Herrington Lake KY Attractions
Information about Herrington Lake KY Attractions at Herrington Lake.
Herrington Lake pairs deep, scenic water with an easy central-Kentucky location. As the deepest lake in Kentucky, its narrow, winding channel and wooded hills make for beautiful boating and paddling, and landmarks like the towering Chimney Rock give the lake character. Anglers love it for excellent fishing, while nearby Danville and Harrodsburg add historic sites, dining, and events. It's a relaxed spot for a day on the water or a full weekend. Explore the attractions and things to do around Herrington Lake below.
Attractions at Herrington Lake
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The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky
This 100-acre arboretum showcases Kentucky landscape through formal gardens & natural areas.
Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate
Stately 19th-century home & grounds of politician Henry Clay, with tours, exhibits, trails & more.
Aviation Museum of Kentucky
Airport-based venue with exhibits & educational programs showcasing the science & history of flight.
Constitution Square Historic Site
3-acre park & open-air museum detailing the state's early political history via interpretive signs.
Great American Dollhouse Museum
Quaint dollhouse museum featuring reconstructions of American social history in miniature.
Malibu Jack's Lexington
Indoor mini-golf, go-karts, arcade games, basketball hoops & cafe (no entrance fee, pay as you go).
McConnell Springs Park
Site of the first Lexington settlement hosting events, educational programs & natural springs.
McDowell House & Apothecary Shop Museum
Restored house museum filled with historically appropriate period furniture, with tours.
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
Self-guided tours of the Civil War battleground, plus a museum with battle video & war relics.
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
This 734-acre woodland preserve has 10 mi. of marked hiking trails, plus streams & wildlife.
Veterans Park
Relaxed park area featuring a Gold Star veteran's monument, a tank, stream & picnic area.
Waveland State Historic Site
Antebellum plantation featuring a Greek Revival home & original outbuildings, plus events.
White Hall Historic Site
1800s Italianate mansion with period rooms & outbuildings & expansive grounds with picnic areas.
Jacobson Park
City park featuring basketball, volleyball, playgrounds, a dog park, fishing & pedal-boat rentals.
Mary Todd Lincoln House
Historic childhood home of the First Lady of the United States from 1861-1865, with tours & events.
Masterson Station Park
Equestrian venue featuring cross-country & dressage complexes, plus scenic grounds for open riding.
Nostalgia Station Toy Museum
Museum featuring a variety of model trains & other toys in a restored depot dating to 1911.
Old Fort Harrod State Park
Park focusing on local history, with a replica of an 18th-century fort & Lincoln's marriage temple.
Pioneer Playhouse
Historic outdoor live theater performance venue with newer indoor accommodations & campgrounds.
Shillito Park
Sports & recreation park on 176 acres with athletic fields & courts plus a swimming pool.
Triangle Park
Landscaped urban park featuring water fountains & occasional outdoor performances on the grass.
Fort Boonesborough State Park
Reconstructed Colonial fort featuring exhibits, plus demonstrations by people in period dress.
Hartland Park
Neighborhood park featuring grassy areas with shade trees, a walking trail & a playground.
E. C. Million Memorial Park
City park with 2 tennis courts & 2 soccer fields, as well as a children's playground.
Lexington Children’s Museum
Museum with interactive art & science-related exhibits for children of all ages.
