Page 7 of Kentucky Lake - Lake Barkley by Kentucky's Western Waterland

take a closer look between the rivers golden pond · grand rivers · lake city · land between the lakes area must sees patti s 1880 s settlement and variety music memories more show in grand rivers · land between the lakes attractions see page 46 kentucky and barkley dams largest city grand rivers the tennessee and cumberland rivers run roughly parallel through western kentucky both have had dams constructed near grand rivers for flood control and power production the tennessee river was dammed to make kentucky lake and the cumberland river was dammed to make lake barkley a canal between the two lakes was dug at grand rivers and the federal government purchased all of the land between the lakes the canal on the north and us 79 in northern tennessee to create land between the lakes lbl a magnificent national recreation area access to lbl is only offered by water or by vehicle from grand rivers us 68/80 in southern kentucky and us 79 grand rivers the village between the lakes is the only community that fronts on both kentucky and barkley lakes water recreation is nearly limitless in this area and so is camping hiking biking and other outdoor recreation for more information visit the tourist information office operated by kentucky s western waterland at exit 31 off i-24 270-928-4411 or 800-448-1069 start this one tank trip in paducah paducah museum of the american quilter s society s 270-442-8856 collection currently includes over 200 quilts and the work of over 182 quilt makers players bluegrass downs 270-444-7117 has live harness horse racing in the spring and simulcast year-round take i-24 east to exit 25a the carroll/purchase parkway take the parkway south to exit 47 headed to draffenville draffenville exit 47 off the carroll/purchase parkway the kentucky opry show 888-459-8704 has been providing quality family entertainment since 1988 see their website for the show events schedule www.kentuckyopry.com get back on the carroll/purchase parkway but this time head north drive until you reach exit 52 then take us 62 east to lake city then turn south on ky 453 to grand rivers grand rivers patti s 1880 s settlement 888-736-2515 is famous for their 2 thick pork chops mile-high meringue pies and flower pot bread with strawberry butter the restaurant has received awards from southern living magazine the state of kentucky and the national small business administration tour their beautiful gardens belle of grand rivers 800-498-0428 is a 55foot 1890 s riverboat replica available for tours of the waters of kentucky and barkley lakes group excursion tickets for the belle can be purchased for up to 49 passengers continue south on ky 453 for just over one mile to land between the lakes national recreation area at this point ky 453 becomes the trace land between the lakes 800-lbl-7077 offers 170,000 acres of wildlife history and outdoor recreation opportunities wrapped by 300 miles of undeveloped shoreline biking camping fishing hiking horseback riding hunting water sports and wildlife viewing are some of the activities this beautiful area offers halfway down the trace is us 68/80 you can exit lbl at this point taking us 68/80 east to hopkinsville hopkinsville at amazing acres 270-881-2445 you can see a variety of farm life churn butter gather eggs in the chicken coop and squeeze apples at the cider mill oak grove memorial walking trail 270-439-5675 is a one-mile walking trail lined with markers of all of the united states wars and conflicts the trail is handicapped accessible go south on us 41 to guthrie guthrie robert penn warren home 270-483-2683 has exhibits on the life and works of the nation s first poet laureate and three-time pulitzer prize winner lake barkley cadiz · eddyville · kuttawa largest city cadiz take a tour to downtown cadiz and visit our historic homes and antique malls enjoy water sports at lake barkley and golf at one of our 2 usga courses we have some of the country s finest hunting and fishing available relax and enjoy our southern hospitality for more information call or write cadiz/trigg county tourist comm p.o box 735 · cadiz ky 42211 888-446-6402 anglers will find the fishing exceptional on lake barkley while the lake is probably best known for its spring crappie run catfish and game fish such as large and smallmouth bass can be caught year-round spring summer and fall months are filled with swimming camping boating sunning skiing fishing and golf accommodations vary from scenic lakeside lodging to motels hotels and bed and breakfast establishments paved boat ramps are available along the shoreline with area marinas offering a variety of services if you don t own a boat you can easily rent a fishing boat pontoon houseboat ski boat or wave runner for the day or week lake barkley and kentucky lake with a free-flowing canal provide more than 600 miles of round-trip cruising scenic lakeside resorts offer town houses efficiencies cottages condos and cabins for the family who camps both privately and publicly-owned campgrounds are available allowing campers to choose from primitive sites to developed campgrounds our local marinas also offer shopping that includes clothing specialty items fishing water sports and gift items along with restaurants overlooking beautiful lake barkley where you can enjoy a delicious meal in a relaxing atmosphere area must sees in eddyville venture river water park and red door antique mall janice mason art museum in cadiz phone 270-522-3892 · web www.gocadiz.com · e-mail cadizky@apex.net little river largest city hopkinsville dawson springs · elkton · fairview · guthrie · hopkinsville oak grove · princeton · trenton hopkinsville the sixth largest city in kentucky has much to offer travel through an area of lush farmlands that are rich in native american history and heritage established in 1797 on the banks of the little river hopkinsville s impact on the history of western kentucky is a result of its pioneering spirit and events of the times the civil war and its divided loyalties and the cherokee trail of tears had major roles in the evolution of the little river area the area was also influenced by the night riders of the tobacco war of 1904-1909 a re-enactment of the night riders story is held each fall take a respite at the oak grove war memorial walking trail park at ext 86 off i-24 it is accessible and well lit and has picnic tables benches and restrooms thousands of visitors have enjoyed touring adsmore princeton s living history museum located on a four-acre estate guided tours of this elegantly restored home of the smith-garrett family furnished with their personal belongings are offered throughout the year area must sees cherokee trail of tears commemorative park and pennyroyal museum in hopkinsville · adsmore house and gardens in princeton jefferson davis state historic site in fairview 12 www.kentuckylakebarkley.org 1-800-448-1069 13 area

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