and provides more than 600 miles of roundtrip cruising. than600miles ofroundtrip more and provides manmade waterways inthenation.manmade waterways lakes canalconnects thetwo Afree-flowing K entuc Mississippi –and2 large manmadelak ky Lake and Lake Barkley together make up one of the largest uponeofthelargest togethermake Barkley andLake Lake ky to 4 rivers –the Ohio,to 4rivers Cumberland, and Tennessee Water isthethemeforthisregion.Water home It’s es. PHOTO: KENTUCKYLAKE WESTERN WATERLANDS BARDWELL AREA CARLISLE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 270-628-5459 GREAT RIVER ROAD BIKE TRAIL Scenic biking trail. Bardwell, www.mississippiriverinfo.com BENTON AREA MARSHALL COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSION 270-527-3128, www.kentuckylake.org FORGOTTEN PAST MUSEUM Go carts, bumper cars, mini golf, antique steam engine, museum, arcade. 3390 US 68 E, Benton, 270-527-9244 HENRY’S RACE PLACE & GOLF RANGE Western Kentucky’s longest go-kart track, golf driving range, mini-golf. 6215 US 641 N, Gilbertsville, 270-362-8170 KENLAKE STATE RESORT PARK On Kentucky Lake with breathtaking views. b; 542 Kenlake Rd., Hardin, 270-474-2211 800-325-0143, parks.ky.gov/resortparks/kl/index.htm KENTUCKY DAM VILLAGE STATE RESORT PARK Largest marina in the park system. Perfect haven for water sports enthusiasts! 18-Hole golf course. b; 113 Administration Dr., Gilbertsville 270-362-4271, 800-325-0146 parks.ky.gov/resortparks/kd/index.htm S D N A L R E The early bird gets the… fish. T A W N R E T S E W 122 | www.kentuckytourism.com S D N A L R Elk & Bison Prairie, Land Between the Lakes. E T A W KENTUCKY LAKE 184 miles long, has 2,380 miles N CADIZ AREA R E of shoreline, and 160,300 surface acres of water T S at summer water levels. b CADIZ/TRIGG COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSION E 640 KY Dam Rd., Grand Rivers, 270-362-4318 270-522-3892, www.gocadiz.com W KENTUCKY LAKE MOTOR SPEEDWAY Race super late CANAL LOOP TRAIL Hiking and biking. Located models & open wheel modified & limited sportsmen near Grand Rivers at the northern part of LBL. plus special events. Sprint cars as well. ; b 100 Van Morgan Dr., Golden Pond, www.lbl.org 950 Truck Plaza Lane, Calvert City 270-924-2000, 800-LBL-7077 270-395-3600, www.klms.com ELK & BISON PRAIRIE A gently winding road takes KENTUCKY OPRY SHOW Featuring country, gospel you through this dynamic habitat restoration effort. b and Bluegrass music. b ; 100 Van Morgan Dr., Golden Pond, www.lbl.org Hwy. 641, Draffenville, www.kentuckyopry.com 270-924-2000, 800-LBL-7077 270-527-3869, 888-459-8704 JANICE MASON ART MUSEUM 8 to 10 changing MAGGIE’S JUNGLE GOLF & JUNGLE RUN Miniature exhibits per year. Local and regional artists. b; golf and nature trail petting zoo. 71 Main St., Cadiz, 270-522-9056, www.jmam.org 7301 US 641 N, Gilbertsville, 270-362-8933 LAKE BARKLEY STATE RESORT PARK On the shores MIKE WELLS 4 RIVERS OUTDOORS Hunting & of one of the world’s largest man-made lakes & fishing guide service available. provides for an array of indoor & outdoor activity. b Inn by the Lake, Gilbertsville 3500 State Park Rd., Cadiz 270-362-4278, www.InnByTheLakeKY.com 270-924-1131, 800-325-1708 parks.ky.gov/resortparks/lb/index.htm TWILIGHT CABARET PRODUCTIONS Seasonal theatre events. ; LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES In Western KY & TN. Ken-Bar Lodge, 7711 US Hwy. 641 S, Gilbertsville 170,000 acres of wildlife, history & outdoor recre- 270-436-2399, www.twilightcabaretproductions.org ation. 