Page 6 of Kentucky Lake - Lake Barkley by Kentucky's Western Waterland

take a closer look mississippi river area arlington · bardwell · clinton · columbus · cunningham fancy farm · fulton · hickman · mayfield old man river has shaped the culture of extreme western kentucky the southern mississippi valley the land of cotton offers rolling but rich agricultural lands throughout western kentucky grain cattle tobacco and once again cotton can be found around the historical homes and woodlands the great river road is a scenic highway paralleling the mississippi river in kentucky the road follows the bluffs overlooking the river ­ an awe-inspiring view bicyclists love the ride and the communities offer a historic glimpse of americana that is unique to these river locales in fact mark twain called hickman the prettiest town on the mississippi the beautiful mansion on the left the edana locus house is home to the mayfield tourism commission and is available for the public to view feel the movement largest city mayfield artists from around the world are relocating to paducah area must sees wooldridge monuments in mayfield · in columbus civil war history at columbus-belmont state park · in hickman dorena-hickman ferry across the mississippi river ohio river area largest city paducah barlow · birdsville · carrsville · fredonia · kevil · lacenter · ledbetter marion · paducah · salem · smithland · tiline · wickliffe the ohio river forms all of kentucky s northern border illinois is found across the ohio in western kentucky most of the area is rural and even includes a thriving amish community carrsville and smithland are traditional waterfront communities that are rediscovering their roots the rural nature of most of the ohio river region is in sharp contrast to paducah s art rhythm rivers this friendly historic hamlet was founded by william clark of lewis clark fame paducah s origins and prosperity can be attributed to its strategic location at the confluence of the ohio and tennessee rivers today this same riverfront is the site of steamboat dockings fireworks concerts and festivals throughout the year the downtown boasts quality museums interesting shops and regional dining specialties housed within restored 19th century architecture captivated by its inspiring views and art-friendly culture artists from around the world are relocating to paducah more than 60 studios and galleries line the streets of paducah s lower town area must sees in paducah museum of the american quilter s society wall to wall murals market house square the carson center · amish country in marion wickliffe mounds state historic site in wickliffe they are captivated by our inspiring views and art-friendly culture feel the movement travel to paducah kentucky lake area largest city murray aurora · benton · calvert city · draffenville · dexter · gilbertsville · hardin hazel · new concord · camden tn it s hard to imagine a lake with 160,000 acres of water and 2,380 miles of shoreline but picture this you can fish ski tube kayak sail jet ski drag race and more importantly relax on the lake kentucky lake is the second largest man-made lake in the u.s and the area offers a variety of restaurants horseback riding go-cart riding miniature golf championship golf courses one of the last 16 drive-in movie theatres in kentucky a motor speedway antiques biking hiking nature viewing music shows festivals and more fish for catfish crappie bluegill white bass sauger strippers and large and smallmouth bass or enjoy hunting throughout the area murray home to murray state university offers a variety of unique shopping and more than 50 restaurants to choose from the hazel antique district hosts more than 250 dealers and is a true antique shopper s haven south of hazel visit the only freshwater pearl culturing operation in north america in camden tn area must sees kentucky opry in draffenville · twilight cabaret in gilbertsville in murray playhouse in the park and the regional events center hazel antique district · freshwater pearls in camden for free trip planning information call 1.800.paducah or visit us at www.paducahtourism.org 10 www.kentuckylakebarkley.travel

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