Attractions Near The Lake
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Big Bear Resort
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Bucksnort Trail Ride
~ Horseback riding on miles of wooded trails give a unique thrill. Catering, Concessions, Equestrian Riding, Guided Tours, Horseback Riding Trails, Nature Experience. 2887 Poplar Grove Rd., McEwen, TN 37101 Hours Open to the Public: Open 3 weeks a year: Apr. 19 - 25; Jun. 7 - 13; Oct. 4 - 10
Phone: 615-662-7512
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Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory
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Johnsonville State Historic Area
~ Johnsonville Historic Area is the site of the November 4, 1864 Battle of Johnsonville and location of the now flooded town of Johnsonville.
Located off U.S. Hwy. 70, near New Johnson, TN, the park is named for Military Governor Andrew Johnson. This 600-acre park is on the eastern side of Kentucky Lake.
Directions: U.S. 70 to New Johnsonville. Take Nelle Beard Rd. to Old Johnsonville Rd. Turn left.
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Kentucky Opry
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Loretta Lynn's Ranch - Hurricane Mills, TN
~ Full service RV Park, primitive camping, pool, canoeing, paddle boats, horseback riding, fishing and much more. Tour Loretta's plantation home, museums, concerts, talent shows, gift shops, western store and grist mill. Ya'll come visit. Directions: I-40 W. of Nashville, Exit 143. Go 7 mi. N. Hwy. 13.
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Nolan House - 1870 Civil War Home
~ Restored, 12-room Victorian house (circa 1870); period furnishings; redoubt trail; dog-trot; family graveyard. Listed on National Historic Register. Overnight stays available. Tours (Monday-Saturday). Located at 375 Hwy 13 N, Waverly, TN 37185 Telephone: (931) 296-2511
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Patti's 1880's Settlement
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The Bison Range
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The Homeplace - A Rural Tennessee Farm
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Woodlands Nature Station - Land Between the Lakes
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Museums
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Adsmore Museum
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Humphreys County Museum & Civil War Fort
~ 1922 mansion sitting on Fort Hill with artifacts and small Civil War fort in backyard. Other attractions are 1914 Post Office and WW II building.
Directions: Waverly, TN - Hwy. 70 - L. on Cooley - R.
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Museum of the American Quilter's Society
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World O'Tools Museum
~ Antique wood and metalworking craft tools; pictures; statuettes; advertising souvenirs. Call for appointment; no charge. Rte. 1 Box 180
Waverly 37185
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Parks
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Kenlake State Park
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Kentucky Dam State Resort Park
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Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area
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Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site
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Places On The Lake
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Elk & Bison Prairie - Land Between the Lakes
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Kentucky Dam Visitor Center
~ The Kentucky Dam Visitor Center is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday except for major holidays. It will be closed when the homeland security alert level is high (orange) or higher.
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Kentucky Kayak Kountry
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The Bell of Grand Rivers
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Wildlife Areas
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Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
~ Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge has more than 50,000 acres on Kentucky Lake in Northwest Tennessee and is managed by the U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Directions: Paris, TN - Headquarters located just off Hwy. 79, N of Paris. Turn R onto Dinkins Ln.; office is 1st bldg. on L.
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