Kentucky Official Visitor's Guide 2018 - Kentucky Official Visitor's Guide 2018
Bluegrass, Blues & Barbecue
2018-01-08 03:47:44
HISTORIC MUSIC & LEGENDARY TASTES
This region feeds the soul and the senses, evoking the sounds and musical sensations of Kentucky. Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass Music, invented the genre here in the rolling hills of Rosine. W.C. Handy, the Father of the Blues, lived and nurtured his appreciation for this African-American song form for nearly a decade in Henderson.
FOOD FOR THE SOUL AND THE SENSES.
The legacies of both are celebrated at the Rosine Barn Jamboree, the International Bluegrass Music Museum, the W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival, and countless other gatherings and impromptu jam sessions throughout the region.
It is a heritage best served with barbecue and here, in the BBQ Capital of the World, that means mutton, chicken, pork – and more mutton. Even before Owensborough (later, Owensboro) was incorporated as a town in 1817, there was a tradition of simmering barbecue over an open pit. Yeah. It’s that good.
This part of Kentucky hangs its hat on barbecue – and incredible barbecue it is – but there’s plenty more to sink your teeth into
1.BURGOO: Bur who? Known as Kentucky’s most famous stew, it consists of at least three different meats (usually pork, beef and chicken, although you’ll find veal or lamb, too) and a mixture of potatoes, corn, carrots, onion, celery, lima beans – basically, whatever you can throw into the pot.
2.POTATO SALAD: Variations abound, but here there’s no better way to spice up your spuds. Mayo, vinegar, celery, onion, salt, pepper (and perhaps a little mustard) is the recipe of choice.
3.BBQ MUTTON: Created by early pioneers as a way to take advantage of the area’s large sheep population, mutton is slow-cooked over hickory wood coals for up to 18 hours to create a tender meat-lover’s treat.
4.COLESLAW: Shredded cabbage is a given, but what’s mixed in with it can differ from there. Some swear by mayonnaise, while others prefer a vinegar base. But why choose? Many restaurants here serve up both.
5.PEACH COBBLER: With peach orchards and strawberry patches aplenty, these parts are known for this warm-from-the-oven baked goodie that offers the taste (and comfort!) of home.
SIGNATURE MEAL
Appetizer: Burgoo
Entrée: BBQ mutton
Sides: Baked beans, slaw, potato salad Dessert: Peach cobbler
Beverage: Strawberry lemonade inspired by locally grown berries
Arts & Shopping
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Family Fun
History & Culture
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Music & Theater
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Visitor Services
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Guided Tour
BEAVER DAM/HARTFORD/ROSINE
OHIO CO. TOURISM COMMISSION
1350 Clay St. , Hartford
BILL MONROE'S BIRTHPLACE
6210 U.S.62 E., Rosine 270-298-0036, 270-274-3551 visitohiocountyky.org
FORDSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND L & N DEPOT MUSEUM
32 Ridge Rd., Fordsville 270-929-5792 fordsvilledepot.com
OHIO CO. ARTIST GUILD 101 N. Main St., Beaver Dam 270-256-3572
OHIO CO. MUSEUM
415 Mulberry St., Hartford 270-298-3749
OLD FORT HARTFORD REPLICA
2300 Rt.69 N., Hartford 270-298-4466
ROSINE BARN JAMBOREE
8225 Hwy. 62 E., Rosine 270-363-9425 facebook.com
ROSINE CEMETERY
Ky. St. Rd., 1544 & Fifth St. Loop, Rosine 270-274-5552
UNCLE PEN'S CABIN Pen Ln., Rosine 270-775-5420 visitohiocountyky.com
WASHBURN LAKE
Ky. 69 and Washburn Lake Rd., Hartford 270-273-3117 fw.ky.gov
CALHOUN
V MCLEAN CO. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/TOURISM CENTER 297 Main St., Calhoun 270-273-9760
DISC GOLF COURSE,SACRAMENTO LION'S CLUB 187 Ky. 2383, Sacramento 270-736-9201
MYER CREEK PARK DISC GOLF COURSE Myer Creek Park Ln., Calhoun 270-273-9259
CENTRAL CITY
V CENTRAL CITY TOURISM COMMISSION 200 N. First St., Central City 270-754-9603 cityofcentralcity.com Ad page 62
EVERLY BROTHERS LANDMARK 200 N. First St., Central City 270-754-9603 cityofcentralcity.com
