This is the weekend getaway you are looking for in Calloway County, KY! If you like your adventure on the wet side, we have Kentucky Lake, the largest body of water between the Great Lakes and the Gulf. At over 250 square miles of water, whether fishing or boating, you will never feel crowded on our lake.
Right next door is Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. At 170,000 acres, this inland peninsula has you covered. Here is a partial list of what you can experience at Land Between the Lakes: Four developed campgrounds with 1,000 sites; Trails to hike, bike, backpack camp and horseback ride; Attractions including the Elk & Bison Prairie, Homeplace 1850’s Working Farm, Planetarium, and Nature Station; Turkey Bay Off-Highway Vehicle Area; and many other outdoor activities such as birding and wildlife viewing.
And when you’re ready for the charm of a southern town, Murray has you covered. Discover our 30+ specialty shops and 40+ eateries. Take a walk on the beautiful campus of Murray State University and perhaps experience a collegiate sporting event or musical performance in historic Lovett Auditorium. The Arboretum is a quiet escape in the heart of Murray with walking trails, a playground and lined with plants and flowers native to western Kentucky. The arts are thriving here with the Murray Art Guild and theatrical performances at Playhouse in the Park. And if you are in town any Saturday morning, May – October, be sure to check out our outstanding downtown Farmer’s Market.
We have you covered no matter where you would like to stay. With family resorts with cabins and marinas, beautiful lake-front short-term rental properties, luxurious “glamping” at the lake or well-known hotels in Murray, there are accommodations for singles, couples, families or large groups.
Come experience the heart of western Kentucky in Murray – Calloway County! 270-713-0110, www.experiencekylake.com
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