Kentucky Lake KY Attractions
Information about Kentucky Lake KY Attractions at Kentucky Lake.
Kentucky Lake is a full-blown vacation destination in western Kentucky. Alongside its famous fishing, the lake sits next to the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, with hundreds of miles of trails, a wildlife refuge, an elk and bison prairie, and the Woodlands Nature Station. Add sandy swimming beaches, two state resort parks, boating, and paddling, and there's enough to fill a long weekend or a full week. Nearby towns like Benton, Murray, and Paducah round things out. Explore the attractions and things to do around Kentucky Lake below.
Attractions at Kentucky Lake
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Paducah Wall to Wall
Colorful mural picturing the town at the height of its days of Atom Age fame.
Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge Admin Building and Visitor Contact Station
Historic Riverfront
Historic, vibrant area along the river featuring a mural-covered floodwall & scenic water views.
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
170,000 acres between the Kentucky & Barkley lakes for camping, hiking & water activities.
The National Quilt Museum
Museum featuring an extensive collection of quilting & textile arts, workshops & rotating exhibits.
William Clark Market House Museum
Local history museum housing a recreated 19th-century drugstore, along with artifacts & a gift shop.
Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum
Civil War museum in a 19th-century Greek Revival home once owned by General Lloyd Tilghman.
Venture River Water Park
Family-oriented aquatic amusement park with speed slides, a lazy river, a wave pool & more.
Kolb Park
Neighborhood relaxation spot with a large playground, a picnic shelter & rest rooms.
Paducah Railroad Museum
Local railroad museum telling the story of the early days of rail travel & housing a simulator.