LAKE MALONE STATE PARK 331 S.R. Rd. 8001, Dunmor 270-657-2111
MUHLENBERG COUNTY MUSIC & HISTORY MUSEUM 200 N. First St., Central City 270-754-9603 cityofcentralcity.com
PARADISE PARK, MERLE TRAVIS BOYHOOD HOME & MINERS MUSEUM 750 Cleaton Rd., Powderly 270-338-1895 muhlenbergcountyky.org
DAWSON SPRINGS
DAWSON SPRINGS HISTORIC MUSEUM & ART CENTER 127 S. Main St., Dawson Springs 270-797-3503 dawsonspringsky.com
DAWSON SPRINGS TRAIL TOWN 200 W. Arcadia Ave., Dawson Springs 270-797-4248 dawsonspringsky.com
DIXON
WEBSTER COUNTY FISCAL COURT 201 Fairway Dr., Dixon 270-871-4216
GREENVILLE
GREENVILLE TOURISM COMMISSION 112 N. Main St., Greenville 270-338-1895 tourgreenville.com Ad page 62
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE 100 S. Main, Greenville 270-338-1895 tourgreenville.com
MCPL'S THISTLE COTTAGE
122 S. Cherry St., Greenville 270-338-2605 mcplib.org/thistlecottage
HAWESVILLE/LEWISPORT
HANCOCK CO. TOURISM Lewisport 270-316-0818 hancockky.us
HANCOCK CO. MUSEUM, INC. 110 River St., Hawesville 270-927-8672 facebook.com
PATE HOUSE Ky. 334, Lewisport 270-314-5688
HENDERSON
HENDERSON CO. TOURIST COMMISSION 101 N. Water St., Henderson 270-826-3128 hendersonky.org Ad page 63
BLUE MOON STABLES 8124 Ky. 268, Corydon 270-957-0234 blue-moon-stables.com
ELLIS PARK RACE COURSE INC. 3300 U.S.41 N., Henderson 270-826-0608, 800-333-8110 ellisparkracing.com
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON STATE PARK MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER 3100 U.S. 41 N., Henderson 270-826-2247 parks.ky.gov
SLOUGHS WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA 9956 Hwy. 268, Corydon 270-827-2673, 800-858-1549 fw.ky.gov
MADISONVILLE
HOPKINS CO. TOURIST AND CONVENTION COMMISSION 15 E. Center St., Madisonville 270-821-4171, 877-243-5280 visitmadisonvilleky.com Ad page 62
EARLINGTON LOCH MARY RECREATIONAL ATV PARK 1865 Earlington Rd., Earlington 270-383-5364 earlingtonatvpark.com
GOVERNOR RUBY LAFFOON LOG CABIN 107 Union St., Madisonville 270-821-3986
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HANSON 30 Sunset Rd., Hanson 270-322-8521
MADISONVILLE MINERS BASEBALL CLUB Madisonville City Park, Madisonville 270-821-4171 madisonvilleminers.com
MAHR PARK AT HIDDEN HILLS FARM 642 Nebo Rd., Madisonville 270-584-9017 madisonvilleky.us
TRADEWATER CANOE & KAYAK RENTAL 114 Lakeview Dr., Dawson Springs 270-871-9475
WEST KENTUCKY ATV TRAILS 5699 Hopkinsville Rd., Madisonville 270-383-5190 westkentuckyatv.com
MORGANFIELD
UNION CO. COURTHOUSE 100 W. Main St., Morganfield 270-952-1191 unioncounty.ky.gov
JAMES D. VEATCH CAMP BRECKINRIDGE MUSEUM AND ARTS CENTER 1116 Village Sq., Morganfield 270-389-4420 breckinridge-arts.org
MOFFITT LAKE RECREATION AREA 378 Moffitt Lake Rd., Morganfield 270-333-4845 Facebook.com
OWENSBORO
OWENSBORO DAVIESS CO. CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 215 E. 2nd St., Owensboro 270-926-1100, 800-489-1131 visitowensboro.com Ad page 61
BLUE GRASS TOURS AND CHARTERS 817 Enterprise Dr., Lexington 859-252-5744, 800-755-6956 bluegrasstours.com Ad page 4
INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC MUSEUM 117 Daviess St., Owensboro 270-926-7891, 888-692-2656 bluegrassmuseum.org
O. Z. TYLER DISTILLERY 10 Distillery Rd., Owensboro 270-691-9001 oztylerdistillery.com
OWENSBORO MUSEUM OF FINE ART 901 Frederica St., Owensboro 270-685-3181 omfa.us
OWENSBORO MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY 122 E. Second St., Owensboro 270-687-2732 owensboromuseum.org
WESTERN KENTUCKY BOTANICAL GARDEN 25 Carter Rd., Owensboro 270-852-8925 facebook.com
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodation Types: B = Bed & Breakfasts; C = Cottages/Inns; H = Hotels/Motels; R = Resorts
Rates: $ = up to $49; $$ = $50-$99; $$$ = $100-$149; $$$$ = $150 and up
Rates subject to change
Symbols: Wi-Fi Restaurant on Site Pets Accepted a Campgrounds l Marinas
BEAVER DAM
BEAVER DAM INN 270-274-0851 1750 U.S. 231 S., Beaver Dam
EAGLE INN
270-274-7121 1080 N. Main St., Beaver Dam
