Festival, Danville, June 5-8. The Great American Brass Band Festival will celebrate its 25th year in beautiful downtown Danville, Kentucky. This one-of-a-kind event is committed to preserving brass band music through performance and education. More information: 859-319-8426 or www.gabbf.org.
Heartland Festival in the Park, Elizabethtown, August 22 - 23. It is probably safe to say that E-town must be doing something right to be planning the 31st year of the Heartland Festival in the Park. More information: www.heartlandfestivalinthepark.com or 270-765-6121.
Keeneland Concours d’Elegance, Lexington, July 17-20. Keeneland Concours d’Elegance is a four-day event celebrating the automobile and “all things Kentucky”. More information: 859-422-3329 or www.keenelandconcours.com.
Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival, Russell Springs, August 15 -16. If you go to only one Bluegrass festival this year…make it this one! More information: www.lcbluegrass.org or 270-566-1488.
Master Musicians Festival, Somerset, July 11-12. The Master Musicians Festival is a premier event in the Lake Cumberland region and beyond. More information: www.lonestarrodeocompany.com or 606-676-0865.
ROMP: Bluegrass Roots & Branches Festival, Owensboro, June 26-28. This 11th annual festival brings three days of bluegrass music to Owensboro. More information: www.rompfest.com or 270-926-1100.
Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters Festival, Henderson, July 30 – August 2. Early August, Nashville songwriters and country music fans gather for this fun music event. More information: 270-827-9420 or www.sandyleesongfest.com.
The Kentucky Travel Industry Association announces the following winners from across the state as its Top 10 Festivals & Events for Summer 2014.
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Top-notch summer productions are underway at many outdoor theaters across Kentucky, some of which have been providing family entertainment for more than a half-century.
A newer addition to the lineup – an outdoor drama based on the Hatfield-McCoy feud – returns this summer for its second season at a Pike County amphitheater located in the heart of the region where the conflict played out.
“Blood Song: The Story of the Hatfields and the McCoys” is running weekends from July 25 through Sept. 1 at the Hatfield-McCoy Outdoor Theater in McCarr, Ky., near Pikeville. Produced by Artists Collaborative Theatre of Elkhorn City, “Blood Song” is attracting visitors eager also to view local sites made famous by the feuding clans from Kentucky and West Virginia who battled in the late 19th century.
Tony Tackett, executive director of the Pike County Tourism Commission, said organizers are expecting bigger crowds this summer, particularly during the Hatfield-McCoy Heritage Days festival Aug. 29-31.
The amphitheater, located in the heart of feud country near the Kentucky-West Virginia border, features bleacher-style seating, but patrons are welcome to bring lawn chairs. Tickets are available at the amphitheater. The $10 admission is cash only. For more information, visit www.hatfieldmccoyarts.com or call 606-432-2534.
From Shakespeare to Stephen Foster, live performances of dramas, comedies and musicals excite the mind and lift the spirit. Here’s a list of some other prominent summer productions.
My Old Kentucky Home State Park, Bardstown. “Stephen Foster – The Musical.” Now in its 56th season, the outdoor drama inspired by the composer of “My Old Kentucky Home” is presented through Aug. 16. Also, July 10 through Aug. 9, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” www.stephenfoster.com, 800-626-1563.
Jenny Wiley Theatre, Prestonsburg. This Kentucky state park venue, celebrating its 50th season, now features an indoor theater as well as the traditional amphitheater. The schedule includes: “A Second Helping – The Church Basement Ladies Sequel,” through July 18. “Peter Pan,” through Aug. 2. “South Pacific,” through Aug. 1. “Feud Part 1: The Story of Johnse Hatfield and Roseanna McCoy,” Aug. 21 through Sept. 19. “Feud Part 2: Firebrand – The Untold Story of Tolbert McCoy,” Aug. 28 through Sept. 20. www.jwtheatre.com, 606-886-9274.
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Pioneer Playhouse, Danville. Catch dinner and a show at Kentucky’s oldest outdoor theater, now in its 65th season. The schedule includes: “Is He Dead?” through July 5. “The Wonder Team,” July 8-19. “Walking Across Egypt,” July 22 through Aug. 2. “A Visit from Scarface,” Aug. 5-16. “Special Comedy Weekend – Etta May Returns!” Aug. 21-23. www.pioneerplayhouse.com, 866-597-5297.
Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, Louisville. The nation’s oldest free Shakespeare festival marks its 54th season in Central Park. “Henry V,” through July 6. “Hamlet,” July 10-13. “Love’s Labour’s Lost,” July 31 through Aug. 3. “As You Like It” and “Pericles,” rotating Aug. 5-10. “King Lear” and “Women of Will,” rotating Aug. 12-17. http://www.kyshakespeare.com/, 502-637-4933.
Kincaid Regional Theatre, Falmouth. Nestled on the banks of the Licking River, this amphitheater in its 32nd season will present “All Shook Up,” July 5-26. www.krtshows.com, 859-654-2636.
SummerFest, Lexington. At the Moondance Amphitheatre, the schedule of this festival in its third decade includes “Twelfth Night,” July, and “Little Shop of Horrors,” July-August. http://mykct.org/summerfest.html, 859-935-1564.
Pine Knob Theatre, Caneyville. “Dock Brown – Legend of an Outlaw” continues in its 27th season. Also on the schedule through September are: “Down in Hoodoo Holler,” “Be Bop a Lula,” “Lucy and Ruth’s Diner,” and “Daddy Took the T-Bird Away.” www.pineknob.com, 270-879-8190.
Twilight Cabaret Productions, Mayfield. “The Bald Soprano” will be presented at Kenlake State Resort Park through July 26. www.twilightcabaretproductions.org, 270-436-2399.
Get into the act this summer with outdoor theater in Kentucky. More information is available at www.kentuckytourism.com. For information on productions at Kentucky State Parks, visit www.parks.ky.gov.
Text and photos provided by the Kentucky Department of Travel and Tourism.
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If you would like more information while you are on the road, stop by any of these Welcome Centers.
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65SOUTHBOUNDBullitt County Welcome Center502-543-5900
SOUTHBOUNDFlorence Welcome Center859-384-3130
WESTBOUNDChristian County Welcome Center270-439-7505
WESTBOUNDGrayson Welcome Center606-474-4333
NORTHBOUNDFranklin Welcome Center502-586-6292
NORTHBOUNDWilliamsburg Welcome Center606-786-4474
EASTBOUNDWhite Haven (Paducah) Welcome Center270-554-2077
EASTBOUNDShelby County Welcome Center502-722-9383
For current road conditions, simply call 511. You’ll hear information on Kentucky’s interstates, parkways and major routes. If you are involved in an accident please call 800-222-5555 to reach the Kentucky State Police.
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June7 6 Hour Adventure Race Lake Barkley7 Kids Fishing Derby Audubon14 Possum Ridge 5K Taylorsville Lake14-15 Civil War Living History Old Mullkey21-22 Ft Harrod Settlement & Raid Ft. Harrod28-29 Paleolympics Big Bone
July4 July 4th Celebrations Various Parks11-12, 18-19 Scandals & Ghost Stories White Hall12 Magnolia 5K Rough River21-27 Pioneer Life Week Carter Caves
August16 8 Hour Adventure Race Pine Mountain16-17 Battle of Blue Licks Blue Licks16 Hot August 5K Kenlake
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July 3Madisonville, Kentucky’s 4th Fest is a week of summer fun! Movie in the Park starting at dusk. This year’s movie is The Lego Movie. Call 270-821-4171 for more information.July 3Independence Day Celebration in Elkton, KY at the TCC High School. For more information visit www.toddcountyca.org.July 4Madisonville 4thFest Fireworks Celebration in Madisonville City Park presented by the City of Madisonville with patriotic music sung by the Madisonville Community College Singers. Call 270-821-4171 for more information.July 4Independence Day Celebration - Homeplace. Enjoy an afternoon of traditional holiday fun and entertainment at The Homeplace living history farm as we celebrate one of the biggest holidays in the 1850’s, Independence Day. For more information call 800-525-7077 or visit www.landbetweenthelakes.us.July 5 & 19, August 2, 16 & 30, September 13 & 27Pickin’ on the Porch at MB Roland Distillery. Free admission and parking. Join us for your favorite MB Roland Products, live music, food, beer and snow cones. Call 270-640-7744 or visit www.mbrdistillery.com for more information.July 12Cool & Crawly Critter Day – Nature Station. Explore the exciting world of cool & crawly critters with an up-close look at big bugs, slender snakes, terrific turtles, bodacious bats, and more! For more information call 800-525-7077 or visit www.landbetweenthelakes.us. July 22-26Hopkins County Fair in Madisonville, KY. Admission $10 per person RIDES INCLUDED. Visit www.hopkinscountyfair.com/index.php/event-schedule for full schedule.July 2566th Annual Dawson Springs Barbecue and Homecoming in Dawson Spring, KY. The fair begins at 6 pm and will stretch along Railroad Avenue and onto parts of North Main and Hunters streets. It will include booths, inflatables and other activities. For more information call 270-836-3959.August 2-3Hummingbird Festival – Nature Station. If you like Ruby throated hummingbirds, this is the weekend for you! Delight in watching more of these flying gems in one place than you can count! For more information call visit www.landbetweenthelakes.us or 800-525-7077.August 5-6Join us at Victory Church, just off Pennyrile Parkway, Exit 42 in Madisonville for the Gospel Music Extravaganza. The concert begins at 6:30 pm. Doors open one hour before concert. For more info, please call 270-825-1459.
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August 62nd Annual 9/11 Heroes Run 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run in Downtown Madisonville, KY. For more information contact Kelly Forbes at 270-821-9622 and like on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/911HeroesRunMadisonville.August 9Columbus Big Catfish Tournament at the Columbus Boat Ramp in Columbus, KY starts at 6 am and goes to 3 pm. For More Information call Glenn Grogan, 270-559-9675.August 15 & 16The Christian County Cattlemen’s Association Presents Lone Star Championship Rodeo will be held at the Western Kentucky State Fairgrounds in Hopkinsville, KY. For more information call 270-885-9096 or visit www.visithopkinsville.com.August 20Living History Program at the Jeff Davis Park in Fairview, KY. 5th Tennessee Living History Program Featuring Mrs. Barbara Marthal, singer/storyteller. For more information visit www.toddcountyca.org.August 27Gospelfest 2014 in downtown Central City, KY. 6:00pm - 9:30pm. Featuring Jason Crabb and friends. Free outside event, bring lawn chairs.August 29-3013th Annual Everly Brothers Rock ‘n Roll Cruise In in Central City, KY. Annual Motorcycle and Car Show. Call 270-754-9603 for information.
August 30Tradewater River Fitness Challenge includes a 4K run, 2 mile canoeing/kayaking and 16.5 mile bike ride. All proceeds benefit Knights of Columbus. For more information visit www.tradewaterriverfitnesschallenge.weebly.com or Facebook @ Tradewater River Fitness Challenge. You may also call 270-871-9475.Month of SeptemberVisit Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site in September to celebrate Kentucky Archaeology Month! Call 270-335-3681 to schedule a special guided tour or for more information visit www.parks.ky.gov.September 6 & 727th Annual Trail of Tears Intertribal Pow Wow. Enjoy Native American Dance and Drum competitions, singing, story-telling, art, native jewelry, and refreshments including Indian Fry Bread! For more information call 270-885-9096 or visit www.trailoftears.org.September 6-13Hickman Pecan Festival in Hickman, KY. For information call 270-236-9335 or visit www.hickmankytourism.com.
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September 12-14Wickliffe Harvest Festival in Wickliffe, KY. Amusement Park Rides run Thursday, through Saturday. Sunday will feature gospel singing and church-related activities. For more information call 270-335-3557 or email [email protected] 12-20Fulton Banana Festival in Fulton, KY. Visit www.thebananafestival.com for more information.September 20Living History Program at the Jeff Davis Park in Fairview, KY. 12th US Colored Troops Heavy Artillery Living History Program. Visit www.toddcountyca.org for more information.September 20Madisonville is an Adventure Race is an exciting race that offers teams the chance to solve clues and complete mental and physical challenges while discovering Madisonville. Like us on Facebook for more information. Download the form to register at www.hopkins.kyschools.us/files/filesystem/Mad. Adventure Race brochure.pdf.September 20Arlington Apple Festival in Arlington, KY. The Festival consists of a 5k poker run, apple bake off, beauty contest, Arlington Has Talent, Cornhole Tournament, kids games, Brandy’s School of Voice, and a Special Group Performer to be announced at later date.September 27Trails and Trenches Preservation Day National Public Lands Day in Columbus, KY. For more information call 270-677-2327 or email [email protected].
