REGIONAL LOCATION
Western Kentucky
We’ve got the full Kentucky horsepower experience waiting for you in Western-most parts of the state! Buckle up for a trip around seven neighboring counties in Western Kentucky – a rushing, roaring, and galloping experience for the entire family! Here you’ll see rodeos, enormous lakes, classic car cruise-ins, the beautiful Land Between the Lakes, Farmland experiences, horseback racing, motorsport/horsepower entertainment, and so much more.
Itinerary Quick Look:
Rodeos | Kentucky Lake Boating | Horseback Riding LBL | Cruise In | Gateway to LBL | Lake Barkley | Summer Venture River | Amish Country | Wranglers Campground | Cadiz Cruz-In | Tractor Pull | Barrel Racing | Butterfly Festival | Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum | Ellis Park Racing
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Related Locations
Christian County
Oak Grove Tourism CVB
270-439-5675
105 Walter Garrett Lane Oak, Grove, KY 42240
visitoakgroveky.com
Head to Oak Grove, KY for your horsepower experience where you can enjoy live harness racing and year-round simulcast racing at the beautiful Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel.
Crittenden County
City of Marion Tourism Commission
270-965-5015
P.O. Box 174 213 South Main St. Marion KY 42064
marionkentucky.org
Discover Kentucky’s Hidden Treasures-Visit Kentucky’s Largest Amish Community and the World-renowned collection of Minerals from around the world at the Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum. A short scenic drive from Kentucky’s Western Waterland Lakes and Land Between The Lakes.
Henderson County
Henderson Tourist Commission
270-826-3128
101 North Water Street, Henderson, KY 42420
hendersonky.org
If an artsy riverside gem is what you seek, then set your sights on Henderson. Experience history at every turn. Embrace outdoor adventure. Move to the beat of your own drum at award-winning festivals. And kick it into high gear at historic Ellis Park!
Lyon County
Lake Barkley Tourist Commission
270-388-5300
82 Days Inn Dr.
Kuttawa, KY 42055
lakebarkley.org
Marshall County
Kentucky Lake CVB
270-527-3128
93 Carroll Rd. Benton, KY 42025
visitkylake.com
Experience Kentucky’s horsepower, Kentucky Lake style! We have speeding boats, Drive-In movie theaters, rodeos, and more! Horsepower feels different on the water, so start your engines and get planning today!
Muhlenberg County
Muhlenberg County – Central City Tourism Commission
270-754-9603
200 North 1st St. Central City, KY 42330
cityofcentralcityky.com/tourism
Trigg County
Cadiz/Trigg County Tourism
270-522-3892
5748 Hopkinsville Rd, Cadiz, KY 42211
gocadiz.com
Wether it is on the water of beautiful Lake Barkley, horseback riding with Rogers Riding Club or the annual tractor pull held July 4th at the Trigg County Complex, Cadiz and Trigg County has something for everyone of all ages.
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Itinerary Details
DAY 1
- Start your engines for a day on the water! Kentucky and Barkley lakes are full of recreational boating and fishing opportunities.
- Rent a pontoon for the day, or maybe a peaceful sunrise or sunset kayak paddle is more your speed.
- Book a fishing guide for a day of thrill seeking after the big catch! Fish for bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, and more on these massive bodies of water.
- Pull into one of the bays along Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area for a picnic lunch or grilling out for dinner! With over 2,300 miles of shoreline on Kentucky Lake alone, there’s plenty of track for everyone to relax!
- If swimming with the fish isn’t your thing, no worries!
- Venture River Water Park is only a few miles away in Eddyville, Kentucky! This family friendly attraction is sure to satisfy all ages!
- Whether you find yourself in Marshall, Lyon, or Trigg counties, the water is never too far away!
DAY 2
- Begin heading south towards Oak Grove in Christian County, Kentucky for some event and gaming fun! Try your luck at casino style games and betting on live horse racing at Oak Grove Gaming & Hotel.
- Oak Grove also features numerous free events to attend throughout the summer season including their Spring into Summer Festival, Butterfly Festival, and Bands, Bourbon, and Wine event! Not to mention it’s home to Ft. Campbell Military base!
DAY 3
- Finish out your Western Kentucky horsepower trip by heading northeast towards Muhlenberg, Crittenden, and Henderson County!
- Stop by the Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame in Central City to learn the history of drag racing throughout Kentucky at this venue.
- Amish Country in Marion, Crittenden County is the exact opposite of horsepower, but maybe that’s more your speed. Enjoy the quiet shops and homemade goods and crafts by the Amish and you may even catch the site of a horse and buggy alongside you.
- Your last option on the western area is to visit Ellis Park in Henderson between the months of July or August for live thoroughbred horse racing! This family friendly track is a great way to experience horse racing in a smaller setting!
These family friendly activities plus many more will add excitement to any road trip! Accommodations will vary depending on where you stop, but don’t wait, start your engines, and get to planning your roadtrip to Western Kentucky today!