ATTRACTIONS

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280 Funway Drive  //  Eddyville, KY 42038

Southern Lyon County 

48 Finch Lane  //  Eddyville, Ky.  42038

2000 Lake Barkley Drive  //  Kuttawa, Ky.  42055

318 Lee S. Jones Ave.  //  Eddyville, KY 42038

200 Barkley Dam Overlook  //  Grand Rivers, Ky.  42045

OLD EDDYVILLE

Kentucky 730 off Kentucky 93  //  Eddyville

View the breathtaking “Castle on the Cumberland” – the Kentucky State Penitentiary along the shores of Lake Barkley.  Experience the history of Old Eddyville at the Rose Hill Museum.  Walk the shorelines of the Old Eddyville area and see remains of foundations, sidewalks and streets of the town’s former location.

REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS

The Lake Barkley and western Kentucky region features many family-friendly, fun-filled attractions that promises to entertain both young and old!  From Paducah to Land Between The Lakes, there’s plenty to do and see for days upon days.

PADUCAH

Paducah Riverfront Floodwall Murals

Paducah’s rich history is captured in life-sized paintings on the river city’s floodwall. These panoramic portraits overlook the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers.

Carson Center for Performing Arts

Riverside performing-arts & cultural complex offering ballets, concerts, magic shows & other events.
PRINCETON

Adsmore Museum

Built in 1857. Visitors step back in time to the turn-of-the-century to relive the legacy and lifestyle of a prominent western Kentucky family. Decorations change during the year. Open Tues-Sun.

MARION

Cave-In-Rock Ferry

The free riverboat ferry crosses the Ohio River at Cave-In Rock. The cave was a headquarters for river pirates. Scenic views - unusual mode of transportation. Free. Open daily 6 AM -9:30 PM, weather permitting.

 

The largest and most spectacular display of fluorite crystal in the world. Other minerals, photographs, records, letters and mining equipment on display. Open Saturday or call for appointment.

GRAND RIVERS

Patti's 1880's Settlement

Homey staple for classic American eats, such as its famed 2-inch pork chops, plus pies for dessert.  Shops, attractions, world-famous Christmas lights display and much more.
 

Badgett Playhouse

Branson-style music show with a professional cast of singers, dancers and a live band

BENTON

Kentucky Opry

This country music & comedy show presents some of the finest talent in Kentucky. It's wholesome entertainment for the entire family. Talent contest from January through May. Open every Saturday. Also, open Friday in June - August & in December.

MURRAY

Murray State University

A nationally-recognized, award-winning, 10,000-student, four-year university located 45 minutes southwest of Lyon County.

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