Fun Things to Do

Kentucky Lake Cabins are in a grassy, treed area and across the road from a Wildlife Refuge.  Several public
pools are only 5-10 minutes away, as well as several public swimming beaches.

It's about a 3-4minute walk to the lake and a 2-minute drive to a local marina and public ramp.

We have plenty of parking for your boats and trailers by our cabins!


Land Between the Lakes

There is a lot to do and see in our area. TVA's 170,000 acre Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is just 20 minutes away. There you'll find the only elk preserve east of the Rocky Mountains as well as an American bison prairie. Bald eagles can be seen seasonally along with wild turkeys, deer, foxes, and numerous other wildlife.



LBL also offers horseback riding at their Wrangler's Campground (270) 924-2211.
It boasts miles and miles of trails! Their rates are:

45 minute ride    $15 for adults & $10 for kids under 13 years old
1 1/2 hrs            $25 for adults & $20 for kids under 13 years old

click here for LBL Home Page




Fort Donelson National Battlefield

For the Civil War buffs and the casual visitor alike, this historic battlefield is well worth visiting. Its visitor center
provides an audio-visual program, exhibits, and more information. In the summer months, live "Rebel soldiers" re-enact
some of the exhibits. The battlefield overlooks Lake Barkley and is a lovely place for an afternoon picnic.

click here for Fort Donelson Home Page



Golf

There are 3 courses within a 30-minute drive of Kentucky Lake Cabins, including a championship course
at Paris Landing State Park   (731) 641-4459

  Paris Landing State Park Golf Course is a
        beautiful, lakeside course.


                The second championship course is
           The Tennessean Golf Club, a challenging
             course practically in our own backyard!
                             (731) 642-7271

Holly Creek Shooting Complex

Brand new in the spring of 2008, this shooting complex is open to the public Sunday - Friday 2-8pm and
Saturday 8am-8pm from April thru October.     Bring your own shotgun and ammo and come practice on skeet,
trap, and 5-stand!                (Sporting clays are coming soon!)

Construction on hand gun/pistol and rifle/black powder shooting areas and an archery range will begin summer of 2008.


In Paris -

EIFFEL TOWER    Paris, TN is one of only 2 cities in the US with a replica of the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Easy to drive to on
Volunteer Dr. at Memorial Park.

PARIS-HENRY CO. HERITAGE CENTER    Tour the remarkable elegant 2-story Italian Renaissance mansion that now serves as the local museum
featuring both permanent and temporary exhibits, as well as a gift shop and research resources. Free admission. 614 N. Poplar St.  (731) 642-1030

HISTORICAL AUDIO TOUR    Cassette players, tapes and maps are available at the W.G.Rhea Library and the Heritage Center at no charge.
A historical audio-taped walking tour of Paris is available to visitors.

ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL   Held the lst weekend following Labor Day at Paris Landing State Park. Free admission. Approximately 40,000 visitors
come to this funfilled festival! (731) 641-0269

EIFFEL TOWER KID'S FESTIVAL   Takes place in August each year at Memorial Park.   Activities include inflatable games, pet parade, live music & more!
(731) 644-2517.

WORLD'S BIGGEST FISH FRY    Takes place the last full week of April each year. Activities include a fish tent that serves more than 13,000#s of
catfish dinners plus a parade, rodeo, carnival, and more! Over 100,000 people attend! (731) 642-3431

FUN RUN     Held annually in July. One of the most fun events on the lake! Come by boat, jet ski, or pontoon and win big prizes! Contact the Chamber of
Commerce at (731) 642-3431


Paris Winery

This new winery just opened in May of 2008.   It's only about a 25 minute drive from Kentucky Lake Cabins!
www.pariswinery.com     (731) 644-9500


Lodestar Farms

Only a short drive away is a very unusual horse farm - home of the BLACK Clydesdales!
Have you even see a BLACK gentle giant horse?  For more information:


Antiques

Nearby are the towns of Paris, Hazel, and Puryear - all having many, many antique shops to browse through
to find that rare treasure!


Children's Petting Farm

Mother Goose's Mini Farm

Pontoons, Fishing Boats, & Jet Skiis


Links

click here for Waters Edge Outdoors - browse Waters Edge Outdoors

click here for Renting A Cottage - browse Renting A Cottage

click here for Vacations - browse Cottages on the Web

click here for Szigg.net - browse Szigg's Web Directory



Southernisms

"She fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down."

"She's so stuck up she'd drown in a rainstorm."

"It's so dry, the trees are bribing the dogs."

"My cow died last night, so I don't need your bull."

"He's as country as cornflakes. "

"Sugar-coat criticsm by prefacing it with, "Well, bless her heart"..."

"Advice for Northerners moving to the South: Save all manner of bacon grease. You will be instructed on how to use it shortly."

"Just because you can drive on snow and ice does not mean Southerners can. Stay home the two days of the year it snows."

"If you DO run your car into a ditch, don't panic. Four men in the cab of a four-wheel pick-up with a 12-pack of beer and a tow chain will be along shortly. Don't try to help them. Just stay out of their way. This is what they live for!"

"You can ask Southerners for directions, but unless you already know the positions of key hills, trees and rocks, you're better off trying to find it yourself."

"Remember: 'Y'all' is singular, 'All y'all' is plural, and 'All y'all's' is plural possessive."

"Get used to hearing, "You ain't from around here, are you?"   Don't be worried that you don't understand anyone. They don't understand you either."

"The first Southern expression to creep into a transplanted Northerner's vocabulary is the adjective 'big ol' , as in 'big ol' truck,' or 'big ol' boy'. 'Fixin' (as in "I'm fixin' to go to the store") is 2nd, and 'Y'all' is 3rd."

"As you are cursing the person driving 15 mph in a 55 mph zone directly in the middle of the road, remember: ALL Southern folks learned to drive on a John Deere tractor, and this is the proper speed and lane position for that vehicle."

"Most Southerners do not use turn signals; they ignore those who do. In fact, if you see a signal blinking on a car with a Southern license plate, you may rest assured that it was already turned on when the car was purchased."

"If it can't be fried in bacon grease, it ain't worth cooking - let alone eating!"

"Satellite dishes are very popular in the South. When you purchase one, it is positioned directly in front of the house. This is logical, bearing in mind that the dish cost considerably more than the house and should, therefore, be prominently displayed."

"One last warning but probably the most important one to remember: Be advised that in the South, "He needed killin'" IS a valid defense!"



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