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, all information is subject to change. Please call ahead to verify dates, times and schedules!
Cadiz
If you took a step back in time and walked downtown Main Street before the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, you would find the same buildings dominating the city. After all these years the important elements of the city and county landscape still remain. The present day courthouse, completed in 1922 stands today, both serving as a center of county government and a witness to times past. Buildings built before we were born are reminiscent of days gone by, and yet they remain the basic building blocks of the city and its landscape.
Central City
Are you looking to re-locate or vacation in a peaceful, friendly, “just the right size town?” If so, visit Central City, Kentucky, where small town hospitality abounds, a rich musical heritage originates, and an eclectic environment supplies your every need!
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Columbus
Columbus is a Hickman County town on the Mississippi River. It was established in 1804 as Iron Banks, named for the towering river banks, and incorporated as Columbus, for the explorer, in 1820. Columbus is the site of Columbus-Belmont State Park, with 2.5 miles of self-guided interpretive trails. There is an outdoor experience that will satisfy everyone!
Fulton
Fulton is located in the Jackson Purchase region of Western Kentucky. The city is situated on the Kentucky-Tennessee state line. Fulton is served by the Purchase Parkway, which connects to Interstate 24. Reelfoot Lake and National Wildlife Refuge, Kentucky Lake and State Park, Lake Barkley State Park, Land Between the Lakes National Recreational Area and Columbus-Belmont Battlefield State Park are all within an hour’s drive.
HendersonHome of John James Audubon State Park, the W. C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival Bluegrass in the Park & Folklife Festival, one of the largest bluegrass festivals in the country and still free! And the Sloughs Wildlife Management Area, with nearly 10,000 acres of absolute paradise for the sportsman and the nature lover.
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Hopkinsville
The city of Hopkinsville, the seat of Christian County, is located a short drive from Land Between the Lakes; Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park; Nashville, TN; Fort Campbell, KY; Paducah, KY; and Evansville, IN, Hopkinsville has tremendous access to the arts, cultural and sporting events, shopping, and recreational opportunities while maintaining a strong sense of local community.
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BARKLEYLake• Lodging with lake views• Cottages and Cabins• Fishing and boating• Dining• Hiking• 18 hole golf course• Fitness center• Beach • Indoor and Outdoor pools
• Campground April through October• Planned Recreation• Abundant Wildlife• Near Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area • Airport• Special Events• Specialty meals such as seafood night and Wildgame night• Packages, Specials, and discounts• Conferences, social functions and catering available
“the nation’s finest”www.parks .ky.gov
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kentuCky / barkley lakes area
In the heart of Western Kentucky is the grandeur of two dams, only two miles apart, which create two of the largest man made lakes in the nation: Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. Sailors and anglers alike will find their haven on these lakes. Land Between the Lakes was naturally formed between the two lakes to create an outdoor playground. Try renting a houseboat or pontoon at one of the many marinas for a great vacation. Come see the splendor of Western Kentucky for yourself.
Points of Interest: Kentucky Lake • Lake Barkley • Land Between The Lakes • Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park • Lake Barkley State Resort Park • Kenlake State Resort Park
madisonville
Scenic Downtown Madisonville boasts brick sidewalks and lamp-lighted streets that lead to many quaint shops and inviting eateries. This beautiful downtown area is the product of a community revitalization effort. Glema Mahr Center for the Arts at Madisonville Community College presents works of national and international acclaim. In addition, this facility includes the Anne P. Baker Gallery with exhibits throughout the year.
mayField
In Mayfield, you’ll find the kind of Western Kentucky charm indicative of the entire region. It is here you can take a journey into the past through a canopy of tree-lined country lanes, over one-lane bridges, past wandering creeks and lush pastures in the countryside. You’ll be captivated by the abundance of antique gallerias as well as homespun haunts and restaurants to be found in the barns and backdoors of people all around the Purchase. Nature trails, vast sparkling lakes and lush forests set the stage for your Purchase excursion adding an outdoor alternative for the adventuresome.
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Morganfield is the site of Abraham Lincoln’s only political speech in the Bluegrass State. Browse Morganfield’s shoppes for gifts, good restaurants, and places to stay overnight. For outdoor fun go fishing or camping at a nearby lake or park, or just take a short day trip through our scenic countryside.
Points of Interest: Higginson-Henry Wildlife Management Area • Mauzy Lake • Moffitt Lake Recreation Area
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murray
Take the time to relax and enjoy a stay in beautiful Murray, Kentucky. This western Kentucky town has much to offer to both visitors and new residents. In Murray and the surrounding areas, you will find a variety of recreational activities and entertaining events to keep you occupied year round. We invite you to partake in everything from concerts and fabulous theatre productions to antique shopping and sporting events. Murray also offers a friendly atmosphere filled with comfortable accommodations, a wide variety of restaurants, unique shops, and stunning scenery. Come enjoy the friendly faces and a warm Kentucky welcome on a fun and relaxing adventure to Murray!
oak grove
Oak Grove is located off I-24 on the boundaries of Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee and is noted to be one of the fastest growing cities in Kentucky.
Points of Interest: War Memorial Park • Don F. Pratt Memorial Museum • Jefferson Davis Monument • Wings of Liberty Military Museum
owensboro
RiverPark Center, a performing arts and civic center, boasts a 1,500 seat multi-purpose auditorium, and experimental theatre, a riverfront plaza, and the International Bluegrass Museum. Each year the RiverPark Center hosts over 150 performance events and 900 civic events. Carpenter and Kingfisher lakes offer a fine arena for the fisherman, and other water sports may be enjoyed on the Ohio River.
Points of Interest: Edge Ice Center • International Bluegrass Music Museum • Owensboro Area Museum of Science & History • Owensboro Museum of Fine Art • Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
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paduCaHFeel the movement in this vibrant river town, located off Interstate 24 in Western Kentucky. Visit the Lower Town studios/galleries and discover objects d’art you’ll treasure and meet the artists who created them. The elegant displays in the Museum of the American Quilter’s society highlight the vigorous rebirth of quiltmaking that began in the 1970’s. The River Heritage Museum, a “Save America’s Treasures” project, features interactive exhibits that tell the stories of the four rivers region. Just around the corner, the Carson Center boasts a year-round performance schedule featuring big name entertainers and professional traveling productions. Explore the heart of historic downtown while strolling along tree-lined streets and brick sidewalks that take you past 19th-century buildings filled with antiques, boutiques, coffee and specialty shops, one-of-a-kind eateries and more.
Points of Interest: Lower Town Arts District • Quilt Museum • River Heritage Museum • 1905 Market House (Museum,Art Center & Theatre) • “Wall to Wall” Murals
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AURORAAURORA’S KEN OAK RESORT16918 US Hwy 68 E270-474-8000
EARLY AMERICAN MOTEL HARDIN16749 US Hwy 68 E270-474-2000
FIN N FEATHER INN HARDIN16695 US Hwy 68 E270-474-2351
LAKELAND RESORT HARDIN16410 US Hwy 68 E270-474-2292
BENTONBEE SPRING LODGE706 Bee Spring Rd.270-354-6515
BIG BEAR RESORT30 Big Bear Resort Rd.270-354-6414
CEDAR KNOB RESORT1434 Cedar Knob Rd.270-354-6998
COMFORT INN & SUITES173 Carroll Rd.270-527-5300
COZY COVE WATERFRONT RESORT1917 Reed Rd.270-354-8168
DINNER BELL COTTAGES13444 US Hwy 68 E270-354-6521
HESTER’S SPOT IN THE SUN350 Hesters Rd.270-354-8280
HICKORY HILL RESORT90 Hickory Hill Ln.270-354-8207
HIGH RIDGE RESORT40 Ridge Loop270-354-8989
KING CREEK RESORT & MARINA972 King Creek Rd.270-354-8268
MALCOLM CREEK RESORT325 Guthrie Dr.270-354-6496
SHAMROCK MOTEL806 Main St.270-527-1341
SHAWNEE BAY RESORT1297 Shawnee Bay Rd.270-354-8360
SOUTHERN KOMFORT CAMP & MARINA460 Southern Komfort Rd.270-354-6395
SPORTSMAN’S ANCHOR RESORT12800 US Hwy 68 E270-354-6569
SPORTSMAN’S LODGE12710 US Hwy 68 E270-354-8333
TOWN & COUNTRY RESORT1425 Gardner Rd.270-354-6587
WHISPERING OAKS RESORT267 Millers Rd.270-354-6628
places to stay
KentucKy Dam Village State Resort Park
LODGE & COTTAGES
Our main lodge, the Village Inn offers 72 rooms, all with their own private balcony or patio
overlooking Kentucky Lake. The Village Green Inn, located by the
18 hole golf course, offers 14 rooms and may be rented as an entire unit. Stay in one of our
60 - 1, 2 or 3 bedroom cottages each with a fully equipped kitchen
and linen service.
HARBOR LIGHTS RESTAURANT
RECREATION
Houseboats, ski boats, Sea-Doos, pontoons, supplies, and many other services, located at the marina within Kentucky Dam
Village State Resort. Recreational activities include horseback
riding, camping, beach activities, 18 hole award winning golf course, boating and fishing.
113 Administration Dr. • Gilbertsville, KY 42044 • (270) 362-4271“the nation’s finest”
Nestled in the lower level of the Village Inn Lodge and offering a view of the last dam on the
Tennessee River and the marina, our award winning staff prepares the freshest foods. Harbor Lights is dedicated to bring you the best of western Kentucky hospitality.
www.parks.ky.gov
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receive a BONUS Gift Certifi cate for $25 for each $100 value purchased.
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CALVERT CITYDAYS INN75 Campbell Dr.270-395-7162
KENTUCKY DAM MOTEL4020 US 62270-395-5633
SUPER 8 MOTEL86 Campbell Dr.270-395-5566
GILBERTSVILLEBEL AIR MOTEL7428 US 62270-362-4278
CINDERELLA MOTEL65 Park St.270-362-4427
CLOVERLEAF MOTEL2237 US 62270-362-4295
INN BY THE LAKE2184 US 62270-362-4278
KEN-BAR LODGE7711 US 641270-362-4990
KENTUCKY DAM VILLAGE STATE RESORT PARK166 Upper Village Dr.270-362-4271
KENTUCKY LAKE RESORT7511 US 641270-362-8652
MAGNOLIA MANOR422 Moors Rd.270-362-8121
HARDINKENLAKE STATE RESORT PARK542 Kenlake Rd.270-474-2211
OAK GROVEDAYS INN212 Auburn St.270-640-3888
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS12759 Ft. Campbell Blvd.270-439-0022
QUALITY INN201 Auburn St.270-439-3311
pecial “Where To Go Offer”Purchase a BBAK Gift Certifi cate and
receive a BONUS Gift Certifi cate for $25 for each $100 value purchased.
