PADUCAH, a historic rivertown is home to the Museum of the American Quilter's Society and other museums, numerous hotels, bed and breakfasts, restaurants and shopping opportunities, especially antiques. www.paducah-tourism.org
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Columbus
COLUMBUS - BELMONT STATE PARK, in COLUMBUS is a Civil War site once occupied by both Union and Confederate forces. On the 156 acres overlooking the Mississippi River is a museum featuring many artifacts, picnic shelter, gift shop, snack bar and hiking trails plus 38 campsites.
(270) 677-2327
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Arlington
ARLINGTON. 270.655.2261. When in ARLINGTON, stop at Luke's Restaurant known for their delicious catfish. Check out the scenic barns along the way!
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Wingo
WINGO is a small rural community located in the far southwest tip of Kentucky, a short drive from Tennessee and close to the Missouri and Illinois borders as well. With a population of less than 600.
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Mayfield
While visiting the many antique shops and dealers in MAYFIELD, be sure to stop by the Maplewood Cemetery to see the Wooldridge Monuments - an 18-figure group of sandstone and Italian marble monuments, "The Strange Procession that Never Moves" has been rated the best in the nation and includes life size statues of family, pets and Henry Wooldridge himself. (270) 247-6101
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Hazel
The town of HAZEL is best known as western Kentucky's oldest and largest antique shopping district housing more than 250 dealers. www.hazelantiques.com
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Murray
A very worthwhile side trip is through MURRAY (lots of lodging and restaurants in this college town) enroute to the town of HAZEL. www.murraytourism.org
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Hardin
Ride the train in HARDIN through western Kentucky's timeless Clarks River Valley on a century-old railroad and enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving authentic dining car food. (270) 437-4555 or visit the website at www.hsrr.com.
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Gilbertsville
Along Hwy 641, just off Hwy 68, the area of GILBERTSVILLE has antique shops and numerous lodging options, including KENTUCKY DAM VILLAGE STATE RESORT PARK. www.kentuckylake.org
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Grand Rivers
888.493.0152. www.grandrivers.com GRAND RIVERS welcomes you to the playground of Western KY. You'll need more than a few hours to enjoy all there is to do in and around our village. You'll find lodging, restaurants and shopping, history, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, sailing and lots of friendly people. Gateway to the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area (LBL), Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. Finish the day with a great meal or sit on the beach and watch the sunset.
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Benton
Just off of Hwy 68, BENTON offers travelers a wide variety of gift and antique shops, as well as many resorts on nearby Kentucky Lake. Benton is also home of the annual Tater Day Festival and Big Singing Days. www.kentuckylake.org
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Aurora
Located on Hwy 68 next to Kentucky Lake, AURORA has a variety of shops, antiques and dining options for the traveler to enjoy. AURORA is also the home of KENLAKE STATE RESORT PARK, which will be holding the Kentucky Lake Bluegrass Festival the same weekend of the 400 Mile Sale. www.kentuckylake.org
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LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES
The Number One most visited attraction in Kentucky, includes a living history farm, Civil War sites, ruins of the iron furnace industry and exhibits on the history and heritage of this national recreation area. Create treasured memories camping, hiking, canoeing, biking or viewing wildlife. There is also an elk and bison prairie as well as a planetarium, trails and horseback riding. 270.924.2000. www.lbl.org
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Canton
CANTON today is a small quiet community in western Kentucky, but was once a booming town that was home to hotels, restaurants, schools and other businesses. The town was established in 1799. The community is currently trying to establish a historic district. Contact (270) 924-3367 for more information.
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LAKE BARKLEY STATE RESORT
PARK
Crossing both Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, one comes toa wonderful place to stay. The lodge includes a gift shop featuring many Kentucky crafts.
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Cadiz
Take the historic route of 68/80 and travel back in time through the charming community of CADIZ. Stroll through the historic downtown and browse the antique and specialty shops. On Saturdays stop by the Farmers and Craft Markets. While there visit the Jason Mason Art Museum, listen to gospel and Bluegrass at Jim's Music Shop and Lakeland Jamboree or dine at one of three unique downtown restaurants. Call (270) 522-8756 or www.cadizky.gov
HOPKINSVILLE offers a lot of lodging and restaurants and is the hometown of clairvoyant Edgar Cayce, Trail of Tears Commemorative Park and Pennyroyal Area Museum. www.commercecenter.org
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Fairview
Jefferson Davis Monument State Historic Site in FAIRVIEW honors the birthplace of our U.S. Senator, Secretary of War under President Pierce and the only President of Confederate States of America (1861-65). Picnic shelters, playground, gift shop and museum. Watch for Amish buggies along this route.
