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Arlington |
270-655-2470 |
Enjoy fishing at this private lake Monday - Friday. |
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Barlow |
270-334-3010 or 270-334-3691 |
Features displays of area history, Civil War heritage & genealogy. Open Monday & Friday and some Sundays |
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Benton |
270-527-9244 |
Go-carts, bumper cars, mini golf, steam engine, museum and arcade. |
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Benton |
270-354-9340 |
Charter a boat for up to six passengers to cruise on Kentucky Lake. Cruises tailored to each customer’s wishes |
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Cadiz |
270-522-6301 |
Restored Victorian home furnished with belongings of 3 generations of family. Friday - Saturday, May - October. |
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Cadiz |
270-522-9056 |
Changing exhibits. A mix of local and regional artists is featured with mediums ranging from metal sculpture to watercolor. Admittance is free. Open daily except Monday from mid October through February. |
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Cadiz |
270-522-1234 |
Yacht cruises for groups up to 70. Sunset, Full Moon, Corporate meetings, weddings, site seeing Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lakes. Also a water taxi service available - high speed luxury pontoon taxi service anywhere on Tennessee or Cumberland Rivers; Groups of 2-8. Handicap Accessible |
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Cadiz |
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The Corps of Engineers allows ATV traffic in a 1000-acre property that adjoins Lake Barkley. |
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Willow Creek Campground & Horse Trails |
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Cadiz |
270-522-0808 |
8,000 acres of riding trails. Day rides available. |
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Calvert City |
270-395-3600 |
Super late models, open wheel modified and limited sportsmen plus special events. Sprint cars as well. 3/8-mile, clay oval track. Most races scheduled for Friday or Saturday. |
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Carrsville |
270-988-3591 |
Displaying a wide variety of toys from the 1800’s to the present. Tues - Sat, April - Oct. |
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Carrsville |
877-677-6123 |
A 48-passenger river taxi that plies the Ohio River between Kentucky and Illinois making passenger stops at 4 towns. Can be rented for groups |
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Columbus |
270-677-2327 |
Columbus-Belmont State Park offers new exhibits in a farmhouse identified locally as a Civil War infirmary. Four galleries interpret many of the stories of what happened here. Open daily May - September Open weekends October through April. |
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Clinton |
270-653-6948 |
1870’s home of captain in the Confederate Army. Local household, farm, medical & military items. Open Wednesday & Saturday. |
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Draffenville |
270-527-3869 |
This country music & comedy show presents some of the finest talent in Kentucky. It's wholesome entertainment for the entire family. Talent contest from January through May. Open every Saturday Also, open Friday in June - August & in December. |
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Eddyville |
270-388-2924 |
Enjoy viewing classis cars. Hours: Mon - Sat: 9 am - 6 pm; Sunday: Noon - 6. Adults - $8; Kids 10 & under free. Groups of 10 or more are $6 each. |
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Eddyville |
270-388-1962 |
Working model of iron furnace. Local & regional history. Home is on the National Register of Historic Places. Open Wed-Sun, May 14-Oct 15. |
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Eddyville |
270-388-7999 |
Wave pool, 10 exciting slides, large kiddie pool with slide, lazy river and action waves. Open most days between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Additional weekends in late spring and early fall when weather permits. |
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Fairview |
270-886-1765 |
A 351-foot obelisk marks the birth site of Jefferson Davis, June 3, 1808. Visitor Center & elevator tour to top daily May - October. Civil War Festival the first weekend in June includes a battle re-enactment. |
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| WEBSITE | Gilbertsville |
270-362-4774 |
Golf driving range, mini-golf and longest go-cart track in western KY |
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Gilbertsville |
270-362-2370 |
Stable is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Enjoy the trails near Kentucky Lake. |
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| WEBSITE | Gilbertsville |
270-362-8933 |
Miniature golf and nature trail petting zoo. |
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Gilbertsville |
270-436-2399 |
Intriguing mystery dinner theatre in the winter on Fri & Sat. Hilarious classic comedy dinner theatre in the summer, Wed - Saturday. Reservations required by Wed. |
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Golden Pond |