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CADIZ-TRIGG COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSIONP.O. Box 735 • Cadiz, KY 42211270-522-3892www.gocadiz.com
CENTRAL CITY TOURISM COMMISSION208 North First St. • Central City, KY 42330270-754-9603www.centralcitykytourism.com
HENDERSON COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSION101 North Water St., Ste. B • Henderson, KY 42420800-468-3128 or 270-826-3128www.hendersonky.orgHOPKINS COUNTY TOURIST & CONVENTION COMMISSION15 E. Center St. • Madisonville, KY 42431877-243-5280 or 270-821-4171www.hopkinscountytourism.com
HOPKINSVILLE-CHRISTIAN COUNTY CVB2800 Fort Campbell Blvd. • Hopkinsville, KY 42240270-885-9096www.visithopkinsville.comLAKE BARKLEY TOURIST COMMISSION82 Days Inn Dr. • Kuttawa, KY 42055800-355-3885 or 270-388-5300www.lakebarkley.org
LIVINGSTON COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSION721 Complex Dr. • Grand Rivers, KY 42045800-448-1069www.livingstonco.ky.gov
MARION TOURIST COMMISSIONP.O. Box 174 • Marion, KY 42064270-965-5015
www.marionkentucky.us
MARSHALL COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSION93 Carroll Rd. • Benton, KY 42025800-467-7145www.kentuckylake.org
MAYFIELD TOURISM COMMISSION201 E. College St. • Mayfield, KY 42066270-247-6101www.mayfieldtourism.com
MURRAY CVB201 South 4th St. • Murray, KY 42071800-651-1603 or 270-759-2199www.tourmurray.com
OAK GROVE TOURISM COMMISSIONP.O. Box 756 • Oak Grove, KY 42262270-439-5677www.visitoakgroveky.comOHIO COUNTY TOURISM COMMISSIONP.O. Box 22 • Hartford, KY 42347270-298-0036www.visitohiocountyky.org
OWENSBORO DAVIESS COUNTY CVB215 E. Second St. • Owensboro, KY 42303800-489-1131 or 270-926-1100www.visitowensboro.com
PADUCAH CVB128 Broadway • Paducah, KY270-443-8783www.paducah.travel
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with these cyber-tiPs
Smartphones & mobile devices
• Know your Apps. When signing up with an app store or downloading individual apps, you may be asked for permission to let them access information on your device. Some apps may be able to access your phone and email contacts, call logs, Internet data, calendar data, device location, the device’s unique ID, and information about how you use the app itself. • Passwords protect all devices. Ensure all portable electronic devices are properly password protected, especially any device with personal communications account information.
• “Brick” a stolen device. In recent years, roughly 40 percent of all robberies now involve smart phones and/or tablet computers endangering the security of the personal information on the stolen devices. If a person’s smart phone is lost or stolen, they may now contact the carrier and ask to have that device remotely disabled. These “Bricked” phones are of no use to thieves because they can’t be reactivated after being sold on the black market.
Online protection• Know the terms on social networking websites. Social networking sites’ privacy settings default to everyone. This means anyone can view your profile, not just people you know. Users should change this by accessing the Privacy Settings/Profile Information usually found under the respective Account tab.
• Sample social networking safely. Never disclose private information when using social networking websites. Be very selective about who you invite or accept invitations from as cyber criminals use false profiles to gain access
to personal and private information, such as birthdates, marital status, and personal photographs. Posts containing personal identifying information (PII), including pictures containing metadata can be used against you and your family.• Click with caution. Always use caution when clicking on links in an email or a social networking post, even from someone you know. Reports of personal social networking accounts being hacked and taken over by criminals have increased in recent years. Clicking on a link that appears to be benign in nature may in fact contain embedded malware that can compromise your computer and identity. • Hide your profile from search engines. This can be accomplished by going to the Account/Privacy Settings/ Search and unchecking the “Public Search Results” box. This will remove your public preview from Google, Bing, and Yahoo search returns.• Prevent people from “tagging” you in photos and videos. To do this, go to the Account/Privacy Settings/Profile Information/Photos and Videos of Me and deselect the everyone default.• Keep your personal information safe. Don’t provide personal or financial information, user names, or passwords in response to an email, because legitimate companies generally don’t seek such information in this manner.• Install/update your anti-virus/firewall software. Antivirus and firewall software is a must for anyone to safely navigate online. Ensure your antivirus software program updates automatically and scans your computer on a recurring schedule.
Report the theft to the Internet Crime Complaint Center which is an FBI-NW3C Partnership. They are available online at http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx. If you suspect you are a victim of identity theft, you should report the crime to the FBI IC3 and to the Federal Trade Commission. They are available online at http://www.ftc.gov/idtheft. You can also call them at 1-877-ID-THEFT (438-4338) or TTY, 1-866-653-4261 You can mail in a complaint to: Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC 20580
Source: By the U.S. Army Criminal Investigative Command, http://www.nationalguard.mil/newarchives/2013/09/091913-Protect.aspx
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June 7 - September 27Friday and Saturday nights at the Pine Knob Outdoor Theatre presents 5 different productions: “Dock Brown, Legend of an Outlaw”, “Down In HoodooHoller”, “Bee Bop a Lula”, “Lucy and Ruth’s Diner”, and “Daddy Took the T-Bird Away”. For more information call 270-879-8190 or visit www.pineknob.comJune 30 - July 5Lincoln County Fair at the Fairgrounds in Stanford, KY. U.S. 27 South. For more information visit www.lincolnfair.net.July 5Firecracker 5K on Main Street in Stanford, KY. Visit www.lincolncountychamber.com for more information.July 4, August 1, September 5Every first Friday of the month, we are a featured stop on the Republic Bank First Friday Trolley Hop. Call 502-566-3259 or visit www.downonebourbonbar.com for more information.July 27, August 24, September 28MainStrasse Village Bazaar, Everything from Antiques to Art. For information please call 859-491-0458 or visit www.mainstrasse.org.July 10-134th Annual Whippoorwill Festival. Over 60 workshops featuring old time and traditional Appalachian living skills in a family-friendly atmosphere. Held at HomeGrown HideAways, 500 Floyd Branch Road. Visit www.whippoorwillfest.com for more information.July 11-1333rd Annual Berea Craft Festival. Discover new work by over 100 artists from across the country. Take part in craft demonstrations, live music and regional entertainment. Indian Fort Theatre, Berea, KY. Call 800-598-5263 or visit www.bereacraftfestival.com for more information.July 11-27Festival of Learnshops in Berea, KY. Imagine two solid weeks of master craftsmen, artists, musicians, chefs, award-winning writers and experts in sustainable living, sharing, showing and inspiring. For a complete course catalogue and on-line registration visit www.berea.com.July 12Equine Art, Antique & Rare Book Auction at the American Saddlebred Museum in Lexington, KY. 64 Lots of Equine Art in all media, Antiques, Rare Books, Advertising and Collectibles will be offered for sale. For more information call 859-259-2746 ext. 305 or visit www.asbmuseum.July 18-20The Forecastle Festival is a port-of-call where the world gathers to experience the best in Music, Art, and Activism®. Visit www.forecastlefest.com for more information.
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July 19Stop by the Sweet Corn Festival at Evans Orchard and Cider Mill for Craft booths, music, great food, pony rides, petting zoo, play area, hayrides, corn on the cob, fresh sweet corn and MORE! For information call 502-863-2255July 20MainStrasse Village Classic Car Show. For information please call 859-491-0458 or visit www.mainstrasse.org.July 20-26Come celebrate National Zookeeper Week with fun activities each day. There will be a featured animal of the day with special enrichment activities and keeper talks. For more information call 502-459-2181 or visit www.louisvillezoo.org/events.August 1-2Quilt Extravaganza hosted by the Berea Arts Council. Celebrate a world-famous Appalachian arts tradition. For more information call 859-985-9317 or visit www.bereaartscouncil.org.August 2
Hosted in Louisville, Beerfest USA is a regionalized beer festival that welcomes 60+ breweries specific to the 4 regions of the USA - Northeast, South, West, and Midwest. For more information call 603.557.7994 or visit www.beerfestusa.comAugust 7-10Corridor 127 - The World’s Longest Yard Sale starting in MainStrasse Village and finishing in Gadsden, Alabama or Hudson, Michigan. For information please call 859-491-0458 or visit www.mainstrasse.org.August 8-94th Annual Octoberfest in Historic Downtown Maysville, KY. For more information visit www.maysvilleoctoberfest.com.August 92014 NPC Kentucky Open/Kentucky State Body Building, Figure, Bikini & Physique Championships at Frankfort Convention Center. For more information visit online at www.kystatebodybuilding.com or call 859-516-4109.August 9Make a splash at the Zoo during Water WOWS! and learn how important water is to us and life on planet Earth. For more information call 502-459-2181 or visit online at www.louisvillezoo.org/events.August 12-17Bluegrass Festival Horse Show hosted by The Kentucky Horse Park. For further information contact Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC at 859-233-0492 or visit online at www.kentuckyhorseshows.com.
2014 Fall Fairat Indian Fort TheatreOctober 11-12, 2014
HWY 21 E, Berea, KY • GPS–2047.5Sat 10-6 and Sun 10 -5
$5 – 12 yrs and under FREE
Visual Arts Academy116 North Broadway Berea, KY 40403
Week long classes some weekend classes offered.
www.kyguildacademy.com
859.986.3192 • www.kyguild.org
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August 14-16Gold Wing Road Riders Assn. Conference at the Frankfort Convention Center. For more information call 270-268-2122 or visit www.gwrra.org.August 15-185th Annual Berea Celtic Festival. City-wide event featuring sessions, workshops, gatherings, dance and concerts representing Celtic musicians from more than 12 states. For more information visit www.berea-celtic.com or call 859-396-4491 or 859-986-7584.August 16Arts Explosion is a showcase of the visual, performing and culinary arts in downtown Maysville, KY. Call 606-564-2320 or visit www.artsexplosion.com for more information.August 23Brew at the Zoo & Wine Too! Produced by Friends of the Zoo, experience local craft brews and wine. All proceeds benefit the Louisville Zoo. For more information call 502-459-2181 or visit www.louisvillezoo.org/events.August 23Kentucky Mudfest or Ten Miles of Hell, a kick your butt obstacle course in Maysville, KY. For more information cal 606-759-8204 or visit www.kentuckymudfest.com.August 24Join thousands of sports fans to witness the 6th annual Ironman Louisville. For more information call 813-868-5940 or visit www.ironmanlouisville.com.August 29-31Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival in Winchester, KY. Street Dance, 5K run, Walk with Friends, Arts & Crafts, Music & Concessions, Local Talent Contest, Sunday Night Concert featuring Danielle Bradberry and Frankie Ballard Call 800-298-9105 or visit online at www.danielboonepioneerfestival.com for more information.August 29-31VinylFest 2014 at the Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Hotel. Great opportunity for music and vinyl fans to meet music industry greats, celebrate the music they love and seek out vinyl records. For more information visit www.vinylfest.net.September 5-7MainStrasse Village Oktoberfest is the place to celebrate with great German and American food, outstanding entertainment, arts/crafts and a Kinderplatz especially for the children. For information please call 859-491-0458 or visit www.mainstrasse.org.September 5-7Kentucky State BBQ Festival. A September weekend filled with bean-eating, hog-calling, bourbon tasting, and finger-licking barbecue, cooked by the nation’s best celebrity pit masters. Call 859-319-5000 or visit www.kybbqfestival.com for more information.September 13The Great American Outhouse Blowout at Penn’s Store in Danville, KY. For more information call 859-332-7706 or visit www.pennsstore.com.September 13-14It’s all about apples at the Apple Festival at Evans Orchard and Cider Mill. Come out and enjoy a great time on the farm with Apple pies, caramel apples, apple cider, apple pie baking contest, apple picking. For more information call 502-863-2255.
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bardstown
Incorporated in 1788, Bardstown is the state’s second oldest city and is best known for “My Old Kentucky Home,” the antebellum mansion that inspired Stephen Foster to write the state’s official song. The historic home now graces the Kentucky quarter. From trains, bourbon, the civil war, historic homes and “Stephen Foster-The Musical,” Bardstown has numerous attractions to see.
Points of Interest: My Old Kentucky Home • Bluegrass Speedway • The Civil War Museum
Places to go
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, all information is subject to change. Please call ahead to verify dates, times and schedules!
