Vacation 2016 Guide TAY L O R C OU N T Y TOURIST COMMISSION 325 E. MAIN ST. CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY 42718 Paid in part by the Kentucky Department of Travel & Tourism. Welcome to TAYLOR COUNTY! 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 ACCOMMODATIONS For more information about the CAMPING 12 EXPERIENCE Campbellsville/Taylor County area, LODGING 13 the wonders of email us at [email protected], MEETING AND EVENT SPACE 16 GREEN RIVER call us at (270) 465-3786 or toll free MULTI USE TRAILS 17 LAKE at (800) 738-4719 or visit our website www.campbellsvilleky.com. MAP OF CITY 18-19 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 BB-Q, Ice Cream, Antiques, Clothing, Décor, Jewelry, Gifts and more… trips on the Green River! Kayak, canoe, fishing boats rentals and shuttle Only 10 minutes from the Lake! services are available. 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 the Taylor County! Enjoy the beauty of the county while admiring the work of our 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 PAULS BB-Q: 401 N Jackson St Campbellsville | (270) 469-4227 Open Sat & Sun Noon til sold out BOOKS & BEANS: 116 University Dr | (270) 789-5102 Campbellsville University’s Café and Lounge TIGERVILLE GRILL: 316 N. Columbia Ave | (270) 789-5117 BAKERY GOODS Delicious Burgers and Hot Dogs BEST DONUT: 1401 E. Broadway | (270) 465-0113 DRUTHER’S: 101 N. Columbia Ave | (270) 465-3870 PIZZA Breakfast served all day 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 FAST FOODS FIESTA MEXICO: 1307 E. Broadway | (270) 789-4671 ARBY’S: 320 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-6060 GARCIA’S: 480 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-0566 BURGER KING: 399 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-2342 PANCHO’S MEXICAN: 402 S. Central Ave | (270) 849-2310 CHICK-FIL-A: 1 University Dr, Upo 78 | (270) 789-5063 CHINESE HARDEE’S: 1303 E. Broadway | (270) 789-1386 ASIAN GARDEN BUFFET HUDDLE HOUSE: 398 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 789-0002 100 Central Shopping Center | (270) 789-0009 LEE’S FAMOUS RECIPE: 501 E. Broadway | (270) 465-3542 MAGIC WOK: 726 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-0700 LONG JOHN SILVER’S-A&W JAPANESE 399 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-2940 YAMATO: 1318 E. Broadway | (270) 789-0350 MCDONALD’S: 605 E Broadway | (270) 465-6658 ICE CREAM & YOGURT RALLY’S: 475 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-9561 BASKIN ROBBINS: 545 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 789-3131 SONIC DRIVE-IN: 180 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 469-1222 DADDY YO’S FROZEN YOGURT SUBWAY: 399 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-2867 399 Campbellsville Byp #13 | (270) 789-4915 SUBWAY: 1602 E. Broadway | (270) 789-0700 DAIRY QUEEN: 205 Jefra Ave | (270) 465-2010 TACO BELL: 800 E. Broadway | (270) 789-4545 COFFEE HOUSE WENDY’S: 812 E. Broadway | (270) 789-6525 HARDEN COFFEE: 202 E. Main St. | (270) 572-3590 2 3 BEST DONUTS 1401 E. Broadway Campbellsville, KY Ope 7 Day Wee 4:30 AM - 2:00 PM For Specia Order Cal : (270) 465-0113 399 Campbellsville Bypass Campbellsville, KY 42718 Breakfast All Day Hours 2:30am-7pm Mon-Sat 3:30AM-7PM Sunday 270-789-4745 Open for Lunch and Dinner serving a Full Menu of Chicken, Seafood, and Rib Entrees. Peanuts and Homemade Yeast Rolls served with Every Meal. Carry-out Available and a Meeting Room for any occasion. Steakhouse Serving 4 Choice,4 Hand Cut Steaks. ATTRACTIONS All brochures & maps are available to pick up at the Tourism Office at 325 E. Main St. 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. 4 5 Discover HOMEPLACE ON GREEN RIVER ™ 5807 New Columbia Rd. | (270) 465-4511 Campbellsville University offers a variety of public events throughout the year. www.homeplacefarm.org Open: Year Around, Call ahead to schedule a guided tour. Admission: Free The Homeplace has been a 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 CHAPEL SERVICES ATHLETICS schedule a guided tour. A campbellsville.edu/master-calendar campbellsvilletigers.com trail-head to the Tebbs Bend Green River Nature Trail is also located at the Homeplace where you can enjoy over 5 miles of nature trails. US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS GREEN RIVER LAKE VISITORS CENTER 544 Lake Road | (270) 465-4463 | Open year round. MUSIC THEATER Hours: mid April to mid October, Sun.- Sat. 7:30 am-5 pm. campbellsville.edu/calendar campbellsville.edu/theater mid Oct-mid April, Mon.-Thurs. 7:30 am-5 pm. , Friday 7:30 am-4 pm., closed Saturday and Sunday Admission: Free The Visitor Center is a must see facility! Located close to Green River Dam, the Visitor Center is a free attraction open to the public offering an amazing view of Green PUBLIC POLICY ART EXHIBITS River Lake and the Dam, unique campbellsville.edu/khipp campbellsville.edu/master-calendar exhibits and educational materials.