300 miles of undeveloped shoreline. b WEAKLEY’S GUIDE SERVICE Licensed fishing 100 Van Morgan Dr., Golden Pond, www.lbl.org 270-924-2000, 800-LBL-7077 guides on Kentucky Lake. 527 E Unity Church Rd., Hardin WHITETAIL CREEK OUTFITTERS Guided whitetail 270-354-9974, 877-547-3474 deer hunting. www.kentuckylake.com/weakley 800 White Tail Creek Rd., Cadiz 270-924-9639, www.whitetailcreekoutfitters.net www.kentuckytourism.com | 123 WESTERN WATERLANDS 124 | www .kentuc kytourism.com EDDYVILLE FUN PARK Go-karts, inflatables, lazer tag, miniature train, jump shot and arcade! b; 59 Funway Dr., Eddyville 270-388-9188, www.eddyvillefunpark.com HAPPY TRAILS RIDING STABLES Guided horse- back riding through wilderness/nature trails. ; 735 KY Hwy. 93 S, Eddyville, 270-871-4370 www.ziggycom.net/business/happytrails HOOK, LINE & SINKER GUIDE SERVICE Experienced guides, professionally equipped boats. 1408 Lake Barkley Dr., Kuttawa 270-388-0525, www.kentuckylakebarkley.com MINERAL MOUND STATE PARK On the shores of Lake Barkley. Historically linked to author F. Scott Fitzgerald. The property was once the farm of Willis B. Machen, grandfather of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald. New 18-hole championship golf course. 48 Finch Ln., Eddyville 270-388-3673, 866-904-7888 parks.ky.gov/stateparks/mm/index.htm ROSE HILL/LYON COUNTY MUSEUM Guided tours. Oldest standing structure in Old Eddyville. b KY 730, Eddyville, 270-388-9986 VENTURE RIVER WATER PARK Wave pool, 10 excit- ing slides, large kiddie pool with slide, lazy river with action waves, cyclone and sand volleyball. ; US Hwy 62, Eddyville 270-388-7999, www.ventureriver.com S D N A L R Enjoying the view of the Mississippi River at Columbus-Belmont State Park. E T A W SINKING FORK PAY LAKE AND FUN PARK COLUMBUS-BELMONT STATE PARK A strategic Civil N R E Swimming, horseshoes, volleyball, picnic area, War location. The Confederates used a gigantic T S badminton, croquet, fishing. chain & anchor (that can be seen today) to block E 10931 A Daniel Rd., Cerulean, 270-235-9677 the passage of Union gunboats. Today there is a W www.sinkingforkpaylakeandfunpark.com museum and lots of outdoor recreation possibili- THE HOMEPLACE This living history farm, with 16 ties. A re-enactment of the Civil War Battle of original log structures, re-creates the life of a rural Belmont takes place each October. b ; 350 Park Rd., Columbus, 270-677-2327 farm family before the Civil War. b parks.ky.gov/stateparks/cb/index.htm 100 Van Morgan Dr., Golden Pond 270-924-2000, 800-LBL-7077 EDDYVILLE/KUTTAWA AREA WOODLANDS NATURE STATION Environmental education center. b LYON COUNTY JOINT TOURISM COMMISSION 100 Van Morgan Dr., Golden Pond 800-355-3885, www.lakebarkley.org 270-924-2000, 800-LBL-7077, www.lbl.org ANDERSON WOODLAND TRAIL Beautiful hiking WRANGLER’S RIDING STABLES Wind down on our trail with view of Lake Barkley. scenic trails at Land Between the Lakes National Kuttawa City Park, Kuttawa Recreation Park. 270-388-7151, 800-355-3885, www.lakebarkley.org PO Box 1953, Cadiz, 270-924-2211 BLACK BARN