kentucky’s southern lakes offer unlimited opportunities for water...
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A great way to enjoy a Kentucky vacation is aboard a houseboat on any
of the large lakes. Lake Cumberland is a perennial favorite among house-
boat enthusiasts. It has more shoreline that the coast of Florida and offers
numerous secluded coves perfect for your floating vacation home.
Kentucky’s southern lakes offer unlimited
opportunities for water sports of all kinds.SO
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY TOURIST & CONVENTIONCOMMISSION270-433-5133, www.cumberlandcounty.com
DALE HOLLOW LAKE STATE RESORT PARK The lodge& restaurant sit above a 28,000-acre lake & at theedge of 3,400 acres of unspoiled wilderness. b6371 State Park Rd., Burkesville270-433-7431, 800-325-2282parks.ky.gov/resortparks/dh/index.htm
KENTUCKY TROPHY FISHING Experience the thrillof trophy Striped Bass fishing. ;9074 Crocus Creek Rd., Bakerton270-433-6333, www.kytrophyfishing.com
TAYLOR CO. TOURIST COMMISSION800-738-4719, www.campbellsvilleky.com
FRIENDSHIP ONE-ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE A one-room school house used as a museum.300 Ingram Ave., Campbellsville, 270-465-5410
GREEN RIVER LAKE An Interpretive Center at thedamsite acquaints the visitor with the geology,culture, and history of the area. b544 Lake Rd., Campbellsville 270-465-4463, www.lrl.usace.army.mil/grl
GREEN RIVER LAKE STATE PARK Lakeshore camp-ground and sand beach on 8,200-acre lake. ;179 Park Office Rd., Campbellsville, 270-465-8255parks.ky.gov/stateparks/gr/index.htm
HIESTAND HOUSE MUSEUM 1823 dwelling is oneof 12 German stone houses in Kentucky. Hasdetached kitchen and beautiful gardens. b ;1075 Campbellsville Bypass, Campbellsville 270-789-4343
TEBBS BEND BATTLEFIELD ASSOCIATION Adjacent toGreen River Lake where the Atkinson-Griffon House,Confederate Hospital is located. 3 mile driving tour.314 Summit Dr., Campbellsville, 270-465-8726
THE HOMEPLACE ON GREEN RIVER 1803 house,1850s bank barn, corn crib, feedlot, 227 acres.6045 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville270-465-4511
COLUMBIA/ADAIR COUNTY TOURISM COMMISSION270-384-6020, www.columbia-adaircounty.com
JOHN B. BEGLEY CHAPEL Designed by F. Fay Jones,the world’s foremost chapel architect. b ;210 Lindsey Wilson St., Columbia270-384-8400, 800-264-0138www.lindsey.edu
GREENSBURG/GREEN CO. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE270-932-4298
CANOE KENTUCKY LIVERY Canoeing, outfitter.Greensburg, 800-KCanoe-1
GREEN RIVER PADDLE TRAIL PARK Cabins, canoe,and kayak rentals.West Columbia Ave., Greensburg 270-932-4298, www.greensburgonline.com
GREENSBURG WALKING TOUR A self-guided tour,featuring Greensburg’s National Register HistoricDistrict and other surrounding properties. ;105 W Hodgenville Ave., Greensburg 270-932-4298, greensburgonline.com
OLD GREEN COUNTY COURTHOUSE Oldest court-house west of the Alleghenies. Built in 1803.100 Courthouse Square, Greensburg 270-932-4298, www.greensburgonline.com
GREENSBURG AREA
COLUMBIA AREA
CAMPBELLSVILLE AREA
BURKESVILLE AREA
Dale Hollow State Resort Park Golf Course.
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RUSSELL CO. TOURIST COMMISSION888-833-4220, www.lakecumberlandvacation.com
AJ GUIDE SERVICE Specializing in striped bass.1085 Snow Rd., Russell Springs 270-866-6207, www.ajguideservice.com
BATES GUIDE SERVICE Specializes in year round trophy striper fishing.32 Comancha Way, Russell Springs 270-866-8703, www.fishlakecumberland.com
KENTUCKY OFF-TRACK Live horse race simulcastsfrom top tracks. ;628 N Main St., Jamestown, 270-343-3939
JAMESTOWN AREA
A relaxing day of bass fishing.
Indian Hills ResortAlligator II Marina
2108 Highway 1383, Russell Springs KY 42642
270/866-6616 toll free 877/363-9911www.indianhillsresort.com
The Perfect Lake Cumberland Vacation Getaway
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LAKE CUMBERLAND STATE RESORT PARK One of thefinest fishing & boating areas in the eastern U.S.b ;5465 State Park Rd., Jamestown270-343-3111, 800-325-1709parks.ky.gov/resortparks/lc/index.htm
SHELL’S WOLF CREEK OUTFITTER310 Kaufman Rd., Jamestown270-343-2510, www.fishwolfcreek.com
STRIPER MANIA GUIDE SERVICE We can arrangeto pick you up. b219 M. Tucker Rd., Russell Springs 270-866-6717, www.stripermania.com
ECONOMIC DEV. AUTHORITY OF CASEY COUNTY606-787-9973
CLEMENTSVILLE MOTORSPORTS Mud racing at itsfinest. Truck and tractor pulling.1805 Casey Creek Rd., Liberty, 606-787-5541
MONTICELLO/WAYNE CO. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE606-348-3064, www.monticellokychamber.com
MILL SPRINGS MILL This historic grist mill is listedon the National Register of Historic Places. bKY 379, Monticello, 606-348-3064 www.monticellokychamber.com
VICTOR’S STRIPER FISHING CHARTER Fish all yearround on Victor’s boat.Beaver Creek, Monticello, 800-505-6447
MONTICELLO AREA
LIBERTY AREA
Enjoying the sights at Lake Cumberland.