HURST HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST 812-453-3281 307 Iron Mountain Rd., Hartford
CENTRAL CITY
BEST WESTERN 270-757-0222 627 S. Second St., Central City 800-780-7234 bestwestern.com
CARONODA MOTEL 270-754-1320 606 S. Second St., Central City
DAYS INN 270-754-1222 640 S. Second St., Central City daysinn.com
SUPER 8 270-757-1700 635 S. Second St., Central City 800-800-8000 super8.com
GREENVILLE
CCI-EXPRESS INN 270-338-9797 2011 W. Everly Brothers Blvd., Powderly
THE WICKLIFFE HOUSE
270-977-7018 127 S. Cherry House, Greenville
HENDERSON
COMFORT INN
270-827-8191 2820 U.S. 41 N., Henderson 800-228-5150 comfortinn.com
ECONOMY INN & SUITES
270-827-5611 2030 U.S. 41 N., Henderson 800-753-1698 economyinnsuites.com
FARMER & FRENCHMAN WINERY
270-577-8837 12522 U.S. 41 S., Henderson farmerandfrenchman.com
HENDERSON DOWNTOWN MOTEL
270-827-2577 425 N. Green St., Henderson
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
270-869-0533 2826 U.S. 41 N., Henderson 800-465-4329 ihg.com/holidayinn
HOLIDAY MOTEL
270-826-8382 1759 S. Green St., Henderson
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON STATE PARK
270-826-2247 3100 U.S. 41 N., Henderson parks.ky.gov
L & N BED AND BREAKFAST LTD. 270-831-1100 327 N. Main St., Henderson lnbbky.com
RAMADA INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER 270-826-6600 2044 U.S. 41 N., Henderson ramada.com
SLEEP INN
270-830-6500 2224 U.S. 41 N., Henderson 888-830-6501 sleepinn.com
SUGAR CREEK INN
270-827-0127 2077 U.S. 41 N., Henderson sugarcreekinnhenderson.com
TRUE VINE PLANTATION INN
270-827-9144 3211 U.S. 41 N., Henderson
VICTORIAN QUARTERS BED & BREAKFAST 270-831-2778 109 Clay St., Henderson
Additional accommodation options appear in the State Parks, Marina and Campground grids throughout this guide. For a complete list, visit www.kentuckytourism.com and click on “Places to Stay.”
LEWISPORT
QUALITY INN
9040 U.S. 60 W., Lewisport
THE RIVER HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST
1510 Riverview Dr., Lewisport 877-315-5368
MADISONVILLE
BAYMONT INN & SUITES MADISONVILLE
1891 Lantaff Blvd., Madisonville
BIG SPRING INN
1750 E. Center St., Madisonville
COLONIAL MOTEL
507 S. Main St., Madisonville
COMFORT INN & SUITES
545 Powell Dr., Madisonville 877-424-6423
DAYS INN
1900 Lantaff Blvd., Madisonville 800-329-7466
FOX RIDGE BED & BREAKFAST
1130 Carroll Gentry Rd., Madisonville
HAMMACK-MOORE HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST
129 S. Main St., Madisonville
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
1201 E. Center St., Madisonville 800-426-7866
madisonvillesuites.hamptoninn.com
JAMES MADISON INN
320 E. Center St., Madisonville
RED CARDINAL INN
4765 Hanson Rd., Madisonville
RUBY LODGE AT SPRING LAKE WOODS
367 Springlake St., Madisonville
MORGANFIELD
BUD'S COUNTRY CORNER MOTEL
8058 Ky. 56 E., Morganfield
COUNTRY CABINS
9355 U.S. 60 W., Sturgis
HOMETOWN INN
552 U.S. 60 N., Morganfield
OWENSBORO
COMFORT SUITES OF OWENSBORO
230 Salem Dr., Owensboro 800-424-6423
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
3120 Highland Pointe Dr., Owensboro 888-236-2427
DAYS INN
3720 New Hartford Rd., Owensboro 800-225-3297
DIAMOND LAKE RESORT AND CAMPGROUND
7301 Hobbs Rd., Owensboro 877-975-4900
FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT
800 Salem Dr., Owensboro 800-228-2800
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodation Types: B = Bed & Breakfasts; C = Cottages/Inns; H = Hotels/Motels; R = Resorts
Rates: $ = up to $49; $$ = $50-$99; $$$ = $100-$149; $$$$ = $150 and up Rates subject to change
Symbols: Wi-Fi Restaurant on Site Pets Accepted a Campgrounds l Marinas
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
401 W. 2nd St., Owensboro 800-426-7866
HAMPTON INN SOUTH
615 Salem Dr., Owensboro 800-455-8667
HOLIDAY INN OWENSBORO
701 W. 1st St., Owensboro 800-465-4329
MOTEL 6
4585 Frederica St., Owensboro 800-899-9841
Additional accommodation options appear in the State Parks, Marina and Campground grids throughout this guide. For a complete list, visit www.kentuckytourism.com and click on “Places to Stay.”