270-924-2000 or 800-LBL-7077 |
Learn about wildlife in this 700-acre Elk & Bison Prairie or participate in hands-on nature programs at Woodlands Nature Station. Experience history up-close when you visit The Homeplace living history farm and see how people utilized the environment in the 1800’s or see the bigger picture at the Golden Pond Planetarium by viewing spectacular shows of space and the night sky on a 40-foot diameter dome. Open daily April - October. Call for other dates. |
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Grand Rivers Badgett Playhouse - Home of VARIETY! Music, Memories & More |
Grand Rivers |
888-362-4223 |
VARIETY! Music, Memories & More is a Branson-style musical revue, celebrating music from the past with singers, dancers and a live band. Friday - Sunday. When not is use by Variety, the playhouse will include other theatrical endeavors such as children’s theatre, movies and special one-night engagements by performers from around the region and nation. |
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Grand Rivers |
270-362-4221 |
This hydroelectric dam is operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority. A self-guided tour of information, photographs and models in the Center provides the visitor with a power plant experience. A project to build a new lock is under way, but US 62 and the railroad tracks will continue to be on top of the dam for many years. Center open weekdays. |
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Grand Rivers |
270-362-0081 |
Complete paddle sports and recreation, sales and rental of canoes and kayaks. Guided whitewater trips on Saturday. |
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Grand Rivers |
270-362-8844 |
Visit this recreated historical log cabin village tucked into the natural beauty of western KY. Fantastic dining, beautiful gardens, unique gift shops, winding streams, miniature golf, arcade, a rock wall, remote controlled boats & the most fun animal park around. Open daily. |
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Grand Rivers |
270-362-4264 |
Limestone quarry where construction aggregate is produced. Ideally located for rail, barge and highway transportation, this quarry is favored because of its cheaper transportation costs. Because of safety concerns, tours of the facility must be arranged well in advance. |
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Guthrie |
270-483-2683 |
Renovated caboose containing historic railroad displays featuring the L&N Railroad. Call for appointment. |
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Guthrie |
270-483-2683 |
Home of the nation’s first poet laureate & three-time Pulitzer Prize winner. Exhibits on the life & works of Warren are featured. Call for appt. |
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Hickman |
731-693-0210 |
The Dorena, Mo - Hickman, KY Ferry, is one of the few riverboat ferries in the US. Only ferry still crossing the Mississippi River between Kentucky and Missouri. Vehicles allowed on ferry. Open daily. |
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Hickman |
270-236-2423 |
Museum, in old church, highlights the history of the area’s black community. Includes clothing and memorabilia. Call for appt. |
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Hopkinsville/ |
270-887-4295 |
From music to repertory theatre, you'll find some of the best entertainment in the region here. |
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Hopkinsville/ |
270-269-2583 |
Established 1992, a family- owned and operated winery offering free tasting, vineyard tours, private vineyard celebrations. Open Saturdays. Weekdays by appointment only. |
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Hopkinsville/ |
270-269-2434 |
See farm animals, ride a wagon, work the soil, enter a corn maze or straw castle. In October open Saturdays, otherwise, by appointment only. |
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Hopkinsville/ |
270-269-2416 |
Replicated 1800’s mining town. Live gunfights, comedy and music, games, magic and ventriloquism. Call for appointment. |
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Hopkinsville/ |
270-798-4986 |
History of the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault, the “Screaming Eagles.” The museum covers Fort Campbell and the Eagles from the Division’s activation in August 1942 to the present. Open Monday - Saturday. |
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Hopkinsville/ |
800-842-9959 |
Commemorates the 248 soldiers who died in a plane crash in Newfoundland. Larger than life sculpture of soldier, waterfall and memorial markers. |
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Hopkinsville/ |
270-887-4270 |
This museum portrays the development of southwestern Kentucky. This area was shaped by the Cherokee Trail of Tears, the tobacco wars and clairvoyant Edgar Cayce. Open Monday - Saturday. |
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Hopkinsville |
270-890-0730 |
Western Kentucky's newest water park! Open daily until school starts, then weekends only through Labor Day. |
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Hopkinsville/ |
270-886-8033 |