September 16-21Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, KY. Six straight days dedicated to the legendary spirit of Kentucky. Call 502-348-3623, #4 or visit www.kybourbonfestival.com for more information.September 19-2118th Annual Spoonbread Festival in Berea, KY. Hot air balloons, live music, 5-K run, arts and crafts, car show, scenic motorcycle ride, antique tractor show, carnival rides, a parade, and of course, delicious Spoonbread. Call 859-986-9760 or visit www.spoonbreadfestival.com for more information.September 202014 National Jug Band Jubilee features 9 of the country’s best jug bands! Jug band workshops, merchandise, local food & beer. Bring the family and come celebrate this unique form of Louisville music! Call 502-417-1107 or visit www.jugbandjubilee.com for more information.September 20 & 2139th Simon Kenton Festival takes you on a time travel adventure to the late 1700’s in Maysville, KY.September 26 & 27Pig Out in Maysville provides Family Fun, BBQ Contest, Games, Vendors...and beer! Call 606-584-0061 or 606-564-4869 for more information.September 27Each September, the Heart of Danville Main Street Program sponsors Oktoberfest on Main. Visitors can enjoy a night of good food, live music and beer! Call 859-236-1909 or visit www.downtowndanville.com for more information.September 27Stop by the Bluegrass Hog Wild Ribfest at Bi-water Farm. We will have up to 20 teams cooking some of the best pork ribs anywhere. Using their secret smoking methods and homemade sauces they will surly make you have a lip smacking day. For information check out our website at www.biwaterfarm.com or call 502-863-3676.
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bellevue / newport
Founded in 1795, Newport has an excellent mix of historic sites and contemporary developments. You can see the Cincinnati skyline as well as walk across the Ohio River on the Purple People Bridge. There is plenty to do for all ages.
Points of Interest: East Row Historic District • Newport Aquarium • Newport on the Levee • NKU Museum of Anthropology • Ride the Ducks
berea
Known as the “Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky,” Berea is home to many of the State’s leading professional artists and craft people. Local artisans have working studios for such crafts as weaving, furniture making, quilting, pottery, jewelsmiths, photography, woodworking. Many encourage visitors to watch them as they work.
Points of Interest: Berea College • Berea College Crafts • Resident Artists • • Mitchell Tolle Artist • The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea • KY Guild of Artists & Craftsmen Gallery
Carrollton
The first settlement at the confluence of the Kentucky and Ohio Rivers was established in 1794 and called Port William. The name was changed to Carrollton in honor of Charles Carroll, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Points of Interest: General Butler State Resort • Masterson House • Historic Downtown • Point Park on the Rivers
Covington
The City of Covington offers some of the best entertainment venues in the region. Main Strasse Village offers a variety of restaurants, taverns, and retail shops. The City is home to the 704 acre Devou Park, numerous other parks, playgrounds, and pools, two public golf courses, and the Bill Cappel Youth Sports Complex, which has four baseball fields and water park.
danville
In the heart of Danville is Constitution Square Park where ten constitutional conventions took place. The park has a replica meetinghouse, courthouse and jail, as well as the original circa 1790s post office.
dry ridge / williamstown
Grant County is centrally located in Northern Kentucky. Hike the trails at Lloyd’s Wildlife Area in Crittenden. Fish in one of our seven lakes. Go boating on Lake Williamstown. Visit the world famous “Quilt Box” in Dry Ridge, or just kick back and enjoy Country and Bluegrass music at the Olde Star Theatre on Friday and Saturday nights in Williamstown. Grant County has something for everyone. We have several fine hotels. So, when traveling down I-75, stop at Dry Ridge, Williamstown, or Corinth and enjoy a good night’s rest and experience our “Southern Hospitality”.
Points of Interest: Dry Ridge Outlet Center • The Quilt Box • Kentucky Cow Town • Lake Williamstown • The Olde Star Mall Theatre • Hiking in Lloyd’s Woods
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It’s something that’s never been done before in this country – a river steamboat reaching the age of 100. In October, 2014, that milestone will be achieved by
the historic Belle of Louisville, and it will be an event to remember!
The Belle is steam-powered and paddlewheel-driven, with engines that are older than the boat. Constructed in the 1890s (as far as we can tell) her engines were used before they were installed on her when the boat was built in 1914 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She began as the Idlewild and served first as a ferry and day packet (freight) boat, and was outfitted for passengers, too – good thinking for her future, since with the expansion of railroads and the new trucking industry, packet work saw a natural decline by the end of the 1920s. In the early 1930s, the Idlewild shifted primarily to excursion work, and it became her mainstay from then on.
She led a vagabond’s life as a “tramp” vessel, going from town to town, offering short excursion cruises and then moving on. With her shallow draft of only five feet, she traveled on every navigable waterway in the inland rivers system. In 1948, her name changed to the Avalon, and she became the most widely-traveled river steamboat of her size in the nation. By 1961, with expenses exceeding income, her owners planned to demolish her; but fate intervened and she was put her up for auction instead. The highest bid came from Jefferson County, Kentucky, and the Avalon was brought to Louisville to begin a new life on the Ohio River’s south shore. She was renamed the Belle of Louisville in the fall of 1962, and she is now Louisville’s legendary lady.
The Belle will be celebrating her centennial with the Festival of Riverboats from October 14 – 19. Six riverboats will fill Louisville’s waterfront, offering cruises and special events with a lot of activities happening on land, as well. The involvement of the whole community will make this a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If your schedule won’t allow you to be in Louisville at that time, you can still travel on this magnificent vessel during the summer and fall. The Belle runs two-hour cruises on most Thursday evenings through July, and on Friday evenings, and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons during July and August. She continues Saturday and Sunday afternoon cruises through October (the schedule changes during the festival) and, in addition, she offers some great special events: Fireworks Cruises on July 3rd, cruises through McAlpine Lock, Oktoberfests in the fall, and a Boo Cruise for children near Halloween provide family fun and a steamboat adventure.
Her sister boat, the diesel-powered riverboat Spirit of Jefferson, also runs one- and two-hour excursion cruises throughout the summer, fall, and early winter. With both vessels offering Ohio River experiences, there’s always something going on.
Call for information on individual and group opportunities. Advance reservations are required for special events and for tickets that include the delicious buffet meal that is offered on most cruises. Make plans to come on board!
The Belle of Louisville is turning 100
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Located on I-65 at the crossroads of the Western and Bluegrass Parkways, Elizabethtown is within easy driving distance to several of Kentucky’s most famous sites. The town is anchored with restaurants, shopping and plentiful lodging. Visit the Historic Downtown Walking Tour, the Schmidt’s Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia and recall memories at the Swope’s Cars of Yesteryear Museum.
FrankFort
Take a trip back in time and re-live Kentucky’s vibrant history, from the historic Old State Capital, the magnificent Thomas D. Clark Center for History, Kentucky’s only Frank Lloyd Wright home, Daniel Boone’s Gravesite, to scenic covered bridges. Located in the beautiful Kentucky River Valley, Frankfort, Kentucky’s state capital, offers tours of its historic downtown district, fine dining and shopping with unique antiques and crafts.
Points of Interest: KY State Capital • Thomas D. Clark Kentucky History Center • Buffalo Trace Distillery • Historic Downtown
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Rough River is one of the state’s most popular lakes for boating and fishing. Campers and hikers enjoy the endless nature trails and convenient beaches. Old mills, historic farms, outdoor theatre, go carts and golf make the Falls of Rough fun for the whole family.
Harrodsburg
Some people say Harrodsburg is where Kentucky began. It was the first permanent English settlement west of the Alleghenies and was established in 1774. Many of the homes and buildings around town reflect Harrodsburg’s more than 200 years of history and culture. Old Fort Harrod showcases the early frontier life with live craftspeople.
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With its historic architecture filling the downtown area, LaGrange offers guests the relaxed pace of a Kentucky small-town.
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There hasn’t been an earthquake in Lebanon, Kentucky for decades but things never stop moving in Marion County’s largest city. With its lively downtown chock full of eclectic dining and entertainment to its special events and festivals, the Lebanon National Cemetery, historic homes and landmarks, rich Civil War and religious heritage and a robust genealogy research facility, Lebanon keeps a steady beat.
lexington
Originally called Masterson’s Station, the name changed to Lexington in 1775 when traveling hunters heard of the Revolutionary War battle in Lexington, Massachusetts. The city is home to Transylvania University, the first college west of the Alleghenies. Many of the Commonwealth’s most beautiful horse farms and antebellum architecture surround the city known as the “Heart of the Bluegrass”.
Points of Interest: Kentucky Horse Park • UK Basketball Museum • Keeneland Race Track
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www.louisvillezoo.org
BIG BIG BUGSinvade The Louisville Zoo
Is that a ginormous tarantula at the Zoo? Why, yes, it is, a 25-foot Mexican Red Knee Tarantula to be exact. Thirteen gigantic animatronic bugs have crawled into the Louisville Zoo and will be on display through September 28.
The Mexican Red Knee Tarantula joins a 24-foot Emperor Scorpion, a Bombardier Beetle that sprays water, a Say’s Firefly that lights up when kids turn a hand crack, a beautiful 12-foot Blue-Eyed Darner, a Red-tailed Bumble Bee and more.
Don’t miss BIG BIG BUGS! This temporary exhibit is sponsored by Ford Motor Company with additional support by Orkin. It is FREE with Zoo admission or Zoo membership.
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Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and is the home of the world famous Kentucky Derby. Built on the falls of the Ohio, Louisville offers visitors a wide range of sites and attractions. Some of the many places to see are Churchill Downs, The Louisville Slugger Museum, home of the Louisville Slugger, museums, historic homes, and the Louisville Zoo. Louisville has all the sights, sounds and action of a big city with the charm of a small town.
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Points of Interest: Louisville Mega Cavern • The Louisville Zoo • Belle of Louisville • Kentucky Science Center • Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory • Jefferson Memorial Forest • Kart Kountry • Louisville Bats • Waterfront Park
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Located just 15 miles northeast of Lexington, Paris is a charming town worthy of a visit. “Horses, History and Hospitality” is our motto and is evident everywhere. Visit Hopewell Museum, Duncan Tavern, Bourbon County Courthouse, Colville Covered Bridge, Cane Ridge Shrine and Wallis House & Arboretum. Reed Valley Orchard is a popular attraction where one can pick their own berries, apples, pears and walk the nature trail. Reserve a tour of Claiborne Farm by calling 859-987-2330 to visit the famous breeding operation and the final resting place of the 1973 Triple Crown Winner, Secretariat. Our Mims Retirement Haven, located in rural Bourbon County, is now home to many retired brood mares. Call Jeanne Mirabito at 859-227-6304 for a tour. Donations are welcome. Paris also offers a variety of food and shopping experiences. So take time to visit Paris, Kentucky in beautiful Bourbon County. It is worth the trip!
radCliFF / Fort knox
Radcliff / Fort Knox is known as the home of the nation’s gold depository. Take Exit 102 off I-65 for the 12-mile drive to the area. You can see the gold vault, but only from the road! Visit the General George Patton Museum for the finest collection of Patton artifacts in the world.
sHelbyville
Shelby County is known as the “Saddlebred Horse Capital of the World.” Acres and acres of rolling hills, black fences and horses of many breeds dot the landscape surrounding Shelbyville. For the equine enthusiast, Shelby County offers some of the most exciting competitions in the nation. The Shelbyville Horse Show held in early August at the Shelby County Fairgrounds and the Shelby County Fair Horse Show, as well as many other horse shows throughout the year, all make for a lot of “purebred” fun.
OLDHAM... The Farm Tour Capital of KYA Real Life Show & Tell
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Award-winning Exhibits
Tickets at LOUISVILLEZOO.ORG
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sHepHerdsville
Shepherdsville located in Bullitt County, 17 miles south of Louisville is the start of the Bourbon Trail. Jim Beam Distillery is just 2 minutes off I-65 at the Clermont exit, where you can have a weekend getaway or a week long adventure.
Points of Interest: Bernheim Forest • Kart Kountry • Hawks View Gallery & Cafe • Wight-Meyer & Brooks Hill Wineries
versailles / millville / midway / nonesuCH
Nestled in the heart of the Bluegrass thoroughbred tradition is Versailles in Woodford County. View magnificent horse farms as you drive on U.S. 60 or detour onto KY 1681 to enjoy one of Kentucky’s most beautiful scenic byways. Stroll along historic tree lined streets in Midway, Nonesuch and Versailles while you enjoy the antique shops, specialty shops and cozy cafe’s. Former President Bush and Queen Elizabeth II continue to visit these quaint towns and beautiful countryside.