HERBS Grows pesticide-free, www.wranglersridingstables.com hard-to-find herbs, beautiful perennials and fresh produce. Visit us for garden tours. CLINTON AREA 13287 State Route 93 S, Eddyville, 270-365-5023 www.LakeBarkley.org/blackbarnherbs.htm HICKMAN CO. JUDGE’S OFFICE 270-653-4369 CAMPBELL’S ORCHARD A large orchard that has peaches and several different kinds of apples HICKMAN COUNTY MUSEUM 1870s home of Captain Henry Watson of the Confederate Army. during season. ; 3291 State Route 730 E, Eddyville, 270-388-2738 Local household, farm, business, government, medical & military items. 221 E Clay St., Clinton, 270-653-6948 FORE! Mineral Mound State Park. www.kentuckytourism.com | 125 ELKTON AREA GRAND RIVERS JETTY AND WALKING TRAIL The HICKMAN AREA concrete walkway is identified by its red border CITY OF ELKTON and is lighted at night. Public beach area. ; HICKMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 270-265-9877 Commerce St., Grand Rivers 270-236-2902 270-362-0152, www.grandrivers.com MILLIKEN MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOUSE DORENA, MO – HICKMAN, KY TOLL FERRY Toll Georgian mansion built in 1927, rare books and fine KENTUCKY KAYAK KOUNTRY Complete paddle ferry across the Mississippi River. ; antiques. sports and recreation. Guided whitewater trips. ; Riverfront, Hickman, 731-285-0390 208 W Main St., Elkton, 270-265-9877 2040 JH O’Bryan Ave., Grand Rivers www.dorena-hickmanferryboat.com 270-362-0081, www.kentuckykayak.com ROBERT PENN WARREN HOME The nation’s first HOPKINSVILLE/OAK GROVE/FT. CAMPBELL poet laureate and three-time Pultizer Prize winner LAKE BARKLEY Bordering TVA's Land Between the Lakes Rec. Area, this lake offers waterfowl hunting, is remembered here at his home. Exhibits on the HOPKINSVILLE/CHRISTIAN COUNTY CVB life and works of Robert Penn Warren are through- fishing, nature trails, a national battlefield, and a 800-842-9959, www.visithopkinsville.com out the house. ; national waterfowl refuge. b OAK GROVE TOURIST COMMISSION 3rd St. at Cherry St., Guthrie, 270-483-2683 PO Box 218, Grand Rivers, 270-362-8430 www.orn.usace.army.mil/pao/lakeinfo/BAR.htm 270-439-5675, www.oakgroveky-tourism.com GRAND RIVERS/SMITHLAND AREA OHIO RIVER PUBLIC WILDLIFE AREA Excellent AMAZING ACRES See a variety of farm life, (NORTH ENTRANCE TO LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES) waterfowl hunting area. churn butter, squeeze apples at the cider mill LIVINGSTON CO. TOURIST COMMISSION KY 137, Birdsville, 502-564-7863 & more. b 3445 Deason Rd., Hopkinsville, 270-881-2445 800-977-0325 PATTI’S 1880s SETTLEMENT Relaxed dining. GRAND RIVERS TOURIST COMMISSION Historic log cabin settlement with unique shops, BRAVARD VINEYARDS & WINERY A small, 888-493-0152, 270-362-0152, www.grandrivers.com wedding chapel, outdoor gazebo and more. b; farm/family winery. b 1793 JH O'Bryan Dr., Grand Rivers 15000 Overton Rd., Hopkinsville, 270-269-2583 BELLE OF GRAND RIVERS A 55-foot replica of a 270-362-8844, 888-736-2515 turn-of-the-century riverboat that tours Kentucky www.pattis-settlement.com BRUSHY FORK CREEK Paul and Patricia Ferrell are and Barkley Lakes. b; both self-taught artisans. The gallery and studio SHAWNEE QUEEN RIVER TAXI PO Box 102, Grand Rivers Regularly scheduled are buildings of their own design.