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Vacation 2017 Guide TAYLOR COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSION 325 E. MAIN ST. CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY 42718 Paid in part by the Kentucky For more information, visit CampbellsvilleKY.com Department of Travel & Tourism. Welcome to Campbellsville Home of the Green River Lake, Campbellsville University and so much more... Nestled in the heart of the Bluegrass, Campbellsville is one of Kentucky’s great destinations! With plenty to explore in the area, visitors will find a variety of activities to engage in including hiking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking, or fishing. Naturally, there are unlimited opportunities for fun on the water but on the shore you can enjoy beautiful parks, history, museums, art shops, exciting events and so much more! CONTENTS THINGS TO EXPERIENCE 2 MAP OF GREEN RIVER LAKE 20 DINING 3 BOATING 21 ATTRACTIONS 5-7 FISHING & HUNTING 22-23 FARMERS MARKET 8 GENERAL INFORMATION 24 ART & ENTERTAINMENT 9 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 25 SHOPPING 10 For more information about the ACCOMMODATIONS Campbellsville/Taylor County area: EXPERIENCE Email: [email protected], CAMPING 12 the wonders of Phone: (270) 465-3786 LODGING 13 GREEN RIVER Toll Free: (800) 738-4719 LAKE MEETING AND EVENT SPACE 16 Website: CampbellsvilleKY.com MULTI USE TRAILS 17 Get Social! MAP OF CITY 18-19 @GreenRiverLakeKY @GreenRiverLakeKY @GRLakeKY THINGS TO EXPERIENCE DINING *DELIVERY LOCAL FLAVOR CREEKSIDE RESTAURANT 1837 New Lebanon Rd | (270) 465-7777 Great Home Cooking Buffet WINTER’S DINING HALL 411 N. Columbia Ave | (270) 789-5000 Campbellsville University’s Dining Hall PHILLIPS LANES BOWLING & RESTAURANT CIVIL WAR SITES 164 Bambi St | (270) 465-2960 Follow the trails of Confederate General John Hunt Morgan and GREEN RIVER LAKE Great Homemade Burgers and Local Favorites learn what happened as Morgan and his men passed through Taylor Enjoy an 8,210 acre lake perfect for all watersports, sandy beaches, BROTHERS: 128 E. Main St | (270) 789-0011 * County. View artifacts, photographs, Civil War memorabilia and lakeside campgrounds, over 20,000 acres for hunting, full service Amazing BB-Q & Pulled Porked Sandwiches bloodstains that are still on the floor of an old Confederate hospital. marinas and beautiful scenic views! TIGERVILLE GRILL: 316 N. Columbia Ave | (270) 789-5117 Delicious Burgers and Hot Dogs DRUTHER’S: 101 N. Columbia Ave | (270) 465-3870 Breakfast served all day TABLE TOPPERS: 112 S. Jackson St. | (270) 03-4515 PIZZA Where Everything’s “Homemade” DOMINO’S PIZZA: 716 E. Broadway | (270) 789-1115 * SPECTATORS GRILL: 1293 Lone Valley Road | (270) 572-4226 LITTLE CAESARS: 625 E. Broadway | (270) 789-6789 STEAKHOUSE MR GATTI’S PIZZA: 1301 E. Broadway | (270) 789-2326 * COLTON’S STEAKHOUSE & GRILL PAPA JOHN’S: 216 N. Columbia Ave | (270) 789-4444 * 399 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 789-4745 PIZZA HUT: 730 E. Broadway | (270) 469-0968 * MEXICAN WINGS, PIZZA & THINGS: 55 Kassie Miller Dr. | New in 2017! CHARMING HISTORIC DOWNTOWN RIVER CANOEING & KAYAKING FIESTA MEXICO: 1307 E. Broadway | (270) 789-4671 FAST FOODS SHOPS & RESTAURANTS Choose from ½ day, full day or overnight trips on the Green River! GARCIA’S: 480 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-0566 Kayak, canoe, fishing boats rentals and shuttleservices are available. ARBY’S: 320 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-6060 BB-Q, Ice Cream, Antiques, Clothing, Décor, Jewelry, Gifts and PANCHO’S MEXICAN: 402 S. Central Ave | (270) 849-2310 more…Only 10 minutes from the Lake! BURGER KING: 399 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-2342 CHINESE CHICK-FIL-A: 1 University Dr, Upo 78 | (270) 789-5063 ASIAN GARDEN BUFFET HARDEE’S: 1303 E. Broadway | (270) 789-1386 100 N. Central Ave. | (270) 789-0009 HUDDLE HOUSE: 398 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 789-0002 MAGIC WOK: 726 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-0700 LEE’S FAMOUS RECIPE: 501 E. Broadway | (270) 465-3542 JAPANESE LONG JOHN SILVER’S-A&W YAMATO: 1318 E. Broadway | (270) 789-0350 399 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-2940 ICE CREAM & YOGURT MCDONALD’S: 605 E Broadway | (270) 465-6658 BASKIN ROBBINS: 545 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 789-3131 RALLY’S: 475 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-9561 DADDY YO’S FROZEN YOGURT 399 Campbellsville Byp #13 | (270) 789-4915 SONIC DRIVE-IN: 180 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 469-1222 DAIRY QUEEN: 205 Jefra Ave | (270) 465-2010 SUBWAY: 399 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-2867 SUBWAY: 1602 E. Broadway | (270) 789-0700 TRAILS COFFEE & BAKED GOODS ACCOMMODATIONS BARN QUILT DRIVING TACO BELL: 800 E. Broadway | (270) 789-4545 Enjoy over 50 miles of trails for With over 230 rooms available and 11 campgrounds offering over TOUR HARDEN COFFEE: 202 E. Main St. | (270) 572-3590 hiking, biking and horseback riding. 