Weird Law in Maryland It’s illegal to mistreat oysters
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warsaw / sparta / glenCoe
Gallatin County is the hub of motorsport racing in Kentucky. The Kentucky Speedway, a high speed tri-oval, is home to numerous auto racing events throughout the year. This sporting event will attract many who just love anything “racing”. Gallatin County attracts premium boaters and fishermen. Located on the Ohio River and having one of the most beautiful marinas in the state, it’s a fisherman’s dream destination. Warsaw is a quaint old river town with many scenic and historic home sites. Sparta is the home of Kentucky Speedway that lies just off I-71. Glencoe, our most northern city and home of our newest Gallatin County Park, offers walking trails, picnicking, fishing, or just a good time with nature. Located just minutes from Gallatin County are several casinos for those who love gambling, this is your dream come true.
Points of Interest: Kentucky Speedway •Warsaw Riverfront • Belterra Casino • Eagle Creek • Craig’s Creek • Ohio River • 127 Yard Sale • Historic Homes • Markland Locks & Dam • Boating, Fishing & Camping
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Winchester and Clark County enjoy a special location advantage near the I-64 and Mountain Parkway interchange. The area’s strategic location at the major highway turnoff toward the Appalachia highlands renders this region a true “gateway” between the rolling hills of the Bluegrass (Thoroughbred Country) and the mountains of Daniel Boone Forest.
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MICROTEL INN & SUITES79 Blackburn Ln.859-824-2000SUPER 8 MOTEL88 Blackburn Ln.859-824-3700
LEBANONCOUNTRY VIEW RV PARK690 E. Main St.270-692-0408HAMPTON INN OF LEBANON1125 Loretto Rd.270-699-4000HOLLYHILL INN459 W. Main St.270-692-2175LEBANON SUITES255 W. Main St.270-692-6663
LEXINGTONCOMFORT SUITES3060 Fieldstone Way859-296-4446COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT775 Newtown Court 859-253-4646COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT 1951 Pleasant Ridge Dr. 859-263-9090DAYS INN1987 N. Broadway859-299-1202ECONO LODGE5527 Athens-Boonesboro Rd. 859-263-5101GRIFFIN GATE MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA1800 Newtown Pike859-231-5100HILTON GARDEN INN1973 Plaudit Pl.859-757-3621HOLIDAY INN1950 Newtown Pike859-233-0512UNIVERSITY INN1229 S. Limestone St.859-278-6625
LOUISVILLEBEST WESTERN DIXIE1735 Stewarts Ave.502-449-7376
BEST WESTERN JAMESON INN1301 Kentucky Mills Dr.502-261-8100BRECKINRIDGE INN2800 Breckenridge Ln.502-456-5050CANDLEWOOD SUITES1367 Gardiner Ln.502-357-3577COMFORT INN & SUITES AIRPORT653 Phillips Ln.502-375-2233COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT100 S. Second St.502-562-0200DAYS INN AIRPORT3357 Fern Valley Rd.502-968-8124HILTON GARDEN INN EAST1530 Alliant Ave.502-297-8066HOLIDAY INN HURSTBOURNE1325 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy.502-426-2600HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS3711 Chamberlain Ln.502-814-0004LA QUINTA INN & SUITES AIRPORT4215 Preston Hwy.502-368-0007QUALITY INN & SUITES AIRPORT311 E. Gaulbert Ave.502-638-6100RAMADA INN DOWNTOWN1041 Zorn Ave.502-456-4411RESIDENCE INN DOWNTOWN33 E. Market St.502-589-8998RESIDENCE INN SPRINGHURST3500 Springhurst Commons Dr.502-412-1311SLEEP INN AIRPORT3330 Preston Hwy.502-368-9597
MT. OLIVETBLUE LICKS BATTLEFIELD SRPHighway 68859-289-5507
BELLEVUE / NEWPORTCOMFORT SUITES NEWPORT420 Riverboat Row 859-291-6700HOLIDAY INN BELLEVUE110 Landmark Dr.888-405-4329RIVERFRONT TRAVELODGE222 York St.859-291-4434
BROOKSECONOLODGE1901 E. Blue Lick Rd.502-955-1501HAMPTON INN180 Willabrook Dr.502-957-5050QUALITY INN & SUITES716 Brooks Hill Rd.502-955-6272
CARROLLTONBEST WESTERN EXECUTIVE INN10 Slumber Ln.502-732-8444CARROLLTON INN218 Main St.502-732-6905COMFORT INN141 Inn Rd.502-732-6661DAYS INNOld Hwy 227502-732-9301GENERAL BUTLER SRP1608 Old Hwy 227502-732-4384HAMPTON INN7 Slumber Ln.502-732-0700HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS147 Hospitality Way502-732-6770SUPER 8130 Slumber Ln.502-732-0252
DRY RIDGEDRY RIDGE SUITES19 Gilbert Ave.859-824-3911HAMPTON INN1200 Cull Rd.859-823-7111HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS1050 Fashion Ridge Rd.859-824-7121
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1839 Frankfort Ave.Louisville, KY 40206
Since 1858, a local landmark and a national resource: offers free guided factory & museum tours, weekdays; self-guided
museum visits Monday-Saturday. Visit www.aph.org or call
502-899-2357 for schedule.
FREE GUIDED TOURS $3.00 Offadult rate.
Limit 4 tickets. Not valid for special events. Not valid with other coupons or discounts. Must notify
in advance that you are using this discount. Must present coupon when picking up tickets.
Expires September 30, 2014
Coupon Code: WT401 W. River Rd
Louisville, KY 40202(502) 574-2992
www.belleoflouisville.org
Horses Hooch & History...It’s What
Kentucky’s All AboutDiscover the Bluegrass
Daily tours • Custom toursKY Derby • Bourbon • Wine
Blue Grass Tours(859) 252-5744
www.bluegrasstours.com
Daily Horse Farm Tour - $35
Horses Hooch & History Tour $95
Custom Tours Please Call
15% OFFSPA Treatments
25% OFFAlpaca Garments
and Gi� Items
3rd NightFREE
Mid-week Stay
Maple Hill ManorBed & Breakfast
Alpaca & Llama Farm2941 Perryville Rd., US 150
Springfi eld, KY 400691.800.886.7546
www.maplehillmanor.com
$2Off Admission
www.kygmc.org • 606-564-5865215 Sutton St., Maysville, KY
Expires December 31, 2014
1841 Taylor Ave.Louisville, KY 40213
502-855-6342
Online Promo Code: WTGKG
$10 OFFMEGA ZIPS
Coupon must be redeemed at time of reservation.Not valid for cash back. Expires April 30, 2015.
May be used for up to 8 people.Not valid with any other discount or offer.
Not valid for Early Bird Special rate.
www.travelbullitt.org
Free Souvenir Glass with Completion
Redeem Passport at Cattleman’s Roadhouse in Shepherdsville.
pecial “Where To Go Offer”Purchase a BBAK Gift Certifi cate and
receive a BONUS Gift Certifi cate for $25 for each $100 value purchased.
For questions or to place an order, please call Monday-Friday, (9am-5pm): 502-638-0665.
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1841 Taylor Ave.Louisville, KY 40213
502-855-6342
Expires October 26, 2014.May be used for up to 8 people.
Not valid with any other discount or offer.
$2 OFFTRAM TOUR
Online Promo Code: WTGT2
CALL US TODAY TO GET YOUR DISCOUNT ADDED
1-888-879-8646
$3.00 Offadult rate.
Limit 4 tickets. Not valid for special events. Not valid with other coupons or discounts. Must notify
in advance that you are using this discount. Must present coupon when picking up tickets.
Expires September 30, 2014
Coupon Code: WT401 W. River Rd
Louisville, KY 40202(502) 574-2992
www.belleoflouisville.org1839 Frankfort Ave.Louisville, KY 40206
Since 1858, a local landmark and a national resource: offers free guided factory & museum tours, weekdays; self-guided
museum visits Monday-Saturday. Visit www.aph.org or call
502-899-2357 for schedule.
FREE GUIDED TOURS
15% OFFSPA Treatments
25% OFFAlpaca Garments
and Gi� Items
3rd NightFREE
Mid-week Stay
Maple Hill ManorBed & Breakfast
Alpaca & Llama Farm2941 Perryville Rd., US 150
Springfi eld, KY 400691.800.886.7546
www.maplehillmanor.com
Horses Hooch & History...It’s What
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BEREA TOURIST COMMISSION3 Artist Circle • Berea, KY 40403800-598-5263www.berea.com
CARROLLTON-CARROLL COUNTY TOURISM 515 Highland Ave. • Carrollton, KY 41008800-325-4290 or 502-732-7036www.visitcarrolltonky.com
DANVILLE-BOYLE COUNTY CVB105 E. Walnut St. • Danville, KY 40422859-236-7794www.danvillekentucky.comELIZABETHTOWN TOURISM & CONVENTION BUREAU1030 North Mulberry St. • Elizabethtown, KY 42701270-765-2175www.touretown.comFRANKFORT-FRANKLIN COUNTY TOURIST & CONVENTION COMMISSION100 Capital Ave. • Frankfort, KY 40601800-960-7200www.visitfrankfort.comGEORGETOWN-SCOTT COUNTY TOURISM COMMISSIONP.O. Box 825 • Georgetown, KY 40324888-863-8600 or 502-863-2547www.georgetownky.com
GRANT COUNTY TOURISM COMMISSION1116 Fashion Ridge Rd. • Dry Ridge, KY 41035800-382-7117 or 859-824-3451www.grantcokytourism.com
GRAYSON COUNTY TOURISM COMMISSION425 South Main • Leitchfield, KY 42754270-259-2735www.graysoncountytourism.comHARRODSBURG-MERCER COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSION488 Price Ave. • Harrodsburg, KY 40330800-335-9192 or 859-734-2364www.harrodsburgky.comLEBANON TOURIST & CONVENTION COMMISSION239 N. Spalding Ave., Ste 200 • Lebanon, KY 40033270-692-0021www.visitlebanonky.com & www.HeartOfKentucky.com
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Thousands of people from all around the world have visited Pike County, Kentucky to immerse themselves one of America’s most interesting historical destinations, Hatfield and McCoy Feud Country. Pike County is home to most of the significant Hatfield-McCoy feud sites, and as a result of the recent spike in the feud’s popularity, Pikeville/Pike County offers two types of tours of these sites.The Hatfield-McCoy Driving Tour is a self-guided tour, which includes all of the sites, both in Kentucky and West Virginia, of the feud. An optional Hatfield-McCoy Driving Tour CD is available for purchase below and in our store at the Hampton Inn on 831 Hambley Blvd, Pikeville. The audio CD serves as a tour guide for the feud sites, and offers professional voice talent and music, which spices up the already wonderful tour. See the sites where the feuding actually took place. Get your photo at the Randolph McCoy homeplace where the New Years Eve attack occurred, or in front of “Preacher Anse” Hatfield’s cabin where the infamous hog trial transpired, also the location where Roseanna and Johnse fell in forbidden love.Hatfield-McCoy Guided Tours are also available, which feature a professional historian on an air-conditioned bus that takes you to each feud site within Pikeville City. This tour allows visitors to ask questions and learn more about feud lore in the area where the feuding happened.
Pike County features a wealth of lodging options for any budget. The Hilton Garden Inn, as well as the Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn and Landmark Inn are conveniently located in Pikeville City. Also located in Pikeville are two economy hotels, Brookshire Inn, which is located within walking distance to shopping areas, and the Hatfield McCoy Lodge at the Riverside, which is a short drive to the Pikeville feud sites.
For more information on the Hatfield-McCoy Feud Tours and packages contact Pike County Tourism CVB at (800) 844-7453. Tour schedule is subject to change. Tours leave out from the Pike County Tourism Office in the Hampton Inn off of 831 Hambley Blvd., Pikeville KY.
