Family Activities at Kentucky Lake

Apple Valley Hillbilly Garden and Toyland Museum Roadside attraction

270-366-2301

Forgotten Past

Go-karts, 18 hole miniature golf, bumper cars, museum, arcase and gifts. Open daily at 1pm, Memorial day to Labor day. Weekends in May and September. Located on US 68, 3 miles east of Draffenville.

  3390 US HWY 68 E, BENTON, KY 42025

270-527-9244

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Hitching Post and Old Country Store

Open since 1941, they have a great selection of KY Souvenirs, T-shirts, KY Food specialties, handmade jewelry and crafts, vintage and antique memorabilia, unique garden and home decor, old fashioned candy and mouth-watering homemade fudge, timeless children’s toys. In addition, come see their antique buggies and carriages, whisky still and experience their old-time country store. Hours change by season. Summer hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 9am-6pm Sunday: 10am-4pm. Spring hours: Call for times.

  16474 US 68 EAST, AURORA, KY 42048

270-474-2266

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Clark’s River National Wildlife Refuge

270-527-5770

Kentucky Opry Country Music Show

A good, clean wholesome family show. The Kentucky Opry will entertain you with gospel, country, 50’s and some great impersonations of your favorite grand ole opry stars.

  88 CHILTON RD, BENTON, KY 42025

270-527-3869

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Patti’s 1880’s Settlement

2 award-winning restaurants (Patti’s 1880’s and Mr. Bills which are temporarily closed but you can still get food at Hambuger Patti’s Grab & Go ), 8 log cabin gift shops, animals, mini-golf, rock wall, remote controlled boats and so much more.

  1759 JH O’BRYAN AVE., GRAND RIVERS, KY 42045

888-736-2515

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Calvert City Drive In

Drive in movie theater also known for their burgers and pizza. Open weekly during season.

  111 DRIVE IN LANE, CALVERT, KY 42029

270-395-4660

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Kentucky Shores Family Fun Center

Zipline, Go-Karts, rockwall, mini-golf and so much more!

  6215 US Hwy 641 N. Gilbertsville, KY 42044

270-362-4774

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Funky Monkey Pottery Company

270-252-0001

Maggie’s Jungle Golf & Jungle Run

Miniature golf course and a nature trail with a petting zoo! Fun for everyone in the family as you enjoy mingling with goats, peacocks, ducks, chickens, emu, ostrich, mules and a camel.

  7301 U.S. 641 N. Gilbertsville, KY 42044

270-362-8933

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Venture River Water Park

Hurricane bay wave pool, 5 body slides, 2 tube slides, cyclone, old man river, 2 kiddie pools, concessions and more.

  280 PARK PLACE, EDDYVILLE, KY 42038

270-388-7999

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Mike Miller County Park

Mike Miller County Park offers free and accessible activities for families and people of all ages.  The county park features an 18 Hole Disc Golf Course, 5 soccer fields, 3 lighted youth baseball fields, 1 lighted 380’ baseball field, 1 lighted 300’ softball field, batting cages, 2 lighted basketball courts, 2 lighted tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, a two-mile walking trail (with inclines and flats), a horseshoe pit or corn hole game sets, a large playground with multi-function equipment for children, small play areas with swings, a five-acre stocked fishing lake with handicapped accessible fishing pier, pavilions with picnic tables and grills, indoor restrooms, office/indoor community space, and our Veterans Honors Plaza.

  Located 2/10ths mile from
interstate 68W & Purchase Parkway 596 U.S. Hwy 68W
Benton, KY 42025

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Barkley Dam & Visitor’s Center

 270-362-4236

Kentucky Dam & Vistor’s Center

270-362-4221

Rocking U Riding Stables at Wranglers Campground

270-924-2211

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Discovery Park of America

Discovery Park’s exhibits and programs invite you to “see beyond” your current level of knowledge in many areas. Learn, engage, play, explore, and discover through hands-on, interactive experiences. Study the past and envision the future. Ask questions and seek answer. Stretch your imagination and see limitless possibilities.

731-885-5455

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