650 campsites there’s always a great place to stay in Taylor County! Enjoy the beauty of the county BEST DONUT: 1401 E. Broadway | (270) 465-0113 WENDY’S: 812 E. Broadway | (270) 789-6525 while admiring the work of our DUNKIN DONUTS: 504 E. Broadway | New for 2017! For more information, visit CampbellsvilleKY.com local artisans and crafters. For more information, visit CampbellsvilleKY.com 2 3 Great Music Local News Weather ® TEBBS BEND-GREEN RIVER HIESTAND HOUSE/ TAYLOR CO. MUSEUM BRIDGE BATTLEFIELD 1075 Campbellsville Bypass | (270) 789-4343 327 Tebbs Bend Rd. | (270) 789-9880 | www.tebbsbend.com Open: Hours vary, call ahead for hours of operation. www.RidingTheWave.com Open: Year Around | Admission: Free Admission: Small fee for guided tours. Concert Tickets The Battle of Tebbs Bend, July 4, Hiestand House/Taylor County Traffic Updates 1863, was “one of the most Museum is an 1813 German stone outstanding small victories in the house containing Taylor County Free Gear Civil War.” history and antiques. It is Follow the trails of Confederate surrounded by beautiful gardens, www.WVLC.com General John Hunt Morgan on this servant quarters and a spring 3 mile driving tour and learn what house. happened as Morgan and his men Local Radio Done Right! passed through Taylor County. TOLL GATE HOUSE AT GREEN RIVER CLAY HILL MEMORIAL FOREST 327 Tebbs Bend Road | (270) 789-9880 7426 Old Lebanon Rd. Open: Thurs - Sun 9AM - 5PM | Admission: Free (270) 465-9570 | www.clayhillforest.org The Toll Gate House, stop (1A) on Open: Year Around | Admission: Free the Tebbs Bend Driving Tour, Clay Hill Farm was home for many serves as a transportation servants whose labors enabled the museum showcasing photographs farm to grow from 300 to more of Taylor County toll houses, toll than 4,000 acres in the early keepers and some of the rates 1800’s. During the Civil War it was charged from as far back as the at times used as a refuge for John 1800’s. Hunt Morgan. Clay Hill Memorial Forest is now a regional center for environmental education and ATKINSON-GRIFFIN LOG HOUSE research dedicated to helping people find comfort in nature. Enjoy a Breakfast All Day 544 Lake Road (Stop 13) | (270) 465-4463 self-guided tour and explore the interpretive trails leading to a cabin, Hours 2:30am-7pm Mon-Sat 3:30AM-7PM Sunday Open year round. a spring and cemetery that still remain as testimony to the history of Museum Hours: mid April to mid October, Sun.- Sat. 7:30 am-5 pm. servants. mid Oct-mid April, Mon.-Thurs. 7:30 am-5 pm. , Friday 7:30 am-4 pm., closed Saturday and Sunday DOWNTOWN CAMPBELLSVILLE Admission: Free www.downtowncampbellsville.com The 1840 Atkinson-Griffin Log Take a stroll down Mainstreet House, stop (13) on the Tebbs where many buildings are noted Bend driving tour, served as a on the National Register of Confederate hospital after the Historical Places. Pick up the Battle of Tebbs Bend. It is located Campbellsville Historic Sites behind the Green River Lake booklet which will guide you to Visitors Center. Visitors can view over 40 sites in Downtown artifacts, Civil war memorabilia Campbellsville and Taylor County. and blood stains that still remain You can also enjoy an architectural in the floor of an upstairs bedroom. scavenger hunt to learn the history of the town and buildings. For more information, visit CampbellsvilleKY.com 4 4 5 HOMEPLACE ON GREEN RIVER FRIENDSHIP SCHOOLHOUSE SCENIC BARN QUILT DRIVING TOUR 5807 New Columbia Rd. | (270) 465-4511 300 Ingram Ave. | (270) 465-5410 | (270) 465-5106 Pick a brochure of the Scenic www.homeplacefarm.org Open: Year Around, Call ahead to schedule a guided tour. Driving Tour and enjoy the beauty Open: Year Around, Call ahead to schedule a guided tour. Admission: Free of the county while admiring the Admission: Free The one-room Friendship School work of our local artisans and The Homeplace has been a houses a museum that represents crafters. EVENTS ALL YEAR! working farm for more than 200 a bye-gone era of education. All years. Take the walking tour to visitors are welcome and encour- learn about the farm and the aged to visit. Please call for an families who lived there or call to appointment. schedule a guided tour. A GREEN RIVER MARINA trail-head to the Tebbs Bend 2892 Lone Valley Road | (270) 465-2512 or (800)488-2512 Green River Nature Trail is also EMERALD ISLE RESORT AND MARINA If you’re looking for a unforget- located at the Homeplace where 1500 County Park Road | Campbellsville, KY 42718 table vacation, Green River Marina you can enjoy over 5 miles of nature trails. (270) 465-3412 | (888) 815-2000 offers unique accommodations ATHLETIC Escape to beautiful condos situated with their beautiful floating cabins. US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS GREEN RIVER along the shoreline of Green River All cabins are fully furnished and EVENTS LAKE VISITORS CENTER Lake offering fully equipped kitchens, have a 20x50 boat slip to dock you 544 Lake Road | (270) 465-4463 | Open year round. cozy fireplaces and a complimentary boat.