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Elkton
Historic Downtown Elkton includes a newly renovated Old Todd County Courthouse, built in 1835 and future home of the Tood County Welcome Center. The Old Courthouse is surrounded by the Public Square, which has 19 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places and houses various antique and gift shops and restaurants. Also of interest is the Milliken Memorial Community House, America's First Community House, a Gregorian mansion built in 1927 and donated to the citizens of Elkton as a gift to the community. Call 270.265.9877 for set up information. www.elktonky.com
RUSSELLVILLE includes bed and breakfast inns/hotels, antique shops, 1817 Saddle Factory Museum, golf course, historic walking tour, festivals and the bank robbed by the Jesse James Gang in 1868. Red River Meeting House Historic Site is located in nearby ADAIRVILLE. Lake Malone is located in nearby LEWISBURG. www.loganchamber.com
Numerous antique shops, bed and breakfast inns, festivals, and featured Southern Living business, Colonial House Furniture are located in AUBURN. Enjoy an historic walking tour and visit the Auburn Museum. www.auburnky.com
NOTE: Be sure to stop by Auburn. Last year this small community which features six wonderful antique shops won the "Most Prepared for Visitors" award during the 400 Mile Sale event. This year, they plan to do even more! The Auburn Historical Museum featuring over 700 artifacts on display will be open all four days of the sale from 10 am - 4pm. Yard sales will be set up all over the property. Be sure and check out the historic two-cell jail, one-room schoolhouse and 100 year old barn featuring old tools which are located directly behind the museum.
SOUTH UNION is the actual site of the last Shaker Community in Kentucky (1807-1922). The historic village features four restored Shaker buildings, over 40 exhibits and a unique museum shop filled with Shaker-inspired gifts and Kentucky crafts. Overnight accommodations and delicious group meals available in the 1869 Shaker Tavern Bed and Breakfast (reservations required, please call 800.929.8701). Open year round. www.shakermuseum.com
BEDS & BREAKFAST INNS
UNIQUE DINING: Lunch and dinner available for groups, reservations required. FESTIVALS/EVENTS: Shaker Summer Days 6/4/05
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Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, "Home of the National Corvette Museum and Kentucky's only underground boat tour at Lost River Cave, numberous museums and over 2300 lodging rooms and 700 restaurants. 1-800-326-7465 www.visitbgky.com
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Smiths Grove
Don't miss SMITH GROVE (just 1 mi. North of 68/80 on Hwy 101) which offers numerous antique shops and bed and breakfast inns in a historic setting.
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Glasgow
GLASGOW, "Home of the Glasgow Highland Games, " at nearby BARREN RIVER STATE RESORT PARK, also offers lodging including a number of bed and breakfast inns and numerous restaurants. www.glasgowbarren.com
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Wisdom
WISDOM Community in Metcalfe County is the official home of the award-winning band, Kentucky Headhunters. Their ancestral historic home and country store are located right on Hwy 68. Slow down and one might see band member Richard Young in the yard!
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Edmonton
Highways 68 and 80 juncture at EDMONTON, the home of a quaint and beautiful public square. Booths will be set up in the courtyard featuring local artisans and antique dealers. 270.432.3222, www.metcalfechamber.com
EVENTS: 400 Mile Sale - booths set up in Courtyard 6/2-5
June - Relay for Life
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Sulphur Well
Continue on Hwy 68 toward Greensburg to visit the historic community of SULPHUR WELL, which is just one mile from Hwy 68 and well worth one's visit. A historic artisan well continues to flow with sulphur water once greatly sought for medicinal purposes. Brave travelers can still stop for a free drink! Others might prefer the mouth-watering country ham and biscuits served at the famous Lighthouse Restaurant.
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Greensburg
Incorporated in 1794, Greensburg, a Preserve America Community with a downtown National Register Historic District, has many unique shops and places to eat. The Oldest Courthouse West of the Alleghenies anchors the shopping district. Accessed from the downtown is the Green River Paddle Trail. www.greensburgonline.com or contact Mike Mills at m.mills@greensburgonline.com (270) 932-4298.
FESTIVALS/EVENTS: June 3 - Jamming on the Square featuring Juggernaut Jug Band.
