Bluegrass Region

Playgrounds

Cedar Creek LakeCedar Creek Lake
102 Main Street
Stanford, KY 40484
606-365-2533

This 784-acre lake is a fisherman's paradise with large mouth bass, bluegill, red-ear sunfish, black crappie, and channel fish. Ranked number 30 in the nation by "Field and Stream" magazine for bass fishing. Open all year round.
Web: www.stanford-lincolncountytourism.com

Dixie Belle RiverboatDixie Belle Riverboat
3501 Lexington Road (US Hwy. 68 E)
Harrodsburg, KY
734-5411 or 800-734-5611

Narrated excursions are offered through one of the Kentucky River’s most breathtaking sections. Shaker Village operates the 115-passenger riverboat Dixie Belle. The authentic sternwheeler leaves nearby Shaker Landing; the site where Shakers loaded flatboats with goods headed for Southern markets. Narrated excursions are offered through one of the Kentucky River’s most breathtaking sections. The river cuts through 400 million year-old rocks to form the massive Palisades. Along the excursion route, these cliffs tower hundreds of feet above the river, creating a majestic limestone canyon, complete with sparkling waterfalls and a close-up of the river flora and fauna. May through October, 12 noon, 2 and 4 p.m. daily. Private charters available.
Web: www.shakervillageky.org

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Look! Touch! Feel! Throw yourself into Kentucky's legendary Bluegrass Region.

Sure, the scenery is spectacular and there are horses simply everywhere, but this is not a "look but don't touch" destination: the Bluegrass is filled with experiences for every member of your family!

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