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Family Fun
While there's plenty of outdoor fun to be had, there's also several attractions at Kentucky Lake.
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Kentucky Lake Area Family Attractions
There are lots of family-friendly fun for the kids to enjoy at Kentucky Lake! Arcades, mini-golf, go-carts, water parks, and so much more await you and your fam!
Lake Barkley // 1793 JH O'Bryan Ave. - Grand Rivers, KY SHOW MAP
Patti's 1880's Settlement in Grand Rivers combines a full-service restaurant with specialty shops, landscaped grounds, lodging, events, a bourbon venue, family attractions, and the Grist Mill Cafe. The restaurant is known for two-inch pork chops, flower pot bread, Mile High Meringue Pies, steaks, seafood, and advance reservations during busy periods.
Kentucky Lake // 113 Administration Drive - Calvert City, KY SHOW MAP
Ben E. Clement Mineral Musuem
Lake Barkley // 205 N Walker St - Marion, KY SHOW MAP
The Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum in Marion preserves the mineral and mining heritage of western Kentucky through thousands of fluorite specimens, fossils, historic equipment, photographs, documents, and other artifacts. Much of the collection grew from Ben E. Clement�s more than 60 years in the region�s mining industry and includes what the museum identifies as the largest display of fluorite crystal specimens in the United States. Colorful minerals, fluorescent displays, fossils, gemstone carvings, and mining equipment give families plenty to explore alongside the deeper story of the people who worked the Illinois-Kentucky Fluorspar District.
1838 J H O'Bryan Ave - Grand Rivers, KY SHOW MAP
The Badgett Playhouse is a live entertainment venue in the heart of Grand Rivers, presenting tribute concerts, country and rock performances, variety shows, comedy, and other touring acts throughout the year. The theater opened in 2004 after a community-backed effort to bring a dedicated performance venue to town. Its downtown location places shows within walking distance of restaurants, lodging, shops, and the marinas and recreation surrounding Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.
Lake Barkley // 16474 US HWY 68 E - Hardin, KY SHOW MAP
The Hitching Post & Old Country Store in Aurora is a roadside gift and specialty-food shop with handmade fudge, homemade ice cream, classic bottled sodas, candy, toys, clothing, decor, souvenirs, and novelty items. The business has served lake-area travelers since 1941.
Lake Barkley // 280 Funway Drive - Eddyville, KY SHOW MAP
Venture River Water Park in Eddyville is a seasonal outdoor water park on nearly 40 acres with slides, children's areas, an 18,000-square-foot wave pool, two river attractions, food service, cabanas, retreats, and event space.
Kentucky Lake // 111 Drive-In Lane - Calvert City, KY SHOW MAP
Calvert Drive-In in Calvert City presents current movies, double features, classic-film events, an arcade, and a full concession operation with grill in an outdoor theater setting. Guests listen by FM radio or available speakers and may watch from their vehicle or an approved lawn setup.