Part of the campground used by the Cherokee on the Trail of Tears. Includes grave sites of Chiefs White Path & Fly Smith. Park facilities available year-round. The park heritage center is open Thursday - Saturday. The Pow Wow is held the weekend after Labor Day. |
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Lake City |
270-362-4236 |
The visitor’s center theme is “Steamboating on the Cumberland.” Discover what life was like 100 years ago or what it was like to be a steamboat captain or a member of the crew. Open weekdays. |
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Ledbetter |
270-898-0775 |
1476 US Highway 60 W |
Marion |
270-965-5015 |
This 600-resident Amish community has six schools and four church districts. Many homes have shops which sell bentwood furniture, woven rugs, quilts, greenhouse plants and baked goods. Maps are available at the tourism office, 213 S Main St. Amish Brochure & Trail Map |
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Marion |
270-965-5015 |
The free riverboat ferry crosses the Ohio River at Cave-In Rock. The cave was a headquarters for river pirates. Scenic views - unusual mode of transportation. Free. Open daily 6 AM -9:30 PM, weather permitting. |
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Marion |
270-965-4263 |
The largest and most spectacular display of fluorite crystal in the world. Other minerals, photographs, records, letters and mining equipment on display. Open Saturday or call for appointment. |
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Marion |
270-965-9257 |
Marion’s oldest church built in 1881, includes displays of local items, collection of military uniforms and service-related articles, dating back to the Civil War. Tues – Sat, April - Oct. |
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Mantle Rock Native Education and Cultural Center |
Marion |
270-965-5882 |
Ongoing classes in Native American arts & culture. Provides guides for walking tours of neighboring Mantle Rock, the mid-point on the "Trail of Tears," used for protection by Cherokee in the winter of 1838 - 1839. |
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Marion |
270-836-4297 |
650-acre ATV park with miles of trails for rigs of all shapes & sizes. Offering both high endurance and moderate family trails. Open Saturday & Sunday year-round. Call for extended seasonal hours. |
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Mayfield |
270-247-6101 |
In the Maplewood Cemetery a large group of sandstone and Italian marble monuments: "The Strange Procession That Never Moves." Henry G. Wooldridge, chose to commemorate his family, pets and himself with life-sized statues around his tomb. |
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Mayfield |
270-247-6101 |
14-room mansion on 7 acres of landscaped grounds. Houses the Mayfield-Graves County Tourist Commission. Tours by appointment. |
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Mayfield |
270-247-6971 |
Gallery exhibits a variety of media. Museum displays early area industries. The gift shop has unique hand-crafted items & artwork by regional artists. Open Tues - Sat. |
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Mayfield |
270-247-9035 |
Home to the outstanding Purchase Players who perform several stage productions each year. |
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Murray |
270-762-3052 |
Display of different media from art classics to contemporary. Open daily. Closed holidays. |
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Murray |
270-753-4059 |
Workshops and demonstrations throughout the year. Linn House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Open Tue -- Thurs |
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Murray |
270-759-1752 |
Playhouse in the Park is a 142-seat theatre housed in a 1907 train depot. It offers six excellent shows per year. Each show runs 2 weekends. |
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Murray |
270-762-4771 |
Located in Murray State University's first building. A historical museum promoting understanding of the social, cultural and economic development of western Kentucky. Open Monday - Saturday. |
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New Concord |
270-436-2002 |
Enjoy fishing at the private lake and buy your fresh fish at one spot. |
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Oak Grove |
270-436-5675 |
Located just off 1-24’s exit 86, this mile-long trail features markers honoring all U.S. wars and conflicts. Special monuments are on site for Vietnam War Veterans and a poem for Soldiers. Casually stroll along the well-lit trail featuring plants natural to this area. Picnic tables are available to enjoy a special meal at the park. |
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Paducah |
270-210-6095 |
Step back in time! Enjoy an old-fashionedleisurely ride along the Ohio River past the PADUCAH Wall to Wall floodwall murals, brick sidewalks and tree-lined streets of Market House Square. Open April - Sept. |
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Paducah |
270-444-7117 |
Featuring harness and quarter horse racing. Simulcasting year-round and live racing April 28 thru June 3, 2006. |
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Paducah |
270-450-4444 |
An 1860-seat performing arts facility, featuring a variety of big name entertainment and traveling productions throughout the year. |