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Campbellsville
CAMPBELLSVILLE offers camping at GREEN RIVER LAKE STATE RESORT PARK, Tebbs Bend Civil War battle site and driving tour, bed and breakfast inns, hotels, restaurants and the Jacob
Hiestand House Museum. www.campbellsvilleky.com
LEBANON is the geographic center of Kentucky and the perfect stop on Hwy 68. Great shopping, hotels, B&B's, and dining await you right on Hwy 68. Enjoy religious and Civil War history; visit historic Maker's Mark Distillery; or enjoy a full country ham breakfast at Marion County Country Ham Days in September. 270.692.0021. www.lebanon-ky.com
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Perryville
PERRYVILLE is the site of the greatest Civil War battle in Kentucky. It features Constitution Square State Historic Site, Penn's Country Store in operation since 1845, numerous bed and breakfast inns, antique and craft shops, hotels and restaurants. A short 15 minute drive is DANVILLE. www.danvillekentucky.com
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Danville
DANVILLE is only 15 minutes away from Perryville and Penn's Store. A good selection of restaurants available here. 800.755.0076, www.danvillekentucky.com
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Harrodsburg
HARRODSBURG, Kentucky's oldest town (1774), features Old Fort Harrod State Park; Beaumont Inn, the state's oldest family-operated country inn; Shaker Village, America's largest restored Shaker community; the sternwheeler Dixie Belle; walking and driving tours; historic downtown; antique & craft shops; restaurants; bed and breakfast inns; hotels and numerous special events. 800-355-9192. www.harrodsburgky.com
PLEASANT HILL is the site of historic Shaker Village with 34 original buildings open for tours, dining and lodging. Site of the 3rd Annual Antiques Show & Sale. While at the Village, dine on true Shaker cuisine and enjoy a river ride on a sternwheeler. Admission charge. www.shakervillageky.org
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Wilmore
WILMORE, one mile off Hwy 68 on Hwy 1268, is a quaint historic railroad and college town with avenues lined with lavish flower baskets. Unique shopping, dining and lodging are offered. Picnic in historic High Bridge Park high atop a limestone cliff of the Kentucky Palisades overlooking the Kentucky River and railroad trestle designated an engineering marvel. 859.858.4411. www.wilmore.org
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Nicholasville
Historic NICHOLASVILLE is a mecca for antique and craft shops with challenging golf courses and other recreational opportunities. Experience yesterday with a free trip on the Valley View Ferry which has been transporting people across the Kentucky River since 1785. History comes alive at Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park with museum, trails, tours and programs. Enjoy a glass of wine and tour at Chrisman Mill Vineyards and Winery, the first commercial vineyard in the nation.. 859.881.9126 or 859.492.3115 www.jessamineco.com
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Lexington
LEXINGTON, "Home to the Kentucky Horse Park" and so much more. This breathtaking community in the heart of horse country offers numerous tours, museums, shopping, lodging and fine dining opportunities. www.vistlex.com
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Paris
PARIS is located in the heart of Kentucky's famed Bluegrass Country and visitors can see the beautiful horse farms along miles of scenic back roads. Attractions include Duncan Tavern and the John Fox, Jr. Genealogical Library; Hopewell Museum; the Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum and the Cane Ridge Meeting House. The Victorian-era Main Street in PARIS features lots of great stories selling antiques, collectibles and other unusual and unique items as well as several restaurants. Call 888.987.3205 for info or visit www.parisky.org or www.parisky.com
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Millersburg
In MILLERSBURG there is a covered bridge built in 1877 and open to traffic.
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Carlisle
CARLISLE, located just off US 68 North of PARIS, features a visitor's center located in the Jailer's Home and Dungeon as well as the Nicholas County Depot which has been restored and features a museum and genealogy library.
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Blue Lick State
Resort Park
Continue north to BLUE LICKS BATTLEFIELD STATE RESORT PARK, the site of the last Kentucky battle of the Revolutionary War fought in 1782. The park offers a museum, new lodge, cottages and campground. 859.289.5507. www.bluelicksbattlefield.com
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Mays Lick
A few miles up the road from Blue Lick Battlefield State Resort Park, visit turn of the century MAY'S LICK.
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Fairview/
Flemingsburg
FAIRVIEW is a wide spot in the road just north of Blue Licks State Resort Park. Located at Fairview is Eagle Ridge Retreat, a lovely campground, retreat center that does weddings, family reunions, class reunions or a great place to get away from it all. Nearby FLEMINGSBURG is home to two bed and breakfast inns and the Covered Bridge Festival on 8/27/05. www.flemingkychamber.com
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Old Washington
Go back in time as you visit this 1700's pioneer village with original log cabins, 6 museums and Underground Railroad and Civil War history. Enjoy your shopping as you browse through antique, craft and specialty stores located in restored historic buildings. Museum Tours Given Daily - Old Washington Visitor's Center 606.759.7411 or 606. 759.7423 www.washingtonky.com orwww.washingtonkentucky.com
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Maysville
Stroll through downtown MAYSVILLE and enjoy the diverse historic architecture. See history come alive through the murals on the floodwall. Trace your roots and learn Mason County's role in history at the Museum Center and the National Underground Railroad Museum. Shop the wonderful specialty shops or just sit on the riverwalk and enjoy the tranquility of the Ohio River. Maysville/Mason County Tourism, 216 Bridge Street, Maysville, Kentucky 41056 606.564.9419. www.cityofmaysville.com
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