Grant County, Kentucky – Home of the Ark Encounter

Are you ready for good times of epic proportions? Grant County, Kentucky will not disappoint. Located conveniently between Lexington, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio on I-75 in the rolling hills of Northern Kentucky’s southernmost county. You’ll find lakes and trails for fishing and hiking, historical sites, family fun and of course, the Ark Encounter.

The largest lake in Northern Kentucky, Williamstown Lake is a public, 330-acre recreational lake and water reservoir. It is perfect for fishing, tubing, boating, water skiing, and jet-skiing. And with over 450 homes and rentals nestled into the almost 20 miles of tree-lined shores surrounding Williamstown Lake, you can launch a canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard right from your front yard.

Travel back to the early 19th century with a visit to the William Arnold Log Cabin, showcasing pioneer era furniture, early photographs, and artifacts. Stop at Sherman Tavern, one of the last stagecoach stops left standing in Kentucky. Or visit Rice Chapel, moved to Grant County Park for preservation. The park also features an 18-hole disc golf course. And enjoy our other parks with their nature trails, tennis and basketball courts and picnic shelters.

With its full-size Noah’s Ark spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, the Ark Encounter is a modern engineering marvel, amazing visitors young and old. There’s so much to do at the Ark Encounter. Explore the family playground, take a zip line tour, spot some exotic animals at Ararat Ridge Zoo, and much more!

Plan to visit Grant County for heaping helpings of hospitality and bigger than life fun. Visit us at www.visitgrantky.com or call 800-382-7117 and let us help make your visit a good time of epic proportions!



Grant County Tourism

Williamstown
KY, USA
859-824-3451 ~ 800-382-7117
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