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Paducah |
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Sub-tribe of Chickasaw Indians’ chief, Paducah was named for him. |
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Paducah |
270-444-8690 |
Home of the award-winning Artist Relocation Program, features studios and galleries of resident artists. Visit potters, painters, jewelry makers, printmakers, bookbinders and more in this historic neighborhood. |
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Paducah |
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African-American Heritage Museum opening 2006. 1908 hotel housed famous African-American entertainers & sports figures during segregation. |
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Paducah |
270-441-7007 |
Viewings of the best independent, foreign, documentary, classic & short films. Thursday - Sunday. Rotating art exhibits in lobby gallery. |
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Paducah |
270-443-7759 |
Visitors to the museum get a glimpse of Paducah's past. Articles displayed from Paducah's history in the 1905 Market House include the century-old interior of a drug store. Open Monday - Saturday, March - December. |
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Paducah |
270-444-6828 |
Nationally-recognized live theatre in its 42nd season. Five main productions each year. |
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The National Quilt Museum of the United States. |
Paducah |
270-442-8856 |
Changing exhibits of new and antique quilts. Largest quilt museum in world. Open Mon - Sat, Nov - March also Sundays April - Oct. |
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Paducah |
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Enjoy an inexpensive way to play golf. Use a small plastic disc or Frisbee on this course designed just for their use. |
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Paducah |
270-898-7469 |
5/8 mile high-bank dirt track. Auto racing. |
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Paducah |
270-444-0065 |
The orchestra is made up of the finest professional musicians who play everything from classical to contemporary. Performances are at the Carson Four Rivers Center. |
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Paducah |
270-519-7377 or 270-442-4032 |
Displays of railroad equipment and memorabilia, tools, lanterns, signals, signs, train-dispatching controls, maps and photographs. Open Friday & Saturday or call for appointment. |
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Paducah |
270-554-3589 |
Renowned artist Robert Dafford captures Paducah’s rich history in life-sized paintings on the river city’s floodwall. These panoramic“Portraits of Paducah’s Past” overlook the confluence of the Ohio & Tennessee Rivers. |
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Paducah |
270-575-3544 |
Represents 110 local artists featuring original work in most media. The Gallery offers complete new shows four times a year and partial changes monthly. Free. |
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Paducah |
270-575-9958 |
State-of-the-art, interactive exhibits tell the story of the four rivers region. This facility features river functions and habitats. Included are water-filled exhibits displaying a working lock and dam model, a build-a-river exhibit and more. Mon - Sat year-round plus Sundays April - Nov |
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Free concrete ramps and flat surfaces for skateboards, rollerblades, and bicycles. Open daily. Helmets required. |
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| WEBSITE | Paducah | (270)-442-2155 | Located in historic downtown Paducah, near the Quilt Museum. You will find Quilt In A Day books, rulers, fabric, notions, kits, gift items, and more! The store offers a variety of classes and is equipped with Babylock Quilter's Dream sewing machines. Come and find friendly helpful staff! | ||
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Paducah |
270-443-8783 |
This Mikado steam engine was the last "Iron Horse" used by the Illinois Central Railroad. |
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Paducah |
270-575-5477 |
The museum exhibits the 1852 home of General Lloyd Tilghman, CSA, highlighting Western Kentucky’s role during the Civil War. Open Fri & Sat. |
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Paducah |
270-554-2077 |
Whitehaven now serves as a Welcome Center for I-24 at Exit 7 in Paducah. A second floor room boasts memorabilia of Alben W. Barkley, Vice President under Harry Truman. Lobby open 24 hours. Free admission. |
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Paducah |
270-442-2453 |
Changing exhibits of contemporary art by regional and national artists. Permanent collection features 19th and 20th century American and European art. The gift shop carries items of popular culture and art-inspired gifts. Free admission. Open Tuesday - Saturday. |
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Princeton |
270-365-3114 |
Built in 1857 and realistically restored. Visitors step back in time to the turn-of-the-century to relive the legacy and lifestyle of a western Kentucky family. Decorations change during the year. Open Tues - Sunday. |