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1st and 3rd Tuesday of each MonthFront Porch Pickin’ at the Lawrence County Community Center, Bulldog Lane. For more information call 606-638-4875.July 3-4Enjoy the Old Joe Clark Bluegrass Festival at the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center. For more information call 800-765-7464 or visit www.renfrovalley.com.July 4July 4th Celebration in Louisa City Park. For more information call 606-638-9889.July 4-6Red Hill Horse Camp in Livingston, KY. Horseback trail riding, wagon rides, camping and more. Call 606-308-5900 or visit www.redhillhorsecamp.com for more information.July 12A Day Out With Dad Family Event in Carter County. Bird House Building, Face Painting, Story Time, Fishing (poles provided), Corn Hole + Door Prizes & Giveaways PLUS Free Hotdog lunch from 11-1. Call 606-474-6686 or visit www.carter.ca.uky.edu for more information.July 17-19Visit Olive Hill for the Shriners’ Bluegrass Festival. Dr. Ralph Stanley, Ralph II, Seldom Scene, Spinney Brothers, Mountain Heart, The Tommy Webb Band, Ned Crisp, Big Ugly Bluegrass Band, Black Powder Express, The Velvet Blue, Larry Sparks, Laurel River Line, and more! Call 606-286-5584 or visit www.shrinersbluegrassfestival.com for more information.July 19Livingston River Day in Livingston, KY. Come join in the fun along the beautiful Rockcastle River including Wacky Boat Races, Duck Race, music, triathlon and more. For more information call 606-453-2061.July 21 -27Pioneer Life Week is dedicated to the Revolutionary War, The War of 1812 and the settlement of lands around the Ohio River, re-enactors, musical entertainment and many historical programs bring this rich heritage back to life. Call 606-286-4411 or visit www.parks.ky.gov for more information.July 30 - August 2Lawrence County Fair ‘An Old Fashioned Fair’ in the LC Industrial Park. Call 606-624-7145 for more information.August 1 & 2Annual Carter County US 60 Yard Sale is one of the largest yard sales in Kentucky, stretching for miles of Carter County, from the Boyd County line to the Rowan County line. One might find a variety of treasures at this annual event. For more information call 606-474-8740 or visit www.heartoftheparks.com.August 16Smalltown America Festival in Mt. Sterling, KY. 5K, Car Show, Arts Festival, Cornhole Tournament. I-64 at Exit 110. For more information visit www.mtsterlingtourism.com or call 866-415-7439.
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asHland
Throughout the year, Ashland offers a pleasing blend of history, culture, scenic venues, outdoor recreation and annual festivals, guaranteed to provide you with true Southern Hospitality! Ashland is minutes from I-64 and a direct link on the colorful US 23-Country Music Highway. This accessibility makes Ashland a perfect stop for your travels.
Points of Interest: Poage Landing • Central Park • The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center • Pendleton Art Center
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August 29-31Livingston Homecoming off I-75, exit 49 in downtown Livingston, KY. Call 606-453-2061 for more information. Call 606-528-6342 or visit www.knahm.org for more information.August 30-316th Annual Kentucky Native American Heritage Museum Honoring Our Veterans Powwow at Phillips Farm in Corbin, KY. September 3-6Carter Caves Fraley Mountain Music Festival with traditional musical instruments such as the dulcimer, fiddle and guitar are used to tell stories about a life long ago. For more information call 800-325-0059.September 5-7Lawrence County Septemberfest is a Street Festival in Louisa, KY. Call 606-471-3600 for more information.September 12-14Old Time Machinery & Antique Show is a favorite for heritage enthusiasts, held during the 2nd weekend of September every year. Find treasures that have been given to us by our ancestors. Call 606-474-8189 for more information.September 27Tygart Gorge & Arches Hike is approximately a 9-mile excursion on moderately difficult terrain. For more information call 800-325-0059.September 27-28Heritage Harvest Tour is a Driving Tour of KY Rt. 3 in Lawrence & Body Counties. For more information call 606-673-9497.October 11Blaine Autumn Fest in downtown Blaine, KY. Call 606-652-3124 for more information.October WeekendsFallsburg Haunted House every weekend in October in downtown Fallsburg, KY. For more information call 606-686-3030.
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Whether your stay is for an hour, a day, or a lifetime—Barbourville is great place to be anytime of the year! Enjoy our charming downtown, arts and heritage events, a water park, RV camping, walking trails, the Redbud Quilters Garden, the historical museum and a variety of festivals other activities held throughout each season!
Points of Interest: Dr. Thomas Walker State Park • Civil War Interpretive Park • Redbud Festival & Heritage Living Event • Appalachian Fire Muster • Battle of Barbourville • Daniel Boone Festival • Knox Historical Museum • Kentucky Communities Crafts Village • Brickyard Waves Park • Union College Corbin
The Corbin exits off I-75 are the closest access points to 5,600-acre Laurel River Lake. Corbin sits on the shores of this beautiful lake. Within an hour’s drive are six state and national parks, countless attractions, and high adventures such as hiking, camping or golf.
Points of Interest: Cumberland Falls State Resort Park • Harland Sanders Museum and Café • Corbin Railroad Museum
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Campground • Jenny Wiley Outdoor Theatre • Hiking TrailsBiking • Birding • Boating • Canoeing • Fishing • GolfNature Center • Picnicking • Playgrounds • Swimming
Come and enjoy a fantastic meal at the Music Highway Grill. You will enjoy some contemporary classics such as buffalo strips or mozzarella sticks, and don’t forget to try our chicken quesadilla or fried green tomatoes. You will also find Jenny Wiley specialties like sirloin steak and pork chops. Try Kentucky favorites fried
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Cumberland / benHam / lynCH
We would like to welcome you to visit our beautiful scenic area in the majestic mountains of Southeast Kentucky. You will enjoy Kingdom Come State Park, the highest park in the state at 2,700 ft. which hosts some of the most extraordinary natural rock formations in the state. Cumberland is the “Black Bear Capital of Kentucky” and we do host the Annual Kentucky Black Bear Festival the second weekend in May, the annual Kingdom Come Swappin’ Meetin’ the first full weekend in October at the Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College.
Points of Interest: Black Mountain - Highest point in Kentucky • Kingdom Come State Park • Little Shepherd Trail • Godbey Appalachian Center • Sleepy Hollow Golf Course • Black Mountain Recreational Trailhead • Kentucky Coal Mining Museum • Benham School House Inn • Lynch Depot
Hazard
Come Home to the Mountains! If You Can’t Stop, Smile as You Go By. Hazard is the home of the Black Gold Festival and the Greater Hazard Area Performing Arts Series. All trails in Hazard and Perry County lead to adventure and excitement. Trails for your personal adventure include walking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, ATV/dirt bikes, quilt-block tours and specialty shopping.
Harlan
Harlan is one of Kentucky’s most ruggedly beautiful mountain areas. It’s paradise for hikers and campers. The most spectacular scenery is along the Little Shepherd Trail, winding for 38 miles along the crest of the 2,800 foot-high Pine Mountain.
london
Walk over the famous “Wilderness Road” (in Levi Jackson State Park) where over 200,000 pioneers traveled to Kentucky during the twenty years from 1775 to 1796. McHarque’s Mill, a restored water-powered grist mill, features a world class collection of millstones. The Mountain Life Museum, with its pioneer settlement, and Indian artifacts and camping, offer London’s visitors an abundance of things to do.
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Enjoy a variety of things to do at Yatesville State Park, a 2,300 acre mountain reservoir, popular with anglers
and recreational boaters alike.
Yatesville Lake State Park 2667 Pleasant Ridge Road
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louisa
Founded in 1823, Louisa / Lawrence County is located off the US 23-Country Music Highway and home to Yatesville Lake State Park. During the Civil War, President James Garfield occupied Louisa form December 1861 until the war was over. Louisa is also home to Fred M. Vinson, the 13th Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Festivals include an Old Fashion County Fair, 1st weekend in August and one of the largest Eastern KY Festivals, Lawrence County Septemberfest, held the first weekend after Labor Day each year.
moreHead
Morehead is a great area for outdoor recreation. It is best known for Cave Run Lake with 8270 acres and 166 miles of shoreline. Some call it Kentucky’s “best kept secret”. This scenic lake is outstanding for sailing and fishing. Cave Run is surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest. While visiting Morehead, don’t miss the fascinating collection at the Kentucky Folk Art Center on 1st Street which is home to artwork constructed from found objects made by renowned Kentucky Folk artists.
Points of Interest: Cave Run Lake • Kentucky Folk Art Center • Morehead State University • Daniel Boone National Forest • Eagle Trace Golf Course
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mt. sterling
Nestled between the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and the Kentucky Bluegrass Region, our charming downtown is unique with an art gallery, gift shops, and restaurants. Play a round of golf at Old Silo, one of Kentucky’s Best Public Golf Courses or take a tour at the official candy of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby factory, Ruth Hunt Candy.
mt. vernon / renFro valley
Renfro Valley is Kentucky’s Country Music Capital. For over 50 years, Renfro Valley has offered the very best in good wholesome family fun. It all began here in 1939 with John Lair’s radio broadcasts. Stage shows feature a wide range of country music and concerts by country’s brightest stars. You will be clapping your hands, stomping your feet or holding your sides with laughter.
paintsville
The Paintsville area is known as the birth place of country music queen Loretta Lynn, the “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” You will find directions to her childhood home, Butcher Hollow, at the Paintsville visitor center. Beautiful Paintsville Lake, with its steep, rocky cliffs and wooded coves, is perfect for boating, skiing, and fishing. Don’t miss the nearby Mountain Home Place, a living history village depicting the rugged way of life on the Appalachian plateau in the mid-1800’s. Costumed interpreters go about their day-to-day chores.
pikeville
Travel back in time and visit six restored sites of the most famous feud of all time! The Hatfields and McCoys began their feud in 1865 and continued for twenty years! We celebrate our Appalachian heritage in the spring with the Hillbilly Days Festival in downtown Pikeville. Historic Pike County is home to various museums, such as the Railroad Museum, Heritage Museum, various historical homes, and Dils Cemetery,
Enjoy Hiking, Cycling, and Horseback Riding on the Dawkins Line Rail Trail.
At Butcher Hollow in Johnson County, visitors can tour the homeplace of country music stars Loretta Lynn and Crystal
Gayle.
Music, golfing, fishing, hiking, camping, antique shopping, local eateries, and more…enjoy it all in Paintsville, KY!
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where members of the McCoy family are buried. Come experience our Highlands hospitality and take home a treasure trove of memories.
prestonsburg
Prestonsburg, the “Star City of Kentucky,” has set the stage with star performances at the Mountain Arts Center, Jenny Wiley Theatre, the East Kentucky Fair and the Kentucky Highland Folk Festival. Enjoy star lodging, dining, hospitality and specialty shopping.
Points of Interest: East Kentucky Science Center & Planetarium • Jenny Wiley Festival • Ranier Racing Museum • Samuel May House • Thunder Ridge Racing & Entertainment Complex • US 23 Country Music Highway Yard Sale
red river gorge area
The U. S. Forest Service has designated 13,000 acres of the Daniel Boone National Forest as a National geologic area in recognition of its unique natural features. Vacationing families enjoy canoeing, backpacking, rock climbing and picnicking in the Red River Gorge. See the splendor of the forest by taking a hike on one of the many trails.
williamsburg
Williamsburg is located 11 miles north of the Kentucky-Tennessee border at Exit 11 on I-75. The city is a great access point for both Cumberland Falls and The Big South Fork Recreation Areas. New to Williamsburg is the Hal Rogers Family Entertainment Center, complete with a water park. When arriving from the north or south, stop at their large tourism center for all your local attractions information.
