Family Activities at Kentucky Lake

We planned your family trip! Click for your itinerary!
Maggies Jungle Run

Kentucky Lake is the perfect vacation spot for every family!

 

You can spend the week reconnecting with your family and helping your kids discover something new. At Kentucky Lake you can go back in time with Patti’s 1880’s settlement or a visit to the Hitching Post. Or, take a tour of Megson Farms where you’ll be able to see the largest herd of white thoroughbreds in North America.

 

Need a night out? Calvert City Drive In is the perfect end to a day at the lake. Grab dinner and enjoy a movie all from the comfort of your car or camp chair! Or, take the family to a fun night at the Kentucky Opry Country Music Show.  

 

And that’s not to mention all of the hiking, boating and fishing you can enjoy the rest of the week!

Apple Valley Hillbilly Art & Toyland

Apple Valley Hillbilly Art & Toyland

270-366-2301

Forgotten Past

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

Website

Hitching Post and Old Country Store

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

Website

Kentucky Opry Country Music Show

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

Website

Calvert City Drive In

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

Website

Kentucky Lake's Megson Farms

Kentucky Lake’s Megson Farms

Home to the largest herd of white thoroughbreds in North America. Stable tours by appointment only.

  US HIGHWAY 68 E., BENTON, KY 42025

270-703-6008

Website

Kentucky Shores Family Fun Center

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

Website

Kentucky Lake Boat Charters

Kentucky Lake Boat Charters

270-709-5665

Funky Monkey Pottery Company

Funky Monkey Pottery Company

270-252-0001

Maggie's Jungle Golf & Jungle Run

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

Facebook

Venture River Water Park

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

Website

Clark's River National Wildlife Refuge

Clark’s River National Wildlife Refuge

270-527-5770

Barkley Dam & Visitor's Center

Barkley Dam & Visitor’s Center

 270-362-4236

Kentucky Dam Village State Park Riding Stables

Kentucky Dam Village State Park Riding Stables

270-362-8386

Kentucky Dam & Vistor's Center

Kentucky Dam & Vistor’s Center

270-362-4221

Patti's 1880's Settlement

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

Website

Guided Fishing Experiences:

 

Take the whole family for a fishing adventure out on the lake. Some of our guided services will filet your catches for you to have for dinner that night! Find a fishing guide here.

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

 

170,000 acre playground for the whole family! You can hike, bike, visit the Planetarium, drive through the Elk and Bison Prairie or visit the Homeplace an 1850’s working farm.   

Book your family’s stay today!