SOUTHERN KENTUCKY VACATIONS REGIONAL ITINERARY DAY 1 1 Historic Greensburg Courthouse , Greensburg If these walls could talk, they would tell stories of one of Kentucky’s oldest public buildings, built between 1802-1804 and the oldest courthouse west of the Allegheny Mountains. And they would speak of Abraham Lincoln’s future law partner and biographer, William H. Herndon, born in this town in 1818. 2 Homeplace on Green River , Campbellsville Get back to nature at this 227-acre historical farm – “part living time capsule, part laboratory for forward-thinking ideas” – with open jams in the barn, miles of hiking trails and a nature area with blue heron wetlands, forests and plenty of wildlife. 3 Columbia Trail Town , Columbia Small-town pleasures, big scenic splendors – thanks to gorgeous Green River Lake, a waterway wonderland for boaters, paddlers and fishers. Outdoor lovers flock to this historic burg on the banks of Russell Creek, home of Holmes Bend Marina and its many houseboat and cabin rentals. DAY 2 4 Big South Fork Scenic Railway , Stearns Immerse yourself in Kentucky history as you trundle along the rails and roaring rivers into what was once the hub of a logging and mining empire. Walk the grounds of Barthell Coal Mining Camp, where the Stearns Company produced its first load of coal. Explore Mine 1, then enjoy a coal miner’s lunch. 5 Dairy Bar , Whitley City The 1950s called and they want you to time-travel back to an era of drive-in diners and car hops, milkshakes and burgers. It’s all ’50s all the time, inside and out. 6 Natural Arch Scenic Area , Parkers Lake In Daniel Boone National Forest, follow the paved pathway to the base of this spectacular sandstone arch, which spans nearly 100 feet, and enjoy the view from two scenic (and accessible) overlooks. SCAN HERE to explore this region! 2 1 3 kentuckytourism.com/explore-kentucky 6 5 4 KEY: National Parks State Resort Parks State Recreational Parks State Historic Sites Liberty 606-706-7777, explorelibertyky.com Pulaski County/Lake Cumberland 606-679-6394, lctourism.com Taylor County 270-465-3786, campbellsvilleky.com McCreary County 606-376-3008, mccrearytourism.com Somerset 606-679-6366, seesomerset.com Wayne County 606-348-4241, heartoflakecumberland.com kentuckytourism.com 107
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