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Battle of Big HillBattle of Big Hill - Jackson County, McKee, Kentucky. The Battle of Big Hill reenactment will be held again this year in Jackson County, Kentucky with both a change of date and venue. Previous years have seen the BoBH held at the Jackson Energy Farm on the third weekend of August, but a variety of circumstances have led to the decision to move the reenactment to the north entrance of McKee on US HWY 421 on the fourth weekend of August. This situation will hopefully make the venue more accessible to travelers, and the fourth Saturday of August falls on the 23rd this year, corresponding with the historical date of the original battle.Another reason for bringing visitors to the north entrance of McKee is to promote the establishment of our new hiking and equestrian trailhead, the Big Turtle Trailhead, which now connects McKee city limits with the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. We invite everyone to learn more about our new trailhead so you may plan an excursion on future visits.The Battle of Big Hill reenactment opens to the public at 10:00 am Saturday morning with various events including the Ladies Tea at 1:00 pm, the battle reenactment at 3:00, and the Civil War Ball at 8:00 pm. The Civil War Ball will be held at Bond Memorial Park in south McKee under the picnic shelters next to the ball park. Bond Memorial Park in McKee is home each year to Family Fun Night, a kid-oriented festival that starts at 4:00 pm. We invite reenactors and spectators to join us for Family Fun Night after the battle, and to stay for the Civil War Ball, which will feature the renowned musicianship of Jackson County natives Gene Gatts and Ralph Marcum. You may expect all usual amenities.After the reenactment, a memorial recognition will be held for the late Ronnie Robinson, who was instrumental in helping to organize reenactors for the Battle of Big Hill at its inception.On Sunday, August 24, the reenactment opens to the public at 12:00 noon, with a second battle to be held at 3:00 pm.To keep up with this and other events in Jackson County, join the Jackson County Tourism Facebook Group and browse our website: www.visitjacksoncountyky.com
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MT. STERLING-MONTGOMERY COUNTY TOURIST & CONVENTION COMMISSION126 West Main St. • Mt. Sterling, KY 40353859-498-8732www.mtsterlingtourism.com
MT. VERNON-ROCKCASTLE COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSIONP.O. Box 1467 • Mount Vernon, KY 40456800-252-6685 or 606-256-9814www.mtvernontourism.com
PAINTSVILLE TOURIST COMMISSIONP.O. Box 809 • Paintsville, KY 41240606-297-1408www.visitpaintsvilleky.comPIKEVILLE-PIKE COUNTY TOURISM COMMISSIONP.O. Box 809 • Pikeville, KY 41502800-844-7453 or 606-432-5063www.tourpikecounty.comPOWELL COUNTY TOURISM COMMISSIONP.O. Box 1028 • Stanton, KY 40380606-663-1161www.powellcountytourism.comPRESTONSBURG CVB113 South Central Ave., Ste. 201 • Prestonsburg, KY 41653606-886-1341www.prestonsburgky.orgWILLIAMSBURG TOURISM COMMISSIONP.O. Box 2 • Williamsburg, KY 40769800-552-0530www.williamsburgky.com/tourism
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July 4July 4th Celebration at Barren River Lake State Resort Park including patriotic crafts and games, live entertainment followed by the fireworks display. For more information call 1-800-325-0057 or visit www.parks.ky.gov.July 4Visit our July 4th Homecoming Celebration for music, food and activities on the lawn of the historic Thomas House in downtown Horse Cave. For more information call 270-218-0386 or visit online at www.kygetaway.comJuly 5Fireworks over Lake Cumberland at the State Dock, Jamestown. Call 270-343-2525 for more information.July 11, 18 & 25, August 7, 14, 21 & 28, September 4, 11, 18 & 25Bluegrass Jam Session on Thursday nights at the Historic Thomas House in downtown Horse Cave. For more information call 270-218-0386 or go to www.kygetaway.com.July 1218th Annual Duncan Hines Festival at Chaney’s Dairy Barn features live music, baking contest, hayride and pony rides, inflatables, duck pond, movie on the barnside afterward. For more information visit www.duncanhinesfestival.com.July 12Join the BG Gauntlet Mud Run at Phil Moore Park. Visit www.bggauntlet.com for more information.July 17-1933rd National Corvette Homecoming at the Sloan Convention Center. For more information visit www.corvettehomecoming.com.July 26Christmas in July at Hendricks Creek Resort. Decorating contest of houseboat owner/renters for prizes, in a Christmas Theme. Call 888-321-4000 or visit www.hendrickscreekresort.com for more information.July 26Beatle Madness at SKyPAC, Orchestra Kentucky retro series, 7:30pm. Call 270-846-2426 or visit www.orchestrakentucky.com for more information.July 27-31Come by and watch the National Soap Box Derby Rallies at Phil Moore Park. Visit www.ndr.com for more information.August 7-10World’s Longest Yard Sale – Hwy 127 Sale in Jamestown & Russell Springs, KY. This awesome sale stretches from Michigan to Alabama and runs right through Jamestown & Russell Springs.August 8Stop by the art galleries around down during the Bowling Green Gallery Hop. Like us on facebook for more information at www.facebook.com/BGgalleryHop.August 9Lake Cumberland Raft Up at State Dock, Jamestown, KY. t’s a lake-wide raft up with “Parrots of the Carribbean” - a Jimmy Buffet tribute band, performing on the party barge in the afternoon. Call 270-343-2525 for more information.
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August 15-16The 11th Annual lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival. If you go to only one Bluegrass Festival this year, make it this one! Call 270-343-2525 for more informationAugust 15-24Dale Hollow Lake Marina Association is hosting their second Poker Run of the year. Two playing cards are available – East and/or West. Compete in a weekend or take the entire 10 days. Prizes based upon entries and cost per had $20. Visit www.hendrickscreekresort.com or call 888-321-4000 for more information.August 23Mud Happens at Phil Moore Park at 8 am. Registration $40. Visit www.mudhappensfec.com for more information.August 23Visit the Historic Railpark & Train Museum for Spirit at the Depot, a benefit for Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Call 270-781-1180 or visit www.bbbsky.com for more information.August 23Finding Your Family Story at the Cave City Convention Center. Everyone has a story, but it doesn’t begin with us. Spend the day learning to research and discover clues to your ancestry. Pre-registration required by August 15, 2014. $40 Registration fee. Call 270-773-3131 for more information.August 28Stop by the National Corvet Museum for the NMC 20th Anniversary and Corvette Caravan to celebrate the grand opening of NMC Motorsports Park. Call 270-781-7973 or visit us online at www.corvettemuseum.org or www.corvettecaravan.com for more information.August 30Lake Cumberland Labor Day Celebration at the State Dock, Jamestown, KY. Celebrate the last big holiday of the summer with a live band all night! Call 270-343-2525 for more information.September 4-7Enjoy Balloons, Tunes and BBQ at the Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport. For more information visit www.balloonstunesbbq.com.September 5-7Stop by the Beech Bend Raceway for the Holley LS Fest featuring drag racing, 3S challenge, show-n-shine and more. Call 270-781-7634 or visit www.lsfest.com for more information.September 5-7Lake Cumberland Poker Run. Ranked Top 10 Poker Run in the US! This is all about fast boats, great food and live music! Call 270-343-2525 or visit www.lakecumberlandpokerrun.net for more information.September 12-14Hart County Civil War days is dedicated to the county’s Civil War heritage. For more information call 270-524-4752 or visit www.visitmunforville.com.September 13Join us at Skeleton’s Lair Scream Park for the KY Zombie Mud Run. Visit www.kyzombiemudrun.com for more information.September 13Visit the South Union Shaker Village for Music on the Farm from 2 - 5 pm for live music, afternoon dessert, and Chaney’s ice cream. Call 270-542-4167 or visit www.shakermuseum.com for more information.
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During the Civil War, Bowling Green was the Confederate Capital of Kentucky and now is known as the Corvette Capital of the world. Its historic downtown dates back to 1798. Some points of interest are The Corvette Museum and Kentucky Museum which showcases much of Kentucky’s history through photographs, manuscripts, and artifacts; as well as, an original log home decorated with authentic 1830’s furnishings.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, all information is subject to change. Please call ahead to verify dates, times and schedules!
September 19-20Horse Cave celebrates its rich heritage each September with a local festival. The event is particularly well known for its musical entertainment, from rock & roll to gospel. For more information call 270-786-2680 or go to www.horsecaveky.com.September 20Trashmaster’s Classic Lakeshore Cleanup at the Barren River Lake State Resort Park followed by Barren River Lake’s 50th Birthday and the Kentucky State Park’s 90th Birthday afterwards. For more information call 1-800-325-0057 or visit www.parks.ky.gov.September 25-28Antique Wooden Boat Show at the State Dock Marina in Jamestown, KY. Come on out and see the best classic boats on display! Call 270-343-2525 for more information.September 27Dale Hollow Lake Shorline Clean-Up. Free picnic to follow the morning clean up. Check in at Hendricks Creek Resort to participate. Call 888-321-4000 or visit www.hendrickscreekresort.com for more information.September 27Come by and join the Bowling Green International Festival at Circus Square Park. For more information visit www.bginternationalfest.com.
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The community was originally settled at the juncture of the Cumberland River and the South Fork River. It was called Point Isabele, the town was renamed for General Ambrose Burnside who established a camp there during the war. A sign at the edge of town declares Burnside “Birthplace of Boy Scouts of America”, and an official state historical society marker commemorates the troop. In 2005, Burnside became the only town in Pulaski County to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages by the drink in qualified establishments. Since then, Burnside annexed several miles of shoreline along Lake Cumberland in order to include Lee’s Ford Marina, allowing it to sell alcohol.
Campbellsville
Campbellsville and Taylor County are located in the heart of Central Kentucky. One of the area’s greatest recreational attractions is Green River Lake, which offers some of the finest fishing and boating in the state. Campbellsville is host to one of the biggest 4th of July celebrations in the state. More than 25,000 people turn out for fireworks, country music concerts, and more. Historic downtown Campbellsville offers 190 businesses and services.
Cave City
Cave City is the gateway to Mammoth Cave National Park, a U.S. Biosphere reserve and a World Heritage Site. There are many above ground attractions including water sports, a Wild West show, horseback riding, miniature golf, go carts, water slide, several museums and a Downtown Antique and Collectable District. Cave City offers more activities than you can do in one day!
Points of Interest: Mammoth Cave National Park • Kentucky Action Park • Jesse James Riding Stables • Guntown Mountain • Hillbilly Hound Fun Park • Crystal Onyx • Dinosaur World
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Located 18 miles south of Bowling Green, Franklin was used as a dueling ground by Sam Houston and others until 1827. Because of a surveyor’s mistake and questionable ownership of a piece of land called the Kentucky-Tennessee Triangular Jag, the area was a safe place for duelists to avoid the law.
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Your perfect weekend getaway awaits you in Glasgow, Kentucky. Twelve miles south of Glasgow is Barren River Lake State Resort Park. A beautiful 10,000-acre lake, perfect for houseboats and pontoons, surrounded by rolling hills and a 2,000-acre hardwood forest. The Glasgow Highland Games, a Scottish Heritage & Family Celebration, takes place at the end of May. Come enjoy Highland Dancing, Bagpipes, professional and amateur athletics. Points of Interest: Barren River State Park • Ft. Williams • Brigadoon Nature Preserve • South Central KY Cultural Center • Historic Plaza Theatre • Mammoth Cave National Park • Ralphie’s Fun Center
Weird Law in Ohio It’s illegal to fish for whales on Sundays.
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Horse Cave
From “down home” to “down under” the city of Horse Cave is an intriguing area in Kentucky, featuring two major caves. Horse Cave is home to the Kentucky Repertory Theatre and unique downtown shops and restaurants. At Kentucky Down Under, visitors can explore Kentucky Caverns and experience a bit of the Australian Outback. The American Cave Museum, located in downtown Horse Cave, features state-of-the-art exhibits, complete with living exhibit, Hidden River Cave.
somerset & lake Cumberland area
Lake Cumberland, one of Kentucky’s largest and most popular lakes, provides anglers and boating enthusiasts with record-breaking fish and breathtaking scenery. With over 1,200 miles of shoreline nestled in the southern region of the state, opportunities abound both on and off the water. The heritage and history of the counties bordering the lake can be discovered at the Mill Springs Civil War Battlefield, the National Cemetery and Mill Springs Park, home of the world’s largest working waterwheel. Restaurants provide cuisine to satisfy all tastes, especially those seeking our “home-style cooking”. Many galleries and museums display artifacts and items distinctive to our region. Cultural interests include theatre productions, annual festivals, car and boat shows and concerts featuring all genres of music. Works of local artisans and craftsmen are readily available at many of the stores in our area. Overnight accommodations range from turn-of-the-century bed and breakfasts to rustic cabins and cottages to state-of-the-art resorts, hotels and motels. Make your plans today to visit with us soon. We’re certain you’ll want to come back. We’re close to home…and not far from Heaven.