Planning your vacation? Get your free Visitor’s Guide to a magnificent recreational waterland.Houseboats, Civil War history, camping, great
accommodations & much more!
Somerset-Pulaski Visitor Center800/642-6287 • 606/679-6394
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SOMERSET/PULASKI COUNTY CVB800-642-6287, www.lakecumberlandtourism.com
BEAVER CREEK PUBLIC WILDLIFE AREA Fishing,hunting, hiking trails, and wildlife viewing.Somerset, 606-376-8083
D.C. GUIDE SERVICE Located at Lee’s Ford Marina.475 Lees Ford Dock Rd., Somerset606-636-6458, 800-804-5819www.dcguideservices.com
GENERAL BURNSIDE ISLAND STATE PARKA 430-acre island surrounded by 50,250-acre LakeCumberland. Explore cool, secluded lake coves. b ;8801 S Hwy. 27, Burnside, 606-561-4104 parks.ky.gov/stateparks/ge/index.htm
HANEY’S APPLEDALE FARM Annual trips into theorchards to pick favorite apples and more. b ;8350 W Hwy. 80, Nancy, 606-636-6148 www.haneysapplefarm.com
LAKE CUMBERLAND The second largest lake in theCumberland River system. b855 Boat Dock Rd., Somerset, 606-679-6337 www.orn.usace.army.mil/pao/lakeinfo/WOL.htm
LAKE CUMBERLAND SPEEDWAY 3/8 mile dirt round track.360 Race Track Rd., Burnside, 606-561-8994
MILL SPRINGS BATTLEFIELDPO Box 814, Somerset606-679-1859, www.millsprings.net
SOMERSET AREA
One of many watersports to enjoy on Lake Cumberland.
Big South ForkScenic Railway
P. O. Box 368, Stearns, KY 42647800/462-5664Big South Fork
National Park Concessionairewww.bsfsry.com
The railway originally served as the backbone of the Stearns
Coal and Lumber Company,hauling logs and coal out of the
remote and beautiful Big South Forkriver valley. Travel along cliff linesand roaring streams to a restored coal mining town aboard enclosed and open-air cars to see what life
was like almost a century ago.
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MCCREARY COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSION888-284-3718, www.kyvacations.com
BIG SOUTH FORK NATIONAL RIVER ANDRECREATION AREA Pristine natural setting offeringpanoramic views, hiking, fishing & rafting. b ;Stearns, 606-376-5073, www.nps.gov/biso
BIG SOUTH FORK SCENIC RAILWAY 18-mile roundtrip. Visitation of a restored coal mining camp. Livemusic before each train. b ;100 Henderson St., Stearns, www.bsfsry.com606-376-5330, 800-462-5664
BLUE HERON MINING COMMUNITY Historic restoredmining tours with photos, exhibits & more. b ;Hwy. 742, Stearns, 606-376-5073
DANIEL BOONE NATIONAL FOREST – STEARNSRANGER DISTRICT US 27 N, Whitley City606-376-5323, www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone
KOGER BARTHELL MINING CAMP Reconstructed1910 mining camp, company store, 12 miners’houses, schoolhouse and 1909-34 antique cars. b1 Barthell Rd., off KY 742, Stearns606-376-8749, 888-550-5748
MCCREARY COUNTY MUSEUM Located in 1907Company Headquarters Building. Highlights thearea’s history. b ;1 Henderson St., Stearns, 606-376-5730 www.mccrearymuseum.com
NATURAL ARCH SCENIC AREA Magnificent sandstone arch.KY 927, Parkers Lake606-679-2010, www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone
YAHOO FALLS – BIG SOUTH FORK NRRA State’stallest waterfall.KY 700, Whitley City, 606-376-5073
STEARNS/WHITLEY CITY AREA
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
STATE FLOWERGOLDENROD
KENTUCKY STATE SYMBOLSTo learn more about Kentucky’s symbols and traditions, log onto www.kytourism.com/facts.aspx
STATE TREETULIP TREE
STATE FRUITBLACKBERRY
STATE BIRDKENTUCKY CARDINAL
STATE FISHKENTUCKY BASS
STATE WILD ANIMALGREY SQUIRREL
STATE BUTTERFLYVICEROY BUTTERFLY
STATE HORSETHOROUGHBRED
STATE MINERALCOAL
STATE GEMSTONEFRESHWATER PEARL
STATE FOSSILBRACHIOPOD
STATE MUSICALINSTRUMENTDULCIMER