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 CIVIL WAR SITES Follow the trails of Confederate General John Hunt Morgan and learn GREEN RIVER LAKE what happened as Morgan and his men passed through Taylor County. Enjoy an 8,210 acre lake perfect for all watersports, sandy beaches, View artifacts, photographs, Civil War memorabilia and bloodstains lakeside campgrounds, over 20,000 acres for hunting, full service that are still on the floor of an old Confederate hospital. marinas and beautiful scenic views! CHARMING HISTORIC DOWNTOWN RIVER CANOEING & KAYAKING SHOPS & RESTAURANTS Choose from ½ day, full day or overnight trips on the Green River! BB-Q, Ice Cream, Antiques, Clothing, Décor, Jewelry, Gifts and more… Kayak, canoe, fishing boats rentals and shuttleservices are available. Only 10 minutes from the Lake! TRAILS ACCOMMODATIONS BARN QUILT DRIVING Enjoy over 50 miles of trails for hik- With over 230 rooms available and 11 campgrounds offering over 650 TOUR ing, biking and horseback riding. campsites there’s always a great place to stay in Taylor County! Enjoy the beauty of the county while admiring the work of our For more information, visit CampbellsvilleKY.com local artisans and crafters. 2 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 164 Bambi St | (270) 465-2960 Great Homemade Burgers and Local Favorites BROTHERS: 128 E. Main St | (270) 789-0011 * Amazing BB-Q & Pulled Porked Sandwiches 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: 316 N. Columbia Ave | (270) 789-4444 * 399 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 789-4745 PIZZA HUT: 730 E. Broadway | (270) 469-1245 * MEXICAN WINGS, PIZZA & THINGS: 55 Kassie Miller Dr. | FIESTA MEXICO: 1307 E. Broadway | (270) 789-4671 (270) 283-4923 GARCIA’S: 480 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-0566 FAST FOODS PANCHO’S MEXICAN: 402 S. Central Ave | (270) 849-2310 ARBY’S: 320 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-6060 CHINESE BURGER KING: 399 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-2342 ASIAN GARDEN BUFFET CHICK-FIL-A: 1 University Dr, Upo 78 | (270) 789-5063 100 N. Central Ave. | (270) 789-0009 HARDEE’S: 1303 E. Broadway | (270) 789-1386 MAGIC WOK: 726 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-0700 HUDDLE HOUSE: 398 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 789-0002 JAPANESE LEE’S FAMOUS RECIPE: 501 E. Broadway | (270) 465-3542 YAMATO: 1318 E. Broadway | (270) 789-0350 LONG JOHN SILVER’S-A&W ICE CREAM & YOGURT 399 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-2940 BASKIN ROBBINS: 545 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 789-3131 MCDONALD’S: 605 E Broadway | (270) 465-6658 DADDY YO’S FROZEN YOGURT 399 Campbellsville Byp #13 | (270) 789-4915 RALLY’S: 475 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-9561 DAIRY QUEEN: 205 Jefra Ave | (270) 465-2010 SONIC DRIVE-IN: 180 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 469-1222 SCOOPS FROZEN TREATS: 229 E. Main St. | (270) 326-7411 SUBWAY: 399 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-2867 COFFEE & BAKED GOODS SUBWAY: 1602 E. Broadway | (270) 789-0700 HARDEN COFFEE: 202 E. Main St. | (270) 572-3590 TACO BELL: 800 E. Broadway | (270) 789-4545 BEST DONUT: 1401 E. Broadway | (270) 465-0113 WENDY’S: 812 E. Broadway | (270) 789-6525 DUNKIN DONUTS: 509 E. Broadway | (270) 283-4074 For more information, visit CampbellsvilleKY.com 2 3 Breakfast All Day Hours 2:30am-7pm Mon-Sat 3:30AM-7PM Sunday 4 4 ATTRACTIONS 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. Open: Year Around | Admission: Free Admission: Small fee for guided tours. The Battle of Tebbs Bend, July 4, Hiestand House/Taylor County 1863, was “one of the most Museum is an 1813 German stone outstanding small victories in the house containing Taylor County Civil War.” history and antiques. It is Follow the trails of Confederate surrounded by beautiful gardens, 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 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 544 Lake Road (Stop 13) | (270) 465-4463 self-guided tour and explore the interpretive trails leading to a cabin, 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 5 HOMEPLACE ON GREEN RIVER 5807 New Columbia Rd. | (270) 465-4511 www.homeplacefarm.org Open: Year Around, Call ahead to schedule a guided tour. Admission: Free The Homeplace has been a EVENTS ALL YEAR! working farm for more than 200 years. Take the walking tour to learn about the farm and the families who lived there or call to schedule a guided tour. A trail-head to the Tebbs Bend Green River Nature Trail is also located at the Homeplace where ATHLETIC you can enjoy over 5 miles of nature trails. US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS GREEN RIVER EVENTS LAKE VISITORS CENTER 544 Lake Road | (270) 465-4463 | Open year round. Hours: mid April to mid October, Sun.- Sat. 7:30 am-5 pm. mid Oct-mid April, Mon.-Thurs. 7:30 am-5 pm. , Friday 7:30 am-4 pm., closed Saturday and Sunday Admission: Free THEATER The Visitor Center is a must see facility! Located close to Green River Dam, the Visitor’s Center is a PRODUCTIONS free attraction open to the public offering an amazing view of Green River Lake and the Dam, unique exhibits and educational materials. Visitors can also have a picnic, enjoy a short scenic hike and tour MUSIC the Atkinson Griffin Log house which served as a confederate hospital during the civil war. RECITALS GREEN RIVER LAKE STATE PARK 179 Park Office Road | Campbellsville, KY 42718 | (270)465-8255 Open Mar-Dec Admission: Charged only if you camp Reconnect with the outdoors and spend some quality time with family at Green River Lake State ART Park. The park sits right along the shoreline of Green River Lake offering an amazing scenic view EXHIBITS and a variety of recreational opportunities including camping, miniature golf, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding trails, volleyball and more! There’s also a sandy beach, plenty of picnic areas and grills, two play- grounds, two boat ramps and a bird watching area .