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Princeton |
270-365-7801 |
The Museum ris located at Cobb, close to Princeton. Dr. Amoss, who was a champion of the farmer in the face of the Duke family tobacco trust that sought to control and drive down prices.”The museum is also the starting point for the annual Black Patch Night Rider Tour. Call for information. |
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Princeton |
270-365-0582 |
Railroad memorabilia and caboose exhibits include local railroad history at this museum. Free admission. Open Wednesday - Sunday. |
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Princeton |
270-365-5223 |
This Museum is a traditional and performing arts studio, library and gallery. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the home of Sarah Gertrude Knott, founder of the National Folk Festival (1934-71). The gallery showcasies photos, furniture, jewelry, folk art, folk musical instruments. Continuing tours are free by appointment. |
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Princeton |
270-365-2482 |
Western KY Parkway Exit 13: Housed in an 1850’s era building. Tour includes educational and historical background on the curing of country hams and demonstrations. |
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Princeton |
270-365-3114 |
Located on the grounds at Adsmore is the Ratliff Gun Shop, a circa 1844 log building that has been restored and equipped as a gunsmith’s shop. Tours here take approximately 20 minutes. Admission is $5 for each person. |
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| Henson Broom Shop & General Store 348 East, Symsonia |
WEBSITE | Symsonia | 270-851-8510 | Henson Broom Shop & General Store is located at the village of Symsonia, Kentucky just outside of Paducah, Kentucky, just minutes from anywhere in the Jackson Purchase. At Henson Broom Shop & General Store you will still find high quality handmade brooms at the areas only fourth generation family broom making business, but much more as well. | |
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A 95-foot lighted cross situated on Fort Jefferson Hill in Wickliffe, overlooking the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, can be seen from Kentucky, Illinois and Missouri. Truly impressive from the River |
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Wickliffe |
270-335-3681 |
Tour an archaeological site of prehistoric Native Americans. It was occupied from about AD 1100 to 1350. Exhibits from excavations of the 1930's and museum. Open daily April - October. Call for days Nov - March. |
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Family members of all ages will delight in the many attractions we have to offer. Jump back in time with a visit to one of our museums or speed it up with a trip to the races. Whatever your taste, you will find it here!
Adsmore House & Gardens
Princeton
Adsmore House and Gardens
Alhambra Theatre
Amish Community
Amoss House Museum
Annie's Horsedrawn Carriage
Barkley Dam & Visitor's Center
Barlow House Museum
Bluegrass Downs
Bravard Vineyard & Winery
Caldwell Railroad Museum
Cave-In Rock Ferry
Carson Four Rivers Center
Chief Paduke Statue
Christian Way Farm
Clara M. Eagle Gallery
Clement Mineral Museum
Columbus-Belmont Museum
Copper Canyon Ranch
Crittenden Co Museum
DC's Skate and Amusement Palace
Don F. Pratt Memorial Museum
Edana Locus House Museum
Fairholme, John Street Home
Ferry at Hickman
Forgotten Past
Ft. Campbell Memorial Park
Ft. Jefferson Memorial Cross
Grand Rivers Badgett Playhouse
Grogan's Paylakes
Guthrie Railroad Museum
Henson Broom Shop & General Store
Hickman County Museum
Hotel Metropolitan
Icehouse Art Gallery
Janice Mason Art Museum
Jefferson Davis Historic Site
Knott House Museum
Kentucky Dam Village Riding Stable
KY Dam & Visitor's Center
KY Kayak Kountry
KY Lake Motor Speedway
KY Opry Show
Kentucky Shores
Lake Barkley Cruises
Lake Barkley Classic Car Museum
Land Between The Lakes
Linton ATV Riding Area
Lowertown Fine Arts District
Maggie’s Jungle Golf
Maiden Alley Cinema
Mantle Rock Native Education/Cultural Center
Market House Museum
Market House Theatre
Marine Charter Service
Morris Toy Museum
Murray Art Guild Exhibitions
Museum of the American Quilter's Society
Newsom’s Old Mill Store
Oak Grove War Memorial Walking Trail
Paddy's Bluff ATV Park
Paducah Disc Golf Course
Paducah Skatepark
Paducah International Raceway
Paducah Symphony Orchestra
Paducah Railroad Museum
Paducah “Wall to Wall” Murals
PAPA Gallery
Patti's 1880's Settlement
Pennyroyal Area Museum
Performing Arts Center
Playhouse in the Park
Purple Toad Winery
Quilt in a Day
Ratliffe Gun Shop
River Discovery Center
Robert Penn Warren Home
Rose Hill/Lyon Co Museum
Steam Locomotive No.1518
Thomason Paylakes & Fish Market
Tie Breaker Park Aquatic Center
Tilghman Civil War Museum
Twilight Cabaret
Trail of Tears Commemorative Park
Venture River Water Park
Vulcan Materials
Warren Thomas Museum
Willow Creek Horse Trails
Whitehaven Welcome Center
Wooldridge Monuments
Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site
Wrather West KY Museum
Yeiser Art Center
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Fairview
Gilbertsville
Golden Pond
Grand Rivers
Guthrie
Hickman
Hopkinsville/Ft. Campbell
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