RAMADA INN
3136 W. Second St., Owensboro 800-854-9517
SLEEP INN
51 Bon Harbor Hills, Owensboro 800-916-1392
SUPER 8
1027 Goetz Dr., Owensboro 800-454-3213
WINGFIELD INN AND SUITES
3220 W. Parrish Ave., Owensboro
wingfieldinnandsuitesowensboroky.com
CAMPGROUNDS
Symbols: RV Sites Swimming Tents Welcome Pets Accepted l Marinas
Additional campgrounds appear in the accommodation grids throughout this guide. For a complete list, visit www.kentuckytourism.com and click on “Places to Stay,” then “Campgrounds.”
BEAVER DAM/HARTFORD
OHIO CO. ROSINE CAMPGROUND
8229 U.S. Hwy. 62 E., Rosine
OHIO COUNTY NORTH PARK
1884 St Rt. 54 W., Fordsville
OHIO COUNTY PARK
2300 State Route 69 N., Hartford
CALHOUN
LIVERMORE RV PARK
101 Park Loop, Livermore
MYER CREEK PARK
1 Myer Creek Ln., Calhoun
CENTRAL CITY/GREENVILLE
BRYAN'S LAKE CAMPGROUND
261 Bryan Lake Rd., Graham
GREGORY LAKE CAMPGROUND
430 Gregory Lake Rd., Drakesboro
LAKE MALONE STATE PARK
331 State Rt. 8001, Dunmor
WESTERN KENTUCKY RV PARK
700 Youngstown Rd. #604, Central City
HENDERSON
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON CAMPGROUND
3100 US 41 N., Henderson
MORGANFIELD
DR. JOHN A. ARNOLD ARENA & CONVENTION CENTER
125 Pryor Blvd., Sturgis
MOFFITT LAKE RECREATION AREA
378 Moffitt Lake Rd., Morganfield
OWENSBORO
DIAMOND LAKE RESORT AND CAMPGROUND
7301 Hobbs Rd., Owensboro 877-975-4900
WINDY HOLLOW CAMPGROUND
5141 Windy Hollow Rd., Owensboro
GOLF
Practice Facilities: A = All; C = Chipping Parks; D = Driving Range; P = Putting Green
Rates: $ = up to $30; $$ = $31 and above; (Rate is based on 18 holes with a cart)
CENTRAL CITY
CENTRAL CITY COUNTRY CLUB
150 Central Club Dr., Central City
HARTFORD
OHIO CO. COMMUNITY GOLF COURSE 270-298-4449 9
1151 Country Club Ln., Hartford
HENDERSON
HENDERSON MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
1805 N. Elm St., Henderson
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON STATE PARKGOLF COURSE
3100 U.S. 41 N., Henderson
PLAYERS CLUB OF HENDERSON
800 Wolf Hills Blvd., Henderson
MADISONVILLE
LAKESHORE COUNTRY CLUB
1000 Shamrock Dr., Madisonville
MADISONVILLE COUNTRY CLUB & GOLF COURSE
105 Country Club Ln., Madisonville
MADISONVILLE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
755 Park Ave., Madisonville
MORGANFIELD
BRECKINRIDGE GOLF COURSE LLC
240 Whitaker Way, Morganfield
ELKWOOD GOLF COURSE
11675 U.S. 60 W., Sturgis
OWENSBORO
BEN HAWES GOLF COURSE
400 Boothfield Rd., Owensboro
HILLCREST GOLF COURSE
4346 Old Hartford Rd., Owensboro
PANTHER CREEK GOLF CLUB
4641 Ky. 1514, Owensboro
THE PEARL CLUB AT SUMMIT
6501 Summit Dr., Owensboro
SACRAMENTO
ROYAL CYPRESS GOLF COURSE
13270 State Rt. 81 S., Sacramento 888-848-9755
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