Points of Interest: General Burnside State Park• Mill Springs Battlefield • Mill Springs Mill • Big South Fork Railway
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Barren River Lake State Resort Park 1149 State Park Rd • Lucas, KY
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monroe County - Tompkinsville / Gamaliel / FounTain Run
Monroe County is located in the Beautiful Pennyrile Region of Kentucky adjacent to the Tennessee border. The rural county offers great recreational opportunities, particularly along the Cumberland and Barren Rivers, as well as a sense of hospitality that can only be found in the slower-paced lifestyle of rural Kentucky. While in Monroe County, visit Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site, one of the oldest churches in the state (also the site of the Heritage Festival), and Mt. Vernon Church, built by freed slaves before the Civil War. You also may want to sample our famous barbecue, watch a game of “rolley-hole,” a marble game unique to the area, or go hunting of fishing in Monroe’s scenic woodlands and waterways.
Points of Interest: Cumberland River Ferry • Hunting • Fishing • Golfing • Festivals • Old Mulkey Meetinghouse • Historic Landmarks • Monroe County Marble Superdome montiCello-wayne County
Monticello/Wayne County, located on the Heart of Lake Cumberland, offers more ramp access than any other Lake bordering county and all the great recreational opportunities that comes with it. Take a day off the water and enjoy several unique attractions that include Mill Springs Park, which offers unmatched scenic beauty, picnic areas and an overshot waterwheel that is the world’s largest still in operation. Mill Springs Mill is on the National Register of Battlefields and is less than a mile of both the West-Metcalfe House and the Brown-Lanier place, as both served as Civil War headquarters and hospitals. Wayne County has two of the finest commercial marinas on the Lake in Beaver Creek and Conley Bottom; both are ready to serve the needs of water enthusiasts and their families. Come visit Wayne County where families come to stay, play and enjoy the day, or days.
Points of Interest: Heart of Lake Cumberland Spring Fest • Cornbread Festival • Pittsburg Marine Fishing Tournament • US 127 Yard Sale • Lake Cumberland Poker Run
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Scenic McCreary County is located in southern Kentucky within the Daniel Boone National Forest and the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. This affords locals and visitors a unique opportunity to experience, explore and enjoy nature first hand! McCreary County shares Cumberland Falls, the “Niagara of the South”, with neighboring Whitley County. The Falls is the largest south of Niagara Falls and east of the Mississippi and features the only active moonbow in the western hemisphere. We also boast a scenic railway to take you deep into the heart of what once was coal country, two restored coal camps providing tours and cultural and historical programs, and vast offerings in outdoor recreation.
Weird Law in Georgia It’s illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole.
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Scottsville, located in South Central Kentucky, is a convenient 20 minute drive off I-65, 20 miles south east of Bowling Green, KY, 50 miles north of Nashville, TN, and only 12 miles from beautiful Barren River Lake State Park. As you walk through the revitalized downtown Scottsville with brick sidewalks, park benches, and lamp posts, or drive throughout Allen County, you’ll enjoy the friendly hometown atmosphere, good food, great natural scenery and interesting shops and activities. We’re home of the original Dollar General Store, the newly built Center for Courageous Kids, Barefoot Republic, and Mennonite Community. Scottsville hosts many yearly festivals including the Spring Jacksonian and Grandest Ole Opry, Dumont Hill Civil War reenactment, downtown summer concerts, Invasion of the Scarecrows Festival, Hometown Christmas Festival and Parade.
Points of Interest: Barren River Lake • Hunting • Fishing • Antiques • Historical Landmarks
Weird Law in Nevada It is illegal to drive a camel on the highway.
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Experience Park Mammoth Resort, a historic 2,000 acre property in the heart of the scenic Caves, Lakes, and Corvettes region of Kentucky. The resort includes 18 holes of regulation golf, shooting sports, a 100 guest room lodge, two restaurants, winery, spa treatments and conference center. We welcome you with the comfort, amenities and warm, personal hospitality that you expect from a destination resort. Let us host your next function!
22850 Louisville Rd.Park City, KY 42160
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BURNSIDECUMBERLAND COVE COTTAGES620 Coomer Rd.606-561-4215
SANDERS MOTEL7892 US 27606-561-4327
SOUTH FORK CABINS56 Narrows Rd.606-561-4704
BRONSTONACORN & FOX INN85 Noble Oaks Dr.606-561-7755
LAKE CUMBERLAND REALTY814 Colyer Rd.606-561-5335
LAKE CUMBERLAND RESORT500 Roberts Bend Rd.606-561-5611
WOODSON BEND RESORT14 Woodson Bend Resort606-561-5300
CAVE CITYCOMFORT INN CAVE CITY801 Mammoth Cave St.270-773-2030
COMFORT INN & SUITES819 Sanders St.270-773-3335
DAYS INN OF CAVE CITY102 Gardner Ln.270-773-3101
LUCASBARREN RIVER LODGE STATE RESORT PARK1149 State Park Rd.270-646-2151
THE NARROW WAY B & B554 South Lucas Rd.270-646-2957
MONTICELLOCONELY BOTTOM RESORT736 Hwy 1275 N606-348-6351
PARK CITYDIAMOND CAVERNS RESORT & GOLF CLUB660 Doyle Rd.270-749-2891
PARK MAMMOTH RESORT22850 Louisville Rd.270-749-4101
SLADECABINS OF BIRCH HOLLOW777 Natural Bridge Rd.606-663-0005
CHOP CHESTNUT CABIN RENTALS1685 Chop Chestnut Rd.606-424-2935
HEMLOCK TRAIL CABINS415 Natural Bridge Rd.606-663-7625
LIL’ ABNER’S MOTEL1000 Natural Bridge Rd.606-663-5384
NATURAL BRIDGE CABIN COMPANY1231 Natural Bridge Rd.606-663-0283
NATURAL BRIDGE CABIN COUNTRY3435 Natural Bridge Rd.606-663-0283
NATURAL BRIDGE 5 STAR CABIN12064 Campton Rd.606-663-8858
NATURAL BRIDGE STATE RESORT PARK2135 Natural Bridge Rd.606-663-7680
RED RIVER GORGEOUS415 Natural Bridge Rd.606-663-7625
SOMERSETBEST WESTERN MID-TOWN INN & SUITES103 Jefferson Dr.606-677-9000
BUDGET INN1564 US 27606-679-1006
COMFORT INN82 Jolin Dr.606-677-1500
COUNTRY INN & SUITES515 North Hwy 27606-879-3711
DAYS INN1532 US 27606-679-6407
HAMPTON INN SOMERSET4141 South Hwy 27606-676-8855
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS240 North Hwy 27606-425-4444
KNIGHTS INN1532 US 27606-678-4195
QUALITY INN & SUITES240 North Hwy 27606-678-2023
RED ROOF INN1201 South Hwy 27606-678-8115
REGENCY INN60 South Hwy 27606-678-8121
SUPER 8601 South Hwy 27606-679-9279
STANTONABNER’S MOTEL87 E. College Ave.606-663-4379
CABINS OF BIRCH HOLLOW777 Natural Bridge Rd.606-663-0005
CHOP CHESTNUT CABIN RENTALS1685 Chop Chestnut Rd.606-424-2935
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MCCREARY COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSIONP.O. Box 62 • Whitley City, KY 42653606-376-3008www.kyvacations.comMUNFORDVILLE TOURISM COMMISSIONP.O. Box 604 • Munfordville, KY 42765888-686-3673 or 270-524-4752www.visitmunfordville.comRUSSELL COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSIONP.O. Box 64 • Russell Springs, KY 42642888-833-4220www.lakecumberlandvacation.comSIMPSON COUNTY TOURISM COMMISSIONP.O. Box 737 • Franklin, KY866-531-2040www.franklinky.comSOMERSET-PALUSKI COUNTY CVB522 Ogden St. • Somerset, KY 42501800-642-6287 or 606-679-6394www.lakecumberlandtourism.comTAYLOR COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSIONP.O.Box 4021 • Campbelsville, KY 42719800-738-4719 or 270-465-3786www.campbellsvilleky.com
BOWLING GREEN AREA CVB352 Three Springs Rd. • Bowling Green, KY 42104800-326-7465www.visitbgky.comBURNSIDE TOURISMP.O. Box 8 • Burnside, KY 42159606-561-7117www.burnsidetourism.comCAVE CITY TOURISMP.O. Box 518 • Cave City, KY 42127800-346-8908www.cavecity.comEDMONSON COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSIONP.O. Box 628 • Brownsville, KY 42210800-624-8687www.cavesandlakes.comGLASGOW-BARREN COUNTY TOURIST & CONVENTION COMMISSION118 East Public Square • Glasgow, KY 42141800-264-3161 or 270-651-3161www.visitglasgowbarren.comHART COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSIONP.O. Box 478 • Munfordville, KY 42765270-218-0386www.kygetaway.com
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ANDERSON FERRY(Hebron)859-586-5007AUGUSTA FERRY(Augusta)606-756-3291CAVE IN ROCK FERRY(Marion)618-289-4599DORENA-HICKMAN FERRY(Hickman)713-693-0210GREEN RIVER FERRY(Mammoth Cave)270-758-2166HOUCHIN FERRY(Mammoth Cave)270-758-2166
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BARREN RIVERPENINSULA MARINA(Glasgow)270-646-2223
CAVE RUN LAKECAVE RUN MARINA(Morehead)606-784-9666
DALE HOLLOW LAKEHENDRICKS CREEK RESORT(Burkesville)270-433-7172www.hendrickscreekresort.com
SULPHUR CREEK RESORT(Burkesville)270-433-7272www.sulphurcreek.com
GRAYSON LAKEGRAYSON LAKE MARINA(Grayson)606-474-4513Green River Lake
EMERALD ISLE RESORT & MARINA(Campbellsville)270-465-3412www.emeraldisleresort.com
HOLMES BEND MARINA & RESORT(Columbia)270-384-4425www.holmesbendresort.com
HERRINGTON LAKECHIMNEY ROCK MARINA(Harrodsburg)859-748-7625
KENTUCKY LAKEBIG BEAR RESORT(Benton)270-354-6414www.bigbearkentuckylake.com
LAKESIDE CAMPGROUND & MARINA(Benton)270-354-8157www.lakesidecampground.net
MOORS RESORT & MARINA(Gilbertsville)270-362-8361www.moorsresort.com
LAKE BARKLEYGREEN TURTLE BAY(Grand Rivers)270-362-8364www.greenturtlebay.com
PRIZER POINT MARINA & RESORT(Cadiz)270-522-3762www.prizerpoint.com
LAKE CUMBERLANDBURNSIDE MARINA(Burnside)606-561-4223
CONLEY BOTTOM RESORTS(Monticello)606-387-0063
WATERWAY ADVENTURES(Grand Rivers)606-348-0588www.waterway-adventures.com
LAUREL RIVER LAKEHOLLY BAY MARINA(London)606-864-6542
TAYLORSVILLE LAKETAYLORSVILLE LAKE MARINA(Taylorsville)502-477-8766www.taylorsvillelakedock.com
If you are looking to spend the day or an entire week on the water, these marinas offer everything from boat and pontoon rental to cabin rentals.
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BARREN RIVER LAKE1149 State Park RoadLucas, KY 42156-93001-800-295-1876JOHN JAMES AUDUBON3100 US Highway 41 NHenderson, KY 42419-0576270-826-5546KENTUCKY DAM VILLAGEP.O. Box 69Gilbertsville, KY 42044-0069800-295-1877LAKE BARKLEY3500 State Park Road Hwy 68Cadiz, KY 42211-0790800-295-1878MINERAL MOUND48 Finch LaneEddyville, KY 42038-0489866-904-7888PENNYRILE FOREST20781 Pennyrile Lodge RoadDawson Springs, KY 42408-9212866-427-7888
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DALE HOLLOW LAKE5970 State Park RoadBurkesville, KY 42717-97281-866-903-7888GENERAL BURNSIDE ISLAND8801 South Highway 27Burnside, KY 42519-0488606-561-4104GENERAL BUTLER1608 Highway 227Carrollton, KY 41008-0325502-732-4384LINCOLN HOMESTEAD5079 Lincoln Park RoadSpringfield, KY 40069-9504859-336-7461MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME668 Loretto RoadBardstown, KY 40004-0323502-349-6542
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