Area Attractions in the Lakes Area

The Hitching Post - Aurora, KY.  Gift shop with many fine collectibles, including Boyds' Bears.  Old Country Store with antiques and much more - something for everyone!  It also serves as our local post office sub-station, and tourist information center.  Call (270) 474-2266 for hours of operation.

Land Between the Lakes - 170,000 acres of outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, off-highway and horseback trails.  Woodlands Nature Station, The Homeplace Living History Farm, Golden Pond Planetarium, the Elk & Bison Prairie and more!  Special events throughout the year!

Hardin Southern Railroad - Hardin, KY.  Located just 7 miles from Early American Motel, you can take a 2 hour nostalgic train ride back in time, on reclining seat, climate-controlled coaches, through Clarks River Valley.  Call (270) 437-4555 or E-mail office@hsrr.com .

Corvette Lanes Bowling Alley -  Main Street, Murray, KY - Call (270) 753-2202

Cheri's Movie Theatres - Chestnut Street, Murray, KY - Call (270) 753-3314

Circus Skate of Murray - Highway 641, Murray, KY - Call (270) 753-9622

Murray State University's Regional Special Events Center - (RSEC) - Murray, KY - a multipurpose facility that hosts Racer basketball games, concerts, conventions, and trade shows.  Walking and recreation is available most days from 7:15 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.  All times are subject to change due to pending events.  Call (270) 762-5577.

Forgotten Past - Draffenville, KY.  Go-Karts, Mini-golf, museum, gift shop.  Call (270) 527-9244

Kentucky Opry - Draffenville, KY.  Country Music Show!  The Campbell family took the Branson, MO music show concept and brought it to Kentucky in 1988.  The theatre is new, seats 500 and is open on the weekends year 'round.  Call (270) 527-3869 or 1-888-459-8704  Send E-mail to kyopry@vci.net

Maggie's Jungle Golf - Gilbertsville, KY.  Excellent Miniature Golf course and Petting Zoo.  Call (270) 362-8933 for hours

Henry's Golf Range and Go-Karts -  Gilbertsville, KY.  Western Kentucky's longest go-kart track.  Call (270) 362-8170

Venture River Water Park - Eddyville, KY.  Wavepool, 7 exciting slides, the "Cliffhanger", Old Man River, Cyclone, HUGE kiddie pool & activity area.  Sand volleyball.  Group rates available.  Free parking.  Free tube use.  Fun for the whole family!  Call (270) 388-7999  Email: ventureriver@ziggycom.net   ***When staying with us at Early American Motel - Buy one day's admission, get the next consecutive day's pass FREE!  Tickets must be purchased at the resort in advance.

Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway - Calvert City, KY.  State-of-the-Art Facility with Stadium seating, souvenir store, concession vending, two VIP tower buildings, and more -- all sitting on the corner of Interstate 24 and the Purchase Parkway.  Exit 27 off I-24 to the Interstate Frontage Road by the Coastal Truck Plaza.  Call (270) 395-3600

West Kentucky Factory Outlets - Eddyville, KY.  Outlets offer national brands and designer labels at factory-direct savings.  Up to 70% off retail on quality, first-run merchandise.  Open 7 days a week.

After Dinner Downtown - Downtown Paducah, KY.  Saturday nights, 7 - 10 pm., May through September.  Live Music, shopping, antique cars, entertainment and dancing in the streets.

MAQS Quilt Museum - Downtown Paducah, KY.  See over 150 beautiful new and antique quilts in this world-class museum.  Shop in the museum store.  Open year 'round.  Call (270) 442-8856.

Adsmore Museum - Princeton, KY.  AAA rated four-star museum depicting Victorian lifestyle of prominent western Kentucky family.  Plus 1840's log cabin and Carriage Gift Shop.  Open Tues. - Sat. 11 am. - 4 pm., Sunday 1:30 - pm.  Call (270) 365-3114.


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