Itinerary for Friends or Solo Travelers

Are you looking for a relaxing vacation where you can reconnect with nature? Then stay at Kentucky Lake!

You can be adventurous or simply relax on the boat all week, it’s up to you! If you’re looking for a little adventure throughout your stay, then you, or you and friends will love some of the ideas below. We’ve done the hard work of planning your trip, now all you need to do is call and reserve your place to stay. Once you’ve done that, your vacation is already planned!

Add these ideas to My KY Lake Trip Planner:

Day 1:

Morning:

• Benton Donuts or Parcell’s Deli & Grille can give you a little boost before a day of adventure on KY Lake.

• Spend the day on the lake!
  • Find a fishing guide, even if you’ve never fished before!
  • Rent a boat: kayaks, fishing boats, pontoons and more are available!

Evening:

• Book your stay and add your accommodations to your itinerary!

• Enjoy live entertainment or trivia night at The Dam Brewhaus. They also serve a light menu if you’re looking for a late evening snack or want a quick dinner option!

Day 2:

Morning:

• It’s going to be a fun, long, wonderful day! So start it right! Grab breakfast at Fast Eddie’s Bait & Tackle.

• Spend the morning golfing, whichever version you prefer:
  • Find a disc golf course at Old Park or Mike Miller Park
  • Find golf courses in Calvert City or Kentucky Dam Village

Afternoon:

• Spend the afternoon at KY Dam Village. You can go horseback riding, walk across the dam or swim at their public beach!

• Eat lunch at the Harbor Lights Restaurant inside KY Dam Village

Evening:

• For dinner, visit Ralph’s Harborview Bar & Grill.

• Discover local entertainment!
  • Kentucky Opry Country Music Show
  • Twilight Cabaret Productions at Kenlake State Resort Park
  • Laser Light Shows at Golden Pond Planetarium
  • Or, check out the Beer Garden or the Dam Brewhaus to see if they have any live music scheduled.

Day 3:

Morning:

• Before heading into Land Between the Lakes stop at Cindy’s On the Barge at Kenlake resort for breakfast!
• Drive through the Elk and Bison Prairie at Land Between the Lakes. It’s a 3.5 mile paved loop road where you can see lots of wildlife, such as turkeys, various birds, butterflies and prairie mammals.

Afternoon:

• • Take a hike through a portion of Land Between the Lakes. LBL is home to so many adventures! Take your pick:
    • Go biking or for a long hike.
    • Check out the Homeplace, an 1850s working farm and living history museum.
    • Take the LBL Geocaching Challenge!

  Pack a picnic! There are plenty of designated picnic areas around LBL.

• Grab some ice cream on your way out of LBL at Belew’s Dairy Bar!

Evening:

• Enjoy an evening under the stars at the Calvert City Drive In. See a double feature of some of popular new movies! Take your blanket, grab some popcorn and have a fun night at the movies.